Kingdom Friends

Ep 19 Hard Fought Hallelujah: Jennifer's Testimony

What happens when faith meets one of life's hardest battles? In this powerful episode of Kingdom Friends, Tim and Crystal sit down with their dear friend Jennifer to hear the incredible story of her nearly two-year journey through cancer treatment, fear, uncertainty, and ultimately victory. After months of waiting for answers, countless medical appointments, chemotherapy, radiation treatments, and moments when the future seemed uncertain, Jennifer refused to give up. Through prayer, family support, and an unwavering trust in God, she continued to fight one day at a time. Along the way, she discovered that God was doing more than healing her body—He was strengthening her faith, deepening her marriage, drawing her family closer together, and preparing her to encourage others facing similar battles. Now, after hearing the words "No Evidence of Disease" and ringing the bell, Jennifer shares the lessons she learned about perseverance, hope, purpose, and God's faithfulness. If you or someone you love is walking through a difficult season, this conversation is a reminder that God is still present, still working, and still writing stories of redemption. As Jennifer often says: "You are enough. You have purpose. And you have something to offer this world."

Ep. 18 The World Said Divorce. Jesus Said Redemption. Dave & Leah's Testimony

Two broken people entered a marriage. Then they spent years breaking each other even further. What followed was dysfunction, unmet expectations, infidelity, resentment, and pain that seemed impossible to overcome. The world said divorce. Jesus said redemption. In this powerful testimony, Dave and Leah share how Christ met them in the middle of their brokenness, transformed their hearts, restored trust, and rebuilt a marriage that once seemed beyond repair. Their story is proof that no person is too broken, no marriage is too damaged, and no situation is beyond the redeeming power of God. From the shattered pieces, God created a beautiful mosaic of grace. Content Warning: This episode contains discussions of infidelity, pornography, depression, family dysfunction, and marital brokenness. Kingdom Friends Podcast: Real Conversations. Real Truth. Kingdom Impact.

Ep 17 Paul's Testimony "I Was a Prisoner Long Before I Went to Prison."

Content Warning: This episode contains discussions of addiction, suicide attempts, domestic violence, trauma, incarceration, and a police shooting. Listener discretion is advised. While difficult topics are discussed, this episode is ultimately a story of hope, recovery, and redemption through Jesus Christ. In this powerful episode of Kingdom Friends, Paul shares his incredible testimony of overcoming childhood trauma, a traumatic brain injury, addiction, incarceration, and years of self-destructive choices. For decades, Paul found himself trapped in a cycle of drugs, alcohol, hopelessness, and isolation. Long before he ever entered a jail cell, he was already living in a prison of addiction and despair. After a life-altering encounter that nearly cost him everything, Paul finally surrendered his life to Jesus Christ and began the journey of healing, recovery, and transformation. Through faith, biblical community, Celebrate Recovery, and the grace of God, Paul discovered what true freedom looks like. If you've ever felt trapped by addiction, weighed down by shame, or convinced that your past defines your future, this testimony is a reminder that no one is beyond the reach of God's love and redemption. You don't have to do it alone. Kingdom Friends: Real Conversations. Real Truth. Kingdom Impact.

Ep. 16 The Silent Struggle: Men and Mental Health

This week on Kingdom Friends, we tackle a conversation many men silently live with but rarely talk about openly: emotional exhaustion, isolation, and mental health. Too many men are taught how to survive, provide, and perform—but never how to process grief, fear, loneliness, rejection, or burnout. Behind phrases like “I’m good” and “I’m fine,” many men are quietly carrying overwhelming emotional weight. In this honest and hope-filled conversation, we explore: • Emotional suppression and “man up” culture • Male loneliness and silent suffering• Burnout, anger, addiction, and isolation • Why many men avoid vulnerability or counseling • What healthy masculinity actually looks like • The role discipleship and community play in emotional health Most importantly, we look at the life of Jesus, who never modeled emotional suppression but emotional surrender to the Father. This episode is for the man carrying more than anyone knows… and for the people who love him. Real Conversations. Real Truth. Kingdom Impact.

Ep. 15 “Jesus and Therapy” | Faith, Mental Health & Healing with Tabitha Yates

This week on Kingdom Friends, we sit down with mental health advocate and author Tabitha Yates, author of Jesus and Therapy: Bridging the Gap Between Faith and Mental Health. In this powerful and honest conversation, Tabitha shares her personal journey through anxiety, depression, church hurt, and healing—and why the church can no longer afford to stay silent about mental health. Together we explore: • The tension between faith and therapy• Misconceptions surrounding mental illness in the church• Trauma, healing, and healthy boundaries• Why “just pray harder” is often not enough• How Jesus meets us in our deepest pain. This episode is real, raw, hopeful, and deeply needed.If you or someone you love has struggled silently with mental health challenges, this conversation is for you.