Living Wholehearted Podcast With Jeff and Terra

In this episode, we sit down with author Anjuli Paschall to explore why healing begins when we stop avoiding our emotions and invite God into them. Together, we unpack how church culture, family dynamics, and personal history can shape the way we relate to feelings like anger, grief, fear, and shame. We discuss why emotions are not signs of weak faith but invitations to deeper intimacy with God, a...

In this episode of Living Wholehearted, we sit down with Hosanna Wong to talk about what it means to uncomplicate our faith and rediscover the real Jesus beneath performance, pressure, and unrealistic expectations. From growing up in an outdoor church on the streets of San Francisco to wrestling with church hurt and ultimately falling back in love with the Bride of Christ, Hosanna shares how God m...

In this heartfelt episode, we sit down with Natalie Runion, author, pastor, and founder of Raised to Stay , to talk about the real and often painful journey of healing from church hurt while staying rooted in Jesus. Together, we unpack what it means to deconstruct without destroying, to discern when it’s time to leave a toxic system, and to rebuild faith and community with integrity. We explore ho...

In this episode, we share 25 years of marriage—its joys, challenges, and the lessons God has taught us along the way. From navigating parenthood to learning the power of grace, communication, and understanding each other’s wiring, we dive into what it takes to build a marriage that thrives. We hope our experiences inspire you to grow closer to God, your spouse, and those you love most. Key Takeawa...

In this episode of Living Wholehearted, we sit down with Jon and Tristen Collins to explore why emotional health is not a one-time achievement, but a lifelong, grace-filled process. Together, we talk about how emotions shape our faith, our marriages, and the way we lead—especially when we’ve been taught to suppress or spiritualize them away. Drawing from their book Why Emotions Matter , Jon and Tr...

In this episode, we get practical and deeply personal about time—how we steward it, protect it, and live it in alignment with what matters most. We share how time blocking, concentric circles, and intentional rhythms of rest have shaped our marriage, parenting, leadership, and faith. Rather than letting life hijack our calendars, we invite you into a way of living where priorities drive decisions,...

What if the greatest battle shaping our leadership, relationships, and faith is happening in our minds? In this episode, we sit down with pastor and bestselling author Max Lucado to talk about the power of thought life and why taming our thoughts is essential to living whole and leading well. Together, we explore how negative thinking, shame, guilt, insecurity, and lust take root—and how Scripture...

In this episode, we sit down with Amy Duggar King to talk about the courage it takes to step out of unhealthy systems and into the freedom and peace that God truly offers. Together, we unpack what forgiveness, grace, and reconciliation really mean—especially when those words have been twisted to maintain control or silence truth. Amy shares her powerful story of choosing truth over image, peace ov...

In this episode, we sit down with counselor and author Sissy Goff to talk about the hidden ways anxiety shows up in our daughters. From the pressure to be “the good girl” to the overwhelming expectations of school, sports, and social media, we unpack how perfectionism and performance can mask deep struggles. Together, we explore practical tools for parents to recognize the signs, model grace, and...

In this episode, we sit down with Erin Kerry, a mental health advocate, integrative nutrition coach, and mom who knows firsthand what it means to live with anxiety while holding onto faith. Together, we explore the intersection of mental and physical health, the power of grace when we feel broken, and how to shift from shame to self-compassion. Erin shares her journey of learning to partner with G...

In this episode, we sit down with Dave and Ann Wilson to talk honestly about the real struggles couples face in marriage. From unmet expectations and old wounds to finding healing through vulnerability, grace, and God’s love, we unpack what it means to speak life into your spouse—even when it feels easier to criticize. Together, we explore the hope and redemption available when we lean into the ha...

In this heartfelt conversation with author Clarissa Moll, we explore the realities of grief, parenting through loss, and the hope that sustains us. Together, we talk honestly about the loneliness of grief, how the church can step into its calling as a healing community, and the ways parents can support their children while tending to their own broken hearts. Clarissa reminds us that resilience is...

In this episode, we sit down with Katherine Wolf to talk about what it means to live wholeheartedly when life doesn’t go as planned. Katherine shares her journey of surviving a massive stroke at 26, the long road of recovery, and how God reshaped her calling through suffering. Together we explore “invisible wheelchairs,” radical acceptance, parenting through pain, and the difference between curing...

In this timely and honest conversation, we sit down with pastor and author Joshua Ryan Butler to talk about how the church can engage with politics in a way that reflects the heart of Jesus. Drawing from his book Party Crashing , we explore the tensions of modern and postmodern political frameworks, the spiritual stakes of polarization, and how unity in Christ can be a witness in a fractured world...

In this episode, we sit down with Sally Breedlove and Willa Kane, two authors of Eighth Day Prayers . Together we explore how listening to God first transforms our leadership, our relationships, and our daily rhythms. From reluctant leadership to scripture-soaked prayer, Sally and Willa share how anchoring ourselves in God’s Word and the rhythms of the church calendar can create margin, cultivate...

In this episode of The Living Wholehearted Podcast , we sit down with Dr. Kristin Valerius, a pediatric psychologist and faith-filled leader, to talk honestly about parenting teens in an anxious world. Together, we explore how anxiety can be a signal of what we value most, why parents don’t need to rescue kids from every hard feeling, and how repair—not perfection—builds lasting connection. If you...

In this episode, we sit down with licensed counselor, author, and speaker Debra Fileta to explore what it truly means to heal from the inside out. Together, we unpack why our attempts at change often fail and how pausing, gaining insight, and facing our past can lead to lasting transformation. We talk about the deeper roots beneath our habits, how trauma resurfaces when life finally feels safe, an...

As parents, we’re navigating a world of constant noise—externally from screens and schedules, and internally from emotional overload. In this episode, we sit down with Sarah Boyd, author of Turning Down the Noise , to talk about how overstimulation impacts both parents and kids, and how we can reclaim calm, connection, and emotional maturity in our homes. From recognizing early warning signs to cr...

In this episode, we dive into the messy, holy work of parenting through connection—not perfection. Together, we explore how to navigate emotional floods, create safe spaces for our kids to struggle, and why repair matters more than always getting it right. From toddlers to teens, we talk about how to show up as calm, connected leaders—even when we feel overwhelmed ourselves. Whether you're par...

In this episode, we sit down with Josh and Jaelyn Harrel for a courageous and grace-filled conversation about their journey through pornography addiction, hidden identity struggles, and the painful road to healing and restoration in marriage. As they share candidly about what it looked like to disclose deep secrets and choose connection in the face of betrayal, we’re reminded that God's love c...

In this episode, we sit down with Josh and Jaelyn Harrel of Restored Living to unpack the powerful experience of their family’s 30-day media fast. We talk about what it revealed in their kids, their marriage, and their leadership. From rediscovering time freedom to learning to lead from a place of wholeness rather than hustle, this conversation is rich with practical insights and heartfelt encoura...

In this episode, we sit down with John Mark Comer to talk about what hurry reveals about our hearts and how slowing down is one of the most courageous decisions a leader can make. Sharing from his personal journey through burnout and emotional exhaustion, John Mark challenges us to live with integrity in both public and private spaces. Together, we explore the rhythms, limits, and grace needed to...

As parents, we often feel overwhelmed or unprepared to talk about sex with our kids—but what if the real work starts by creating a safe, emotionally connected home? In this powerful conversation with Jay Stringer, we explore how our own stories shape the way we parent and how emotional attunement and grace-based guidance help our kids grow into a healthy, biblical understanding of their sexuality....

In this powerful conversation with Dr. Curt Thompson, we explore what it really means to move from imagination to incarnation —from abstract belief to embodied hope. Together, we reflect on how God reveals Himself through the arc of Scripture and how healing, trust, and transformation happen in the presence of real, loving relationships. Whether you’re wrestling with hope, longing for connection,...

This week, we’re joined by Mike Donehey, former lead singer of Tenth Avenue North, as we dive into the heart of true leadership. Together, we explore how servant leadership, humility, and grace shape our ministry and relationships. Mike shares his journey of realizing that platform and fame aren't the true markers of success—it's about stewarding our gifts with authenticity and love. We re...