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.
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Instagram: @punchbowldiaries_podcast
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 37 minutes
- Episodes
- 137
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
Episode 136: The Real Real Behind the Reel, Book Club Series Part 3
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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—…
Episode 135: When God Is Silent: Trusting in the Stillness, Book Club Series Part 2
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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 int…
Episode 134: What's the Good of Prayer? Book Club Series Part 1
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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 ques…
Episode 133: The Art of Marriage, Faith and Fun with The Vagle Family
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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 hil…
Episode 132: From Unexpected Diagnosis to Unexpected Career Change with Lauren Oggs Gee
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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 canc…
Episode 131: Shelter in the Storm: Trusting God Through the Unexpected with Caitlin Daniel
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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, Cait…
Episode 130: The ABCs of God’s Goodness: Naming His Characteristics from A to Z with April and Leigh
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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…
Episode 129: His Will, Our Yes: Trusting God with the Journey with Rachel Awtrey
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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 thr…
Episode 128: The Miracle Begins with Obedience: Listening for God in Scripture and Doing "Whatever He Says" with April and Leigh
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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 instructi…
Episode 127: Not My Plan, But His: The Unexpected Beginning of The Vine with Tessa Mahler
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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 turne…
Episode 126: Tailored by Fate: A Custom Clothier Reveals His Secrets & the God Winks That Built the Brand with Harold Batiste
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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 bu…
Episode 125: Saying No on Purpose: Embracing Stillness When God Hits Pause with April and Leigh
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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…
Episode 124: From Scottish Bagpipes to the Lights of Broadway: Our Spring Travel Stories You Don’t Want to Miss with April and Leigh
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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 hig…
Episode 123: Board by Board: Meshali Mitchell’s Story of Being Restored Through Her 1886 Farm House
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In this episode, we sit down with photographer, author, and storyteller Meshali Mitchell for a deeply moving conversation about the intersection of faith, restoration, a…
Episode 122: When Plan A Shifts: The Story of Luxe Magnolia and Miranda Donze’s Risk That Paid Off
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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 …
Episode 121: Stirring Up Success: The Story of I Cook You Look with Austin Dennis
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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 sign…
Episode 120: Real Talk: Why Do You Wait? Why Do You Delay Your Blessings? with Stacie deBlieux
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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 …
Episode 119: Our Most Vulnerable Episode Yet: A Developing Story of Where God is Calling Leigh and April Right Now
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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 prayer…
Episode 118: Small Town Roots that Led to Big Time Fame: Our Exclusive Interview with BritsCookin
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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…
Episode 117: Surviving a Narcissistic Relationship: How She Restored Her Peace and Found Healing After Trauma with Amy Anderson
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In this episode, the ladies interviewed Amy Anderson as she shared her story of surviving 2 narcissistic relationships and was able to restore her peace and find true he…