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In this episode of Got it From My Momma, I sit down with Emily Cole—wife, mom of three, and co-founder of the wildly successful Savannah Bananas alongside her husband, Jesse Cole (yes, the one in the iconic yellow tux!).

But behind the viral sensation and sold-out crowds is a story most people don’t see.

Emily shares what it looked like to walk through uncertainty, financial risk, and seasons where nothing was guaranteed… all while holding onto a dream that felt bigger than logic. We talk about the power of believing in something before you see it, supporting your spouse through big leaps, and raising a family grounded in purpose along the way.

We also dive into their heart for foster care and adoption through their organization, Bananas Foster, and how they’re using their platform to make a real difference.

This conversation is for anyone who’s ever wondered:
What if we actually went for it?

✨ In this episode, we talk about:

• Taking risks when the outcome is unknown
• The real story behind the Savannah Bananas
• Motherhood in the middle of it all
• Foster care, adoption, and living with purpose

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Today’s episode is a tender and meaningful one. I’m honored to sit down with Ellie Peak Collins, the daughter of Cindy Peak, who was tragically killed in the Covenant School shooting here in Nashville.
This is Ellie’s first interview, and I’m incredibly grateful for her willingness to share her heart. Our conversation is honest and raw as she talks about walking through unimaginable grief, the way her community surrounded her and her family in their darkest days, and the deep hope that continues to carry her forward.
What struck me most about Ellie is the posture of her heart. She speaks about the hope of heaven, the faith her mother lived so beautifully, and the choice she’s made not to live in bitterness, even sharing the sorrow she feels for the shooter’s family.
It’s a conversation about loss, faith, and the kind of hope that only God can provide.
I’m so honored to share this conversation with you.

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Today’s conversation is one I won’t soon forget.

I’m sitting down with Autumn Nelon Streetman, the youngest member of the beloved Nelon Family gospel group - a family whose harmonies have carried the hope of the Gospel to generations. But this episode isn’t about the music, its about healing after unimaginable loss… and an unshakable faith.

Autumn was six months pregnant when a plane carrying her family to a performance crashed, taking the lives of the people she loved most, including her mother, step-father, older sister and brother in law.

In our conversation, Autumn shares never-before-heard details about that day… what it was like to return to the crash site… and the sentimental items that were recovered from the wreckage.

She speaks candidly about carrying both joy and sorrow, about what it looks like to step out in faith when the future feels uncertain… and her calling to continue the music... And if you’ve ever wondered how faith survives tragedy… this is a conversation you need to hear.

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Welcome to our 2026 Favorite Things episode of the Got it From My Momma podcast! Each year I host a Galantines party where a group of my friends get together to share their Favorite Things. We spend the whole year carefully picking our favorite beauty, household, and fashion finds and every February, we come together to share our discoveries. This is the third year we’ve shared our picks with YOU! You can receive the shopping link by subscribing to the Insider Newsletter by visiting our website www.gotitfrommymommapodcast.com.

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This week Jennifer sits down with Ormie Melton, the mother of Grammy Award–winning Christian rapper and hip hop artist Lecrae, for an honest and hope-filled conversation about faith, motherhood, resilience, and redemption.

Ormie shares about Lecrae’s early years, the struggles he faced during adolescence, and the pivotal moments that helped shape his character, calling, and career. She reflects on the challenges of raising a son through uncertainty, the importance of open communication, hard work, and believing in your child’s God-given potential, even when the road is difficult.

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Debra Newell’s life became the focus of the wildly popular true crime podcast and movie Dirty John- but behind the headlines is a mother, a survivor, and a woman of deep faith.

In this episode of Got It From My Momma, Debra shares her harrowing real-life experience of falling in love with a man she met on a dating app...someone who appeared to have everything: wealth, prestige, charm, and a career in medicine. What she didn’t know was that he was a con man who would manipulate her, try to drain her financially, isolate her from her children, and ultimately bring her family into a tragic and unimaginable situation.

Debra opens up about:

• How manipulation can happen slowly—and to anyone
• The impact Dirty John had on her relationship with her children
• The weight of her daughter’s involvement in his death
• Rebuilding Trust
• And how her faith in God has sustained her through loss, shame, and healing

This is more than a true crime story. It’s a raw conversation about love, deception, motherhood, forgiveness, and finding God’s grace after trauma.

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Julie Chrisley joined me for her first solo sit-down interview since being released from prison after serving 28 months, and I don’t take that lightly.

This conversation wasn’t about headlines or reality TV. It was about faith grown in hard places, the ache of being away from her children, missing holidays and milestones, and how this experience forever changed the way she sees people and God.

I’m deeply honored she chose Got It From My Momma for her first conversation back. This episode is honest, tender, and full of perspective for anyone walking through a refining season.

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Platinum-selling country artist Jamie O’Neal joins host Jennifer Vickery Smith for an inspiring conversation about the women who shaped her, starting with her own mother, and how motherhood has transformed her music and her life.
We talk about the legacy she inherited, the legacy she’s building as a mom, and how these experiences are woven into her upcoming album arriving this January. Jamie also reflects on her early career breakout with hits like “There Is No Arizona” and “When I Think About Angels,” and shares what it feels like to enter a brand-new creative season.

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