Her Desired Haven
Her Desired Haven
A "Desired Haven" is a place of peace and safety, which God can grant us even in the midst of chaos. No matter what our situation looks like, we can always find joy and peace in him. Join the community as we come together and discuss all things Jesus, family, life and faith. Hosted by LaShaundra Barnes; This is a podcast where you can be edified, uplifted, inspired and challenged on your journey and walk with Christ. Where we can share our stories/testimonies and strengthen our faith in the process. Let's grow together!
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Episodes
Finding Hope When You're Stuck in Sadness - Ep 99 | Her Desired Haven 16.10.2025 42:53
💜 After losing her husband unexpectedly, Jana faced the unimaginable — grieving while helping her four daughters navigate their own sorrow. In this heartfelt episode, she shares how God carried her through the pain , inspired her to write The Good-for-Nothing Puddle , and led her on a journey of healing, hope, and renewed faith . 📖 Bible Verse To Meditate On: (Psalms 56:8-9) " You keep trac...
Are You Enabling Your Adult Child? What Every Parent Should Know About Addiction, Boundaries, and Faith - Ep 98 | Her Desired Haven 09.10.2025 20:50
👩🏾👧🏽👦🏿 Are you helping your child—or enabling them? In this powerful episode, family recovery coach and author Darryl Rodgers shares how parents can support a loved one struggling with addiction without losing themselves in the process . After the tragic loss of his son, Chase, Darryl discovered that true healing comes when families learn to set healthy boundaries , find faith-based suppor...
Parents YOU are their Most Important FAITH INFLUENCE! (What are you modeling?) - Ep 97 | Her Desired Haven 02.10.2025 28:59
🙏🏾 What if pain isn’t the end, but the beginning of something beautiful? In this episode, Pastor Brenda Seefeldt shares powerful wisdom from decades of ministry and parenting. She opens up about finding God in the middle of suffering, why many teens resist church, and how parents can guide their kids in faith without control. From church hurt to hybrid church, Brenda helps us see how God is work...
Are You Struggling as a CAREGIVER? WATCH THIS! - Ep 96 | Her Desired Haven 25.09.2025 27:41
💙 What happens when you suddenly become a caregiver due to illness or accident? In this powerful episode, Amy Chastain , a former nurse and current caregiver advocate, shares her 15+ years of experience and faith journey. She discusses the challenges of unexpected caregiving, how to spot burnout before it happens, and practical steps for finding help, hope, and encouragement. 👩🏾👧🏽👦🏿If you...
Building KINGDOM WEALTH & Creating an Eternal IMPACT - Ep 95 | Her Desired Haven 18.09.2025 31:21
💛 Kristin Dronchi is a Christian Mindset & Business Coach on a mission to help moms leave the 9-to-5, build businesses by God’s design, and restore the family unit. In this episode, she shares how motherhood and faith intersect with entrepreneurship, why Christian women need a different starting point than “start with why,” and how to build a profitable business without being a slave to socia...
Breaking Food Addiction & Rewiring Your Brain - Ep 94 | Her Desired Haven 11.09.2025 42:18
🙏🏾 Are you struggling with food addiction, emotional eating, or self-sabotage? In this powerful conversation, Jonathan McLernon shares his journey of losing 100 pounds, overcoming food addiction, and breaking destructive cycles through his unique science-meets-spirit approach. You’ll discover how to rewire your brain, find freedom in your health, and keep your faith in God strong through the pro...
The Danger of Cultural Christianity & Neglecting God’s Word - Ep 93 | Her Desired Haven 04.09.2025 42:54
🙏🏾 Many people call themselves Christians but rarely open their Bibles or spend time in prayer. In this episode, Michelle—host of More Than a Song podcast and author of A Seat at the Table —unpacks the dangers of cultural Christianity, why neglecting God’s Word is so harmful to our spiritual lives, and how music and stories can ignite our curiosity to learn more about Christ. This conversation w...
Hearing God's Voice & A Testimony of God's Miraculous Healing - Ep. 92 | Her Desired Haven Podcast 05.06.2025 24:49
🙏🏾 Today’s guest is an ordained pastor, author, podcaster, and entrepreneur who has dedicated her life to helping others live Spiritually BRAVE . With over 40 years of marriage, four sons, and a deep well of spiritual wisdom, she joins us to share how to hear the voice of God, life lessons as a wife and mother, and how to grow in authentic, unshakable faith. She also opens up about her powerful...
"How to Advocate for a Child with Developmental Disabilities " - Ep. 91 | Her Desired Haven Podcast 29.05.2025 48:08
💪🏾 In this empowering episode, we’re joined by Geneice McCoy — “the parent advocate's advocate” — and author of The Making of a Great Parent Advocate: Many Are Called but Few Are Chosen . With decades of firsthand experience and a heart for serving families, Geneice shares invaluable insights for parents raising children with developmental disabilities. From navigating federal laws and state...
"From Ironman Races to International Missions: A Christian Mom’s Journey of Faith" 22.05.2025 42:55
🏃🏾♀️ In this episode, LaShaundra speaks with Kari Hunnicutt to talk about faith through endurance—physically and spiritually. From Ironman races to international missions and helping build a school, Kari shares how God revealed purpose in every season. They also dive into motherhood and practical self-care tips for moms. 📖 Bible Verse To Meditate On: (Matthew 16:24-26) " Then Jesus told his di...
Mamas...This is Your GOLDEN ERA! - Ep. 89 | Her Desired Haven Podcast 15.05.2025 33:19
💛 In this powerful episode, we’re joined by Ashley Perry Lambert, the founder of Mama’s Golden Era , a movement helping postpartum and breastfeeding moms heal, thrive, and rediscover their God-given identity. Ashley shares faith-based strategies for navigating the emotional and physical challenges after birth—from managing gestational diabetes and breastfeeding to building confidence and embracin...
Transforming Lives Through Prison Ministry - Ep. 88 | Her Desired Haven Podcast 10.05.2025 30:21
🙏🏾In this episode, I’m joined by James—a passionate Bible teacher and coach—whose mission is to help people think, pray, and love like Jesus. Since 2008, James has been faithfully serving in prison ministry, leading Bible study workshops that have brought real transformation to countless lives. He shares how God led him into this unique calling, what it truly means to follow Christ, and how anyo...
Faith, Identity & Purpose - Ep. 87 | Her Desired Haven Podcast 01.05.2025 24:11
💜 What do you do when everything falls apart — your marriage, career, and faith? In this powerful episode, Tanya Prince , a transformational coach and speaker, shares her journey of rediscovering her God-given purpose after a painful season of loss. She opens up about how identity in Christ is foundational, how purpose can evolve over time, and why using your gifts to serve others is essential fo...
"This May Be Why You're STRUGGLING Financially..." - Ep. 86 | Her Desired Haven Podcast 24.04.2025 28:28
💵 Money is spiritual, and in this episode, we’re diving deep into what it means to surrender your finances to the Holy Spirit. Heather Day joins us to discuss her book, Money and Spirit: Surrendering Our Finances to the Work of the Holy Spirit. Heather also opens up about her personal journey of living paycheck to paycheck and how God transformed her mindset, her marriage, and her money. This con...
"Why She LEFT CHRISTIANITY at 13 and What BROUGHT HER BACK" - Ep. 85 | Her Desired Haven Podcast 17.04.2025 50:05
🙏🏾 What happens when a pastor’s daughter boldly declares at 13 that Christianity isn’t for her? In this honest and hope-filled conversation, Cathy Garland shares how her journey of deconstruction led her to explore other worldviews—but ultimately back to the heart of God. She opens up about healing from church hurt, navigating the pain of multiple miscarriages, and holding on to faith through a...
"How to Support a Loved One in an Abusive Relationship" - Ep. 84 | Her Desired Haven Podcast 10.04.2025 52:38
💜 In this powerful conversation, we discuss how to support someone you care about who may be in an abusive relationship. Stacey explains the emotional, spiritual, and practical barriers that often prevent victims from leaving and how the church can be better educated in dealing with this matter. This episode is full of insight and guidance for anyone impacted by abuse—whether directly or indirect...
"Helping Your Child Overcome Abuse & Addiction" - Ep. 83 | Her Desired Haven Podcast 03.04.2025 24:30
💜In this episode, we explore infertility, adoption, supporting a child through addiction, and parenting neurodivergent children—with God’s guidance. Karen Dittman has faced and overcome incredible challenges as a mother, demonstrating unwavering resilience. If you need encouragement on your parenting journey, this episode is for you. 🙋🏽♀️ JOIN THE CONVERSATION! Leave a comment below as we enco...
"How ABUSE and ABORTION are CONNECTED" - Ep. 82 | Her Desired Haven Podcast 27.03.2025 40:18
🙏🏾In this episode LaShaundra and Arlene Lehmann uncover the connection between abuse and abortion that often goes unspoken, the warning signs of an unhealthy relationship , and the barriers that make leaving so difficult . Arlene also sheds light on coerced abortion , a heartbreaking reality many women face. Through it all, she reminds us that healing is not only possible—it’s waiting for those...
"Empowering Foster Parents: Advocating for Every Child’s Success" - Ep. 81 | Her Desired Haven Podcast 20.03.2025 38:43
🏫 Children in foster care face unique educational challenges, yet many foster parents lack the resources to advocate effectively. In this episode, LaShaundra speaks with educational advocate Sharon Dunlevy about equipping foster families with the tools to support their children's academic success. They discuss gaps in the public school system, necessary policy changes, trauma-informed educati...
"True Financial Freedom: Aligning Your Money with God’s Purpose" - Ep. 80 | Her Desired Haven Podcast 13.03.2025 46:02
💰Should Christians be rich? Is financial struggle a sign of faithfulness? How can we ensure money doesn’t become an idol in our lives? In this episode, LaShaundra and Katie tackle the tough questions surrounding faith and finances. You’ll hear Katie’s powerful testimony of breaking free from financial bondage, embracing biblical stewardship, and helping believers walk in True Financial Freedom ....
"RECLAIM Your GOD-GIVEN Authority & Unlock the POWER of Your VOICE" - Ep. 79 | Her Desired Haven Podcast 06.03.2025 52:14
👑 Hey QUEEN! Did you know that your voice carries weight in the Kingdom of God? In this episode, we discuss how speaking in faith—before seeing the evidence—can lead to powerful transformation. Our guest shares personal testimonies of breakthrough, the importance of aligning words with prayers, and practical steps for women who feel silenced by fear. If you're ready to reclaim your God-given...
"The Struggle of being a CHRISTIAN MOM with a TRANSGENDER Child!" - Ep. 78 | Her Desired Haven Podcast 27.02.2025 40:15
🙏🏾 In this episode, LaShaundra connects with Debra Mcninch, the founder of BATTLECRY MOMS—a global prayer movement uniting over 1,200 mothers standing in faith for their prodigal children. Debra opens up about her journey of heartbreak and hope after her son announced he was transgender in 2017. With vulnerability and strength, she shares how God transformed her pain into a calling, leading to t...
"Immigrating & Acquiring WEALTH in the US...Then Meeting JESUS!" - Ep. 77 | Her Desired Haven Podcast 20.02.2025 49:07
💜 Join LaShaundra and Ana Megrelishvili, author and founder of Christian Professionals Network Worldwide, for an inspiring and deeply moving conversation about living boldly for Jesus, breaking free from cultural Christianity, and finding purpose through life’s pain. Ana’s testimony is a powerful reminder of God’s sovereignty and grace as she shares her journey from enduring abuse, hunger, and ch...
"The Truth About the Prophetic Ministry and FALSE PROPHETS!" - Ep. 76 | Her Desired Haven Podcast 13.02.2025 48:35
🙏🏾 In this episode, LaShaundra is joined by teacher Dr. Sheila Jackson to dive deep into the prophetic ministry and the spiritual gift of prophecy. Together, they unravel common misconceptions, discuss the warnings in Scripture about false prophets in the last days, and provide tools to discern those whom God has truly called. While the prophetic ministry is often misunderstood or misused, this...
"The LIFE of a Published CHILDREN'S BOOK AUTHOR!" - Ep. 75 | Her Desired Haven Podcast 06.02.2025 26:14
✨ "Fatherhood, Faith & Fiction: The Inspiring Story of Robby Carlson". In this episode, LaShaundra dives into the remarkable life of children’s book author Robby Carlson. From his powerful testimony of resilience and perseverance to his unwavering faith, Robby’s journey is nothing short of inspiring. By day, he’s a hardworking concrete laborer; by night, he’s an evangelist spreading...
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