Fed by the Fruit

True Repentance: How a Change of Mind Leads to a Change of Action

In this episode of Fed by the Fruit, host KB dives deep into one of the most misunderstood concepts in the Christian faith, repentance. Drawing on biblical truth from the Old and New Testaments, KB unpacks what repentance truly means (hint: it's more than just feeling bad about your sins), exploring how a genuine change of mind leads to a radical change of action. From Peter's sermon at Pentecost to the transformative story of Zacchaeus, KB walks listeners through the four key elements of true biblical repentance and its inseparable connection to salvation, faith, and God's grace which is challenging each of us to examine where unrepentant sin may still have a hold in our own lives. Reach out to KB on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/kristinleeballard/] and share your thoughts.

A Man After God's Own Heart: What the Life of David Teaches Us

In this episode of Fed by the Fruit, host KB — a Spirit-filled, certified life and nutrition coach — takes a deep dive into one of the Bible's most compelling figures: King David. From his unlikely anointing as a young shepherd boy to his legendary defeat of Goliath, his deep friendship with Jonathan, his catastrophic sin with Bathsheba, and his raw, honest worship through the Psalms, KB unpacks what it truly means to be a person after God's own heart. This episode is a powerful reminder that God doesn't choose the perfect — He chooses the willing, and His grace covers even our greatest failures. This episode serves as both an informative guide to embrace a healthier, more balanced lifestyle, encouraging listeners to embark on their journeys with renewed vigor and compassion. Connect with KB on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/kristinleeballard/] and share your thoughts.

Do Better: How One Young Widow Is Turning Devastating Loss Into a Legacy of Hope

In this powerful testimony episode, KB sits down with Cassidy Meyers — a young widow, toddler mom, and advocate who lost her husband Jared unexpectedly to an undiagnosed heart condition in March 2024, just ten months after the birth of their son Griffin. Cassidy opens up about navigating sudden loss at 28, rediscovering her identity, and how grief led her back to faith. She shares how she founded the Jared Myers Legacy Foundation — raising over $14,000 in its first year — and the Young Widows Group, a rapidly growing support community for women experiencing the unimaginable. From keeping Jared's memory alive through bedtime songs and meaningful traditions, to finding the courage to embrace a "chapter two," Cassidy's story is a stunning reminder that God's plans are bigger than our pain, rooted in her beloved verse, Jeremiah 29:11. This episode serves as both an informative guide to embrace a healthier, more balanced lifestyle, encouraging listeners to embark on their journeys with renewed vigor and compassion. Connect with Cassidy either on her personal accounts on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/cassidy_meyers_] or TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@cassmeyers11] or reach directly to the Young Widows Group on either Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/youngwidowsgroup] or TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@youngwidowsgroup]. Also say hi to KB on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/kristinleeballard/] and share your thoughts.

Catch Up with KB: Speaking Events, A New Baby, and a Faith-Driven Business Venture

In this "Catch Up with KB" episode of Fed by the Fruit, host KB gets real about what life has looked like lately iincluding her reading list, to sharing some exciting news she hasn't been able to talk about until now. KB opens up about her upcoming speaking opportunity at The Legacy of Her luncheon in Manassas, Virginia on September 24th, celebrates the approaching arrival of a precious new grandchild, and reveals a new faith-driven business venture centered on foundational health supplements and a mission to feed starving children through Nutrition Rescue and Convoy of Hope. If you're looking for honest, encouraging conversation rooted in faith and real life, this episode is for you. This episode serves as both an informative guide to embrace a healthier, more balanced lifestyle, encouraging listeners to embark on their journeys with renewed vigor and compassion. Reach out to KB on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/kristinleeballard/] and share your thoughts.

At Home in Your Body: How the Gospel Heals Body Image & Quiets the Noise with Ashley Nicole Hoover

What if the way you think about your body isn’t just “physical,” but deeply spiritual too? In this episode of Fed by the Fruit, KB sits down with author Ashley Nicole Hoover (At Home in Your Body) for a gospel-centered conversation about body image, diet culture, and the constant “noise” women face from marketing and social media. They talk about why Christian women can know the truth yet still feel at war with their bodies, how to tell the difference between stewarding your body and striving to control it, and what biblical self-control looks like without slipping into obsession. You’ll also hear KB’s powerful testimony of how an unexpected health crisis exposed fitness as an idol—and how surrender brought real peace. Connect with Ashley on Substack [https://ashleynicolehoover.substack.com/] and Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/ashleynicole_hoover/], and come hang out with KB on Instagram @fedbythefruit [https://www.instagram.com/fedbythefruit/].