#249. Why Are You Fighting, and Why Don’t You Give Up? The Truth Tool to Win the Inner Battle

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Episode Description: Jessica B. Harris may have been born and raised in New York City, but she has Tennessee roots through her father and has spent much of her life split between homes in the Northeast and the South – specifically New Orleans. For more than fifty years, she has been a college professor, a writer, and a lecturer, and her many books have earned her a reputation as an authority on food of the African Diaspora, as well as a lifetime achievement award from the James Beard Foundation. A few years back, Netflix adapted her book, High on the Hog: A Culinary Journey from Africa to America , into a 4 part docuseries. And I’m very proud to say that she’s a longtime contributor to Southern Living with a regular column called The Welcome Table. This episode was recorded in the Southern Living Birmingham studios, and Sid and Jessica talked about her mother’s signature mac and cheese, the cast-iron skillet she’d be sure to save if ever her house were on fire, and her dear friend, the late New Orleans chef Leah Chase. For more info visit: southernliving.com/biscuitsandjam Biscuits & Jam is produced by : Sid Evans - Editor-in-Chief, Southern Living Krissy Tiglias - GM, Southern Living Lottie Leymarie - Executive Producer Michael Onufrak - Audio Engineer/Producer Jeremiah McVay - Producer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Do you feel overwhelmed by the inner battles you face as a mom? Are you exhausted by the lies in your head that make you feel like you’re not enough? In this heartfelt episode of the Mothers Who Know Podcast, Karen Broadhead and guest Tana introduce the transformative power of the Truth Tool. Learn how to identify and reject the adversary's lies, replace them with God's truth, and partner with the Savior to find peace, strength, and hope. This episode is full of practical insights, powerful personal stories, and encouragement for moms seeking light in the middle of life's storms.

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#249. Why Are You Fighting, and Why Don’t You Give Up? The Truth Tool to Win the Inner Battle

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