Bigger Than: Rooted & Real

Charlease Hatchett

Bigger Than: Rooted & Real is where unfiltered truth meets unshakable faith. Hosted by Charlease Hatchett—a cancer warrior, faith-led mentor, and no-nonsense woman with a soft heart—this podcast digs deep into the moments that shape us. We’re talking identity, healing, dating, worth, and walking boldly in your calling. You’ll hear real stories, real struggles, and real hope—no fluff, no fakery. Just raw insight and Spirit-led wisdom to equip, educate, and encourage. Bigger Than reminds you that what you're facing is never the end of your story.

Episodes

  1. Welcome to The 60 Club: Aging, Grace, and Raising Grown Kids in This Decade with Guests Regina Whitlock & Yolanda Harris

    Apr 8

    Welcome to The 60 Club: Aging, Grace, and Raising Grown Kids in This Decade with Guests Regina Whitlock & Yolanda Harris

    What do you do when you wake up on the other side of 60, still standing, still fighting, still grateful—and suddenly realize the parenting playbook you were handed doesn't fit the world your adult children are living in? Welcome to The 60 Club, a new kind of kitchen table conversation where seasoned women get honest about aging, menopause, surviving cancer, and raising children who are navigating a dating pool, a work culture, and a digital world none of us grew up in. In this debut circle, Charlease sits down with her longtime friends Regina Whitlock and Yolanda Harris to get real about what gratitude looks like at this stage of life and what our kids actually need from us right now. You'll hear:• Why turning 60 isn't a finish line—it's a front row seat to everything that matters• How menopause, cancer, and aging have reshaped Charlease's perspective on gratitude The Gen Z work ethic conversation every parent is whispering about but nobody wants to say out loud• Why our daughters are thriving but single—and what's really happening with our sons• The multi-sport kid advantage and why accountability on the field translates to accountability in the boardroom• How devices, overstimulation, and over-coddling are quietly rewiring a generation• What "equally yoked" really means (hint: it's not about matching backgrounds) • The lifestyle choices quietly stealing fertility, health, and years from people we love • Why home-grown tomatoes taste different—and what that says about the food on our shelves • The power of a global friendship network that spans decades, distance, and every season of life Opening Devotion: Scripture: Psalm 92:14 – "They will still bear fruit in old age, they will stay fresh and green." Devotional Thought: Somewhere along the way, the world started treating aging like a problem to solve instead of a promise to receive. But Scripture tells us something very different. The righteous don't fade—they flourish. They don't dry up—they stay fresh and green. The women who have walked through loss, survived the diagnoses, raised the children, buried the loved ones, and still show up with open hands and full hearts are the ones carrying the wisdom this generation is desperate for. The 60 Club isn't about looking back. It's about looking around, seeing who God has kept in your circle, and pouring what you know into whoever is willing to listen. Prayer: Father, thank You for every year You've given us. Thank You for the friendships that have stood the test of time, the bodies that have carried us through storms, and the testimonies we get to share because You kept us. Bless every woman walking into a new season wondering if she still has something to offer. Remind her that her fruit is still coming, her voice still matters, and her story is still being written. In Jesus' name, amen. Meet the Guests: Regina Whitlock and Yolanda Harris are two of Charlease's longtime friends and founding voices of The 60 Club—a gathering space for seasoned women who refuse to age quietly. Bringing decades of lived experience, mother wisdom, and unfiltered honesty to the conversation, Regina and Yolanda represent the kind of friendship that holds you accountable, makes you laugh until you cry, and reminds you that getting older is a gift not everyone receives. About the Host: Charlease Hatchett is a resilience strategist, speaker, and cancer warrior with a heart for mentorship and a mission to equip, educate, and encourage. Known for her unfiltered truth and unshakable faith, she helps others find clarity, healing, and purpose—whether they're navigating life, loss, identity, or health challenges. With a background in healthcare and a lifetime of lived experience, Charlease speaks from the soul, offering wisdom without fluff and love without judgment. Connect with Charlease: For more episodes, encouragement, or to learn about Charlease's foundation or merchandise, visit www.charleasehatchett.com

    41 min
  2. Unshaken by Grief: A Father's Faith, a Son's Legacy, and the God Who Holds It All with Guest Lt. Col. George Matthews (Ret.)

    Apr 8

    Unshaken by Grief: A Father's Faith, a Son's Legacy, and the God Who Holds It All with Guest Lt. Col. George Matthews (Ret.)

    What happens when the losses start to stack and faith is the only thing left standing? When you've buried parents, a mother-in-law, your only son, and still had to fight cancer in your own body? Retired Lieutenant Colonel George "Samsung" Matthews has lived that question—and his answer is a testimony that will shake something loose in every listener who has wondered if God still shows up in the valley. In this deeply moving episode, Charlease reconnects with her Sunrise Hills neighbor and West Point graduate for a conversation about early loss, unimaginable grief, and the kind of faith that gets forged when life refuses to be gentle. You'll hear: What it was like growing up in Sunrise Hills, Virginia, where loss came early and community held tightThe childhood friends whose names George still carries—Deneen Fitzgerald, Laurie Hawkins, Juniesco Brown—and why their stories still matterThe July 2022 phone call no parent is ever ready for, and how God had been preparing George and his family 20 years in advanceWhy honoring his son Caleb's wish to be an organ donor brought a measure of peace inside the painThe haunting story of the McDougall family—two children lost 90 days apart—and the unexpected reunion that connected Caleb's heart to theirsThe profound encounter a nine-year-old Caleb had with a grieving father that still preaches todayHow Romans 8:28, Psalm 34:18, and the book of Job became George's lifelinesWhy men sharing their testimonies openly is one of the most powerful acts of faith in our timeOpening Devotion: Scripture: Psalm 34:18 – "The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit." Devotional Thought: Grief has a way of making us feel alone in a crowded room. It whispers that no one understands, that the prayers have stopped working, that the silence from Heaven means abandonment. But Scripture tells a different story. God doesn't retreat from the brokenhearted—He draws close. He is nearest when the pain is deepest. George Matthews knows this not as theology but as testimony. He has buried what no father should ever bury, and yet he still lifts his voice to say God is good. Prayer: Father, thank You for being close when we are crushed. Thank You for fathers like George who keep the faith through losses that would break lesser men. Wrap Your arms around every listener carrying grief today—the mother who lost her child, the spouse who lost their partner, the friend who lost their person. Remind us that You are not distant from our pain. You are inside it, holding us, shaping us, saving us. In Jesus' name, amen. Meet the Guest: Lieutenant Colonel George "Samsung" Matthews (Ret.) is a West Point graduate, retired Army officer, educator, and devoted man of faith whose life testifies to the sustaining power of God through profound loss. A cancer survivor and grieving father, George has walked through the deaths of his parents, his mother-in-law, and his only son Caleb—and still rises to share his story so that others might find hope. His son's legacy of organ donation lives on, and George's willingness to speak openly about grief, faith, and resilience is a gift to every listener who has ever wondered if they could survive what life handed them. About the Host: Charlease Hatchett is a resilience strategist, speaker, and cancer warrior with a heart for mentorship and a mission to equip, educate, and encourage. Known for her unfiltered truth and unshakable faith, she helps others find clarity, healing, and purpose—whether they're navigating life, loss, identity, or health challenges. With a background in healthcare and a lifetime of lived experience, Charlease speaks from the soul, offering wisdom without fluff and love without judgment. Connect with Charlease: For more episodes, encouragement, or to learn about Charlease's foundation or merchandise, visit www.charleasehatchett.com

    28 min
  3. Bigger Than: Chandra’s Story of Quiet Strength and God’s Steady Hand

    09/11/2025

    Bigger Than: Chandra’s Story of Quiet Strength and God’s Steady Hand

    Episode Summary: In this heartfelt episode of Bigger Than: Rooted & Real, Charlease sits down with Chandra Webb—devoted wife, mother, sister, and friend—to share how a lifelong walk with God has been her anchor through every season. Chandra’s story reminds us that faith isn’t just found in the loud victories; it’s cultivated in the quiet places where God whispers His presence from childhood to adulthood. From moments of healing to daily grace, Chandra reveals how God shows up not just in the storms but in the steady steps of life. You’ll hear: How God drew her close from an early ageWhy His healing isn’t always what we expect—but always what we needThe beauty of finding strength in everyday faithLessons about friendship, devotion, and walking humbly with God through all of life’s seasons This episode will leave you reflecting on the subtle yet powerful ways God has been guiding your own story. Opening Devotion: Scripture: Isaiah 41:10 – “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” Devotional Thought: Sometimes God’s greatest miracles aren’t the parting seas or the fiery rescues—they’re the steady hands that hold us through the everyday battles. Chandra’s story is proof that God’s presence isn’t always loud, but it’s always certain. Prayer: Father, thank You for walking with us in every season. Teach us to recognize Your steady presence and celebrate Your healing hand, even in the small and quiet moments. In Jesus’ name, amen. Meet the Guest: Chandra Webb is a devoted wife, mother, sister, and friend whose quiet strength and lifelong faith testify to God’s goodness. She reminds us that the Lord’s healing power is not just for crisis moments but for every day we draw breath. Her story is one of love, resilience, and the unwavering truth that God has been present since childhood, walking with us always. About the Host: Charlease Hatchett is a resilience strategist, speaker, and cancer warrior with a heart for mentorship and a mission to equip, educate, and encourage. Known for her unfiltered truth and unshakable faith, she helps others find clarity, healing, and purpose—whether they’re navigating life, loss, identity, or health challenges.

    58 min
  4. Bigger Than Cancer: What We’re Not Gon’ Do—Michael’s Story of Survival and Purpose

    08/26/2025

    Bigger Than Cancer: What We’re Not Gon’ Do—Michael’s Story of Survival and Purpose

    Series: Connected Through Cancer | Bigger Than: Rooted & Real Episode Summary: In this powerful episode of Bigger Than: Rooted & Real, Charlease sits down with Michael Davis, a Fallbrook Church member, prostate cancer survivor, and living testimony of resilience. Michael shares how faith, community, and a bold promise to God carried him through his diagnosis and into a new calling. His story is more than survival—it’s a declaration that God’s glory always has the last word. Michael Davis didn’t walk through prostate cancer quietly—he walked through it with faith, fire, and a vow to testify if God brought him out. In this conversation with Charlease, he unpacks: How Psalm 118:17 carried him through the darkest days What it means to give God glory after the healing The importance of community and prayer in survivorship Why “what we’re not gon’ do” is let illness steal our testimony This episode is for anyone who needs proof that scars can still shine. Whether you’re battling illness, heartbreak, or doubt, Michael’s story will remind you: the same God who heals one can heal all. Scripture Anchor: Psalm 118:17 – “I will not die, but live, and tell of the works of the Lord.” Prayer: Lord, thank You for healing and for the voices bold enough to share their stories. Let this testimony stir courage in every listener to speak boldly and live purposefully. Amen. Meet the Guest: Michael Davis is a prostate cancer survivor, ministry servant, and proud member of Fallbrook Church. Known for his bold faith and contagious spirit, Michael shares his testimony with transparency and conviction. His mantra is simple: "What we’re not gon do is..." About the Host: Charlease Hatchett is a resilience strategist, speaker, and cancer warrior with a heart for mentorship and a mission to equip, educate, and encourage. Known for her unfiltered truth and unshakable faith, she helps others find clarity, healing, and purpose—whether they’re navigating life, loss, identity, or health challenges. With a background in healthcare and a lifetime of lived experience, Charlease speaks from the soul, offering wisdom without fluff and love without judgment. Connect with Charlease: For more episodes, encouragement, or to learn about Charlease’s foundation or merchandise, visit ⁠www.charleasehatchett.com⁠ Shop the Wing Woman Tee, find cancer resources and support, and stay rooted in faith with everything she’s building.

    31 min
  5. 07/24/2025

    Bigger Than Breast Cancer: Elveta’s Journey of Healing, Hearing, Hallelujah

    Series: Connected Through Cancer | Bigger Than: Rooted & Real Episode Summary: What happens when the diagnosis comes… but God speaks louder? In this soul-stirring episode of Bigger Than: Rooted & Real, Charlease sits down with Elveta — a breast cancer survivor whose story is soaked in miracles and anchored in faith. The moment the nurse told her, “You have breast cancer,” she heard something else just as clear: God’s voice saying, “I’ll walk with you through this.” What followed was a journey of supernatural strength, divine confirmations, and OMG moments that will leave you in tears — and in praise. But this isn’t just a message for believers. Elveta has a word for those who don’t know God yet… and for those who’ve turned away. Her story is proof that He still speaks, still heals, and still shows up. In this episode: Hearing from God in crisis Finding peace in the middle of a diagnosis Breast cancer advocacy & faith-based healing What to do when you feel alone in the fight A message for those who haven’t met God — yet This one’s not just a podcast. It’s a move of God. Meet the Guest: Elveta Chestnut is a breast cancer survivor whose healing journey became a faith journey. Diagnosed at Stage 1 in February at MD Anderson, she walked through fear with her daughter beside her — but it was a bold surgeon’s words and God’s whisper through Psalm 119:71 that anchored her spirit: “It was good for me to be afflicted so that I might learn your decrees.” From that moment on, Elveta saw God’s hand in every step of her recovery. Her testimony is one of divine encounters, real joy, and unshakable peace — and today, she rejoices not only in survival but also in spiritual awakening. About the Host: Charlease Hatchett is a resilience strategist, speaker, and cancer warrior with a heart for mentorship and a mission to equip, educate, and encourage. Known for her unfiltered truth and unshakable faith, she helps others find clarity, healing, and purpose—whether they’re navigating life, loss, identity, or health challenges. With a background in healthcare and a lifetime of lived experience, Charlease speaks from the soul, offering wisdom without fluff and love without judgment. Connect with Charlease: For more episodes, encouragement, or to learn about Charlease’s foundation or merchandise, visit ⁠www.charleasehatchett.com⁠ Shop the Wing Woman Tee, find cancer resources and support, and stay rooted in faith with everything she’s building.

    33 min
  6. Unshaken: Trusting the Almighty in Every Storm with Guest Mother Dorothy McGuire

    07/07/2025

    Unshaken: Trusting the Almighty in Every Storm with Guest Mother Dorothy McGuire

    Series: Connected Through Cancer | Bigger Than: Rooted & Real Episode Summary: What does it mean to trust God when your body feels like it’s failing you? At 90 years old, Mother Dorothy McGuire has lived through her fair share of storms—yet her faith hasn’t just remained intact, it’s deepened. In this tender, truth-filled episode, Charlease sits down with her dear friend and spiritual confidante to talk about friendship, legacy, health, and holding on to God through it all. You’ll hear: How COPD shaped her daily walk and routines Why John 3:16 and Romans keep her grounded What it’s like to be best friends with someone 30+ years younger How emotional discipline and faith go hand in hand Her thoughts on aging gracefully, staying sharp, and preparing for eternity Opening Devotion: Scripture: Isaiah 26:3 – “You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.” Devotional Thought: There’s a kind of peace that defies logic. It’s not the absence of hardship—it’s the presence of God in the thick of it. When breath is short and nights are long, our hearts can still be full. Like Paul with his thorn, like Job in his trials, and like Christ in the garden—we remember: storms aren’t evidence of abandonment. They are invitations to encounter His strength more deeply. Prayer: Father, thank You for the peace that passes understanding. Thank You for women like Mother Dorothy who show us what it means to be rooted and real in faith. Strengthen every listener who feels weary. Remind us that no diagnosis or detour is bigger than You. In Jesus’ name, amen. Meet the Guest: Mother Dorothy McGuire is a woman of wisdom, legacy, and unwavering devotion. Living with COPD hasn’t stopped her from walking in purpose, encouraging others, or laughing with her best friend Charlease. She’s a living, breathing example that joy has no expiration date and faith has no age limit. About the Host: Charlease Hatchett is a resilience strategist, speaker, and cancer warrior with a heart for mentorship and a mission to equip, educate, and encourage. Known for her unfiltered truth and unshakable faith, she helps others find clarity, healing, and purpose—whether they’re navigating life, loss, identity, or health challenges. With a background in healthcare and a lifetime of lived experience, Charlease speaks from the soul, offering wisdom without fluff and love without judgment. Connect with Charlease: For more episodes, encouragement, or to learn about Charlease’s foundation or merchandise, visit www.charleasehatchett.com Shop the Wing Woman Tee, find cancer resources and support, and stay rooted in faith with everything she’s building.

    25 min

About

Bigger Than: Rooted & Real is where unfiltered truth meets unshakable faith. Hosted by Charlease Hatchett—a cancer warrior, faith-led mentor, and no-nonsense woman with a soft heart—this podcast digs deep into the moments that shape us. We’re talking identity, healing, dating, worth, and walking boldly in your calling. You’ll hear real stories, real struggles, and real hope—no fluff, no fakery. Just raw insight and Spirit-led wisdom to equip, educate, and encourage. Bigger Than reminds you that what you're facing is never the end of your story.