Are You Putting Off the Conversation That Matters Most?

Are You Putting Off the Conversation That Matters Most?

Let's talk about one of the most meaningful conversations you may ever have… the one that points someone to Jesus. In this episode, Evan shares the deeply personal story of his grandfather's unexpected second chance after flatlining, the urgency he felt to share the gospel, and the powerful reminder that we never know how much time we have. Whether you've hesitated to talk about your faith or wondered if God could use an ordinary conversation for an eternal purpose, this episode will encourage you. You'll discover why living missionally isn't about having all the right words… it's about loving people enough to speak with courage, trusting God with the results, and recognizing that today's conversation could have eternal significance. Resources * Discover Your Story Workshop [https://www.ignitelifelv.com/discover-your-story] * Club Christ [www.clubchrist.org] * I Once Was Lost [⁠https://a.co/d/0h3Mat9f⁠]by Don Everts and Doug Schaupp * How to Talk about Jesus (Without Being That Guy): Personal Evangelism in a Skeptical World [https://a.co/d/06kuY3uX⁠ ] by Sam Chan Connect with Vanessa Hartsell * Follow Pull Up a Chair's Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/pullupachairvh⁠] * Book Vanessa to speak [⁠http://ignitelifelv.com/speaker-request⁠] 👍 If this encouraged you, share it with someone who needs it.

God’s Better Plan for Money

Let’s talk about what it really means to be a faithful steward. Stewardship is about so much more than budgets, debt, or financial freedom. It’s about trusting God with everything He has entrusted to us and allowing Him to shape our hearts in the process. In this conversation, Rick and Stephanie Kinney share how God transformed not only their finances, but also their marriage, parenting, priorities, and view of His provision. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by debt, struggled to say no, or wondered how to honor God with your resources, this episode offers both practical wisdom and genuine hope.  Resources * Financial Peace University [https://www.ramseysolutions.com/money/financial-peace/class] Connect with Vanessa Hartsell * Follow Pull Up a Chair’s Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/pullupachairvh] * Book Vanessa to speak [http://ignitelifelv.com/speaker-request] * Learn more about Ignite Life [ www.ignitelifelv.com ] 👍 If this encouraged you, share it with someone who needs it.

Loving People in Hard Places

Let's talk about what it really means to show up for people when life gets messy. In this deeply honest conversation, Vanessa sits down with Carly Souza - founder of Fostering Hope in Las Vegas, wife, and mom of nine - to explore what it looks like to love people well in the hardest seasons of their lives. Carly shares her family's journey into foster care, starting just months after getting married, and how God has shaped her heart through decades of walking alongside children and families in crisis. Together, they discuss the difference between serving from obligation versus serving from genuine love, why curiosity might be one of our most underused spiritual gifts, and how small, practical acts of kindness can carry more weight than any grand gesture. You'll walk away encouraged, equipped, and challenged to lean in rather than pull back when suffering shows up at your door. Resources  * The HUB Las Vegas [https://thehublv.com/] * https://thehublv.com/ Connect with Vanessa Hartsell * Follow Pull Up a Chair's Instagram * https://www.instagram.com/pullupachairvh [https://www.instagram.com/pullupachairvh] * Book Vanessa to speak * http://ignitelifelv.com/speaker-request [http://ignitelifelv.com/speaker-request]  👍 If this encouraged you, share it with someone who needs it.

What God Taught Me on Sabbatical

Let's talk about the real reason so many of us stay stuck: fear, lies, and a version of ourselves that’s trying way too hard. In this episode, Vanessa shares what her five-week sabbatical uncovered about rest, identity, and what it actually looks like to stop striving and start abiding in Jesus. If you’ve ever felt burned out, off-track, or like you’re running on momentum instead of peace, this conversation is going to hit home.

Finding Freedom from Pride & Praise

Let’s talk about pride, praise, and finding freedom in Christ. My big sister Melissa Jackson pulls up a chair to share how God used her own struggles with pride, approval, and identity to draw her into deeper freedom. Together, we explore the subtle ways pride can shape our hearts, how praise and recognition can become dangerous if we’re not careful, and what it looks like to live from God’s love rather than striving for it. Resources  * What a Beautiful Mess: Finding Freedom from Pride and Praise [https://a.co/d/03Pwhy8q] Connect with Vanessa Hartsell * Follow Pull Up a Chair's Instagram [ * https://www.instagram.com/pullupachairvh] * Book Vanessa to speak [⁠http://ignitelifelv.com/speaker-request⁠ ] 👍 If this encouraged you, share it with someone who needs it.