Lord Have Mercy

Twelve years ago, we packed everything we would need for a year into backpacks, raised $15,000 each, and left home for an 11-month mission trip around the world. None of us could have imagined that saying "yes" to God would lead to lifelong friendships, stronger faith, future spouses, and countless reminders of His mercy. In this episode, we're reminiscing about our World Race adventure—from fundr...

What if the very thing you've begged God to take away becomes the place where you know Him most deeply? This week on *Lord Have Mercy*, Whitney sits down with one of her dearest friends, Danielle, for an honest conversation about living with panic disorder, OCD, and anxiety for more than 30 years. Although many people know Danielle as a successful realtor, devoted wife and mom, and someone who has...

In this heartfelt conversation, Whitney sits down with longtime friend, author, and Bible teacher Jill Hill to talk about how seasons of anxiety, panic attacks, unanswered questions, and uncertainty became the very places where God's mercy met them both. Jill shares the story of opening her Bible for herself for the first time, how Scripture transformed her battle with fear, and why hiding God's W...

In this episode of *Lord Have Mercy*, Whitney sits down with her first boss, longtime mentor, and dear friend, Kim Jensen. What began as a conversation about entrepreneurship and owning a successful women's boutique quickly becomes a powerful testimony of God's faithfulness through seasons she never would have chosen. Kim shares her journey through divorce, disappointment, and uncertainty, and the...

In this very first episode of *Lord Have Mercy*, I sit down with my brother to share the story that shaped our family—and ultimately pointed us to the mercy of God. We talk openly about addiction, abandonment, broken relationships, shame, and the struggles that marked much of our childhood. But more importantly, we talk about God's faithfulness through it all. This conversation is not about having...

Life is messy, but God's mercy is greater. Join Whitney Merritt for honest conversations about faith, redemption, and the ways God meets us in our hardest moments. Through real stories of struggle, healing, and hope, each episode explores the beauty of God's grace in everyday life. Whether you're walking through a difficult season or simply looking for encouragement, you'll be reminded that no one...