The Punch Bowl Diaries
Join two Southern women as they share their stories of faith building moments to bring you a message of hope for every season of life. With a deep love for all things old, historic, and Southern—especially the charming town of Natchez, Mississippi—they offer encouragement from a uniquely Southern perspective. They invite you to grab a glass of sweet tea or a cup of coffee (served in your grandmother's china, of course) and tune into The Punch Bowl Diaries.
Email: punchbowldiaries@gmail.com
Instagram: @punchbowldiaries_podcast
Episodes
143 episodes
How a Car Ride Chat with the Lord Turned into a Thriving Business with Lydia Matthews of Esther Clothing Brand
This week, the ladies interviewed Lydia Matthews of Esther Clothing Brand, as she shared the incredible story of how the Lord called her to open her business. It's an inspiring story of faith and full of loving prompts from the Father throughou...
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Season 3
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Episode 142
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38:45
Episode 141:The Subtle Lies Women Believe (and God’s Truth About It All) with Erica Ligenza Gwynn
This week, the ladies interviewed author Erica Gwynn about her brand-new book, That’s Just Not True. In this powerful and honest conversation, Erica shares how she uncovered the subtle lies women often believe about their worth,...
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Season 3
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Episode 141
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31:52
Episode 140: How Sobriety Set Her Free: Carrie LeBlanc’s Journey from Addiction to Restoration
This week, the ladies interviewed Carrie LeBlanc, who opened up about her 30-year battle with alcohol addiction and the incredible story of how the Lord restored her life—beginning with her health. Carrie shares the raw, real moments that led h...
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Season 3
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Episode 140
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40:38
Episode 139: Last One, Best One-The Final Book Club Installment of If You Will Ask by Oswald Chambers
This week, the ladies are wrapping up their powerful book club series on If You Will Ask by Oswald Chambers. It’s been an incredible journey unpacking the wisdom within these pages and sharing the many ways the Lord has spoken to their...
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Episode 139
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33:08
Episode 138: Walking In The "I Prayed For This" Season and Recognizing the Blessings in Your Life
In this episode, the ladies are talking about living the days of the prayers they once prayed. They also reflect on how to draw prayer circles around things you're still waiting to see come to pass by taking hope from prayers that have already ...
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Season 3
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Episode 138
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24:55
Episode 137: Pain Demands to Be Felt: Choosing Healing and Restoration with Meshali Mitchell
This week, the ladies recorded live at The Vine christian bookstore in Baton Rouge, LA, for a powerful conversation with author and photographer Meshali Mitchell. They unpack her phrase, “pain demands to be felt” from he...
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Season 3
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Episode 137
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41:12
Episode 136: The Real Real Behind the Reel, Book Club Series Part 3
This week, the ladies are talking about taking what you see on the internet with a grain of salt. It’s so easy to get caught up in the highlight reels, but the truth is—you never really know what someone may be walking through behind the scenes...
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Season 3
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Episode 136
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40:03
Episode 135: When God Is Silent: Trusting in the Stillness, Book Club Series Part 2
This week the ladies continue their book club series with the second installment of If You Will Ask: Reflections on the Power of Prayer by Oswald Chambers. They lean into the challenging question of what to do when God seems silent. Th...
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Season 3
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Episode 135
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38:35
Episode 134: What's the Good of Prayer? Book Club Series Part 1
This week the ladies launch their brand-new book club series with If You Will Ask: Reflections on the Power of Prayer by Oswald Chambers. They dive into the opening question, “What’s the good of prayer?” and explore what Chamb...
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Season 3
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Episode 134
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29:47
Episode 133: The Art of Marriage, Faith and Fun with The Vagle Family
In this episode, we chat with Justin and Ally Vagle of @TheVagleFamily about marriage, faith, and creativity. After 10 years as ministers, Justin and Ally now create hilarious, relatable v...
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Season 3
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Episode 133
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40:49
Episode 132: From Unexpected Diagnosis to Unexpected Career Change with Lauren Oggs Gee
When Lauren Oggs Gee turned 50, she scheduled a routine colonoscopy—expecting nothing more than a check on her health. What followed was a shocking diagnosis: colon cancer. But what could have broken her instead became the catalyst for a bold n...
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Season 3
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Episode 132
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45:47
Episode 131: Shelter in the Storm: Trusting God Through the Unexpected with Caitlin Daniel
In this powerful episode, the ladies sit down with Caitlin Daniel to hear how God met her in the midst of deep grief and heartbreak. Through the pain of child loss, Caitlin shares how the Lord not only sustained her—but fortified her faith in w...
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Season 3
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Episode 131
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37:03
Episode 130: The ABCs of God’s Goodness: Naming His Characteristics from A to Z with April and Leigh
In this uplifting episode, the ladies take a unique journey through the alphabet—one letter at a time—highlighting the powerful, comforting, and awe-inspiring attributes of God. From A to Z, each name and characteristic reveals more of who He i...
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Season 3
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Episode 130
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33:18
Episode 129: His Will, Our Yes: Trusting God with the Journey with Rachel Awtrey
In this heartfelt conversation, Rachel Awtrey shares a powerful testimony of God’s divine intervention in a pivotal season of her family’s life—when her husband went through a major career shift. She opens up about the quiet yet steady provisio...
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Season 3
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Episode 129
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39:34
Episode 128: The Miracle Begins with Obedience: Listening for God in Scripture and Doing "Whatever He Says" with April and Leigh
In this episode, the ladies dive into the first miracle of Jesus' public ministry—turning water into wine at the wedding in Cana. They unpack how Mary’s simple instruction, “Do whatever He tells you,” became the doorway to a miracle. T...
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Season 3
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Episode 128
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26:30
Episode 127: Not My Plan, But His: The Unexpected Beginning of The Vine with Tessa Mahler
In this episode, the ladies sit down with Tessa Mahler to hear the incredible story behind The Vine Bookstore. What started as a gentle nudge from the Lord quickly turned into a bold step of faith—and a whirlwind of divine alignment. Tessa shar...
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Season 3
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Episode 127
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35:10
Episode 126: Tailored by Fate: A Custom Clothier Reveals His Secrets & the God Winks That Built the Brand with Harold Batiste
In this episode, the ladies sit down with couture designer Harold Batiste, who shares his remarkable journey—from his early days breaking into the fashion industry to building a brand now worn by some of the world’s most influential artists and...
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Season 3
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Episode 126
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33:38
Episode 125: Saying No on Purpose: Embracing Stillness When God Hits Pause with April and Leigh
In this episode, the ladies share about the struggle of wanting to say “yes” to every opportunity, every idea, and every open door—especially when it all seems good. But what happens when God calls you to pause? To stay planted in the ...
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Season 3
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Episode 125
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29:28
Episode 124: From Scottish Bagpipes to the Lights of Broadway: Our Spring Travel Stories You Don’t Want to Miss with April and Leigh
In this episode, the girls are catching you up on all the things—from the cobblestone streets of Scotland to the bright lights of Broadway. Leigh shares the sweetest highlights from her unforgettable girls’ trip with her mom and sister...
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Season 3
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Episode 124
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30:39
Episode 123: Board by Board: Meshali Mitchell’s Story of Being Restored Through Her 1886 Farm House
In this episode, we sit down with photographer, author, and storyteller Meshali Mitchell for a deeply moving conversation about the intersection of faith, restoration, and a calling. Meshali shares the behind-the-scenes journey of restoring a c...
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Season 3
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Episode 123
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38:57
Episode 122: When Plan A Shifts: The Story of Luxe Magnolia and Miranda Donze’s Risk That Paid Off
Before The Luxe Magnolia became a must-know name, Miranda Donze was a serial entrepreneur chasing big dreams through several business ventures—each one a stepping stone to the brand that changed everything. In this episode, Miranda opens up abo...
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Season 3
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Episode 122
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39:45
Episode 121: Stirring Up Success: The Story of I Cook You Look with Austin Dennis
In this episode, we sit down with Austin Dennis, the creative force behind the wildly popular brand 'I Cook You Look'. From viral recipe videos to a booming line of signature seasonings, Austin has turned his passion for food and content into a...
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Season 3
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Episode 121
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40:22
Episode 120: Real Talk: Why Do You Wait? Why Do You Delay Your Blessings? with Stacie deBlieux
In this episode, the ladies interview Stacie deBlieux as she shares a fabulous word she received on a walk one day from God and how she has applied that to her life and how you can too. Share your own testimony with us at punchbowldiariespodcas...
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Season 3
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Episode 120
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34:09
Episode 119: Our Most Vulnerable Episode Yet: A Developing Story of Where God is Calling Leigh and April Right Now
In this powerful episode, Leigh and April open up about the real-time whispers and bold moves God has been speaking into their lives. From personal revelations to prayerful pivots, they’re sharing how they're discerning His voice and stepping i...
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Season 3
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Episode 119
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33:47
Episode 118: Small Town Roots that Led to Big Time Fame: Our Exclusive Interview with BritsCookin
In this episode, the ladies interviewed internet sensation Britney Landry of BritsCookin on TikTok, Instagram and Facebook. She shares her incredible story of the family recipes that raised her and how she now cooks those same family recipes on...
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Season 3
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Episode 119
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48:40