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Got It From My Momma

Jennifer Vickery Smith

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A podcast with the mommas of your favorite entertainers! Join host Jennifer Vickery Smith for the Got it From My Momma podcast! We'll chat about family, fame, and faith with the mommas of your favorite entertainers. Listen as our guests share never before heard stories from the artist’s childhood and the journey to stardom from the perspective only a momma can share!
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Summer Reading Series! Have you ever wondered how to tackle some of the world’s issues? Have you ever thought about how things could be? Stories can often provide a safe place to explore difficult topics and imagine how things could be. Toni Shiloh likes to write about topics such as fame, racial diversity, and relationships in the light of God’s l…
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Send us a Text Message. Sandy Jobe has spent her life in ministry and has quite the testimony to share. She is a mom to three kids, including Christian artist and worship leader Kari Jobe (The Blessing, Revelation Song, Forever). Kari's music is literally sung in churches throughout the world. She has the sweetest presence about her, and I loved ge…
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Summer Reading Series! Have you ever read one of those inspirational signs and been inspired for a while, but ended up exhausted? However well-meaning and partially true some of our world’s popular mantras are, they can still leave us flat. Becky Beresford believed and promoted some of our culture’s lies until she realized that true empowerment doe…
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Send us a Text Message. Talking with Beth Cooke was so much fun! This is one talented family with daughters Ashley (country music) and Jenn (actress). I loved hearing how this mom supported and encouraged her girls to dream big. We chatted about motherhood, country music, moms as road warriors, and all of the fun in seeing our kids succeed. Visit B…
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Summer Reading Series! Ever want to escape the real world and enjoy some happily ever after? We can get dragged down by life, pulled under by discouragement and sucked into comparison so quickly. We can forget that when God places a desire and a gift in our heart, He wants us to use it, even if only for the joy of the Lord. Pepper Basham always enj…
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Send us a Text Message. This is one of the best conversations I have ever heard about the impact of alcoholism on the family. Cassie Kelley is honest and vulnerable and hopes her journey helps others in navigating this difficult road. Cassie shares about alcohol culture in the entertainment industry and what Charles' journey to sobriety looks like …
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Summer Reading Series. Ever wonder how to pass your faith on to your kids or grandchildren? Faith is only one generation away from being extinct. We are commanded to teach our children about God and His Word. Psalm 78:4, 7 “we will tell the next generation the praiseworthy deeds of the Lord” so they “would not forget his deeds but would keep his co…
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Summer Reading Series: What happens when you cross a fairy tale with a cowboy? You get an entertaining “Cinder-fella” story! Sometimes when life gets hectic or a little crazy, it can be a welcome escape to lose yourself in someone else’s story. There are benefits to reading fiction stories, too, other than something to do on a beach. Our conversati…
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Send us a Text Message. A cup of coffee on my couch with Kailey Dickerson? Yes, please! We have the best conversation about family, faith, and fame and navigating it all as a wife to a touring musician and the mother of two young boys. Relationships are Kailey's "thing" and she navigates them well with grace and authenticity. Enjoy my conversation …
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Summer Reading Series: Why would God call a devote Christian to write secular fiction? Because He can use it for His glory. Someone may never pick up a Christian book, but they will be interested in an historical fiction book and get intrigued by some faith elements sprinkled in. I had this conversation with Camille Di Maio last year and wanted to …
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Send us a Text Message. Join us as we delve into an inspiring conversation with Amber Smith, wife of Granger Smith, who shares their journey of faith, hope, and resilience. After the couple faced an unimaginable tragedy: the loss of their three-year-old son in a drowning accident, Granger made the decision to step away from country music to pursue …
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Welcome to the Summer Reading Series! Have you ever felt pulled in multiple directions? You want to be there for your family and have a career. You feel like you’re not enough and other times you feel like you’re too much. We can get so tangled up and splintered into so many pieces, we shut down, freeze or settle. Instead of letting all the complex…
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Send us a Text Message. Host Jennifer Vickery Smith interviews wife of country music artist Thomas Rhett, mother of four, NYT Best selling author, podcast host, and entrepreneur Lauren Akins on the Close-Up Stage at CMA Fest! iMOM Podcast If you need a mom friend right now, you’ve come to the right place. On iMOM.com we... Listen on: Apple Podcasts…
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Do you wish you had a more vibrant prayer life? We can get overwhelmed with all the “shoulds” when it comes to prayer, to the point that we don’t do anything. This leaves us disconnected from God and missing out on the abundance God has for us. Janet McHenry shares what she has learned to help individuals discover their unique prayer personality, b…
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Send us a Text Message. A Conversation with Connie Rice, Mother of Chase Rice, at Azalea Fest 2024" Join us for a special live recording from Wilmington, North Carolina, during the vibrant Azalea Festival 2024. In this episode, we sit down with Connie Rice, the proud mother of country music star Chase Rice. But this conversation isn't just about fa…
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Send us a Text Message. If you love Christian music, you are going to love this episode! You’re invited to step onto the red carpet with us as we talk to the nominees, the winners, and the presenters at the fan-voted K-LOVE Christian Music Awards! In this special episode, we’re taking you up close and personal as we chat with your favorite Christia…
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We have a mental health crisis going on in our country. When we have children who have been traumatized with no means to heal, they become wounded adults, leaving them prey to a host of other issues. When we give children the ability and skills to heal and develop resilience, they can become mentally healthy adults with loads of opportunity. Our gu…
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We all have wounds. Whether they are physical, mental, emotional, spiritual or relational, we have wounds that we want healed. Jesus healed all sorts of these ailments while He walked this earth and if He did it then, He can still do it now. I read the book of Matthew in search of some answers about healing and, as usual, Holy Spirit had plenty to …
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Send us a Text Message. Join us for a special edition of our podcast as we bring you exclusive coverage from the Academy of Country Music Awards red carpet! Host Jennifer Vickery Smith dives deep into conversations with some of country music's biggest stars as they share their thoughts on the intersection of faith, family, and fame. From chart-topp…
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As moms, we frequently attend the masquerade ball of “everything is fine”. As long as the image presented in public looks good, pay no attention to the messy reality behind closed doors. We can get totally wrapped up in perceptions, perfection and pretending which only serve to keep us stuck in shallow relationships with shriveled up souls. Courtne…
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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to this episode featuring our LIVE podcast recording with Tigerlily and their momma! We had so much fun partnering with ABLE- a beautiful boutique in Nashville, to host a studio audience/girls’ night for our interview with Brenda Slaubaugh - She’s the mom of Kendra and Krista from the duo and has been their biggest c…
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The world can be a scary place at times, and as much as we need our faith to get through, it can be a challenge when walking out our faith in circles that are hostile. But when we shrink back and sacrifice our faith to please others or fit in, we give up the power that God gives us to make a positive difference and exact change. We give up who God …
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Send us a Text Message. She's the reigning ACM New Female Vocalist of the Year, on just about every artist-to-watch list, and enjoyed success with her top hit- "Everything She Ain't." Hailey Whitters is an Iowa native whose "corn star" queen image has fans in the palm of her hand. Her latest radio single is a stunning duet with fellow ACM new artis…
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In the midst of difficult times, do you ever question who God is or if He’s really there? During trials, it is easy to see only how we are affected and how we feel. Our pain and frustration can cause us to lose sight of who God is, becoming disillusioned, angry and bitter. Julie Sunne knows about pain and how remembering the character of God can he…
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Send us a Text Message. In this special episode of the "Got it From My Momma" podcast, host Jennifer Vickery Smith talks with Nicci Smith, mother of Tanner Smith from the Netflix hit series "Love on the Spectrum." As April marks Autism Awareness Month, Nicci shares her journey raising Tanner, a 25-year-old graduate of the Clemson Life program, and …
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Send us a Text Message. Get ready to hear so much wisdom from and be inspired by Helen Smallbone- the mother the movie UNSUNG HERO is about- she raised seven children, including top-selling Christian artists Joel and Luke from For King & Country and Rebecca St James. The journey of this family is quite unbelievable, and Helen's unfailing trust in G…
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Have you ever felt stuck or like something is missing? When we believe the lie that we are all alone and keep up a façade, we distance ourselves in relationships. When we keep our distance from God, we limit the power in our lives and play small. When we don’t recognize where those voices in our head are coming from, we risk getting derailed. Linda…
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Have you ever wondered what God is calling you to do? How do you know what that is? Do you follow your head or your heart? We can get so confused and frustrated with conflicting messages and tangled up with lies and limiting beliefs that we get stuck and don’t do anything. Tim Morris shares what he has learned about how God uses our heart and our d…
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Have you ever thought you could not forgive? We are told to forgive for many reasons in the Bible, but sometimes it seems like an impossible ask. We can feel justified in our anger and hold on to the resentment, but we won’t experience the freedom God has for us. Debra Moerke knows first-hand how difficult it can be to forgive the unthinkable and t…
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Send us a Text Message. You've heard of the "bonus Jonas" ... well, this is a bonus Jonas episode! We've taken the best of the two-part series we released earlier this year with Denise Jonas- momma to the Jonas Brothers! Denise is mom to three of the biggest pop stars in the world and was so kind to share her momma heart, advice, and journey with h…
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What does Easter mean to you? Does Easter change the way you live your life? Jesus didn’t die a horrific death on the cross and come alive again, so people could live any way they wanted. He didn’t die so we could have a religion with rules and buildings. Denise Pass shares the significance Easter has for her and how Jesus died so we could have a r…
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Send us a Text Message. Just ask Lindsay, Jensen, Brynley, or Rylee Arnold, and they'll tell you their momma played a HUGE role in the success each of them has had in the world of dance! From Dancing with the Stars to So You Think You Can Dance, the girls have competed at every level and come from a family where a positive work ethic, no matter wha…
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Have you ever looked in the mirror and not liked what you saw? How we see ourselves affects every part of our lives, from our mindset and attitude to our actions and our relationships. If we place our worth and value in “outside” things like other people’s opinions, our resume, or our bank account, we will be let down and it will never be enough. S…
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Send us a Text Message. Julie Chen Moonves is the current host of Big Brother on CBS and the former host of The Talk. Julie walked through a deep valley when her husband CBS executive Les Moonves was publicly accused of sexual harassment. Her decision to stand by her husband cost her her job, friendships, career opportunities and more. She opens up…
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Have you ever felt weary while waiting for answered prayer? When hard times come, we can get discouraged and hopeless. If we stay discouraged long enough, it can breed a hard heart and resentment toward God. Kelly Hall speaks with us about her journey of waiting on God and the lessons she learned. Some of the keys that she shares are leaning in to …
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Send us a Text Message. Fans of the reality TV show Survivor loved Mama J from the start of season 45! As the oldest contestant on the season, Julie used the perfect combination of sweetness and strategy to place among the final five finishers. In her 40s, Julie found herself walking through a difficult divorce, starting over as a single mom, and e…
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Have you ever felt alone or unsure of how to handle this thing called life? Have you ever wanted someone to come alongside you to share what they have learned and be there for you? When we feel isolated and insecure, it increases our stress and anxiety. We can get stuck in negative mindsets, attitudes and behavior. Nancy Lindgren knows about develo…
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Send us a Text Message. You know her, and if you clicked on this episode to listen, you probably LOVE her on Real Housewives of Orange County! Gina Kirschenheiter is so fun, vulnerable and in a world where it's hard to be REAL - she's mastering it. Gina is a mom to three kids, and we talk about the highs and lows of motherhood, being real with your…
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At some point, we all need healing in our lives. Whether it is for our body because of an injury or illness, or our mind because of heartbreak or grief, or our soul because of unforgiveness or hopelessness, we desire healing and wholeness. When we continue to walk around wounded and broken, the wounds can fester and the poison leaks out in our atti…
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Send us a Text Message. Theres nothing I love more than sharing an inspiring story and this one is definitely that! This story has been everywhere, national news, ESPN, sports talk radio… As soon as I heard Parker Byrd’s story, I knew I wanted to meet the momma behind this young man whose story is impacting so many people! Parker is a baseball play…
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What steals your joy? There are many things in life which can threaten our joy from circumstances to other people to our own mindset. Doris Swift shares what she has learned from John 15 about how to combat the joy stealers in our life. When we recognize what we are struggling with and then connect to the true vine of Jesus, we can have the fruit o…
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Send us a Text Message. I have loved following Kathie Lee Gifford's career! As a young girl who wanted to be in broadcasting, I thought Kathie Lee had the ideal life- a talk show host on a major network, wife to a former NFL player, and mother to two children the country loved getting to watch grow up. She was so gracious to spend time with me in t…
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Have you ever experienced a devastating loss? Jesus says we will have trouble in this world, but He has overcome the world. Betty Ringeisen has experienced the devastating loss of not one or two miscarriages, but five. We explore why it is important to share the story of loss and how trusting in God's goodness can provide comfort and restoration in…
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Send us a Text Message. We're bringing the party to you! In this episode, Jennifer is joined by her friend Jamie Brown as they share ALL the best items tried, tested, and sometimes tasted from the annual Favorite Things party! Be sure to subscribe to be a GIFMM Insider by March 1 and the complete shopping guide will be emailed right to you! Become …
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Send us a Text Message. Leah is an answer to prayer in the Smith household and the perfect compliment to Conner. These two are getting married soon, and today, Leah joins Jennifer on the podcast. Leah is a former professional surfer, a Bible college student, and the CEO of her soon to be released swimwear line "Legacy the Label." She has been gifte…
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Have you ever felt inadequate for the task God called you to do? Mandy Hood knows how that feels. Mandy shares her journey of helping to create a community-based women’s ministry in her hometown and what she has learned in the process. When she first felt God calling her, she wasn’t sure how it would look, but declares the ride has been worth it. M…
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Send us a Text Message. TWO TIME Superbowl MVP Patrick Mahomes is heading back to the biggest game of the year for the THIRD time as the quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs. His mom, Randi, invited us into her home near Tyler, Texas, to visit her home and the childhood home of Patrick the day before she headed out to the Super Bowl. We talk abou…
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Has your faith ever felt stale or blah? Stephanie Rousselle shares a feast of insight and inspiration along with some practical tips on how to keep our faith fresh. Looking at different cultural perspectives can spice things up and trying a variety of spiritual disciplines can add flavor to your walk with Christ. Above all, when we take the Bible i…
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You know what happens when you pray for patience? I learned that the same concept applies when you make HOPE your word of the year. Hope is still a postive expection and you need to place your hope in God, not people or circumstances. Instead of downloading hope into our heart, God gives us opportunities to cultivate hope in the middle of the heart…
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Send us a Text Message. Lots to celebrate over here! Jennifer's son, country music artist Conner Smith released his debut full-length album- SMOKY MOUNTAINS. There's no one better to talk to Conner about the story and the heart behind the songs he chose for the album than his momma, Jennifer. Listen to the album, listen to the podcast! We're thankf…
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