Head to Heart

Disclaimer: You may want headphones for this episode if you're around little ears. We talk about sex. Many evangelical, Christian women did not receive adequate sexual education growing up and the conversation was not encouraged. Holly Ward shares what you should know before starting your sex life with your spouse. Sex is a gift from God and was in the world before sin entered. It is God's idea, s...

Avanle Ribeiro has been set free from gender confusion and toxic feminism. She used to call herself a feminist, believing women had to prove themselves to have a seat at the table and be given fair opportunities. The Lord completely changed her perspective & she realized she had actually been agreeing with the cultural norm of devaluing women and seeing them as unequal to men. The truth is feminis...

If Jesus truly does promise abundant life for all who love Him, then you do not have to wait until you’re married to enjoy it! Christine Ramirez is 39, single & loving it. She’s been set free from having to know if she’ll be married one day or not. The mystery is beautiful and not something to be feared. Marriage is not the goal of life; Jesus is. So, what will you do with your one wild &...

Do you doubt your own leadership abilities? Do you struggle with imposter syndrome or feeling like your unqualified to lead? Kate Petry is our very first international guest on the show! She lives in Ontario, Canada and served as a pastor for 5 years before becoming a coach & feels passionate about cultivating a healthy church. Our church leaders need to be strong & free so they can serve others w...

Are you living in fear of sin?  This may not be easy to pinpoint in your own life right away, so here are some questions to ask yourself: - are you terrified that your spouse will look at porn? - does the possibility of your children being exposed to various sins keep you awake at night? - do you find yourself spending a lot of energy trying to control other people's choices? Laura Krause is...

Are you where you thought you'd be at this point in your life? Do you ever fear that you are unworthy of receiving good gifts from God? Carissa Krey shares her story of miscarriage, and has been in a waiting season for 5 years. She wrestled with fears, wondering if she was good enough to receive an answer to her prayers, but realized that is a lie the enemy uses to deceive people. She now lives he...

Do you know what's next for you?  Do you wrestle with feeling unsure if you're discerning God's voice or leading correctly? Do you suffer from analysis paralysis? In a world where you could do anything, it can be difficult to just choose 1 thing as a next step.  Bailey Stone is a certified life coach who specializes in helping women discover what God has created them to do and become con...

Do you have trouble finding gifts for your loved ones? What about your dad? I think dads are the hardest to shop for. Lucky for all of us, the Lord created Jennifer Albright. Jennifer is literally the best gift giver I know! In this episode, she shares all her methods and tips for a stress-free holiday season so you can feel confident about the gifts you choose, even for the trickiest people. I’m...

How can you maintain a healthy body image when your body goes through some changes? How do you stop comparing yourself to how you looked before? How can you start to feel at home in your own body? Our culture is starting to step away from advertising only one type of body, but it also sends out the message that "You're perfect. Love yourself!" Without fail, though, this ideology doesn't withstand...

We recognize emotions are given to us by God, but can we trust them? In certain denominations, you may hear that emotions are untrustworthy and will always lead you astray. In others, you may see emotions as evidence that God is moving. Is there a happy medium we can live out?  Trevor Olesiak is an executive coach and pastor who is passionate about helping others understand and become emotionally...

Do you feel like the verse to "pray without ceasing" is unattainable? Or just sounds exhausting? Do you fear God is disappointed in the cobwebs in your prayer closet? Or maybe you feel a lack of faith when you pray? Erica Renaud is a wife, mom, author, and speaker who gives us such practical steps to cultivate an active prayer life, take the pressure off, and teaches us to not overthink it. She en...

Want to unlock all the episodes? Become a subscriber here: https://anchor.fm/jenny-marcum/subscribe  Do you have trouble believing that the promises in the Bible apply to you? Maybe you believe it for everyone else, but not yourself. Do you find yourself stuck in the same, destructive thought patterns, but don't know how to change them? This solo episode is one of my personal favorites becaus...

Since masturbation is not directly mentioned in the Bible, is it sin or not? What if you're able to masturbate without lusting?  Ashlyn R. Watkins, the host of Spiced Wife Podcast, joined me to discuss this topic. It would be so much easier if this was just a simple yes or no, but it's actually a lot more complex than that. The Word does not directly mention masturbation, but it does give us...

Want to learn how to create your own stewardship map? You can become a subscriber and get access to every locked episode here: https://anchor.fm/jenny-marcum/subscribe Do you ever wonder if what you do matters?  In this solo episode, I told the story of the specific season in my life where the Lord taught me about stewardship. Everything I thought about success used to be results driven, but now i...

Is it possible to truly not care what other people think of you? How do you overcome shame if you’ve lived with it your whole life? Victoria Hedger is on the show for a 2nd time & we talked about something pretty much everyone wants to achieve in life - not caring what others think. That’s a nice phrase, but we also don’t want to live in complete disregard of how you affect others. What we rea...

There are so many questions about gender and sexuality demanding answers in our culture today. Does the Bible affirm same-sex marriages or not? What do you do if you're just not attracted to the opposite gender? Who do you talk to about your same-sex attraction? What should you say when your sibling comes out? How should the church respond to the LGBTQ+ community? Laurie Krieg is an author, speake...

I answered all the questions I received from listeners, so this is quite a fun episode! While I fight through jet lag, I talked about what motivates me, my quiet time routine, my favorite plants, celebrity crushes, defining success, my most prized possession, my weirdest habits & a lot more. If you want to become a subscriber, use this link to join the community & get a new episodes every...

Is pornography really every man's battle?  Should you be dating in the midst of struggling with a pornography addiction? How do you support a friend who is trying to recover from this addiction? What are the differences between porn vs. real intimacy?  How can you shift your mindset after an inadequate sexual education? We answer all these questions and more in this episode where Joseph...

Have you ever felt stuck in anger? Like you just couldn't work through it? Do you snap over little irritations or build resentment in your heart without processing why? This can happen to all of us, but if it is left unresolved, the results can be devastating. Whether you tend to be passive, passive-aggressive, or aggressive when you're angry, this episode is FOR YOU! Natalie Hixson is a wife, mot...

Did you know the majority of trafficking victims are in the LGBTQ+ community or people of color? Many people say they want to help fight against the injustice of human trafficking, but when they realize what victims look like, they no longer want to be part of the conversation. Wendy J. Olson is a healing coach and the founder of Grit Plus Gumption Farmstead, an organization that helps women walk...

Can women be pastors? Is social media discipling you more than Jesus Himself? Can there be actual unity in the church? Joseph & I told the story of how we ended up agreeing on a church together, which was a lengthy process, but we learned a lot from it. Everywhere you look, you can find Christians arguing about some kind of secondary issue, but is this solving anything? We talk about how to avoid...

Every one of us grew up somewhere on the spectrum in regards to how we think about our sexuality. Did you feel shame about it? Did you feel like it was always in the driver’s seat of your life? It is not God’s will for you to live in shame in ANY area of your life. You were made to steward your sexuality, not fear or be controlled by it. In this solo episode, I talk about the pattern of fear in Ch...

What do you do if you don’t like what you see in the mirror? How can you have a positive body image when you’ve never had one before? Anna Deloach shared her journey of how the Lord helped her overcome eating disorders, addictions & a negative body image. She covers how to train your thoughts to glorify Christ, how to feel comfortable in your own skin & how to not obsess over food, but instead use...

Putting yourself out there can feel vulnerable & nerve-racking. Sometimes, we can be overwhelmed in wondering where to even start when trying to date. Bethany & Ken Freire shared their experience and advise of taking the pressure off of dating so that you can meet great people & it can actually be fun! They answered so many common questions that come up like, “Where are all the good, Christian men...

Abusive romantic relationships are unfortunately too common in our world & the worst part is, abuse could be hiding in plain sight without anyone noticing. Shyann shared her testimony of getting out of abusive relationships, encountering God & equipping others to get out of similar situations. She walks us through how to notice if a friend might be in a toxic relationship & how to lovingly assist...