Middle Class Matters

Middle Class Matters

Middle-Class Matters is a bold, faith-driven podcast where Texas mother-daughter duo Renae and Brooke get real about the everyday struggles facing America’s middle class. From family and finances to faith, education, and social issues, they dive deep into the challenges and the blessings that shape working-class life today. Each week, they share honest conversations, inspiring guest stories, and spiritual encouragement with a Southern dose of sass, heart, and truth. If you’ve ever felt overlooked, overwhelmed, or just plain tired, this show is for you. Because here, we believe in real talk, real life, and real solutions, rooted in truth and covered in grace. New episodes every week. Visit us at mcmatterspodcast.com Follow along on Instagram: @mcmatterspodcast

Episodes

Hope After Hurt: A Mission to Break Chains of Abuse, Grief, and Despair in Children

November 1, 2025 • 51 mins
In this heart-stirring episode of Middle-Class Matters, Renae and Brooke sit down with Chester Moore, founder of Kingdom Zoo and the Wild Wishes program. Since 2012, Chester and his wife Lisa have used exotic animals, over 100 species from around the world, to help children facing unthinkable hardships like sex trafficking, terminal illness, bullying, witchcraft, and the loss of parents or siblings. With compassion and faith, Ches...
Mark as Played

Shot of the Century? The Rise of GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs

October 25, 2025 • 25 mins
Can a weekly shot really help you lose weight? Is it safe? And what happens when you stop taking it? In this episode of Middle-Class Matters, Family Nurse Practitioner Jessica joins Renae and Brooke to break down the facts about GLP-1 meds like Ozempic and Wegovy. Get the real talk on how they work, who they help, and what to expect long-term, all from a faith-based perspective.
Mark as Played

Gastric Bypass Gone Wrong, Out-of-Body Death Experience, and God’s Grace

October 18, 2025 • 49 mins
Against all odds, Candi’s life was hanging by a thread. After a gastric bypass gone wrong, her health spiraled until she was at death’s door, and the only way she pulled through was by God’s grace. In this powerful episode of Middle-Class Matters, Brooke and Renae sit down with Candi as she shares her near death, out of body experience with Jesus in the “God Zone,” and how her faith gave her the strength to survive when medicine co...
Mark as Played

More than Words: A Speech Pathologist’s Journey in Helping Children Thrive

October 11, 2025 • 32 mins
What if your child’s speech delay is more than just trouble with the “R” sound? In this episode of Middle-Class Matters, Renae and Brooke are joined by pediatric speech pathologist Jennifer Davis, who shares her inspiring journey of faith, obedience, and opening her own thriving clinic. We dive into what speech pathologists really do—from supporting kids with autism and cognitive delays to teaching writing skills and helping with p...
Mark as Played

A Nurse’s Story of Drug Diversion, Overdose, and Devastating Loss

October 4, 2025 • 41 mins
In this emotional episode, Renae and Brooke sit down with Allie, a nurse whose relationship was torn apart by addiction and drug diversion. From healthcare access to fentanyl overdose, this story exposes a crisis few talk about—and how easily it can happen. With real statistics, heartfelt conversation, and a message of hope, this episode is a powerful reminder that addiction can touch anyone… but healing is possible.
Mark as Played

Redeemed by Faith: A Chiropractic Journey of Faith, Family, and Healing

September 27, 2025 • 51 mins
When God closes a door, He always opens another — and sometimes it leads to your life’s true calling. In this episode, Renae and Brooke sit down with Rachel and Chris, the founders of Redeemed Chiropractic in Waco, Texas. Hear how a season of health struggles and uncertainty turned into a thriving family business dedicated to healing bodies and spreading God’s love. You’ll laugh, tear up, and leave inspired to follow God’s call no ...
Mark as Played

When God Steps In: A Story of Unplanned Pregnancy, Faith, and Redemption

September 20, 2025 • 48 mins
When life takes an unexpected turn, God can turn your pain into purpose. In this heartfelt episode, Renae and Brooke sit down with Alisha, a brave mom who chose life at the last moment and discovered God’s incredible blessings on the other side. Hear her powerful testimony, learn about the life-changing work of her pregnancy center, and find hope no matter where you are in your journey.
Mark as Played

The emotional cost of growing up today: A High School Counselor’s Frontline View

September 13, 2025 • 28 mins
Anxiety, depression, and burnout are rising fast among teens and college students, and it's more than just growing pains. In this eye-opening episode, Brooke and Renae talk with Meghan, a Texas high school counselor and Region 12’s “Counselor of the Year,” about what’s really happening behind classroom doors. From social media pressures to academic overload, we explore what today’s youth are up against, and how families, schools, a...
Mark as Played

More Than a Goodbye: The Spiritual Side of Dying

September 6, 2025 • 35 mins
What if the end of life isn’t the end at all? In this episode, Renae and Brooke are joined by Steven, a seasoned hospice nurse who’s been present for hundreds of deaths, and what he shares just might challenge everything you’ve ever believed about dying. From patients seeing long-lost loved ones, to the last words that send chills down your spine, we’re diving into the deeply spiritual moments that often get written off a...
Mark as Played

Could It Be? A Mother’s Journey Through Autism, Faith, and Healing

September 6, 2025 • 54 mins
Autism is on the rise, but what’s causing it? In this deeply personal episode, Renae and Brooke are joined by Nakala, a mother who shares her journey from trust to heartbreak and back to hope. After watching her daughter regress following routine vaccinations, Nakala began asking the hard questions no one else would. Could vaccines be a trigger for some children? Could genetic mutations like MTHFR play a role? Could diet and supple...
Mark as Played

Spirits Among Us: A Waco Paranormal Conversation with Para Psychologist, Dr. Cindy Little

September 6, 2025 • 42 mins
In this raw and eye-opening episode of Middle-Class Matters, Renae and Brooke sit down with Dr. Cindy Little, a paranormal psychologist in Waco with a PhD in educational psychology, she has spent years investigating the paranormal. From haunted places around Waco to unexplained encounters, Cindy and her team have gathered compelling evidence that spirits are very real. Renae and Brooke dive into the heart of faith, fear, and the un...
Mark as Played

Trailer

August 14, 2025 • 1 min
Middle-Class Matters is a bold, faith-driven podcast where Texas mother-daughter duo Renae and Brooke get real about the everyday struggles facing America’s middle class. From family and finances to faith, education, and social issues, they dive deep into the challenges, and the blessings, that shape working-class life today. Each week, they share honest conversations, inspiring guest stories, and spiritual encouragement with a So...
Mark as Played

Popular Podcasts

    Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang

    Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang

    Ding dong! Join your culture consultants, Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang, on an unforgettable journey into the beating heart of CULTURE. Alongside sizzling special guests, they GET INTO the hottest pop-culture moments of the day and the formative cultural experiences that turned them into Culturistas. Produced by the Big Money Players Network and iHeartRadio.

    The Joe Rogan Experience

    The Joe Rogan Experience

    The official podcast of comedian Joe Rogan.

    Stuff You Should Know

    Stuff You Should Know

    If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.

    The Bobby Bones Show

    The Bobby Bones Show

    Listen to 'The Bobby Bones Show' by downloading the daily full replay.

    Dateline NBC

    Dateline NBC

    Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline NBC completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content: DatelinePremium.com

Advertise With Us
Music, radio and podcasts, all free. Listen online or download the iHeart App.

Connect

Explore

iHeart

Live Radio

Podcasts

Artist Radio

Exclusives

News

Features

Events

Contests

Photos

Information

About

Advertise

Blog

Brand Guidelines

Contest Guidelines

Subscription Offers

Jobs

Get the App

Automotive

Home

Mobile

Wearables

© 2025 iHeartMedia, Inc.