Matters of the Heart

Send us Fan Mail ISSA HEARTCHECK.  Relationships can be some of the most impactful things to us. They can hurt us or make us better. Most times, it's both.  In this episode, I'm challenging listeners to think about their relationships (friendships in particular) and whether they're fruitful. People are going to be people, and we can either deal with them the culture's way or Go...

Send us Fan Mail After going through hard times, it can feel like we’re just waiting for the other shoe to drop. We hesitate, we hold back, and sometimes we’re afraid to step out at all. But what if God is waiting on you to remember who you are?  In this episode, I talk about how fear can stop us before we even get started. Fresh off watching the Michael movie, I reflect on how Michael Jackson had...

Send us Fan Mail This episode is for the ones who aren’t baby Christians anymore, but still find themselves trying to navigate who they are becoming.  In this episode, I get real about the areas where I’m still asking God for help. God help me with being judgmental. Help me be more discerning and less impulsive. God help me be better. God, help me be more like You.  If you’re in that in-between sp...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I reflect on my journey with love and how, through different seasons, there are always lessons for us to learn. Not everyone is meant to stay in our lives forever, but through those experiences, we begin to understand what we want and what we truly deserve.  I also talk about how when relationships end, we go through the stages of grief. It’s not always easy to le...

Send us Fan Mail There are going to be times when life hits you with a curveball. What we do in those moments has the ability to position us for the next season of our lives or keep us in a prolonged state of sorrow. In order to experience the joys of life, we often have to walk through difficult seasons. Whether you’re currently going through something or looking back on a hard season you’ve alre...

Send us Fan Mail  As a recovering people pleaser, I’ve learned that one of the hardest things to navigate in this walk with God is relationships.  In this episode, I open up about what it means to show up fully. From over-explaining to overplaying my role in people’s lives, I’ve had to learn the difference between holding sacred space for others and carrying burdens that were never mine to hold. ...

Send us Fan Mail As we close out the year, I’m taking it all the way back to January, reflecting on the journey that was 2025. In this episode, I share the lessons, the struggles, the wins, and even the losses that shaped me this year. From moments of clarity to seasons that tested my faith, I walk through it all and give God the glory for carrying me through. This episode is a personal testimony...

Send us Fan Mail It’s hard out here when you have a big heart. Sometimes we feel like loving deeply is a weakness, like maybe we should care less, feel less, or stop giving so much of ourselves. But in this episode, I’m reminding all my lover girls and lover guys: your heart is the very thing God loves most about you. Through honest reflections and biblical examples, I talk about what it feels lik...

Send us Fan Mail In light of recent events, I’ve been reflecting on my heart posture and asking myself, "which voice is louder? The world's or God's". In this episode, I get honest about how easy it is to drift, to feel far from God, and to think we have to “get it all together” before coming back. But the truth is, Jesus never asked for perfection. You might think, I’ve gotta...

Send us Fan Mail After an unexpected break, Matters of the Heart is back and Kae is coming in swinging. In this season opener, she gets real about what it looks like to walk through a storm. Using her own recent experiences, Kae explores how life can sometimes feels like you're getting hit with blow after blow, but reminds us that God never said it would be easy. Throughout this episode, she...

Send us Fan Mail Isaiah 43:18–19 reminds us to “ forget the former things ” and not dwell on the past. In this episode, I talk about how remembering isn’t the problem, it’s dwelling that keeps us stuck. Being stuck in the past and expecting God to move on our behalf is crazy, and simply the truth is… we’re not in that place anymore, and neither is He. God is always doing a new thing, you just have...

Send us Fan Mail I wonder how many of us are waiting for God to move or shift our circumstances. Especially when it feels like you've been waiting for what's coming next.  Here I was thinking that I was waiting on Him, but I've found that God might be waiting on me. He might be waiting on me to shift my mindset! What is the current season you are in supposed to be teaching you? Are...

Send us Fan Mail How many of us are constantly thinking about what's coming next? How many of us actually sit in what is happening currently in our lives. I think we have been conditioned to think about the next thing, the next milestone, and we never get to sit in the blessings and prayers that have already been answered.  In this season of my life, God is teaching me how to sit still. Even...

Send us Fan Mail Depression is something that affects all of us, whether we’re the ones battling it or walking alongside someone who is . We don’t always see the silent battles people are facing. In this episode, I share my own testimony of struggling with depression in 2023 and the lessons I learned along the way. But before we dive in, please note this episode discusses depression and suicidal t...

Send us Fan Mail I always felt like our society throws around the word love so easily. But look at how quick we are to give up on people and cut them off. That might be society’s way of handling things, but it’s not God’s way. In this episode, I explore what it really looks like to walk through relationships with grace, patience, and space . Pulling in my POV of  A Different World and Love & B...

Send us Fan Mail Dropped on Resurrection Sunday, this episode dives into what it really means to trust God through submission. So often we ignore His gentle nudges, because we think we know better . And a lot of times, we assume submission is a sign of weakness— but how could it be, when Jesus is the blueprint? Holy Week reminds us of the One who submitted fully: Jesus. The ultimate sacrifice wasn...

Send us Fan Mail For some of us, people have tried to tell us who we are- but before fear, doubt, or opinions were ever spoken over us, our identity was already sealed by God . Seasons change, and so do we. And even when people don’t understand your growth or walk away from your process, God stays: He’s not intimidated by your becoming . In this episode, I open up about my own journey with identit...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever had to wait on something, like really wait on God to shift your situation ? In this episode, I get honest about my own season of waiting and what it looks like to carry the “weight” that comes with it. From resisting the urge to go back to familiar places (like Egypt) to wrestling with the delay of the Promise, I talk about the part of the spiritual journey that does...

Send us Fan Mail  In this episode, I dive into what it really means to hear God’s voice. A lot of times, we say, "He's not talking to me," but what I’m learning is that more often than not, we’re the ones who aren’t listening. Think about it—maybe He’s waiting to see what you’ll do next, maybe He’s already spoken, or maybe you’re avoiding Him because deep down, you know He’s going t...

Send us Fan Mail Silence can sometimes hold back growth, so in this episode, I'm opening up the conversation about the things we avoid as a community. For my fellow D9 members, it's time to revisit the purpose behind our organizations and have the important conversations that matter. In this episode, I'm also addressing the need to stop condemning or judging others—regardless of wha...

Send us Fan Mail  In this episode, Mikaela gets real about her own experiences with spiritual patterns— especially when it comes to relationships —and how recognizing these patterns can help us grow. She also talks about how we all have different struggles that can throw us off path, whether it’s the enemy’s distractions or the consequences of our own choices. Lastly, Mikaela reminds us that there...

Send us Fan Mail  Fresh off the plane from Seattle, Mikaela shares exciting podcast updates and testimonies of how God has been showing out. She dives into insights from the NASP conference, giving a deeper look into the School Psychology profession, key sessions she attended, and the meaningful connections she made while cultivating new relationships with colleagues. Wrapping up, she reflects on...

Send us Fan Mail Can seeking validation from others hold you back from becoming who you’re meant to be? In this episode, Mikaela explores the power of releasing labels that were never meant for us and embracing our true identity. It’s time to stop carrying expectations that don’t align with our purpose or what God says about you. Tune in for an honest conversation on self-worth, growth, and breaki...

Send us Fan Mail So... I'm finally doing it. After God has been pressing on me for two weeks to finally start, I finally took some action. Come hang out with me, your girl Kae, for her Podcast episode. I take some time to explain what my podcast will be about, I shout out the best NFL team ever (Go Eagles), and I also explain that even through delayed disobedience, I believe this podcast will...