I Don't Even Like Women: The Truth Behind Our Female Friendships with Natalie Runion

Finding God in the Back of a Cop Car- Kyle Hebert

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2444185/fan_mail/new] The first voice in our new Stories of Redemption series belongs to a man who once called prison “heaven on earth.” Meet Kyle Hebert: 98 arrests, five felonies, a 40-year sentence—and a heart remade by grace. From a childhood house fire that left lasting scars to a sudden loss that detonated his teens, Kyle’s life spiraled into addiction, rage, and violence. The turning point arrived not with a plea deal, but with a prayer. Handcuffed in a squad car, he finally asked for a Bible. We walk with Kyle through Angola’s gates and into a land of new beginnings: installing ductwork in prison chapels, maintaining the on-site Bible college, enrolling in seminary, and learning under mentors who saw potential where the world saw a lost cause. Kyle became a father inside those fences, meeting his son through Awana’s Returning Hearts and choosing to parent through apology, Scripture, and steady love. Years of discipleship reshaped his desires—no write-ups, no shortcuts, no hustle—just the slow, steady work of the Word. When a legal change opened an unexpected path, he stepped into parole after 22 years, greeted at the gate by the son he had raised from afar. Today, Kyle serves as chaplain at the Livingston Parish Detention Center and teaches reentry and fatherhood while working in manufacturing, helping men learn to stand on their own. He speaks frankly to families about enabling, to those drowning in anger about godly sorrow, and to anyone who feels too far gone about a Savior who meets us at rock bottom. If you’re loving an addict, fighting shame, or yearning for a second chance, this conversation offers practical wisdom, biblical clarity, and living proof that transformation is real. Subscribe, share with a friend who needs hope, and leave a review to help others find these stories of redemption. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/walkthroughpodcastsupport] Support Our Mission: https://www.buzzsprout.com/walkthroughpodcastsupport

From Athlete to Disciple: Rebuilding Identity with Kaylee Harvey

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2444185/fan_mail/new] What happens when the role you loved ends overnight—and you’re left asking who you are now? We invited Kaylee Harvey to share how an 18-year athletic journey closed just two weeks after she surrendered her life to Jesus, and how that collision reshaped identity, boundaries, and purpose from the ground up. The story isn’t tidy. It’s honest, funny, and piercing, moving from bedrest and Bible pages to bold faith in everyday places. Together we walk through the difference between performing for approval and living from secure identity in Christ. Kaylee opens up about grief after losing her mom, the “colorful” prayers that God welcomed, and the relief of learning we don’t need to be perfect—just committed. We unpack practical ways to “leave people without an excuse” about who Jesus is: visible habits at home, quiet integrity at work, refusing gossip, wise limits around indulgence, and small invitations that outlast arguments. One teammate’s ask changed her eternity; now she encourages us not to say no for people, but to keep a seat open and keep asking. We also step back to the creation story—God defining good, people made in His image, and why true diversity belongs in the church beyond race into age, class, and story. Identity, justice, discipleship, and vocation connect here: ministry isn’t a title, it’s wherever you’re placed. Teachers, officers, parents, students—everyone carries influence. If your platform vanished tomorrow, who would you be? Rooted in Christ, you’re still seen, secure, and sent. Press play for a candid, hope-filled guide to rebuilding your life on the One who doesn’t shake. If this resonated, follow the show, share it with a friend, and leave a review to help more people find these conversations. Your support helps us keep the table open. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/walkthroughpodcastsupport] Support Our Mission: https://www.buzzsprout.com/walkthroughpodcastsupport

Beyond the Hustle: Finding True Freedom with Kristen Boss

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2444185/fan_mail/new] What happens when you achieve everything you thought you wanted, but still feel empty inside? In this raw and revealing conversation, Kristen Boss takes us behind the curtain of her entrepreneurial journey from hairstylist to multi-million dollar business owner—and the surprising spiritual awakening that changed everything. Kristen candidly shares how she built a thriving company teaching relationship-based marketing, only to discover she had inadvertently commoditized herself in the process. "I had become the product," she explains, "and anytime you become the thing that you sell to people, there is a part of you that's dehumanizing yourself." Despite financial freedom and external success, Kristen reached a breaking point that led to what she calls "God's great rescue mission on my identity." The most powerful moments come when Kristen describes her surrender not as beautiful or noble, but as a wrestling match with God—fighting, clawing, and negotiating before finally accepting that her identity had become dangerously enmeshed with her business. With refreshing honesty, she admits, "I had edged out my need for Him. I had become incredibly self-reliant and a slave to my own thing." Kristen's journey offers profound insights into the false promises of hustle culture and the subtle ways we can replace God with success, achievement, or financial security. Whether you're an entrepreneur feeling trapped by your own creation, someone struggling with identity outside of what you do, or simply wondering if there's more to life than constantly striving, this conversation offers a perspective-shifting reminder that true freedom is found not in what we accomplish, but in whose we are. This episode will challenge you to examine where you're seeking answers to life's fundamental questions: Am I safe? Do I matter? Do I belong? And it will inspire you to consider what might happen if you placed those questions back where they belong—in the hands of a God who never asks us to hustle for His love. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/walkthroughpodcastsupport] Support Our Mission: https://www.buzzsprout.com/walkthroughpodcastsupport

When God Shows Up: A Season Finale Reflection

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2444185/fan_mail/new] What happens when six women who've walked through valleys of grief, transition, and waiting gather to share their hearts? Pure gold. In this special season finale of the Walk Through Podcast, host Kiley brings together co-host Gianina and four previous guests—Carmen, Carrie, Maggie, and Anna—for a raw, unfiltered conversation about life's unexpected turns and God's unwavering faithfulness through it all. Carmen shares her journey ten months after losing her husband in a car accident, revealing how God has created beauty from ashes through her daughters' resilience and new opportunities to support other widows. Her story of finding peace amidst unimaginable loss demonstrates how God prepares us for trials before they even arrive. Carrie vulnerably discusses walking away from her network marketing business of 12 years—a decision that tested her faith and revealed the true cost of obedience. Her powerful testimony reminds us that sometimes the most faithful act is simply letting go of what we love most when God asks. The conversation takes a joyful turn when Maggie announces her recent engagement! After years as a single mom, God brought someone into her life who exceeds every prayer request—including details she never thought to ask for, like his profession as an occupational therapist who can help her special-needs son. Anna reveals how she's reviving her fitness studio following her mother's death, transforming what once represented failure into ministry. Her story beautifully illustrates how God gives strength we didn't know we needed and repurposes our pain. The women dive deep into forgiveness, sharing wisdom about releasing burdens that were never ours to carry and trusting God's sovereignty even when we don't understand His timing. This episode isn't just a recap—it's a powerful reminder that our stories matter, our vulnerability connects us, and God works through every valley, every breakthrough, and every middle moment for His glory. Join us for this moving conclusion to a season of walking through life together. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/walkthroughpodcastsupport] Support Our Mission: https://www.buzzsprout.com/walkthroughpodcastsupport

I Don't Even Like Women: The Truth Behind Our Female Friendships with Natalie Runion

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2444185/fan_mail/new] Ever wondered why church hurt cuts deeper than almost any other kind of pain? Natalie Runion doesn't just understand this phenomenon—she's lived it, studied it, and found a way through it without abandoning her faith or the church she loves. Growing up as a pastor's kid in Cincinnati's charismatic circles, Natalie witnessed firsthand how devastating church hurt can be when her parents experienced it during her senior year. This pivotal moment steered her away from seminary and into public university, where she eventually found her own ministry path through Campus Crusade for Christ and worship leading. Now, as the voice behind "Raised to Stay," she speaks with disarming honesty about the tension between loving an imperfect church and experiencing wounds from the very community meant to offer healing. What makes this conversation truly exceptional is Natalie's nuanced take on different types of church pain. She draws a critical distinction between abuse (something that happens to us against our will, often from positions of power) and offense (something we choose to pick up and carry). This framework offers listeners a fresh way to process their own church experiences and discern appropriate responses. Her insights on helping teenagers navigate church hurt—acknowledging the reality without villainizing the entire global church—provide practical wisdom for parents wrestling with how to guide the next generation. The heart of our discussion explores Natalie's upcoming book "I Don't Even Like Women," unpacking the surprising phenomenon of women in church leadership who struggle with female friendships. She dives into the competitive dynamics, tribalism, and "savior complex" that often plague women's ministry, offering generous and grace-filled strategies for building authentic sisterhood even amid these challenges. Her perspective that "generosity is the grand antidote to competition" provides a powerful alternative to the defensiveness that often characterizes female relationships in ministry settings. Whether you're wrestling with church disappointment, struggling to build meaningful female friendships, or simply trying to understand why staying faithful sometimes feels so difficult, Natalie's story offers both comfort and challenge. Follow her at @raisedtostay on Instagram and watch for her new book releasing this September—it promises to open conversations we've all wanted to have but haven't known how to start. Pre-order Natalie's Book here: https://a.co/d/0qMEoQi Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/walkthroughpodcastsupport] Support Our Mission: https://www.buzzsprout.com/walkthroughpodcastsupport