Choosing True Life: 30 Foundational Choices for a Life Transformed with Author, Holly Compton

Messy Mourning: Hope for Mothers Grieving the Loss of a Child by Suicide with Author Jackie M. Baker

Grief is rarely neat, predictable, or easy to navigate. In this heartfelt episode of Saved and Strong, Carrie Watts welcomes author, storyteller, and pediatric nurse practitioner Jackie M. Baker for an honest conversation about loss, faith, and finding hope in life's most difficult moments. Jackie's debut book, Messy Mourning: Hope for Mothers Grieving the Loss of a Child by Suicide, was written to walk alongside mothers facing one of life's deepest sorrows. Through compassionate reflection, personal experience, and unwavering faith, Jackie offers comfort, understanding, and hope to grieving hearts. Rather than providing easy answers, she creates space for the heartbreak, questions, love, and longing that often accompany profound loss. Together, Carrie and Jackie discuss: • Navigating grief when life doesn't make sense • The unique pain of losing a child • Faith in the midst of unanswered questions • How God meets us in broken places • Finding purpose and hope after tragedy • Why sharing our stories helps others heal If you or someone you love is walking through grief, this conversation will remind you that you are not alone and that hope can still be found, even in the messiest seasons of life. Preorder on Amazon https://a.co/d/03gK19uk [https://a.co/d/03gK19uk] 📖 Learn more about Jackie and her book: Website: www.jackiembaker.com [http://www.jackiembaker.com] Substack: jackiembaker.substack.com Instagram: @jackie_mbaker Facebook: @jackiembakerauthor Newsletter Signup: www.jackiembaker.com/contact [http://www.jackiembaker.com/contact] 🔗 Connect with our host, Carrie Watts: 🌐 Website: carriewatts.com 🔗 All Links: https://www.link.me/carriewattswrites [https://www.link.me/carriewattswrites] 📸 Instagram: @carriewattswrites 🎙️ Facebook: Saved and Strong Podcast 📝 FREE S.T.A.R.T. Writing Workbook: https://www.stan.store/carriewatts [https://www.stan.store/carriewatts] 📚 Learn More About Hope*Writers: https://www.hopewriters.com/a/2148183200/sY22Dv2U [https://www.hopewriters.com/a/2148183200/sY22Dv2U] 💬 Interested in writing your story? Carrie offers 1:1 writing coaching to help you move from trauma to testimony and tell your story with clarity, confidence, and purpose. 📧 Email: carrie@carriewatts.com [carrie@carriewatts.com] Remember, friend: Your story isn't over. Carrie On. Contact our sponsor: Trey Carroll, www.nextestadvantage.com to help your student find their career path. #SavedAndStrongPodcast #JackieMBaker #MessyMourning #GriefSupport #HopeAfterLoss #SuicideLossAwareness #ChristianAuthor #FaithAndHealing #GriefJourney #HopeInThePain #CarrieWatts #CarrieOn #YourStoryIsntOver #ChristianPodcast #HealingThroughStories #neverlosehope #mentalhealthawareness #addictionrecovery #mother #bipolar #playlist #bookbundle #newrelease #launch #launchteam #share #messymiddle #cry #grief #preorder #order

Can I Read the Bible on My Own? Finding Confidence in God's Word with Angie Baughman

Have you ever opened your Bible and wondered, Am I doing this right? On this episode of Saved and Strong, host Carrie Watts welcomes Angie Baughman, Bible teacher, creator of The Step By Step Bible Study Method, host of the Understand Your Bible Podcast, and founder of Steady On Ministries, for an encouraging conversation about learning to study God's Word with confidence. Many women love the Bible but feel intimidated when it comes to reading and understanding Scripture on their own. They depend on devotionals, study guides, or teachers because they're afraid they'll miss something important. Angie shares why God never intended for His children to approach His Word with fear or uncertainty. Our conversation went deep fast. Angie shares her personal saved and strong story. Not only is she is spiritually strong after an early call on her life, but she is also physically and mentally strong after healing from two very difficult events. Angie shares vulnerably in this conversation.  Together, Carrie and Angie discuss: ✨ Can Christians really study the Bible without a teacher or study guide? ✨ Simple, practical steps for personal Bible study ✨ Why confidence in God's Word grows through consistency ✨ Overcoming trauma and feelings of inadequacy ✨ How to move from hesitation to a deeper relationship with God through His Word Angie's heart is to help women discover that they don't need a seminary degree, a perfect plan, or someone else's permission to engage Scripture. God has already provided everything they need to begin. If you've ever felt unsure, inconsistent, or overwhelmed in your Bible study journey, this episode will encourage you to take the next step and trust that God will meet you there. About Angie Baughman Angie Baughman is a Bible teacher, speaker, creator of The Step By Step Bible Study Method, host of the Understand Your Bible Podcast, and founder of Steady On Ministries. Through her teaching, Angie equips women to confidently engage God's Word for themselves and develop a faith that remains steady in every season of life. Connect with Angie 🌐 Website: www.livesteadyon.com [http://www.livesteadyon.com] 🎙️ Podcast: Understand Your Bible Podcast Connect with Carrie Watts 🌐 Website: www.carriewatts.com [http://www.carriewatts.com] 🔗 All Links: https://www.link.me/carriewattswrites [https://www.link.me/carriewattswrites] 📚 FREE S.T.A.R.T. Writing Workbook: https://www.stan.store/carriewatts [https://www.stan.store/carriewatts] 📧 Email: carrie@carriewatts.com [carrie@carriewatts.com] 🎙️ Subscribe to Saved and Strong on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Podbean, or wherever you listen to podcasts. If this episode encouraged you, please leave a review and share it with a friend who wants to grow stronger in God's Word. Our Commercial Guest and sponsor is www.nextestadvange.com [http://www.nextestadvange.com]with Trey Carroll. #SavedAndStrongPodcast #AngieBaughman #UnderstandYourBible #BibleStudy #BibleStudyTips #WomenInTheWord #ChristianWomen #FaithJourney #BiblicalTruth #ScriptureStudy #GrowInFaith #ChristianPodcast #FaithOverFear #HolySpirit #BibleTeacher #BibleReading #BibleStudyMethod #TrustGod #ChristianEncouragement #WomenOfFaith #DailyBibleReading #ChristianLiving #FaithBasedPodcast #SteadyOn #GodsWord #KnowTheBible #ChristianGrowth #FaithAndHope #CarrieWatts #PodcastEpisode #livesteadyon

Shine with Frannie Foltz, Author, Speaker, Podcast Host, and Coach

Top favorite Saved and Strong Podcast here > I’m joined by the hilarious, faith-filled, and joyfully authentic Frannie Foltz! 💛 Frannie is a Christian author, speaker, podcast host, and encourager on a mission to help women stop performing and start PURPOSEFULLY shining. 🌟 In this powerful and laughter-filled conversation, we talk about: ✨ Discovering your God-given gifts ✨ Trading confusion for clarity ✨ Living boldly in your calling ✨ Showing up online authentically ✨ Why humor and holiness can absolutely coexist ✨ Letting go of performance and embracing purpose Frannie’s heart for helping women live fully and abundantly is contagious, and this episode will leave you encouraged, inspired, and ready to SHINE. ☀️ A former educator turned entrepreneur, Frannie blends humor, hope, and biblical Truth to help others discover their God-given gifts, embrace their true identity, and live with purpose and joy. Through her signature workshops and retreats, books, and The Shine with Frannie Show podcast, Frannie encourages others to trade performance for purpose and confusion for clarity so they can live boldly and empowered in their calling—because life is meant to be lived fully and abundantly! Frannie is a proud mama to Kora, her spunky senior rescue Yorkie, and when she’s not writing or speaking, you’ll likely find her chasing adventure, collecting passport stamps, or basking in the sun with a good book or podcast playing in her airpods. She's never met a stranger!  Connect with her– * The Shine with Frannie Show anywhere you listen to podcasts * To learn more about her programs and coaching, visit www.shinewithfrannie.com [http://www.shinewithfrannie.com/] + You can download a free copy of her first book and purchase a copy of her latest book, Holy & Hilarious,  here [https://shinewithfrannie.com/#section-7nzim_HaWR] If you're wanting to shine online using short form videos, AKA reels, Frannie has a free guide: Unlock Your Social Media Superpower with Reels! Click here [https://shinewithfrannie.com/unlock-your-social-media-superpower] for instant access!  To book Frannie for a podcast or other speaking engagement, email her at frannie@shinewithfrannie.com [frannie@shinewithfrannie.com] And social media is where Frannie likes to get to know YOU! Visit her here on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/shinewithfrannie/] and here on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/frannie.foltz/] 🔗 Connect with our host, Carrie Watts: 🌐 Website: www.carriewatts.com [http://www.carriewatts.com] 🔗 All Links: https://link.me/carriewattswwrites [https://link.me/carriewattswwrites] 📸 Instagram: @carriewattswrites 📘 Facebook: Saved and Strong 🎁 FREE S.T.A.R.T. Writing Workbook: https://www.stan.store/carriewatts [https://www.stan.store/carriewatts] 📚 More about Hope*Writers / Hope*Books http://www.hopewriters.com/a/21481832... [http://www.hopewriters.com/a/21481832] 💬 Want to go deeper? Carrie offers 1:1 writing coaching to help you move from trauma to testimony and finally tell your story with clarity, confidence, and purpose. 📧 Email: carrie@carriewatts.com [carrie@carriewatts.com] ⭐ From our Sponsor: Next Test Advantage 🎓 Contact Trey Carroll for your student's career direction: https://www.nextestadvantage.com [https://www.nextestadvantage.com] 🎧 Listen, subscribe, and share with someone who needs encouragement today. #SavedAndStrong #CarrieWatts #FrannieFoltz #ChristianPodcast #FaithFilled #HolyAndHilarious #WomenOfFaith #ChristianWomen #PodcastInterview #HealingAndHope #PurposeDrivenLife #ChristianAuthor #FaithAndJoy #ShineWithFrannie

Firm Foundation: Resilience After Trauma with Bonnie S. McDonald

🎙️ Saved and Strong Podcast with Carrie Watts On this episode of Saved and Strong, Carrie Watts welcomes Bonnie Shue McDonald for a powerful conversation about healing, hope, and rebuilding life after trauma. 📘 As the author of Firm Foundation: Resilience After Trauma, Bonnie shares her heart and wisdom on what it means to stand strong when life shakes the ground beneath you. Trauma can leave us feeling broken, uncertain, and simply trying to survive—but healing is possible, and resilience can be built. ✨ Together, Carrie and Bonnie discuss faith, restoration, and how God can establish a firm foundation even in life’s hardest seasons. If you've ever walked through heartbreak, loss, or trauma, this conversation offers hope that your story isn’t over. 🎧 In this episode you'll discover: • 💪 What resilience looks like after trauma • ⚓ How faith becomes an anchor in difficult seasons • ❤️ Encouragement for rebuilding after pain • 🌱 Why your story doesn’t end with what happened to you Because what shakes us doesn’t have to define us. God is still building. 📖 Learn how to cultivate resilience after trauma with insights from Bonnie McDonald. Trauma can leave deep scars, affecting our daily lives and mental health. But how can we find resilience and healing in the aftermath? In this episode, we explore insights from Bonnie McDonald, who shares her journey of faith, healing, and the transformative power of prayer. 🌟 Bonnie McDonald is not only an author but also a beacon of hope for many. Her upcoming book, releasing June 18, 2026, dives into her personal experiences and offers guidance for others navigating trauma. 📝 Bonnie’s journey to writing her book began in 2014 when she felt a divine nudge to share her story. After a traumatic event where her 14-year-old son suffered cardiac arrest, Bonnie embarked on a healing journey that eventually led her to write A Firm Foundation: Resilience After Trauma. Writing wasn't just a task—it became a means of processing grief and sharing hope. 💬 "I want to help other people who are facing hardship and struggling with healing." 🙏 Bonnie’s faith has played a crucial role in her resilience. She emphasizes prayer and trusting God's plan: "With God, anything is possible." 🌿 Cultivating Resilience Through Daily Practices ✨ Daily Prayer — Connect with God consistently 📓 Gratitude Journaling — Shift focus from pain toward gratitude 🤝 Community Engagement — Find support among people who share your values 🙏 The Impact of Prayer on Healing Bonnie shares: "I write in my journal as letters to God, documenting not only my requests but also the answers I receive." This practice helps recognize God's presence and strengthens faith. ❓ What is A Firm Foundation: Resilience After Trauma about? This book details Bonnie McDonald’s personal journey through trauma and offers insights for finding resilience through faith and community. 🔗 Connect with Bonnie: 🌐 Website: www.bonniesmcdonald.com [http://www.bonniesmcdonald.com] 📸 Instagram: @bonnieshuemcdonald 📚 Find Firm Foundation on Amazon and major retailers. 🔗 Connect with our host, Carrie Watts: 🌐 Website: www.carriewatts.com [http://www.carriewatts.com] 🔗 All Links: Carrie Watts Links 📸 Instagram: @carriewattswrites 📘 Facebook: Saved and Strong Podcast 🎁 FREE S.T.A.R.T. Writing Workbook: https://www.stan.store/carriewatts [https://www.stan.store/carriewatts] 📚 More about my publisher: Hope*Writers / Hope*Books http://www.hopewriters.com/a/2148183200/sY22Dv2U [http://www.hopewriters.com/a/2148183200/sY22Dv2U] 💬 Want to go deeper? Carrie offers 1:1 writing coaching to help you move from trauma to testimony and finally tell your story with clarity, confidence, and purpose. 📧 Email: carrie@carriewatts.com [carrie@carriewatts.com] ⭐ From our Sponsor: Next Test Advantage 🎓 Contact Trey Carroll for your student's career direction: https://www.nextestadvantage.com [https://www.nextestadvantage.com] 🎧 Listen, subscribe, and share with someone who needs encouragement today. #SavedAndStrong #BonnieShueMcDonald #FirmFoundation #FaithAfterTrauma #HealingJourney #ChristianPodcast #Resilience #HopeAfterTrauma #CarrieWatts #Prayer #Community #Faith #Healing

Angela Butler, Host of the The Christian Woman Rising Podcast

🔗 Connect with our host, Carrie Watts: 🌐 Website: www.carriewatts.com [http://www.carriewatts.com] All links: https://www.link.me/carriewattswrites [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqblB5bExWSndCRWo2VGozSFFpLUxZNkx2WmtOUXxBQ3Jtc0ttYmRSRVhfNVVWU2U3SDZlQksyVHRnNXlmY1lVa2RPLWJsU1NpaUNURGp5dlJXMHByVExEZl9oMUdRVHJIOVRQWEJRcWp3Nmw0SjVOemJXSDJZbExLOTRsN0tiTEE0aDduWEwyVzlUOG9DaDc4bmZEcw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.link.me%2Fcarriewattswrites&v=RSATbC3-BvQ] Intagram @carriewattswrites Facebook: Saved and Strong Podcast 💬 Want to go deeper? Carrie offers 1:1 writing coaching to help you move from trauma to testimony and finally tell your story with clarity, confidence, and purpose. email: carrie@carriewatts.com Contact Trey Carroll for your student's career direction at https://www.nextestadvange.com [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbWNzZkRGREtULW1Ja1lxSmd6V08tUjBRc0U0Z3xBQ3Jtc0tuZkpJQ1BfSHN6MzBWTGRsNzB6Y3NubGpmT1U4VEwwVXRXX2lQYlBOVjM4QTBrTC0zQlpkdXdkTXZyZzV1OHBsR3UzanBFTV9pd0puaEc2eXlMZW1NMlNFZlAtTXl0MFFYbEtHYThKWlQxM05tS18wWQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nextestadvange.com%2F&v=RSATbC3-BvQ]  On this episode of Saved and Strong, I sit down with Angela Butler, host of the Christian Woman Rising Podcast, to talk about faith, encouragement, and the importance of building a strong community of women who are living boldly and excitedly for Christ. Angela’s heart for women shines through everything she does as she helps create and cultivate a stronger community of believers who are rising above fear, growing in purpose, and walking confidently in their God-given calling. This conversation is filled with wisdom, hope, and practical encouragement for women who are ready to stop shrinking back and start stepping fully into the life God has called them to live. Angela is hosting the Prayer and Praise Break in Jackson, Mississippi on September 24th. The early bird sign ups start June 1st. Follow her on Facebook at Angela Butler for more updates coming soon! ✨ You’ll be reminded that you don’t have to walk this journey alone. ✨ God still uses ordinary women for extraordinary purposes. ✨ Your faith can rise stronger through every challenge. 🎙️ Listen, share, and tag a woman who inspires you to keep rising. #savedandstrong [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/savedandstrong] #ChristianWomanRising [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/christianwomanrising] #CarrieWatts [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/carriewatts] #faithpodcast [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/faithpodcast] #christianwomen [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/christianwomen] #WomenOfFaith [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/womenoffaith] #faithoverfear [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/faithoverfear] #purposedrivenlife [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/purposedrivenlife] #christianencouragement [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/christianencouragement] #podcastforwomen [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/podcastforwomen] #jesuschangeseverything [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/jesuschangeseverything] #christiancommunity [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/christiancommunity] #HopeAndHealing [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/hopeandhealing] #christianpodcast [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/christianpodcast] #womensupportingwomen [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/womensupportingwomen]