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Episode #47: When God Takes Away

If God is good and wants good things for us, why does it sometimes feel like He’s subtracting from our lives? Barbie Bassett, Therese Apel, and Traci Lee explore seasons of loss, change, and letting go—and how God may use what He removes to protect us, prepare us, and make room for something deeper. If you’ve ever struggled to trust God when life feels like it’s shrinking, this honest conversation is for you.
Produced by Daniel Anderson at Audio Alchemy Productions.

Episode #45: Healthy Boundaries, Stronger Faith, Why Saying “No” Can Honor God

Setting boundaries isn’t unloving, it’s often an act of faithful stewardship.
In Episode 45 of Y’all… Listen Here, Barbie Bassett, Therese Apel, and Traci Lee tackle one of the most misunderstood topics in Christian life: boundaries. Does following Christ mean always saying “yes”? Is protecting your peace selfish? How do you love others well without allowing yourself to be repeatedly hurt or taken advantage of?
Through an honest, faith-centered conversation, the hosts explore the difference between grace and enabling, forgiveness and reconciliation, and compassion and unhealthy self-sacrifice. They discuss why healthy boundaries are not barriers to love, but tools that help us steward the relationships, responsibilities, and lives God has entrusted to us.
Whether you’re struggling with difficult family dynamics, friendships, workplace relationships, or learning to say “no” without guilt, this episode offers biblical encouragement and practical wisdom to help you walk in love while honoring the healthy boundaries God calls us to establish.
Join Barbie, Therese, and Traci for a conversation that reminds us that protecting your God-given purpose is not unloving, it’s wise stewardship.
This episode is proudly sponsored by The BrickFolio Podcast. 
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Produced by Daniel Anderson at Audio Alchemy Productions.

Episode 46: Growth Never Ends, Becoming the Person You’re Meant to Be

Does personal growth have an expiration date, or are we meant to keep becoming throughout every season of life?
In Episode 46 of Y’all… Listen Here, Barbie Bassett, Traci Lee, and Therese explore what it truly means to continue growing as an adult. While we often associate self-discovery with our teenage years or the beginning of our careers, life’s greatest lessons often come much later. Through honest conversation, the hosts discuss how our experiences, relationships, setbacks, faith, and purpose continue to shape who we are, no matter our age.
Whether you’re navigating a career change, raising a family, rediscovering yourself after hardship, or simply wondering what comes next, this episode is a reminder that growth is not limited by age. Becoming is a lifelong journey.
This episode is proudly sponsored by the BrickFolio Podcast.
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Produced by Daniel Anderson at Audio Alchemy Productions.

Episode #44: Have I Really Forgiven? How to Know When Forgiveness Is Real

On Episode 44 of Y’all… Listen Here, Barbie Bassett and Therese Apel tackle a question many people wrestle with but rarely talk about honestly: How do I know if I’ve truly forgiven someone?
We often say the words “I forgive you,” but the emotional weight of hurt, betrayal, or disappointment can linger long after those words are spoken. So what does real forgiveness actually look like? And how can we tell the difference between simply saying we’ve forgiven someone and truly releasing the hurt?
Joining the conversation is Gary Maze, Director of Church Relations at French Camp Academy. Together, Barbie, Therese, and Gary explore the heart of forgiveness, what faith teaches about letting go, and why forgiveness is often more of a process than a single moment. They discuss the tension between remembering what happened and choosing to move forward, as well as the freedom that can come when forgiveness becomes genuine.
This episode offers thoughtful insight for anyone navigating difficult relationships, personal healing, or the challenge of extending grace when it feels nearly impossible.
This episode is graciously made possible by Integrity Restorations Tub and Shower Refinishing, proudly serving the Jackson metro area for 23 years. Call / text 601-672-6591 or visit www.TUBGUY.org for your free virtual estimate!
 
This episode is produced by Daniel Anderson at Audio Alchemy Productions.
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Episode #43: When Imperfect People Fill Imperfect Churches

On Episode 43 of Y’all… Listen Here, Barbie Bassett and Therese Apel dive into a conversation that hits close to home for many people who have ever been part of a church community. Churches are made up of people, and people are imperfect. So what happens when those imperfections show up inside an organization that is supposed to reflect grace, faith, and unity?
Today’s guest, Gary Maze, Director of Church Relations at French Camp Academy, joins the conversation to unpack the realities of human behavior inside church life. Together, they explore why conflict, misunderstanding, and broken expectations often surface in faith communities, how those dynamics impact the health of a church organization, and what it really means to pursue grace in the middle of imperfect situations.
This honest and thoughtful discussion looks at the tension between the ideals of the church and the realities of human nature. Whether you have spent decades in church leadership, attend every Sunday, or have stepped away because of hurt, this episode offers insight, perspective, and a reminder that faith communities are ultimately made up of people still learning how to love, forgive, and grow.
This episode is graciously made possible by Integrity Restorations Tub and Shower Refinishing, proudly serving the Jackson metro area for 23 years. Call / text 601-672-6591 or visit www.TUBGUY.org for your free virtual estimate!
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This episode is produced by Daniel Anderson at Audio Alchemy Productions.

Episode #42: You’re Not Behind, You’re Becoming, Trusting God in Every Season.

Ever feel like everyone else is ahead of you?
 
Like you missed your moment, took a wrong turn, or somehow ended up in the “waiting room” of life while everyone else is moving forward?
 
In this episode of Y’all… Listen Here, Barbie Bassett, Therese Apel, and Traci Lee have an honest, heart level conversation about the truth we often forget, every phase of life carries an assignment.
 
The mountaintops.
 
The messy middle.
 
The quiet seasons that feel unseen.
 
All of it matters.
 
Together, they unpack what it means to trust God when you feel behind, overlooked, or forgotten, and wrestle with the question so many of us ask but rarely say out loud, does God’s faithfulness depend on the season we’re in?
 
You’ll hear stories, laughter, perspective shifts, and the gentle reminder that maybe you’re not behind at all. Maybe God is doing deeper work than you can see.
 
If you’re in a season of waiting, rebuilding, starting over, or simply wondering what’s next, this conversation will feel like three friends sitting across the table saying, “Y’all… you’re going to be okay.”
 
Because God hasn’t forgotten you. Not for a second. 
 
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This episode is produced by Daniel Anderson at Audio Alchemy Productions. 

Episode #41 - When Friendships Change: Letting Go, Letting God, and Moving Forward with Grace

Friendships shape our lives in powerful ways. They’re the people we pray with, laugh with, and build dreams beside. But what happens when those relationships change or quietly fade away?
Today on Y’all… Listen Here, Barbie Bassett, Therese Apel, and Traci Lee have an honest and heartfelt conversation about the ache of shifting friendships. How do we handle the disappointment without becoming bitter? How do we grieve what was while still trusting that God is sovereign, intentional, and kind? And how do we move forward with grace when someone we love is no longer walking the same path?
This episode is raw, encouraging, and deeply relatable for anyone who has ever had to let go while still holding on to faith.
We’re also incredibly grateful to Integrity Restorations for sponsoring today’s episode. We couldn’t share this message without the support of local businesses and organizations, so thank you, Integrity Restorations. For affordable bathtub, shower, and countertop refinishing, call or text Daniel Anderson at 601-672-6591 or visit www.TUBGUY.org for more information.
 
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This episode is produced by Daniel Anderson at Audio Alchemy Productions.

Episode #40, One Word to Shape the Year

In this inspiring Episode 40 of Y’all Listen Here, Barbie Bassett, Traci Lee, and Therese Apel dive into a simple idea that can change everything in the year ahead. Every new year brings fresh pages. Not a resolution, not a checklist, but one word to anchor your focus, guide your decisions, and shape how you move through 2026.
The ladies share their personal words for the year, what those words mean, and how choosing one intentional theme can help you walk with purpose through work, family, faith, and life.
If you are tired of resolutions that fade by February or goals that feel overwhelming, this episode offers a refreshing way to begin again.
This episode is proudly sponsored by Audio Alchemy Productions, Mississippi’s full service podcast production team, helping voices be heard through studio recording, editing, livestreaming, and distribution support.
 
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Episode #39: When People Walk Out or Catch You Off Guard

In episode number 39 of the Y’all… Listen Here Podcast, Barbie Bassett, Therese Apel, and Traci Lee open up about one of life’s toughest lessons: how to handle it when people walk out of your life or say things that cut deep. The ladies get honest about grace, boundaries, and keeping your peace when others let you down. It is a real, heartfelt conversation about self-worth, forgiveness, and moving forward with strength.
 
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This episode is produced by Daniel Anderson at Audio Alchemy Productions.

Episode #38 - Into the Ice, Into the Fire: Barbie Bassett and Squirrel Face the Elements at Center Space

In this episode, Barbie Bassett from the Y’all… Listen Here podcast and Squirrel from Squirrel World TV step far outside the comfort zone and into a powerful contrast therapy session at Center Space in Jackson, Mississippi. Guided by Zed Thompson, the owner of Center Space at 1525 Lelia Dr, they move through cold plunge and sauna cycles that test the mind, body, and spirit.
 
This is not just about the physical shock of icy water or the intensity of dry heat. Both Barbie and Squirrel talk about the emotional and psychological walls that come up when the body is screaming to quit. They share what it felt like to push through shaking, burning lungs, and the instinct to run, and how breathing, trust, and presence carried them through the discomfort into something deeper.
 
Zed does more than guide the process. He creates a space where people feel supported in the hardest moments, where the struggle turns into clarity and the discomfort turns into release. Barbie and Squirrel discuss how this session opened up conversations on stress, grief, identity, and the strength we do not know we have until we meet it.
 
If you want to experience this for yourself, Center Space hosts a free cold plunge and sauna community session every Sunday at 3 pm. You do not need experience, just a willingness to show up and breathe.
 
Center Space
1525 Lelia Dr
Jackson, MS 39216
 
This episode was filmed by James Wells with Midtown Media along with Daniel Anderson of Audio Alchemy Productions. The edit was completed by Ari Atarji with Audio Alchemy Productions.