Episodes

  • The Gift of Each Other: Friendship in Deep Water

    The Gift of Each Other: Friendship in Deep Water
    Nov 4 2025
    This week on The Deep Water, I’m joined by my dear friend (and fellow A-team member) Mary—a woman whose story reminds me how God weaves our lives together with threads we could never plan.We talk about divine design, friendship that sanctifies, and the surprising holiness of seeing the world through someone else’s eyes. There’s laughter (and yes, a few snorts), a bit of 1 Corinthians 12, and a whole lot of grace.It’s a conversation about how we need each other to be whole—and how God, in His goodness, keeps bringing the right people to walk beside us.Grab your coffee and come sit with us.
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    17 mins
  • Floaties and Faith: Finding the Sacred in the Shallow End

    Floaties and Faith: Finding the Sacred in the Shallow End
    Oct 15 2025
    This week, it’s me and the Mac — yes, the one who quotes Churchill and thinks duct tape can fix anything. We’re diving into the deep water (floaties and all) to talk about what it really means to live marriage as a sacrament. Not just in the big, church-sanctioned sense, but in the everyday — the dinners, the laundry, the laughter over wings and a beer.We talk about distraction and stillness, the Mary-and-Martha dance, the way our phones pull us away from what matters most, and how grace meets us right where we are — in the ordinary rhythms of life together.If you’ve ever wondered how to find depth in the daily, this one’s for you.Topics we cover:
    • Marriage as a lived sacrament
    • The spiritual cost of distraction
    • Doing vs. being (Mary and Martha revisited)
    • Finding grace in the ordinary
    • What it means to be still again
    Pull up a chair, bring your coffee (or your floaties), and let’s wade into the deep together.Subscribe for more conversations that make faith feel like home.
    #Marriage #Faith #Grace #Stillness #DeepWaterPodcast
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    15 mins
  • The Three Doors: Testing Your Thoughts Before You Act

    The Three Doors: Testing Your Thoughts Before You Act
    Sep 23 2025
    Hey friend! Ever had an idea that just won’t leave you alone? Maybe it feels like a passion, a calling, even something holy—until you pause and wonder, what if it’s not from God at all? In this episode, Jackie and Christi unpack what Jackie calls the “Three Question Thought Check”:
    1. Does it align with Scripture?
    2. Does it bear the fruit of the Spirit?
    3. Does it glorify God—or just me?
    From marathons to ministry, we explore how good desires can get distorted and why discernment matters in a noisy world. Join us as we talk about passion, temptation, and how to keep our focus on the One who guides us into truth.
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    21 mins
  • Supplements for the Soul: Daily Bread, Doubt, and Grace

    Supplements for the Soul: Daily Bread, Doubt, and Grace
    Sep 16 2025
    Hey friend! In this episode of Deep Water, Jackie and Christi dive into an unexpected but powerful conversation about supplements—both for our bodies and for our souls. From fish oil to faith, green juice to grace, they reflect on how daily habits nourish us physically and spiritually. Along the way, they explore what Scripture calls our “daily bread,” the courage to admit doubt, and why hope may just be the most important ingredient of all.

    If you’ve ever wondered how to strengthen your spiritual “immune system,” this conversation is for you.
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    23 mins
  • From “Hotty Toddy” to “Hallelujah”: Finding Our Christian Fight Songs

    From “Hotty Toddy” to “Hallelujah”: Finding Our Christian Fight Songs
    Sep 9 2025
    Hey friend—whether it’s Gig ’em, Hotty Toddy, Go Owls, hoot hoot, or Love and Honor, we all know the power of a team chant. But what about the chants of our faith? In this episode, Jackie and Christi trade college fight songs for the bold declarations of Scripture—like Deborah’s victory cry, Paul’s reminder that “If God is for us, who can be against us?”, and the timeless Shema. Together, they explore how these ancient words are more than history; they’re our rallying cries for today, uniting us under the banner of Christ’s victory. Pull up your pumpkin mug or your iced coffee, and let’s talk about what it means to cheer with confidence for the winning team.
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    19 mins
  • Blazing Heat, Cooling Shade, and the Fire That Refines

    Blazing Heat, Cooling Shade, and the Fire That Refines
    Sep 2 2025
    It’s just me today, flying solo with a cup of coffee and a few honest thoughts. On a dog walk under the brutal summer sun (my curly hair can vouch for the humidity), I stumbled into one of those sweet, storybook canopies of shade. For a moment, it felt like relief itself—and then, just as quickly, I was back in the heat. Isn’t that life? Some seasons scorch, some refresh. Scripture reminds us that both the fire of refinement and the waters of restoration are part of God’s love for us.So whether you’re trudging through a blazing season or resting in a shady reprieve, come walk with me. Let’s talk about the refining fire, the cool pool that restores, and the God who loves us enough to give us both.
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    12 mins
  • Ball Caps, Brew, and Being Still

    Ball Caps, Brew, and Being Still
    Aug 25 2025
    Hey friend—ever notice how our coffee cups, our ball caps, even our dogs can start whole conversations about what really matters? In this episode, Jackie and Christi sip their way into a deeper look at the tug-of-war between performance and presence. From summer storms in Florida to the story of Mary and Martha, they uncover the subtle ways we keep trying to prove ourselves—and the freedom that comes when we simply sit with God. Expect laughter (yes, there are hats that say “Latte” and “Coffee”), honest stories about retreat life and swim practice in the ‘80s, and a refreshing reminder from Psalm 46: Be still and know that I am God. Together, we’ll peel back another layer of that onion we keep circling and remember: God isn’t after our performance—He’s inviting us to presence.
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    27 mins
  • Clean Your Side of the Street: Conflict, Forgiveness, and Unity

    Clean Your Side of the Street: Conflict, Forgiveness, and Unity
    Aug 19 2025
    Sometimes reconciliation feels like building a seven-mile bridge—messy, exhausting, and not at all glamorous. But it’s worth it. In this episode, we talk about navigating everyday disagreements in healthy relationships, how the fruits of the Spirit can guide us, and why Jesus’ breakfast on the beach with Peter changes everything about how we approach brokenness.
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    24 mins