Saved And Strong Podcast

#42 Dr. Zoe Shaw, author of Stronger in the Difficult Places

Guest: Dr. Zoe Shaw — Author of Stronger in the Difficult Places: Heal Your Relationship with Yourself by Untangling Complex Shame
In this powerful interview, Carrie Watts sits down with Dr. Zoe Shaw — licensed psychotherapist, author, and shame expert.
 
As her book's subtitle states, Heal Your Relationship with Yourself by Untangling Complex Shame
 
Connect with Dr. Zoe Shaw on her Website: www.DrZoeShaw.com
 
Follow on IG: @drzoeshaw
 
Order her book: https://drzoeshaw.com/book/
 
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#41 Glynae Deschene: Author of Journey to the Sunset

Glynae Loy Deschene is author or her debut novel, Journey to the Sunset.
Learn more about Glynae and her debut novel at glynaedeschene.com
Purchase Journey to the Sunset at Amazon.com, BarnesandNoble.com, Walmart.com, or shop.hopewriters.com
Glynae and host, Carrie Watts share how they met through their publisher, Hope*Books . As friends and writers, they meet weekly for an early morning zoom room to write together. The power of obedience in creating a story is strong with these two authors. God uses the unexpected to help us find hope in change as we journey to our own sunsets.
Follow Glynae on Instagram: @glynaeldeschene
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#40 Renee Yates, owner of overflowhoneyco.com and auther of her debut children's book, The Grateful Bee

Welcome to Episode 40 of the Saved & Strong Podcast! Today, Carrie sits down with Renee Yates, founder of Overflow Honey Co. in Florence, Mississippi — where faith and sweetness overflow to all your bee keeping needs.
In this episode, Renee shares how her journey of healing led to the creation of Overflow Honey Co.—a brand built on faith, community, and the belief that when we let God fill us, our lives naturally overflow to bless others.
For the Yates family, Overflow Honey Co. is more than a business. Jeremy and Renee, along with their daughter, Addison run the company with warmth, humor, and a whole lot of heart.
🐝 New book release: The Grateful Bee, a children's book about bees 
There’s more to bees than honey. Written by Renee Yates and illustrated by her daughter Addison Yates McWilliams, The Grateful Bee brings the world of honeybees to life through a heartfelt story about faith, purpose, and the beauty of God’s creation.
This charming children’s book reminds readers of all ages to slow down, work together, and “bee” grateful for every blessing. Perfect for families, classrooms, and anyone who loves nature and faith-filled stories.
🍯 Order your copy and learn more at OverflowHoneyCo.com
📸 Follow on Instagram @overflow.honey.co | 💛 Find them on Facebook Overflow Honey Co.

#39 with Josie Muterspaw, Founder of Shine Healing Ministries and author of Deeper Still

In this inspiring episode of Saved and Strong, host Carrie Watts talks with Josie Muterspaw, founder of Shine Healing Ministries, a Christ-centered nonprofit dedicated to helping women heal from trauma, rediscover their worth, and walk freely in God’s light. Josie is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and visionary behind Selah Ranch, a sacred retreat space designed for soul rest and spiritual renewal. Her new book, Deeper Still: Love's Invitation to a Flourishing Life, will be released October 28, 2025
Together, Carrie and Josie explore the intersection of faith and mental health, the beauty of practicing the “art of the pause,” and how stillness opens the door to God’s restoration and peace. If you’ve ever felt weary, burned out, or in need of a sacred pause, this conversation will encourage you to rest in God’s presence and remember that His light still shines in your story.
🔗 Connect with Josie Muterspaw:
🌐 Website: shinehealing.org
📸 Instagram: @shinehealingministries
📘 Facebook: Shine Healing Ministries
 
🎧 Connect with Carrie Watts:
🌐 www.carriewatts.com
📲 link.me/carriewattswrites
📸 Instagram: @carriewattswrites
🎙️ Podcast: Saved and Strong
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#38: Bishop Barlow: Executive Director at Know Ministries

In Episode 38 of Saved & Strong, host Carrie Watts welcomes Bishop Barlow — Founder and CEO of Know Ministries, author, and organizational leader passionate about empowering the next generation.
Bishop Barlow loves ministering to middle-school students and helping them find confidence in who God made them to be. Through Know Ministries, he equips youth to build their identity, confidence, and purpose in Jesus Christ. His heart for the next generation shines through his teaching, writing, and mentoring.
An author and content creator, Bishop Barlow has written Look in the Mirror and The Truth About Children. He also writes for his blog, Away from the Mirror, where he shares biblical wisdom and encouragement for those seeking spiritual growth. His mission is to help others discover their identity in God and boldly share the power of their testimony.
In this inspiring episode, we discuss:
The importance of identity and purpose for today’s youth
How to help students build lasting confidence through Christ
The calling behind Look in the Mirror and The Truth About Children
Why reflection and self-awareness are keys to spiritual maturity
How Bishop creates spaces of belonging and hope through Know Ministries
Join us for a faith-filled conversation about knowing who you are, whose you are, and how to walk confidently in God’s calling.
Connect with Bishop Barlow:🌐 Website: bishopbarlow.com📘 Free Spiritual Growth Resources: bishopbarlow.com/resources📖 Free Chapter of Look in the Mirror: mailchi.mp/knowministries/nskofexf84📸 Instagram: @bishopbarlow📘 Facebook: Bishop Barlow💼 LinkedIn: Bishop Barlow
More about the Host Carrie Watts can be found at www.link.me/carriewattswrites or www.carriewatts.com
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#37 with guest Melissa Rod, author of the Daddy Files

# 37: Melissa Jean Rod, Author of The Daddy Files
In this heartfelt episode of the Saved and Strong Podcast, host Carrie Watts engages in a candid conversation with author and speaker Melissa Jean Rod. They explore Melissa's personal journey of uncovering long-held family secrets and the profound healing that followed. Through her story, Melissa dives into themes of forgiveness, resilience, and the unwavering love of God, offering listeners a powerful reminder that healing is possible even in the face of life’s most challenging revelations.
Her new book, The Daddy Files: A Story of Secrets, Forgiveness, and the Search for Identity, can be ordered from shop.hopewriters.com, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, or Walmart.
Connect with Melissa Jean Rod:
Website: melissajeanrod.com
Instagram: @melissajeanrod
Facebook: Melissa Jean Rod
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#36: Mary Rooney Armand – Uniquely Made: Understanding and Embracing Your Identity in Christ

# 36: Mary Rooney Armand – Uniquely Made: Understanding and Embracing Your Identity in Christ 
In this episode of Saved and Strong, host Carrie Watts talks with Mary Rooney Armand, author, speaker, and creator of ButterflyLiving.org. Mary shares her journey of embracing her identity in Christ and her passion for helping women discover their CORE. 
She discusses her Bible study, Uniquely Made: Understanding and Embracing Your Identity in Christ, and her devotional collaboration, Life-Changing Stories, which features 33 authors sharing testimonies of God’s faithfulness. Mary also shares her insights on thriving in relationships and walking fully in God’s purpose.
Tune in for encouragement, practical wisdom, and inspiration to embrace who God created you to be.
Learn more about Mary’s work at ButterflyLiving.org.
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#37 The Heart of Sean of the South with Sean Dietrich

Episode 35: The Saved and Strong Podcast welcomes Sean Dietrich, aka Sean of the South is an author, humorist, and storyteller who captures the heart of the South in his words.
In this episode, Sean’s humility shines as he barely mentions his latest book release, Over Yonder. Instead, he shares glimpses of his writer’s life. From his daily routine and watered-down coffee to his earliest days tapping on his mother’s typewriter. Sean also reflects on pivotal moments in his journey: his walk of faith, his relationship with God, and the deep bond he shares with his beloved wife.
You’ll laugh, be inspired, and find hope in the way God weaves beauty from brokenness. 
Read more about Sean at www.seanofthesouth.com
or follow him @seanofthesouth on Instagram and Sean of the South on FB
For more about your host, Carrie Watts, visit www.carriewatts.com
If you want to know more writing, email carrie@carriewatts.com
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#34: From College Halls to Spiritual Calls with Carrie Burge

Join us on this inspiring episode of the Saved and Strong Podcast as we welcome Carrie Burge, host of Chewing on the Cud Podcast. Listen to her powerful testimony of faith as she shares her Saved and Strong story.
Carrie is a junior in college majoring in Christian Ministry. She opens up about how music, friendships, church community, discipleship, mentorship, summer camp, and have shaped her walk with Christ. Her prayers for friends have been answered. Her mentors have guided her. And she shares her craving for a future leading a faith community. This conversation will give you hope for the next generation. With her heart set on her calling, Carrie offers a glimpse into what it looks like to live boldly as a young woman of faith today. She shares practical advice for all young women who seek to become stronger in their walk with God. 
Connect with Carrie Burge:
Instagram: @chewing_on_the_cud
Podcast: Chewing on the Cud on Spotify
Connect with the Saved and Strong Podcast host, Carrie Watts at www.carriewatts.com 
on instagram @carriewattswrites
on substack @carriewattswrites
buy the book: Crisis of Faith shop.hopewriters.com or on amazon.com, barnesandnobles.com or walmart.com

# 33: Anna Leah Jolly – Miss Mississippi 2025

From a Ukrainian orphanage to the Miss Mississippi crown, Anna Leah Jolly’s story is one of resilience, redemption, and hope. Adopted at age 11 into a Mississippi family, Anna Leah discovered both her love of dance and her God-given purpose. Today, she is a student in the Dance Department at Belhaven University and the first foreign-born Miss Mississippi, crowned in June 2025.
 
As Miss Mississippi, Anna Leah is using her platform “Limitless” to serve children in foster care, adoption, and abuse recovery. She created Limitless Power 2 Connect (limitlesspower2connect.com), a movement equipping children and caregivers with emotional wellness tools like the Emotion Wheel. Her mission is to remind every child that they are seen, loved, and capable of living a limitless life.
 
Anna Leah is also the author of the children’s book Theodore: The Little Bear with Big Feelings, which helps kids understand and express emotions in a healthy way. 
 
In addition to her advocacy work, Anna Leah owns Studio A Dance Company in Flowood, Mississippi, where she inspires the next generation of dancers to chase their dreams with discipline and creativity.
 
Her testimony reflects the heart of Saved and Strong: that no matter how difficult the beginning of your story may be, God can redeem it for His glory. Anna Leah believes that when faith and perseverance meet purpose, we can rise above every limitation and live truly limitless lives.
 
Connect with Anna Leah Jolly
Instagram:
Anna Leah Jolly (@22annaleahjolly) • Instagram photos and videos
instagram.com
 
Initiative: 
Limitless: Power 2 Connect
limitlesspower2connect.com