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: [email protected]: @punchbowldiaries_podcast
Episode 183: BONUS There's More Ahead Than What's Behind with Leigh
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In this episode, we’re talking about the bitter places in our own lives, the things that may look fine on the outside but need God’s healing underneath the surface. Sometimes we’re so busy trying to fix the fruit that we forget to examine the root. But God doesn’t just want to help us manage what’s broken. He can bring healing, restoration, and new life right where it all begins.
If you’ve been praying for change, walking through a difficult season, or wondering if a situation...
Episode 182: BONUS You Don't Have to Create What God Has Already Prepared
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What if you don’t have to create your own purpose because God has already prepared it for you? In Ephesians 2:10, we’re reminded that we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works that He prepared beforehand for us to walk in. In this episode, we’re talking about recognizing the gifts, talents, and passions God has placed within us, discovering the good work He has put in front of us, and learning to trust the path He has prepared. Your purpose isn’t something you have to manufact...
Episode 181: Where The Heck Have We Been??? A Fall Catch Up
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Your favorite podcast girls are back! After a brief hiatis, we're back on the mic sharing everything we've been working on + a small town update from Leigh. It's a fun catchup and we're so glad to be back with you!
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Episode 180: BONUS The Lion, the Bear, and the Giant: What God Is Preparing You For with Leigh
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What if the battles you've already survived are preparing you for the one you're facing now? In 1 Samuel 17:34–37, David reveals why he had the courage to face Goliath when everyone else was afraid. Discover what the lion, the bear, and the giant teach us about remembering God's faithfulness, trusting Him in uncertain seasons, and finding the courage to take the next step.
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Episode 179: BONUS When Your Circumstances Challenge Your Faith with Leigh
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What happens when your circumstances make it difficult to trust that God is good? In this episode, we talk about the difference between measuring God’s love by how our lives are going and trusting His character even when life hurts. Through the illustration of a father setting his daughter’s broken arm and the story of the Shunammite woman in 2 Kings 4, we unpack what it means to trust the Lord in seasons of breaking, surrender, and healing. The Shunammite woman declared, “All is well,” before she knew how her story would en...
Episode 178: "I Said Yes Without Knowing What Came Next..." with April and Leigh
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On this episode of The Punch Bowl Diaries, April shares more about her journey into the Catholic Church and the unexpected, beautiful ways that saying yes has impacted not only her faith, but her entire family. Along the way, there have been so many sweet moments, unexpected discoveries, and little reminders that God is always at work.
We also talk about something we’ve been learning more about ourselves: the incredible gift of the saints and angels and how we can invite them into our prayer lives as our he...
Episode 177: BONUS From The Fear That My Suffering Has No Meaning with Leigh
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Pray It With Us: The Litany of Waiting
For the first time, we’re inviting you to pray with us.
This is an interactive episode of The Punch Bowl Diaries as we pray the Litany of Waiting together. Bring your prayer, your petition, the thing you’ve been waiting on, and say it out loud with us. After each petition, we’ll respond together with prayers of “Deliver me, Jesus,” and “Jesus, I will wait with You.”
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Episode 176: BONUS When You’re Ready to Go but God Says Stay with Leigh
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Have you ever felt like you’re ready to move, but God hasn’t given you the green light yet? Or maybe you’re comfortable where you are, but you know He’s telling you it’s time to go?
In Numbers 9:22–23, the Israelites didn’t get a timeline. The cloud could stay for two days, a month, or even longer. They simply had to watch for God’s direction and follow when He said move.
In this episode, we’re talking about the tension of waiting, moving, s...
Episode 175: BONUS God Is Making Room for Something New with Leigh
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What if God is bringing something new into your life, but you’re still holding onto the old? In Leviticus 26:9–10, God promises fruitfulness and abundance, but He also tells His people to clear out the old to make room for the new. In this episode, we’re talking about recognizing when a season has served its purpose, letting go of what no longer belongs, and trusting God enough to make room for what He has next.
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Episode 174: BONUS Maybe He’s loosening our grip on something we’ve been trying to control with Leigh
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In this episode of The Punch Bowl Diaries, we’re diving into the beautiful history and spiritual significance behind this powerful Catholic devotion. The 54 Day Rosary Novena begins on August 15, the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and ends on October 7, the Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary.
We’ll talk about where the devotion began, the story of Fortuna Agrelli and Our Lady of Pompeii, and why the 54 days are divided into 27 days of petition followed by 27 days of thanksgiving.
But more than...
Episode 173: The Myrtles Plantation, Inside the Life of a Historic Home Owner with Lizzie Moss
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We had the pleasure of sitting down with Lizzie Moss, owner of the iconic Myrtles Plantation in St. Francisville, Louisiana, for one of our most fun conversations yet!
What is it really like to own and operate one of the South’s most legendary historic homes? Lizzie gives us a behind the scenes look at the history, hard work, unexpected challenges, and Southern traditions that come with owning a property of this magnitude.
From maintaining a historic home to hosting guests and carrying on the traditions that ma...
Episode 172: BONUS Navigating Intrusive Thoughts with His Redemptive Promises with April
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In this shorty episode, April shares a real time example of how the enemy tried to distract and overwhelm her with intrusive thoughts about aging, and how she fought back with the truth of God’s Word.
From the Old Testament to the New Testament, April was reminded that the enemy’s lies do not get the final say. God’s truth does.
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Episode 171: BONUS The Promise Takes Time, Don’t Mistake Slow for Stuck with Leigh
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What if the thing you’ve been praying for isn’t delayed at all? What if God is simply giving it to you little by little because He’s preparing you to carry it?
In Exodus 23:30, God tells the Israelites that He will drive out their enemies “little by little” until they are ready to possess the land. He could have done it all at once, but He knew they weren’t ready for everything at once.
Sometimes God is working on the promise while He’s also wo...
Episode 170: Seasons Change, Roots Matter with Guest Marla Stroup
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Life is full of changing seasons. Some are beautiful and full of growth, while others bring storms, uncertainty, and challenges we never saw coming. In this episode of The Punch Bowl Diaries, we talked with Pastor Marla Stroup from Healing Place Church about what it means to be truly rooted in Christ and why where you plant your roots matters.
When our roots are anchored in Christ, we can weather the storms of life without being uprooted by every circumstance that comes our way. We may bend, we may...
Episode 169: BONUS What If the “Detour” Is Actually God’s Plan? with Leigh
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What happens when God finally answers the prayer you’ve been praying, opens the door you’ve been waiting on, and then leads you somewhere you didn’t expect?
In Exodus 12:37–39, the Israelites finally leave Egypt after generations of slavery. They know what they’re leaving behind, but they have no idea what comes next. They don’t have a detailed plan, they don’t know where their next provision will come from, and they certainly don’t know everything that awaits them in the wilderness.
But they do know one...
Episode 168: BONUS How to Find Hope When Life Doesn’t Go as Planned with Leigh
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So many of us have Jeremiah 29:11 memorized, but have you ever read the verses around it? In this episode, we’re unpacking Jeremiah 29:10–14 and discovering the incredible hope God gave His people while they were living in exile. If you’re in a season of waiting, wondering why God hasn’t answered your prayers yet, this conversation is a reminder that His promises are still true, His timing is perfect, and He is always working behind the scenes.
Listen now and be encouraged to trust God’s plan, seek Him wholeh...
Episode 167: The Stirring That Changed Everything, April's Big Life Update
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There are moments in life when God quietly begins to stir your heart, and before long, you realize He's been leading you somewhere all along.
In this very vulnerable episode, April shares a major announcement for her family as they begin the journey of converting to Catholicism. She opens up about the prayers, questions, convictions, and gentle nudges from the Lord that have shaped this decision over time.
Whether you're exploring your own faith, curious about the Catholic Church, or simply love hearing stories of God's faithfulness...
Episode 166: BONUS The Rearview Mirror Is Smaller Than the Windshield for a Reason with Leigh
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Are you still replaying the past? Wishing things had turned out differently? Struggling to let go of a relationship, a mistake, a season, or the life you used to have? I have been there.
In this episode, we’re unpacking the powerful story of Lot’s wife and why one backward glance changed everything. Her story isn’t just about looking over her shoulder. It’s about a heart that couldn’t let go of what God was calling her to leave behind.
God never asks us to...
Episode 165: Fish Can't Fly, Birds Can't Swim, Stop Forcing What God Never Called with Leigh and April
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Have you ever felt like you're working harder than everyone else, yet nothing seems to fit? Maybe it's not because you're incapable. Maybe you're simply in the wrong environment.
In this episode of The Punch Bowl Diaries, we're talking about the importance of living in alignment with God's purpose for your life. A fish was created to thrive in water. A bird was created to soar through the air. Neither is successful when it's trying to live in an environment it was never designed for.
The same...
Episode 164: If You Read It Like This It Will Change Your Whole Experience...With April and Leigh
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In this episode, we're unpacking one of the simplest yet most challenging instructions found in Scripture: "Do whatever He tells you."
At the wedding in Cana, when the wine ran out, Mary turned to the servants and gave them a command that still speaks to us today: "Do whatever He tells you" (John 2:5). What Jesus asked the servants to do next probably didn't make sense. Filling jars with water had nothing to do with the problem they were trying to solve...or so it seemed. Yet their obedience positioned...
Episode 163: How Did He Sleep Through That???? Bonus Shorty Acts 12:6-11 with Leigh
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In this shorty episode, I’m sharing a passage on staying rooted in the Lord despite your present circumstances.
Peter is sitting in prison, chained between two guards, with an uncertain future ahead of him. By all appearances, he has every reason to be anxious, afraid, and wide awake. Yet Acts 12 tells us something surprising: Peter was sleeping.
How could someone facing such overwhelming circumstances experience that kind of peace?
In this episode, I dive into Acts 12:6-11 and uncover what Peter understood about God’s pow...
Episode 162: That Time Elizabeth Had To Tell The People How It Was Going To Be with Leigh and April
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In this week's episode, we're diving into the powerful story of Elizabeth and Zechariah in Luke 1 as they boldly named their son John despite the confusion, questions, and expectations of those around them.
When it came time to name their baby, everyone assumed they would follow tradition. But Elizabeth stood firm and declared, "No, he shall be called John," because she and Zechariah were committed to obeying the assignment God had given them. What didn't make sense to others made perfect sense in light of God's direction.
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Episode 161: This One is for the Nosy Rosies...JK, It's a PRAISE REPORT!!!
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In this episode, the ladies are doing a deep dive on the awesome ways the Lord has been moving in their lives and the lessons they are learning along the way. It's a great episode and one sure to fill your faith tank as they share some longtime prayers that have been discussed on this podcast have recently come to fruition. Enjoy!
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Episode 160: BONUS, This is Your Wake Up Call-Seeds You Don't Plant Can't Be Harvested with Leigh
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This episode is a wake-up call. God is not withholding from you. He’s already placed seeds in your life—ideas, opportunities, nudges, provision. The question is, what are you doing with them?
We’re talking about the seeds we leave unplanted because of fear, distraction, disobedience, or simply not paying attention. And the hard truth is this: if we don’t plant, we won’t see a harvest.
If you’ve been waiting on more from God, this might shift your perspective. He brings healing, restoration, and abundanc...
Episode 159: Springtime Means Tea Time and Ohhhhhh Do We Have Some Tea For You
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On this episode, the ladies are catching you up on their Springtime adventures and a big praise report from Leigh.
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Episode 158: Prayers to Calm Your Anxiety When Under Spiritual Attack BONUS Episode with Leigh
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In this episode, Leigh shares a personal look into how she handles a spiritual attack and how she restores her peace in the middle of anxiety. Save this episode and listen to it anytime you're also walking through a similar season. The Lord promises peace in his presence which is why running to his word is so important. Enjoy!
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Episode 157: The Secrets to Lovely Living with Holly Holden from the 2026 Spring Pilgrimage
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In this episode, the ladies had the honor of doing a live podcast recording in The Queens Room at Stanton Hall in Natchez, MS during the Pilgrimage Garden Club's 2026 Spring Pilgrimage with distinguished international interior designer, Holly Holden. Holly is known for creating timeless, traditional interiors for over 35 years and she is the Emmy-nominated host of the PBS series You Are Cordially Invited. It was a fabulous conversation about the secrets to lovely living that you're sure to love!
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Episode 156: BONUS “No unbelief made him waver concerning the promise of God” Romans 4:20 with Leigh
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In this episode, Leigh shares Romans 4:20–21 and how she prayed over it on her drive home from Natchez, MS
Romans 4:20 ESV “No unbelief made him waver concerning the promise of God, but he grew strong in his faith as he gave glory to God, fully convinced that God was able to do what he had promised.”
Ask him again. Don’t stop praying.
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Episode 155: BONUS There is Hope to the One Who Seeks Him VOTD Lamentations: 3:26-30 with April
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There is hope to the one who seeks him.
Lamentations: 3:26-30
Waiting on God has such purpose. Is it fun? Absolutely NOT! It’s in the waiting where he refines us for what he is preparing for us. He is our portion,
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Episode 154: BONUS "They are filled with good things" VOTD Psalm 104:27-28 with Leigh
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In this VOTD short, I (Leigh) am going over Psalm 104:27-28. So much goodness and HOPE in this verse! If this episode helped you today, please share it on social media and share it with a friend.
Psalm 104:27–28 (ESV)
“These all look to you, to give them their food in due season.
When you give it to them, they gather it up;
when you open your hand, they are filled with good things.”
The Lord longs to spend time with us. Spend some ti...
Episode 153: BONUS "Yet you have brought Us Out to a Place of Abundance" VOTD Psalm 66: 10-12 with Leigh
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In this shorty episode, Leigh shares about seasons of hardship and how they are often refining seasons. Just like silver is purified in intense heat, God sometimes allows trials to shape our character, strengthen our faith, and draw us closer to Him. Share this with a friend if it helped you today.
Psalm 66:10–12 (ESV)
10 For you, O God, have tested us;you have tried us as silver is tried.
11 You brought us into the net;
you laid a c...
Episode 152: When God Calls for a Plot Twist with Marlo Veillon
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In this episode, the girls sit down with Marlo Veillon to catch up with her since she last visited the Punch Bowl a year ago. Safe to say that her life looks totally different than it did then as the Lord has taken her on an amazing heart transformation journey. This episode is sure to build your faith and fill you with hope! If you loved this episode, please share it with a friend.
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Episode 151: BONUS Having Feet Like a Deer with April VOTD Psalm 18:30-36
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April's Verse of the Day: Psalm 18:30-36
"HE makes my feet like the feet of a deer."
He provides a broad path for my feet, so that my ankles do not give way.
This tells me so much!
He knows I need balance, strength, agility because I’m facing a lot of things trying to get me off course, out of balance. He doesn’t want me to slip, fall, snap or twist my ankle. My Father SUSTAINS me, HE holds me steady.
Wha...
Episode 150: BONUS "Crossing the sea on DRY land" VOTD Exodus 14:21-22
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In this episode, Leigh is back to share all the great lessons tucked inside of Exodus 14:21-22 as the Israelites are faced with an impossible situation of crossing the Red Sea without any earthly options available. Y'all, it's a good one! Miracles happen when we step out in obedience.
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Episode 149 When God Calls You to Simplify: Caitlin Hebert’s Testimony
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Oh this episode, we catch up with a favorite past guest, Caitlin Hebert. She shares the journey her family is walking as they downsize their home and their life to make room for the new season God is leading them into. What started as a quiet nudge from the Lord became an invitation to trust Him more deeply, release what was comfortable, and step forward in obedience even when the full picture wasn’t clear.
If you’ve ever felt God stirring your heart toward change, toward less, toward some...
Episode 148: BONUS, "Trust in Him and He will act" VOTD Psalm 37:5 with Leigh
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I (Leigh) should be doing my mile long to-do list but lets get into a VOTD of Psalm 37:5 "Commit your way to the Lord, trust in him and he will act." This is such a comforting verse reminding us to shift our eyes to him and off our circumstances. If you liked this episode, please share it with a friend.
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Episode 147: BONUS Let's Talk Suffering Seasons, VOTD, Job 23:10 & Job 23:13-14
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We are launching a new "shorty" series where April and I will be recording real-time as we're reading our bibles and something jumps out to us. Today we're talking about Job 23:10 and Job 23:13-14 as Job is processing his suffering season. Check it out and share it with a friend if this speaks to your heart.
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Episode 146: It's Going to Happen, Just Let the Way Maker Through, How to Cling to God's Promises with April and Leigh
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This episode is extra special. 💛
We’re sharing one of our favorite worship songs, “More Than Able” by Elevation Worship, and opening up about the seasons where we’ve had to stand on God’s promises — even when the waiting felt long, uncertain, and stretching.
Waiting seasons can feel quiet, heavy and lonely. But they are never wasted. In this episode, we talk about what it looks like to trust that God is not just able, He is faithful. We share personal stories of choosing peace before th...
Episode 145 "So Many Blessings They Couldn't All Possibly Be Picked Up" Kelley Miglicco's Incredible Testimony
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Kelley Miglicco shares her beautiful testimony of profound loss, God-led restoration, and the perseverance it takes to keep trusting when the road feels impossibly heavy. Kelley also shares how her boutique, CHIC in Baton Rouge, is deeply intertwined with her healing journey and how she now uses that business as part of her ministry. Her story is a powerful reminder that when our strength runs out, the Lord’s never does. If you’re in a season of waiting, rebuilding, or believing God for redemption, this conversation will meet you right wher...
Episode 144 Season 4 Opener: Big News, Bigger Blessings and SURPRISE We're Now On YouTube
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In this episode of The Punch Bowl Diaries season 4 opener, we're sharing some big news, bigger blessings and all the fun things we've been up to since we last recorded.
Also, SURPRISE, you can now watch your favorite podcast, The Punch Bowl Diaries on YouTube.
If you’re looking for a Christian podcast for women, encouragement for your faith walk, real-life conversations grounded in biblical truth, and reminders of God’s faithfulness in everyday moments, this episode is for you.
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