Head to Heart

SURPRISE! Yes, Head to Heart ended back in September 2024, but I couldn't refuse an amazing opportunity to interview Dr. Natalie Atwell!No, I'm not continuing the podcast.No, I'm not back on Instagram.No, you cannot count on more episodes like these randomly releasing, BUT...Dr. Natalie Atwell brings over 20 years of experience in the field of mental health. From her role as a practice owner and clinical director to her educational endeavors in college teaching, Dr. Atwell has been able to encourage individuals, groups, and organizations by sharing hope and healing from God's word.Her specialty is the intersection between spiritual warfare and mental health - what a DREAM guest!We tackle questions such as:Why does the idea of spiritual warfare being some/all of the reason behind mental illness cause offense and defensiveness in some Christians?Can a Christian be possessed?Can a Christian have a demonic stronghold or oppression?How can we discern what the root cause of mental health struggles are? (whether they are spiritual or mental)What would you say to a believer who has been recommended they start medication, but they feel hesitant about it?What are some of the things that can open doors for the demonic?Transgenderism - why so much so fast in the USA?Does spiritual warfare come through social media? How does that work?What are you currently seeing in clients through their experiences with Tik Tok or Instagram?For someone who's feeling incredibly lonely and feels like they have a scrolling addiction, what is your advice for them?What would you say to someone who struggles with their sexual identity or gender identity? What's really going on in the spiritual realm?What characteristics or struggles have you observed in Gen Z in your years of experience that are different from generations past?What will it take to reach Gen Z with the Gospel? Resources:The Divine Counsel Worldview by Dr. Michael Hauser - https://drmsh.com/divine-council/Captivating: Unveiling the Mystery of a Woman's Soul by Stasi Eldridge - https://wildatheart.org/books/captivatingMental Warrior Course landing page that offers $50 off the course purchase!Mental Warrior Website >Dr. Atwell's Personal Instagram >Mental Warrior Instagram >Natalie Atwell Counseling Instagram >Mental Warrior Facebook >Link to Purchase Natalie's Book >

Today is the VERY. LAST. EPISODE. 5 years & 5 seasons later, it has been an honor. Resources: Has Head to Heart had an impact on you? Tell me about it here: https://forms.gle/Aqc3VgkhJih46YWy7 Next Steps Workshop & Post Grad Road Map Online Course: https://jenny-s-site-56d8.thinkific.com/courses/post-grad-road-map Leave a Review: https://www.podpage.com/head-to-heart/reviews/new/ Want my FREE training to learn to minister to someone who is same-sex attracted? https://view.flodesk.com/pages/63f55469dfb67d493413dac6 Want my FREE Burnout Prevention Training? Here it is: https://beautiful-cake-88037.myflodesk.com/fene7ejbus The Digital Fast by Darren Whitehead - https://www.thedigitalfast.com/ Raising Boys and Girls podcast: Episode 58: How to cultivate a healthy relationship with technology - https://open.spotify.com/episode/4h1wzmCvAvtV3tCmCmgy1S?si=KtxLipcfRDOFiQxgWOgDeA Lose The Phone podcast by Jenny Wise Black - https://open.spotify.com/show/56OIMWQ1Uw0Nr0jni3tvTi?si=a5dd0ccde3d24ddd

Look out, world: Victoria Hedger is making her 3rd debut on the podcast! From ages 18 - 20, Victoria was very disoriented in her faith. Doubt and questions turned into confusion, bitterness, offense, and a hardened heart. God was faithful to bring her through that dark time, but He did not stop there. He redeems and heals everything we bring to Him in surrender. In this episode, we discuss: - Is using the term "deconstruction" more harmful than it is helpful? - How can you doubt in a way that will lead to your reconstructing your faith (not keeping you in bitterness or unanswered questions)? - What can you do to support a friend going through a disorienting time in her faith journey? Resources: Autumn Worship 2024 playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4yaM18p2Pjlti4akBtsOIk?si=d0c3bcd53a284ff5 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've been set free from a boring prayer life. I used to pray either aimless & hopeless prayers or only pray according to my own agenda. God has turned my prayer life upside down & I believe we were all meant to connect with God through prayer in an exhilarating way!Resources:Want my FREE Burnout Prevention Training? Here it is: https://beautiful-cake-88037.myflodesk.com/fene7ejbusAutumn 2024 playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2zrAxY3WX5H3SAPn1X05yb?si=402031c44abd4b7aAutumn Worship 2024 playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4yaM18p2Pjlti4akBtsOIk?si=d0c3bcd53a284ff5Leave 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/

DISCLAIMER: We talk about sexual assault and the traumatic effects of it. Please use discretion before listening. When sexual assault happens, whether if it is one incident or repeated over a long time, how do you heal afterwards? What if you don't know the details of the assault? Do you fear you're 'just being dramatic'? I have great news for you: You are able to heal from trauma and the lies that may come with it even if you do not know the details of the traumatic event(s). In many ways, healing through trauma can feel unfair. You may feel like it is a debt you've been given and now it is your responsibility to figure out how to heal from it. Jody Goldie (yes, that is her real name) is a therapist who works with people who suffer from complex trauma. She shares her own personal experience and puts language to the confusing messages your body may be telling you after it experiences trauma. Your body remembers what happened to you, even if your brain cannot piece a story together. Your future does not have to look like your past. Resources: The Body Keeps the Score by Besser van der Kolk - https://www.besselvanderkolk.com/resources/the-body-keeps-the-score Your Resonant Self by Sarah Peyton - https://www.yourresonantself.com/ Deb Dana - https://www.rhythmofregulation.com/ Dr. Dan Siegel - https://drdansiegel.com/ The Huberman Lab - https://hubermanlab.com/ Autumn 2024 playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2zrAxY3WX5H3SAPn1X05yb?si=402031c44abd4b7a Autumn Worship 2024 playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4yaM18p2Pjlti4akBtsOIk?si=d0c3bcd53a284ff5 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/

HOST TAKEOVER EPISODEMackenzie Ryder is your host on this week's episode!Human trafficking can sound broad, vague, and far away. Mackenzie not only corrects this view, but also gives simple action steps to stop merely claiming you're an advocate or a "voice for the voiceless" & start taking an approach that has dignity, credibility and won't leave you feeling overwhelmed or helpless at the thought of serving with an anti-trafficking organization.Don't just SAY you're an advocate - BE ONE.Listen until the very end for a FANTASTIC blooper!Peace Love Hormones for 15% your order - https://snwbl.io/peace-love-hormones/JENNY32509Christine Cane's Episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6vjFGjDNRg5WVZ02VEAPA7?si=-Cd1e5-jQbe7xkEb4mR8nQExodus Cry: https://open.spotify.com/show/7h6K1rUqBviPAcEXPWg4Sh?si=f1027aefb59c4197Autumn 2024 playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2zrAxY3WX5H3SAPn1X05yb?si=402031c44abd4b7aAutumn Worship 2024 playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4yaM18p2Pjlti4akBtsOIk?si=d0c3bcd53a284ff5Leave 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/

In this solo episode, I share the story of how God convicted me of the sin I had chosen to live in for 2 years. Romans 14:23 says, "Whatever is not done in faith is sin." There are SO MANY reasons you could choose to not become a parent, but some of the most popular are "We can't afford it." "Why would I bring a child into this evil, broken world?" "I won't have any time for myself or my marriage." "What if ____(fill in the blank)_____?" My goal with this episode is not to convince you to have kids. I simply want to help you discern what God has for you. The main question I will help you tackle is: "How can I stop letting fear be my master in the decision to have/not have kids?" Resources: A Prophetic Warning for This Generation - The Fight for Female podcast - https://open.spotify.com/episode/50UYLv9X6VPeAoa9T8b1Ea?si=Kw6F2y-eQYKAGGVc8rKgTA The Defining Decade by Dr. Meg Jay - https://megjay.com/the-defining-decade/ Summer 2024 playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0xoQyzBxa5E8SdUTkvC5kj?si=0492931c8b1a4f81 Summer Worship 2024 playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/39PMHtm1P8sSKYQOuv5WnP?si=07bc641344b44f0e 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/

Ellie Monjoseph is a nurse, trauma-sensitive somatic practitioner & life coach who deeply encourages people that they absolutely CAN heal. In fact, God designed your mind and body to be able to heal. No matter what your family of origin was like, you are not doomed to repeat the same mistakes that were made in your childhood.We talk about:- What does it look like to honor your parents as the Bible commands us to...even when your parents made unhealthy choices for themselves and for you?- How can you start to forgive even when there hasn't been an apology?- What do triggers actually mean? How do you NOT JUST COPE with them, but HEAL through them?- How to co-regulate instead of being co-dependent- What is the difference between an ultimatum and boundaries?Resources:Work with Ellie Monjoseph: ⁠https://www.freetolivewellness.com/home
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I've been collecting these bloopers for 2 WHOLE YEARS! I only saved the bloops that made me laugh & put them into a special episode for you! Free Next Steps Workshop & Post Grad Road Map Online Course: https://jenny-s-site-56d8.thinkific.com/courses/post-grad-road-map

Do you ever think you're too assertive, strong-willed, or outspoken to be a “submissive wife”? Danielle Hanlon interviewed me about being set free from the belief that the husband is automatically the head of the home or spiritual leader of the household. Resources: Free Next Steps Workshop & Post Grad Road Map Online Course: https://jenny-s-site-56d8.thinkific.com/courses/post-grad-road-map Your Two Best Friends Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourtwobestfriendspodcast/ Your Two Best Friends Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4robaAsALwoLy5mVy2eox6 Summer 2024 playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0xoQyzBxa5E8SdUTkvC5kj?si=0492931c8b1a4f81 Summer Worship 2024 playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/39PMHtm1P8sSKYQOuv5WnP?si=07bc641344b44f0e 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/

TODAY IS THE LAST DAY MY NEW ONLINE COURSE, THE POST GRAD ROAD MAP: FIND YOUR NEXT RIGHT STEP, WILL BE ON PRE-SALE FOR $29! Get it while it's only $29: https://jenny-s-site-56d8.thinkific.com/courses/post-grad-road-map I had the honor of being a guest on Your Two Best Friends Podcast to share about how the Lord set me free from asceticism. I deeply believed the lie: "If it feels easy, it can't be what God is calling me to do." I used to ignore what I actually wanted in life because I did not think it was from God. Now, I know that if God placed it in me, I can walk with Him in the direction of going after what I desire. The mental battle was always, "What if I pursue this more than I pursue God?" Only 1 more episode will release in June & then I'm off on sabbatical! Resources: Free Next Steps Workshop & Post Grad Road Map Online Course: https://jenny-s-site-56d8.thinkific.com/courses/post-grad-road-map Your Two Best Friends Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourtwobestfriendspodcast/ Your Two Best Friends Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4robaAsALwoLy5mVy2eox6 Summer 2024 playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0xoQyzBxa5E8SdUTkvC5kj?si=0492931c8b1a4f81 Summer Worship 2024 playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/39PMHtm1P8sSKYQOuv5WnP?si=07bc641344b44f0e 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/

https://jenny-s-site-56d8.thinkific.com/courses/post-grad-road-map Online course & Free WorkshopChristine Ramirez was the #1 most popular guest I had on the show in 2023, so I had to force…I mean *ahem* …request her presence again on another episode for 2024.

Trigger Warning: Since I am talking about consent, I also have to address a lack of consent. I mention assault and rape in this episode. In this solo episode, I talk about - Why is consent talked about the least within the church? - Lies Christian couples are susceptible to believe - The one Scripture that is weaponized against women & how to read it correctly in context - How to talk about consent in your romantic relationship - What to do if your partner doesn't take "no" well United States Hotline for Domestic Abuse: 800-799-7233 Resources: Want my FREE Burnout Prevention Training? Here it is: https://beautiful-cake-88037.myflodesk.com/fene7ejbus 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/

Pieter Valk is a writer, speaker and counselor and founder and executive director of Equip, which trains churches and leaders to make church a place where LGBT+ people can thrive while living out a traditional sexual ethic. We talk about - What is the most common roadblock to being a winsome witness you've seen & how can we overcome that? - How do you share Jesus with those who identify as "not straight"? - Is there a point where you should just stop bringing it up after you've had that conversation a certain number of times? Resources: Pieter's Website: https://www.pieterlvalk.com/ Equip Your Community: https://equipyourcommunity.org/ Pieter's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pieterlvalk/ Want my FREE training to learn to minister to someone who is same-sex attracted? https://view.flodesk.com/pages/63f55469dfb67d493413dac6 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/

The prayer that changed my entire pregnancy & birth experience: “God, inform my intuition.” Hannah Penny has been on several episodes with me before, but today, she is hearing my birth story for the very first time (along with all of you listeners!) My birth plan changed A LOT in the last 6 weeks of my pregnancy and while I did walk through some grief about those expectations, I could not be more grateful and happy about Avanlé's birth. The Lord had such perfect timing. He showed me that I can truly trust Him with my body because He made it & He created this little life! I hope this story can help any expecting moms eliminate any fear surrounding birth & encourage you to see it through God's eyes and original intent. Don't let fear steal the joy of this experience. xoxo, Jenny Marcum

Ruth Hodge is a psychotherapist counselor and coach who walks people through mental health struggles and deeper into their identity as beloved children of God. She causes a complete paradigm shift in the mindset people usually take when it comes to anxiety. We talk about: - Is being anxious a sin? - Is there any type of fear that is good and useful? - How to live in your God-given identity and not identify with anxiety as the reality you're stuck in - How to release anxious energy from your body in a healthy way - How to be curious about your anxiety instead of terrified of when it may strike again Resources: The Secret Place Journal - https://www.amazon.sg/Secret-Place-Journal-Ruth-Hodge/dp/B0CT5KF3WP The Hidden Half of the Gospel - https://www.straight2theheart.org/resources/books/hidden-half Give to She Is Safe:: https://give.sheissafe.org/give/465045/#!/donation/checkout Danielle Hanlon's Email: Dmdhanlon@gmail.com 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/

This minisode was created from a question sent in by a listener: “How can I heal from being intimate with someone I did not end up marrying?”

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 works with She Is Safe, an anti-trafficking organization that seeks to prevent, rescue and restore women and girls who are stuck in human trafficking across Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. The question is not IF you are called to do something. It is, "WHAT are you called to do?" We bring our small loaves and fish and God multiplies what we offer him. Throughout history, God often judged entire nations based off how they treated the poor, the vulnerable, and the oppressed. And we will be judged by what we did or did NOT do to the least of these. HOW YOU CAN GET INVOLVED: 1. VOLUNTEER 2. PRAY 3. GIVE: https://give.sheissafe.org/give/465045/#!/donation/checkout Danielle's Email: Dmdhanlon@gmail.com 4. ADVOCACY

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!

Get ready for some Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood vibes! You may know that you're supposed to "love your neighbor", but so many of us don't even know our neighbor's name. And most of us have friends, but somewhere along the line, we forget how to make friends. We are only forced to remember again when we find ourselves in a season where we "start over". Shannan Martin is a wife, mom, author, and a neighbor. She knows all about having to move and start over, not knowing anyone at first. The Lord took her on a journey, though, of learning how simple it can be to love your neighbor and she teaches us how to become connected in a very disconnected world. We talk about: - how to embrace and ease the awkwardness of meeting new people around us - how to prevent isolation in the post-grad era - how the vulnerability of putting yourself out there can bless and benefit others way more than it could embarrass you If you find yourself in an unfamiliar setting, this episode will save your life! Resources: Shannan Martin's Website & Books: https://www.shannanmartin.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/

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 the Jesus how He views your identity in Him. Write down what you sense He is saying.

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

Did you know that the disabled community is among the most unreached people groups in the world? 18 - 25% of the world has a disability, seen or unseen. Craig Spottford is the executive director of Beyond Limits, a residential post-secondary Christian campus experience for qualified young adult students with developmental disabilities. In our conversation, we cover: - How people with disabilities are not just able to receive, but to also serve others - How to view every person as an image-bearer of Christ - How to make room and include others So, how is God asking you to serve those around you with disabilities? Resources for you: Beyond Limits College - https://beyondlimitscollege.org/ Free Journaling Prompts to Cultivate Contentment: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/644afe08a15cc2e3944db516 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/

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/

There are so many questions about gender and sexuality demanding answers in our culture today. Does the Bible affirm same-sex marriages or not? What do you do if you're just not attracted to the opposite gender? Who do you talk to about your same-sex attraction? What should you say when your sibling comes out? How should the church respond to the LGBTQ+ community? Laurie Krieg is an author, speaker, and host of Hole In My Heart podcast whose mission is to train the church with a Gospel-centered approach to gender and sexuality. She shares her story of experiencing same-sex attraction from a young age, yet feeling unsafe to talk about it in any church setting. After graduating from a Christian university, her life was interrupted when she encountered God's love.  In this episode, Laurie explains: - how God designed the mystery of marriage to be - how to be a safe person - why we should not compare our different brands of sexual brokenness - the advise she would give her 22 year-old self & anyone else who is struggling with same-sex attraction - that God loves LGBTQ+ people just the way they are Resources: Website - https://lauriekrieg.com/ An Impossible Marriage by Matt and Laurie Krieg - https://www.amazon.com/Impossible-Marriage-Mixed-Orientation-Taught-Gospel/dp/0830847936/ref=sr_1_1?crid=32EIQ3FAD5SYH&keywords=impossible+marriage+krieg&qid=1641316967&sprefix=impossible+marriage+krieg%2Caps%2C87&sr=8-1 The Center for Faith, Gender, and Sexuality with Preston Sprinkle - https://ondemand.centerforfaith.com/ Hole In My Heart Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/7lanhpj9eRbEoVpt13G7dI

If Jesus truly does promise abundant life for all who love Him, then you do not have to wait until you're married to enjoy it! Christine Ramirez is 39, single & loving it. She's been set free from having to know if she'll be married one day or not. The mystery is beautiful and not something to be feared. Marriage is not the goal of life; Jesus is. So, what will you do with your one wild & precious life? We also answered all the questions that listeners sent in about this topic, so if you asked one, it's in here!  If you want more tips on how to enjoy your single life, here is another episode about it: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0bwFvAPrkFxRt0ekxdt5tw?si=63GUFhJiT1KOgI8WnvAk4A Follow Head to Heart on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/headtoheart_podcast/ Here's our website: https://www.podpage.com/head-to-heart/

Since masturbation is not directly mentioned in the Bible, is it sin or not? What if you're able to masturbate without lusting?  Ashlyn R. Watkins, the host of Spiced Wife Podcast, joined me to discuss this topic. It would be so much easier if this was just a simple yes or no, but it's actually a lot more complex than that. The Word does not directly mention masturbation, but it does give us a roadmap for how to evaluate our own hearts and James 1:5 tells us that if we lack wisdom, we can ask God and He will give it to us. Ashlyn walked us through questions like: - Is masturbation wrong if I'm single? - Is masturbation wrong if I'm married & I have my spouse's consent? - how do I get out of the habit/addiction to masturbation? All of our discussion was rooted in the Word, not just in our own opinions and experiences. Find me on Instagram: @headtoheart_podcast Here's our website: https://www.podpage.com/head-to-heart/ Ashlyn's corner of the Internet: Spiced Wife: https://www.spicedwife.com/

Are you living in fear of sin?  This may not be easy to pinpoint in your own life right away, so here are some questions to ask yourself: - are you terrified that your spouse will look at porn? - does the possibility of your children being exposed to various sins keep you awake at night? - do you find yourself spending a lot of energy trying to control other people's choices? Laura Krause is a wife, mom, prayer warrior & church planter who has been set free from fear's grip on her life by the perfect love of Christ. She shares the story of how the Lord completely changed her perspective: Our goal is not to build sin-proof marriages. Our goal is not to prevent our kids from being exposed to anything immoral.  The goal should be to create such safe and loving relationships, that sin will not destroy them. When we live in anxiety and fear of sin, we elevate sin itself instead of Christ and His redemptive work on the cross. Redemption is better than perfection. When we sin, we have an Advocate in heaven who is abounding in steadfast love, ready to forgive and restore.  1 John 2:1 says, "My dear children, I am writing this to you so that you will not sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate who pleads our case before the Father. He is Jesus Christ, the one who is truly righteous." Heart of Man movie - http://heartofmanmovie.com/ If Jesus Were a Parent by Hal Perkins - https://discipledbyjesus.org/

BOOK YOUR FREE DISCOVERY CALL WITH KATE TODAY: https://www.katepetry.com/coaching Do you feel as if you're in an in-between space right now? You've come a long way, but you're not where you want to be yet? Do you ever struggle with FOMO & feel a lack of purpose in the everyday grind? Cassie Goossen has been set free from a mindset that devalues the present. You can have huge dreams for the future and receive many prophetic words, but your focus cannot be stuck in a future destination that does not exist yet. There is beauty, purpose, and importance in the present. In fact, if you lean into what God is doing right now in your life, He will set you up to develop the character you need to sustain your calling in the future. Right now is a very beautiful place to be. The grass is not greener on the other side. The grass is greener where you water it. FREE JOURNALING PROMPTS TO CULTIVATE CONTENTMENT: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/644afe08a15cc2e3944db516 Find Cassie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cassiegoossen/ Resources: Where Are You, God? by John Bevere - https://store.messengerinternational.org/products/god-where-are-you I Dream Big by Havilah Cunnington - https://havilahcunnington.com/books Every Moment Holy - https://www.everymomentholy.com/

Book your FREE coaching call with Kate today: https://www.katepetry.com/coaching DISCLAIMER: We talk about sexual assault and the traumatic effects of it. Please use discretion before listening. When sexual assault happens, whether if it is one incident or repeated over a long time, how do you heal afterwards? What if you don't know the details of the assault? Do you fear you're 'just being dramatic'? I have great news for you: You are able to heal from trauma and the lies that may come with it even if you do not know the details of the traumatic event(s). In many ways, healing through trauma can feel unfair. You may feel like it is a debt you've been given and now it is your responsibility to figure out how to heal from it. Jody Goldie (yes, that is her real name) is a therapist who works with people who suffer from complex trauma. She shares her own personal experience and puts language to the confusing messages your body may be telling you after it experiences trauma. Your body remembers what happened to you, even if your brain cannot piece a story together. Your future does not have to look like your past. Resources: The Body Keeps the Score by Besser van der Kolk - https://www.besselvanderkolk.com/resources/the-body-keeps-the-score Your Resonant Self by Sarah Peyton - https://www.yourresonantself.com/ Deb Dana - https://www.rhythmofregulation.com/ Dr. Dan Siegel - https://drdansiegel.com/ The Huberman Lab - https://hubermanlab.com/

Do you ever fear that you're falling behind in life? Are you comparing your life pace & accomplishments to your friends or the people younger than you with 1M followers on Instagram? Maryellen Hacko graduated university with a degree in law, yet is now a freelance writer & illustrator. How did that happen? The Lord set her free from equating her worth to what she accomplished. She used to feel as if she was only valuable when she was producing something, but she has learned her identity as a child of God and has been set free from the fear that she is behind in life. The Truth is that everyone goes at their own pace. When you graduate from school, there is no longer a set program you need to follow. It is normal and natural that everyone will go on different paths. The world may tell you that you need to be married, own a home, and have your dream job by age 30 (which is a lot of pressure!). That isn't what God says, though. His expectations of you are vastly different. If you fear you are not accomplishing enough or will get left behind as your friends' lives progress, listen to this episode. Maryellen's heart and testimony will break that fear off of you so you can be free to deeply enjoy your life, no matter where you're at! Ready to get clear & confident in walking in your purpose? BOOK YOUR FREE DISCOVERY CALL WITH KATE TODAY: https://www.katepetry.com/coaching Maryellen's Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@MaryellenCreative Maryellen's Website: https://www.maryellencreative.com.au/

Yohonna Smith is a wife, mom, encourager, and the host of Girls Talking Life podcast. She values relationships to her core, which is why I was so excited to pick her brain about how we can each have better, healthier, longer friendships. - How can you prevent comparison from entering your friendships (especially in a world of social media)? - What if you're struggling with loneliness? How can you reach out to create new friendships? - How do you end a friendship well? (Friendships break-ups - OUCH.) Want to know how to make new friends in your post-grad life? Yohonna explains how in the extended part of this episode, Post-Grad Life: How To Make Friends As An Adult - You can become a subscriber & listen to it today: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jenny-marcum/subscribe  Yohonna's Podcast, Girls Talking Life: https://girlstalkinglife.com/

Disclaimer: You may want headphones for this episode if you're around little ears. We talk about sex. Many evangelical, Christian women did not receive adequate sexual education growing up and the conversation was not encouraged. Holly Ward shares what you should know before starting your sex life with your spouse. Sex is a gift from God and was in the world before sin entered. It is God's idea, so our conversation is geared towards removing lies or shame you have felt in the past from inaccurate information you've received (of lack thereof). We answer questions like:  - what do I think about while having sex?  - how can I set healthy expectations for my first time?  - what if my partner has a history of pornography addiction? - when is the right time to read resources about sex? - which resources are helpful & which are unhelpful or even damaging? Resources: Loveology by John Mark Comer - https://www.amazon.com/Loveology-Love-Marriage-Never-Ending-Female/dp/0310337267 The Good Girl's Guide to Great Sex by Sheila Ray Gregoire - https://baremarriage.com/the-good-girls-guide-to-great-sex/ The Bare Marriage podcast - https://baremarriage.com/ Our Sponsor: Life in Order - https://www.lifeinorder.shop/

Has someone ever done something that really bothered you, but you let it slide? And then you find yourself angry about it waaaaay later? Avanlé Ribeiro developed a strategy in her college years that has helped her navigate conflict in every interpersonal relationship in her life. I need to introduce you to “Beef Fridays”. Avanlé and her college roommates kept short accounts by designating 1 day of the week to air out any grievances or offenses. Trust me, you NEED to learn this skill! Grab my FREE training here —> https://view.flodesk.com/pages/63f55469dfb67d493413dac6

Avanle Ribeiro has been set free from gender confusion and toxic feminism. She used to call herself a feminist, believing women had to prove themselves to have a seat at the table and be given fair opportunities. The Lord completely changed her perspective & she realized she had actually been agreeing with the cultural norm of devaluing women and seeing them as unequal to men. The truth is feminism is not the same as toxic feminism. And no one has to fight for their seat in the Kingdom of God. Toxic feminism feels the need to overbear, overrule, and fight to get opportunities. The American culture has capitalized on this, but the church will end up divided and ineffective if women succumb to this mindset. Galatians 3:28 says, "There is no longer Jew or Greek, there is no longer slave or free, there is no longer male and female; for all of you are one in Christ Jesus.” Jesus always championed women. We see proof of this in the New Testament with Pheobe, Junia, Priscilla, Joanna, Mary and so many others who gave their gifts, talents, finances, and lives to support Jesus's ministry. He simply loves all people, male and female. We do not need to kick down doors for ourselves. If we truly believe the Lord and the intrinsic value He has given us, we can trust Him to open the right doors for us at the right times. Resources: Jackie Hill Perry - https://jackiehillperry.com/ The Junia Project - https://juniaproject.com/ Our Sponsor: Life in Order