Saved And Strong Podcast

What happens when God calls you to share something deeply personal with the world? On this episode of Saved & Strong, host Carrie Watts welcomes artist and author Mac Meckley to discuss the release of Adored, a beautifully expressive novel written in verse that explores motherhood, creativity, identity, and the voices that shape how we see ourselves. Mac shares the journey from painting to publishing, revealing the excitement, vulnerability, and unexpected blessings that come with releasing a

Who Are You, Really? Finding Identity Through Fantasy with Trinity Martell What if a fantasy story about mysterious lands, broken identities, family, and the battle between good and evil could point us toward something very real—who we were created to be? In this episode of the Saved & Strong Podcast, Carrie Watts sits down with Christian fantasy and speculative fiction author Trinity Martell to talk about her debut young adult novel, She Comes from Marai. Trinity’s journey to publication beg

🎙️ On this episode of the Saved and Strong Podcast, Carrie Watts sits down with author Valerie Carr to talk about faith, doubt, obedience, and the incredible feeling of finally holding your first published book in your hands. 📖💛 Valerie’s debut novel, Sun Shining on the Porch Swing, is more than a story. ☀️ It’s the result of following a nudge, trusting God with the process 🙏, and writing a book that welcomes readers into conversations about faith without feeling forced or preachy. 📚 The Joy o

💛 Can joy and suffering exist at the same time? Grab your tissues! On this episode of Saved and Strong, Carrie Watts sits down with Melissa Winters, host of the Joy in Suffering Podcast, for an honest conversation about faith, chronic illness, grief, healing, and discovering purpose in the places we never would have chosen. 🙏 Melissa knows what it means to walk through seasons that test your faith. At just twelve years old, a near-death experience profoundly impacted her understanding of God.

What if the part of your story you’ve tried hardest to hide is the very place God wants to bring healing—and eventually use for His glory? In this episode of Saved and Strong, Carrie Watts sits down with author and speaker Lesley Swanson for a powerful and grace-filled conversation about abortion, shame, forgiveness, obedience, and the freedom that comes when we stop hiding our scars. Lesley shares her personal story of abortion and the healing journey that eventually led her to write Secret S

Brittany Poppe: Healing and Hope After Abortion A conversation on faith, motherhood, and the power of community. In this heartfelt episode, Carrie Watts sits down with Brittany Poppe, a passionate advocate for women who have experienced abortion. Brittany shares her transformative journey of healing and faith, emphasizing the importance of community and support in overcoming past traumas. Brittany opens up about her upbringing in a Christian home and the loss of her father, which led her to a