17: Grieving the ‘what ifs’ through miscarriage with Chelcee Humphrey
Some conversations are so hard to have but are crucial in spreading hope and awareness. This is one of those conversations and if you have ever gone through a loss, we hope you will feel a little less alone after
16: How to raise your voice even when it’s tough
Recorded live at The Salvation Army California South Women's Rally, "Raise A Hallelujah," hosts Cassandra and Meagan look back on the past year and reflect on their inspiration for starting The Commons Podcast. Meagan recalls the moment the Lord nudged her
15: We Don’t Have It All Together
Cassandra Amezquita and Meagan Ruff take some time to acknowledge that no, we don’t have it all together. Laugh and get serious alongside us about everything from the Enneagram to expectations on us and others. We’re talking why an Enneagram
14: How to strengthen your resiliency through change with Raymundo and Thelma Jimenez
Change is tough. Especially when change follows change. That’s what Raymundo and Thelma Jimenez will tell you about their past four years—filled with marriage, three appointments as Salvation Army officers, a pandemic and a baby boy. It hasn’t always been
13: How to Support a Friend in Trauma with Laura Foley
We all go through tough moments but some of us endure moments that leave deep wounds. In this episode of The Commons Podcast, we chat with Laura Foley about her journey from wounded to redeemed. Laura, a former Salvation Army
12: Dating advice in 2021 with Kat Phrasavath
It might be hard to believe, but dating in 2021 could in fact look like meeting your person on Pokemon Go! In this episode of The Commons Podcast, we chat with Kat Phrasavath about her experience dating. She reminds us
11: What it’s really like to live abroad with Amanda Fry
Although every country is different, many of the feelings that come with serving abroad and across multi-cultures are relatable. There are ways to adjust to a foreign country and ministry while keeping kindness toward others and yourself intact. You can
10: How to advocate for those we care about with Lt. Melissa Jones
Advocacy is not only something lawyers do. We can all find ways to advocate for those we care about. On this episode of The Commons Podcast, Lt. Melissa Jones, Assistant to the Los Angeles Metro Coordinators, shows us how to
09: Where to find your ministry with Aleen Stoddard
Ministry looks different for all of us. Those who follow Jesus have a light to spread to others, whether it's with your children, spouse or church, there are so many ways to share and grow in our faith. Loving those
08: What is biblical equality with Major Annalise Francis
Jesus led by example when he advocated for the most marginalized, and we must too. That includes advocating for biblical equality, which can range from equal treatment between genders, races, socio-economic status and more. Bringing justice into our families, ministries and
07: How to set personal social media boundaries with Lauren Birks
Oh, social media. We love it, and loathe it. Is it a blessing or curse? Friend or foe? How can we use it for good? In this episode, our hosts—Cassandra Amezquita and Meagan Ruff—interview Lauren Birks about her own experience with
06: “Normal,” zoos, and our favorite TikTok trends
As things start to go back to “normal,” is normal even a possibility now? How do you feel about the zoo? What about your favorite TikTok trend? Yes, we’re covering it all and more in this episode—a freestyle conversation between your hosts featuring