Clean Heart Club

Most of us are living with a whirlwind of emotions, especially in challenging times — joy and sorrow, fear and gratitude, all at once. In this heartfelt solo episode, Susan vulnerably shares how she navigates the emotional rollercoaster of life, from personal grief to celebration, with faith as her anchor. Discover how embracing the full spectrum of feelings can deepen your connection with God and...

What if your greatest struggles, fears, and patterns could become an invitation to deeper healing and transformation with God? In this episode of the Clean Heart Podcast, Susan welcomes author, podcaster, and Enneagram coach Amy Wicks for a thoughtful conversation about faith, identity, emotional healing, and the power of self-awareness. Amy shares her personal story of growing up in ministry, nav...

In this solo episode of the Clean Heart Club podcast, Susan shares a heartfelt update from life on the farm and opens up about the unexpected resistance she’s faced while preparing for her upcoming masterclass,  Heaven Sent Summer: Stop Second Guessing and Step Boldly Into Your Calling. From flooded fields and delayed planting to tech issues and even conflict at home, Susan reflects on how resista...

In today’s solo episode, I’m sharing a little more of my story — from growing up on a farm and building a life with my husband of nearly 50 years, to my journey of faith, freedom in Christ, and becoming a Christian life coach. I talk about the seasons that shaped me, the women who influenced my faith, and how studying Scripture transformed my relationship with God. I’m also sharing what’s bringing...

In this solo episode, Susan shares the personal story of how reading the Bible went from feeling like a chore to becoming something she genuinely loves and looks forward to. From her early days growing up in church to quiet moments with her grandma over cookies and Scripture, Susan reflects on the simple rhythms and influences that helped her build a relationship with God’s Word. She also shares t...

In this episode of  The Clean Heart Club , Susan Shaw sits down with educator, documentary filmmaker, and global AI ethics contributor  Joe Fatheree  for a powerful conversation about faith, leadership, and the rapidly changing technological world. Joe shares his journey from teaching struggling readers in rural Illinois to becoming a nationally recognized educator and an influential voice in conv...

What does it really take to stay married for 50 years? In this special episode, we sit down with Brad’s cousin Ted and his wife Debbie as they approach their 50th wedding anniversary. Along with Brad and Susan, they reflect on nearly five decades of marriage, ministry, parenting, hard seasons, and God’s faithfulness. Ted and Debbie Rhoades currently reside in Winchester, IlThey have been married s...

In this heartfelt and wisdom-filled episode of  Clean Heart Club , Susan sits down with Jeff and Michelle, a couple who have spent nearly four decades walking faithfully through marriage, ministry, and family life together. With honesty, humor, and deep spiritual insight, they reflect on what it means to build a Christ-centered marriage that lasts—through joy, conflict, calling, and change. From r...

In this rich and deeply moving conversation, Susan welcomes her friend and mentor C.J. Andrews to the Clean Heart Club. Together they explore what it means to live with a clean heart , release people-pleasing, and encounter God not just on the mountaintop—but in the quiet, ordinary moments of daily life. C.J. shares her journey as a pastor’s wife, spiritual director, and founder of the Sacred Trac...

In this episode of the Clean Heart Club Podcast, I sit down with April Snook, a life mentor, coach, and devoted follower of Christ, to explore what it looks like to live a truly Spirit-led life. From her childhood on a West Texas farm and traveling with a gospel Wild West show to raising her children to walk independently with God, April shares intimate stories of hearing God’s voice and following...

The holidays can feel magical… or they can feel like mayday, mayday! If your expectations, emotions, or family dynamics are making this season feel heavy, this episode will be a breath of fresh air. Today it’s just you and me, talking through three simple steps and five practical tips to help you tell yourself the truth, process what you’re really feeling, and actually enjoy your holiday season—wi...

Today I’m introducing you to 22-year-old entrepreneur and hometown girl, Whitney Zumhalen . Whitney grew up on a family farm in small-town Illinois, raced through college to earn her marketing degree and an MBA, and now runs her own digital marketing business helping local companies grow online. We talk about farm work ethic, going viral with our local Drive-In Theater, the wild world of social me...

Clean Heart Club crew, you are in for such a tender, faith-filled treat today. 🥹✨ I’m welcoming my longtime friend Sherry Weedman to the podcast—pastor, mama of seven (one in heaven), Grammy to 21 (and a great-grandma!), and spiritual mama at HopeUC Nashville , a beautiful “barn church” that’s bursting at the seams with worship, community, and real-deal Jesus people. We talk about what it means...

I’m welcoming my former junior-high student (full-circle goosebumps!), Susanne Schackman—now a wife, mama of four, interior designer, and one-year cancer-free survivor. We talk honest faith, a wild roof-fall miracle, a river-side baptism with her daughter, why peace really can pass understanding, and what breast cancer looked like for her (hint: not a lump). It’s tender, real, and full of hope. Me...

In this heartfelt episode of the Clean Heart Club podcast, host Susan Shull welcomes her dear friend Sheri Fisher. Together, they explore Sherri's inspiring journey from a challenging past to a life filled with faith, gratitude, and healing. Sherri shares her personal experiences with overcoming adversity, the power of breath prayer, and the importance of finding a supportive community. Tune in to...

For the second time on the Clean Heart Club Podcast, it’s just me behind the mic! 🎙️ In this special solo episode, I share the story behind my brand-new book, Hello, You! Being Yourself in a World that Wants You to Be Everyone Else. This conversation is part behind-the-scenes, part encouragement, and part invitation to step into the freedom of becoming your true self in Christ. What You’ll Hear in...

We’re back for Season 3 of the Clean Heart Club Podcast—and I couldn’t think of a better way to start than by welcoming back my pastor and friend, Kevin Colclasure. You loved our last conversation with Kevin, and this time we’re diving into a topic he’s been preaching and living: spiritual disciplines —the practices Jesus modeled that help us grow in holiness and become more like Him. In this rich...

Welcome back to the Clean Heart Club! Today, Susan has a truly inspiring conversation with Deanna Leonard—a creative coach, artist, speaker, and retired corporate executive whose journey will move and motivate you. Deanna shares how she went from a high-powered corporate career (including an MBA from Duke and global travel) to early retirement, surviving a stroke, and reinventing herself as a crea...

 In this powerful and heartfelt episode, Susan sits down with singer-songwriter, coach, and author Cassie Fowler for a conversation that will stir your heart and strengthen your courage. Cassie shares her personal story of navigating depression, anxiety, and burnout, and how God met her in the hard places to bring healing and purpose. Cassie performs her original song Even If — a beautiful reminde...

What makes someone pack up their Ford Escort, grab their sled dog, and drive solo to Alaska without ever having set foot there? Faith. Grit.  In this unforgettable episode, I sit down with my friend and fellow writer Cathy Brooks, an Alaskan author who has lived an extraordinary life—from dairy farm roots in rural Pennsylvania to off-the-grid wilderness living with babies and 25 sled dogs (yes, re...

What do sports, mowing the lawn, and forgiveness have to do with living a life for Christ? In this deeply personal and powerful conversation, Susan sits down with her longtime pastor, Kevin Colclasure, to talk about his journey from small-town athlete to faithful minister of the gospel. With stories of heartache, healing, and hope, Kevin reminds us that God can use every part of our lives—our pass...

What does it mean to build a life you actually love living—body, mind, and spirit? In this fun and  practical episode, I’m joined by my friend Jeni Coppage—nutrition coach, life coach, and fellow faith-filled encourager. Jenny and I go way back to our Life Mentoring School coach certification days where our friendship began. In this episode, we talk all about what it means to care for our health,...

What happens when your life takes a totally different path than you expected—but ends up exactly where God meant you to be? In this episode, I talk with my friend Denise about growing up as a missionary kid in the Philippines, her early dreams of following in those footsteps, and how God gently rerouted her calling. From launching a cookie business to coaching business leaders, Denise shares her s...

Meet Katie Katie Pearson is founder of Be New, a ministry focused on equipping and encouraging followers of Jesus through Life and Leadership Coaching. In addition, her callings include Master Yoga Teacher Trainer for nearly 25 years and instructing yoga students of every background and ability through numerous studios, gyms and ministries. She is currently Spiritual Formation Director at her chur...

Meet Katie Katie Martin is the Marketing Coordinator at Life Mentoring School and a Certified Life Coach, with a heart for helping others grow and thrive. Passionate about coaching, thought work, and personal development, Katie loves empowering people to reach their full potential. She’s also a social media enthusiast who stays in tune with digital trends and enjoys exploring how these changes inf...