Here For It

Are you avoiding a conversation because it feels easier than having it? If you've felt the tension build in your marriage, your family, or your leadership because something never got said, this episode is for you. Pastor Aaron and Lauren Kennedy get honest about what avoidance actually costs: resentment, emotional distance, and broken trust. They talk through their own marriage, the fear of sa...

You're tired. But it might not be because your calling is too heavy. It might be because you've picked up things God never asked you to carry. In this episode, Pastors Aaron and Lauren Kennedy get honest about one of the most common and least-talked-about sources of burnout: false responsibility. They walk through how carrying other people's emotions, outcomes, and growth creates exhau...

Everyone wants to find the right person. But most people haven't stopped to ask the right questions. In this episode, Pastors Aaron and Lauren Kennedy get honest about what actually matters when you're navigating relationships and dating. They're not handing out a checklist or a formula. They're talking about the three things that tell you more about a person than a personality tes...

What is an Altar Night, and why does it matter right now? In this powerful conversation, Pastor Aaron shares the heart behind Altar Nights at Opendoor Church and why he believes God is calling us back to something deeper. This isn’t about creating a moment; it’s about creating space for God to move. We talk about: What actually happens during an Altar Night Why physical obedience matters in your f...

Some of what you're fighting isn't yours. It was planted long before you got here. In this episode, Pastors Aaron and Lauren Kennedy tackle two topics that don't get nearly enough airtime in church: generational iniquities and soul ties. Not the spooky, hocus-pocus version. The real, practical, scripturally grounded version that shows up in marriages, families, and the patterns people...

For the first time on Here For It, Pastors Aaron and Lauren sit down with guest Dr. Ashley Hudson, a Christian therapist, researcher, and mama in process who specializes in mental and sexual health. This honest and necessary conversation tackles one of the most avoided topics in church and family life: how to disciple kids and teens around sexuality without shame, fear, or silence. Dr. Hudson expl...

“Submission” is one of the fastest ways to make people tense up, but Pastors Aaron and Lauren argue it’s one of the most life-changing Kingdom principles you can live. In this episode, they break down mutual submission as a path to unity, harmony, trust, and protection, not hierarchy or manipulation. Using Ephesians 5:15–33, they explain why many teachings start at the wrong verse, how Paul frames...

Pastors Aaron and Lauren get real about something they’ve practiced for 5 to 6 years: an annual marriage and family vision retreat. Starting out of a hard season and counseling, this practice became one of the most life-giving rhythms in their relationship. In this episode, they walk through why having a vision for “this season” matters more than chasing a vague life vision, how couples drift with...

In this follow-up to their powerful conversation on godly women, Pastors Aaron and Lauren Kennedy turn the spotlight to the men. With honesty, humor, and real-life reflection, they walk through eight attributes of godly men — what it looks like to lead with prayer, love Scripture deeply, serve sacrificially, and live with integrity in a culture that often confuses pride for strength. Aaron shares...

After a long-awaited return from sabbatical, Pastors Aaron and Lauren Kennedy dive deep into what it really means to be a godly woman in today’s world. Building off their recent marriage series, this episode explores the first half of their “Eight Attributes of Godly Men and Women” message, focusing on how women can cultivate prayer, trust, wisdom, and quiet confidence in a culture full of noise a...

It has been said that if you try to become a good leader while you are in a position of leadership, you are setting yourself up for failure. In this episode, Pastors Aaron and Lauren share insights into how you can prepare for leadership long before you sit in a particular seat of leadership.

In today's culture, sexuality is an ongoing topic of discussion, but for parents, it can often be one of the more daunting subjects to discuss with their kids. When is the appropriate time to start the conversation? What is the world teaching my kids? In this episode, Pastors Aaron and Lauren talk about how to bring the Holy Spirit into the conversation and why it is so important to be the first o...

Difficult people are, unfortunately, a reality in our lives. At some point, we will be tasked with leading someone who seems to make things more challenging than they need to be. In those moments, how do we, as leaders, get the best out of the individual? Hint: it starts with leading the person we have the most difficult time leading—ourselves. For any questions or comments you would like to share...

A healthy sex life is a vital part of a healthy marriage, but it is much deeper than just having sex frequently. It involves intimacy and truly understanding the depths of your spouse. Like all aspects of a relationship, this requires effort. In this episode, Pastors Aaron and Lauren provide helpful insights and practical tips for cultivating a thriving, holistic relationship. Check out this helpf...

In marriage, we all have different "factories" that shape and mold what we bring into a relationship. This can make things very challenging, especially when thinking about raising kids together. In this episode, Pastors Aaron and Lauren discuss what it takes to navigate these challenges in a healthy way. Honor is key, and forgiveness is essential. Check out this helpful resource: https:/...

In this episode, Pastors Aaron and Lauren discuss how to navigate and grow in a relationship with someone with differing attachment styles. They take a look at Genesis to see how attachment styles correlate all the way back to the fall. Every relationship has unique differences between people, but the willingness to work on it is key to understanding and growing within it. Check out this helpful r...

Navigating "triggers" in relationships can be "triggering." In this episode, Pastors Aaron and Lauren recount one of the first times this occurred for them, explaining how they managed it then and how they address it now. They provide valuable resources to help you tackle these challenges in a healthy manner. Check out the helpful resources listed below. https://acrobat.adobe.c...

Welcome to the Here For It Podcast. In this episode, Pastors Aaron and Lauren discuss their experience of pastoring together and, more importantly, parenting together while maintaining a healthy relationship. They offer valuable insights from their lives and the lessons they've learned, even in challenging situations. We would love to hear from you! Leave us a comment or email us at podcasts@o...