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Deep Water - New Mercies

Deep Water - New Mercies

By: Joe Strecker Productions
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Reconnecting after 25 years can feel like something out of a storybook, and that's exactly how it was for us. Picture this: two young moms, Jackie and Christi, once juggling playdates and diapers together, unexpectedly reunite across a crowded restaurant. In that moment, time folded in on itself, and it was clear that God was orchestrating something special. This divine re-encounter led to the birth of "Deep Water," a podcast where we embrace the unpredictability of life's currents and God's unwavering grace among them. Join us as we unfold the layers of our faith journeys, from the mundane tasks to the profound moments, always with laughter, tears, and, of course, a cup of coffee in hand.

"Deep Water" is a sanctuary for those seeking to witness God in the messiness of everyday life. Whether you're facing questions about marriage, motherhood, or the balance of joy and suffering, this is a space where real stories and honest conversations flourish. We're here not with perfect answers but with open hearts, ready to reflect on how God moves within the ebb and flow of life. Each episode will also introduce you to guests who've navigated their own deep waters, emerging with a stronger grasp on God's promises. So, settle in with us as we pause, reflect, and remember that God's presence is closer than we often realize. You belong here, and we're excited to journey through these deep waters together.Copyright Joe Strecker Productions Spirituality
Episodes
  • New Year, Gentle You: Rerouting Without Condemnation

    New Year, Gentle You: Rerouting Without Condemnation
    Jan 21 2026
    Welcome to the Deep Water Podcast’s new home, new look, and a brand-new year. With a fresh recording platform and a refreshed visual space, Jackie McCown and Christi Eaton step into 2026 the same way they always do — with honesty, grace, and a deep breath of mercy. And in this opening episode of the year, they gently ask: What if “New Year, New You” isn’t an invitation to fix yourself … but an invitation to be kinder with yourself? Together, they explore: • Why “new year, new you” can quietly breed condemnation • The Super Mario effect of failure and what it teaches us about grace • Why God’s mercy is not seasonal—it’s daily • How clarity, not shame, leads to healing • What it means to reroute instead of restart • And why loving God matters more than becoming “better” With Scripture, humor, motherhood wisdom, and spiritual honesty, this conversation reminds us that failure is not a finish line — it’s simply a moment that invites us back to the Father. If January already feels heavy… If you’re tired of striving… If you’re wondering whether you’re behind… This episode is for you. ✨ “The righteous fall seven times and rise again.” ✨ Your GPS doesn’t shame you. It reroutes you. ✨ God isn’t asking you to become someone better — He’s asking you to love Him. Welcome to 2026, Deep Water style. Clean slate. Gentle mercy. Holy rerouting. 💧 Subscribe for weekly conversations about faith, grace, and finding God in everyday life. Bye for now.
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    23 mins
  • Don’t Despise the Small Things: God in the Everyday

    Don’t Despise the Small Things: God in the Everyday
    Dec 23 2025
    It’s snowing in Cincinnati. There’s a Christmas tree mug involved. And somewhere between Amazon returns, pine needles on the floor, and one more school pickup line, a holy question sneaks in: Is ordinary life beneath God’s notice … or exactly where He loves to meet us? In this episode of The Deep Water Show, Jackie and Christi linger in the beauty and tension of ordinary days ... the small, unseen moments we’re tempted to rush past in a world that glorifies bigger, faster, louder. Together, they explore what it means to develop a spiritual discipline of noticing. In this conversation: 1. Why our culture has trained us to dismiss the ordinary as dull 2. How hidden faithfulness shapes a deeper sense of meaning in life 3. What Scripture means when it tells us not to despise small beginnings 4. Why the Kingdom of Heaven looks suspiciously like a mustard seed 5. How a smile, a breath, a chipped mug, or a quiet pause can become sacred ground From Alaska winters to kitchen lights in the middle of the night, this episode is an invitation to slow down and discover that God is not waiting for the extraordinary — He’s already present in the everyday. Because when you learn to notice the small things, you don’t just find meaning. You find Him.
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    20 mins
  • Emmanuel for the Exhausted

    Emmanuel for the Exhausted
    Dec 23 2025
    If your body is tired, your emotions are thin, and your soul feels like it’s blinking low power mode—this conversation is for you. In this week’s episode of The Deep Water Show, Jackie and Christi sit honestly in the exhaustion many of us feel as Christmas approaches. Finals, travel, illness, to-do lists, expectations ... and the quiet shame that whispers, “Shouldn’t I be handling this better?” Together, they explore: 1. The three intertwined forms of depletion: physical, emotional, and spiritual 2. Why exhaustion often feels like failure -- but isn’t 3. How performance sneaks in where presence was always meant to be 4. Jesus’ gentle invitation in Matthew 11:28: “Come to me… and I will give you rest” 5. What it means to experience Emmanuel—God with us—especially when we are weary This episode is a reminder that Christmas isn’t powered by our capacity. It’s powered by His presence. If you’re longing for rest that doesn’t have to be earned, permission to slow down, and a faith that meets you right where you are, curl up with this one. Blanket optional. Grace guaranteed.
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    17 mins
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