Church Talks

This roller coaster of emotions was recorded in February of 2022 when life looked very different in some ways than it does now, over a year later. The heart behind my words is very much still the same. I think I refrained from releasing it initially because maybe it felt too vulnerable at parts or sounded nonsensical at others. But whateverrrr. If you don’t wanna listen, you can click to another e...

People may know this guest by various names or titles, but I know him as a brother and my dear friend, J. Brooks. He’s the husband of one of my closest friends, Amy, and dad to Ezra. Together, they are the pastors of The Refuge in Greensboro. In addition to that and his weekly career, he is the owner and founder of J. Brooks Enterprise, LLC where he helps people repair their credit, get out of deb...

68 year old, Tony Nitz, is one of the kindest faces you’ll ever meet. I was greeted by him a couple of years ago while I was staying overnight in my favorite hermitage at the St. Francis Springs Prayer Center where he is the chef and groundskeeper, and he made me feel like I was at home, which has continued ever since. He’s also one of the most devoted and disciplined people, and he speaks about h...

This firecracker is one of the most fierce lovers and fighters for humanity that I’ve ever seen. She has 6 kids of her own, ranging 4-18 years old, plus she claims about 50 teenagers on any given day as she is leads them by doing life with them. Her own stories of trauma from previous relationships, low self-worth, shame, and fear have given her an open door into individuals’ hearts who know she’s...

The last Sunday of 2020, one of the most radical and spontaneous acts of obedience and faith that I’ve personally seen resulted in a house full of people with no façades, filters, or walls up… or maybe I should say that those came down by the end of the night!!! Two of the women from that night are on this episode and it’s so cool hearing them re-tell about the miracles from that night. TJ and Rac...

Staff Sergeant Austin Rehiel talks about the range of experiences that come along with being freshly out of high school and entering adulthood while being deployed, defending our country and our freedoms, and trying to live a normal life knowing that your calling is unique and hard to understand. Traumas of grief and unimaginable tragedy coupled with celebrations of love and relationships, with qu...

© Kathryn Church (January 2023)

*The photos in the cover art will make sense when you listen 😜* The two Amys and I laugh and cry as we reminisce on our 15+ years of friendship and a few of the countless memories that contributed to the bond that we still have now. Seasons of life are always changing… getting married, having children, shifting careers, moving to different cities, etc…. and things we thought would be forever, som...

Full of joy for life, Emma lives each day to better herself and everyone she’s connected to. Her compassionate heart for humanity is on full display as she seeks out ways to let people know that they are SO loved. Before having kids of her own, she taught high school Spanish and now homeschools her two boys. She and her husband, Caleb, have stepped into the role of youth pastors this year and are...

This conversation is fun and freeing, especially for any of us who battled with fear of not doing everything right. Jordan’s perspective on living with love as the driving force is enlightening and invigorating! He’s a small town family guy whose dog training training video went viral on YouTube, now he’s married with 4 kids and his work office is wherever he wants it to be on any given day. He’s...

I thought it was due time to check in with y’all and update you on some new endeavors in my life as well as give you hope and encouragement and permission to fully feel all the feelings in this chapter of your life. God gave us all a myriad of emotions (at least 87 that can be named) that too often we suppress. It’s healthy and cathartic to allow time and space for those to surface in a safe envir...

Whew… this woman has packed a lot of life into her 42 years this far! She embodies humility and determination with anything she sets her mind to, and she’s quick to give credit to her parents for raising her with such impeccable work ethic. Grieving the loss of her mom a few years ago has instilled a renewed drive to live as fully as possible, as she would desire nothing less! Dr. Deirdre earned h...

Ashlea is one of the youngest and most mature people I know. She is hilarious and wise, brave and kind, free and inspirational. We talk about kids and adults who sometimes forget that they’re adults, Jesus and Johnnyswim, mental health and youth ministry, boundaries and burnout. We could’ve talked for another hour towards the end of the conversation but she agreed to be a guest for a follow-up epi...

Singer/songwriter, Savannah Gibson, has captured the hearts of people of all ages and walks of life through her music and life story. I met her several years ago and knew there was something special about this meek, introverted, passionate, and deep-thinking teenager. She has used her pain, uncertainties, questions, and triumphs along with her God-given gifts to create captivating beauty in the fo...

UNC Chapel Hill graduate (GO HEELS!) speaks out about her gap year, current profession as an NC public high school teacher, as well as her journey with Jesus and how it’s changed since becoming an adult. She might as well be my family! @sydneybrookesmiles

I played sports with Megan in high school and now she’s a travel nurse along with her husband, Ty, living in a van that they designed and traveling across the country saving lives, inspiring people, and exploring the beauty of nature. They encourage us to get outside and LIVE! Follow their adventures @we.the.wanderers on Instagram! For camping and traveling tips and locations nationwide, they use...

© Kathryn Church (August 2022)

© Kathryn Church (April 2022)

This is probably the most in-depth spiritual episode I’ve recorded. Macy is transparent with her struggles of an unfulfilled life of partying to being delivered from various traumas and is now living to see other people living in complete freedom. Find her on social media at Macy Burleyson on Facebook and @itsmacysworld on Instagram!

I met these newlyweds at a Johnnyswim show a couple weeks ago and immediately connected with their energy! Possibly because they, too, are musicians AND they’re a 7 and a 2 on the ennegram (my type is a tie of those two!). Their talent with music, songwriting, and artistry is excellent and their hearts are even more grand than their giftings. Listen to The Graes on Spotify or Apple Music as and fo...

~Ty and Morgan~ they were on my snorkeling tour and he secretly told me that he was proposing in 2 days and invited me to witness it so of course I made it happen! They live in San Diego but she’s from NC so visits the east coast frequently! ~M.C.~ he’s lived in NY and Rome and is now in Hana Hawaii cutting open coconuts and loving his life! ~Toni and Rebekah~ these two friends work together at Ha...

~Derek~ “Big Island in a Day” tour guide with Wasabi Tours. Raised in South Africa, but has lived in Hawaii for several years and LOVES the history, natural beauty, sacredness of agriculture, pono (which translates to righteousness and respect), and getting to meet cool people via the bus tour! ~Lisa~ from Northern Virginia near DC, her friends she was traveling with went scuba diving that day so...

Walter Virgil Jr. is THAT DUDE. He can be seen on the campus of Liberty University as the Director of Strategic Projects and Alliances in the department of Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity. He can also be found at The Ramp Church International in Lynchburg VA where he’ll likely be teaching, dancing, singing, and always SMILING. He’s the CEO and founder of Get Fresh and Live (instilling healthy sel...

I may have met my biggest fan who also composed a jingle to my podcast within this episode! These newlyweds had a Lord of the Rings themed wedding last Halloween and OF COURSE asked me to be a bridesmaid in it! They’ve helped me celebrate my last two birthdays, we’ve attended concerts together, had game nights, and enjoyed delicious food with great drinks over meaningful conversations. In this par...

Oprah and Dr. Phil, Sons of Anarchy, “Keep it Shut,” positive thinking, homeschooling, switching churches, accepting everyone’s individual journey, and minimalistic living………. we covered just about everything in the episode, guys! Tabbatha’s heart is lovely and genuine. She’s overtly compassionate and empathetic. Her humility and confidence merge to produce a voice that is gentle and clear. We dis...