Natalie Layne (Losing Her Voice and Finding True Joy)

Natalie Layne (Losing Her Voice and Finding True Joy)

Natalie Layne joins Hannah for this witty, fun, conversation about trusting God and finding joy. Natalie shares what happened when her joy got tested in real time: health problems, a scary season of losing her voice, hospital visits, months of vocal rehab and the new album that came out of that. We also dig into growing up around iconic worship leaders in Colorado, learning how to produce on GarageBand, and what it’s like being on the road, the schedule chaos of touring, and the leap into her first headline tour. Make sure to download this episode and leave a comment and rating if you enjoyed it!  Follow Natalie Layne: https://www.instagram.com/natalielaynemusic/ Follow Hannah Kerr:  https://www.instagram.com/inthemiddleofit.pod/ https://www.instagram.com/hannahkerr/ Sponsored by Trendy Bear [https://www.trendybear.com/] Shop the Trendy Bear collection and use promo code INTHEMIDDLE20 to save 20% on your purchase. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

Middle Mini (Highs, Lows, and a Herd of Buffalo in 2026)

Hannah’s husband Jason joins the pod for this fun mini episode where we do a mid 2026 check in! We play the classic icebreaker “High Low Buffalo” and talk parenting milestones, unexpected grief and anxiety, and the tiny rituals that keep us steady, including but not limited to: night cereal.  Follow Hannah Kerr:  https://www.instagram.com/inthemiddleofit.pod/ https://www.instagram.com/hannahkerr/

Tim Timmons (Spiritual Burnout, Friendship with Jesus, & I Can Only Imagine 2)

Tim Timmons was diagnosed with incurable stage 4 cancer more than two decades ago and was told he had five years to live, yet he’s still waking up, still parenting, still writing songs, and still learning how to hold grief and gratitude in the same hand. He talks about the new movie “I Can Only Imagine 2” which is based on his story, and shares about his new book Waking Up Again. From the simple X he writes on his wrist each morning to the reminder that we get good at what we practice, whether that’s worry or trust, we dig into what it looks like to follow Jesus in the 10,000 minutes between Sunday gatherings.  If you’re carrying spiritual burnout, chronic illness, anxiety, or just the exhaustion of trying to do faith “right,” this conversation offers a refreshing perspective. Follow Tim Timmons: https://www.instagram.com/timmonsmusic/ Follow Hannah Kerr:  https://www.instagram.com/inthemiddleofit.pod/ https://www.instagram.com/hannahkerr/ Sponsored by Trendy Bear [https://www.trendybear.com/] Shop the Trendy Bear collection and use promo code INTHEMIDDLE20 to save 20% on your purchase. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

Middle Mini (Postpartum, Comparison, and Gratitude)

For today’s episode, I’m sitting down solo to share what I’m truly in the middle of right now, from postpartum changes to finding a rhythm with working and motherhood. I talk honestly about body image, sleep, comparison, and the gratitude that helps me stay grounded with God in a busy season. Let me know if there’s any topics you’d want to hear about for future Middle Mini episodes! And tune in next week for a new episode with a special guest! Follow Hannah Kerr on:  https://www.instagram.com/inthemiddleofit.pod/ https://www.instagram.com/hannahkerr/

Karen Kingsbury (Novels on the Big Screen and Dreaming New Dreams)

If you have ever wondered whether it is “too late” to start something new, Karen Kingsbury has a bold answer: if you are still breathing, God may still have your greatest work ahead. Hannah welcomes the #1 New York Times bestselling author behind more than 70 inspirational novels for a conversation that feels like sitting on the couch with a wise friend who is still dreaming, still building, and still learning. We talk about faith-based storytelling that deals with real life, from grief and loss to the messy questions believers still carry. Karen shares what it has been like to watch stories that lived in her imagination become movies and TV, and how Karen Kingsbury Productions is helping bring more hopeful, high-quality Christian entertainment to the screen. Karen also opens up about a GLP-1 journey that she describes as freeing her from constant “food noise,” reshaping her relationship with self-control, and giving her more mental space for prayer and purpose. Make sure to download this episode and subscribe to the show! Follow Karen Kingsbury: https://www.instagram.com/karenkingsbury/ Follow Hannah Kerr: https://www.instagram.com/inthemiddleofit.pod/ https://www.instagram.com/hannahkerr/ Sponsored by Trendy Bear [https://www.trendybear.com/] Shop the Trendy Bear collection and use promo code INTHEMIDDLE20 to save 20% on your purchase. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.