There is so much going on in our lives right now; we have much to talk through! So, let’s get together for a special episode as we’re all dealing with COVID-19, quarantine, kids out of school, and working from home—all on top of the challenges of regular life—we need each other more than ever. Join the girls for an encouraging, calming, much needed bonus episode of Talk It Out!
Who hurt you? We’ve all had a hater in our lives—someone who just seems to have it out for us, or maybe those close to us. In this episode, Ginger and Jai share a few stories of how God has healed their deepest wounds, and how He’s given them grace to deal with the haters in their lives. Join the girls for a heart-to-heart that will help you heal!
What have you lost? Whether it’s a dream, a position at work, or a sense of identity, loss has a way of throwing off our plans. Join the girls as they talk about different ways they’ve dealt with grief and how God has turned their losses into opportunities to begin again. Listen in for a few laughs, a dose of hope and some practical ways to move forward!
Lost touch with your Bible? If you have, don’t stress—we’ve all been there! In this episode, Ginger, Jai and Erin each talk through a handful of things that they do to keep the Bible alive and fun. They also share some of their most joyful and painful memories, and how some of their favorite verses have made them laugh, cry, and grow stronger than they ever thought they could be. Join the huddle for a few happy tears and a fresh perspective on getting into God’s Word! P.S. We want to spend more ...
What do healthy relationships look like? Today, Ginger, Jai and Erin are talking with the fun-loving Annie F. Downs about the ups, downs, and unexpected turns they’ve experienced in their single, dating or married lives. The girls also get very real about the day-in, day-out process of learning how to communicate well, establish balanced boundaries, and enjoy every moment. The girls talk about it all…dating apps, purity, and why we don’t have to be afraid to put ourselves out there every now and...
What are you waiting for? In this episode, Ginger, Jai and Erin chat with author and podcaster Annie F. Downs about how we can cultivate contentment, even while we’re waiting for a dream to come true. They also share some of their funniest misconceptions of marriage and relationships, and Annie gives an honest voice to the everyday struggles of dating and being single in the church. The girls invite you to laugh loud and listen in as they talk candidly about learning to enjoy where we are on the...
When you find yourself in the middle of crazy-hard situations, who are you counting on? In today’s episode, Ginger, Jai and Erin talk about how relying on the Lord and leaning on “your people” can make the heavy days a little lighter. The girls also call Joyce, who shares some of the challenges she’s faced as a woman in a male-dominated field and what it really means to be a strong woman. It’s about to get real, ladies! Because whether you realize it or not, you too are a force to be reckoned wi...
What does a strong woman look like? Is she always intense and take-charge? Does she ever cry? In this episode, Ginger, Jai and Erin talk in detail about how strength and femininity can work together in a beautiful way. They also chat with their friend Donna about how God saw her through the hardest seasons of her life. Because of Him, she went from not even knowing if she could handle being a mom, to having all the strength she needed to raise them and to become the powerhouse she is today. Now ...
What are you afraid of? Bumblebees? Raccoons? Being late? Letting people down? In this episode, Ginger, Jai and Erin share some of the fears they face every day, verses that encourage them, and a few other things that help them combat anxiety. Joyce also gives us some practical, firsthand wisdom on fighting fear and trusting God in the middle of tricky situations. Believe it or not, even she still has to do things afraid sometimes! It’s time for a killer plan of action. Are you ready to shake of...
Struggling with anxiety? If you are, then you know the signs. Mind racing, heart pounding, “what ifs ripping you apart inside… So many of us are dealing with fear and anxiety, and we’re way past tired of it! That’s why the girls chose to talk this out on today’s episode. Get ready to join Ginger, Jai and Erin’s heart-to-heart about their fight with anxiety… and how there is hope! No matter what we’re afraid of, God is bigger, and He is the peace we need! So. Many. Tissues. Were used in the recor...
Do you like yourself? This New Year’s Eve, the girls tackle a touchy topic: body image. Today, Ginger, Jai and Erin get real about moments in their own lives where they questioned their own beauty. Jai is super honest about how her journey with body image affected her life and relationships. In true Talk It Out fashion, she shares a lot of wisdom about how she made it through that season, dealt with postpartum depression, and eventually learned to see herself as beautiful. Join the conversation ...
It's Christmas Eve (Yay!) and the girls are wrapping up the topic of Juggling It All. In this episode, Ginger, Erin and Jai share some super practical things they do when their lives get a little overwhelming. The ladies are also joined by their wonderful friend Nicol Meyer—mother of four boys—who shares her secrets to juggling it all. And you will love Nicol’s story about her husband’s first time home with their newborn!
Fa la la la la… it’s almost Christmas! And while the girls are joyful and singing, they also start season 3 with such a timely topic for this holiday season...Juggling It All! From the stresses of getting little kids dressed and out the door, to juggling multiple jobs, we all have learned how to juggle. Find out why Ginger’s family made sacrifices to do this one thing, and get some great wisdom as the girls give Joyce a call to help them sort it all out.
As season two comes to an end, buckle up for this episode cause the ladies really bring it! Do you ever get mad at your spouse for passing up a dishwasher full of clean dishes? How about being a newlywed and finding out your husband loves to play golf—like really loves it?? Married or not, Mama Joyce shares some practical tips for healthy communication, picking your battles and loving others as Christ loves us. And yet again, Jai and Ginger break out into song!
This week, the ladies talk more about the importance of friendships and our occasional “people problems” as Joyce gives us some encouragement about what we can personally do to make our relationships better. The ladies also have a special guest join them—their single friend Megan who shares her heart on what friendships mean to her and what dating is like these days.
Do relationships come pretty easy to you? Or would you say they are always drama-filled? In this episode, the ladies begin a new topic as Joyce shares tips on how to foster good relationships and the importance of going “all in” for God. And you’ve got to hear Ginger’s story about her Tom Selleck poster—check it out!
As the ladies wrap up this series on healing, Mama Joyce joins them in studio to walk us through what it takes to really let go of the junk in our own lives. She’ll even share how something amazingly beautiful can come from it! You’ll hear about Ginger’s exchange story (we call her the queen of exchanges) and the eye-opening truth she learned from it, and get an update from Jai about her relationship with her father that is sure to encourage you!
This week, the ladies have a special guest join them—the one and only Lisa Harper, who shares a powerful story about how the direction of her life changed as she let God uncover the abuse from her past. Joyce also teaches us how to combat the enemy and press beyond our feelings by focusing on the God of the Bible and what His Word says about you. This is an episode you don’t want to miss—you’ll even learn how to fight back in your leather pants!
In part two of our healing journey, the ladies get the low down from Joyce about standing up to people in a godly way and the importance of setting healthy boundaries without building walls, especially not “walling out” God. Also, find out about the wounds Erin discovered, and why she is always going through drive-throughs. And hear some very wise words Jai’s husband shared with her about her past wounds.
We all understand hurt, but have we been completely healed from what’s happened? In this episode, the ladies dive into a four-part series on a topic that is very dear to Joyce’s heart. Make sure you have your tissues ready as Ginger, Jai and Erin all shed some tears, and know that you’re not alone as we walk out this healing journey together!
We are kicking off season 2 with the big, sometimes scary topic of…change! We all experience change in different ways, but one thing is for sure—it’s inevitable. Sometimes it’s welcomed...and sometimes we want to run like crazy to get away from it! Check out this week’s episode to hear why change is so much harder in a jumpsuit, why Ginger breaks out in song, and what Joyce believes is the first thing we should do when change is coming and we aren’t happy about it!
As the girls wrap up the first season of the Talk It Out podcast, they end it with a bang – talking about girls and our sometimes-gossipy ways. Joyce teaches us the importance of how we talk to and how we talk about each other, and the girls get some more tough love from Mama J as she sets us straight about how much our body language and tone can add to the words we say. Hear their own personal confession lists, and you don’t want to miss why Ginger talks about some “studs”!
In this episode, the girls recap their week of choosing to ditch the sarcasm and negativity, and speaking kinder, more positive words. They also have a very special friend join them to share about a terrible health battle she recently went through but how God’s Word and someone’s encouragement changed her life. And in case that’s not enough, find out what word Erin’s kids won’t stop saying.
Today the girls start a new conversation about what most women like to do best—talk! But more importantly, the actual words coming out of our mouths. Have you ever been caught off guard by your child repeating something you often say? Have you ever been hurt by words said about you—even by a friend? Join us for a super honest discussion as Joyce teaches us how swapping our negative, natural words with the Word of God can help us overcome the biggest giants in our lives.
The girls share how the week went replacing their bad habits with good ones—what habit(s) did you work on? (If you’re missing something, go back and listen to last week’s episode to get caught up.) They also talk about one habit we are all too familiar with—the Hurry Habit. Fortunately, Joyce teaches us the value of not rushing through life but, instead, enjoying each moment and living in peace.
The girls begin a new topic this week as they get real and talk about their habits—the good, the bad and the ugly. They talk through the importance of developing good habits instead of just focusing on the bad habits we want to stop. From biting their nails and eating all the chocolate, find out who gets some tough love from Mama J and you may even hear about one or two of Joyce’s habits she is working on!
As the girls wrap up their study on confidence, Ginger finally shares when she faced a really hard time and her confidence was shattered, but how she was able to find her worth in Christ. The girls also give Joyce a call for some real life perpective on confidence vs. pride, and boy does she break it down for us!
Have you ever gone through something that made you question who you were or what you were doing in life? Has your confidence or self-worth ever been rocked to the core? This week the girls dig in deep! Find out what the most painful words Erin ever heard from her husband were and how they came out stronger. And don’t miss Jai’s story about her first big girl job including a slurpy run!
Joyce and the girls get together for the very first episode of the new Talk It Out podcast! You’ll hear a bit about each of them—laugh a lot—and why studying the Word of God with your girlfriends is so important. Joyce also shares her heart about being confident, even when we’re not feeling it...and find out why the fire department was called to her house. Grab your girlfriends and join us!
Joyce’s Talk It Out podcast is a fun weekly Bible study with three friends in different stages of life who take Joyce’s teaching and talk out real life application. It’s fun, heartfelt, and so applicable. So, consider yourself one of the girls and let’s talk it out together. Coming July 16, 2019!
