Middle-Class Matters is a bold, faith-driven podcast where Texas mother-daughter duo Renae and Brooke get real about the everyday struggles facing America’s middle class. From family and finances to faith, education, and social issues, they dive deep into the challenges and the blessings that shape working-class life today.Each week, they share honest conversations, inspiring guest stories, and spiritual encouragement with a Southern dose of sass, heart, and truth. If you’ve ever felt overlooked, overwhelmed, or just plain tired, this show is for you.Because here, we believe in real talk, real life, and real solutions, rooted in trut...
Latest episodes
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32 min
Is There a Dark Side of Nursing? When Caring Comes at a Cost
Nurses are called to care for others, but what happens when caring comes at a cost.Behind the scrubs, long shifts, and dedication to patients is a side of nursing that many people…
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32 min
Think Homeownership Is Out of Reach? Think Again
Buying a home can feel overwhelming, especially if you're not sure where to begin. Questions about credit, saving for a down payment, qualifying for a loan, and navigating the home…
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40 min
DeLIVERed Part 2: Joy in Abundance, When God Turns Suffering into a Legacy
Lisa Barker thought receiving a liver transplant was the end of her story. It was only the beginning.Four months after her transplant, God placed an unexpected burden on her heart—…
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46 min
DeLIVERed, Part 1: A Miracle Liver, Amazing Grace, and Carrying Hope During Suffering
Just a year and a half after saying "I do," Lisa and Reid Barker thought they were beginning the life they had always dreamed of together. Then, over Super Bowl weekend, everything…
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48 min
From Controversial to Commonplace: How Chiropractic Care Found Its Place in Modern Healthcare
Chiropractic care has come a long way—from once being dismissed by many in traditional medicine to becoming a familiar part of healthcare today. But what changed, and what can chir…
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38 min
Little Ones, Big Decisions: Choosing the Right Child Care Center
Choosing someone to care for your child may be one of the biggest decisions you'll ever make as a parent.In this helpful episode of Middle-Class Matters, Brooke and Renae sit down…
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50 min
From Works to Grace: One Man’s Journey to Jesus
What if you spent your entire life trying to earn God's approval through works... only to discover you never could?In this powerful episode of Middle-Class Matters, Brooke and Rena…
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1 h 09
Why do I still feel bad? Finding Hope Through Functional Medicine
Why do I still feel bad? If you've ever struggled with fatigue, brain fog, weight gain, digestive issues, hormone imbalances, or chronic symptoms and wondered why you're not gettin…
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33 min
Hungry for More: The Power of Fasting and Prayer
In this powerful and faith-filled episode of Middle-Class Matters, Brooke and Renae sit down with Dustin and Michelle Gerig, who share their personal journey of seeking God through…
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45 min
From Childhood Abuse to Freedom in Christ: A Journey from Trauma to Freedom
In this raw and deeply moving episode of Middle-Class Matters, Brooke and Renae sit down with Dustin Gerig, who shares his powerful testimony of pain, struggle, and redemption.Rais…
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38 min
You Can Do Hard Things: A Husband’s Tribute to Love and Courage
In this deeply heartfelt episode of Middle-Class Matters, Brooke and Renae sit down with Terry Aslin, a retired healthcare administrator and first-time author, who shares the story…
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48 min
What If It's Spiritual? Deliverance Ministry and the Reality of Spiritual Warfare
In this bold and thought-provoking episode of Middle-Class Matters, Brooke and Renae sit down with Pastors Jacob and Katrinna Forest, founders of The Bridge Church in Bellmead, Tex…
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33 min
Becoming Your True Self: Living with Purpose, Gratitude, and Faith
In this empowering episode of Middle-Class Matters, Brooke and Renae sit down with Licensed Clinical Social Worker, author, speaker, and ministry leader Yolanda Wilson Smith to tal…
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34 min
Did They Go to Hell? Suicide, Truth, and Grace
Suicide is one of the most painful and misunderstood topics in both the church and our communities. For many families, the grief is compounded by something even heavier—fear, guilt…
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36 min
Degrees, Debt, and Direction: What Parents Need to Know
In this eye-opening episode of Middle-Class Matters, Brooke and Renae sit down with Camryn Herman and Christy Sais from Texas State Technical College to talk about a question many…
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35 min
The Lost Language: Why Cursive Still Matters
What if an entire generation grows up unable to read their own history—or even a handwritten letter from someone they love?In this eye-opening episode of Middle-Class Matters, Broo…
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41 min
Adopted at Birth: Finding the Missing Puzzle Piece of My Story
What would you do if a piece of your story always felt missing?In this heartfelt episode of Middle-Class Matters, Brooke and Renae sit down with Randa, who spent much of her life w…
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42 min
Don’t Let Your Suffering Go to Waste: From Meth Addiction to Redemption
In this deeply moving episode of Middle-Class Matters, Brooke and Renae sit down with Casey Rawles Moore, author of Don’t Let Your Suffering Go to Waste, who shares her powerful st…
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59 min
Counterfeit Culture: Finding Freedom After Leaving a Cult Outside of Waco
What happens when the place you trust most to guide your family slowly begins controlling your choices and causing you to lose sight of who you truly are?In this episode of Middle-…
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41 min
Once Upon a Child: Finding Hope After Miscarriage
In this heartfelt episode of Middle-Class Matters, Brooke and Renae sit down with author, publisher, and businesswoman Kennisha Thornton, who shares her journey through five miscar…