The Punch Bowl Diaries

Hosted by Leigh Moss and April Hill

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Aug 2026

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Join two Southern women as they share their stories of faith building moments to bring you a message of hope for every season of life. With a deep love for all things old, historic, and Southern—especially the charming town of Natchez, Mississippi—they offer encouragement from a uniquely Southern perspective. They invite you to grab a glass of sweet tea or a cup of coffee (served in your grandmother's china, of course) and tune into The Punch Bowl Diaries. Email: punchbowldiaries@gmail.com Instagram: @punchbowldiaries_podcast

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September 11, 2026Episode 17611 min

Episode 176: BONUS When You’re Ready to Go but God Says Stay with Leigh

Send us a message! Click here! Have you ever felt like you’re ready to move, but God hasn’t given you the green light yet? Or maybe you’re comfortable where you are, but you know He’s telling you it’s time to go? In Numbers 9:22–23, the Israelites didn’t get a timeline. The cloud could stay for two days, a month, or even longer. They simply had to watch for God’s direction and follow when He said move. In this episode, we’re talking about the tension of waiting, moving, staying, and trusting God’s timing . Because sometimes the hardest part isn’t knowing where God is leading. It’s being willing to stay put until He says it’s time to go. Follow us on Instagram at @PunchBowlDiaries_Podcast Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PunchBowlDiaries-jb7dq Email Us: punchbowldiaries@gmail.com Don't forget to subscribe to get notified when our new episodes drop every other week. Please leave us a written 5 star review and share your favorite episode with a friend! Connect with April on Instagram @aprilhillyogastudio90 Connect with Leigh on Instagram @leigh_moss_

September 6, 2026Episode 17511 min

Episode 175: BONUS God Is Making Room for Something New with Leigh

Send us a message! Click here! What if God is bringing something new into your life, but you’re still holding onto the old? In Leviticus 26:9–10, God promises fruitfulness and abundance, but He also tells His people to clear out the old to make room for the new. In this episode, we’re talking about recognizing when a season has served its purpose, letting go of what no longer belongs, and trusting God enough to make room for what He has next. Follow us on Instagram at @PunchBowlDiaries_Podcast Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PunchBowlDiaries-jb7dq Email Us: punchbowldiaries@gmail.com Don't forget to subscribe to get notified when our new episodes drop every other week. Please leave us a written 5 star review and share your favorite episode with a friend! Connect with April on Instagram @aprilhillyogastudio90 Connect with Leigh on Instagram @leigh_moss_

September 5, 2026Episode 17415 min

Episode 174: BONUS Maybe He’s loosening our grip on something we’ve been trying to control with Leigh

Send us a message! Click here! In this episode of The Punch Bowl Diaries, we’re diving into the beautiful history and spiritual significance behind this powerful Catholic devotion. The 54 Day Rosary Novena begins on August 15, the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and ends on October 7, the Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary. We’ll talk about where the devotion began, the story of Fortuna Agrelli and Our Lady of Pompeii, and why the 54 days are divided into 27 days of petition followed by 27 days of thanksgiving. But more than just the history, we’re talking about what it means to pray with perseverance and surrender. To bring the deepest desires of our hearts before God and then trust Him with the outcome. To give thanks before we know what the answer will be. Because sometimes the miracle isn’t that the circumstance changes. Sometimes the miracle is what God changes in us while we wait. If you’re praying for something right now, carrying an unanswered prayer, or simply needing a reminder to trust God’s timing, this episode is for you. Pick up your Rosary, bring your intentions to Jesus, and remember: keep praying, keep trusting, and let God take care of the rest. Follow us on Instagram at @PunchBowlDiaries_Podcast Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PunchBowlDiaries-jb7dq Email Us: punchbowldiaries@gmail.com Don't forget to subscribe to get notified when our new episodes drop every other week. Please leave us a written 5 star review and share your favorite episode with a friend! Connect with April on Instagram @aprilhillyogastudio90 Connect with Leigh on Instagram @leigh_moss_

August 20, 2026Episode 1724 min

Episode 172: BONUS Navigating Intrusive Thoughts with His Redemptive Promises with April

Send us a message! Click here! In this shorty episode, April shares a real time example of how the enemy tried to distract and overwhelm her with intrusive thoughts about aging, and how she fought back with the truth of God’s Word. From the Old Testament to the New Testament, April was reminded that the enemy’s lies do not get the final say. God’s truth does. If this episode blessed you, share it with a friend who may need this reminder today. Follow us on Instagram at @PunchBowlDiaries_Podcast Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PunchBowlDiaries-jb7dq Email Us: punchbowldiaries@gmail.com Don't forget to subscribe to get notified when our new episodes drop every other week. Please leave us a written 5 star review and share your favorite episode with a friend! Connect with April on Instagram @aprilhillyogastudio90 Connect with Leigh on Instagram @leigh_moss_

August 14, 2026Episode 17115 min

Episode 171: BONUS The Promise Takes Time, Don’t Mistake Slow for Stuck with Leigh

Send us a message! Click here! What if the thing you’ve been praying for isn’t delayed at all? What if God is simply giving it to you little by little because He’s preparing you to carry it? In Exodus 23:30, God tells the Israelites that He will drive out their enemies “little by little” until they are ready to possess the land. He could have done it all at once, but He knew they weren’t ready for everything at once. Sometimes God is working on the promise while He’s also working on you . In this episode I’m talking about trusting God’s timing, recognizing progress even when it feels small, and remembering that little by little is still a win . Your slow season may actually be a season of preparation, growth, and increased capacity for what God has ahead. The promise takes time. Keep going. God is still moving. Follow us on Instagram at @PunchBowlDiaries_Podcast Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PunchBowlDiaries-jb7dq Email Us: punchbowldiaries@gmail.com Don't forget to subscribe to get notified when our new episodes drop every other week. Please leave us a written 5 star review and share your favorite episode with a friend! Connect with April on Instagram @aprilhillyogastudio90 Connect with Leigh on Instagram @leigh_moss_

August 12, 2026Episode 17049 min

Episode 170: Seasons Change, Roots Matter with Guest Marla Stroup

Send us a message! Click here! Life is full of changing seasons. Some are beautiful and full of growth, while others bring storms, uncertainty, and challenges we never saw coming. In this episode of The Punch Bowl Diaries , we talked with Pastor Marla Stroup from Healing Place Church about what it means to be truly rooted in Christ and why where you plant your roots matters. When our roots are anchored in Christ, we can weather the storms of life without being uprooted by every circumstance that comes our way. We may bend, we may struggle, and we may walk through difficult seasons, but deep roots give us something steady to hold onto. We talk about what it looks like to build a life rooted in faith, how our relationship with Christ carries us through every season, and why the foundation you build today matters when the storms come tomorrow. Follow us on Instagram at @PunchBowlDiaries_Podcast Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PunchBowlDiaries-jb7dq Email Us: punchbowldiaries@gmail.com Don't forget to subscribe to get notified when our new episodes drop every other week. Please leave us a written 5 star review and share your favorite episode with a friend! Connect with April on Instagram @aprilhillyogastudio90 Connect with Leigh on Instagram @leigh_moss_

August 8, 2026Episode 16918 min

Episode 169: BONUS What If the “Detour” Is Actually God’s Plan? with Leigh

Send us a message! Click here! What happens when God finally answers the prayer you’ve been praying, opens the door you’ve been waiting on, and then leads you somewhere you didn’t expect? In Exodus 12:37–39, the Israelites finally leave Egypt after generations of slavery. They know what they’re leaving behind, but they have no idea what comes next. They don’t have a detailed plan, they don’t know where their next provision will come from, and they certainly don’t know everything that awaits them in the wilderness. But they do know one thing: God brought them out. In this episode, we take a look at the journey from Exodus 1 through 12, the ten plagues, Passover, and Israel’s dramatic exit from Egypt. More importantly, we talk about what this story teaches us about waiting on God’s timing, walking through the doors He opens, trusting Him when we don’t have the whole plan, and remembering what He has already done. Hope this encourages you in your current season! Follow us on Instagram at @PunchBowlDiaries_Podcast Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PunchBowlDiaries-jb7dq Email Us: punchbowldiaries@gmail.com Don't forget to subscribe to get notified when our new episodes drop every other week. Please leave us a written 5 star review and share your favorite episode with a friend! Connect with April on Instagram @aprilhillyogastudio90 Connect with Leigh on Instagram @leigh_moss_

July 25, 2026Episode 16812 min

Episode 168: BONUS How to Find Hope When Life Doesn’t Go as Planned with Leigh

Send us a message! Click here! So many of us have Jeremiah 29:11 memorized, but have you ever read the verses around it? In this episode, we’re unpacking Jeremiah 29:10–14 and discovering the incredible hope God gave His people while they were living in exile. If you’re in a season of waiting, wondering why God hasn’t answered your prayers yet, this conversation is a reminder that His promises are still true, His timing is perfect, and He is always working behind the scenes. Listen now and be encouraged to trust God’s plan, seek Him wholeheartedly, and find hope even in life’s hardest seasons. Follow us on Instagram at @PunchBowlDiaries_Podcast Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PunchBowlDiaries-jb7dq Email Us: punchbowldiaries@gmail.com Don't forget to subscribe to get notified when our new episodes drop every other week. Please leave us a written 5 star review and share your favorite episode with a friend! Connect with April on Instagram @aprilhillyogastudio90 Connect with Leigh on Instagram @leigh_moss_

July 23, 2026Episode 16734 min

Episode 167: The Stirring That Changed Everything, April's Big Life Update

Send us a message! Click here! There are moments in life when God quietly begins to stir your heart, and before long, you realize He's been leading you somewhere all along. In this very vulnerable episode, April shares a major announcement for her family as they begin the journey of converting to Catholicism. She opens up about the prayers, questions, convictions, and gentle nudges from the Lord that have shaped this decision over time. Whether you're exploring your own faith, curious about the Catholic Church, or simply love hearing stories of God's faithfulness, this conversation is one you won't want to miss. Follow us on Instagram at @PunchBowlDiaries_Podcast Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PunchBowlDiaries-jb7dq Email Us: punchbowldiaries@gmail.com Don't forget to subscribe to get notified when our new episodes drop every other week. Please leave us a written 5 star review and share your favorite episode with a friend! Connect with April on Instagram @aprilhillyogastudio90 Connect with Leigh on Instagram @leigh_moss_

July 17, 2026Episode 16613 min

Episode 166: BONUS The Rearview Mirror Is Smaller Than the Windshield for a Reason with Leigh

Send us a message! Click here! Are you still replaying the past? Wishing things had turned out differently? Struggling to let go of a relationship, a mistake, a season, or the life you used to have? I have been there. In this episode, we’re unpacking the powerful story of Lot’s wife and why one backward glance changed everything. Her story isn’t just about looking over her shoulder. It’s about a heart that couldn’t let go of what God was calling her to leave behind. God never asks us to move forward while keeping one foot in the past. Today I’m talking about what it means to release the past, trust God’s direction, and press toward everything He has waiting for you ahead. The past may have shaped you, but it doesn’t have to define you. It’s time to stop looking back and start walking boldly into the future God has prepared. 🩷 Follow us on Instagram at @PunchBowlDiaries_Podcast Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PunchBowlDiaries-jb7dq Email Us: punchbowldiaries@gmail.com Don't forget to subscribe to get notified when our new episodes drop every other week. Please leave us a written 5 star review and share your favorite episode with a friend! Connect with April on Instagram @aprilhillyogastudio90 Connect with Leigh on Instagram @leigh_moss_