A Seat at the Table: Becoming Maddie S3E1

Send us Fan MailIn Part 2 of this two-part conversation, Amy continues her time at the table with Dee as she shares more of her story—walking through her battle with cancer, the heartbreak of divorce, and the unexpected journey of creating a new home and a new life for herself and her children.Dee talks honestly about what it has meant to navigate so much change at once while raising her children as a single mom. Through the uncertainty, loss, and many unknowns, she shares how God has continued to meet her, provide for her, and remind her that she is never walking alone.This conversation is a beautiful reminder that sometimes faith looks like taking the next step before you can see the whole path—and trusting that God is already there.Pull up a chair and join us at the table. ❤️To watch this episode join us on YouTube.Be sure to follow us on social media!InstagramFacebookVisit our website

Send us Fan MailIn Part 1 of this two-part conversation, Amy welcomes Dee to the table to share a deeply personal story of her battle with cancer and the journey she has been walking for the past year and a half.Dee opens up about the challenges, uncertainty, and emotions that have come with her cancer journey—and the ways her faith in God has carried her through it all. Together, Amy and Dee talk honestly about what it looks like to trust God in the middle of circumstances we would never choose, to wrestle with the hard questions, and to hold on to hope when the road ahead feels uncertain.This is a conversation about faith, courage, vulnerability, and the God who meets us right where we are.Pull up a chair and join us at the table. ❤️To watch this episode join us on YouTube.Be sure to follow us on social media!InstagramFacebookVisit our website

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of The Edwards Table, Amy welcomes Celeste Gonzales—a speaker, author, business leader, and pastor—to the table for a conversation filled with personal stories, honest moments, and plenty of giggles along the way.Celeste opens up about her own journey of overcoming the belief that she wasn’t enough, navigating what it felt like to be misunderstood, and learning to see herself through a different lens. Amy and Celeste talk about identity, the stories we tell ourselves, and what it looks like to let go of the labels and expectations that can shape how we see ourselves.They also dive into Celeste’s book, You Are Not Who You Think You Are, and her 31-day devotional, Become, exploring what it means to grow into who God created us to be.It’s a heartfelt, honest, and often funny conversation about identity, faith, healing, and becoming—because sometimes the deepest conversations happen right alongside a few good laughs.There’s always a seat for you here.Want to hear more from Celeste? Visit her website to learn more about her story, discover her resources, and grab a copy of her books, including You Are Not Who You Think You Are and Become: celestegonzales.com To watch this episode join us on YouTube.Be sure to follow us on social media!InstagramFacebookVisit our website

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of The Edwards Table, Amy welcomes her friend Patty to the table to share a deeply personal part of her story.Patty reads a piece she wrote about her childhood, questions surrounding possible sexual abuse, struggling to understand her identity, multiple marriages, and a season of her life that included an affair. But her story doesn’t end there. Through it all, God was quietly at work—drawing her toward Himself and ultimately leading her to become a follower of Christ.Amy and Patty talk about what it looks like to look back at the chapters of our lives and begin to see the places where God was present, even when we didn’t recognize Him at the time. They explore the “ribbon of redemption” He can weave through even the most painful, complicated, and broken parts of our stories.They also talk about the importance of finding a trusted community—people with whom we can be honest, vulnerable, and safe enough to share the parts of our stories we’ve often kept hidden. Because sometimes healing begins when we finally realize we don’t have to carry our story alone.This is a conversation about brokenness, redemption, identity, grace, and the God who is always at work—even when we can’t see it yet.There’s always a seat for you here.To watch this episode join us on YouTube.Be sure to follow us on social media!InstagramFacebookVisit our website

Send us Fan MailIn this season premiere, Amy welcomes her daughter, Maddie, to the table for a conversation about growing up, family, identity, and becoming the woman she is today.From childhood to now, Maddie opens up about the experiences that shaped her, the relationship she has with her parents, and how those relationships have influenced the way she sees herself and the person she has become.This is a conversation about growing up, finding your own identity, and realizing that becoming who you are is a journey—not a destination.Pull up a chair and get to know Maddie in a whole new way.There’s always a seat for you here.To watch this episode join us on YouTube.Be sure to follow us on social media!InstagramFacebookVisit our website

Send us Fan MailOne year ago, The Edwards Table launched with a simple invitation: there's always a seat for you here.In this special anniversary episode, Amy celebrates everything this incredible first year has brought. From 52 episodes and 1,064 downloads to more than 11,064 content views, the podcast has reached listeners in over 50 countries, 183 cities, and on 6 continents.More than the numbers, this episode is a celebration of every story shared, every lesson learned, and every person who has chosen to pull up a chair and be part of this community.Amy also shares what's next for The Edwards Table as Season 3 is already in the works. Be sure to follow along on social media, where the official August premiere date will be announced soon.Thank you for making this first year one to remember. Here's to the stories we've shared—and the many more still to come. There's always a seat for you here.To watch this episode join us on YouTube.Be sure to follow us on social media!InstagramFacebookVisit our website

Send us Fan MailAs The Edwards Table celebrates one year, this week's episode is dedicated to the women whose influence has helped shape Amy's life and the story she continues to share.Amy reflects on the lasting legacy of her grandma, whose love, strength, and example continue to impact who she is today. She also honors three incredible women who encouraged her to take the leap, launch this podcast, and keep telling her story—even when it wasn't easy.This episode is a celebration of legacy, encouragement, and the people who believe in us before we're ready to believe in ourselves. Because sometimes the greatest gift someone can give us is the courage to keep going.To watch this episode join us on YouTube.Be sure to follow us on social media!InstagramFacebookVisit our website

Send us Fan MailThis month, we're celebrating one year of The Edwards Table! 🎉As the celebration continues, Amy shares the story behind her favorite birthday of all time—not because of the cake or the gifts, but because it was the day that changed the direction of her life forever.At 21 years old, Amy met John, and what seemed like an ordinary birthday became the beginning of a love story, a family, a business, and a life they never could have imagined.Join Amy around the table as she reflects on the beauty of looking back, recognizing God's hand in the unexpected moments, and celebrating the memories that shape who we become.There's always a seat for you here.To watch this episode join us on YouTube.Be sure to follow us on social media!InstagramFacebookVisit our website

Send us Fan MailThis month is all about celebrating milestones! The Edwards Table Podcast turns one year old, Amy celebrates another trip around the sun, and together we take a moment to reflect on the blessings found in growth, perseverance, and gratitude.In this special episode, Amy shares how thankful she is for her daughter, Maddie, and the incredible journey she has been on. From graduating college with high honors to making the most of every opportunity through hard work and determination, Maddie's story is a beautiful reminder that dedication and perseverance matter.Amy also reflects on her own journey of launching and hosting The Edwards Table Podcast. What started as an idea became a year of showing up, learning, stretching, and continuing to move forward, even when it felt challenging. This episode is a celebration of milestones both big and small and an encouragement to pause, give thanks, and recognize just how far you've come.To watch this episode join us on YouTube.Be sure to follow us on social media!InstagramFacebookVisit our website

Send us Fan MailAfter weeks of unloading the past, building healthy relationships, and intentionally filling the empty spaces in our lives with things that help us grow, there comes a moment when we realize we've drifted off course. The good news? You don't have to start over.In this final episode of the Moving from Surviving to Thriving series, Amy shares practical lessons she's learned about recognizing when she's headed in the wrong direction and making the adjustments needed to keep moving forward.Drawing from her own experiences, Amy explores six key principles for course correction:• Acknowledge where you are honestly• Embrace accountability and invite others into the process• Recognize old thought patterns before they take hold• Do what works, even when it isn't exciting or new• Extend grace to yourself along the journey• Make adjustments as needed without giving upThriving isn't about getting everything right. It's about learning how to respond when life pulls you off track. If you've ever felt discouraged by a setback or wondered if you're making progress at all, this episode is a reminder that small corrections can lead to significant change.Pull up a chair—there's always a seat for you here.To watch this episode join us on YouTube.Be sure to follow us on social media!InstagramFacebookVisit our website