Hearts for the Kingdom

Ep 117 - From Gutters to Glory with Pastors Jake and Sierra Bradway

We are so thrilled to welcome our friends, Pastors Jake and Sierra Bradway from World Harvest Church, to discuss their incredible new book, From Gutters to Glory. In this powerful conversation, they pull back the curtain on their journey from living in a toxic, broken relationship to being ordained as pastors over marriage and family ministries. They share the beautiful, unfolding God-story of how a single YouTube video changed everything and opened doors they never could have imagined. We dive deep into the power of vulnerability in Christian living and how sharing our messiest testimonies can shift the spiritual atmosphere for others. As we look at how God aligned every single step of their path, we hope you are encouraged to embrace spiritual growth in your own life. We invite you to grab a copy of their book, reflect on how God can redeem your own past, and share this episode with someone who needs a reminder of His goodness today.

Ep 116 - Find Your People: How to Build Life-Giving Christian Community

We are so excited to dive into a conversation all about the raw beauty, messiness, and absolute necessity of biblical wisdom in our friendships. Sharing from our own hearts and lives, we explore the different roles healthy friends play—from the encourager to the challenger who sharpens us like iron. We also look at how past trauma can make us text-message avoidant or pull back into lonely isolation when we truly need to connect. Whether you are enjoying a sweet season of thriving community or nursing old friendship hurts, this conversation is an invitation to heal. We dive into the life-changing power of trading people-pleasing for holy vulnerability, discovering the ultimate freedom that comes from being truly known. We invite you to pray with us, reflect on the circle of friends you have today, and ask God to build the rich, supportive village your soul is longing for.

Ep 115 - Why My Stroke was My Best Day with Pablo and Kandi Marticorena

We are so incredibly blessed to sit down with our dear friends Kandi and Pablo Marticorena, founders of Say Yes Missions, as they share their awe-inspiring faith testimony. In this moving conversation, they pull back the curtain on their unconventional online romance from 1997, decades of navigating family life, and the jaw-dropping financial miracles God orchestrated to provide them with a completely paid-off home years before they would ever need it. Through the terrifying trial of Pablo suffering multiple thalamic strokes, we explore how a devastating health crisis became the ultimate catalyst for spiritual growth, shattering a lukewarm lifestyle to reveal true kingdom freedom. Pablo shares profound biblical wisdom on trading minor sins for radical surrender, leaving us with a beautiful picture of what happens when we stop pursuing worldly comfort and simply say yes to following Jesus by serving the least of these. Say Yes Missions & Ministry > https://www.facebook.com/sayyesmissions24/ [https://www.facebook.com/sayyesmissions24/]

Ep 114 - Believing the Best: Do You Struggle to Trust? with Kara Keller

We sit down with Kara Keller to explore the challenging yet transformative practice of believing the best in others. In a skeptical world, it is incredibly easy to default into a "detective mode" of suspicion and rely on false assumptions. From funny miscommunications over text emojis to navigating real relationship conflicts, we discuss how open communication and intentional vulnerability can safeguard our hearts and protect Christian living. Diving into biblical wisdom, we share powerful insights from neurosurgeon Dr. Lee Warren on how scripture structurally alters our brains. By anchoring our spiritual growth in Philippians 4 and Romans 12:2, we learn to break anxious thought patterns and see others through God's eyes. We invite you to pray with us today, lay down judgment, and let the Holy Spirit renew your mind with pure, lovely truth.

Ep 113 - Beyond the Plastic: Preparing Your Heart and Body for New Life

We explore how Christian living intersects with the modern world as we continue our discussion on environmental toxins, specifically through the lens of conception and motherhood. We’re tackling how hidden chemicals like BPA impact fertility and why preparing the body—and the heart—is a vital part of spiritual growth. From understanding nutrient-rich supplements to practical detox methods, we share how intentional changes reflect biblical wisdom in our stewardship. We dive deep into the spirit of pre-conception, discussing essential nutrients like Vitamin D and Choline while offering gentle encouragement for those walking through the wait of infertility. Our goal is to provide practical faith and mutual encouragement as you prepare for the beautiful, life-changing responsibilities of parenting. We invite you to reflect on these truths, pray over your health, and share this episode with a friend.