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About Susan
Rev. Susan Eaton is a pastor, author, and retreat leader who is passionate about helping people live whole and holy lives in Christ. Her work centers on spiritual formation that is honest, embodied, and rooted in the everyday realities of life.
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Susan is the author of Reclaiming Joy and You’re Gonna Be Okay, and she writes a regular column for South Mississippi’s Signature Magazine. Her latest book, Even Here, Even Now: Rediscovering Hope and Joy in the Midst of Exile, is expected to be released in 2026. She also enjoys leading spiritual formation retreats that create space for rest, reflection, and encountering the transforming love of Christ.
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Susan holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business from the University of Mississippi and a Master of Divinity from Asbury Theological Seminary in Wilmore, Kentucky. She currently serves as Discipleship Pastor at Parkway Heights United Methodist Church in Hattiesburg, Mississippi.
When she’s not writing, teaching, or podcasting, Susan loves walking the family dog (Mabel), practicing yoga, spending time outdoors, reading, and watching movies or Netflix series with her family. She and her husband, Stewart, live with their two children in Hattiesburg.
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You can connect with Susan at revsusaneaton.com and on Instagram @suseaton and @embodiedholiness.
Season 4-6 Co-Host
Alex Doleac
Alex is a true creative. From the beautiful photography he shoots for engagements, weddings, and senior pictures, to the careful and artistically crafted words he writes on his blog, Alex’s gift of creativity shines through in everything he does.
Alex holds both a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Science from The University of Southern Mississippi. He worked in economic development and now works for his family's business. Alex is married to Hannah, and they have two sons, Noah and Jude. Alex is also a former tennis player at Southern Miss and pretends to still be a tennis player from time to time. You can follow Alex on Instagram @alexdoleac.
Season 1-3 Hosts
Embodied Holiness began when three friends decided that their small group discussions were something that others would benefit from as well. Susan Eaton, Lindsey Lewis, and Lyerly Christensen were the original hosts. But as often happens in life, Lyerly had to step away to give her best to her family, work, and the audiology students she teaches and mentors. We miss her being in the studio with us, but you can still benefit from what she offers in Seasons 1-3.
