Las Locas Chronicles
Welcome to our podcast—A podcast about two Latinas, one faith, endless stories! This is a podcast about 2 friends, Pastor Alexa Pineda and Pastor Jessica Fernandez, PhD, two Latinas from New York who are all about helping Christian women like YOU step boldly into your God-given purpose.
After 30 years of friendship (yes, THIRTY!), we’re keeping it real and talking about everything—what friends, wives, believers, and pastors struggle with, plus all the beautiful, messy, and faith-filled moments along the way.
Think of us as the tías you never had but always needed—the ones who’ll cheer you on, tell you the truth (even when it stings), and pray over you like your abuela would. Here, we serve up real talk with a side of spiritual fire—Bible truths, practical advice, and a whole lot of corazón.
So, grab your cafecito, hit that subscribe button, and let’s grow, glow, and give God the glory together. Dios tiene grandes planes para ti—let’s get to it!
Las Locas Chronicles
Episode 44: POPPING OFF | When Pressure Makes You Explode
In Episode 44, the Locas are POPPING OFF — literally.
From Ghostbuster slime reactions to Starbucks attitudes, Jessica and Alexa dive deep into what happens when pressure, trauma, and triggers make us explode like a kettle or a bag of popcorn under heat.
We kick things off with a shoutout to Beloved & Blessed by Nancy Bryan for all the beautiful, created gifts!
Then we move into a real conversation about anger — the kind you try to hide, the kind you hate to feel, and the kind that shows pieces of your unhealed self. Just like the Incredible Hulk, anger exposes what’s underneath the surface… and it’s not always pretty.
This episode unpacks: How small moments can send us over the edge The difference between being angry vs. living in anger How unhealed triggers rip the “scab” off old wounds Why anger steals joy, dims your light, and hurts relationships How God uses anger to grow us, layer by layer (hello, onion metaphor!) Why fear is often the real root of our anger The Holy Spirit’s role in correcting and calming us Peter-level moments — when we get it wrong but refuse to quit
Because the truth is: Anger wants to convince us we’re in control, but really we’re not. Healing is not one-and-done — we must abide in it. Our reactions reveal what still needs God’s touch.
Jessica and Alexa walk through the Process of Letting Go of Anger, including:
- Recognize the source
- Reflect before reacting (James 1:19)
- Release the right to revenge
- Replace the lie with God’s truth
- Forgive — even if they don’t deserve it
- Fill the space with peace
- Use your story for growth, not a grudge
If you’ve ever said: “Don’t make me angry… you won’t like me when I’m angry,” this episode is for you.
God wants to bring peace, not explosions.
Healing is possible — one layer at a time.