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Being a woman… it's complicated. Right? The expectations. The relationships. All the freaking beauty products. It can be overwhelming to try to go it alone. IKR? - I know, right? - is a podcast for women, by women. It's a place to be known. To be challenged. To be understood. Because no one wants to go it alone. Hosts Alli and Latasha pull back the veil on what's going on in the minds of women to prove that we're all in this together and there's a God who wants in on it too.
Dating is hard, even in the best of times—and these are not the best of times. How do we even think about finding that special someone or building a relationship when we can't even see each other's faces? Today Alli and LaTasha talk relationships with Bronwyn Lea, author of Beyond Awkward Side Hugs.
"God said." "Gold told me." Okay, so great. God talked to you...apparently. But for the rest of us normal people, how do you know that it's God and not just last night's pizza? Today Alli and LaTasha talk about how to know if God is actually talking.
Murders, protests, riots, and rage—we're living in unprecedented times right now, and it's hard. It's hard to keep up, it's hard to know what to think or feel, and it's harder than ever to connect and bridge the gap. Today LaTasha and Alli talk about racism, perspectives, and how to actually care for each other.
It's been a minute, right? Well, we're back—but in case you somehow hadn't noticed, things are a bit of a mess these days. Today Alli and LaTasha talk about living in the new normal.
Season three comes to a close as Alli, LaTasha, and a special guest answer your questions—from makeup secrets, to navigating complicated relationships, to why LaTasha doesn't put much faith in the Enneagram.
In a world where leadership is generally defined by white males, what does it mean to lead as a female? Alli and LaTasha invite two special guests to join them for a conversation around leadership, race, and how access to God changes everything.
Feelings of FOMO are generally accepted as part of modern life, but should they be? Alli and LaTasha meet up with Korrin, a recent graduate working her first job, for an in-process conversation around silencing FOMO and learning to walk in freedom.
We're all looking for our people—a safe place to laugh, cry, and belong. But adult friendships are difficult. What's a girl to do? Alli and LaTasha sit down with their friend, LeDawn, for a conversation around finding and keeping friends worth having.
In a conversation that builds off the groundwork laid last week, Alli and Latasha dive below the surface for a conversation around self-image, identity, and the messages we receive (and believe) about ourselves.
When we look in the mirror, what we see looking back at us is deeper than skin and makeup. Alli and Latasha sit down with an executive in the beauty industry for a honest conversation about beauty, comparison and learning to trust God's words.
Wouldn't life be a little bit easier if men and women could understand each other? Alli and Latasha sit down with pastor and author, Brian Tome, for an honest discussion about understanding men—covering everything from how to be married to them, to how to recognize a man worth dating, to how to raise a strong boy.
We had such a great conversation on family with our latest guest, Kim Botto, that we couldn't fit it all into one episode. Alli and Latasha spend a few extra minutes with her in a rapid-fire Q&A session.
Is the story of every family ultimately a story of forgiveness? Alli and Latasha search for an answer to that question in a vulnerable and gritty conversation around a messy topic: family.
400 years after the first slaves arrived in Virginia, culture and religion are still letting us down around race and reconciliation. Alli and Latasha welcome two guests for a gritty conversation around what Jesus has to say on this important topic.
Season Three starts with the incredible story of Brittni, a former adult film star who has found freedom in adopting the way of Jesus around sex.
Only one week until Season Three begins. In the meantime, get a glimpse into what is inspiring Alli and Latasha and hear teasers from upcoming interviews.
Alli was recently a guest on The Big Top podcast, where she got to talk motherhood, dating her husband, and how much she loves tacos.
Like what you hear? Find more The Big Top here.
Alli and LaTasha get together to spread from Christmas cheer... including why LaTasha doesn't do gifts, Alli's answered prayer, and why Christmas isn't about making you good.
Merry Christmas, friends!
The final week of Advent is all about the love of God—and how we find the manifested in community. Merry Christmas!
For the second week of Advent, Alli calls us out of the stress of the season and into the peace that Christ offers.
The Christmas season, focus your attention away from stress and shopping and back onto Jesus. Join Alli as she does that by journying through the four weeks of Advent.
This Christmas season, make time for Too Long; Didn't Read! Join hosts Eric and Mae as they explore the wild and weird of the Christmas narratives found in the Bible.
Alli and Latasha discuss their plans for the holiday, how they practice gratitude year round, and why Thanksgiving is their favorite.
Happy Thanksgiving, y'all!
Alli and Latasha reflect on a week spent trying out YOUR favorite fitness trends. Find more on Instagram @ikrpodcast.
Alli and Latasha answer YOUR questions... and things get a little testy when it comes to fast-food chicken.
Visual artist, Jess, stops by for a conversation around different ways to connect with God, ending in a unique encounter that powerfully reminds Alli and Latasha how much God knows and loves them. There will be tears.
Latasha encourages listeners to send in encouragements for Amie and to check out the new Crossroads podcast The Five Marks of a Man.
Alli and Latasha go behind prison walls for an unforgettable interview with Amie, an inmate at Dayton Correctional Institute for Women, around what it means to not let your past define your future.
Alli and Latasha bring their insecurities out into the light - and encourage you to do the same.
Alli and Latasha welcome their first male guest—pastor, author, and manly-man Brian Tome—to unmask the power insecurity has over our lives. Brian shares his insight into his insecurities, how men and women both suffer in this arena, and what we can do to live more secure.
What's right? What's wrong? What's confused? What's missing? Alli and Latasha open up about their lives - and uncover some gems - using these questions as a guide.
Alli and Latasha Facetime with author and speaker Rebekah Lyons for a discussion around what it means to live a life of freedom. Rebekah opens up about overcoming panic disorder, practicing self-reflection, and learning to trust who God created her to be.
Online dating, sexuality, and family dynamics all come to the surface as Alli and Latasha jump headfirst into this week's vulnerability challenge.
Alli and Latasha go to therapy, visiting Dr. Shantal Thomas for a lesson in cultivating more meaningful relationships. The secret sauce? Vulnerability. This practical, must-listen episode, will both inspire and challenge you... and just might change everything for the most important relationships in your life.
Alli and Latasha track their spending for one week - and the discoveries touch everything from Wendy's Dollar Menu, to Eagle Scout projects, to Shipt.
Life is all about spending. And while that certainly involves money, it's so much more than that. If we can learn to spend our time, our resources, our relationships - and yes, our money - in the best way possible, we'll "purchase" an incredible life for ourselves. Alli and Latasha sit down with their friend, Kathy, for a conversation around this, 90s rap music, and wine.
Hot yoga, painful massages, and a good book on the back porch - that and more as Alli and Latasha practice a little self-care.
Tomorrow is built on the sleep you get tonight. And women, as a whole, aren't sleeping well. If we're going to get any shut-eye, we have to learn how to deal with fear and anxiety. Alli and Latasha sit down with their new friend, Crystal, to hear her story of recovery from PTSD and depression and how it motivated her to invest in self-care - for herself and others.
Alli and Latasha put their neighboring knowledge to practice - and learn it’s not as easy as it seems.
Alli and Latasha jump into the creative play challenge - and it takes them to a piano bench and the top of some high school football bleachers.
Our insta-world has us more connected than ever... and yet women are experiencing historic levels of loneliness. If there's going to be any art of life, we're gonna need more than Facebook likes and Instagram followers. Thankfully, the answer may be closer than you realize.
What if the secret to living an adventurous, meaningful, satisfying life wasn't in thinking of life as a puzzle to be solved, but as a work of art to be created. Alli and Latasha kick off season two of IKR? looking for the good life at an art museum, over a bottle of wine, and with a local visual artist.
IKR? is back for a second season, beginning August 22nd. This time around, hosts Alli and Latasha are on the lookout for the good life - one of beauty, joy, creativity, and fun. And we think it might have something to do with thinking about life less as a puzzle to be solved and more like a work of art. Subscribe, share with a friend, and enjoy this extended look at episode 1.
Latasha is buzzing about season 2 of IKR? But before that happens, check out Spirit Stories—a brand new Crossroads podcast premiering on Saturday, June 9.
Spirit Stories is a storytelling podcast where everyday people share their close encounters with the spiritual.
An extended teaser—and your first story—is already available. Hit the subscribe button to be the first to hear these incredible stories.
Alli introduces a new podcast—Too Long; Didn't Read—alongside her friend and cohost of the new show, Mae.
Too Long; Didn't Read is an irreverent look at a reverent book—it's a podcast about the Bible. Season One finds the show investigating the weirdest stories from the pages of scripture and asking one question: why is this story in the Bible?
Hit the subscribe button now to not miss a single episode.
We asked, and you responded! Season 1 comes to a close with Alli and Latasha answering listener-submitted questions. Conversation topics include communication, dating, and the appropriate time for your child to wear a bikini. Along the way, our hosts discover a shared TV love interest, can't remember the name of Prince William's little brother, and reflect on an incredible first season of IKR?
There are seasons in life when you're just not okay. How do you deal, find hope, choose to get up in the morning when everything inside you is fighting against that? After a year of compounding personal losses, Courtney found her faith shaken to the very core. And yet, her journey toward healing brought her face to face with a God who deals in reality, values honesty, and chooses resurrection. She visits the IKR? team to tell her incredible story.
Sleeping on the ground and pooping in the woods didn't initially sound like a good time to Alli and Latasha. And yet, Woman Camp has become a regular, life-giving rhythm in both of their lives. Special guest Audrey, a Woman Camp prayer tent volunteer, stops by for a conversation around camp, God moments in the woods, and wipes.
Veteran attorney Marsha brings her straight-shooting humor and wisdom into a conversation around "bro culture," Latasha's piddly amount of Facebook friends, and why the world needs women to show up as themselves at work, home, and everywhere in-between.
Katelyn was halfway through her freshman calculus class when she had a revelation—this was not the life she wanted to live... and math kind of sucks. She visits the IKR? team to recount her inspiring story of risking everything, letting go of control, and discovering the ultimate business partner.
We're halfway through season 1 - can you believe it? Alli and Latasha reflect on the first few episodes, discuss ways listeners can connect further, and tease the season finale. And Latasha accuses Alli of talking a lot.
The stories we tell ourselves about others - be they are true or not - color all of our closest relationships. Libby Tome, wife of Crossroads' founding pastor Brian Tome, stops by to discuss taking thoughts captive, the power of gratitude, and the life changing implications of frosted tips.
Jam-packed schedules, growing to-do lists, mounting responsibilities. The pace of modern life is relentless. Is it even possible to slow down? To take a breather? To rest? Courtney visits the IKR team to talk burnout, learning to say "no," and finding hope in pop stars.
Felt the tension between work and home? It can be overwhelming. Instead of beating ourselves up to find a solution, what if we leaned into the tension instead? Alli and Latasha talk with their friend Kristin, mother of two and successful video producer, as she wrestles with this in real time... and finds a life beyond weiner dogs.
Author Jenny Baker visits with the IKR team to talk body image, finding freedom when you look in the mirror, and what she learned by choosing afternoon sex.
Hosts Alli and Latasha give an introduction to IKR? by sharing their stories, revealing why they decided to start a podcast for women, and admitting they're bad at understanding text abbreviations.
Embezzled money, fraud and drug smuggling are all part of Betty's past. Alli and Latasha sit down with her to hear the incredible true story, and discover that forgiveness is better than innocence.
Being a woman… it's complicated. Right? The expectations. The relationships. All the freaking beauty products. It can be overwhelming to try to go it alone. IKR? - I know, right? - is a podcast for women, by women. It's a place to be known. To be challenged. To be understood. Because no one wants to go it alone. Hosts Alli and Latasha pull back the veil on what's going on in the minds of women to prove that we're all in this together and there's a God who wants in on it too.