Kristin Ballard
Fed by the Fruit
Welcome to Fed by the Fruit, a podcast that will bring powerful testimonies, deep dives into well-known or not so well-known stories and characters of the Bible, episodes on how to apply biblical truth to our daily lives, and a continuation of our friendship where I share my life and all my favorite things. My goal is that we learn something from one another and advance God’s kingdom together!
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Kristin Ballard
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Latest episode
Jul 6, 2026
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Episodes
The Slippery Slope: Beating Alcoholism Through Faith in God 06.07.2026 1:10:04
In this powerful episode of Fed by the Fruit, host KB sits down with Thomas Witsman for a raw and honest testimony of alcohol addiction, recovery, and redemption. Thomas shares how a childhood shaped by his father's secret drinking gave way to his own slow slide down the "slippery slope" — from celebratory Friday-night drinks to hiding vodka and drinking multiple times a day, all while raising fou...
How Faith Carried Me Through an Unmedicated Labor | Brittany's Testimony 29.06.2026 1:05:06
In this powerful episode of Fed by the Fruit, host KB sits down with her daughter-in-law Brittany to share the deeply moving testimony of baby Selah's birth. Brittany opens up about the months of fervent prayer and quiet fear while waiting to conceive, the surrender that finally brought her peace, and the overwhelming joy of a long-awaited positive test. She shares how she stayed physically and me...
When Life Feels Heavy: Staying Close to God in Difficult Seasons 22.06.2026 15:59
In this heartfelt and honest episode, KB opens up about navigating a season of deeply mixed emotions. With the overwhelming joy of welcoming her first grandchild, baby Selah, and the heaviness of a friend's tragic accident, the ache of distance, and the honest admission of feeling spiritually distant from God. With vulnerability and grace, KB shares how she's choosing gratitude even when life feel...
Lit from Within: Breaking Strongholds and Living Spirit-Led with Brandie Barclay 15.06.2026 45:47
In this powerful episode of Fed by the Fruit , host KB sits down with Brandie Barclay, an author, speaker, ordained minister, and founder of the Power Soul movement, to talk about what it truly means to stop striving and start abiding in God. Brandie shares her journey from 20+ years in the beauty industry to a bold midlife pivot into ministry, the demonic resistance she faced while writing her ne...
Solomon's Wisdom & Warning: 7 Life Lessons from Israel's Most Famous King 08.06.2026 10:59
In this episode of Fed by the Fruit, host KB dives into the life of King Solomon who was the third and final king of the united Kingdom of Israel, son of David and Bathsheba, and author of Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Song of Solomon. KB explores Solomon's remarkable rise as he humbly asked God for wisdom above all else, his legendary reign marked by unmatched wealth, peace, and the completion of t...
The Power of Testimony: Why God Calls Every Christian to Share Their Story 01.06.2026 23:14
In this episode of Fed by the Fruit, host KB opens up about why Christian testimonies are one of the most powerful tools believers have and why so many people hesitate to share theirs. Drawing from Revelation 12:11, 1 Peter 3:15, and Jeremiah 29:11, KB walks listeners through a simple, repeatable three-minute testimony framework covering life before Christ, the turning point, and the transformatio...
Catching Up with KB: Baby Watch, a Florida Getaway & a Marriage Breakthrough You Need to Hear 25.05.2026 32:41
In this heartfelt end-of-month catch-up episode of Fed by the Fruit , host KB gets raw and real about the breakthroughs she's been experiencing in her marriage to Jonathan, including what she's calling a God-given shift that finally removed the "scales from her eyes." She opens up about years of unconscious fault-finding rooted in unworthiness, the surprising clarity that came from taking the "How...
True Repentance: How a Change of Mind Leads to a Change of Action 18.05.2026 12:58
In this episode of Fed by the Fruit, host KB dives deep into one of the most misunderstood concepts in the Christian faith, repentance. Drawing on biblical truth from the Old and New Testaments, KB unpacks what repentance truly means (hint: it's more than just feeling bad about your sins), exploring how a genuine change of mind leads to a radical change of action. From Peter's sermon at Pentecost...
A Man After God's Own Heart: What the Life of David Teaches Us 11.05.2026 18:23
In this episode of Fed by the Fruit , host KB — a Spirit-filled, certified life and nutrition coach — takes a deep dive into one of the Bible's most compelling figures: King David. From his unlikely anointing as a young shepherd boy to his legendary defeat of Goliath, his deep friendship with Jonathan, his catastrophic sin with Bathsheba, and his raw, honest worship through the Psalms, KB unpacks...
Do Better: How One Young Widow Is Turning Devastating Loss Into a Legacy of Hope 04.05.2026 38:10
In this powerful testimony episode, KB sits down with Cassidy Meyers — a young widow, toddler mom, and advocate who lost her husband Jared unexpectedly to an undiagnosed heart condition in March 2024, just ten months after the birth of their son Griffin. Cassidy opens up about navigating sudden loss at 28, rediscovering her identity, and how grief led her back to faith. She shares how she founded...
Catch Up with KB: Speaking Events, A New Baby, and a Faith-Driven Business Venture 27.04.2026 18:50
In this "Catch Up with KB" episode of Fed by the Fruit, host KB gets real about what life has looked like lately iincluding her reading list, to sharing some exciting news she hasn't been able to talk about until now. KB opens up about her upcoming speaking opportunity at The Legacy of Her luncheon in Manassas, Virginia on September 24th, celebrates the approaching arrival of a precious new grandc...
At Home in Your Body: How the Gospel Heals Body Image & Quiets the Noise with Ashley Nicole Hoover 20.04.2026 40:43
What if the way you think about your body isn’t just “physical,” but deeply spiritual too? In this episode of Fed by the Fruit , KB sits down with author Ashley Nicole Hoover ( At Home in Your Body ) for a gospel-centered conversation about body image, diet culture, and the constant “noise” women face from marketing and social media. They talk about why Christian women can know the truth yet still...
Pride, Disobedience & Downfall: Lessons from Israel's First King 13.04.2026 11:31
In this episode of Fed by the Fruit, host KB takes a deep dive into the life of King Saul — Israel's first king, chosen by God yet ultimately rejected for his disobedience. From his humble beginnings in the tribe of Benjamin to his anointing by the prophet Samuel, Saul had every opportunity to honor God and lead well, but pride, fear, and repeated disobedience led to his tragic downfall. KB walks...
Holy Discontent to Horse Rescue: Cherry Tapley on Answering God's Call & Surviving the Crushing Season 06.04.2026 46:33
What if the thing that broke your heart was actually the answer to your prayer? In this powerful episode, KB sits down with Cherry Tapley — lifelong animal lover, founder of Nalani Horse Rescue, and author of The Crushing Season: Pain, Purpose, and the Power of Becoming — to unpack one of the most remarkable testimonies of faith-fueled transformation you'll ever hear. Cherry shares how a prayer fo...
Sin, Repentance, and Spiritual Numbness: A Holy Week Wake-Up Call 30.03.2026 9:56
In this wild-card episode of Fed by the Fruit, we take a sober, hope-filled look at sin and why it creates felt separation from God—like a dark curtain over a sunny window. We walk through the difference between inherited sin, imputed sin, and personal sin, then focus in on Hebrews 10:26 and what Scripture means by willful sin : not stumbling in weakness, but knowingly rejecting the light and choo...
March Catchup: Faith, Anxiety, and Trust in Hard Seasons 23.03.2026 29:57
In this deeply personal catch-up episode, KB shares a terrifying Type 1 diabetes emergency involving her son, Caleb, and the hard reality of living with the fear of severe low blood sugar. With honesty and compassion, she reflects on the lessons of motherhood, the importance of life-saving diabetes technology, and the hope she is holding onto as she continues to pray for Caleb’s health and heart....
From Psychic to Saved: Jen Nizza on Tarot, Divination, and Deliverance in Christ 16.03.2026 42:11
In this episode of Fed by the Fruit , KB sits down with Jen Nizza, a former psychic medium who spent years in tarot, divination, and other New Age practices before encountering Jesus and leaving the occult behind. Jen shares her testimony, explains why she believes the dead do not communicate with the living, and describes how spiritual “tools” like tarot cards, astrology, numerology, Reiki, cryst...
Speak, Lord: What Samuel Teaches Us About Listening and Obeying God 09.03.2026 9:09
In this month’s deep dive, KB explores the life of Samuel and why his story still speaks powerfully to believers today. From Hannah’s vow and Samuel’s childhood service under Eli, to the moment Samuel learns to answer God’s call, this episode traces how God raised a faithful prophet and judge during a time when “the word of the Lord was rare.” Along the way, we unpack Israel’s demand for a king, S...
Lindsey Ferrell: When God Rewrites Your Story 02.03.2026 25:51
In this powerful testimony episode, KB sits down with Lindsey Ferrell, co-founder of Ryan & Rose, to talk about what it looks like to trust God through years of medical challenges, grief, and unexpected turns. Lindsey shares how a childhood marked by surgeries and neurological damage shaped her resilience, how God provided through seasons of loss and uncertainty, and how surrender led to a thr...
Reignite Your Faith: Morning Distractions, Discernment, and Choosing Surrender 23.02.2026 16:31
It is the last week of February and KB is catching up with a heartfelt faith check-in for anyone who has been feeling distant from God. She shares recent life updates, travel, and a decision she is prayerfully discerning around intensive therapy, then gets real about spiritual “ebbs and flows” and what it looks like to rebuild a deep, life-changing relationship with the Lord without needing a cris...
Astounding Truths: How to Understand the Bible and Apply It to Everyday Life with Annie Weber 16.02.2026 23:48
In this third-week “biblical principles” episode of Fed by the Fruit , host KB sits down with author and speaker Annie Weber to talk about how to actually understand the Bible and apply it to everyday life, even if Scripture has felt intimidating or confusing. Annie shares her testimony and the unexpected season that pushed her into deep Bible study, plus the heart behind her devotional Astounding...
From Outsider to Ancestor: The Radical Faith of Ruth 09.02.2026 10:39
In this powerful deep dive episode, KB explores the remarkable story of Ruth, a Moabite woman whose unwavering faith and loyalty placed her in the lineage of Jesus Christ. From her decision to leave everything familiar and follow her mother-in-law Naomi to an unknown land, to her encounter with Boaz as her kinsman redeemer, Ruth exemplifies what it means to trust God in the midst of uncertainty. H...
Talk Less, Listen More: Mark Ruegg's Miraculous Healing from Stage 4 Cancer 02.02.2026 50:30
Two years ago, Mark Ruegg received a devastating diagnosis: stage 4 pancreatic cancer with a 4cm tumor that had spread to his lymph nodes and liver. His doctor gave him 4-6 months to live and told him to get his affairs in order. But when Mark heard a divine message to "talk less, listen more," everything changed. He combined Western medicine with a holistic healing approach that included a whole...
God's Faithfulness in Every Season: Strength Training, Testimony Sharing, and Breaking Free from the Past 26.01.2026 25:16
In this heartfelt catching-up episode, KB shares powerful personal updates from the dead of winter in Northern Virginia. From celebrating incredible fitness milestones after recovering from a brain aneurysm—including a 205-pound back squat PR and bench pressing over her body weight—to witnessing God's provision in scheduling three powerful testimony interviews in a single day, KB reflects on how s...
More Than a Help Meet: Discovering God's Love for His Daughters 19.01.2026 45:16
In this powerful episode, KB sits down with Amber Hodges, a former high school English teacher and author who shares her transformative journey of studying the 175+ women in the Bible. What began as a simple prompting from God turned into a four-and-a-half-year deep dive that changed everything Amber understood about her identity as a daughter of God. From discovering that Eve was called an "Ezer"...
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