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Fortitude
by Amos & Heather Kittelson
Everyone has a story of Fortitude! When we tell our stories of pain in adversity - stories of courage, redemption and hope - we give others permission to speak up and get the help they need. Each episode will give the listener a look inside what overcoming adversity looks like no matter what life throws at you. Each story is uniquely different - stories of alcoholism/addiction, infidelity, rape, abuse, loss of a child/children, cancer, rare disease, tragic accidents...etc.! We are in this life together to support one another and build community around hope and redemption. I am your host, Heather Kittelson, and I am so excited to have you here as part of the Fortitude community!
Episodes
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Revisit: Miracle at the Mall with Kari Hoffmann: A Story of Faith, Survival, and Resilience
Send us Fan Mail We have a special guest at the "Choose Christ Over Culture" event Nov 14th and 15th (https://fortitudeministries.org/choosechristoverculture) - Kari Hoffmann is our keynote speaker, so we're revisiting her podcast, this time with video and a special surprise visit at the end.…
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Episode 72: She's grown up in a home where the whole city knows her dad's name with Nora Tenhaken
Send us Fan Mail Paul, Jill & Nora TenHaken, Part 3 She's grown up in a home where the whole city knows her dad's name. Eight years. Press conferences. Public scrutiny. Campaign seasons. Security details. Dinner conversations most kids never have to carry. And through all of it, Nora TenHaken has...
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Episode 71: She held the home. He led the city With Paul & Jill TenHaken
Send us Fan Mail Paul & Jill TenHaken, Part 2 (drop today) She held the home. He led the city. And somewhere in between, they had to figure out how to stay married, stay close to God, and stay close to each other. Part 2 is here. Paul and Jill TenHaken sit down together for a conversation most...
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Episode 70: A Godly Man Before Any Title With Paul TenHaken
Send us Fan Mail Before the city knew his name, before the title, before the office, there was just a kid from Worthington, Minnesota. In this conversation, we didn’t ask Mayor Paul TenHaken about policy. We didn’t ask about budgets or elections or what comes next in his career. We asked the...
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Episode 69: The Man Who Choose to Stay: With Amos Kittelson
Send us Fan Mail Our newest episode is live, and this one is deeply personal. So many of you have heard my story. My healing. My journey. My voice. Today, you get to hear from the man who lived it with me. Amos steps into the guest seat for a raw and honest conversation about marriage, healing,...
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Episode 68: Sometimes “choose joy” gets used like a cute quote. But real joy is not denial" With Laura Pedersen
Send us Fan Mail We’re live right now. Episode 68 just dropped, and I’m saying this clearly: this one is for the person who’s been trying to stay strong while quietly falling apart. Today’s conversation is with Laura Pedersen. She doesn’t give you a polished testimony. She gives you the real...
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Episode 67: Held by God in the No With Jill Miller
Send us Fan Mail Christmas Day Episode! In this Christmas Day conversation, we sit down with Jill Miller. Jill is a singer-songwriter and speaker who has lived a lot of life, and she tells the truth with so much grace. We talk about the kind of seasons that don’t get wrapped up in a tidy bow....
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Episode 66 : Turning Grief into Grace with Deb Hadley
Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ Episode 66 — Turning Grief into Grace Guest: Deb Hadley, Founder of KT Humble Hearts When unimaginable loss struck, Deb Hadley faced the kind of heartbreak no parent should ever endure. Within months, she lost both of her children, Kaylie and Tyler. Her world shattered, but…
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Episode 65: Joy isn’t found in what’s easy. It’s found in what we overcome With Amberly Lago
Send us Fan Mail 🌟 Episode 65 is LIVE! 🌟 Today, we are honored to host a global voice of resilience—Amberly Lago—on the Fortitude Ministries Podcast. This is not just another survival story. It’s a story of transformation. After a devastating motorcycle accident, Amberly could have stopped at…
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Episode 64: Living Beyond Yourself: Chantelle’s Story of Faith and Family
Send us Fan Mail ✨ Episode 64 is Live! ✨ We are honored to kick off Season 4 by sitting down with an incredible woman, Chantelle—a daughter, wife, and leader whose story carries both depth and hope. In this episode, Heather and Amos talk with Chantelle about: The beauty and challenges of living…
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Season 4 of the Fortitude Podcast is Here With The Founders
Send us Fan Mail 🌟 Season 4 of the Fortitude Podcast is Here 🌟 This isn’t just the start of a new season—it’s the testimony of what God can do when a couple chooses to say yes to His calling, even through the hardest seasons. Heather and Amos open Season 4 by sharing the real journey behind...
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Bloom Where You’re Planted with Paul DeJong (Episode 42)
Send us Fan Mail Rerun: Bloom Where You’re Planted with Paul DeJong (Episode 42) In this powerful conversation, Heather and Amos welcome back their dear friend Paul DeJong for part two of his story. Paul, the former owner of Landscape Garden Centers in Sioux Falls, shares the journey of retiring...
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Episode 63 Miracle at the Mall with Kari Koffman
Send us Fan Mail 🎧 Episode 63 is LIVE: Miracle at the Mall Listen now wherever you get your podcasts. 🔗 Book link: https://a.co/d/6Kie6Y7 Some moments change the world. Some miracles leave a scar. And some mothers walk through the unimaginable… and still choose faith. Today, we share one of the...
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Episode 62 – Living Without a Stomach: Heather Parmeter’s Story of Faith, Risk, and Redemption
Send us Fan Mail 🎧 Episode 62: Living Without a Stomach – Heather Parmeter’s Story of Faith, Risk, and Radical Resilience At just 29 years old, Heather Parmeter sat across from a doctor and heard the impossible: She had an 83% chance of developing the same aggressive stomach cancer that had…
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EPISODE 61 “The Boldest Chapter” with Alicia Schumacher
Send us Fan Mail Episode 61: The Boldest Chapter – with Alicia Schumacher What if clarity doesn’t come from having a perfect plan— but from losing everything that made you think you had to? In this powerful episode, Heather and Amos sit down with Alicia Schumacher, founder of Bold Minds and Bold...
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Episode 60: “Wrecked for More” with Pastor Phill Tague
Send us Fan Mail “Wrecked for More” with Pastor Phill Tague This episode will challenge what you think you know about calling, grace, and leadership. What happens when God doesn’t just save you—but stops you? Phill Tague knows. He was the guy with all the answers, all the hustle, and all the…
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Episode 59: The Pace of Purpose with Benson Langat
Send us Fan Mail In this deeply moving episode, Amos and Heather sit down with Benson Langat—a former elite runner from Kenya, now a sought-after coach, mentor, and founder of Bensane Run Coaching & Sports Consulting. Together, they explore the tension between performance and purpose, the gift of...
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Episode 58 – Standing in the Gap: The Quiet Strength of Brian Freeouf
Send us Fan Mail In this compelling episode of Fortitude Podcast, we sit down with South Dakota DCI Special Agent Brian Freeouf, a man who has spent his life fighting for the most vulnerable—often from the shadows. From serving undercover to stop predators targeting children, to leading high-tech...
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#57- Jon Setzer- What if the standard of your life became your strongest sermon?
Send us Fan Mail Jon Setzer is a dynamic speaker, coach, and former professional athlete with a passion for inspiring others to unlock their full potential. As the founder of Setzer Elite, Jon combines his experience as a professional football player with his gift for communication to deliver...
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#56 - Bintu Mujambere & Luc Meaux - Faith in the Fire: Bintu's Journey Home
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Fortitude, hosts Heather and Amos Kittleson sit down with Bintu and Luc, a remarkable couple with a compelling story that spans continents. Bintu shares her journey from the Congo to Belgium, her escape from war, and her mission to bring hope and education back...
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#55 - Albert Huizing V - Poverty, Pornography and Clinging to Jesus's Promises
Send us Fan Mail Albert Huizing is a steadfast man whose life story is a testament to resilience, faith, and the power of unwavering parents and community. Albert shares his journey of experiencing family bankruptcy and living in poverty as a child to becoming a successful family man, business...
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#54 Nancy Zollner - Healing, Hope and Horses: A Journey to Redemption Ranch
Send us Fan Mail Nancy Zollner is a devoted Christian, wife, mother, and lifelong educator with a passion for teaching and ministering to others. As the founder and director of Redemption Ranch, located near Wabasso, MN, she is dedicated to creating a space where faith, healing, and community...
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#53 Jeremy & Brooke Brown - Step by Step: The Browns' Journey of Faith, Family, and Clubfoot Triumph
Send us Fan Mail In this heartwarming and inspiring episode, we sit down with long-time friends Brooke and Jeremy Brown to discuss their incredible journey over the past 12 years. From dating and marriage to raising five boys, the Browns have faced numerous challenges, including their son…
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#52 'Gopher' & Shelly Kellenberger - Through the Wreckage: Collision of Faith and Fate
Send us Fan Mail In this heart-wrenching yet inspiring episode, hosts Amos and Heather Kittelson sit down with Shelly and Ladell Kellenberger to discuss a life-altering accident that changed their lives forever. Ladell, affectionately known as "Gopher," shares his miraculous survival story of...
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#51 Nick Kiesow - From Paralysis to Progress: Navigating Life After a Spinal Cord Stroke
Send us Fan Mail In October 2022, Nick Kiesow suffered a spinal cord stroke that left him paralyzed from the chest down. In this powerful episode of the Fortitude Podcast, hosts Amos and Heather sit down with Nick Kiesow to discuss his extraordinary journey of overcoming a spinal cord stroke.…
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Season 3 Eps. #50 Rebekah Scott - The Power of Creation, Compassion and Christ
Send us Fan Mail In this heartfelt episode, hosts Heather and Amos Kittelson welcome Rebekah Scott, a dynamic entrepreneur, designer, author and podcast host, to kick off Season 3! Rebekah is a servant to God, wife to Nicholas, mother to 4 beautiful kiddos and entrepreneur from SD. She has...
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#49: DeVonte Garcia - Forgiving Family and Freedom from Addiction
Send us Fan Mail In this heartfelt episode of Fortitude, hosts Heather and Amos sit down with DeVonte Garcia, a young father with an incredible story of redemption and forgiveness. DeVonte shares his journey of battling drug addiction and the pain of an absent father to finding faith in Jesus...
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#48: Kendra Russell - Protecting Kids in the Age of Technology
Send us Fan Mail As technology becomes increasingly integrated into our children's lives, so too does the risk of exploitation. Kendra Russell, a digital evidence forensic examiner from South Dakota’s Division of Criminal Investigation, stands at the forefront of the battle against internet…
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#47: Sarah Kurtenbach - Financial Sovereignty for Young Women
Send us Fan Mail From accumulating a million dollars in debt to achieving financial freedom, Sarah Kurtenbach is a powerful advocate for financial literacy for teenage and college-age women. Grounded in biblical wisdom, Sarah's mission is to empower young women to take control of their finances…
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#46: Pete & Krista Beerman - Building a Vision: Marriage, Ministry, and Mission with the Beermans
Send us Fan Mail From battling personal struggles like pornography addiction and autoimmune disease, to building a thriving church and business in a small Minnesota town, Pete and Krista Bierman share their story of resilience and unwavering commitment to their mission. Learn how they navigate…
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#45: Greg Sands - From Skid Row to Major Benefactor: Victory Over Addiction
Send us Fan Mail Once trapped in the cycle of crack cocaine addiction on the notorious streets of Skid Row, Greg Sands' story is one of extraordinary redemption. This episode takes you through Greg’s intense struggles with addiction, the life-altering realization in federal prison, and his...
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#44: Dr. Lauren Skattum - A Modern Dr Quinn, Medicine Woman
Send us Fan Mail A guardian of traditional, personalized healthcare and deeply attuned to the needs of women's health, Dr. Lauren Skattum is a force in today's complex medical landscape. Her journey has taken her from Alabama to Africa, and now to her practice as a gynecologist in Sioux Falls,...
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#43: Jill Albers - Divine Appointments and Humbling Adventures
Send us Fan Mail Meet Jill, the newest member of Fortitude, as she shares how unexpected and difficult paths have led her to a life rich with adventure. From adopting holistic health methods as her father battled pancreatic cancer, to her unconventional transportation through the harsh winters of...
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#42: Paul DeJong Returns To Fortitude - "Bloom Where You Are Planted"
Send us Fan Mail We welcome back our most listened-to guest from Season 1, Paul DeJong! Paul shares updates on his life since retiring due to Parkinson's disease, discussing the physical and emotional adjustments he's navigated. From embracing assisted living to exploring alternative therapies…
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#41: Season Two Begins. Amos & Heather's Vision for Fortitude, Wisdom, and How YOU Can Get Involved
Send us Fan Mail What is Fortitude all about, & why are Amos and Heather continuing with a season 2? We are grateful you are here to find out. If you, or someone you know has a story of Overcoming Adversity with Courage, Redemption and Hope, we are honored to consider spotlighting it. If you want...
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#40: Angela Drake - Loud Mouth Mama - Tackling Suicide with Compassion and Courage
Send us Fan Mail After the loss of her daughter Brittany in March of 2016, Angela Drake has made it her mission to channel her grief into hope, resources, and support for others. She is the Founder of Fight Like A Ninja and Owner of TWO MEN AND A TRUCK. She will forever stand in this world as a...
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#39 - Lori Sheldon - Change of Heart: A Family's Tale of Faith, Prayer and a New Heart
Send us Fan Mail Lori Sheldon, a recent author whose journey of resilience, love, and faith is nothing short of inspiring. Lori, a dedicated mother of three beautiful daughters and wife to Kevin, shares her extraordinary experience navigating her husband Kevin's heart transplant journey. From the...
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#38: Rollie & Ruth Vander Lee - A Couple's LOVE Prevails Over Near Death COVID Experience
Send us Fan Mail From Rock Rapids, Iowa, Ruth and Rollie share their harrowing journey through COVID-19, a story marked by love, loss, and miraculous divine moments. From facing the unthinkable with the loss of Rollie’s father to Ruth's life-threatening battle with the virus, this episode offers…
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#37: Tom Henderson - Faith, Family, and Forgiveness
Send us Fan Mail Tom Henderson is a follower of Jesus, husband to Laura, and father to Isaiah and Chase. He is also the founder of RESGEN, the RESGEN Men’s Summit and the RESGEN Giving Life Podcast. He is driven by a passion to reach people with the Good News of the Gospel and help them restore…
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#36: Dylan Lesselyoung - Unbroken Spirit: A Journey Beyond Limits
Send us Fan Mail Dylan, the founder and President of Wheelchair Adventures. Born and raised in South Dakota, Dylan's life took a significant turn when a car accident/suicide attempt at the age of 18 resulted in a C2/C3 spinal cord injury, leaving him as a quadriplegic. For years following his...
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#35: John Glasser - A Torchbearer's Journey of Unwavering Faith!
Send us Fan Mail In this enlightening episode of our podcast, we invite John Glasser, a man whose life is a beacon of transformative faith. From his roots in a family that spread the gospel across state lines to his own personal struggles and revelations, John's story is a stirring testament to…
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#34: Michael De Jong - From the Shadows to the Sanctuary: A Beautiful Journey of Divine Purpose
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Amos and Heather Kittelson welcome Michael De Jong, a man of deep faith, to discuss his transformative journey from a troubled past to leading a well known ministry and church. De Jong recounts his path from a seemingly perfect Christian upbringing through a...
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#33: Heather Erickson - Touch of Love: Remembering Ethan’s Infectious Spark
Send us Fan Mail In this profound episode of "Fortitude," hosts Heather and Amos Kittleson sit down with Heather Erickson, who shares a touching and deeply personal story of her son - Ethan's courageous battle with cancer from the ages of 11years old to 12years & 11months (one moth shy of his…
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#32: Kuol Malou - Healing Invisible Scars Through Empathy
Send us Fan Mail Kuol Malou's journey is one of resilience, transformation, and deep-rooted commitment to community and relationships. Originating from South Sudan amidst civil unrest, Kuol sought refuge in the United States in 1998, a life-altering experience that forged his path as a community...
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#31: Melanie Brown - Earthly Angels Do Exist - Beautiful Faith & Hope During a Time of Loss
Send us Fan Mail Get ready for this episode of Fortitude, where resilience meets inspiration! Join hosts Heather and Amos as they engage in a powerful conversation with Melanie A. Brown, a seasoned nurse and award-winning international sales team leader with over two decades of experience....
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#30: Reid & Jessi Johnson - A Family United: Love, Adoption, and Faith
Send us Fan Mail In this heartwarming episode of "Fortitude," meet Reid and Jessi Johnson, a devoted couple living in Sioux Falls, SD. With seven children, ranging from six months to nineteen years old, Reid and Jessi's lives are a beautiful tapestry of love and adoption. Reid, who was adopted as…
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#29: Paul & Bethany Perissien - Mission Haiti, Self Sacrifice for Eternal Purpose
Send us Fan Mail In this special episode of "Fortitude," we shine a spotlight on Paul and Bethany Perissien, a remarkable couple who serve full-time with Mission-Haiti, a local non-profit organization in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Join us as we delve into their inspiring journey of self-sacrifice...
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#28: Amos & Heather - If You Want to Change the World...Go Home and Take Care of Your Family!
Send us Fan Mail Heather shares her journey of transitioning from a full-time career to becoming a mompreneur. Hear her courageous decision to resign from her job last summer to focus on her family and children, and the emotional and spiritual challenges that came with it. Alongside Amos, they...
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#27: Missy and Trenton Bass - Community Prayer & Support Provides Unmeasurable Comfort & Healing
Send us Fan Mail It’s been five years since Tenton’s tragic football accident, which resulted in him becoming paralyzed. Through his life changing injury Trenton has remained “Trenton Strong” with a community of friends and family surrounding him and cheering him on every day. Recently Trenton...
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#26: Jeremy Brown - Full Surrender - Worldly Ways to God's Way
Send us Fan Mail Jeremy is a successful entrepreneur who owns and operates Throne Publishing, Legacy Acres and Warrior - which he calls side hustles. His legacy and favorite identity here on earth is rockstar husband and father, and he is nailing it! In his young adult years he was a business man...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Everyone has a story of Fortitude! When we tell our stories of pain in adversity - stories of courage, redemption and hope - we give others permission to speak up and get the help they need. Each episode will give the listener a look inside what overcoming adversity looks like no matter what life throws at you. Each story is uniquely different - stories of alcoholism/addiction, infidelity, rape, abuse, loss of a child/children, cancer, rare disease, tragic accidents...etc.! We are in this life together to support one another and build community around hope and redemption. I am your host, Heather Kittelson, and I am so excited to have you here as part of the Fortitude community!
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Amos & Heather Kittelson
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Everyone has a story of Fortitude! When we tell our stories of pain in adversity - stories of courage, redemption and hope - we give others permission to speak up and get the help they need. Each episode will give the listener a look inside what overcoming adversity looks like no matter what life...
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