Episodes
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On Purpose
Grace to Grow exists to connect you with Jesus! We hope to fuel a hunger to know Him intimately and provide spiritual tools for daily life. Kristel Ward is an insightful Bible teacher and inspiring conference speaker. As a former educator in some of the toughest schools in Texas and a 20+ year...
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Kingdom Carriers
What if the answer to your greatest need is already found in the King you belong to? When life feels uncertain, overwhelming, or dark, it's easy to wonder if God has forgotten you. In this encouraging message from Isaiah 9, Kristel Ward reminds us that Jesus is not only our Savior—He is our...
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Atomic Prayer: A Simple Strategy
What if you didn’t have to guess what to pray? In this message, we break down how to partner with the Holy Spirit to pray specific, Spirit-led prayers over your life, your family, and the situations you’re walking through. God isn’t distant—He is speaking, leading, and inviting you into a deeper...
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Living Eden
Grace to Grow exists to connect you with Jesus! We hope to fuel a hunger to know Him intimately and provide spiritual tools for daily life. Kristel Ward is an insightful Bible teacher and inspiring conference speaker. As a former educator in some of the toughest schools in Texas and a 20+ year...
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The Joy of Christmas
Grace to Grow exists to connect you with Jesus! We hope every episode fuels a hunger to know Him intimately and provides spiritual tools for daily life. Our host, Kristel Ward, is an insightful Bible teacher and inspiring conference speaker. As a former educator in some of the toughest schools in...
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Finding and Fulfilling Your Calling
Ps. Kristel Ward shares a deeply personal and biblically grounded teaching to help you discover the God-given calling that’s already woven into your life. Whatever you're facing, this message will remind you: God’s purpose for you is still intact. You don’t need a platform or a perfect plan—just…
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Sustained Fire
Feeling burned out, spiritually dry, or stuck in survival mode? You’re not the only one—and you’re not failing. This message will encourage your heart and show you how to rekindle lasting passion for God, even in your busiest seasons. Learn how to stay close to Him through simple rhythms: feeding...
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Controlled Burn
Sometimes life feels overwhelming, and our fire for God starts to fade. In Controlled Burn, Pastor Kristel Ward shares how we can ignite a white-hot flame of purpose and passion for Jesus that won't burn out. You'll discover how to identify and remove the “wet wood” in your life—fear, comfort...
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Take Ground
If you’ve ever felt stuck in your faith—frustrated by slow progress, weary from waiting, or unsure of what God wants next—this message will speak directly to your heart. In Take Ground, we learn how to move from spiritual stagnation to purposeful action by focusing on what God has already placed...
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Breaking Free: Cleansing Streams
Grace to Grow exists to connect you with Jesus! We hope to fuel a hunger to know Him intimately and provide spiritual tools for daily life. Kristel Ward is an insightful Bible teacher and inspiring conference speaker. As a former educator in some of the toughest schools in Texas and a 20+ year...
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Steady Rain
In Steady Rain, we discover God’s heart to move us beyond spiritual drought into a steady flow of His presence—a life where intimacy with Him produces real fruit, lasting peace, and deep renewal. This message is a call to stop living on spiritual “mist” and start receiving the kind of rain that...
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Where Does the Power Come From?
In a season where burnout, busyness, and spiritual dryness are everywhere, many believers are asking: How do I access real power for everyday life? This message dives deep into the answer. If you’re feeling stretched thin—trying to be faithful, raise kids, stay grounded, and live boldly in a...
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Reckless
What’s holding you back from going all in with Jesus? Is it fear of failure? Fear of what people will think? Or maybe the weight of your past and the pressure of your present? This message is for anyone who’s ever felt stuck between wanting more of God and being afraid to leap. Drawing from the...
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Finding Godly Friends
Grace to Grow exists to connect you with Jesus! We hope every episode fuels a hunger to know Him intimately and provides spiritual tools for daily life. Our host, Kristel Ward, is an insightful Bible teacher and inspiring conference speaker. As a former educator in some of the toughest schools in...
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Processing Emotion with The Lord
Grace to Grow exists to connect you with Jesus! We hope every episode fuels a hunger to know Him intimately and provides spiritual tools for daily life. Our host, Kristel Ward, is an insightful Bible teacher and inspiring conference speaker. As a former educator in some of the toughest schools in...
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Kristel Ward on Resting in His Word with Cheryl Boggs
Are you navigating life's challenges and looking for spiritual guidance that meets you right where you are? In this empowering episode of Resting in His Word with Cheryl Boggs, she and Ps. Kristel Ward dive deep into real-life struggles, healing, and growing in faith. Whether you're wrestling…
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Faith for the Fast
Ready to experience God’s power in a new way? In this sermon, Ps. Kristel Ward dives deep into the transformative benefits of fasting—freedom from addictions, emotional healing, and a deeper connection with God. Ps. Kristel declares, “Very few things demonstrate God's infilling and his sustaining...
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Faith is Your Foundation
Grace to Grow exists to connect you with Jesus! We hope every episode fuels a hunger to know Him intimately and provides spiritual tools for daily life. Our host, Kristel Ward, is an insightful Bible teacher and inspiring conference speaker. As a former educator in some of the toughest schools in...
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Kristel Ward and Krissy Cochran on The Influencer's Podcast
Grace to Grow exists to connect you with Jesus! We hope every episode fuels a hunger to know Him intimately and provides spiritual tools for daily life. Our host, Kristel Ward, is an insightful Bible teacher and inspiring conference speaker. As a former educator in some of the toughest schools in...
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Kristel Ward and Randy Robins on Life Today
Grace to Grow exists to connect you with Jesus! We hope every episode fuels a hunger to know Him intimately and provides spiritual tools for daily life. Our host, Kristel Ward, is an insightful Bible teacher and inspiring conference speaker. As a former educator in some of the toughest schools in...
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Grace to Grow on The Influencer's Podcast
Grace to Grow exists to connect you with Jesus! We hope every episode fuels a hunger to know Him intimately and provides spiritual tools for daily life. Our host, Kristel Ward, is an insightful Bible teacher and inspiring conference speaker. As a former educator in some of the toughest schools in...
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Found in Love
Grace to Grow exists to connect you with Jesus! We hope every episode fuels a hunger to know Him intimately and provides spiritual tools for daily life. Our host, Kristel Ward, is an insightful Bible teacher and inspiring conference speaker. As a former educator in some of the toughest schools in...
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Biblical Basis for Women in Ministry
Grace to Grow exists to connect you with Jesus! We hope every episode fuels a hunger to know Him intimately and provides spiritual tools for daily life. Our host, Kristel Ward, is an insightful Bible teacher and inspiring conference speaker. As a former educator in some of the toughest schools in...
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Receiver
Grace to Grow exists to connect you with Jesus! We hope every episode fuels a hunger to know Him intimately and provides spiritual tools for daily life. Our host, Kristel Ward, is an insightful Bible teacher and inspiring conference speaker. As a former educator in some of the toughest schools in...
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Atomic Prayers
Do my prayers really matter? How can I know I'm praying effectively? Listen in as Kristel outlines how to pray with power and know you're releasing the realities of Heaven. Grace to Grow exists to connect you with Jesus! We hope every episode fuels a hunger to know Him intimately and provides...
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Spiritual Muscle
How can we grow in God's power? Listen in as Kristel gives practical steps to building spiritual muscle and seeing effective results in our relationship with God. Grace to Grow exists to connect you with Jesus! We hope every episode fuels a hunger to know Him intimately and provides spiritual…
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Retaining Revival
Have you ever had an authentic encounter with God, but struggled to continue to live it out on Monday? How do we experience God, receive from Him, and continue to do so? "Revival" is simply the work of Jesus within a believer. Let's talk about keeping the power of the cross alive within us every...
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The Kingdom
There are no second class citizens in the Kingdom of God. All of the promises in Scripture are available to every Christian! Let's talk about how to believe, receive, and apply Kingdom promises to your life.
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Where Does the Power Come From?
Have you ever looked at another Christian and thought, "how did they get to where they are?" Are there special, super Christians who are just destined to be different from everyone else? Not really. It may not look the same on everyone, but we all have equal access to the power of God. So, where...
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Powerful Prayer Pt. II
We know that we're "supposed" to pray, but how do we do it? Is it just talking to God? How do we know what to pray? How can I know God's will in the matter? These are some of the questions we get asked the most concerning prayer. We're tackling them all today! Check out Kristel's sermon on…
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A Balanced Life
Are you riding an emotional rollercoaster? Ever feel like you're climbing a never-ending mountain? Today's episode is from a sermon where Kristel talks about living a balanced life. She shares candidly about her own physical, emotional, and spiritual struggles, and how you can receive rest from…
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What is God Doing in 2021?
Struggling in 2021? I feel ya! At times it feels like a pressure cooker. Am I right? In this episode, let’s talk about what I believe God is doing in this season. If it ministers to you - receive it.
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Peace in the Midst of Chaos
Stress! Anxiety! Fear! How do we put an end to the chaos in our minds and live in peace? Let’s dive in together.
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Big Announcement + TV Interview
I have a big announcement for you! I have a new book scheduled for Spring 2021! Yippee! In this book I share some stories and practical steps to growing in my relationship with God even in the busiest seasons of life. On today's episode, I share an interview I did on Atlanta Live on Atlanta's...
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The God of Breakthrough
Ooohh, this one is real, ya'll. Have you ever stepped out in faith believing that you were following God, but things just didn't go as planned? Does it mean that you missed God? Not necessarily! Join me for another Front Porch Session as I share about some things happening at the Ward's in 2020.…
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Rise Up & Rejoice!
2020 ya'll. Really? Could you use some more joy in this season? I think most of us can so we're going to talk about it today. How do we find joy? Sometimes it feels a little elusive. And how do we hang on to it when we find it? Jump on in, let's chat.
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The Word Works
Reading the Bible doesn't have to be a mundane, have-to task. I know it can often feel overwhelming: the time, the distractions, the difficulty in understanding. But it can truly be the highlight of your day with just a few simple tweaks. Let's talk about getting more out of our Bibles today!
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He Restores My Soul
Jesus cares about the health of our mind, desires, and emotions. That's why He paid for healing for them on the cross. Let's return to the Shepherd and Overseer of our soul today!
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Building Your Spirit
How can I become a more powerful man or woman of God? Is this possible in my current season of life? We believe so! Here are a few steps.
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Becoming Attractive to the Presence of God
Is there something we can do that would cause the Lord to become attracted to us? Want more of God’s presence in your life today? Just do this!
About this show
Helping busy people grow in their relationship with God today with just a few simple steps.
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Kristel Ward
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