Tenessa Talks

About Tenessa Talks

Religion and politics at the dinner table? We’re doing it on the mic. Join Tenessa Audette and guests as they tackle God, government, and everything you’re not “supposed” to talk about. Outrage meets courage, conviction meets conversation — and you just might walk away with a stronger backbone (and a little less outrage).

Publisher

Tenessa Talks

Category

news

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

21 Aug 2025

Latest episode

6 Nov 2025

Latest episodes

3 of 11 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   6 Nov 2025TRANSCRIPT

   Hot Takes & Honest Talk: What Everyone’s Arguing About Online | #11

   Host Tenessa Audette and Christin Turner engage in a candid discussion about today's contentious political and cultural issues, including freedom of speech, feminism, and faith, offering personal perspectives in this interview.

2. 

   30 Oct 2025TRANSCRIPT

   Faith, Freedom, and the Future: Navigating America’s Crossroads | #10

   Host Tenessa Audette interviews Pastor Christin about faith, history, and civic duty, exploring how Christians can engage in politics with grace and find hope amidst divisive labels in this interview episode.

3. 

   23 Oct 2025TRANSCRIPT

   Finding Your Voice: Civil Discourse and the Power of Communication | #9

   Communications expert Aaron Tesauro and Tenessa Audette discuss civil discourse and effective communication, revealing how respectful debate bridges divides and shapes communities in this interview.

4. 

   16 Oct 2025

   Freedom of Speech & the Modern Press: What It Really Means Today | #8

   Host Tenessa Audette interviews communications expert Aaron Tesauro about the First Amendment, examining freedom of speech and the press in modern America, including social media's role and the balance between dialogue and accountability.

5. 

   2 Oct 2025

   Getting Personal with Carl DeMaio | #7

   California Assemblymember Carl DeMaio shares his personal story with host Tenessa Audette, discussing his challenging childhood and how it fueled his commitment to public service and fighting corruption in California, in this interview.

6. 

   25 Sept 2025

   Greed in Government | #6

   Host Tenessa Audette interviews Dennice, former Redding Financial Director, about government budgets, taxes, and programs, explaining how these financial decisions impact everyday families and encouraging listeners to engage with their local government.

7. 

   18 Sept 2025

   How Local Government Budgets Impact Your Everyday Life | #5

   Tenessa Audette explains how local government budgets impact everyday life, breaking down complex financial jargon to show how city and state decisions affect families and communities.

8. 

   11 Sept 2025

   How Much Government Do We Really Need? | #4

   Host Tenessa Audette and Ericka explore the role of government, connecting American ideals of freedom, faith, and responsibility to everyday political engagement in this interview episode.

9. 

   4 Sept 2025

   Why You Need to Know Your Elected Officials | #3

   Tenessa Audette discusses the realities of being an elected official, emphasizing the importance of understanding their roles and actions to foster a thriving community.

10. 

    28 Aug 2025

    Choosing the Right Leader to Represent Us | #2

    Host Tenessa Audette and co-host Ericka Jones discuss the qualities of effective government representatives, urging listeners to approach voting as a careful hiring process that prioritizes character and relevant experience in this interview episode.

11. 

    21 Aug 2025

    What makes America great? | Ep #1

    Host Tenessa Audette interviews Ericka Jones, a local mom, about American life, community involvement, and the realities of local government, revealing the frustrations and trade-offs in civic decision-making.

Inside a recent episode

Hot Takes & Honest Talk: What Everyone’s Arguing About Online | #11

Published 6 Nov 2025 · Transcript excerpt

[…] I don't want to do that That's one thing But if you're like I don't even want to hear your point of view I have decided what I think and I don't want to hear your Your your difference of opinion that that right there We said in the Constitution you have the freedom of speech the freedom of assembly You actually get to come around the people that agree with you You get to say your ideas in the public square you get to argue and debate that you know We get to argue and wrestle over which idea would work what hasn't worked Why would you think it'll work? […]

Who has been a guest on Tenessa Talks

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Christin Turner
• Pastor Christin
• Aaron Tesauro
• Carl DeMaio
• Dennice

Reach and audience

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

10 ratings

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