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Sept. 27, 2024

S5E20: Head To Heart Finale

Today is the VERY. LAST. EPISODE. 5 years & 5 seasons later, it has been an honor. Resources: Has Head to Heart had an impact on you? Tell me about it here: https://forms.gle/Aqc3VgkhJih46YWy7 Next Steps Workshop & Post Grad Road Map Online Course: https://jenny-s-site-56d8.thinkific.com/courses/post-grad-road-map Leave a Review: https://www.podpage.com/head-to-heart/reviews/new/ Want my FREE training to learn to minister to someone who is same-sex attracted? https://view.flodesk.com/pages...
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Sept. 20, 2024

S5E19: How To Reconstruct Your Faith Instead of Deconstructing Into Oblivion

Look out, world: Victoria Hedger is making her 3rd debut on the podcast! From ages 18 - 20, Victoria was very disoriented in her faith. Doubt and questions turned into confusion, bitterness, offense, and a hardened heart. God was faithful to bring her through that dark time, but He did not stop there. He redeems and heals everything we bring to Him in surrender. In this episode, we discuss: - Is using the term "deconstruction" more harmful than it is helpful? - How can you doubt in a way tha...
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Sept. 13, 2024

S5E18: This One Thing Changed My Entire Prayer Life

Prayer Walking Spiritual Warfare Resources: Want my FREE Burnout Prevention Training? Here it is: https://beautiful-cake-88037.myflodesk.com/fene7ejbus Autumn 2024 playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2zrAxY3WX5H3SAPn1X05yb?si=402031c44abd4b7a Autumn Worship 2024 playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4yaM18p2Pjlti4akBtsOIk?si=d0c3bcd53a284ff5 Leave a Review: https://www.podpage.com/head-to-heart/reviews/new/ Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/headtoheart_podcast/ ...
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Aug. 30, 2024

S5E17: How To Stop Being a Bandwagoner & Start Being an Actual Advocate

HOST TAKEOVER EPISODE Mackenzie Ryder is your host on this week's episode! Human trafficking can sound broad, vague, and far away. Mackenzie not only corrects this view, but also gives simple action steps to stop merely claiming you're an advocate or a "voice for the voiceless" & start taking an approach that has dignity, credibility and won't leave you feeling overwhelmed or helpless at the thought of serving with an anti-trafficking organization. Don't just SAY you're an advocate - BE ONE. ...
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Aug. 23, 2024

S5E16: Is It a Sin To Not Have Kids?

In this solo episode, I share the story of how God convicted me of the sin I had chosen to live in for 2 years. Romans 14:23 says, "Whatever is not done in faith is sin." There are SO MANY reasons you could choose to not become a parent, but some of the most popular are "We can't afford it." "Why would I bring a child into this evil, broken world?" "I won't have any time for myself or my marriage." "What if ____(fill in the blank)_____?" My goal with this episode is not to convince you to...
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Aug. 16, 2024

S5E14: How To Heal From Family Trauma

Ellie Monjoseph is a nurse, trauma-sensitive somatic practitioner & life coach who deeply encourages people that they absolutely CAN heal. In fact, God designed your mind and body to be able to heal. No matter what your family of origin was like, you are not doomed to repeat the same mistakes that were made in your childhood. We talk about: - What does it look like to honor your parents as the Bible commands us to...even when your parents made unhealthy choices for themselves and for you? - H...
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June 21, 2024

S5E14: Is The Husband Really The "Head of the Home"?

Do you ever think you’re too assertive, strong-willed, or outspoken to be a “submissive wife”? Danielle Hanlon interviewed me about being set free from the belief that the husband is automatically the head of the home or spiritual leader of the household. Resources: Free Next Steps Workshop & Post Grad Road Map Online Course: https://jenny-s-site-56d8.thinkific.com/courses/post-grad-road-map Your Two Best Friends Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourtwobestfriendspodcast/ Your Two B...
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June 14, 2024

S5E13: Why My Growth Is Not God’s Top Priority

TODAY IS THE LAST DAY MY NEW ONLINE COURSE, THE POST GRAD ROAD MAP: FIND YOUR NEXT RIGHT STEP, WILL BE ON PRE-SALE FOR $29! Get it while it's only $29: https://jenny-s-site-56d8.thinkific.com/courses/post-grad-road-map I had the honor of being a guest on Your Two Best Friends Podcast to share about how the Lord set me free from asceticism. I deeply believed the lie: "If it feels easy, it can't be what God is calling me to do." I used to ignore what I actually wanted in life because I did not th...
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June 7, 2024

S5E12: How To Forgive The Unforgettable

https://jenny-s-site-56d8.thinkific.com/courses/post-grad-road-map Online course & Free WorkshopChristine Ramirez was the #1 most popular guest I had on the show in 2023, so I had to force…I mean *ahem* …request her presence again on another episode for 2024.
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May 24, 2024

S5E11: Why You've Never Heard a Conversation About Consent at Church

Trigger Warning: Since I am talking about consent, I also have to address a lack of consent. I mention assault and rape in this episode. In this solo episode, I talk about - Why is consent talked about the least within the church? - Lies Christian couples are susceptible to believe - The one Scripture that is weaponized against women & how to read it correctly in context - How to talk about consent in your romantic relationship - What to do if your partner doesn't take "no" well United St...
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May 10, 2024

S5E10: How To Be a Winsome Witness To The LGBT+ Community

Pieter Valk is a writer, speaker and counselor and founder and executive director of Equip, which trains churches and leaders to make church a place where LGBT+ people can thrive while living out a traditional sexual ethic. We talk about - What is the most common roadblock to being a winsome witness you’ve seen & how can we overcome that? - How do you share Jesus with those who identify as "not straight"? - Is there a point where you should just stop bringing it up after you’ve had that conv...
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April 26, 2024

S5E9: Can I Be An Anxious Christian? Mental Health Meets the Gospel

Ruth Hodge is a psychotherapist counselor and coach who walks people through mental health struggles and deeper into their identity as beloved children of God. She causes a complete paradigm shift in the mindset people usually take when it comes to anxiety. We talk about: - Is being anxious a sin? - Is there any type of fear that is good and useful? - How to live in your God-given identity and not identify with anxiety as the reality you're stuck in - How to release anxious energy from your body...
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April 12, 2024

S5E8: What To Do When God Changes The Plans On You

What if you thought you were doing what God has called you to do...but then you start having doubts and differing feelings? Your calling is actually more about WHO you are rather than WHAT you do. It is less tied to a circumstance, job or location. Resources: Jess Ray Love Does by Bob Goff Morgan Harper Nichols' Instagram - Spring 2024 playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1TQscbm4ZyrTwUeLjbADqU Spring Worship 2024 playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/38eXry3aYapOISfhFotV8g Leave ...
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March 29, 2024

S5E7: How To Share Your Faith Without Being Weird About It

Micah Brenner is an executive coach & an illustrator. So you could say it’s not “vocational ministry”…but who cares? Micah is thoughtful, intentional & tactful in how he shares the Gospel with people no matter what his day job looks like. And he makes it simple & replicable for others to do that too. In this episode, we talk about: - how to stop overthinking sharing the Gospel with people in your life - how to avoid the ol' bait and switch - how to change your language so that it is truthful...
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March 15, 2024

S5E6: How To Navigate a New Relationship Like a Pro + Listener Q&A

Danielle Hanlon was brought back on the show for a 2nd time because we weren't going to just leave you hanging! Our 1st episode was all about how to START dating. Now, we're talking about: - When do I share with my boyfriend about my struggles with porn and masturbation? - When do I share about my past sexual sin? - When do I bring up the mental illness I struggle with? - Around what time frame is it normal to say "I love you"? - How fast is too fast? Is there such a thing as "too fast"? -...
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March 1, 2024

S5E5: Is Self-Love Biblical? Positive Affirmations vs. True Confidence

MacKenzie Ryder has been set free from self-hatred. As she was discipled throughout high school, she knew in her head that God loved her, but the thoughts she would daily think about herself did not match up with His Truth and His feelings for her. In the process of getting to know God on a deeper level, she realized how badly her thoughts needed to change. We talk about: - What is the difference between self-hatred and self-discipline? - Is self-love Biblical? - What is the difference betwe...
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Feb. 16, 2024

S5E4: Are My Desires Good, Godly, or Selfish? How To Discern Which Desires To Pursue

Is one of your 2024 goals to SLOW DOWN? Get 10% off Maryellen’s new book, Slowliloquies, with the code HEADTOHEART10 here: https://www.maryellenhacko.com.au/slowliloquies How do you know if a goal/dream is from God or from yourself? If it is "from yourself", does that mean it's inherently bad? Maryellen Hacko joined me for a 2nd time on the podcast - she is a BRAVE soul because we tackled such a complicated & layered topic! So many of us overthink our dreams to death because we're so afraid it...
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Feb. 2, 2024

S5E3: What Do I Do With My Sex Drive As a Single?

Is one of your 2024 goals to SLOW DOWN? Get 10% off Maryellen’s New Book, Slowliloquies, with the code HEADTOHEART10 here: https://www.maryellenhacko.com.au/slowliloquies I need to tell you something. This episode is an absolute dream come true for me! There are currently very few Biblical resources about sexuality that are targeted towards singles. This issue has been getting better in recent years, but there is still a huge discrepancy in the comparison of resources targeted towards marrieds...
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Jan. 19, 2024

S5E2: Unhurry Your Life in 2024: How Busyness Is Killing Your Connection To God

Want 10% off Maryellen Hacko's perspective-shifting book, Slowliloquies? Here's the link: http://maryellenhacko.com.au/slowliloquies Let's be honest: Being busy can feel really good! Your mind is occupied, you're checking items off a to-do list & you feel as if you are self-sufficient. WELL, GET READY FOR A RUDE AWAKENING. Bethany Hall has been sitting at the feet of Jesus for years, seeking His wisdom for how to walk at His pace through life. She has found that EVEN IF you think you're coping ...
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Jan. 5, 2024

S5E1: How Single Life Can Be Your Best Life From a Celibate, Gay Christian

FREE 20 Minute Training: How To Minister Into LGBTQ+ Issues: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/63f55469dfb67d493413dac6 Have you ever wondered if it’s possible to be fulfilled relationally as a single? What if you’re single for life? Do you really, deeply believe God has the very best in mind for you? Art Pereira talks about how to create a beautiful, quality community around you & how to deeply believe that God's plans are for YOUR BEST INTEREST, whether you're same-sex attracted or straight. Fulf...