Ardently His

Fellowship is more than simply gathering with other believers—it’s a spiritual discipline that God uses to encourage us, sharpen us, carry our burdens, and help us grow more like Christ. In this episode, Leah shares how God led her from a place of isolation into meaningful Christian community and explores the different relationships God uses within the body of Christ—from the local church and small groups to close friendships and mentoring relationships. Discover why we were never meant to walk our faith journey alone and how intentionally pursuing biblical fellowship can become one of God’s greatest gifts for our spiritual growth.

In this episode, Lorri shares her candid story of anxiety and depression. She details her early life as growing up isolated, abused, and searching for happiness, which led to poor decisions, followed later by painful losses—miscarriages, family deaths, and postpartum struggles—that culminated in severe anxiety, panic attacks, and manic depression. Through the combined help of prayer, a faithful psychologist and psychiatrist, medication, counseling, and Christian community, Lori found relief and renewed purpose. She emphasizes that mental illness isn’t moral failure, that medicine can be a God-given tool, and that intimacy with Christ is what truly brings lasting peace. Lori encourages those struggling to tell the whole truth to a handful of faithful Christians so they can pray, check in, and carry burdens together. She closes with pastoral counsel: you are not alone, allow others to help, use medical resources without shame, and keep returning to Christ, the healer who rejoices over you.

Spiritual disciplines are intentional practices that nurture spiritual growth and deepen believers' connection with God. They include prayer, Bible study, worship, fasting, fellowship, and more. Unlike spiritual gifts, spiritual disciplines are interwoven throughout Scripture without a definite list. They aim to help Christians grow in their relationship with God and become more like Jesus, not as a means to earn His love or acceptance, but to know Him and align with His will. These practices are pathways for transformation, encouraging the believer to engage deeply with their faith and experience God's presence more fully.

In this deeply moving episode, Julie opens up with raw honesty about her teenage abortion, the crushing weight of regret and hidden shame she carried for years, and her long journey toward healing and freedom. Behind a polished facade of perfection, she wrestled with guilt, societal pressures, and unspoken grief—until a transformative encounter with God changed everything and set her on a path of healing.Julie shares how confronting her past and embracing the complete forgiveness offered in Christ led to genuine freedom. What once felt like an irredeemable chapter has now become a powerful testimony of God’s relentless love, grace, and restorative power—offering hope and healing to others who are still carrying silent pain.A heartfelt story of redemption that reminds listeners: no wound is too deep for Christ to heal.

In this podcast episode, the leadership team of Ardent Ministries shares the exciting news of achieving 501c3 nonprofit status, marking a significant milestone for their mission. The conversation emphasizes the ministry's commitment to spreading the Gospel and fostering a deeper connection with Christ through personal testimonies. These stories, centered around overcoming trials with faith, serve as a beacon of hope and encouragement for women who feel lost or distant from Christian communities. The ministry's initiatives are guided by the pillars of seeking, knowing, loving, and trusting Christ, aiming to bring transformative experiences to women everywhere.