Hearts for the Kingdom

In this episode, Jill Woodruff returns to share the heartbreaking story of her daughter Cassandra’s passing in a car accident caused by impaired drivers. Jill opens up about her raw journey through grief and explains how choosing forgiveness became the key to unlocking her own freedom and healing. Key Topics Discussed: Forgiveness as a Choice: Why forgiveness is a conscious decision rather than an...

We are so glad you are joining us for this special conversation, as Monique sits down with her husband Gary and special guest Chad Stewart to talk about something incredibly important but rarely discussed: the deep need for genuine community, friendship, and vulnerability among men. Chad opens up his heart to share a raw, honest look at his own journey—moving from a place of painful brokenness, hi...

We are honored to welcome our friends Chad and Rachael Stuart to share his powerful testimony of survival, combat trauma, and radical redemption. Chad carried childhood anger into a youth filled with substance abuse before enlisting in the military. He opens up about his intense deployment to Iraq, a severe injury, and the heavy burden of PTSD that followed him home, causing his life to spiral out...

We are so excited to welcome back our friends Jake and Sierra Bradway, along with my husband Gary, to share the second part of their breathtaking journey of transformation. Pulling back the curtain on their deeply broken backgrounds—from fractured homes to personal histories filled with trauma—they bravely share how their early relationship was completely dominated by negative coping mechanisms, t...

We are so thrilled to welcome our friends, Pastors Jake and Sierra Bradway from World Harvest Church, to discuss their incredible new book, From Gutters to Glory . In this powerful conversation, they pull back the curtain on their journey from living in a toxic, broken relationship to being ordained as pastors over marriage and family ministries. They share the beautiful, unfolding God-story of ho...

We are so excited to dive into a conversation all about the raw beauty, messiness, and absolute necessity of biblical wisdom in our friendships. Sharing from our own hearts and lives, we explore the different roles healthy friends play—from the encourager to the challenger who sharpens us like iron. We also look at how past trauma can make us text-message avoidant or pull back into lonely isolatio...

We are so incredibly blessed to sit down with our dear friends Kandi and Pablo Marticorena, founders of Say Yes Missions, as they share their awe-inspiring faith testimony. In this moving conversation, they pull back the curtain on their unconventional online romance from 1997, decades of navigating family life, and the jaw-dropping financial miracles God orchestrated to provide them with a comple...

We sit down with Kara Keller to explore the challenging yet transformative practice of believing the best in others. In a skeptical world, it is incredibly easy to default into a "detective mode" of suspicion and rely on false assumptions. From funny miscommunications over text emojis to navigating real relationship conflicts, we discuss how open communication and intentional vulnerabili...

We explore how Christian living intersects with the modern world as we continue our discussion on environmental toxins, specifically through the lens of conception and motherhood. We’re tackling how hidden chemicals like BPA impact fertility and why preparing the body—and the heart—is a vital part of spiritual growth. From understanding nutrient-rich supplements to practical detox methods, we shar...

We're tackling a surprising topic today that impacts our health: the hidden toxins in everyday plastics. After watching eye-opening documentaries, we dive deep into how chemicals like phthalates affect our bodies and our children's future. As we navigate Christian living, we share practical ways to start swapping out plastic containers, toxic cookware, and synthetic fragrances for safer al...

In this episode, we sit down with our dear friend and prayer leader, Jill Woodruff, to navigate one of the most tender topics we’ve ever covered: the loss of a child. We explore Jill’s journey after her daughter Cassandra’s sudden passing and how she immediately turned to the Father for strength. It’s a powerful conversation about maintaining hope in the midst of a heart-wrenching storm and trusti...

We’re thrilled to welcome back Rachael for the second part of our heart-to-heart as we explore her incredible transition into the role of Next Gen Pastor at Cedarbrook Church. We dive into the vulnerability of leaving a secure, 14-year career in education to follow a sudden, divine calling. Rachael shares how her background as an instructional specialist prepared her to shepherd a new generation t...

In this episode, we sit down with Rachael Stuart, the Next Gen Pastor at Cedar Brook Church, for a deeply vulnerable conversation about the beauty of restoration. Rachal opens up about her journey through childhood hardship and the marital crisis that nearly ended her family. We dive into the birth of her ministry, RESTORE, which provides a biblical framework for navigating the brokenness life thr...

We sit down with our dear friends, Tom and Jenny Daniels, to explore a powerful journey of physical and spiritual restoration. We’re tackling the intersection of chronic health struggles and marriage dynamics as we dive deep into their experience with the "Healing the Roots" course. We discuss breaking free from the "death dance" in relationships and how embracing biblical wisd...

We are so glad to share about Robyn’s new course, Healing the Roots. After meeting with a small group last year, we saw how much better it is to grow together instead of trying to be healthy all alone. We believe Christian living includes taking care of the body God gave us. We chat about how those live classes became an online home for anyone seeking biblical wisdom and wellness. We also get real...

In this powerful continuation of our conversation with Abby McHugh, we dive deep into the practical intersection of biblical wisdom and Christian living as it relates to our physical and mental well-being. We explore how navigating health challenges and health-related anxiety can actually become a catalyst for deeper spiritual growth and trust in God's sovereignty. Together, we discuss the beauty...

We’re so excited to sit down with our dear friend Abby McHugh to explore the vital intersection of physical health and Christian living. In this episode, we dive deep into Abby's personal journey of overcoming health-related anxiety and discovering how biblical wisdom can transform our approach to wellness. We discuss the importance of stewarding our bodies as temples while remaining focused o...

We are diving deep into a topic that often stays in the shadows but can have a profound impact on our Christian living and physical well-being: the hidden reality of mold illness. In this episode, we sit down to discuss how environmental toxins like black mold can trigger everything from autoimmune conditions to chronic fatigue. We share personal stories and patient experiences to explore the powe...

In this episode, we sit down with our dear friend and Children’s Director at Love Church, Frances Taylor, to explore the beautiful reality of God’s presence in every season of life. We discuss the power of inviting the Holy Spirit into moments of anxiety and dissociation, sharing personal stories of how Jesus meets us in the ordinary—whether in the passenger seat of a car or during a difficult mov...

In this episode, we’re diving into the transformative power of "Love Encounters" with our Father. We share personal stories of how God’s love broke through our darkest moments—from Monique’s radical marital reconciliation during a 2015 car ride to Robyn’s bold act of obedience running through the sanctuary. We explore how these divine appointments aren’t just one-off events but a lifesty...

Please remember to send in your testimonies! We are so excited to welcome back our friend Chelsi Webster, Ph. D., RDN, CD, as we dive into the powerful connection between spiritual health and physical nourishment. We explore how to move from mere survival to true thriving, shifting our perspective to see food as medicine rather than a source of comfort or control. Together, we discuss breaking fre...

We are so excited to celebrate our 100th episode milestone with you! In this special anniversary show, we reflect on our journey since 2024, sharing how God called us to launch Hearts for the Kingdom. We discuss the beauty of simple obedience and our heart’s desire to remain empty vessels for His use. It’s a joyful look back at the biblical wisdom and spiritual growth we’ve experienced together. A...

We’re diving deep into a topic that touches us all: the mystery and weight of suffering. Following a heavy season for many, we’re wrestling with the difficult question of why a good God allows hard times. We sit down to share openly about our own journeys through marriage trials and health battles, exploring how biblical wisdom from Hebrews and 2 Timothy reshapes our view of pain. It isn’t a punis...

We sit down with our friend, Heidi Wold, for a heartfelt conversation about something many of us struggle to embrace—rest. Together, we explore Sabbath as more than just a pause in our schedules—it’s an invitation from God to stop striving and experience His restoration. Heidi shares her journey from rebellion to renewal, revealing how slowing down became a sacred, healing rhythm that brought her...

We sit down with Jill, the prayer lead at Love Church, to explore the powerful intersection of prayer and the prophetic. We’re tackling how to take authority over our minds by distinguishing our own thoughts from the enemy's whispers. From discussing insights from Lysa TerKeurst to witnessing miraculous physical healings, we dive deep into how biblical wisdom transforms our spiritual growth an...