Sweet Tea and Jesus Podcast

Tara + Kelsey

Hey Y’all! Welcome to the Sweet Tea + Jesus podcast. Hosted by Kelsey Hamrick and Tara McAdam. We are two sisters who desire to grow in love for Jesus and want to ask you to join us on that journey. In whatever season of life you’re in, you are not alone. We want to come alongside you with challenges, laughter, tears, prayers, and eternal hope. We are learning too! We hope this podcast encourages, equips, and strengthens you in your faith with the everlasting truth of the gospel. No matter if you’re on your way to work, folding the tenth load of laundry, or drinking a glass of sweet tea, we pray you are strengthened and filled with joy by these biblical truths today.

  1. Apr 6

    EP. 71 "Are you feeling overwhelmed?"

    Send us Fan Mail PODCAST: Sweet Tea + Jesus Podcast HOSTS: Kelsey Hamrick + Tara McAdam SEASON:  5  EP: 71 EPISODE TITLE: “Am I feeling overwhelmed?” RELATED RESOURCES AND CONTENT: Bible Verses to support today’s topic: Luke 10:38–42Exodus 181 Samuel 13Matthew 14:22–33Matthew 11:28–30Hebrews 12:1Colossians 3:17 Sweet Tea+Jesus APPLY QUESTIONS:              Reflection questions for you today What has God actually asked of me in this season? What expectations am I carrying that He never gave me? Where do I need to let something go?  FOLLOW US:  -Check our our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/thesweetteaandjesuspodcast -Check out our website:  https://thesweetteaandjesu.wixsite.com/sweet-tea-and-jesus -Subscribe to our Monthly Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/22c84dad41b7/4sqfphmu27 FOR MORE: To Subscribe: Find us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon, and many other podcast apps. Leave an Apple Podcast review. Or positive review on whatever app you use! These are huge for us! The more reviews, the greater chance other women will find us.Follow on Instagram or Facebook for the latest updates and related information.Let us know your thoughts! We'd love to hear more about the conversations you're having. Shoot us an email, or find us on social media.Tell others. We truly hope you have been encouraged, challenged, strengthened, and hope-filled by the gospel of Jesus Christ by listening to our podcast - we'd be honored if you shared and encouraged others to listen in. *Affiliate links used where appropriate. We do not necessarily align with the personal beliefs and convictions of all of the products, people, resources, media, etc. mentioned on the show.Thanks for supporting this ministry!

    42 min
  2. Mar 23

    EP.70 "Are we ignorant of our own evil?"

    Send us Fan Mail PODCAST: Sweet Tea + Jesus Podcast HOSTS: Kelsey Hamrick + Tara McAdam SEASON: 5 EPISODE: 70 EPISODE TITLE: “Are we ignorant of our own sin?”  WATCH HERE: https://youtu.be/K3F8TT7kaTc RELATED RESOURCES AND CONTENT: Around the web: Casting Crowns “Slow Fade” (song) - https://youtu.be/QASREBVDsLk?si=RZytMHCf9ojq0yfQ“The Mortification of Sin” by John Owen Bible Verses to support today’s topic: Revelation 2:23Jeremiah 17:10Luke 18:10-14Jeremiah 17:9John 3:19Sweet Tea+Jesus APPLY QUESTIONS:              Reflection questions for you today Are you feeling any convictions in your heart right now? What areas are you actively killing sin? Or is sin killing you?Is there any "pet" sins in your life that are pulling you or causing you to drift away from Christ?Do you truly want God to expose your sin? FOLLOW US:  Check our our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/thesweetteaandjesuspodcast Check out our website:  https://thesweetteaandjesu.wixsite.com/sweet-tea-and-jesus Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/22c84dad41b7/4sqfphmu27 FOR MORE: To Subscribe: Find us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon, and many other podcast apps. Leave an Apple Podcast review. Or positive review on whatever app you use! These are huge for us! The more reviews, the greater chance other women will find us.Follow on Instagram or Facebook for the latest updates and related information.Let us know your thoughts! We'd love to hear more about the conversations you're having. Shoot us an email, or find us on social media.Tell others. We truly hope you have been encouraged, challenged, strengthened, and hope-filled by the gospel of Jesus Christ by listening to our podcast - we'd be honored if you shared and encouraged others to listen in. *Affiliate links used where appropriate. We do not necessarily align with the personal beliefs and convictions of all of the products, people, resources, media, etc. mentioned on the show.Thanks for supporting this ministry!

    40 min
  3. Mar 9

    EP.69 "What does salvation, justification, sanctification, and glorification?"

    Send us Fan Mail PODCAST: Sweet Tea + Jesus Podcast HOSTS: Kelsey Hamrick + Tara McAdam SEASON: 5 EPISODE: 69 EPISODE TITLE: “What is the difference between salvation, justification, sanctification, and glorification?” RELATED RESOURCES AND CONTENT: Around the web: Bible Study Tools article on “Glorification” meaning - https://www.biblestudytools.com/dictionary/glorification/Season 1-Episode 11: "What does this word mean?"Season 2-Episode 25- "Why do I so easily forget God?"Bible Verses to support today’s topic: Isaiah 64:6Romans 5:7-8Romans 10:9-10Acts 4:12John 14:61 Corinthians 8:6Galatians 2:21Titus 2:11-122 Peter 3:9Matthew 7:13-14Ephesians 2:8-9Romans 5:1-111 Thessalonians 4:31 Thessalonians 5:23Hebrews 10:10Hebrews 10:14John 17:17Philippians 1:6Romans 8:29-30Romans 8:171 John 3:22 Corinthians 3:18Phillipians 3:20-21Revelation 21:1-4 Sweet Tea+Jesus APPLY QUESTIONS:              Reflection questions for you today Find someone in your life who you consider a spiritual mentor and practice telling the differences between salvation, justification, sanctification, and glorification to.Who are you sharing the gospel with in hopes they will receive salvation in Christ Jesus?What do you feel like the Lord is teaching you as you are being sanctified daily in Him? FOLLOW US:  Check our our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/thesweetteaandjesuspodcast Check out our website:  https://thesweetteaandjesu.wixsite.com/sweet-tea-and-jesus Subscribe to our Monthly Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/22c84dad41b7/4sqfphmu27 FOR MORE: To Subscribe: Find us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon, and many other podcast apps. Leave an Apple Podcast review. Or positive review on whatever app you use! These are huge for us! The more reviews, the greater chance other women will find us.Follow on Instagram or Facebook for the latest updates and related information.Let us know your thoughts! We'd love to hear more about the conversations you're having. Shoot us an email, or find us on social media.Tell others. We truly hope you have been encouraged, challenged, strengthened, and hope-filled by the gospel of Jesus Christ by listening to our podcast - we'd be honored if you shared and encouraged others to listen in. *Affiliate links used where appropriate. We do not necessarily align with the personal beliefs and convictions of all of the products, people, resources, media, etc. mentioned on the show.Thanks for supporting this ministry!

    38 min
  4. Feb 23

    EP.68 "Am I living a life surrendered?"

    Send us Fan Mail  RELATED RESOURCES AND CONTENT: Around the web: https://youtu.be/rEPuC2jUctY?si=EVCl56Tr4lzZT8zxhttps://youtu.be/_c99IlwYWVs?si=x3BDEQYhOSX_GMLU Bible Verses to support today’s topic: Mathew 16:24-26Romans 12:1-2Luke 22:42Romans 12:1-2Isaiah 55:8-9Exodus 15:25-26Sweet Tea+Jesus APPLY QUESTIONS:              Reflection questions for you today What do you want my year to look like? Not my will but yours.God what do you want from me this year? Obedience? Trust? What do you want me to leave behind this year? Habits? Mindsets? Relationships?God, what do you want me to start practicing this year? Faith? Consistency? Discipline?God, what can I do to grow closer to you this year? Not just knowing about you, but walking with you.God, how can I pursue my calling this year? Using my gifts? Stepping out? FOLLOW US:  Check our our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/thesweetteaandjesuspodcast Check out our website:  https://thesweetteaandjesu.wixsite.com/sweet-tea-and-jesus Subscribe to our Monthly Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/22c84dad41b7/4sqfphmu27 FOR MORE: To Subscribe: Find us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon, and many other podcast apps. Leave an Apple Podcast review. Or positive review on whatever app you use! These are huge for us! The more reviews, the greater chance other women will find us.Follow on Instagram or Facebook for the latest updates and related information.Let us know your thoughts! We'd love to hear more about the conversations you're having. Shoot us an email, or find us on social media.Tell others. We truly hope you have been encouraged, challenged, strengthened, and hope-filled by the gospel of Jesus Christ by listening to our podcast - we'd be honored if you shared and encouraged others to listen in. *Affiliate links used where appropriate. We do not necessarily align with the personal beliefs and convictions of all of the products, people, resources, media, etc. mentioned on the show.Thanks for supporting this ministry!

    42 min
  5. 11/24/2025

    EP.67 "Is your phone controlling your life?"

    Send us Fan Mail PODCAST: Sweet Tea + Jesus Podcast HOSTS: Kelsey Hamrick + Tara McAdam SEASON: 5  EPISODE: 67 EPISODE TITLE: “Is your phone controlling your life?”   RELATED RESOURCES AND CONTENT: Around the web: “Social Sanity in an Insta World” “Habits of the Household: Practicing the Story of God in Everyday Family Rhythms” by: Justin Whitmel Earley“Polly and the Screen Time Overload” by Betsy Childs HowardsBible Verses to support today’s topic: Proverbs 25:16Proverbs 27:7Colossians 4:5Psalm 90:12Ephesians 5:15–16Genesis 3:6Hebrews 12:21 Corinthians 6:12Philippians 4:8Proverbs 13:201 Corinthians 15:33Sweet Tea+Jesus APPLY QUESTIONS:              Reflection questions for you today When you feel bored, stressed, or lonely, what do you reach for first—your phone or Jesus?How much time are you spending on your phone or social media each day?In what ways do social media posts or likes shape how you see yourself?What practical guardrails can you set this week to protect your heart—like time limits, accountability, or a short fast from technology?Who in your life helps you grow closer to Jesus in real, face-to-face community? FOLLOW US:  Check our our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/thesweetteaandjesuspodcast Check out our website:  https://thesweetteaandjesu.wixsite.com/sweet-tea-and-jesus Subscribe to our Monthly Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/22c84dad41b7/4sqfphmu27 FOR MORE: To Subscribe: Find us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon, and many other podcast apps. Leave an Apple Podcast review. Or positive review on whatever app you use! These are huge for us! The more reviews, the greater chance other women will find us.Follow on Instagram or Facebook for the latest updates and related information.Let us know your thoughts! We'd love to hear more about the conversations you're having. Shoot us an email, or find us on social media.Tell others. We truly hope you have been encouraged, challenged, strengthened, and hope-filled by the gospel of Jesus Christ by listening to our podcast - we'd be honored if you shared and encouraged others to listen in.*Affiliate links used where appropriate. We do not necessarily align with the personal beliefs and convictions of all of the products, people, resources, media, etc. mentioned on the show.Thanks for supporting this ministry!

    42 min
  6. 11/10/2025

    EP.66 "What is "Keep 'Em Flying" all about?" Interview with Nell Branum

    Send us Fan Mail PODCAST: Sweet Tea + Jesus Podcast HOSTS: Kelsey Hamrick + Tara McAdam SEASON: 5  EPISODE: 66 EPISODE TITLE: "What is "Keep 'Em Flying" all about?"  Interview with: Nell Branum   RELATED RESOURCES AND CONTENT: “Keep ‘Em Flying” - Book 1“Friends in Strange Places” - Book 2Moody Publishers website (gives excerpts of ch. 1 & 2) nellbranum.com (resources for families) - Newsletter “History Mystery Club” by Nell BranumRead Aloud Revival FOLLOW US:  Check our our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/thesweetteaandjesuspodcast Check out our website:  https://thesweetteaandjesu.wixsite.com/sweet-tea-and-jesus Subscribe to our Monthly Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/22c84dad41b7/4sqfphmu27 FOR MORE: To Subscribe: Find us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon, and many other podcast apps. Leave an Apple Podcast review. Or positive review on whatever app you use! These are huge for us! The more reviews, the greater chance other women will find us.Follow on Instagram or Facebook for the latest updates and related information.Let us know your thoughts! We'd love to hear more about the conversations you're having. Shoot us an email, or find us on social media.Tell others. We truly hope you have been encouraged, challenged, strengthened, and hope-filled by the gospel of Jesus Christ by listening to our podcast - we'd be honored if you shared and encouraged others to listen in. *Affiliate links used where appropriate. We do not necessarily align with the personal beliefs and convictions of all of the products, people, resources, media, etc. mentioned on the show.Thanks for supporting this ministry!

    44 min
  7. 10/26/2025

    EP.65 "How do I disciple my kids?"

    Send us Fan Mail PODCAST: Sweet Tea + Jesus Podcast HOSTS: Kelsey Hamrick + Tara McAdam SEASON: 5 EPISODE: 65 EPISODE TITLE: “How do I disciple my kids?” MAIN BIBLE PASSAGE: “These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home, when you walk along the road…” – Deuteronomy 6:6–7 RELATED RESOURCES AND CONTENT: Around the web: New City Catechism on SpotifyTiny Theologians Podcast on “The Jesus Storybook Bible” by Sally Lloyd-Jones“The Beginners Gospel Story Bible” by Jared Kennedy“Training Young Hearts” book series by Abbey WedgeworthKaleidoscope Kids Yoto Cards“The Little Pilgrim’s Big Journey” bookset“The Chronicles of Narnia” Yoto Cards Daily Grace Co Children’s BooksDaily Grace Co Family Devotionals Lifeway Christian Books for KidsB&H Publishing Kids Bible Verses to support today’s topic: Deuteronomy 6:6–7Matthew 28:19-201 Corinthians 6:5-7Sweet Tea+Jesus APPLY QUESTIONS:              Reflection questions for you today. Am I modeling a genuine love for Jesus that my kids can see and imitate?How am I intentionally weaving God’s word and prayer into our daily rhythms at home?What opportunities am I creating to point my kids back to the gospel when they sing or struggle?Am I discipling their hearts more than just correcting behavior? FOLLOW US:  Check our our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/thesweetteaandjesuspodcast Check out our website:  https://thesweetteaandjesu.wixsite.com/sweet-tea-and-jesus Subscribe to our Monthly Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/22c84dad41b7/4sqfphmu27 FOR MORE: To Subscribe: Find us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon, and many other podcast apps. Leave an Apple Podcast review. Or positive review on whatever app you use! These are huge for us! The more reviews, the greater chance other women will find us.Follow on Instagram or Facebook for the latest updates and related information.Let us know your thoughts! We'd love to hear more about the conversations you're having. Shoot us an email, or find us on social media.Tell others. We truly hope you have been encouraged, challenged, strengthened, and hope-filled by the gospel of Jesus Christ by listening to our podcast - we'd be honored if you shared and encouraged o

    49 min
  8. 10/13/2025

    EP.64 "How can I serve my spouse with joy?"

    Send us Fan Mail PODCAST: Sweet Tea + Jesus Podcast HOSTS: Kelsey Hamrick + Tara McAdam SEASON: 5      EPISODE:  64 EPISODE TITLE: "How can I serve my spouse with joy?" MAIN BIBLE PASSAGE: Galatians 5:13   RELATED RESOURCES AND CONTENT: Around the web: Season Three-Episode 44 “How does love not insist on its own way?”The Chosen -TV Series"5 Things to Pray for Your Spouse: Prayers that Change and Strengthen Your Marriage (Biblical Ideas for Praying For Your Husband or Wife" by Melissa Kruger"Love and Respect: The Love She Most Desires; The Respect He Desperately Needs" by Emerson Eggerichs"Marriage: 6 Gospel Commitments Every Couple Needs to Make" by Paul David Trip"The Mingling of Souls: God's Design for Love, Marriage, Sex, and Redemption" by Matt Chandler Bible Verses to support today’s topic: 1 Corinthians 13Mark 10:45Luke 9:23John 13:12-17Galatians 5:13-15Sweet Tea+Jesus APPLY QUESTIONS:              Reflection questions for you today What does my spouse need most from me this week? Am I serving out of love or resentment? How can I invite God to renew my heart so service becomes a joy, not a burden?  FOLLOW US:  Check our our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/thesweetteaandjesuspodcast Check out our website:  https://thesweetteaandjesu.wixsite.com/sweet-tea-and-jesus Subscribe to our Monthly Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/22c84dad41b7/4sqfphmu27 FOR MORE: To Subscribe: Find us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon, and many other podcast apps. Leave an Apple Podcast review. Or positive review on whatever app you use! These are huge for us! The more reviews, the greater chance other women will find us.Follow on Instagram or Facebook for the latest updates and related information.Let us know your thoughts! We'd love to hear more about the conversations you're having. Shoot us an email, or find us on social media.Tell others. We truly hope you have been encouraged, challenged, strengthened, and hope-filled by the gospel of Jesus Christ by listening to our podcast - we'd be honored if you shared and encouraged others to listen in. *Affiliate links used where appropriate. We do not necessarily align with the personal beliefs and convictions of all of the products, people, resources, media, etc. mentioned on the show.Thanks for supporting this ministry!

    38 min
5
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69 Ratings

About

Hey Y’all! Welcome to the Sweet Tea + Jesus podcast. Hosted by Kelsey Hamrick and Tara McAdam. We are two sisters who desire to grow in love for Jesus and want to ask you to join us on that journey. In whatever season of life you’re in, you are not alone. We want to come alongside you with challenges, laughter, tears, prayers, and eternal hope. We are learning too! We hope this podcast encourages, equips, and strengthens you in your faith with the everlasting truth of the gospel. No matter if you’re on your way to work, folding the tenth load of laundry, or drinking a glass of sweet tea, we pray you are strengthened and filled with joy by these biblical truths today.