Hearts for the Kingdom

When our carefully made plans suddenly fall apart, it is easy to treat every disruption as a threat to our peace. Monique sits down with Pastor Dana Carlson to talk honestly about the spiritual discipline of pivoting when life takes an unexpected turn. Drawing from travel mishaps and seasons of personal uncertainty, they explore why holding tightly to rigid routines can breed anxiety and legalism...

Waking up with an anxious mind often makes it feel natural to brace for whatever might go wrong. In this conversation, Monique sits down with her husband, Gary Keeler, to talk candidly about breaking default cycles of negative thinking. Together, they discuss the daily tension between letting worry dictate our emotions and intentionally declaring that God is present before the day even begins. We...

When chronic stress, exhaustion, and physical depletion take over, marital intimacy is often the first thing to suffer. We sit down to talk openly about sexual health, root causes of hormonal fatigue, and how medical tools like peptides fit into whole-person care. Robyn shares clinical insights on Kisspeptin and PT-141, explaining why sustainable healing requires addressing underlying burdens rath...

When sudden accidents happen, fear and panic naturally threaten to overwhelm us. Monique sits down with Michael and Cassie Dehne to hear the harrowing story of a 500-pound basketball hoop collapsing directly onto Michael. They recount the immediate panic, the severe injuries to his hand, knee, and eye, and how habitual prayer prompted Michael to drop to his knees in thanksgiving before knowing the...

Past emotional wounds can quietly train us to adopt a victim mindset. When old pain dictates our current reactions, minor conflicts trigger defensive cynicism and damage our closest relationships. Monique sits down with Pastor Kevin from Truth's Moment Ministry to discuss why emotional triggers cause us to surrender our peace. Together, they examine how recognizing these automatic patterns hel...

When past trauma and hurtful experiences leave us feeling helpless, it is easy to adopt a victim mentality without even realizing it. Monique sits down with Pastor Kevin Schippers to explore how carrying unresolved pain, negative triggers, and cynical assumptions can trap us in a cycle of bitterness. They discuss how unaddressed emotional wounds cause us to surrender our God-given power and interp...

What happens when the life we built on material comfort and routine religion suddenly comes to a halt? Monique sits down with Kandi and Pablo Marticorena, founders of Say Yes Missions, to explore their story of divine provision, unexpected redirection, and radical surrender. After years of running businesses with a lukewarm faith, a severe stroke suddenly altered everything Pablo knew about his he...

When life brings constant setbacks, how do we remain steady without giving in to weariness or fear? We talk honestly about the unexpected trials that test our patience, from daily disruptions to spiritual exhaustion. Looking at Jesus’s reminders in Mark and the promise of Ephesians 3:20, we reflect on why it is so easy to forget God’s past faithfulness when hard circumstances pile up around us. We...

Are we ready for whatever shakings may come? We talk honestly about moving away from a comfortable, complacent Christianity and preparing our homes, finances, and souls for future seasons of trial. Reflecting on lessons from recent years and cell phone distractions, we discuss the urgent need to build resilient, scripturally grounded lives. We explore why true kingdom community requires moving pas...

We are so glad you are joining us for this conversation as we dive deep into the world of peptides, metabolic health, and what it really means to care for our bodies. Peptides are showing a lot of promise as medical tools right now, but they are not harmless, quick fixes you should just order online. We discuss why it is so important to work with a trusted provider who truly knows your health back...

In this episode, Jill Woodruff returns to share the heartbreaking story of her daughter Cassandra’s passing in a car accident caused by impaired drivers. Jill opens up about her raw journey through grief and explains how choosing forgiveness became the key to unlocking her own freedom and healing. Key Topics Discussed: Forgiveness as a Choice: Why forgiveness is a conscious decision rather than an...

We are so glad you are joining us for this special conversation, as Monique sits down with her husband Gary and special guest Chad Stewart to talk about something incredibly important but rarely discussed: the deep need for genuine community, friendship, and vulnerability among men. Chad opens up his heart to share a raw, honest look at his own journey—moving from a place of painful brokenness, hi...

We are honored to welcome our friends Chad and Rachael Stuart to share his powerful testimony of survival, combat trauma, and radical redemption. Chad carried childhood anger into a youth filled with substance abuse before enlisting in the military. He opens up about his intense deployment to Iraq, a severe injury, and the heavy burden of PTSD that followed him home, causing his life to spiral out...

We are so excited to welcome back our friends Jake and Sierra Bradway, along with my husband Gary, to share the second part of their breathtaking journey of transformation. Pulling back the curtain on their deeply broken backgrounds—from fractured homes to personal histories filled with trauma—they bravely share how their early relationship was completely dominated by negative coping mechanisms, t...

We are so thrilled to welcome our friends, Pastors Jake and Sierra Bradway from World Harvest Church, to discuss their incredible new book, From Gutters to Glory . In this powerful conversation, they pull back the curtain on their journey from living in a toxic, broken relationship to being ordained as pastors over marriage and family ministries. They share the beautiful, unfolding God-story of ho...

We are so excited to dive into a conversation all about the raw beauty, messiness, and absolute necessity of biblical wisdom in our friendships. Sharing from our own hearts and lives, we explore the different roles healthy friends play—from the encourager to the challenger who sharpens us like iron. We also look at how past trauma can make us text-message avoidant or pull back into lonely isolatio...

We are so incredibly blessed to sit down with our dear friends Kandi and Pablo Marticorena, founders of Say Yes Missions, as they share their awe-inspiring faith testimony. In this moving conversation, they pull back the curtain on their unconventional online romance from 1997, decades of navigating family life, and the jaw-dropping financial miracles God orchestrated to provide them with a comple...

We sit down with Kara Keller to explore the challenging yet transformative practice of believing the best in others. In a skeptical world, it is incredibly easy to default into a "detective mode" of suspicion and rely on false assumptions. From funny miscommunications over text emojis to navigating real relationship conflicts, we discuss how open communication and intentional vulnerabili...

We explore how Christian living intersects with the modern world as we continue our discussion on environmental toxins, specifically through the lens of conception and motherhood. We’re tackling how hidden chemicals like BPA impact fertility and why preparing the body—and the heart—is a vital part of spiritual growth. From understanding nutrient-rich supplements to practical detox methods, we shar...

We're tackling a surprising topic today that impacts our health: the hidden toxins in everyday plastics. After watching eye-opening documentaries, we dive deep into how chemicals like phthalates affect our bodies and our children's future. As we navigate Christian living, we share practical ways to start swapping out plastic containers, toxic cookware, and synthetic fragrances for safer al...

In this episode, we sit down with our dear friend and prayer leader, Jill Woodruff, to navigate one of the most tender topics we’ve ever covered: the loss of a child. We explore Jill’s journey after her daughter Cassandra’s sudden passing and how she immediately turned to the Father for strength. It’s a powerful conversation about maintaining hope in the midst of a heart-wrenching storm and trusti...

We’re thrilled to welcome back Rachael for the second part of our heart-to-heart as we explore her incredible transition into the role of Next Gen Pastor at Cedarbrook Church. We dive into the vulnerability of leaving a secure, 14-year career in education to follow a sudden, divine calling. Rachael shares how her background as an instructional specialist prepared her to shepherd a new generation t...

In this episode, we sit down with Rachael Stuart, the Next Gen Pastor at Cedar Brook Church, for a deeply vulnerable conversation about the beauty of restoration. Rachal opens up about her journey through childhood hardship and the marital crisis that nearly ended her family. We dive into the birth of her ministry, RESTORE, which provides a biblical framework for navigating the brokenness life thr...

We sit down with our dear friends, Tom and Jenny Daniels, to explore a powerful journey of physical and spiritual restoration. We’re tackling the intersection of chronic health struggles and marriage dynamics as we dive deep into their experience with the "Healing the Roots" course. We discuss breaking free from the "death dance" in relationships and how embracing biblical wisd...

We are so glad to share about Robyn’s new course, Healing the Roots. After meeting with a small group last year, we saw how much better it is to grow together instead of trying to be healthy all alone. We believe Christian living includes taking care of the body God gave us. We chat about how those live classes became an online home for anyone seeking biblical wisdom and wellness. We also get real...