Known with Mandee McD
103 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 50 ratingsEveryone has a story. If you know Jesus, you have a testimony...that's your story. Grab a cup of coffee, grab a comfy chair and listen to a conversation between friends. This is a place to KNOW and be KNOWN.
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Careful Conversations: The n-Word
June 18, 2020 05:00 - 11 minutes - 7.73 MBChristina Custodio and I became friends when she shared her story in Episode 39 of Known. I happen to be a white woman and she happens to be a black woman, but we are both women of faith. This time we are in is a time of hope, but also a time of fear and confusion for many. Christina and I decided to ask each other the hard questions and say the hard things and share it with you so you feel a little more free to do the same. Episode 6 starts with a conversation I hadn't planned to have. C...
Careful Conversations: Defining Racism
June 17, 2020 05:00 - 14 minutes - 9.91 MBChristina Custodio and I became friends when she shared her story in Episode 39 of Known. I happen to be a white woman and she happens to be a black woman, but we are both women of faith. This time we are in is a time of hope, but also a time of fear and confusion for many. Christina and I decided to ask each other the hard questions and say the hard things and share it with you so you feel a little more free to do the same. Episode 5 begins with a quote from Bryan Stevenson. How comforta...
Careful Conversations: What Would Jesus Do?
June 16, 2020 05:00 - 17 minutes - 12.3 MBChristina Custodio and I became friends when she shared her story in Episode 39 of Known. I happen to be a white woman and she happens to be a black woman, but we are both women of faith. This time we are in is a time of hope, but also a time of fear and confusion for many. Christina and I decided to ask each other the hard questions and say the hard things and share it with you so you feel a little more free to do the same. Episode 4 is a reminder to point people to Jesus. That's the onl...
Careful Conversations: Differences
June 15, 2020 05:00 - 20 minutes - 14 MBChristina Custodio and I became friends when she shared her story in Episode 39 of Known. I happen to be a white woman and she happens to be a black woman, but we are both women of faith. This time we are in is a time of hope, but also a time of fear and confusion for many. Christina and I decided to ask each other the hard questions and say the hard things and share it with you so you feel a little more free to do the same. Episode 3 is about our differences. It's ok to be different and ...
Careful Conversations: Our Perspectives and Experiences
June 14, 2020 05:00 - 9 minutes - 6.51 MBChristina Custodio and I became friends when she shared her story in Episode 39 of Known. I happen to be a white woman and she happens to be a black woman, but we are both women of faith. This time we are in is a time of hope, but also a time of fear and confusion for many. Christina and I decided to ask each other the hard questions and say the hard things and share it with you so you feel a little more free to do the same. Episode 2 will give you a little more information about our own b...
Careful Conversations: Introduction
June 13, 2020 05:00 - 5 minutes - 3.9 MBChristina Custodio and I became friends when she shared her story in Episode 39 of Known. I happen to be a white woman and she happens to be a black woman, but we are both women of faith. This time we are in is a time of hope, but also a time of fear and confusion for many. Christina and I decided to ask each other the hard questions and say the hard things and share it with you so you feel a little more free to do the same. Each episode will be fairly short. They may even sound a little ...
The One with Help for Moms
May 25, 2020 05:00 - 52 minutes - 36 MBMotherhood is TOUGH, guys! Mary Van Geffen is a parenting coach who is a total delight! On this episode, Mary is sharing her personal story from frustration with her own parenting to inspiring and encouraging other parents to parent calmly, firmly, and kindly. This is a must-listen episode for parents and those who wish to be parents. Contact Mary for a free 30-minute consultation. Find Mary Van Geffen's Simplicity Parenting here. She's on Instagram and she's a hoot to follow! Suppo...
The One with Unless U
May 18, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 44.6 MBLindy Cleveland is the founder and Executive Director of Unless U in Birmingham, AL . Unless you is a school for adults with special needs. Lindy's story of how it came to be is so sweet and inspiring! Follow Unless U on Instagram! Click here to volunteer. Make a donation Follow Jordan Stories! Lindy mentioned Big Spoon Creamery - go check them out! Support the Show.
The One with Ashley Gann
May 11, 2020 05:00 - 53 minutes - 37.1 MBAshley is the Chief Meteorologist at CBS 42, you can find her weather lessons here. Follow Ashley on Instagram! Support the Show.
The One with a Better Life
May 04, 2020 05:00 - 39 minutes - 27.5 MBI am so excited to share Rebecca with you! And her bags! And her new book! Here is a link to the website to order bags. Go order and help those women out! You will also find how to order her new book there. You can find the bags on Facebook. Rebecca is on Instagram too! Support the Show.
The One with Retha Nichole
April 27, 2020 05:00 - 57 minutes - 39.4 MBRetha Nichole has an amazing story of adversity and triumph! I am so happy to have met her and learned just how strong she is IN JESUS! You can find her website here. Check out her webinars! Find the South's Best Business Coach on Instagram Find Retha on Facebook Support the Show.
The One with the Miracle for a Mom
April 20, 2020 05:00 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MBChristina and Isaiah have an amazing story of God's healing and guidance. Christina is a speaker and writer. Follow her on Facebook and Instagram. Visit her website to keep up with all that she is doing! Support the Show.
The One with Kathrine Lee from The Pure Hope Foundation
April 13, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 48.6 MBKathrine Lee wears many hats - Wife, Mom, life coach, business strategist, social justice advocate, friend...you get the idea! Visit Kathrine's website kathrinelee.com Find our more about the Pure Hope Foundation here. Find her book Interrupted: The Joy and Mystery of a God-Directed Life on Amazon Go to traffickinghub.com to sign the petition. Send some mail or puzzles or art or a CHECK to the ladies at the Hope Home; PO BOX 1031 Mount Vernon, TX 775457 Support the Show.
The One with the Coronamance (or Love in the Time of Corona)
April 06, 2020 05:00 - 46 minutes - 32.1 MBSarah McFall is one of my favorite people and now I get to share her with all of you! During this global pandemic, Sarah got engaged and married and she couldn't be happier! You can read more about Sarah and Tad's wedding here. Follow Sarah on Instagram. Listen to the episode about MENTORS Support the Show.
The One with Tara Bremer from House Peace
March 30, 2020 05:00 - 45 minutes - 31.6 MBI love Tara! I know you will, too. We are all stuck in our own homes with ALLLL of our stuff. She has some great ideas for us and great services we can use right now. Make sure you listen to the end for a special offer! To find more about House Peace, visit her website or Instagram Here is the Instagram for the hoard! Support the Show.
The One with Mary Snyder Talking About Corona
March 23, 2020 05:00 - 54 minutes - 37.7 MBConnect with Mary Instagram.com/maryrsnyder Facebook.com/maryrsnyder Sponsor a child https://www.compassion.com/sponsor_a_child/?referer=603043 Support the Show.
The One with Alaska
March 16, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 42.5 MBCharity Waldrep and her husband, Michael are missionaries in Alaska! You can follow their adventures at Cross to Alaska on Facebook. Support the Show.
The One with Mentors and Millennials
March 09, 2020 05:00 - 52 minutes - 36.3 MBMentoring is a topic that means a lot to me! There are many women who have mentored me and I strive to mentor women coming behind my generation. Jayme Hull is a passionate and joyful woman who has benefited from her own mentor relationships and is wonderful at sharing how that works with the rest of us. She is also a Podcaster, Spiritual Direction Coach, and an author! You can follow her on Instagram as well! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/mandeemcd)
The One with Mentors and Millennials
March 09, 2020 05:00 - 52 minutes - 36.3 MBMentoring is a topic that means a lot to me! There are many women who have mentored me and I strive to mentor women coming behind my generation. Jayme Hull is a passionate and joyful woman who has benefited from her own mentor relationships and is wonderful at sharing how that works with the rest of us. She is also a Podcaster, Spiritual Direction Coach, and an author! You can follow her on Instagram as well! Support the Show.
The One with The Lucky Few
March 02, 2020 06:00 - 40 minutes - 27.8 MBHeather Avis and her family are so fun to follow on Instagram where you can also follow @theluckyfewoffical! Not only are they fun, but there's so much wisdom and depth in what she shares. If you know someone raising children in the margins then this episode is for them. If you are ever around people who are different from you, this is for you. If you are always surrounded by people just like you, this is for you! Her message is for every. one. of. us. She is also a wonderful story telle...
The One with The Moments We Stand
February 24, 2020 06:00 - 37 minutes - 26 MBAshlee Boyson of The Moments We Stand has been through unimaginable tragedy, but she still has hope in a future. Find her Instagram See the Dateline story here Ashlee's Books Support the Show.
The One with Kate Battistelli
February 17, 2020 06:00 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MBKate is an accomplished author, former broadway star, wife, mother, grandmother, and mentor and I am SO glad she agreed to talk with me on the pod! You can find her on her website and on instagram. The God Dare is her latest book - you can text GODDARE to 44144 to receive the first couple of chapters for free! Then you will want to buy it here: The God Dare Kate's daughter, Francesca is a grammy winning artist and you can find her music here. Kate mentioned Reinhard Bonnke. I thought y...
The One with Recovery
February 03, 2020 06:00 - 52 minutes - 36.4 MBMindy is such a great example of faith and doing the hard things. Please let her know how thankful we are that she shared with us on instagram @mrsmincav If you or someone you know is in need of recovery resources, visit John 3:16 Ministries. Become a friend of the show Support the Show.
The One with Erin Moon & Jamie Golden from The Popcast and The Bible Binge
January 27, 2020 06:00 - 53 minutes - 37.1 MBErin and Jamie are a hoot (as my mother would say), but there's a lot of depth there too. If you love humor or the Bible or diving deep into becoming a Bible scholar, this episode will deliver. You can find them here: @ErinHMoon @JamieBGolden @TheBibleBinge @ThePopcast Become a Friend of the Show - receive downloads of my Bible studies and some other fun surprises made just for you :) Support the Show.
The One with Amanda From Texas
January 20, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 41.4 MBAmanda has big plans from God! Go follow her so you don't miss a thing. Visit Amanda's website here: www.amandafromtexas.com Facebook Instagram Twitter Support the Show.
The One with Rolls Homewood
January 13, 2020 06:00 - 34 minutes - 23.4 MBKatie Cornutt makes delicious rolls, but more importantly, trusts the Lord whole-heartedly. Sweet Katie has offered us 20% off of all order thru Valentine's Day of 2020! All you have to do is mention that you heard her on the podcast. To find Katie and her rolls, head to Instagram @rolls.homewood The Bell Center Support the Show.
The One with the Story of KNOWN
January 06, 2020 06:00 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MBHere is all you ever wanted to know about where Known came from, where it's going, and how you can be a part of it. Instagram Facebook Website Patreon Support the Show.
The One with Season 1 Highlights
December 30, 2019 06:00 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MBIt's the highlight reel!!! 2019 has been full of learning, and new friends, and hard stories, and happy endings. I am so very grateful to have spent the second half of the year honoring these women and what God has done in their lives. I hope you enjoy these reminders too. Please consider becoming a Friend of the Show! Peace out, 2019...here we come, 2020! Support the Show.
The One with The Christmas Story
December 23, 2019 06:00 - 11 minutes - 8.07 MBMerry Christmas! I hope you are enjoying the season and not feeling stressed. This is a super short episode, but I didn't want this week to go by without sharing the Word with you and telling you Merry Christmas! To become a Friend of the Show: patreon.com/mandeemcd Support the Show.
The One With Daily Bible Study
December 16, 2019 06:00 - 43 minutes - 30 MBAs friends, we have always had a lot to talk about. But our friendship/sisterhood has gone to a whole new level by being in the Word together every day. It may sound intimidating or daunting to you, but we are here to help you find a way to make it happen in 2020! Here is the free guide that will begin December 26th! If you don't start that day, it's ok! It's a good place to start any time. Join us on Instagram and Facebook - share pictures of you and your people joining us in this study...
The One with Polly Payne of Horacio Printing
December 09, 2019 05:00 - 34 minutes - 23.7 MBPolly is so much fun! I love her big dreams and hard work, but most of all, her faith in Christ for all of it! For all of your planning and dreaming and studying needs, visit her website: www.horacioprinting.com Don't forget your coupon code: KNOWN15 for 15% off! Check out the dream planning party guide, her free bible study guides, and more! Post pictures of your new planners and tag both of us! Horacio Printing can be found on Facebook and Instagram. Support the Show.
The One with A Friend of Mind Suicide Prevention
December 02, 2019 06:00 - 40 minutes - 27.6 MBSherilyn Garner is the founder of A Friend of Mind. A Friend of Mind (AFM) was created to help youth accept and manage their mental illness and eliminate mental health stigma. This time of year is full of joy and fun for many, but not for everyone. A change in routine or the stress of family can lead to depression and/or anxiety. Sherilyn helps us think of ways to talk about our feelings and address them in a proactive way. We also discuss how to recognize the signs of depression, anxi...
BONUS: The One with Advent 2019
November 29, 2019 06:00 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MBA special Bonus episode with freebies for Friends of the show. Christmas isn't just about the day of-festivities. Let's prepare ourselves and our families together by celebrating Advent. Become a Friend of the Show by visiting the link below. There are tons of freebies for you there! Support the Show.
The One with the Friendsgiving Enneagram Guide
November 25, 2019 06:00 - 41 minutes - 28.3 MBWe are so funny! Support the Show.
The One with Pizza and Diapers
November 18, 2019 06:00 - 54 minutes - 37.7 MBJenny Clark is a wonderful mother - birth mother, foster mother, adoptive mother. Her family keeps her on her toes, but God has always had her back. In this episode, we have a great conversation about the realities of foster and adoptive parenting, how to support those who are in the midst of it, and what she sees herself doing to care for orphans in the future. We are ALL called to care for orphans, so this is a valuable story for anyone. If you would like to contact Jenny, you can head t...
The One with CeCe Chasing Her Dreams
November 11, 2019 06:00 - 1 hour - 46.7 MBI LOVE Cece Todd and all of her extra-ness. Apparently, a lot of other people do too! Her floral design business has blossomed quickly and she's been blessed with great success. CeCe shares a lot about her obstacles and missed opportunities on her way to becoming a well-respected name a very competitive industry. You can follow CeCe on Facebook and Instagram. You may visit her website, Cece Designs, here. Support the Show.
The One with Mission Lazarus Co-Founder Allison Brown
November 04, 2019 06:00 - 1 hour - 52.8 MBWow! This episode is raw and real and sometimes hard to hear. But what I do hope you hear is HOPE and JESUS and HEALING. Allison is a powerful woman in the Kingdom. She fights for herself, her family, her brothers and sisters in Christ, and for justice. I am so proud to know her. If you want to learn more about DID, Allison recommends this article and this one. Allison also recommends the following books: The Wounded Heart Growing Up Again The Body Keeps the Score (this one was already...
The One with Cathy's Chemosabes
October 28, 2019 05:00 - 50 minutes - 34.8 MBCathy is a breast cancer survivor and so are about 3.8 million other women. In this episode, Cathy shares her personal perspective on going through the physical and spiritual battles of beating cancer. We also talk about a drunk driver crashing into her home, so there's that! I am privileged to be one of Cathy's Chemosabes - what her friends and "family" called ourselves as we walked with her. Odds are, you know someone who has fought or is fighting against this disease. Please share th...
The One with the Casserole
October 21, 2019 05:00 - 56 minutes - 39.1 MBLisa Powell is a wonderful friend and mentor to me! She may even laugh that I used the word mentor here, but her desire to serve the Lord through serving His people has meant a lot to me. In this episode, Lisa shares all the defining moments of her life. Some are hard, but she recognizes God in every single one. If you want to hear more about her son's illness, you can hear his wife Tiffani talk about it on episode 3 of the pod. Here is the article about divorce that we talk about. If you...
The One with Childhood Trauma
October 07, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 53 MBAlicia is a power house of faith and healing. What a compassionate and wise woman she is! She grew up in an abusive home. Her trauma followed her into adulthood where depression pushed her to attempt suicide. The Lord has transformed her and He still is. Alicia's genuine and gentle way of telling her story will truly touch your heart. You'll want to visit her blog: shewritesitplain.com Facebook and Instagram: @shewritesitplain Three Websites I've Found Helpful for survivors of abuse...
The One with the Next Generation
September 30, 2019 05:00 - 37 minutes - 25.5 MBMegan Schrock is a Junior at Auburn University with a deep love of the Lord. While she did grow up in a Church-going, full of faith family, her life hasn't always been a perfect one. Megan shares about her sister Caitlin who now lives with Jesus and the adoption journey her family went on recently. She also shares all about her experience with the Disney College Program, which I wish I could do now! Click here for more information on that. If you want to get in touch with Megan, you ca...
The One with No Secrets
September 23, 2019 05:00 - 59 minutes - 41.1 MBSophie Corder and her husband have been married for over 25 years, 3 of which have been wonderful! They have been through a lot and Sophie doesn't hold back in sharing her secrets. If you've ever related to David in the Bible, this episode is for you! If you want to get in touch with Sophie you can find her on Facebook and Instagram. Here ministry's website can be found here : bridgestounity.org Support the Show.
The One with Backpack Buddies
September 16, 2019 05:00 - 47 minutes - 32.6 MBStephanie Grissom is a powerful woman who loves God so deeply. That love spills over into other people's lives in a really big way. You will learn a lot about shame, forgiveness, and service in this episode. To get in touch with Stephanie: Vineyard Family Services on Facebook VFS on Instagram [email protected] Pelham Mall 2834-H Pelham Parkway Pelham Physical Address - Backpack Buddies and Dad classes meet here P.O. Box 2458 Alabaster, AL. 35007 Mailing Address for donatio...
The One with Wearthy
September 09, 2019 05:00 - 49 minutes - 33.7 MBLauren Pinkston is a super woman! Not only has she served God's people on the other side of the world, but she uses her business to transform lives...and now she's teaching the next generation to do the same. Lauren's shop Worthy for Wear is full of beautiful pieces, some of which I already own. She is generously giving all of us 15% through the end of September 2019. The coupon code is KNOWN15. Go shop! Pro tip: I have the half moon earrings and wear them ALL THE TIME! Please go foll...
The One with Enough
September 02, 2019 05:00 - 38 minutes - 26.3 MBThe world keeps telling us that we should believe we are "enough", but I'm here you to tell you that you're not! You also are. That's the way it works with Jesus. It's a balance; an alignment of enough of me and abundantly more than enough of Him. The audio quality isn't great here. This is a talk that I gave at the ladies' retreat at my church last March. I recorded it on my phone, not knowing it would become a podcast one day! So, I apologize for the audio quality, but I think you'll ...
The One with the Light at the End of the Tunnel
August 26, 2019 05:00 - 50 minutes - 34.7 MBLeah Eagle has been through a lot. And all of those things were packed in together. Have you ever felt like you can't catch a breath? I'm sure your answer is yes...that's why the saying "when it rains, it pours" is a popular adage. Join me and my friend Leah as we talk about loss, parenting, and finding the light. I'm sure there's something you'll be able to relate to! Here are the links for the articles written by Leah that she talks about on this episode: https://birmingham.citymomsb...
The One with Kintsugi
August 19, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 41.8 MBThis woman packs a punch! Jametta has a very impressive resume, but she is so much more than her career. She's fiercely in love with God and doesn't mind telling you all about Him. I thoroughly enjoyed this conversation about having a past and finding a future in Christ. She has so much to share with a joyful voice. I want more from her and I'm sure you will too! IF you'd like to get in touch with Jametta, you can find her on Instagram and LinkedIn. Support the Show.
The One with the Girl Who Lived
August 12, 2019 05:00 - 46 minutes - 32 MBMy friend Christa is so full of life and joy and humor. The world says her story is one of tragedy and sorrow, but she knows Who writes her true story. Christa loves Jesus and is using what the world has thrown at her to glorify God and point others to Him. I am so proud of her and I'm overjoyed to introduce her to you. If you want to support Christa's trip to Burundi, type "Christa Quinn's trip" in the comments. To get in touch with Christa, find her on Instagram @christa.marie.q Supp...
The One with Jess Ronne & The Lucas Project
August 05, 2019 05:00 - 49 minutes - 33.7 MBMy new friend, Jess is sharing her mess: loss and struggle and redemption and saving grace with us. Here's where you can find her: Jessplusthemess.com The Lucas Project - please consider giving, volunteering, & supporting this very important project. If you're a church member in the area, PLEASE share the needs with your people. If you want to find out how to get involved or bring The Lucas Project to your area, please send Jess an email! Speaking of Luke, here's how you can help him ...
The One with the Dedicated Wife and Mother
July 29, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 50.8 MBMy friend Tiffani is a gem! She has a lot happening in her life and more than enough Jesus to get through it. ***Parents: we talk about pornography and the death of a child. These topics may be difficult for children, so you may want to screen this one! We dive into several topics: disappointment, adoption, child loss, chronic illness, marriage counseling, community, gluttony, and self-control, to name a few! I feel certain that there is something each of us can relate to in Tiffani's st...