Picturing Purpose

Join Kelsie as she interviews Jessica Jernigan. Jessica is a writer, children's pastor, and owner of Abound Publishing. If you are looking for encouragement regarding parenting, faith, staying hopeful in tough situations, and being role models for the next generation. Abound Publishing: Abound Publishing | Facebook Abound Publishing - Trustworthy Children's Books & More (aboundbooks.com)

Heather is a content creator, entertainer, life coach, business coach, wife, mom, homeschool parent, and is currently working with THE CHOSEN! Heather is a bright light and so hilarious. Join Kelsie as she learns more about Heather and her love for "Papa" God. How can I contact Heather? www.meetheather.com Heather Shelton (@meetheather) • Instagram photos and videos Facebook

Join Kelsie as she sits down with recovering addict, Hailee. Hailee has been on the podcast before (E. 6 - Drug Addiction) when she was in active drug addiction. This time Hailee joins us with a new life and is eager to share it with us!

Join Kelsie as she invites her friend Cody (atheist) and Joel (pastor) onto the show for an in-depth discussion.

This episode is filled with lots of encouraging words! Kelsie asks her best friends, Leslie and Michelle, onto the show to recap the Summer. We are officially back from the podcast break and ready to dive in! Kelsie shares some exciting news for the podcast and what's coming next. Kelsie, Michelle, and Leslie discuss what it's like to experience struggle and the do's and don'ts of sharing with your kids. Leslie has been on the podcast before; sharing her foster parent and adoption story. Leslie has 4 children ages 10, 12, 14, and 15. Michelle is a fellow photographer and has been on the podcast several times. She has 4 children ages 8, 5, 4, and 6 months old.

Join Kelsie as she invites her new and incredible friend, Hailey, onto the show. Hailey is full of joy, laughter, and love for the Lord. You will not regret listening to her heart and encouragement for others. This conversation is full of powerful testimonies and how we CAN put our faith in Jesus. Even when it feels like everything is going wrong, He is there and He will provide. We hope you enjoy this episode! Follow Hailey (she's an awesome worship pastor, speaker, and songwriter) on Instagram: Hailey Hibbard (@hailey_hibbard) • Instagram photos and videos

We are releasing this episode two days early!  The spiritual gift of speaking in tongues remains controversial in our day and is a subject deserving of our close attention. Whether you are clueless about this subject or know a lot about it, this episode is for you. Kelsie invites Pastor Joel onto the show to discuss the gift of tongues. In no way is this episode geared towards shaming anyone that does not believe what Kelsie and Joel believe, but to have a healthy and personal conversation on the subject. Kelsie and Joel both share their personal testimonies on being filled with the Holy Spirit and discuss scripture backing up their experiences. We pray that you listen with an open mind and an open heart. If you have any questions regarding this episode, please email Kelsie at picturingpurposepodcast@gmail.com. This is a POWERFUL episode, and we hope you enjoy it! "We are still in the book of Acts, except it's like Chapter 400." - Joel Wannemacher 

Join Kelsie as she discusses marriage with professional marriage counselor, Christa Means. This podcast episode provides valuable insights and practical advice for couples who are navigating the ups and downs of marriage. It highlights the importance of seeking counseling, building communication and empathy, and prioritizing God's guidance in the relationship.  Christa Means is a professional counselor at Relationship Solutions in Fort Smith, Arkansas. 

Brooklyn is a passionate 16-year-old. Join us as she fearlessly shares her unwavering faith in God and the love that He has poured into her life. With her infectious energy and down-to-earth personality, Brooklyn will inspire you to deepen your own relationship with the Lord and boldly spread His love to those around you. Whether you're a seasoned believer or just starting your faith journey, this podcast is a must-listen for anyone looking to be challenged and encouraged in their walk with God.

In this podcast episode, Michelle joins Kelsie as they discuss their experiences of being a mom and the challenges they have faced. They talk about the importance of giving yourself grace, and how this has helped them to be more patient and understanding with themselves and their children. Both Kelsie and Michelle stress the importance of putting God first in their lives, and how this has helped them to navigate the difficulties of motherhood. They share personal stories and offer encouragement and advice to other mothers who may be struggling. The episode is candid, relatable, and uplifting. Shout out! Kingdom Church Conference on January 27th-29th Link to info: https://www.facebook.com/kingdomfortsmith/posts/pfbid0NgRSoYDAEu4xiCBrECmxRxUJA8YtPE4f6yJMnNu9Vui8LQUmWbewAcWtSDZ3QreWl

Join Kelsie as she discusses the addiction that no one talks about, approval addiction. As a photographer, she expresses the ugly parts of being in a people pleasing industry and how God grows us in our weakest moments. This year has been a tough one for many. Kelsie hopes this short episode/brain dump will encourage others to seek God in the hard seasons instead of pushing him away. 

Kelsie invites her friend, Hannah, and Hannah's mother Denna to the show to share their story of loss, grief, hope, and faith. Hannah's father/Denna's husband passed away last year from covid. Hannah and Denna choose to celebrate his life and share the blessings God has given them. 

This episode is full of impact and positive light shining on the people who deserve it. Many people in our community do things without any public praise or pats on the back. Especially people who help victims of abuse with private situations. It's not something to be displayed because it's someone's life and their confidentiality is very important. This specific episode shines a light on the wonderful Fort Smith Crisis Intervention Center. Our special guest, Penni Burns, is the CEO of the Crisis Intervention Center. Penni explains more about the organization and how amazing it truly is during our conversation. Penni is a wonderful and gifted person who goes above and beyond for our community and Kelsie was honored to meet her. If you or a loved one have encountered abuse, this episode is very healing and informative. Kelsie encourages everyone to listen with an open heart and remember that we all have different struggles in our lives. Sometimes people have been through incredible amounts of pain and trauma that they do not know any different. "Why didn't they just leave?" is an insensitive approach to someone who has been in an abusive relationship. Penni explains this perspective wonderfully and we are thankful she did. We never truly know what someone else is going through. Life is hard and this world is full of very difficult things, let's try to give grace and put the eyes of Jesus on every day. Fort Smith Crisis Intervention Center | Facebook Crisis Intervention Center : Fort Smith, AR (fscic.org) 24/7 CRISIS HOTLINE: 1.800.359.0056

Join Kelsie as she interviews Angie. Angie was miraculously delivered from her drug addiction 7 years ago. In the midst of addiction, Angie walked away from her family and everything she knew. Today she is a God fearing woman with a heart for the gospel and leading others to the Kingdom. She is a walking testimony of God's faithfulness and grace. We hope you enjoy this episode! Ready Now Recovery Info (the link we mentioned is wrong) - visit readynow.org and https://www.facebook.com/readynowrecovery For classes at Cedarville First Assembly - www.cedarvillefirst.com and https://www.facebook.com/CedarvilleFirst Thank you to our episode Sponsors - Jon's Service Center (www.facebook.com/JSCTireandAuto) and Pasta Grill in Van Buren (www.pastagrillrestaurantar.com)

What if we lived our lives full of JOY instead of chasing happiness? Join Kelsie as she talks about the joy from the Lord vs our own temporary happiness. 

Join Kelsie Jo as she interviews Josh Meeh. Josh battled cancer a few years ago and was very close to leaving this world. His cancer recovery was nothing short of a miracle. Fast forward to only a couple months ago, Josh’s beautiful wife, Lauren, passed away tragically and very sudden. She was in the hospital for 2 weeks before her passing. So many people and churches were praying over Lauren in faith that the Lord would wake her up and she would be healed.  In this interview, Kelsie shares details of how God constructed this recording although her and Josh never knew each other. Although he has been through tremendous amounts of pain and suffering it does not stop him from spreading the love of Jesus. His bold faith is inspiring. Josh, thank you for being so open and allowing us to share your beautiful story!

Today we are celebrating our 1 year anniversary of the podcast launch! This is a rebroadcast of Episode 1 - Meet the Host with a special intro added!

Join Kelsie as she invites licensed therapist, Celeste, onto the show. Celeste and Kelsie discuss the ins and outs of self worth, identity in Christ, and balancing everything in between. If you struggle with doubting yourself and finding confidence...this episode is for you!

This episode has no intro. Join Kelsie as she invites Mike and Amy onto the show. Kelsie met this awesome couple at church and was inspired by their Godly relationship. Kelsie asks Mike and Amy how to strengthen your marriage and the importance of keeping Christ in the center. We hope you enjoy this episode!

Today's episode is with Kelsie's older sister, Megan! She is Kelsie's only sibling and they are 5 years apart. Their sibling dynamic was a bit of a unique one growing up. When they were younger they used to fight all of the time. Mainly because Kelsie wanted to live life on the edge doing things she shouldn't be doing and Megan was the protective older sister that just wanted the best for Kelsie. They were both imperfect with problems under the surface that needed to be addressed. Fast forward to their lives now and they are in their 30's, married with kids, and running businesses. Kelsie never thought in a million years that her sister would be a close friend and one that she could tell anything to. Kelsie and Megan are both completely different but offer so much as sisters.  This episode includes lots of super duper embarrassing stories about Kelsie that she has learned to embrace over the years. Her past is what has created her into the person she is today. Kelsie loves being able to use her negative experiences in life to help other people going through the same situations. We hope you enjoy this episode!