Real Sisters, Real Talk

When Obedience Doesn't Make Sense 07.07.2026 32min

Do you need to understand in order to obey God? We all want to—but is it necessary? In this episode, Jody and Shawna explore the moment Jesus told Peter, an exhausted fisherman who had caught nothing all night, to lower his nets one more time. Peter's response? "Because You say so." Discover how trusting God leads to joyful obedience—even when you don't understand the why. WEBSITE: www.jodyandshawna.com INSTAGRAM: @realsistersrealtalk

Information Isn't Transformation 30.06.2026 20min

Jody and Shawna unpack the difference between simply gathering information and actually being transformed by it. From “fruit salad” faith to real spiritual growth, they explore the gap between knowledge and wisdom, and why God’s goal isn’t just to inform your mind - but change your life! They talk about the process of renewing your mind, learning to discern God’s will, and trusting Him as you apply what you’ve learned. WEBSITE: www.jodyandshawna.com INSTAGRAM: @realsistersrealtalk

The Slow Work of Spiritual Maturity 23.06.2026 22min

If there is a 6 week course on becoming like Jesus, sign me up. But there isn’t. Having our character shaped by God takes a life time. Jody and Shawna talk about their own impatience on the journey of spiritual maturity and find encouragement from looking at the lives of Joseph and Moses. As you wait on His timing, remember, God isn’t punishing you, he’s preparing you. WEBSITE: www.jodyandshawna.com INSTAGRAM: @realsistersrealtalk

A Prescription for Anxiety 16.06.2026 22min

Don’t you wish there was a prescription for your anxiety? Not from the pharmacy but from the Lord? Jody and Shawna talk about: how our bodies often know we’re anxious before we realize it, how much of our thinking is about the past and the future, and real, practical ways to come back to the present, including a Biblical prescription. WEBSITE: www.jodyandshawna.com INSTAGRAM: @realsistersrealtalk

Did I Hear God Wrong? 09.06.2026 29min

When things don’t go the way you want them to, does that mean you didn’t hear from the Lord? Jody and Shawna process moments in their own lives when they asked that same question. It's a gentle reminder that our job is obedience and the outcomes are up to Him. WEBSITE: www.jodyandshawna.com INSTAGRAM: @realsistersrealtalk

Living From Approval, Not For It 02.06.2026 23min

After a full, productive day of work, Shawna went back to her hotel room and ruminated over one moment she wished she could do over. Til the Holy Spirit intervened and took her thoughts in a brand new direction. Jody and Shawna process how easy it is to get caught up in trying to be perfect, people-pleasers instead of resting in the truth that God knows us completely so we can live from approval, not for it. WEBSITE: www.jodyandshawna.com INSTAGRAM: @realsistersrealtalk

Walking On Water 26.05.2026 25min

You can judge Peter for taking his eyes off of Jesus but he’s the only disciple who stepped out of the boat and actually walked on water! Jody and Shawna process how “walking on water” is how we are meant to live every day - eyes on Jesus - not the waves - trusting - believing! WEBSITE: www.jodyandshawna.com INSTAGRAM: @realsistersrealtalk

Forgiveness, Grace, Growth 19.05.2026 23min

On Shawna’s flight to Cali to film the podcast a guy she met on the plane said he was heading home and didn’t know how he would be received. Jody and Shawna talk about how forgiveness can lead to being curious about how others might respond to us, rather than keeping them stuck in who they’ve always been. You’re different. They are too. And also a bit about what healthy boundaries look like with people we’ve forgiven. WEBSITE: www.jodyandshawna.com INSTAGRAM: @realsistersrealtalk

The Peace We Carry 12.05.2026 26min

No matter what is going on around you, you can set your internal temperature on joy. As you do, you can be someone who brings the peace of Christ into the chaos of life. Instead of feeling the pressure to keep all the plates spinning you can trust God to do that. Through simple breath prayers and holy habits you can rest in the One who holds all of life together, including YOU! WEBSITE: www.jodyandshawna.com INSTAGRAM: @realsistersrealtalk

Choosing Truth 05.05.2026 21min

In this episode of Real Sisters Real Talk, Jody shares a real-life moment of being on the receiving end of a snarky comment, and together with Shawna, they unpack what’s happening beneath the surface when offense rises up. Looking at Luke 17:6, they talk about choosing faith in the moment, identifying the lies that creep in, and trusting God for what’s true—so you can respond with clarity instead of reaction. WEBSITE: www.jodyandshawna.com INSTAGRAM: @realsistersrealtalk

Who is the Holy Spirit? 28.04.2026 31min

We understand the role of Father and of Son but it’s a little harder to grasp the role of the Holy Spirit. Jody and Shawna talk about - not only the role of the Spirit - but also share stories from scripture and their own lives of ways that He is actively involved in our lives. WEBSITE: www.jodyandshawna.com INSTAGRAM: @realsistersrealtalk

Made for Community 21.04.2026 29min

When you hear “Christian community,” what’s the first thing that comes to mind? Yes, the potluck and the diluted punch. Of course, but what else? Jody and Shawna talk about the good, the bad and the ugly of Christian community. They even make a few suggestions of how to get in it. God’s good and perfect plan for your life is not isolation but connection. WEBSITE: www.jodyandshawna....

Sacred Memories, Living Faith 14.04.2026 28min

As Jody spent her last moments in her childhood home, feeling all the feels, God reminded her that memories don’t live in houses - they live in hearts. Oh the kindness of God to be with Jody and to speak to her in that time. God has always wanted to be with you - in every season of life - holding your hand - making memories with you. Whether your childhood home brings up good memories or challenging ones, the God who loves you has always been with you. And he always will be. WEB...

Is That God Speaking? Anchoring His Voice in the Word 07.04.2026 29min

When you’re trying to figure out what God wants you to do, wouldn’t it be great if he just wrote it in the sky? Maybe He will. Jody and Shawna demystify the mystery of discerning the voice of God and knowing His will for your life. He promises that when you seek Him you will find Him! WEBSITE: www.jodyandshawna.com INSTAGRAM: @realsistersrealtalk

Preparing Our Hearts: Walking Through Holy Week 31.03.2026 29min

Happy Easter! (almost) Jody and Shawna share childhood memories of Easter, including some peculiar ideas about how the Easter Bunny gets around. They share how this Lent season is going. With humility and grace they bring us back to the heart of God and all that Jesus endured on this Holy Week. May you experience His great love for you as you prepare to celebrate our risen Savior! WEBSITE: www.jodyandshawna.com INSTAGRAM: @realsistersrealtalk

In Awe of God's Holiness 24.03.2026 28min

Holy, Holy, Holy is the lord God Almighty! In the personal intimacy we get to have with God it's possible to forget who He is. He is our friend but He's also holy - set apart - completely other. Jody and Shawna share what God is teaching them about His holiness and invite you to see Him as He is - Holy! WEBSITE: www.jodyandshawna.com INSTAGRAM: @realsistersrealtalk

A Mid-Lent Heart Check 17.03.2026 28min

Just a few weeks ago we considered how to draw near to God during Lent. How’s that going? Jody and Shawna remind us what they are doing differently in this season and give an update on how God is meeting them in a special way. BONUS: An ice cream recipe got dropped right in the middle of this episode, Weird, right?!!! WEBSITE: www.jodyandshawna.com INSTAGRAM: @realsistersrealtalk

Seeing the Holy Spirit at Work 10.03.2026 23min

Does the Holy Spirit really speak to us? Does He show us things? And how in the world do you distinguish His voice from all the noise? Join sisters Jody and Shawna on this episode of Real Sisters Real Talk as they dive into the practical reality of living a life led by the Spirit. They share personal examples of times they learned to recognize the Holy Spirit's activity in their own lives—sometimes clearly, sometimes only in hindsight. More importantly, they provide actionable steps and bibli...

Receiving What I Once Resisted 03.03.2026 27min

Do you struggle to accept help? If "I've got it" is your mantra, you're not alone. On a recent trip to Kenya, Shawna realized this independent mindset was masking deeper issues of self-reliance and pride. In this honest episode of Real Sisters, Real Talk, Jody and Shawna dive into the challenge of learning to soften our hearts, let others into our struggles, and cultivate a deeper, more necessary reliance on God. If you've been trying to do life entirely on your own strength, you don’t have t...

Resisting Kindness - God, what are you showing me? 24.02.2026 29min

You know when God shines a light on something and you can’t NOT see it?! That happened for Shawna on a recent trip to Africa. She and Jody process what actually happened, why it seemed significant, and what God might want her to know through it all. God loves you. He wants to bless you. If you struggle to receive that, from Him or others, this conversation might help soften your heart too. WEBSITE: www.jodyandshawna.com INSTAGRAM: @realsistersrealtalk