Las Locas Chronicles

Las Locas Chronicles

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.

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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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