In this final episode of our series, God Is Good…We Promise, Becky Davidson and Tracey Martin reconnect for a heartfelt conversation filled with honesty, laughter, and deep encouragement. Together, they share personal stories that highlight the power of friendship, the strength found in community support, and the sustaining presence of faith in the face of life’s greatest challenges.
Read MoreIn this final episode of our series, God Is Good…We Promise, Becky Davidson and Tracey Martin reconnect for a heartfelt conversation filled with honesty, laughter, and deep encouragement. Together, they share personal stories that highlight the power of friendship, the strength found in community support, and the sustaining presence of faith in the face of life’s greatest challenges.
Read MoreIn this final episode of our series, God Is Good…We Promise, Becky Davidson and Tracey Martin reconnect for a heartfelt conversation filled with honesty, laughter, and deep encouragement. Together, they share personal stories that highlight the power of friendship, the strength found in community support, and the sustaining presence of faith in the face of life’s greatest challenges.
Read MoreIn this conversation, Vivian Cate shares her journey as a caregiver and mother navigating the complexities of raising children with special needs and addiction. She reflects on the challenges faced, the importance of faith, community support, and the transformative power of prayer. Vivian emphasizes the significance of seeing God's goodness in difficult times and encourages parents to hold onto hope and not give up on their children. Her mantra, 'But God,' serves as a reminder to look beyond circumstances and trust in God's plan.
Read MoreIn part two of our series, “God Is Good… We Promise,” we continue sharing real stories of God’s goodness—even when life doesn’t make sense. This week, we’re joined by Carrissa Mackie, Director of Operations for Rising Above who bravely opens up about an incredibly challenging season in her life.
Read MoreThis week’s episode kicks off a brand-new February series, “God Is Good… We Promise,” where host Becky Davidson invites listeners into honest, hope-filled conversations about trusting God’s goodness when life doesn’t make sense. Becky is joined by Carrissa Mackie from the Rising Above team to share the heart behind the series and why these stories of faith, pain, and perseverance matter. Becky also opens up about her own journey, reflecting on moments when God’s goodness was present even in seasons marked by confusion, loss, and deep hardship.
Read MoreIn this conversation, Susan Lomax speaks vulnerably about a season marked by deep grief after losing both her mother and mother-in-law, while continuing to care for her adult son with autism and support her grieving father. She shares how grief shows up unexpectedly in everyday life and how survival sometimes meant simply staying present, moment by moment.
Read MoreIn this meaningful milestone episode, Becky Davidson is joined by Carrie Holt for the second conversation in the series “I Don’t Know How Special Needs Families Survive Without…”. Carrie’s answer is both honest and essential: processing grief and lamenting.
Read MoreThis January, Rising Above with Becky Davidson launches a brand-new series called “I Don’t Know How Special Needs Families Survive Without…”—and we’re kicking it off with a powerful conversation featuring Dustin Rawls, dad to his teenage daughter Madison, who has spina bifida.
Read MoreIn this week’s episode, our host Becky Davidson shares her very own Jesus story as we wrap up the “Jesus Stories” series and close out 2025 on the show. In an honest conversation, Becky opens up about her journey of faith, resilience, and what it has meant to truly know Jesus—not just as a story, but as a living presence in her life.
Read MoreIn this week’s episode of Rising Above with Becky Davidson, the Jesus Stories series continues with a conversation featuring Steve Chatman. Steve shares his personal Jesus story and reflects on the ways Jesus has been present through both the joyful and challenging seasons of his life. His experiences offer a thoughtful reminder of Jesus’ faithfulness, even in moments that feel overwhelming or uncertain.
Read MoreThis episode of the Jesus Stories series features a meaningful and insightful conversation with Mikayla McKenzie. Mikayla and her husband, Brandon, have been married for 11 years and have three children—Bear (8), Daisy (5), and Georgia (3). Their family recently made a bold move to Maryville, Tennessee, to plant a church, and Mikayla shares how God has guided and provided for them throughout that transition.
Read MoreIn the second installment of the Jesus Stories series, Becky Davidson welcomes back longtime friend Sandy Ramsey-Trayvick for a deeply personal conversation about faith, resilience, and the unexpected ways God meets us in our hardest seasons.
Read MoreIn this conversation, Becky Davidson and Carrie M. Holt explore the profound impact of faith on their lives, sharing personal stories of childhood, struggles with identity, and the challenges of parenting a child with special needs.
Read MoreIn this Thanksgiving-themed podcast episode, Becky Davidson and her team discuss the significance of gratitude, share personal Thanksgiving plans, and reflect on the evolution of their holiday traditions.
Read MoreIn this heartfelt episode, host Becky Davidson sits down with two special guests who have become like family — Bralin Moss and Josh Cremeans, her son Jon Alex’s care providers. Both college students, Bralin and Josh share their honest and inspiring experiences of stepping into caregiving, building deep trust, and learning alongside the Davidson family.
Read MoreIn this episode, Nikki McIntosh shares her transformative journey as a mother navigating the challenges of raising a child with a rare neuromuscular disease. From the initial shock of diagnosis to becoming a beacon of hope and support for other rare moms, Nikki's story is one of resilience, faith, and community.
Read Moreoin us for an inspiring conversation with Allison Hernandez as she shares her journey of raising a child with cerebral palsy. From the unexpected diagnosis to navigating daily challenges, Allison opens up about the strength and resilience she's found through faith and community.
Read MoreIn this episode, join Becky Davidson as she sits down with Paul and Maria Muzichuk to explore their journey as parents of a son with autism. From the challenges of early diagnosis to the creation of a supportive church community, Paul and Maria share their experiences, insights, and the profound impact of faith on their lives. Discover how their story of resilience and hope is inspiring others and fostering a sense of belonging for families facing similar challenges.
Read MoreIn this deeply honest episode, host Becky Davidson sits down with guest Mandy Rawls for a powerful conversation about the emotional complexities of parenting children with special needs. Together, they unpack the concept of the “dark side rules”—an unspoken agreement that both parents can’t emotionally spiral at the same time. Through personal stories and lived experiences, Becky and Mandy explore how this principle helps families stay afloat in the midst of overwhelming challenges.
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