Head to Heart

What if you thought you were doing what God has called you to do...but then you start having doubts and differing feelings? Your calling is actually more about WHO you are rather than WHAT you do. It is less tied to a circumstance, job or location. Resources: Jess Ray Love Does by Bob Goff Morgan Harper Nichols' Instagram - Spring 2024 playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1TQscbm4ZyrTwUeLjbADqU Spring Worship 2024 playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/38eXry3aYapOISfhFotV8g Leave a Review: https://www.podpage.com/head-to-heart/reviews/new/ Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/headtoheart_podcast/ Website: https://www.podpage.com/head-to-heart/ Want my FREE training to learn to minister to someone who is same-sex attracted? https://view.flodesk.com/pages/63f55469dfb67d493413dac6⁠ Your Two Best Friends Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourtwobestfriendspodcast/ Your Two Best Friends Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4robaAsALwoLy5mVy2eox6 Give to She Is Safe:: https://give.sheissafe.org/give/465045/#!/donation/checkout Danielle Hanlon’s Email: Dmdhanlon@gmail.com

Micah Brenner is an executive coach & an illustrator. So you could say it’s not “vocational ministry”…but who cares? Micah is thoughtful, intentional & tactful in how he shares the Gospel with people no matter what his day job looks like. And he makes it simple & replicable for others to do that too. In this episode, we talk about: - how to stop overthinking sharing the Gospel with people in your life - how to avoid the ol' bait and switch - how to change your language so that it is truthful and digestible for your specific audience Resources: Give to She Is Safe:: https://give.sheissafe.org/give/465045/#!/donation/checkout Danielle Hanlon’s Email: Dmdhanlon@gmail.com Your Two Best Friends Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourtwobestfriendspodcast/ Your Two Best Friends Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4robaAsALwoLy5mVy2eox6 The Conspiracy of Kindness by Steve Sjogren - https://www.amazon.com/Conspiracy-Kindness-Revised-Updated-Approach/dp/0830745726 Luke 16:1-15 - The Parable of the Shrewd Manager - https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke%2016&version=NIV Spring 2024 playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1TQscbm4ZyrTwUeLjbADqU Spring Worship 2024 playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/38eXry3aYapOISfhFotV8g Leave a Review: https://www.podpage.com/head-to-heart/reviews/new/ Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/headtoheart_podcast/ Website: https://www.podpage.com/head-to-heart/

Danielle Hanlon was brought back on the show for a 2nd time because we weren't going to just leave you hanging! Our 1st episode was all about how to START dating. Now, we're talking about: - When do I share with my boyfriend about my struggles with porn and masturbation? - When do I share about my past sexual sin? - When do I bring up the mental illness I struggle with? - Around what time frame is it normal to say "I love you"? - How fast is too fast? Is there such a thing as "too fast"? - If my boyfriend tells me he has already had sex in previous relationships, should I be concerned? - How do I start viewing my boyfriend more romantically if we've been platonic friends for a long time beforehand? Resources: Danielle & I's first episode, "How To Start Dating Without Being Weird About It + Listener Q&A": https://open.spotify.com/episode/3iuMXsMtx6I82FLWHL0m8e?si=QaiHraGhSVqOp0ckPeCVSA My husband & I's episode, "Responding To Your Partner's Porn Addiction + Listener Q&A": https://open.spotify.com/episode/5pnk9G0E5XrElAgNB8dmbM?si=IiN5Q2x8T3asu_ggYcN4fw Your Two Best Friends Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourtwobestfriendspodcast/ Your Two Best Friends Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4robaAsALwoLy5mVy2eox6 Loveology by John Mark Comer: https://www.amazon.com/Loveology-Love-Marriage-Never-Ending-Female/dp/0310337267 Love In Every Season by Debra Fileta: https://debrafileta.com/love-in-every-season/ Winter 2023/24 playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5sGl1tPuQ8jnCx8QkEmjfy?si=9baeffc3e0594cd5 Winter Worship 2023/24 playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4ndNeErAlbsHlFy98LojFQ?si=f48a531d0af14f9a Leave a Review: https://www.podpage.com/head-to-heart/reviews/new/ Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/headtoheart_podcast/ Website: https://www.podpage.com/head-to-heart/

MacKenzie Ryder has been set free from self-hatred. As she was discipled throughout high school, she knew in her head that God loved her, but the thoughts she would daily think about herself did not match up with His Truth and His feelings for her. In the process of getting to know God on a deeper level, she realized how badly her thoughts needed to change. We talk about: - What is the difference between self-hatred and self-discipline? - Is self-love Biblical? - What is the difference between positive affirmations and believing the Truth about yourself? Is there a difference at all? - How can you overcome self-hatred when it's all you've ever known? Resources: MacKenzie's Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4if89g4a5HzRGFjNipu1jN?pi=u-zeiQftevTOSH&fbclid=IwAR00UFqRv1TTAtTXAtA0xVSe8lUbtJ-_c1GtOtZZhIJzVdu9pUJZa3VBXpk Want my FREE training to learn to minister to someone who is same-sex attracted? https://view.flodesk.com/pages/63f55469dfb67d493413dac6 Your Two Best Friends Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourtwobestfriendspodcast/ Your Two Best Friends Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4robaAsALwoLy5mVy2eox6 Winter 2023/24 playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5sGl1tPuQ8jnCx8QkEmjfy?si=9baeffc3e0594cd5 Winter Worship 2023/24 playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4ndNeErAlbsHlFy98LojFQ?si=f48a531d0af14f9a Leave a Review: https://www.podpage.com/head-to-heart/reviews/new/ Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/headtoheart_podcast/ Website: https://www.podpage.com/head-to-heart/

Is one of your 2024 goals to SLOW DOWN? Get 10% off Maryellen’s new book, Slowliloquies, with the code HEADTOHEART10 here: https://www.maryellenhacko.com.au/slowliloquies  How do you know if a goal/dream is from God or from yourself? If it is "from yourself", does that mean it's inherently bad? Maryellen Hacko joined me for a 2nd time on the podcast - she is a BRAVE soul because we tackled such a complicated & layered topic! So many of us overthink our dreams to death because we're so afraid it's not "from God". We may chalk it up to being a selfish desire and give up. We talked about how to discern your desires, where they come from, and which ones to go after. Resources: Maryellen's First Episode, Feeling Behind In Life? How To Stop Measuring Your Life By Your Accomplishments: https://open.spotify.com/episode/63Ykq9WsHDF9i3Duvq4RBo?si=WElN4WVvQL-FOWsnKPr-Zw Your Two Best Friends Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4robaAsALwoLy5mVy2eox6 Your Two Best Friends Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourtwobestfriendspodcast/ Want my FREE training to learn to minister to someone who is same-sex attracted? https://view.flodesk.com/pages/63f55469dfb67d493413dac6 Winter 2023/24 playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5sGl1tPuQ8jnCx8QkEmjfy?si=9baeffc3e0594cd5 Winter Worship 2023/24 playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4ndNeErAlbsHlFy98LojFQ?si=f48a531d0af14f9a Leave a Review: https://www.podpage.com/head-to-heart/reviews/new/ Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/headtoheart_podcast/ Website: https://www.podpage.com/head-to-heart/

Is one of your 2024 goals to SLOW DOWN? Get 10% off Maryellen’s New Book, Slowliloquies, with the code HEADTOHEART10 here: https://www.maryellenhacko.com.au/slowliloquies I need to tell you something. This episode is an absolute dream come true for me! There are currently very few Biblical resources about sexuality that are targeted towards singles. This issue has been getting better in recent years, but there is still a huge discrepancy in the comparison of resources targeted towards marrieds. Carlie & I are here to help this problem. Carlie is known as the Christian Sex Educator (what a cool title!). As a gender & sexuality researcher, she studied desire, arousal, relationships & gender AND guess what? She got that degree while she was still single. We answer the questions that no one seems to talk about: - Is it okay for singles to be learning sex ed? How much is okay to learn? Where is the boundary? - Everyone says 'what not to do', but what are some practical things singles actually CAN do when they feel aroused? - How can singles eliminate shame & choose to honor how God created their libido? We also answered every listener question that was sent in, so if you asked it, we answered it! If I can put it bluntly: If you're horny but want to be holy, this is the episode FOR YOU! Resources: Carlie's Resources: https://thechristiansexeducator.com/ Want the FREE Burnout Prevention Training? Here it is: https://beautiful-cake-88037.myflodesk.com/fene7ejbus Winter 2023/24 playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5sGl1tPuQ8jnCx8QkEmjfy?si=9baeffc3e0594cd5 Winter Worship 2023/24 playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4ndNeErAlbsHlFy98LojFQ?si=f48a531d0af14f9a Leave a Review: https://www.podpage.com/head-to-heart/reviews/new/ Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/headtoheart_podcast/ Website: https://www.podpage.com/head-to-heart/

Want 10% off Maryellen Hacko's perspective-shifting book, Slowliloquies? Here's the link: http://maryellenhacko.com.au/slowliloquies Let's be honest: Being busy can feel really good! Your mind is occupied, you're checking items off a to-do list & you feel as if you are self-sufficient. WELL, GET READY FOR A RUDE AWAKENING. Bethany Hall has been sitting at the feet of Jesus for years, seeking His wisdom for how to walk at His pace through life. She has found that EVEN IF you think you're coping well with an overcrowded schedule, the cost is much greater than you realize. We pray you leave the unnecessary stress behind in 2023, reconnect with God in the present & delight in the TODAY He has gifted you with! We cover: - how busyness and sin have the same exact effect on our spiritual lives - the true cost of keeping yourself busy EVEN IF you feel like you're coping pretty well - finding the real reason you keep your mind and body so preoccupied - how to stop viewing exhaustion and self-reliance as a badge of honor - how to Sabbath well on a weekly basis Resources: Want my FREE Burnout Prevention Training? Here it is: https://beautiful-cake-88037.myflodesk.com/fene7ejbus Gentle and Lowly by Dane Ortlund - https://www.daneortlund.com/gentle-lowly The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer - https://johnmarkcomer.com/new Jess Connolly - https://www.jessconnolly.com/link-in-bio The Celebration of Discipline by Richard Foster - https://www.brethrenpress.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=0060628391 Winter 2023/24 playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5sGl1tPuQ8jnCx8QkEmjfy?si=9baeffc3e0594cd5 Winter Worship 2023/24 playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4ndNeErAlbsHlFy98LojFQ?si=f48a531d0af14f9a Leave a Review: https://www.podpage.com/head-to-heart/reviews/new/ Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/headtoheart_podcast/ Website: https://www.podpage.com/head-to-heart/

FREE 20 Minute Training: How To Minister Into LGBTQ+ Issues: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/63f55469dfb67d493413dac6 Have you ever wondered if it’s possible to be fulfilled relationally as a single? What if you’re single for life? Do you really, deeply believe God has the very best in mind for you? Art Pereira talks about how to create a beautiful, quality community around you & how to deeply believe that God's plans are for YOUR BEST INTEREST, whether you're same-sex attracted or straight. Fulfillment does not come from marriage. It only comes from Christ. Art's story is rich with insight for every person, no matter what your relationship status is. We covered so much in this episode like: - How to trust that whatever God calls you into is actually what is best for you - How singleness and marriage both have burdens to bear and joys to celebrate - How "being healed from homosexuality" does not always result in the removal of same-sex attraction - How to address the normal, human needs beneath longing for marriage - How to cultivate and fight for a thriving, authentic community Resources: Revoice 2024 Conference: https://www.revoice.org/conference Revoice - https://www.revoice.org/ Winter 2023/24 playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5sGl1tPuQ8jnCx8QkEmjfy?si=9baeffc3e0594cd5 Winter Worship 2023/24 playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4ndNeErAlbsHlFy98LojFQ?si=f48a531d0af14f9a Leave a Review: https://www.podpage.com/head-to-heart/reviews/new/ Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/headtoheart_podcast/Website: https://www.podpage.com/head-to-heart/

Tell me what you want to hear in 2024! Take my short, anonymous feedback survey: ⁠https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1k oI0F9JrTPIa_RQHI3zYTuI4HUY72eHtO9YS6CFagA/edit (DM me to get a FREE sticker!) Joseph is back (by popular request!) and while we recorded an episode a while back about breaking free from pornography, we noticed a need for an episode for the partners of those who have struggled with porn. We answered ALL the listener questions that were sent in: - How should you respond when your partner sins? - If you forgive them, will they even feel remorse or the need to change? - How much should my partner be sharing with you if you’re dating? Engaged? Married? Domestic Violence Hotline in the U.S.A. - 800-799-7233 Resources: S4E1: How To Live Life Driven by Love, Not Fear with Laura Krause - https://open.spotify.com/episode/1qVTbQZwM3a1iXJAPcnoE4?si=c380547cc5324154 S3E15: How Porn Makes You Sexually Illiterate & How to Break Free - https://open.spotify.com/episode/6eZGjvc4fgDR6tdj5IKuyy?si=9fd5fdf2562e4709 Letters to a Romantic On Dating by Sean Perron - https://www.prpbooks.com/book/letters-to-a-romantic-on-dating Conversations with John & Lisa Bevere: How to Get Free From Porn Use (Parts 1 & 2) - https://open.spotify.com/episode/5QP6e2am6OAidEpmxVhlVR?si=CfBq8NVwRoav4B4WeuvnuQ https://open.spotify.com/episode/3QXTdLWI9zgmzvpgP36T2i?si=edf9bea4a7f44e19 Bare Marriage Podcast - https://baremarriage.com/ Death to Porn by Ray Ortlund - https://www.crossway.org/books/the-death-of-porn-tpb/ Video & Quote of John Piper - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3OkUPc2NLrM - “Now that's one kind of situation. Just a word on the other kind. If it's not requiring her to sin but simply hurting her, then I think she endures verbal abuse for a season, and she endures perhaps being smacked one night, and then she seeks help from the church.” - John Piper Winter 2023/24 playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5sGl1tPuQ8jnCx8QkEmjfy?si=9baeffc3e0594cd5 Winter Worship 2023/24 playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4ndNeErAlbsHlFy98LojFQ?si=f48a531d0af14f9a Leave a Review: https://www.podpage.com/head-to-heart/reviews/new/ Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/headtoheart_podcast/ Website: https://www.podpage.com/head-to-heart/

Anna Meyer (DeLoach) and I recorded this holiday episode 2 whole years ago! You’ll even notice how we reference “No Idea” podcast - it is a blast from the past! We discussed the top 5 most common struggles of going home for the holidays & how to overcome them. - How do you respond when nosy questions come up? - What do you do if your family doesn’t understand your faith or decisions? - What if you’re not able to eat the traditional foods served? - How can you prevent yourself from falling back into old habits and family drama? We cover all these questions and more as the guide to actually enjoying the holidays. Enjoy this 2 year old throwback! Resources: Autumn 2023 playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1yYBAIRftYGNBkpJTLRSXM Autumn Worship 2023 playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2tL5ECOZQv6yx6HI7GXiCE Leave a Review: https://www.podpage.com/head-to-heart/reviews/new/ Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/headtoheart_podcast/ Website: https://www.podpage.com/head-to-heart/

Trigger Warning: We talk about eating disorders in this episode. Please take the necessary precautions to take care of yourself! Kristina Garza has been set free from disordered eating & an unhealthy relationship with her body and food. Ultimately, the pattern was not about food, but about not knowing how to cope with emotions well. We cover a lot on this topic: - how to identify what you are running from What feels too big to deal with? - how to stay present, connect with your body & face the root under the addiction? - how to create a safe community who will hold you accountable If you’d like a FREE sticker to start having conversations sharing your testimony, there are 2 ways you can get one: 1. You can fill out my feedback survey & let me know you completed it OR 2. Share an episode of Head to Heart on your Instagram story & tag me! Resources: https://instagram.com/danaemercer?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA== Mikzazon - https://instagram.com/mikzazon?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA== Happyhealthyhailey - https://www.instagram.com/happyhealthyhailey_/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA== Autumn 2023 playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1yYBAIRftYGNBkpJTLRSXM Autumn Worship 2023 playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2tL5ECOZQv6yx6HI7GXiCE Leave a Review: https://www.podpage.com/head-to-heart/reviews/new/ Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/headtoheart_podcast/ Website: https://www.podpage.com/head-to-heart/

Ashlyn R. Watkins, the host of Spiced Wife podcast, joined me for a 2nd time on the podcast! This time, we answered ALL the anonymous questions about sex sent in by listeners. We covered: - how God views sex - what is allowed & not allowed in the bedroom - how to improve your sex life - pornography recovery - healing from the past - sexuality in singleness We pray this episode wipes shame off of you and that you will bring every area of your life under the lordship of Christ, including sex. Episodes Referenced: Is Masturbation a Sin? Answers for Singles & Marrieds - https://open.spotify.com/episode/7pzo48XVmbUUGSCRGTXRkv?si=h0UUrmWpSRa8m7G0E-Mc2g What Type of Sex Is Allowed? - https://open.spotify.com/episode/72ISHEqZoGVhIFi8oseAsE?si=0bYdtWocQkueRhi8ZIyfoA S3E17: Same-Sex Attraction Meets the Gospel: How To Respond, Love & Care For the LGBTQ+ Community https://open.spotify.com/episode/5Fp34yezFLmLEDCEpXrJ50?si=8WA3szFcSyezukpMUsVoUA S4E11: He/She/They: How To Handle Pronouns + Listener Q&A https://open.spotify.com/episode/3QyAzQhanoU6UoRnLzaNH7?si=65jqz2I8Rs-HdB6dtFSt0w Resources: Spiced Wife -  https://www.spicedwife.com/ Jackie Hill Perry - https://jackiehillperry.com/ Autumn 2023 playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1yYBAIRftYGNBkpJTLRSXM Autumn Worship 2023 playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2tL5ECOZQv6yx6HI7GXiCE Leave a Review: https://www.podpage.com/head-to-heart/reviews/new/ Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/headtoheart_podcast/Website: https://www.podpage.com/head-to-heart/

Danielle Hanlon has been set free from several lies that used to hinder her dating experience. Exhibit A: “Men are sexually weak & I will always be the one fending them off and trying to have integrity.” WOW, that's far from the Truth! It is rarely taught HOW to date well, but we have good news for you: We are here for you! You won’t figure this out alone. We want to take away all fear from your mind so that you can stop over-spiritualizing, overthinking, and overanalyzing & have fun while you date! We answer ALL the listener questions that were sent in, so we cover: - some reliable dating podcast & book recommendations - how much do you need to be emotionally or spiritually healed/ready to start dating? - how to start dating when you’ve never dated before - how to date casually as a Christian - good questions to ask on dates - how sure do you need to be about someone before you start dating them? - what does it mean to “go slowly” in dating & what are the pros/cons - how to date within your own friend group - can you date someone who has a different “calling” as you? Resources: She Is Safe - Home - She Is Safe Heart of Dating Podcast - Heart of Dating Podcast Featuring Host Kait Warman | Heart of Dating Love + Relationships with Debra Fileta - Love + Relationships Podcast - True Love Dates Love That Lasts - Love That Lasts: How We Discovered God's Better Way for Love, Dating, Marriage, and Sex by Jefferson Bethke, Alyssa Bethke, Paperback | Barnes & Noble® (barnesandnoble.com) Loveology by John Mark Comer - Loveology (John Mark Comer) - Study Gateway Autumn 2023 playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1yYBAIRftYGNBkpJTLRSXM Autumn Worship 2023 playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2tL5ECOZQv6yx6HI7GXiCE Leave a Review: https://www.podpage.com/head-to-heart/reviews/new/ Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/headtoheart_podcast/ Website: https://www.podpage.com/head-to-heart/ Your Two Best Friends Podcast coming soon in January!

Does God care if you’re happy at all? Is His goal to make you holy or happy? Does He care about your desires? Even the ones that won’t necessarily “sanctify” you? Am I an accidental Buddhist!? SO. MANY. QUESTIONS. Kristina Garza & Mackenzie Ryder interviewed me about asceticism, which I lived in for a very long time. I essentially believed that the more I suffered, the holier I became. Have you ever heard phrases like, "Don't pray for patience because then God will make you wait." or "God wants to make you holy, not happy."? These and more are phrases that misconstrue the character of God in our minds. It's very difficult to trust the person who you think is both harming and helping you. And is it possible that your desires were placed in you by God for a reason? We seem to always want a "yes" or "no" answer from Him directly instead of just learning how to adult. Resources: Bare Marriage Podcast - Untwisting Toxic Views of Suffering -  https://baremarriage.com/2023/09/podcast-untwisting-toxic-views-of-suffering-feat-rebecca-davis/ Verity Podcast - https://phyliciamasonheimer.com/womens-issues-motherhood-and-asceticism/ FREE Resource for You -Grab FREE 20 Minute Training to Minister into LGBTQ+ Issues: view.flodesk.com/pages/63f55469dfb67d493413dac6 Autumn 2023 playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1yYBAIRftYGNBkpJTLRSXM Autumn Worship 2023 playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2tL5ECOZQv6yx6HI7GXiCE Leave a Review: https://www.podpage.com/head-to-heart/reviews/new/ Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/headtoheart_podcast/ Website: https://www.podpage.com/head-to-heart/

Are there any gender stereotypes you genuinely believe? Do you ever wrestle with the thought, "Am I woman enough?" Bonnie Pue & I had an amazing conversation about what God defines as feminine and masculine (and it doesn’t have anything to do with axe-throwing or shopping or cooking). The Bible is actually very broad in defining what masculine and feminine are. David danced and wrote music. Deborah led a nation as a warrior. Nehemiah wept for his destroyed city. Jesus longed to gather Jerusalem under His wing like a mother hen. Jael drove a tent peg through Sisera's temple. Junia was an apostle in the early church. Reflection Questions: - Are there any gender stereotypes I've been believing that have been informed by hurt or bitterness? - Repent of that judgement & ask the Holy Spirit to speak His Truth over your mind and heart. - Do you feel comfortable in the body God has given you? Express your insecurities to Him. - Ask Jesus how He views your identity in Him. Write down what you sense He is saying. Resources: Bonnie Pue & The Union Movement - https://www.theunionmovement.com/ FREE Resource for You -Grab FREE 20 Minute Training to Minister into LGBTQ+ Issues: view.flodesk.com/pages/63f55469dfb67d493413dac6 Autumn 2023 playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1yYBAIRftYGNBkpJTLRSXM Autumn Worship 2023 playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2tL5ECOZQv6yx6HI7GXiCE Leave a Review: https://www.podpage.com/head-to-heart/reviews/new/ Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/headtoheart_podcast/ Website: https://www.podpage.com/head-to-heart/

How do you think the Kingdom of God works? Who do you believe is invited to the table? Is the undocumented asylum seeker welcome too? Tess Clarke runs a grass-roots organization called We Welcome, which seeks to mobilize and equip women of faith to build and cultivate a welcome movement from their tables at home to the halls of Congress. In our conversation, we answer questions like: - is seeking asylum illegal? - do we have enough resources to go around? Should we open our borders to more people? - how do we enter into conversation with those who have opposing views on immigration with grace and truth? - how can each of us discern what our role is in helping refugees? - how can we prevent ourselves from burning out when surrounded with such difficult stories? Resources: We Welcome's Better Conversations Guide: https://www.wechoosewelcome.com/better_conversations_guide Listen to our first episode about immigration: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5lO0QcZ82pHuf9sA4VSLZE?si=BAaQ9ncjT_ajvEeGfJ2FEA Follow We Welcome on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wechoosewelcome/ FREE Resource for You -Grab FREE 20 Minute Training to Minister into LGBTQ+ Issues: view.flodesk.com/pages/63f55469dfb67d493413dac6 Autumn 2023 playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1yYBAIRftYGNBkpJTLRSXMAutumn Worship 2023 playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2tL5ECOZQv6yx6HI7GXiCE Leave a Review: https://www.podpage.com/head-to-heart/reviews/new/ Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/headtoheart_podcast/Website: https://www.podpage.com/head-to-heart/

Have you ever been disqualified because you’re a female? Or maybe because you’re not married? Do you wrestle with what God intended when He designed woman? Do we have different roles than men? Nina lives in the Middle East, but whether you live in Midwest America or find yourself in a Muslim context, you’ve probably come into contact with a male-centric or marriage-focused culture. Nina & I had a hilarious and encouraging conversation about: - how God moves through single women, not just men or married people - how to not internalize messages about being less than - how you can prevent yourself from becoming bitter towards men - what men can practically do to support the women in their lives Resources: The Making of Biblical Womanhood by Dr. Beth Allison Barr - https://bethallisonbarr.com/books/the-making-of-biblical-womanhood/ Hunt for the Wilderpeople - https://www.netflix.com/title/80096995 Summer 2023 playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/05R9lmKit27denOSOi26wq Summer worship 2023 playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1AGzVnXzivDFsxk3bA7kzV Leave a Review: https://www.podpage.com/head-to-heart/reviews/new/ Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/headtoheart_podcast/ Website: https://www.podpage.com/head-to-heart/ FREE JOURNALING PROMPTS TO CULTIVATE CONTENTMENT: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/644afe08a15cc2e3944db516

Madeline Peña has been set free from mental health issues, addiction, an eating disorder, and self-harm. And the most beautiful thing is that since Jesus has ended these unhealthy cycles in her life, her entire generational line benefits from it! When we break generational patterns & cycles in our lives, it does not just impact us, but also everyone in our lives. Christ’s desire is always to heal the root cause of unhealthy patterns in us. In this episode, we answer questions like: - what is cycle breaking & reparenting? - can you go to therapy and fully trust Jesus at the same exact time? - how can you change the trajectory of your life by changing your thoughts? - can you fully heal if you do not know Christ yet? Prayer Prompts: (I apologize for not putting these questions into the recording) 1. Ask the Lord to highlight any generational patterns or unhealthy cycles in your family line. 2. Ask Him "What is the root cause of this pattern in my life?" 3. Ask Him to minister to you & show you the Truth. Ask "What do You say about this?" 4. Ask Him to show you the next step in the healing process. Resources For You: The Body Keeps The Score - https://www.besselvanderkolk.com/resources/the-body-keeps-the-score Madeline’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wholemamawholebaby/ Summer 2023 playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/05R9lmKit27denOSOi26wq Summer Worship 2023 playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1AGzVnXzivDFsxk3bA7kzV Leave a Review: https://www.podpage.com/head-to-heart/reviews/new/ Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/headtoheart_podcast/ Website: https://www.podpage.com/head-to-heart/ FREE JOURNALING PROMPTS TO CULTIVATE CONTENTMENT: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/644afe08a15cc2e3944db516

Laurie Kreig has been equipping the church with a Gospel-centered approach to gender and sexuality for nearly a decade. She joined me for the 2nd time on the show to discuss how to handle the pronoun conversation. Many Christians are simply afraid. Afraid to get it wrong. Afraid to offend someone. Afraid to dishonor Jesus. Afraid to accidentally encourage sin. Afraid to come off as a jerk. - Is calling someone by their preferred pronouns the same thing as affirming sin? - What is 'pronoun hospitality'? - How do we respect someone's unbiblical decisions without encouraging them? - How do we be uncompromisingly truthful and loving at the same time? We even include Listener Q&A on this episode, where Laurie advises how to handle specific situations asked by our listeners! Resources for you: Laurie & I's first episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5Fp34yezFLmLEDCEpXrJ50?si=19g4IoZiQqaUhHz6USyrtQ Laurie & Matt Kreig's Book: https://www.centerforfaith.com/resources/recommended-resources/an-impossible-marriage Hole In My Heart Podcast: https://lauriekrieg.com/podcast/Preston Sprinkle's Book, Embodied: https://www.prestonsprinkle.com/books/embodied Grab FREE 20 Minute Training to Minister into LGBTQ+ Issues: view.flodesk.com/pages/63f55469dfb67d493413dac6 Summer 2023 playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/05R9lmKit27denOSOi26wq Summer worship 2023 playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1AGzVnXzivDFsxk3bA7kzV Leave a Review: https://www.podpage.com/head-to-heart/reviews/new/ Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/headtoheart_podcast/Website: https://www.podpage.com/head-to-heart/

I’m back from sabbatical & we’re mixing it up today because I’m not the host here - Liz Dorsch is the host and I was a guest on her recently launched podcast, Reconnect! How do you get those intrusive thoughts out of your head? Our minds can toss and turn faster than anything else. The good news is while we do not always have control over every thought that pops into our heads, we do have control over which thoughts we dwell on. I had a beautiful conversation with Liz about how to - not be controlled by anxious thoughts - change the narrative and stories you tell yourself - claim the promises of God for your own life Liz's Podcast: FREE Resource for You -Grab FREE 20 Minute Training to Minister into LGBTQ+ Issues: view.flodesk.com/pages/63f55469dfb67d493413dac6 Summer 2023 playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/05R9lmKit27denOSOi26wq Summer 2023 worship playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1AGzVnXzivDFsxk3bA7kzV Leave a Review: https://www.podpage.com/head-to-heart/reviews/new/ Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/headtoheart_podcast/ Website: https://www.podpage.com/head-to-heart/