Igniting Hearts Podcast

What if the breakthrough you've been praying for is waiting on the stillness you've been avoiding? As we close out Season 1 of Igniting Hearts, we're reflecting on a powerful theme that has woven through every conversation this season: God is inviting His people out of striving and into sustained encounter—so they can become a dwelling place for His presence and carry hope into everyday life. Thro...

What if your wounds could be used as weapons, and what crushed you becomes the ground that brings freedom for others and Glory to God? In this powerful episode of Igniting Hearts Podcast , Kiersten sits down with Gigi Snelson—co-founder of Remnant Army ministry and author of Holy Spirit and Firebrand —for a deeply honest conversation about healing, identity, surrender, and living filled with the f...

What if breakthrough isn’t found in escaping hard seasons, but in choosing not to quit? In this deeply honest and hope-filled episode of Igniting Hearts, Kiersten sits down with Dana to talk about the impact of choices, the power of surrender, and the healing that comes from laying down offense. Married to her retired Marine husband for nearly 40 years, Dana shares honestly about building a life t...

What does it look like to carry joy when life feels heavy? In this deeply honest and Spirit-led conversation, Kiersten sits down with Naomi Brown to talk about the kind of joy that isn’t dependent on circumstances—but rooted in the presence of God. Naomi shares vulnerably about walking through grief, emotional shutdown, loss, and healing, while discovering that the joy of the Lord truly can coexis...

In this powerful and personal episode of Igniting Hearts Podcast, Kiersten invites you beyond simply hearing stories of God’s presence— into experiencing it for yourself. This conversation centers on one core truth: God is not distant—He’s inviting you into union, connection, and intimacy. Through heartfelt teaching and a vulnerable personal encounter, Kiersten explores what it looks like to move...

What if the words you need already exist—you just need to step into them? In this deeply honest and Spirit-led conversation, Kiersten sits down with pastor and childhood friend, Sarah Rudd, to explore the life-changing power of the Psalms. From childhood fears to leadership calling, Sarah shares how the Psalms became a steady anchor through every season—offering language for pain, clarity in calli...

What if the way you see yourself has been quietly shaped by distortion—and not truth? In this powerful and deeply honest conversation, Kiersten sits down with Olivia Fitzpatrick, a personal stylist turned identity advocate, to uncover the hidden connection between image, identity, and spiritual transformation . After years of working closely with women behind closed doors, Olivia began to see a pa...

What does it look like to let God sit with you in your mess? In this deeply honest and Spirit-led conversation, Kiersten sits down with author, speaker, and ministry leader Holly Ruddock to explore what it really means to live as a person of truth—especially in seasons of burnout, betrayal, and emotional overwhelm. Holly vulnerably shares her journey through a hidden season marked by grief and dee...

What does it truly mean to abide in Jesus—not strive, not perform, but rest in His presence? In this powerful and presence-filled conversation, Kiersten sits down with UK-based prophetic leader Abigayle Brown to explore the heart of God, the beauty of the New Covenant, and the call to return to first love. Together, they unpack the difference between striving and remaining, the role of New Covenan...

What if the greatest battle you face isn’t your circumstances—but the lies you’ve believed about who you are? In this powerful episode of Igniting Hearts , Kiersten sits down with author and speaker Melanie Cox to talk about identity, faith, and the transformative power of believing what God says about you. Melanie shares the deeply personal story behind her book You Have to Know , which began as...

When life feels heavy, overwhelming, and filled with obstacles, it’s easy to fixate on what’s right in front of us—the diagnosis, the disappointment, the struggle. But what if those facts aren’t the full story? In this powerful and hope-filled episode, Kiersten shares a timely reminder that facts and truth can coexist . While the facts of your situation may feel loud and consuming, there is a grea...

What do you do when life takes an unexpected turn and you’re left waiting for answers? In this powerful episode of Igniting Hearts , Kiersten sits down with her friend Debbie to talk about walking through wilderness seasons with intention. Debbie shares the emotional story of receiving a frightening medical possibility for her one-year-old daughter and the five-month season of waiting that followe...

Have you ever trusted God with some parts of your life—but struggled to trust Him in others? In this episode of the Igniting Hearts Podcast , Kiersten Clegg sits down with Janis Dennis for a powerful conversation about trusting God’s provision, healing past wounds, and learning to wait with faith. Janis shares her personal testimony of growing up in financial lack, facing foreclosure as an adult,...

What would change if you awakened your God-given intuition and partnered it with the Holy Spirit? In this episode of Igniting Hearts Podcast , Kiersten is joined by Nanette Foster, an Intuitive Leadership Coach, Flow Specialist, and author who empowers intuitive leaders, messengers, and creators to step into their destinies by reclaiming their intuition and flowing in partnership with Father, Son,...

What happens when your faith is tested by chronic illness, financial collapse, and deep emotional struggle? In this powerful episode of Igniting Hearts Podcast , Kiersten sits down with Kristina Williams—an oncology infusion and GI nurse with a deep love for Jesus—to share her testimony of walking through one of the hardest seasons of her life. At 41, Kristina was diagnosed with severe Crohn’s dis...

What if God’s calling doesn’t come with a clear plan—only an invitation to say yes? In this powerful episode of Igniting Hearts , Kiersten welcomes Penny Williams, founder of Generation of Hope , for an honest and faith-stirring conversation about obedience, trust, and following God step by step—even when you feel completely unequipped. Penny shares how, at age 53, God invited her into what she de...

What do you do when your prayers seem unanswered and your heart feels shattered? In this powerful episode of Igniting Hearts , Kiersten sits down with longtime friend Roxanne Matsukado— Bible teacher, writer and worshiper—for an honest conversation about reclaiming hope in the middle of heartbreak. Roxanne shares her journey navigating disappointment and loss when everything she expected fell apar...

In this episode of Igniting Hearts , Kiersten sits down with prophetic coach, speaker, and teacher Julie Richards to explore the power of God nudges —those quiet invitations from the Holy Spirit that guide us, especially during seasons of transition. Julie shares her journey from a 17-year career in public education to stepping into a different ministry space, revealing how obedience in ordinary s...

Have you ever sensed God calling you into something new, yet the timing and uncertainty made it hard to take that first step? In this episode, Kiersten and her guest Rock dive into the practical and spiritual realities of carrying a God-given dream connected to your destiny. The invitation to “more” opens up an honest conversation about the power of surrender, trusting God when things don’t make s...

In this episode, host Kiersten Clegg sits down with Raquel (“Rock”)—founder of Fearless Rock Ministries —to unpack what it really looks like to say “yes” to God , especially when it feels inconvenient, uncomfortable, or impossible. If you’ve been trying to hear God’s voice , figure out your calling , or step out of your comfort zone, this conversation is for you. Rock shares her powerful faith jou...

“What if the conversation you hear today is the spark that ignites your heart and awakens fresh hunger for God?” Join me for the "Why" behind the podcast and the "What to expect." At the very core of Igniting Hearts Podcast is the belief that God steps into ordinary moments so HE can bring transformation and reveal Himself- his ways and truth to the deepest places of our heart. Conversations and q...

What if the ordinary life you’re living… isn’t all God designed for you? What if the dreams in your heart are actually invitations from Heaven… drawing you toward purpose. If you’ve wondered what it actually looks like to live with courage and faith in the middle of real life, you’re in the right place. Igniting Hearts Podcast- “Real stories that spark faith and fuel purpose.”  This is the space w...