Episodes

  • Episode 31: “Peace and Grace in a Dim Christmas Season”

    Episode 31: “Peace and Grace in a Dim Christmas Season”
    Dec 5 2025
    Hey my lilies 🌺…
    Welcome to Part One of our Christmas Series, where we take a real, honest look at the chaotic side of the holiday season. This week, we’re slowing down long enough to acknowledge what December actually feels like — the weather shifting, the hiring rush, the packed stores, the empty holiday spirit, and the pressure to recreate the magic we felt as kids.

    In this episode, we break down why everything feels so rushed, why the world seems dimmer this year, and why the streets are full but the Christmas joy feels low. We talk about the exhaustion of working overtime, the pressure to make the perfect holiday, and the nostalgia that weighs on every parent trying to make Christmas “memorable.”

    And through it all, we explore how you can carve out a little peace, a little warmth, and a little light inside your own home — even if the world outside feels heavy.
    Because sometimes the real gift of the season is simply knowing you made it through another year with grace, understanding, and God’s covering.

    Grab your tea, relax, and take this journey with me.
    This is the season before the season… and it’s time to breathe. 🌺

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    11 mins
  • Episode 30: Rewriting the Memory: The True Heart of Thanksgiving”

    Episode 30: Rewriting the Memory: The True Heart of Thanksgiving”
    Nov 28 2025
    Hey my Lilies 🌺
    In this episode, we unravel the truth behind Thanksgiving—not the myth, not the textbook story, but the heart of the tradition itself. We explore how people like Sarah Josepha Hale and Abraham Lincoln reshaped a painful moment in history into a practice of unity, healing, and remembrance.

    Together, we look at what tradition really is: a rewriting of memory, a way to acknowledge pain, honor those who came before us, and create meaning for those who will follow after.

    This episode invites you to see Thanksgiving beyond the food and the folklore. It’s an intentional moment of gratitude—an offering of thanks for the ones who couldn’t be here, the ones who paved the way, and the ones we’re shaping the future for.

    A reflective, restorative conversation for your heart and your history.
    Tune in, listen closely, and remember to give thanks in truth and in love. 🌺

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    28 mins
  • Episode 29: "Through the Chaos, We Rise: Remembering the Titans"

    Episode 29: "Through the Chaos, We Rise: Remembering the Titans"
    Nov 19 2025
    Hey my lilies 

    In this week’s episode of Ink & Impact, we’re diving deep into Remember the Titans — not just as a film, but as a reflection of what we’re living through right now. With the world shaking, politics roaring, families stretching to survive, and peace feeling harder to find, this story reminds us of something powerful:

    Even through chaos… we rise.

    Today, we break down the movie through the lens of leadership, unity, and resilience, and compare it to the challenges facing our nation and our households. From racial division to political tension, from economic stress to personal battles, we explore how the lessons of the Titans still speak truth in 2025.

    We’ll look at what it truly means to be a Titan — not just on the field, but in the real world.
    How integrity becomes a lifestyle.
    How unity becomes a decision.
    How leadership becomes a daily choice.
    And how we, as individuals and as a community, can stand firm even when everything around us feels divided.

    Because just like Coach Boone taught his team, strength isn’t found in the absence of struggle —
    it’s built in the middle of it.

    So tune in, breathe deep, and let this episode give you clarity, grounding, and a fresh sense of purpose for the season ahead.

    Let’s rise through the chaos, my lilies. 

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    51 mins
  • Episode 28: The state of now!

    Episode 28: The state of now!
    Nov 14 2025
    Hey my lilies
    As we step into Episode 28, I want to take a moment to pause with you and face the reality of what our nation is moving through right now. From the shifts in food assistance, to the uncertainty around tariffs and possible payments, to the strain hitting our airports and federal workers — this season is impacting real families, real homes, and real hearts.
    In this episode, we’re unpacking what’s happening right now as we head into the new year. We’re touching on the food stamp delays and how they’re affecting households across the country, the rising conversations about tariff checks and stimulus rumors, the slowdown at airports due to staffing issues, and how all of this is reshaping what the holiday season feels like for millions of Americans.
    This conversation is about knowledge, awareness, and community — understanding what we’re facing and figuring out, together, how we stay grounded, informed, prepared, and connected.
    If you’re feeling the weight of this moment, you’re not alone. Let’s breathe through it, talk through it, and find some clarity as a nation, as a community, and as lilies.
    Tune in, settle in, and let’s walk through this season hand-in-hand.













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    7 mins
  • Episode 27: “Family and Step Brothers: The Ups, Downs, and Laughter of Siblinghood”

    Episode 27: “Family and Step Brothers: The Ups, Downs, and Laughter of Siblinghood”
    Nov 7 2025
    Hey my lilies 🌺— this week, we’re bringing it home with a little laughter, love, and nostalgia. Inspired by the hilarious classic Step Brothers (2008), I’m diving into the ink behind the script and the impact it’s had on all of us who grew up arguing with siblings, sharing rooms, and learning what family really means.

    I’m joined by my sisters, Megan and Sha Sha (aka Shatonia), as we talk about our favorite scenes, childhood memories, and the real-life moments that made us who we are. From the iconic bunk bed chaos to the beauty of growing together, this one’s all about the ups, downs, and laughter of siblinghood.

    So sit back, reflect, and remember—your ink tells a story, and when you share it with love, that story leaves an impact. 💜

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    35 mins
  • Episode 26: “Tales from the Crypt” w/ Reflection

    Episode 26: “Tales from the Crypt” w/ Reflection
    Oct 31 2025
    Halloween Special

    It’s Halloween — that time of year when we all remember those eerie late nights watching Tales from the Crypt, waiting for the Crypt Keeper to give us a grim little lesson about greed, obsession, or just plain hatefulness.

    But behind all the chills and one-liners, there was always a message — one that came from the view of a skeleton who’d already seen it all. From the crypt, he shared life lessons wrapped in dark humor and bone-deep truth.

    So for this week’s episode, we’re doing things a little differently. No short clips — this time, we’re diving into a full episode of Tales from the Crypt. We’ll listen, reflect, and break it down together. It’s a mix of live reaction and thoughtful reflection — my honest take in real time.

    So grab your popcorn, dim the lights, and join me for this Halloween special of Ink & Impact. As we close out October and step into November, remember: even the crypt has stories of new beginnings.

    Let’s enjoy the eerie and the insight, right here on Ink & Impact.

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    41 mins
  • Episode 25: Final Destination: Faith, Fate, and Death’s Design

    Episode 25: Final Destination: Faith, Fate, and Death’s Design
    Oct 24 2025
    Hey my lilies 🌺 today we’re diving deep into one of the most haunting, thought-provoking, and strangely spiritual horror series of all time — Final Destination. From Alex’s chilling vision in the very first film to Iris’ legacy in the sixth, this episode of Ink & Impact unpacks what it truly means to cheat death, face destiny, and live with faith even when fate seems written in stone.

    We’ll walk through every movie — 1 through 6 — revisiting each main character’s vision, fear, and fight for survival. Each story gives us a glimpse into the same question we all wrestle with: can we ever escape what’s already designed for us?

    From fate vs. destiny to the illusion of control, blind spots of awareness, and the loops that bring us right back to where we started — this one is about more than horror. It’s about life, intuition, and divine timing.

    🕯️ Stick around ‘til the end as we unpack the lesson behind Death’s Design, explore what it means to have faith while waiting for fate, and close with a teaser of Final Destination 7, rumored for release in 2027.

    🎧 It’s about more than fear — it’s about fate, faith, and finding meaning in the moments that remind us how fragile life really is.

    — Ink & Impact: where film meets faith, and every story finds its purpose.

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    38 mins
  • Episode 24: “The Trial of Faith: The Exorcism of Emily Rose”

    Episode 24: “The Trial of Faith: The Exorcism of Emily Rose”
    Oct 17 2025
    Hey my lilies 🌺

    Tonight’s episode is one that walks between faith and fear, truth and trembling. We’re diving into the haunting yet powerful story of Anneliese Michel — the young woman whose faith shook the world and inspired the film The Exorcism of Emily Rose.

    Through this seven-part journey, we’ll explore who she was, her family, the priests, the courtroom that turned her pain into evidence, and the demons whose names still echo through the recordings. But more importantly, we’ll uncover the faith that lived underneath it all — the quiet, unshakable belief that even in her suffering, she stood for something greater than herself.

    This isn’t just a story about possession.
    It’s a story about purpose.
    About what it means to work out your salvation with fear and trembling — and how sometimes, walking with God means facing your darkest night to find His light.

    So grab your journal, your tea, or just your thoughts,
    and let’s step into the story of a warrior —
    so that we, too, may learn how to fight like one.

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    48 mins