Saved And Strong Podcast

Mac Meckley, Artist and Author of her debut novel, Adored, to be released 2026

In this powerful episode of the Saved and Strong Podcast, host Carrie Watts sits down with artist, wife, and mom Mac Meckley to talk about her debut novel, Adored, to be released in 2026. Her story is full of faith, marriage, motherhood, and the beauty of a creative life surrendered to God. She shares how creativity became a lifeline, an act of worship, and a pathway to healing and identity. Adored is your reminder that He’s still speaking. This is a story of art, motherhood, and memory—but more than that, it’s a witness to the way the Lord pursues, adores, and calls His daughters home.
💛 Whether you are a wife, mom, writer, artist, or woman seeking spiritual renewal — this episode reminds you that God is shaping you in the middle of your everyday life.
🔥 ABOUT Mac Meckley
Connect with her work and writing:
Website: www.macmeckley.com
Instagram: @mackenziemeckley
Substack: @mackenziemeckley
🙏 CONNECT WITH CARRIE WATTS
Website: carriewatts.com
Instagram: @carriewattswrites
Podcast website: www.podpage.com/savedandstrong
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#45 Erin Ulerich - Author, Speaker, and Founder of The Space to Create Writing Retreat

In Episode 45 of the Saved and Strong Podcast, Carrie talks with Erin Ulerich, a writer and speaker from French Camp, Mississippi, who helps believers connect with Christ in their everyday lives and make room for the words God is calling them to write. ✍️ 2026 Space to Create Writing RetreatJoin Erin in the cozy little town of French Camp, MS for the Space to Create Writing Retreat, February 26 – March 1, 2026—a quiet, Christ-centered getaway to focus on your writing, connect with other writers, and hear from God in the stillness.
Erin shares from her devotional writing, including Christmas in Everyday Life / In Unexpected Ways, and other hope-filled projects that point readers back to Emmanuel—God with us in every moment.
🎙 You’ll also hear about “Mug to Mug with Erin,” her weekly YouTube/coffee-chat style show where she encourages viewers to walk with bold hope and notice God’s presence in the middle of ordinary life.
Email: erinulerich@gmail.com
Retreat & blog: spacetocreatewritinglife.wordpress.com
on instagram: @spacetocreatewritinglife
on instagram: @erinulerich
on Facebook: Erin Ewing Ulerich
on YouTube: Mug to Mug with Erin
Connect with the host, Carrie Watts at www.carriewatts.com or email Carrie@carriewatts.com
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#44: Hope H. Dover, Author of Seeking Hope, Finding Joy: Living Abundantly After Pregnancy Loss

In this powerful episode of Saved and Strong, Carrie Watts sits down with author Hope H. Dover to talk about grief, healing, and how God brings beauty from the deepest pain. Hope shares her tender yet transformative story of pregnancy loss, faith, and learning to live joyfully again. Her grief community and support held her up and encouraged her through prayer as she started writing a blog, and now a book. 
Her book, Seeking Hope, Finding Joy, is a compassionate guide for women navigating loss, trauma, or seasons of heartbreak — and today she offers wisdom that will meet listeners right where they are.
If you or someone you know has struggled with grief, trauma, or the tension of sorrow and joy coexisting, this conversation is full of truth, comfort, and hope.
⭐ In This Episode You’ll Learn:
Hope’s journey of losing two children during pregnancy and how she found her footing again.
Why grief and gratitude can coexist — and how acknowledging both is biblical and healing.
How God met Hope in the deepest valleys and restored her joy.
Encouragement for women who feel “stuck” between what they’ve lost and what God is building next.
Practical insights on faith, healing, and living abundantly after trauma.
📚 About Hope H. Dover
Hope H. Dover is a Christian author passionate about helping women navigate grief, loss, and the journey toward restored joy. Her writing offers a gentle invitation to trust God’s faithfulness even when life breaks your heart.
Connect with Hope:
🌐 Website: www.hopehdover.com📘 Facebook: Hope H Dover📸 Instagram: @hopehdover
🎧 Listen to This Episode If You’re Searching For:
Pregnancy loss support
Christian encouragement for grief
Seeking Hope, Finding Joy — available on amazon, her website and major retailers
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#43: Kelsey Decker of Morning Glory Global, Ministry to Women Who are Exploited for Sex

In this powerful episode of Saved and Strong, Carrie sits down with Kelsey Decker, founder of Morning Glory Global, a survivor-led nonprofit that “disrupts the darkness” of sexual exploitation and sex trafficking by restoring dignity and hope to women in the sex industry through faith-based outreach and support.
Kelsey shares her raw, redemptive story of surviving sexual exploitation in her 20s and 30s, and how Jesus radically set her free from abuse, addiction, and the occult in 2021. From there, God invited to bring the hope, love, and practical support she once desperately needed herself.
You’ll hear how Morning Glory Global reaches women through strip club outreach, brothels, truck stops, and digital LifeLine support, prayer, and tangible resources that communicate one simple truth: you are seen, you are valuable, and you are worth fighting for. Follow Kelsey, donate, and support her new book releasing soon, The Strip Club Chronicles.
If you’ve ever wondered how to love women who are still “in the life,” how to support survivor-led ministries, or how God can redeem even the darkest chapters of your story, this conversation will challenge, equip, and deeply encourage you.
Connect with Kelsey & Morning Glory Global Website: www.morninggloryglobal.com
Instagram: @MorningGloryGlobal
Facebook: Morning Glory Global
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#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
Follow Glynae on Facebook: Glynae Deschene
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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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