Moms With A Call

S1:EP14 “Corporate Jesus”, Evan Jevnikar’s Testimony of Science, Shame, and the Savior Who Stayed

Episode Description:Welcome to Moms With A Call, a space for the spiritually curious and the courageously healing.
In this deeply personal episode, McKenzie and Rebecca sit down with McKenzie’s husband, Evan Jevnikar (aka @dailydinoguy), for an unfiltered and hope-filled conversation about faith, addiction, identity, and confession.
Evan shares his story, from growing up in Arizona and committing to Christianity at a young age, to struggling with pornography addiction, battling suicidal thoughts during COVID, and ultimately finding healing through community, accountability, and God’s relentless love.
This isn’t a conversation about perfection. It’s a conversation about honesty. About letting go of the version of “corporate Jesus” we were taught and discovering a God who sees every part of us and stays.
We talk about:- Early faith and hidden addictions- Shame, confession, and the power of accountability- The impact of porn addiction on identity and relationships- How paleontology and faith surprisingly align- God’s faithfulness in the darkest seasons
If you’ve ever felt like your struggle disqualifies you from God’s love, this one’s for you. You are not too far gone. And you’re not alone.
Episode Timeline:00:34 – Special guest intro: Evan Jevnikar01:44 – Evan's early life and spiritual upbringing08:35 – High school challenges and broken friendships16:20 – Searching for identity in college28:50 – Confession, community, and accountability44:28 – Judgment, grace, and human imperfection45:34 – The complexity of pornography addiction46:20 – Personal reflections on shame and struggle48:58 – The ripple effects of addiction51:49 – True faith and finding accountability54:01 – How paleontology points back to God01:06:03 – Depression and isolation during COVID01:11:55 – Facing suicidal thoughts01:12:24 – Finding hope, healing, and real love01:19:17 – Final encouragement for those still wrestling
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S1:EP13 Midnight Series, Shampoo Bottles & Spiritual Warfare

Show Notes:Welcome back to the Midnight Series where the conversations run deep, the lights are low, and nothing is off-limits.
In this vulnerable episode, Rebecca and McKenzie open up about the spiritual warfare they faced in the weeks leading up to launching the podcast and how it shaped everything.
From anxiety attacks to demonic encounters, they share what it’s really like to prepare spiritually for something God is calling you into. This isn’t a polished or tidy conversation; it’s an honest one about doubt, fear, surrender, and the power of prayer when everything feels heavy.
We talk about:
How spiritual warfare shows up in everyday life
The pressure, resistance, and fear before saying “yes” to God
Why confession, prayer, and truth-telling are essential to growth
Childhood spiritual encounters that made a lasting impact
The funny (and very real) story of the shampoo bottle moment
If you’ve ever felt like following God stirred something in the spiritual realm or made you question if you were “crazy” for feeling it, this episode will remind you that you’re not alone. The battle is real. And so is the One who fights with you.
Episode Timeline:00:33 – Opening prayer and setting the tone01:49 – Personal experiences with anxiety and spiritual attacks04:57 – Childhood encounters that shaped spiritual awareness06:27 – A year of surrender, resistance, and preparation17:35 – The infamous shampoo bottle incident28:50 – The moment we knew we had to share30:15 – Naming anxiety and calling out spiritual warfare31:47 – The power of prayer, confession, and asking for help34:52 – Facing doubts, fears, and spiritual resistance37:33 – What spiritual growth really looks like42:40 – What we’re learning on the other side50:34 – Final reflections and encouragement
Connect with Moms With A Call:Join the conversation with McKenzie + Rebecca on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, & YouTube → @momswithacallGet show updates, behind-the-scenes moments, and more at www.momswithacall.comListen and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts: Apple, Spotify, YouTube, and AmazonLeave a review and let us know how this episode moved you — your words mean more than you know.
Have a story to share?If you or someone you know has a story of faith, healing, or redemption that could encourage others, we’d love to hear from you. Reach out to us at momswithacall@gmail.com.
Intro + Outro Music by Jason BowlesBranding + Design by www.dvoorheisdesigns.com

S1:EP11 Part One: "And God" From Rock Bottom to Redemption, Kellie Griggs Inspiring Journey

Welcome to Moms With A Call, a podcast for the spiritually curious, the tender-hearted, and the ones still figuring it out.
In this special episode, McKenzie and Rebecca sit down with their first guest, Kellie Griggs, for an honest and powerful conversation about identity, insecurity, and what it means to return to faith after hitting rock bottom.
Kellie opens up about growing up surrounded by strong women, navigating deep struggles with codependency and comparison, and the long journey back to herself, and to God. Together, we talk about the pressure to perform, how social media shapes our sense of worth, and why authentic friendship and surrender are more needed now than ever.
We talk about:
Growing up strong… but still unsure
The quiet weight of insecurity and codependency
A rock-bottom moment that cracked everything open
Parenting through generational change
Church culture, healing, and how to discern your place
This is Part 1 of Kellie’s story; raw, relatable, and rooted in grace. Stay tuned for Part 2, where she shares a never-before-told chapter of her journey and how she met her husband.
Episode Timeline:00:33 – Meet our guest: Kellie Griggs01:20 – Childhood roots and strong women03:21 – Wrestling with identity and expectations05:34 – Hitting rock bottom and finding faith08:50 – Parenting in a new generation15:05 – A turning point: fully embracing Jesus32:36 – The book of Genesis and new beginnings33:20 – God’s sense of humor in her story33:57 – Navigating church culture and confusion35:08 – Struggles, grace, and self-discovery39:57 – The impact of social media on faith + mental health44:04 – Jealousy, comparison, and letting go48:33 – Real friendships and spiritual support59:16 – Church hurt and learning discernment01:00:44 – Final reflections and Part 2 teaser
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Have a story to share?If you or someone you know has a testimony of faith, healing, or transformation, we’d love to hear it. Reach out at momswithacall@gmail.com.

S1:EP12 Part 2: “And God” From Rock Bottom to Redemption, Kellie Griggs Inspiring Journey

Welcome back to Moms With A Call, a podcast for the spiritually curious, the tender-hearted, and the ones still figuring it out.
In this second part of her story, Kellie Griggs invites us into a beautiful and hard-earned love story; one marked by deep faith, unexpected challenges, and the kind of perseverance that can only come from God.
Kellie shares how she met her husband Sterling at church, and how their relationship grew through seasons of doubt, healing, and pursuit. From overcoming insecurities to navigating Sterling’s life-threatening health battle, this episode is a powerful testament to love refined through fire, and the strength found in community, prayer, and God’s provision.
We also explore Kellie’s incredible journey in the field of nursing, including a pivotal (and humbling) moment meeting President George W. Bush, and the ways she’s continued to use her voice to advocate for others.
We talk about:
Meeting Sterling and learning to receive love
Walking through health crises as a young couple
The power of therapy, communication, and community
Becoming a nurse and a voice for the unheard
Surrendering control and trusting God in the unknown
If you’ve ever questioned your capacity to hold it all together, this episode is your reminder that you were never meant to. God holds it with you.
Episode Timeline:00:56 – Navigating new faith and friendships03:33 – Sterling’s persistent pursuit04:15 – Overcoming self-doubt and embracing love09:32 – Balancing family and future dreams12:29 – Kellie’s journey through nursing and advocacy29:06 – Stepping into leadership and new beginnings32:36 – Building a strong spiritual foundation33:03 – Therapy, healing, and the gift of community33:27 – Struggles, realizations, and deeper surrender36:07 – Marriage and communication in real life37:27 – Sterling’s unexpected medical crisis41:46 – The community that carried them44:49 – Facing fears and holding onto hope50:09 – Miraculous recovery and what it taught them01:04:42 – The meaning of true surrender
Connect with Moms With A Call:Join the conversation with McKenzie + Rebecca on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok & YouTube → @momswithacallGet show updates, behind-the-scenes moments, and more at www.momswithacall.comListen and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts: Apple, Spotify, YouTube, and AmazonLeave a review and let us know how this episode moved you — your words mean more than you know.
Have a story to share?If you or someone you know has a story of faith, healing, or redemption that could encourage others, we’d love to hear from you. Reach out to us at momswithacall@gmail.com.
Intro + Outro Music by Jason BowlesBranding + Design by www.dvoorheisdesigns.com

S1:EP10 Midnight Series, Two Moms, One Call: The Story Behind Our Spiritual Connection

Welcome to the very first episode of the Midnight Series  a space for late-night conversations about the things we’re usually too tired (or too afraid) to say out loud.
In this cozy kickoff, Rebecca and McKenzie invite you into their story of two women brought together during Hurricane Helene relief efforts who had no idea that God was planting the seeds of something much bigger. From building a nonprofit to walking through spiritual disillusionment, they share how an unlikely friendship, full of honest conversations and hesitant obedience, turned into a podcast that’s all about faith, surrender, and storytelling.
This episode sets the tone for what’s to come: real stories from ordinary people with extraordinary God moments. If you’ve ever felt the nudge to say “yes” before you felt ready, this one’s for you.
What We Talk About:
The challenge of recording their very first virtual episode
How Hurricane Helene unexpectedly brought them together
Starting a nonprofit and the spiritual questions that followed
Honest thoughts on surrender, spiritual warfare, and obedience
Why Moms With A Call isn’t just a podcast… it’s a calling
Episode Timeline:00:46 First Virtual Episode Challenges01:50 How We Met: The Hurricane Helene Story03:38 Building the Nonprofit Together05:28 First In-Person Meeting06:24 Spiritual Conversations and Connections14:14 The Birth of the Podcast Idea21:51 Launching Moms with a Call24:31 Spiritual Warfare and Surrender28:54 Conclusion and Next Episode Teaser
Connect with Moms With A Call:Join the conversation with McKenzie + Rebecca on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, & YouTube → @momswithacallGet show updates, behind-the-scenes moments, and more at www.momswithacall.comListen and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts: Apple, Spotify, YouTube, and Amazon.Leave a review and let us know how this episode moved you — your words mean more than you know.
Have a powerful testimony?If you or someone you know has a story of faith, healing, or redemption that could encourage others, we’d love to hear from you. Reach out to us at momswithacall@gmail.com.
Intro + Outro Music by Jason BowlesBranding + Design by D. Voorheis Designs

S1:EP9 Rebecca’s Testimony Part 4: The New Garden

Welcome to Moms With A Call, a place where healing unfolds one story at a time. In this final part of her four-part testimony, Rebecca shares how her slow, deeply personal return to faith became rooted in motherhood, scripture, and the quiet presence of a gentle God.
What began in spiritual darkness has turned into something steady and sacred. Using the garden metaphor first introduced in Part 1, Rebecca reflects on how becoming a mother, reconnecting with her husband Ross, and engaging with the Bible began to till the hardened soil of her heart. Her faith didn’t come rushing in—it grew slowly, quietly, and often through unexpected moments: nursing her daughter Phoebe, feeling seen by scripture, and realizing that Jesus wasn’t a distant judge but a present, compassionate gardener.
We talk about:
The quiet beauty of spiritual awakening
How unplanned pregnancy opened the door to purpose
Breastfeeding, bonding, and the sacredness of motherhood
A love story that grew through surrender and support
Jesus as a gardener—nurturing, patient, and present
This episode is a love letter to anyone who wonders if it's too late, too complicated, or too broken for faith to take root again. It’s not. There’s still time. And you are deeply seen.
Episode Timeline00:32 – The power of testimonies and authentic storytelling01:51 – A slow and quiet spiritual awakening03:06 – An unexpected pregnancy changes everything04:28 – The sacred initiation into motherhood05:58 – Reframing faith through fresh eyes18:42 – Meeting Ross and the healing of true partnership24:48 – A tangent… but a good one about her husband25:17 – Saying yes to motherhood27:45 – The early, raw days with baby Phoebe29:21 – The curiosity of breastfeeding and connection31:25 – A new beginning grounded in grace33:02 – Reconnecting with scripture and a deeper peace38:51 – Phoebe’s sweet spiritual sensitivity44:04 – Peace, healing, and a God who tends gardens45:18 – Final thoughts and closing reflections
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S1:EP8 Rebecca’s Testimony Part 3: The Pit

Welcome to Moms With A Call, a space where nothing is too messy for grace. In this raw and courageous episode, Rebecca shares Part 3 of her testimony—a chapter she calls “The Pit,” a season marked by anxiety, spiritual numbness, and a desperate search for relief.
Together, McKenzie and Rebecca talk about what it feels like to spiral, when freedom turns into disconnection, when panic attacks steal your breath, and when religion feels more like a weight than a refuge. Rebecca speaks honestly about turning away from spiritual guidance, navigating therapy and medication, and the slow, painful unraveling of who she thought she was.
This is not a story of resolution—it’s a story of being in the thick of it. And it’s for anyone who has ever whispered, “Where is God in this?”
We talk about:
The emotional and physical toll of anxiety
What happens when we reject the version of God we were given
Shame, self-protection, and spiritual detachment
The fears and freedom found in therapy and medication
How parents show up in our most fragile moments
You are not alone in the pit. There is a God who sees in the dark, and this episode is a sacred reminder of that.
Episode Timeline00:35 – The Pit begins: a dark season of the soul05:59 – The rising tide of anxiety15:45 – Rejecting religion, still yearning for truth21:07 – “Life Without Me” – intrusive thoughts and fear21:39 – Wrestling with therapy and medication22:52 – The weight of mental health and spiritual crisis25:06 – When numbness replaces faith26:29 – Self-destruction and seeking escape32:35 – How her parents responded in the chaos36:07 – Final reflections and an invitation for the hurting
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S1:EP7 Rebecca’s Testimony Part 2: The Stone

Welcome back to Moms With A Call, where honest faith meets real life. In Part 2 of her testimony, Rebecca opens up about her early years, growing up in a home where one parent loved Jesus and the other had no relationship with Him. That duality created both safety and confusion—a tension many listeners will find deeply relatable.
Together, McKenzie and Rebecca unpack how childhood labels like “too sensitive” can shape our self-worth, how well-meaning family dynamics can still leave emotional imprints, and how early encounters with religion can either draw us in or push us away. This episode gently holds the in-between—the place where questions begin and identity is quietly forming.
We talk about:
Growing up between two spiritual worldviews
Sensitivity, emotional awareness, and how they’re often misunderstood
The complexity of loving family members who also cause pain
Parenting with gentleness and grace in light of our own stories
How disconnection from the Church shaped her faith journey
This is a tender chapter of Rebecca’s story, one that reminds us that identity isn’t built in a moment—it’s formed in the quiet wrestlings of our becoming.
Episode Timeline00:29 – Beginning of Rebecca’s testimony00:55 – Being a sensitive child in a divided spiritual home02:23 – Family dynamics and unspoken challenges04:19 – Wrestling with faith and self-understanding08:05 – Feeling labeled and misunderstood10:10 – Parenting through grace instead of pressure19:26 – Juggling motherhood and inner healing21:35 – The tension between calling and caregiving22:41 – Navigating faith and family loyalty27:31 – When teenage years bring faith into question33:12 – The moment of disconnection from religion39:49 – Final reflections + preview of Part 3
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S1:EP6 Rebecca’s Testimony Part 1: The Garden

Welcome to Moms With A Call, a podcast for the spiritually curious and the courageously healing. In this sacred episode, Rebecca invites us into the beginning of her testimony, using the metaphor of The Garden to gently unpack the layers of emotional survival, dissociation, and the long road toward healing.
Through honest conversation and reflection, Rebecca explores what it means to live in self-protection mode, to build inner walls, mask pain with control, and settle for the illusion of peace. It is also a story of breakthrough: stepping out of the “secret garden” we build to survive and into the grace-filled wilderness where God does His most tender work.
We talk about:
The garden as both refuge and prison
Anxiety, panic, and the illusion of control
Dissociation as a coping mechanism
What true peace feels like when we finally let go
The moment surrender begins, even if imperfectly
This episode is for anyone who has ever felt like they were keeping it all together on the outside but falling apart on the inside. There is room for you here.
Timestamps01:19 – Introducing The Garden metaphor02:11 – Rebecca shares her story of emotional survival04:55 – Honest reflection and the cost of dissociation08:37 – The secret garden and internal boundaries13:08 – Surrendering control and learning what peace really is17:17 – A preview of what is to come in Part 2
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S1:E5 Unraveled, McKenzie’s Testimony Part 4: A New Beginning

Welcome back to Moms With A Call, a space for the tender, the wrestling, and the spiritually curious. In this deeply vulnerable episode, McKenzie shares the final chapter of her personal testimony. What unfolds is a vulnerable and redemptive reflection on emotional abuse, family betrayal, religious trauma, and the long journey back to a God who never left.
Through spiritual exploration, heartbreak, and a quiet but powerful encounter with Jesus, McKenzie walks us through how grace found her in the wreckage. This conversation invites anyone who’s ever questioned their worth, their faith, or their place in the Church to take a deep breath and know healing is possible, and you’re not alone.
We talk about:
Living with trauma guilt and the weight of silence
Wrestling with religious hurt and the fear of surrender
The difference between manmade religion and the radical love of Jesus
What Scripture reveals in seasons of spiritual warfare
How true Christianity welcomes, includes, and restores
This one is full of hope. And we pray it meets you where you are.
01:38 God's Presence in Dark Times
05:54 Spiritual Exploration and Revelation
09:44 The Power of Scripture
17:42 The Importance of Surrender
26:13 Exploring Other Religions
27:27 The Magnitude of Jesus' Sacrifice
31:01 Hope in Promises Amidst a Terrifying World
31:36 Understanding the Living Word
35:15 Manifestation and Spiritual Exploration
40:40 Inclusivity in Christianity
44:46 Judgment and Religious Superiority
 
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Join the conversation with McKenzie + Rebecca on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, & Youtube → @momswithacall
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Listen and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts: Apple, Spotify, YouTube, and Amazon.
Leave a review and let us know how this episode moved you, your words mean more than you know.
If you or someone you know has a story of faith, healing, or redemption that could encourage others, we’d love to hear from you. Reach out to us at momswithacall@gmail.com.
Intro + Outro Music by Jason Bowles, Branding by https://www.dvoorheisdesigns.com/