Heart on the Altar

Can trials actually be a "great joy"? In this episode, Brittani gets honest about a homeschooling meltdown that sent her to the bathroom floor in tears — and what it revealed about her own need for control and patience. She digs into James 1:2-4, unpacking what it means to "consider" or "count" trials as joy, why testing produces endurance, and the difference between valuing comfort versus valuing...

After a few weeks off (post-retreat recovery plus an unexpected eye surgery!), Heart on the Altar is back to weekly episodes — and kicking off a brand new series in the book of James. In this intro episode, Brittani reads through James 1:1-8 for context but zooms all the way in on verse 1, laying the foundation for the whole series: who James actually was (Jesus's half-brother, who didn't believe...

The first-ever Heart on the Altar Women's Retreat happened — and Brittani couldn't wait to sit down and process it out loud. In this recap episode, she shares the real story behind the retreat's "messy middle" theme (born out of losing a job and a canceled speaking opportunity years before it ever became a retreat), the fear she wrestled with before saying yes, and what unfolded once 12 women gath...

Ever prayed so hard for something and felt like the answer was silence? In this episode of the Summer of Psalms series, Brittani sits in Psalm 40 — a psalm that starts in thanksgiving and ends in a desperate plea for help, which she says sums up her life most days. She shares what it was like to be lifted out of her own "desolate pit" after losing a job, why God cares more about a surrendered, obe...

What if waiting on God isn't passive — it's actually the hardest, most active thing you'll ever do? In this episode of the Summer of Psalms series, Brittani goes back to Psalm 33 to talk about praise, the judgment she's wrestled with around what worship "should" look like, and the trauma-informed prayers she used to pray as a kid just to make it to the next milestone. She unpacks what it means to...

Ever find yourself asking God why the people doing wrong seem to be thriving while you're the one surrendering and still struggling? In this episode of the Summer of Psalms series, Brittani sits in Psalm 37:1-9, where David repeats one word over and over: agitated. She unpacks what it actually looks like to trade envy, anger, and rage for trust, delight, and quiet confidence in God's timing. Shari...

Ever notice your first instinct after messing up isn't to confess — it's to hide, justify, or manage it yourself? In this episode of the Summer of Psalms series, Brittani sits in Psalm 32, David's raw confession after trying to conceal his sin for far too long, and unpacks what it actually looks like to stop hiding and bring things into the light. From hangry-mom moments to walking through grief a...

This week on Heart on the Altar , Brittani kicks off the Summer of Psalms series with one of her favorite passages: Psalm 27 . In a season filled with uncertainty, frustration, fear, and unanswered questions, David's words remind us where true confidence comes from. While being pursued by enemies and facing real danger, David declares: "The Lord is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear?" Wha...

This week on Heart on the Altar , Brittani takes a pause after finishing Colossians to reflect on what God has been teaching her in this season. Through disappointment, unanswered questions, forgiveness struggles, and learning to surrender control, one question continues to surface: Do I really believe God is who He says He is? Drawing from Colossians, Philippians, Psalms, and a powerful message f...

In the final episode of the Colossians series, Brittani walks through Paul's closing words and uncovers a powerful challenge for every believer: devote yourself to prayer, stay alert, walk in wisdom, and remain faithful to the ministry God has entrusted to you. As Paul ends his letter, he reminds the church that following Jesus was never meant to be done alone. Through prayer, Christian community,...

The conversation delves into the transformative power of devotion to prayer, emphasizing the importance of staying alert, watchful, and grateful. It explores the impact of prayer on personal growth, peace, and the ability to trust in God's sovereignty. The episode encourages listeners to embrace a life devoted to prayer and to seek the peace and joy that comes from a deep connection with God. Take...

This week on Heart on the Altar , Brittani walks vulnerably through Colossians 3:18–4:1 and wrestles honestly with what it means to surrender every part of our lives to Jesus — especially inside the home. From marriage, leadership, submission, parenting, bitterness, and forgiveness… to the tension of trying to trust God in painful seasons — this episode is raw, heartfelt, and deeply practical. If...

This week on Heart on the Altar , we’re slowing down and sitting in Colossians 3:16–17. What does it actually mean to “let the word of Christ dwell richly” within us? In this episode, Brittani shares honestly about identity, perfectionism, control, fear, and the exhausting habit of trying to clean ourselves up before coming to God. Through powerful imagery and real-life reflection, we explore what...

This week, we’re diving into Colossians 3—and it gets personal. What does it really mean to “put to death” the things God calls sin? And why do we keep holding onto the very things that are hurting us? In this episode, Brittani shares honestly about control, fear, identity, and the quiet work God has been doing in her heart. We talk about what it looks like to stop managing sin… and actually surre...

In this episode of Heart on the Altar , Brittani walks through Colossians 3:1–11 and what it truly means to live as someone who belongs to Christ. If you’ve ever felt intimidated by reading the Bible, struggled to stay consistent, or wondered what it actually looks like to follow Jesus in your everyday life — this episode is for you. Brittani shares personal stories, real struggles, and a powerful...

Episode 29: Jesus + Nothing | Colossians 2:16-23 In this episode of Heart on the Altar , Brittani gets honest about something many of us wrestle with — trying to fill our lives with everything except Jesus. After taking a week off, Brittani shares what God revealed in her own heart: striving, perfectionism, distraction, and the subtle ways we add “extras” to the gospel. From over-scrolling and bin...

In this special episode of Heart on the Altar , Brittani is joined by her first guest, Melissa Pofek. Together, they talk about trust, friendship, surrender, and the life-changing story of the woman at the well in John 4. Melissa shares pieces of her testimony — from addiction, prison, and chasing significance, to the moment everything changed when Jesus met her in the middle of her brokenness and...

In this episode of Heart on the Altar , Brittani walks through Colossians 2:11–15 and talks about what it really means to be united with Christ. This is a powerful conversation about the gospel, freedom, and what Jesus actually did on the cross. Brittani unpacks how we were once dead in sin, but through Christ’s death and resurrection, we’ve been made alive, forgiven, and set free. The enemy has b...

Brittani walks through Colossians 2:8–10 and gets real about how easy it is to be pulled away from truth without even realizing it. From common life philosophies to everyday distractions, this episode unpacks how believers can slowly become “captivated” by things that sound good—but aren’t rooted in Christ. She shares honestly about what it looks like to stay aware, grounded, and rooted in God’s W...

In this birthday episode of Heart on the Altar , Brittani reflects on what she’s learning at 33 years old while continuing the Colossians series in Colossians 2:1–7 . Paul reminds the church to stay rooted in Christ and not be pulled away by voices that sound reasonable but lead them away from the truth. Brittani unpacks what that looks like in real life—learning to keep moving forward in faith, e...

In this episode of Heart on the Altar , Brittani gets real about walking through a painful season where good and hard are happening at the same time. And in the middle of it, God stops her in her tracks with one truth: I can’t be found faithful unless God is faithful first. Continuing the Colossians series in Colossians 1:24–29 , we sit with Paul’s words from prison—rejoicing in suffering, laborin...

In this episode of Heart on the Altar , Brittani keeps it real about having a rough week — the kind that makes her realize (again) how much she needs Jesus to be her daily strength, not just her emergency call. She dives into Colossians 1:21–23 , where Paul lays it out plainly: who we used to be without Christ, what Jesus did through His death to reconcile us, and what it looks like to stay ground...

In this honest and reflective episode of Heart on the Altar , Brittani slows down and revisits Colossians 1:15–20 — the powerful reminder that Jesus is before all things and holds all things together. After a hard week of sickness, overwhelm, and self-doubt, she shares what it looks like to bring your real life — not your polished version — before God. Through the imagery of the potter and the ala...

In this episode of Heart on the Altar , Brittani unpacks Colossians 1:15–17 and what it really means that Jesus is the image of the invisible God, before all things and holding all things together. If He created everything… and He holds everything together… then why do we live like He’s small? This episode challenges you to rethink how you see Jesus. Not as a distant figure. Not as a “bless my foo...

In Episode 20 of Heart on the Altar , Brittani continues walking through Colossians and lands on a question we don’t like to sit with for too long: Do we really believe God is that powerful? This episode unpacks Colossians 1:9–13 and challenges the way we lean on God—not just in our 911 moments, but in everyday weakness, disappointment, addiction, heartbreak, and waiting. Brittani shares vulnerabl...