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In this episode, Amy is back in her kitchen, cinnamon roll ingredients laid out behind her, reflecting on the woman who shaped her heart and her table — her grandmother. As memories of summer visits and long days spent in her grandparents’ home come flooding back, Amy shares how time in her grandma’s kitchen taught her lessons that went far beyond recipes. This episode is a quiet tribute to legacy, to the traditions we carry forward, and to the love that is passed down one table at a time.

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In this episode of The Edwards Table, Amy reflects on 2025—the year the podcast launched—and what that season taught her along the way. She shares how starting this show shaped her personally, the lessons she’s carrying forward, and how she’s approaching 2026 with more intention and clarity.

Looking ahead, Amy invites listeners back into her kitchen, where future episodes will include more stories, shared recipes, and ideas gathered through lived experience. It’s a quiet, thoughtful conversation about growth, gratitude, and making room at the table for what’s next.

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Amy welcomes her husband John back to the table to reflect on their family’s move to Texas and what it has meant for their family of four. While there wasn’t much drama once they arrived, this conversation looks at why the move was needed, how it brought clarity and growth, and the quiet ways it helped ground their family. Sometimes the biggest changes come not through chaos, but through peace.

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This week, Amy pulls up a chair somewhere a little different — her sewing room, a quiet space she considers her creative oasis, while the kitchen table gets a Christmas refresh. From this unexpected setting, Amy answers a question she’s asked often and never lightly: How do you forgive someone who has done truly horrible things to you?
With honesty and humility, she shares what forgiveness has looked like in her own life, what it is — and what it isn’t — and why choosing forgiveness doesn’t mean minimizing pain or pretending it didn’t ma...

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Amy welcomes her husband John back to the table to share more of their story — this time digging into their season as a foster family. They talk about the kids who came through their door, how each placement shaped their home, and the mix of beauty and heartbreak that stretched them in ways they never expected.

A tender, honest look at the years that changed them both. Pull up a chair.

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In this episode, Amy sits alone at the table while John continues to heal from a recent fall in the shop. With the holidays approaching, she opens up about how this season can feel especially heavy for so many—whether from loss, uncertainty, or life simply not looking the way we hoped it would.

Amy shares candidly about the time when she and John were losing everything, and how she learned to keep her wits about her when the ground beneath her felt unsteady. She talks about leaning into her faith—read...

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In this episode of The Edwards Table, Amy once again welcomes her husband, John, to share one of the most defining seasons of their life together. Before the bottom fell out financially, their marriage itself was hanging by a thread. Tension, distance, and unmet expectations had them questioning whether they were going to make it. And then—when they lost everything—they were brought face-to-face with what truly mattered.

Amy and John talk openly about the unraveling that led up to that moment, the humbling reality of starting over with nothing, and...

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In this episode, Amy invites her husband, John, back to the table to open up about the early years of their marriage—years marked by love, stretching every dollar, and the surprise and joy of finding out they were expecting their son. But they also revisit the harder parts of that season: navigating two very different family dynamics, the tension that rose after their son’s birth, and the painful escalation that led Amy’s family to sue for visitation and potential custody on accusations of child abuse.

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Amy’s back at the table with her husband, John, for part two of their story. This time, they’re sharing about getting engaged, planning their wedding, Amy’s college graduation, and buying and renovating their very first home — all during a season that wasn’t easy. With little support from Amy’s family, they leaned on each other as they stepped into marriage and began building a life together. Through laughter, honesty, and a few renovation mishaps, Amy and John reflect on how love, faith, and determination helped them create something beautiful out of a har...

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Season 2 starts right where every good story begins — at the table, with someone you love. ❤️
 John and I are kicking things off by sharing how we met, how we just knew we were meant to marry each other… and how one reckless decision changed everything.
It’s a story about grace, growth, and the kind of love that redeems.
🎧 Listen now to The Edwards Table, Season 2, Episode 1: “When Reckless Meets Real.”

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In this final episode of Season 1, Amy and Maddie pull up their chairs one more time to look back at the journey so far—what they’ve loved, what they’ve learned, and how much they’ve grown through the stories shared around The Edwards Table.

It’s a heartfelt conversation full of laughter, honesty, and gratitude as they close out their first season and look ahead to what’s next. Amy also gives a peek into what’s coming for Season 2—launching Wednesday, November 5th.

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Amy closes out the last chapters of her journey—sharing past jobs, the leap of selling the family home to launch Rodyna Contracting, John’s return to woodworking, and the courage to tell her story here at The Edwards Table. A story of endings, beginnings, and the hope in between.

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When the Edwards family decided to move west to Austin, nothing went according to plan. Amy recounts three chaotic days on the road, a house that fell through, and a city packed with X Games visitors that made finding a hotel nearly impossible. After eight unpredictable days, they finally found a place to call home—proving that even a comedy of errors can lead to the right destination.

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For seven years, the Edwards home opened its doors—and hearts—to seven incredible children. Through every challenge and celebration, one promise remained the same: “Once an Edwards, Always an Edwards.”
In this episode, Amy shares how that mantra shaped their family’s foster journey, the lessons learned, and the lasting bonds that continue today. Whether you’ve fostered, considered fostering, or simply love a story of unwavering love and belonging, this conversation will inspire and encourage you.

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In this honest and unfiltered episode of The Edwards Table, Amy shares with Maddie about one of the darkest seasons of her life—blacking out behind the wheel, a marriage on the brink, and the devastating loss of nearly everything she owned. From moving out on a rainy Christmas Eve to starting over with only the basics, Amy reflects on what it means to truly hit rock bottom. Yet woven through the pain are two unforgettable stories of redemption that remind us hope can be found even in the ashes.

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What if your story of loss also revealed the presence of miracles? In this unforgettable episode of The Edwards Table, Amy shares with Maddie her journey through miscarriage, carrying triplets, and the heartbreaking loss of two daughters—while holding on to the miracle of the one who survived, Maddie. She also opens up about the difficult decision to have a hysterectomy, and the surprising response of her OBGYN, an atheist who admitted afterward that miracles truly do exist. This raw, redemptive conversation is a testament to grief, resilience, and the undeniable hope found ev...

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What happens when family love and family boundaries collide? Amy reflects on her struggle to hold boundaries with her mom, the heartbreaking legal battle that followed, and the years of slow healing that eventually restored their relationship. If you’ve ever wrestled with complicated family ties, this conversation is for you.

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In this episode, Amy opens up about the unexpected twist of finding herself pregnant—definitely not according to her five-year plan! With honesty and humor, she shares what it was like to gain 100 pounds during pregnancy, deliver a 10-pound baby, and step into motherhood in a way she never imagined. You’ll also hear some heartfelt (and funny) stories about her son, Quinn, and the lessons he’s taught her along the way.

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From “Will you marry me?” to ripping out walls — our first months as newlyweds were anything but boring. In this episode of The Edwards Table, Amy shares how John popped the question, their wedding day memories, and what it was really like to renovate their very first house while she wrapped up college. Love, laughter, paint fumes, and a few late-night takeout runs… we had it all.

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This week on The Edwards Table, Amy opens up about one of the heaviest chapters of her life—an experience she carried in silence for years, buried under guilt and shame.

In this raw and vulnerable conversation, Amy shares her journey from secrecy to honesty, and how she found the courage to step out of the shadows and into redemption.

If you've ever carried something you thought you couldn’t say out loud, this episode is for you.

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In this episode of The Edwards Table, Amy shares what life looked like for her during her middle and high school years. From social pressures to silent struggles, these were the years that began shaping her into the person she is today. Grab a seat—we’re going back to the school hallways, the heartaches, and the small moments of hope that carried her through.

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In this first full-length episode of The Edwards Table, Amy begins to share her personal story—from birth through her elementary school years. With Maddie listening in and asking thoughtful questions, this episode sets the foundation for the season.

Amy reflects on her early memories, family dynamics, and the experiences that shaped the little girl she once was.

Whether your own childhood was marked by love, loss, or a longing for something more—this conversation invites you to sit with us, reflect, and feel a little less alone.

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Season 1 Preview | The Edwards Table

Welcome to The Edwards Table — where real stories, honest conversations, and hope-filled moments come together around something deeper than just a shared meal. In this special preview episode, hosts Amy and Maddie pull up a chair and invite you behind the scenes of Season 1. You’ll get to know them a little better as they answer listener-submitted questions, reflect on their “why,” and share what inspired them to start this podcast in the first place.

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