Ardently His

In this episode, Joanie shares her 20-year journey with chronic health issues such as asthma, lupus, and rheumatoid arthritis. She discusses the importance of being proactive in managing her health through medical advice, diet, and faith. Joanie emphasizes resting in God's plan and the importance of relying on community support. Her story offers encouragement and wisdom for those facing similar st...

In this episode, Jessica delves into the struggle with worldliness, sharing personal experiences from teenage years to adulthood. The discussion highlights the importance of sanctification and daily mortification of the flesh for believers. Citing scripture and personal testimony, she emphasizes the power of the Holy Spirit and the continuous need for repentance and spiritual growth.

In this podcast episode, Leah interviews Jennifer Defreece, a woman who experienced a profound transformation through her relationship with Christ. Jennifer shares how she grew up in a Christian home but strayed from her faith during her teenage and early adult years. At 22, broken and lost, she encountered God in a life-changing moment that felt like warm oil pouring over her. Through a church pr...

Joanie shares her 40-year journey as a pastor's wife, detailing two significant church hurt experiences. The first occurred in Texas over the decision to homeschool their children which led to unrest within the church community. Despite initial support, murmurings grew, culminating in financial hardship that forced them to leave. Years later in Washington, a similar struggle emerged, driven by wea...

In this episode, Ariann shares her deeply personal story of experiencing a miscarriage and how her faith played a crucial role in her healing process. Growing up in a Christian home, Ariann leaned on her relationship with God and the support of her community to navigate the immense grief. She found solace in a song that reminded her of God's promises, and despite the heartache, she remained steadf...

In this episode, Joanie shares her powerful and heartbreaking story of growing up with an abusive father in a religious household. Despite the darkness, she found hope and transformation in Christ. A significant turning point came when a high school friend introduced her to Jesus, leading her to faith and ultimately to forgiveness. Joanie speaks to the importance of seeking help, the value of comm...

In this episode, Jessica talks with Leah about her transformative journey from financial debt to spiritual freedom. Leah shares how she and her husband were initially caught up in materialism, mistaking their salaries for spending power. They found themselves deep in debt and under immense financial pressure. Through attending a Financial Peace University class and shifting their focus from money...

In this episode, Jennifer explores the painful topic of abandonment through her own experiences and biblical stories. She examines the story of Joseph from Genesis, highlighting how God used Joseph's trials though abandonment to fulfill a divine purpose. Jennifer also shares scriptures that comforted her during times of loneliness and the importance of Christian fellowship in overcoming abandonmen...

In this episode, Leah sits down with Jessica Herring, one of the founding members of Ardently His Ministry, to discuss Jessica's deeply personal experience with miscarriage. The conversation explores Jessica's faith journey, the impact of her loss, and how she found solace in God's sovereignty. Jessica offers heartfelt advice on how to support friends through similar trials, emphasizing the import...

In this heartfelt episode, Jessica shares her deeply personal journey of faith during a challenging period of miscarriages. She delves into the emotional turmoil, the questions that plagued her mind, and how she ultimately found solace in God's kindness. Emphasizing that suffering can bring us closer to God, she underscores the importance of sanctification and trusting God's plan, even in the face...

Jessica Lusk Dennis shares her heartfelt testimony of turning to God's love and trust during a period of intense grief after her husband's untimely death. With a newborn to care for, Jessica found solace in her faith and the support of her community. Throughout her journey, Jessica opened up about the significance of surrendering to God in her darkest moments and how this led her to write 'I Trust...

This podcast episode dives into the challenges and emotional turmoil of dealing with infertility. Leah shares personal experiences and faith-based encouragement, emphasizing that God has a plan and the wait is part of a larger testimony. Through examples of adoption and foster care, she illustrates how God's timing is perfect, and how leaning into faith can bring unexpected joy and fulfillment eve...

This podcast episode explores Leah's personal journey through anxiety and how faith played a crucial role in overcoming it. The speaker shares her struggles with deep-seated anxiety, the inability to let go, and the revelation that true surrender to God brings peace. The episode emphasizes the importance of casting anxieties completely onto Christ and trusting in His sovereignty. Through Scripture...

In this heartfelt podcast episode, Leah candidly discusses the struggles and joys of sexual intimacy within marriage. She shares her personal journey of overcoming barriers such as fatigue, misunderstandings, and medical challenges to find fulfillment in her marital sex life. With a focus on faith and God's design for marriage, she offers practical advice and spiritual insight to help couples enha...

In this podcast episode, the speaker delves into her personal battle with the fear of death, a struggle that began with the sudden death of her father and extended to the health anxieties surrounding her husband. Through a transformative journey of faith, surrender, and the wisdom of Christian community, she found peace by trusting God's sovereignty and presence. By surrendering her fears and reli...

In this episode, Leah discusses various types of irrational fears, from past traumas to future uncertainties. She shares her personal experiences with fear, including a childhood fear of Satan and a deep-seated fear of losing loved ones. By surrendering these fears to God and trusting in His sovereignty, she found peace. The episode encourages listeners to rely on Christ's presence for comfort and...