Straight to the Heart

Rush talks to Jared Kennedy who is the co-founder of “Gospel-Centered Family,” and an editor with The Gospel Coalition.  Jared and Rush talk about his ministry Gospel-Centered Family, his important work with The Gospel Coalition, and some of the key challenges every family faces to become disciple-makers at home. Jared shares helpful tools for your family, and what raising chickens in suburba...

Rush spends a rewarding time with author and counselor Kristen Hatton . Kristen has written a number of great books for teenagers, and has recently shifted focus to helping parents through her book, Parenting Ahead: Preparing for the Teen Years . Parents of teenagers will be helped by Kristen’s calm and focused approach to parenting teens. They talk about the difference between fixing our teens an...

Rush enjoys a helpful conversation with Darby Strickland to learn more about her family and ministry in trauma and abuse care. They discuss important questions about the challenges of abuse ministry, how her own story has brought to her to this place of valuable ministry, and how God has grown her through it all, as well as how any Christian can learn to care for troubled souls. DARBY STRICKLAND O...

Rush spends a fun and freeing time with Jared C. Wilson . They talk about how owning up to our imperfection as Christians is both frightening and immensely comforting. And yet it is the only way we can overcome the fear and enjoy the comfort is by daily embracing the gospel in deep, fresh ways. JARED C. WILSON ONLINE Website Facebook Instagram Twitter MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Ruth: Redemption for...

Rush sits down with Irene Sun , author of God Counts and Taste and See . Irene is an intentional and thoughtful mother, and she shares invaluable keys for making the most of reading to our children. Irene and Rush talk about why kids’ books are effective to change the way they think, and how to know if certain books are too scary or sad or mature for young readers. IRENE SUN ONLINE Irene’s Church...

Daniel DeWitt and Rush Witt discuss the impact of C.S. Lewis on generations of Christians, the unique opportunities for discipleship on college campuses, and the importance of clear and biblical truth. Listeners will be helped and encouraged by Daniel’s down-to-earth way of helping students make sense of the world in creative ways. DANIEL DEWITT ONLINE Daniel’s Website Facebook Twitter Instagram M...

Brad Hambrick and Rush talk about an exciting season of launching kids into the world, and hopefully into college baseball. And they also talk about counseling, the art and ministry of walking with people through hardship, and the beauty and freedom of real friends to whom we can entrust even our secrets.  BRAD HAMBRICK ONLINE Brad's Website - Facebook - Twitter - Instagram MENTIONED IN THIS...

Champ Thornton and Rush talk about raising kids who are in sync with reality, the good gift of coffee, and learning to write fiction. Champ also shares encouragements to think clearly about family devotional time, and helping rather than harping on our kids about their own devotional life. CHAMP THORNTON ONLINE Champ’s Website - Facebook - Twitter - Instagram MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE The Serpent...

Lainey talks about her writing ministry and podcast, and returning to her hometown of Knoxville, TN. And most importantly, she helps us think more clearly about our theology of the body and the importance of body stewardship. LAINEY GREER ONLINE Lainey's Website - Facebook - Twitter - Instagram - LinkedIn MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Be Well: Learning to Steward Your Health The Whole Life Learn more...

Marty Machowski shares how telling stories to his own children progressed into writing stories to teach the children in his church about the gospel, and eventually turned into writing books for families across the country and around the world. He also talks about his writing process, setting goals, and influences on his writing journey. MARTY MACHOWSKI ONLINE Marty's Website - Facebook - Twitter -...

Preview Straight to the Heart , a new podcast from New Growth Press, hosted by Rush Witt. Learn more about the podcast here .