Happy & Healthy with Jeanine Amapola Ward

Let's talk about the most recent Carl Lentz podcast... and judging people, condemnation feeling shame, the gift of tongues, and God's all consuming love! We are diving in Romans 8 today. Would love your thoughts on whether you want us to keep going or do more topical! thanks for listening as always

We sit down with Carl Lentz, ex-Hillsong pastor, and we didn’t feel like we were talking to a “celebrity pastor” or someone from headlines—It felt like we were talking to a real human being who has walked through the fire and come out on the other side. This episode honestly felt different… like one of those conversations that stays with you. What stood out to me the most is how honest he was. No...

If you’ve ever said, “This is the last time”… and then found yourself right back in the same place—this episode is for you! In Romans 7, Paul puts words to a struggle we all feel but rarely talk about:doing the very things we hate… even when we know better. This episode breaks down: Why willpower alone isn’t working The real reason you feel stuck in the same cycle What the Bible actually says abou...

I’m sitting down with the incredible Sazan Hendrix for a conversation that gave me chills. Sazan shares her powerful testimony about how she found Jesus at 21 years old after hitting rock bottom. After a painful breakup and feeling completely lost, she prayed one simple prayer asking God to reveal Himself… and that night she had a dream that changed everything. Before she ever opened a Bible or st...

Welcome back!! Today we are diving into Romans 6 and talking about what it means to be baptized, dying to self, and fasting and praying! I hope you have fun listening to this and hanging out with me :) See you soon! Buy my book ⁠Becoming Happy and Health⁠y

Heartbreak, a breakup, a long waiting season, and a lot of trusting God. I’m sitting down with my best friend Alyssa to interview her about her unexpected love story. I've know Alyssa from all the way back to my LA days. Alyssa shares her incredible love story with her fiancé, Regan. What makes their story so powerful is that it wasn’t a straight path. Alyssa and Reagan met at church and dated for...

This episode get emotional!!! We are going through Romans 5 and the Holy Spirit just takes me over! I hope you are enjoying these episodes

Marriage, babies, law school, internet drama… we really said “let’s cover everything” in this one. 😂 Kaleb and I sat down and answered your questions about baby #2 (which we genuinely don’t have a clear answer on), whether law school has changed our marriage, where we’d move if we left Oklahoma, and our thoughts on the Candace Owens situation. We also talked about the emotional toll of criminal l...

Welcome back to another faith Friday episode today. We are diving into Romans 4! But first I share with you some fun talking points I did for a recent speaking engagement, only typed into faith in this episode I hope you guys enjoy it and I will see you Tuesday! :) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I sat down with Craig Groeschel, pastor of Life. Church, for an AMAZING conversation. We talked about: How to actually make your marriage last 35 years Why you should prioritize your marriage over your kids The behind-the-scenes safeguards he’s put in place to protect his integrity What anxiety looked like for him as a pastor Social media boundaries (this one hit me hard) And why struggling with m...

Welcome back to faith Friday! Today. we are diving into Romans 3, and I’m so excited. This will help you understand that it’s not about you, but it’s all about Jesus!! I hope this blesses you and helps you feel more set free. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Engagement season is beautiful and exciting and romantic… but it can also be chaotic, stressful, and honestly? A little dramatic. 😂 In this episode, Kaleb (aka “the love doctor” apparently lol) and I share 7 things to avoid during your engagement season if you actually want it to be healthy and fun. We talk about everything from not getting consumed by wedding planning, to still asking hard quest...

Welcome back to another episode of FF! We are diving into Romans 2 and it's SO GOOD! And convicting!! Hope y'all are enjoying these. Please let me know if you are. If you’d like to partner with Jeanine as a sponsor for the Happy & Healthy podcast, you can email advertising@thatsoundsfunnetwork.com Follow us on Instagram! Happy and Healthy:   / happyandhealthypodcast   Jeanine:   / jeanineamapola  ...

Y’all… this episode was a spicy one 😅 Kaleb and I went IN on red and green flags in relationships—whether you're just starting out, deep into dating, or already engaged. We talked about the things we both overlooked, what churches sometimes miss when it comes to dating advice, and what actually matters when you’re deciding if someone is marriage material. It’s a fun, honest, and slightly chaotic...

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Kaleb and I are Kicking off our Relationship series by tackling a topic we ALL start at: singleness. Whether you’re single and thriving, single and frustrated, or just figuring it out — this episode is for you. We got real about what it’s like being single in today’s culture (Christian and not), the myths we were fed, and how to actually make the most of your single season. We talked about red fla...

Welcome to the first Faith Friday episode! Yay! Every single Friday I will now be doing an audio-only solo episode packed with advice, Scripture, encouragement, and Bible teaching! I am sooo excited for these! Grab yourself a cozy drink and let's get into it

In today’s episode, Kaleb and I dive into a topic that might ruffle a few feathers — the state of the modern church, especially mega churches. Inspired by a hilarious (but lowkey convicting) parody by comedian Druski, we talk about the skepticism a lot of people feel toward church nowadays. From prosperity gospel gone wild to pastors with private jets and Dior drip — it’s no wonder people are aski...

In today’s episode, I open up about the lessons, regrets, and mistakes I made in my 20s. From being lukewarm in my faith, losing my virginity, wasting money, chasing the wrong guys, desperate to be liked, and going ALL IN with Jesus. It's easy to see where I got off course now that I'm in my 30's but I WISH I knew some of the things I know now, back then. I pray this episode feels like a big siste...

Welcome back! In this episode, Kaleb and I are dishing out our list of things we're LEAVING BEHIND in 2025. Some are funny, some are deep, and some are... gonna ruffle some feathers. From Christian thirst traps, to overusing the word "trauma," to Gilmore Girls fall reels (Kaleb goes OFF), we are talking about ALL the things that just need to stay in the past. Plus, we get real about friendship dyn...

Hey friends! Kaleb and I are so excited to kick off 2026 with this episode! Kaleb and I sat down and had a really honest convo about where we crushed it last year… and where we definitely did not 😂. From faith goals to fitness habits and even our not-so-great budgeting moments (aka WAY too much Chick-fil-A 🙃), we break down what went wrong and how we’re getting back on track this year. We talk a...

This week, Kaleb and I sat down and recapped the highlights and lowlights of 2025—from the terrifying lows (law school denial and NICU stay 😭) to the sweetest highs (baby Duke, our move, and big answered prayers!). We talk through the wild risks we took this year, the emotional toll of change, and what it really looked like to walk in faith even when things didn’t go as planned. We're just trying...

This week’s episode is a little different, but also sooo fun! I officially handed over the mic to Kaleb, as I took the hot seat and answered YOUR juicy questions — and trust me, NOTHING was off the table. 😳 We talked about Exes, what it was like growing up in a multi-cultural home, how I started as a Content-Creator, and who really wears the pants in our marriage (lol). I even shared my heart on...

We’re talking about conspiracy theory fatigue — the way everything online lately feels so dramatic, divided, and honestly… draining. We’re not saying you can’t question things , but we’re asking: at what point does it just become gossip, slander, or lowkey obsession? We touch on cancel culture, online accusations, Christian discernment vs. actual truth, and how we all need to be a little more humb...

Hey y’all! In today’s episode, Kaleb and I opened up about our hopes and plans for the podcast (yes, changes are coming!), the struggle with internet criticism, and how hard it can be to stay grounded in a world that’s constantly changing. Kaleb even shared a totally embarrassing, kind of traumatic story about a very unfortunate event during a final (spoiler: Jesus did warn him 😅). We also got su...