The Mended Heart

A clean home feels good — but what about a clean heart? In this short and powerful solo episode, Tricia shares a personal story and gentle reminder that inner peace doesn’t come from tidy spaces, but from letting God do the cleaning inside us. See you next year for SEASON TWO!🩷 

Discover Sisterhood! If you were with us live or in person thank you! This week Pastor Tricia spoke on the weight we carry and why identifying it and giving it to God is paramount to our faith journey! Jesus sees us, knows us, and loves us and we love you! Thanks for listening!

This week, the pastors are in the house! Pastor Noah Upton and Pastor Chris Chappell take over The Mended Heart to talk brotherhood, faith, and how God works in the hearts of men. Expect honest conversation, a few laughs, and plenty of wisdom as they share what it means to walk out a mended heart! 

In this two-part series, we unpack the Proverbs 31 woman—going beyond the checklist to reveal her true strength, wisdom, and faith. Join us as we break down the passage and discover how her story still speaks to us today.

In this two-part series, we unpack the Proverbs 31 woman—going beyond the checklist to reveal her true strength, wisdom, and faith. Join us as we break down the passage and discover how her story still speaks to us today.

It’s Q&A time! We’re diving into your burning questions—big, small, random, and everything in between. Expect laughs, surprises, and reminders of who Jesus is!

In today’s episode Tricia shares her heart on faith, hope, and relying on Jesus even when we can’t see what’s ahead!

In this episode, Pastor’s wife Mara Warner shares her powerful testimony of loss, healing, and unshakable faith. From walking through deep grief to opening her home as a foster mom, Mara’s story is a reminder of God’s grace, comfort, and the hope we have in Jesus.

This week on The Mended Heart Podcast , I sit down with a friend whose journey has taken her from searching in unexpected places to discovering lasting hope in Jesus. Her story is raw, real, and a beautiful reminder that no life is too far gone for God to transform.

In this episode, I sit down with our friend and fellow pastor, Cole Abel, to talk honestly about the reality of church hurt. Together, we unpack what it means, why it happens, and how to navigate it without letting pain or disappointment keep you from experiencing the goodness of God. This conversation is filled with encouragement, perspective, and hope for anyone who’s ever wrestled with hurt in...

In this episode, we sit down with Zoe Byrkit, a junior at Samford University, who’s walking out her faith boldly in college. Zoe shares how she’s growing in her love for Jesus, navigating dating with intention, and learning what it means to become a girl who doesn’t settle—for less than God’s best. Whether you’re single, dating, or somewhere in between, this conversation is full of wisdom, encoura...

In this episode, I got to sit down with my friend Lamarkas and we had such a good conversation about calling, purpose, and how Jesus really is the prize. Not just part of the prize—He is the prize. We talked about what it means to truly pursue Him, to serve the local church, and how our strength comes from bringing joy to the Lord. It was such a life-giving conversation, and I really think it’ll e...

In this inspiring episode, I sit down with Melanie to hear her beautiful journey of trusting God through the waiting. She opens up about her season of singleness, the surrender it required, and how God faithfully led her into marriage and a loving family. Her story is a reminder that God’s timing is always worth the wait, and that His plans are often even better than we imagined. If you’re in a se...

In this heartfelt episode, I sit down with my sister-in-law Neff to hear her powerful testimony. Before encountering Jesus, Neff was constantly chasing perfection—trying to measure up, stay in control, and live up to impossible standards. But everything changed when she met Jesus. Her story is one of surrender, transformation, and discovering the grace that sets us free. If you’ve ever felt like y...

In this raw and honest continuation of the Sibling Saga, I sit back down with my brother Jesse to dive deep into the shaping forces of our upbringing. We open up about our childhood, the church culture we were raised in, the influence of our parents, and the ways those experiences left both wounds and wisdom. Together, we reflect on what hurt us, what helped us, and how healing has unfolded in une...

In this special episode of The Mended Heart: Where Broken Meets Beauty, I sit down with someone who knows me better than most—my brother. This is the beginning of a new mini-series we’re calling The Sibling Saga, where we’ll be peeling back the layers of our shared story, one conversation at a time. Part one dives into my brother’s powerful prodigal journey—raw, redemptive, and full of honest mome...

This episode is close to my heart. I sit down with one of my dearest friends to talk about her journey through deep loss while pregnant—and the three-year stretch that followed, full of questions, heartache, and hope. We talk honestly about what it’s like to wait when you don’t know if the miracle will ever come… and what it looks like when it finally does. If you’re in a season of waiting—or stil...

In this very first episode of The Mended Heart, Lead Pastor Tricia Upton is joined by Pastor Noah Upton for an honest and hope-filled conversation about the purpose behind the podcast. Together, they reflect on personal moments of brokenness, healing, and the journey that brought them to this point. With vulnerability and grace, they unpack the truth that everyone’s pain is real—and everyone’s hea...