Las Locas Chronicles

Las Locas Chronicles
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Welcome to our podcast—A podcast about two Latinas, one faith, endless stories! This is a podcast about 2 friends, Pastor Alexa Pineda and Pastor Jessica Fernandez, PhD, two Latinas from New York who are all about helping Christian women like YOU step boldly into your God-given purpose.After 30 years of friendship (yes, THIRTY!), we’re keeping it real and talking about everything—what friends, wives, believers, and pastors struggle with, plus all the beautiful, messy, and faith-filled moments along the way.Think of us as the tías you never had but always needed—the ones who’ll cheer you on, tell you the truth (even when it stings), and pray over you like your abuela would. Here, we serve up real talk with a side of spiritual fire—Bible truths, practical advice, and a whole lot of corazón.So, grab your cafecito, hit that subscribe button, and let’s grow, glow, and give God the glory together. Dios tiene grandes planes para ti—let’s get to it! 

  1. Jul 16

    Episode 78: GET TO THE POINT! Stop the Hesitation!

    Send us Fan Mail How many opportunities have we missed because we hesitated? In this live episode from Yummy Bites, the Locas have an honest conversation about overthinking, waiting for the "perfect" moment, and delaying what God has already called us to do. The truth is, you will never feel completely ready. But if God is opening the door, it's because He's already been preparing you. Stop waiting. Stop hesitating. Get to the point. We discuss why fear often disguises itself as "preparation" and how constantly thinking you need more time can actually keep you from stepping into God's purpose. You don't have to prepare for every opportunity—you've been preparing your whole life. We also share stories of moments when God called us to move before we felt ready, including a memorable experience in Corpus Christi that reminded us how important it is to say "yes" in the moment. In this episode, we talk about: Why hesitation can cause you to miss divine opportunitiesSeparating your feelings from God's truthTrusting that the Holy Spirit will give you what you need when you need itTaking every thought captive and aligning it with God's WordRecognizing fear, worry, and self-doubt before they become barriersWhy growth often requires discomfortLearning to move before you have all the answersGod may be bringing the very opportunity you've been praying for. The question is... will you be ready when it arrives? Jesus' parable of the Ten Virgins (Matthew 25:1–13) reminds us that everyone expected the bridegroom—but only five were fully prepared when the moment came. Being available isn't the same as being ready. God is looking for people who have already settled their "yes." When He says go... go. Don't let overthinking close the door that obedience would have opened. It's time to stop delaying, stop second-guessing, and stop waiting for perfect circumstances. Get things in order now. Be ready now. Because your next opportunity may be one act of obedience away. Key Scriptures: "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding." — Proverbs 3:5-6"For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind." — 2 Timothy 1:7"We take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ." — 2 Corinthians 10:5"Be ready in season and out of season." — 2 Timothy 4:2Your purpose isn't waiting for perfect conditions. It's waiting for your yes. Watch or listen to Las Locas Chronicles every Thursday at 12 PM CST on YouTube and all podcast platforms. Visit us at https://laslocaschronicles.com for episodes, updates, and Las Locas merch. #LasLocasPodcast #GetToThePoint #FaithOverFear #StopHesitating #TrustGod #Purpose #ChristianPodcast #BeReady #HolySpirit #Season4

  2. Jul 9

    Episode 77: Mean Girl Ministry

    Send us Fan Mail Church should be a place of healing, encouragement, and spiritual growth—but sometimes the deepest wounds come from people sitting in the pews beside us. In this honest and biblical conversation, we tackle the reality of “Mean Girl Ministry”—when insecurity, comparison, jealousy, and competition creep into the Body of Christ. We talk about the women who gossip, exclude, criticize, intimidate, or try to cancel others instead of celebrating God’s work in their lives. Using the story of Hannah and Peninnah in 1 Samuel 1, we examine how Peninnah’s insecurity led her to provoke and torment Hannah, even while Hannah remained focused on taking her pain to God. Their story reminds us that people who are hurting often hurt others, but our response determines our destiny. If you’ve ever been wounded by another woman in church, struggled with comparison, or found yourself navigating unhealthy ministry relationships, this episode is for you. Together we’ll discuss how to recognize toxic behaviors, guard our hearts, refuse to participate in division, and choose the way of Christ over the culture of competition. Don’t let someone else’s insecurity silence your calling. God has not called you to compete—He has called you to be faithful. Join the Locas as we have the hard conversations, expose unhealthy patterns, and encourage one another to build a sisterhood that reflects the heart of Jesus. Watch or listen to Las Locas Chronicles every Thursday at 12 PM CST on YouTube and all podcast platforms. Visit us at https://laslocaschronicles.com for episodes, updates, and Las Locas merch.

  3. Jul 2

    Episode 76: Know Your Season

    Send us Fan Mail There is wisdom in knowing the season God has you in. Sometimes we want to rush ahead, hold on to what has passed, or compare our season to someone else’s. But every season has purpose. Some seasons are for planting. Some are for pruning. Some are for waiting. Some are for moving forward. In this episode of Las Locas Chronicles, we talk about learning to discern your season, trust God’s timing, and stop fighting the process He is using to prepare you. When you know your season, you can stop striving, stop comparing, and start walking in obedience with peace. God is not late. He is working in the season you are in right now. Watch, laugh, reflect, and be encouraged as we talk faith, purpose, growth, and learning to move with God’s timing. Join us LIVE every Thursday at 12 PM CST on YouTube and Facebook. Visit us online: www.laslocaschronicles.com Don’t forget to like, comment, subscribe, and share this episode with someone who needs encouragement in their current season. #LasLocasChronicles #KnowYourSeason #ChristianPodcast #FaithAndPurpose #GodsTiming #ChristianWomen #SpiritualGrowth #FaithJourney

  4. Jun 25

    Episode 75: The Desire to Look Back

    Send us Fan Mail Why is it so tempting to look back? Whether it's an old relationship, a previous season of life, a former church, or "the good old days," we often convince ourselves that going back will bring the peace, comfort, or fulfillment we're missing. But what if we're idolizing the memory instead of remembering the reality? In this episode, we unpack why looking back is such a natural instinct, how nostalgia can keep us spiritually stuck, and why God's call is always forward. We discuss the danger of romanticizing the past, the importance of trusting God's direction, and why obedience means listening to His instructions even when they're difficult. As Richie often says, "We never go back. We're only going to move forward." If you've been tempted to revisit a season God has already called you out of, this conversation will encourage you to let go of what was, trust what God is doing now, and step confidently into what's ahead. Join us as we learn to stop idolizing the past, embrace God's purpose for today, and keep moving forward in faith. 🎙️ New episodes of Las Locas Chronicles premiere every Thursday at 12 PM CST on YouTube and are available on all major podcast platforms. Visit laslocaschronicles.com for episode resources, merchandise, and more ways to connect with our community.

  5. Jun 18

    Episode 74: Grief Is Not Serving You In This Season

    Send us Fan Mail What if the grief you're carrying is no longer helping you heal? In this episode, we tackle a difficult but necessary question: Has grief become a place you've settled into instead of a season you've walked through? Grief is a natural response to loss, and God never asks us to ignore our pain. But sometimes we hold on to sorrow so tightly that it begins to define our identity, limit our future, and keep us from embracing what God is doing next. Join us as we explore the difference between honoring our loss and living in it, what Scripture teaches about lament and healing, and how to recognize when grief is no longer serving God's purpose in your life. We'll discuss finding hope again and trusting that God can bring beauty from even the deepest pain. If you've experienced loss, disappointment, heartbreak, ministry hurt, or a season that changed you forever, this conversation is for you. Scripture reminds us that while grief may be part of our story, it was never meant to be the end of it. Watch or listen every Thursday at 12PM CST on YouTube and all podcast platforms. 🎧 Listen, subscribe, and shop Las Locas merch: laslocaschronicles.com/shop #ShamelessAudacityPodcast #ChristianPodcast #Grief #Healing #FaithJourney #HopeInChrist #ChristianWomen #SpiritualGrowth #BiblicalTruth #MentalHealthAndFaith

  6. Jun 11

    Episode 73: The Invitation

    Send us Fan Mail The Invitation | Hospitality Is More Than Hosting Hospitality is more than clean houses, perfect tables, or fancy dinners. True biblical hospitality is about making room for people the way Christ made room for us. In this episode of Las Locas Chronicles, Pastors Alexa Pineda and Jessica Fernandez talk about the power of community, creating safe spaces for people, and why hospitality reveals what’s really in our hearts. We discuss how inviting people in can bring healing, connection, discipleship, and transformation—not just for others, but for us too. From opening our homes to opening our schedules, conversations, and hearts, this episode challenges us to move beyond surface-level relationships and build authentic Christ-centered community. Because sometimes the greatest ministry starts with a simple invitation. ✨ In this episode: • The biblical meaning of hospitality • Why community matters in the Christian life • How Jesus modeled invitation and belonging • The difference between entertaining and true hospitality • Making room for people even when life is messy • Why isolation is dangerous for spiritual growth Scripture reminders: “Share with the Lord’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality.” — Romans 12:13 “Do not forget to show hospitality to strangers…” — Hebrews 13:2 Watch or listen every Thursday at 12PM CST on YouTube and all podcast platforms. 🎧 Listen, subscribe, and shop Las Locas merch: laslocaschronicles.com/shop #laslocaschronicles   #ChristianPodcast #Hospitality #BiblicalCommunity #ChristianWomen #FaithPodcast #WomenInMinistry #JesusCentered #ChristianEncouragement #BibleTruth #FaithInAction #ChurchCommunity #ChristianLiving #CommunityMatters #LatinaPodcast

  7. Jun 4

    Episode 72: Put A Little Faith Into It

    Send us Fan Mail Faith was never meant to stay in our heads. Real faith moves. Real faith shows up. Real faith carries people when they cannot carry themselves. In this episode, we talk about what active faith looks like through two powerful biblical examples: • The four friends who refused to give up and carried the paralytic to Jesus, even tearing through a roof because they believed Jesus could heal him. • Aaron and Hur holding up Moses’ arms during the battle in Exodus 17, reminding us that sometimes victory comes because faithful people are willing to hold each other up when strength runs low. We discuss: • Why faith requires action • The importance of godly community and support • How obedience often requires effort, persistence, and sacrifice • Why some battles are won through unity • What it means to carry others spiritually • The difference between passive belief and active faith Sometimes faith looks like praying. Sometimes faith looks like fighting. Sometimes faith looks like holding someone else’s arms up when they are too tired to keep going. Scriptures referenced: • Mark 2:1–12 • Exodus 17:8–13 • James 2:17 • Galatians 6:2 Watch now and be encouraged to live out a faith that moves, serves, believes, and acts. Subscribe and join us every Thursday at 12 PM CST for new episodes of Las Locas Chronicles. Watch on YouTube and listen on all podcast platforms. Visit our website and shop Las Locas merch: https://www.laslocaschronicles.com/shop

  8. May 28

    Episode 71: Cancelling Rejection

    Send us Fan Mail Rejection has a way of shaping how we see ourselves, others, and even God. In this episode, we confront the lies rejection tries to plant in our hearts and declare freedom, healing, and identity through Jesus Christ. We talk about the pain of being overlooked, abandoned, misunderstood, betrayed, and not chosen — and how God still calls, loves, and uses us anyway. We are CANCELLING REJECTION with God’s Word by declaring truth every time rejection presents itself. Instead of agreeing with the lies of insecurity, fear, shame, comparison, and self-doubt, we choose to stand on what God says about us. We discuss the power of speaking Scripture over your life, renewing your mind, and refusing to let rejection become your identity. What people rejected, God still anointed. What others walked away from, God still had a purpose for. This episode is a reminder that your identity is found in Christ — not in the opinions, approval, or acceptance of people. If you’ve ever struggled with feeling unwanted, unseen, abandoned, or unworthy, this conversation will encourage you to fight back with the Word of God and walk in the confidence of who He created you to be. Watch/listen to new episodes of Las Locas Chronicles every Thursday at 12 PM CST on YouTube and all podcast platforms. Visit https://www.laslocaschronicles.com for merch, updates, and more content.

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Welcome to our podcast—A podcast about two Latinas, one faith, endless stories! This is a podcast about 2 friends, Pastor Alexa Pineda and Pastor Jessica Fernandez, PhD, two Latinas from New York who are all about helping Christian women like YOU step boldly into your God-given purpose.After 30 years of friendship (yes, THIRTY!), we’re keeping it real and talking about everything—what friends, wives, believers, and pastors struggle with, plus all the beautiful, messy, and faith-filled moments along the way.Think of us as the tías you never had but always needed—the ones who’ll cheer you on, tell you the truth (even when it stings), and pray over you like your abuela would. Here, we serve up real talk with a side of spiritual fire—Bible truths, practical advice, and a whole lot of corazón.So, grab your cafecito, hit that subscribe button, and let’s grow, glow, and give God the glory together. Dios tiene grandes planes para ti—let’s get to it! 

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  • Creator
    Las Locas Chronicles
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    83
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Las Locas Chronicles
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