Let's Have a Heart to Heart

God Told Me Not to Marry Him | Navigating Divorce & Healing with Lesa Rayford

In today’s episode of Let’s Have a Heart to Heart, I sit down with transformational strategist Lesa Rayford for an honest conversation about navigating divorce, healing, discernment, and rebuilding your life after heartbreak. Lisa vulnerably shares her story of hearing God tell her not to marry her husband before their engagement, wrestling with doubt, navigating 13 years of marriage, and ultimately walking through divorce and healing. Together, we talk about learning to discern God’s voice, overcoming shame and people pleasing, transactional faith, childhood wounds, trusting God after disappointment, and rediscovering your identity in Christ. This conversation is honest, raw, emotional, and full of wisdom for anyone struggling to trust what God is saying, healing after divorce, or rebuilding after life doesn’t go as planned. Grab your favorite drink, take a deep breath, and let’s have a heart to heart.

Wrestling with Disappointment as a Single Mom

Join our email community: https://nitadanielle.myflodesk.com/heart2heartcommunity [https://bio.site/letshaveaheart2heart] In this episode: * Nita shares the emotional experience that triggered feelings of shame around single motherhood * A story from her daughter’s basketball camp * The spiral of disappointment and self-criticism that followed * How God corrected her perspective about motherhood * Why children are a gift from the Lord * Learning to see your children through the lens of Christ * Parenting as stewardship, not burden * The importance of partnering with God while raising children * Decentering yourself in motherhood and seeing your child as their own individual Heart Checks: 1. How do you truly view your children? 2. Do you see motherhood as a burden or a blessing? 3. Have you invited God into the way you parent His children? Scriptures Mentioned/Referenced: * Psalm 127:3 * John 15 (“I am the vine, you are the branches…”)

Dating with Discernment (Part 2): Boundaries, Standards & Self-Control with Relationship Coach Sefana Samples

In Part 2 of this conversation, Nita Danielle and relationship coach Se'Fana Samples move into the practical side of dating with discernment. From boundaries and attraction to abstinence and accountability, this episode unpacks what it actually looks like to honor God while actively engaging in dating. They discuss how personal convictions shape boundaries, why alignment matters, and how to navigate relationships with honesty and self-awareness. This conversation also challenges cultural narratives around dating, rejection, and emotional responsibility—offering a more grounded, faith-centered approach. If you’ve ever asked, “What does this actually look like in real life?”—this episode answers it. 💌 Join the email community: https://nitadanielle.myflodesk.com/heart2heartcommunity [https://bio.site/letshaveaheart2heart] 📲 Follow Se'Fana: www.sefanasamples.com and subscribe to "The Successfully Single" podcast

How to Have Discernment in Dating with Sefana Samples

In this episode of Let’s Have a Heart to Heart, Nita Danielle sits down with relationship coach and author Safana Samples for an honest and eye-opening conversation about dating, discernment, and singleness as a believer. Together, they unpack what many of us were—and weren’t—taught about dating in church, from purity culture to transactional faith and the pressure to “earn” marriage. Safana introduces the concept of being successfully single, explaining how singleness is not a problem to solve but a season to steward. This episode dives into how to develop discernment as a skill, how to date with intention, and how to reconcile the desire for marriage while still being content in your current season. If you’ve ever felt confused, frustrated, or unprepared when it comes to dating as a Christian, this conversation will challenge your mindset and give you practical wisdom to move forward.

Why Adult Friendships Feel So Hard (And How to Build Real Community) with Tiffaney Carr

In this episode of Let’s Have a Heart to Heart, Nita Danielle is joined by her close friend Tiffany Carr for a heartfelt conversation about navigating friendships in adulthood. Together, they explore the challenges many face when building community later in life—from past wounds and unmet expectations to the vulnerability required to form meaningful connections. Through personal stories and faith-based insight, they discuss the importance of communication, grace, and allowing God to guide relationships. This episode highlights: * The realities of making friends as an adult * The difference between community and friendship * Healing from friendship breakups * Letting go of unrealistic expectations * The role of faith in cultivating healthy relationships Whether you’re longing for deeper connections or learning to trust again after hurt, this conversation offers encouragement and practical wisdom for your journey. Join our email community: https://nitadanielle.myflodesk.com/heart2heartcommunity [https://bio.site/letshaveaheart2heart]