Sometimes you just need to sit down, grab your favorite drink, and say the things out loud.

In this episode of The Calling Mom Podcast, CJ and Jaden keep it easy, honest, and a little unfiltered as we share our hot takes on life — the good, the confusing, and everything in between. No heavy agenda, no perfect answers… just real conversation, laughter, and thoughts you might’ve had but never said.

This one feels like sitting on the couch together, talking about life as it is — not as we wish it looked.

And now we want to hear from you 👀
What’s your hot take? On life, faith, relationships, healing, or anything in between?

Leave us a voicemail at (205)-201-0386 — we’d love to feature your thoughts in a future episode.

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Part 2 picks up right where we left off — with more dad wisdom, more laughter, and more real-life conversations about dating and relationships.Rusty talks through emotional safety, what good men actually look like, and the difference between healthy masculinity and immaturity. We also teach him modern dating terms like “delulu,” “situationship,” “soft launch,” and “the ick”… and his reactions are pure gold. Each of us shares the relationship wisdom we wish someone had told us sooner — from long-term marriage, to healing in your 20s, to staying hopeful when dating feels discouraging.This episode closes with the reminder we all need:Your story isn’t over. Healthy love is real. God uses every season.You’re worth choosing. You’re worth respecting. Don’t settle for less.Make sure to leave a comment down below or give us a call at (205)-201-0386 and tell us some of your dating stories!!

We finally brought Dad (Rusty!) onto the Calling Mom Podcast — and y’all… this conversation needed two parts. In Part 1, we jump into dating, relationships, and the lessons you collect in every season of life. CJ and Rusty share how they first met and what they’re still learning 25+ years into marriage, while Jaden opens up about her new season with honesty, humor, and a whole lot of hope.You’ll hear Rusty’s dad-level wisdom on respect, consistency, character, and what he taught his girls about dating — plus a few red flags he thinks every woman should pay attention to.This one is heartfelt, funny, and full of truth.If you’re navigating dating, healing, or starting again… this episode will meet you right where you are.follow us https://www.instagram.com/thecallingmompodcast/Leave us a voicemail at (205)- 201-0386

On this episode, we will dive into the big one: faith. What it means, how it changes, and how we hold onto it when life doesn't go as planned.

This is one of those "heart-to-heart" episodes. So grab a coffee, settle in, and let's talk about faith in real life, not the polished version.

Questions asked in this episode:

"What do you do when your prayers don't get answered the way you had hoped?"

"Is it normal to not feel close to God?"

"Can faith and fear really exist together?"

"How do you trust God's timing when waiting feels impossible?"

"What do you do when you believe in God but you're mad at Him?"

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Hey Mom… we’re calling!
In this very first episode, CJ (Mom) and Jaden invite you into their world — where faith meets real life, laughter mixes with honesty, and conversations feel like home. Together, they share how The Calling Mom Podcast was born, what you can expect each week, and why this space is for anyone who’s ever needed a reminder that they’re not alone.

If you love heartfelt stories, authentic connection, and a little chaos wrapped in grace — you’re in the right place.

Pull up a seat, pour your coffee, and join the conversation. Welcome to The Calling Mom Podcast.