Truth Wins Seriously: Karen Simpson-Neasby

Truth Wins, Seriously: Renee Inman

Valerie Howe and guest Renee Inman talk through what suffering actually looks like for a believer and what gets you out of bed when you cannot face another minute. Renee opens up about the year her family lost four relatives, her brother was diagnosed with leukemia at 30, and three friends battled breast cancer. Valerie shares about losing her dad and the verse in Psalm 27 that has carried her for three years. This episode walks through Romans 8, Psalm 27, James 1, and Nehemiah 5, with honest discussion of grief, mental battles, waiting on God, and why eternity changes everything. If you are in the middle of something hard, you are not alone. New episodes weekly. Contact Valerie at valhowe.com.

Truth Wins, Seriously

Truth Wins, Seriously returns with host Val Howe for one of the most heartfelt episodes yet, featuring special guest Bobby North. In this deeply personal conversation, Bobby opens up about the unimaginable losses that shaped his life—the death of a daughter before birth, the tragic loss of his 19-year-old son Heath in a car accident, and years later, the sudden passing of his wife Missy after a heart attack behind the wheel. Through every chapter of grief, Bobby shares how faith, family, and the steady presence of Jesus carried him forward when life no longer made sense.  Val guides the conversation with compassion and honesty as Bobby reflects on what it means to keep living after heartbreak, how grief affects every member of a family differently, and why time alone does not heal wounds. Instead, this episode centers on a powerful truth: tragedy does not have to define your life. From raising sons on the farm to rebuilding after devastating loss, Bobby’s story is one of endurance, perspective, and hope. The episode closes on a message that will stay with listeners long after it ends: death does not define us—life does. For anyone walking through grief, questioning God in hard seasons, or searching for peace after loss, this conversation is a reminder that healing can still be found, purpose can still return, and faith can still light the way forward.

Truth Wins, Seriously: Ann Holley

On this episode of Truth Wins, Seriously, host Valerie Howe sits down for one of the most heartfelt and difficult conversations the show has tackled yet. Her guest shares the deeply personal story of losing her three-month-old son to SIDS, walking listeners through the shock of that night, the grief that followed, and the long road of learning how faith carries you through unimaginable loss.  Together, they talk about what people say in moments of grief, how every person processes loss differently, and the quiet ways God prepares, comforts, and speaks to us in the middle of heartbreak. It’s a powerful conversation about pain, perspective, and the hope that comes from knowing this life is not the end. If you or someone you love has ever walked through loss, this episode is a reminder that even in grief, truth still wins. Seriously.

Truth Wins Seriously: Karen Simpson-Neasby

Karen Simpson-Neasby joins host Valerie Howe for a personal and honest conversation rooted in decades of friendship, faith, and real-life challenges. Karen shares how she became part of Valerie’s family at a young age, caring for her children and building a lifelong bond that carried into her career and life back in Lebanon, where she now serves as Executive Director of the Mercy Health Foundation.  At the center of the episode is Karen’s battle with triple negative breast cancer. She walks through receiving the diagnosis, going through months of chemotherapy and radiation, and the emotional weight that came with it—including losing her hair and facing uncertainty head-on.  Karen also shares the mindset that helped carry her through. Instead of focusing inward, she made it a point to encourage others during treatment, finding purpose even in the middle of difficulty. The conversation highlights the importance of support, access to care close to home, and the reality that many people face these journeys alone.  Throughout it all, faith remains the foundation. Karen talks about trusting God through fear, dealing with the anxiety that comes with follow-up scans, and choosing to believe there is purpose in the struggle. Her story ultimately centers on one message—using her story for His glory and showing that even in the hardest moments, truth still wins.

Truth Wins, Seriously: Ayana Tyler

On this episode of Truth Wins, Seriously, host Valerie Howe sits down with Ayana Tyler for a conversation that feels real, raw, and deeply encouraging. Ayana shares what her life looked like before fully surrendering to Christ. She talks openly about insecurity, people pleasing, jealousy, and the exhausting cycle of not knowing who she really was. Even though she grew up in church, she realized she did not truly have a relationship with God until January 1, 2025, when she made the decision to fully surrender. What followed was not instant ease. It was loss. She lost her job as a gymnastics coach in San Antonio, her community, her stability, and at one point even her mental and physical strength. She describes hitting the floor in prayer, feeling completely broken, and crying out to God with nothing left. Then came a simple but life altering direction in her spirit. Go to Missouri. In obedience, she packed up and left Texas without a clear plan. Once in Waynesville, God began rebuilding her life step by step. What started as donation based gymnastics lessons in a small room with borrowed mats turned into something she could not have planned. Through a chance conversation at a farmer’s market, she was led to a fully equipped gymnastics facility on Fort Leonard Wood that had been waiting for a coach since 2020. No rent. Equipment already in place. Built in demand. Ayana’s story is not polished or perfect. It is honest. It is about spiritual warfare, rebuilding trust, learning patience, and discovering that God’s timing is better than our own. She talks about restoration, revival, and how God is restoring her joy, her voice, and her identity. If you have ever felt confused, overlooked, or like your obedience cost you more than you expected, this episode will speak to you. Truth wins. Seriously.