Igniting Hearts Podcast

In this powerful and personal episode of Igniting Hearts Podcast, Kiersten invites you beyond simply hearing stories of God’s presence— into experiencing it for yourself.This conversation centers on one core truth: God is not distant—He’s inviting you into union, connection, and intimacy.Through heartfelt teaching and a vulnerable personal encounter, Kiersten explores what it looks like to move from simply being aware of God… to deeply engaging with Him. She shares how a simple moment at her dining room table turned into a life-giving encounter that ignited hunger, identity, and authority through the presence of God.You’ll discover that connection with God isn’t about striving or performance—it’s about participation.In this episode, you’ll learn:Why“union” with God mattersThe difference between awareness and true intimacyHow to recognize when God is inviting you deeperThe 3 keys to connection: awareness, vulnerability, and intentionalityWhy leaning in can feel uncomfortable—but leads to transformationHow to move from passive faith into active, relational engagementKiersten also shares a powerful moment of surrender that led to deep encounter, worship, intercession, and stepping into spiritual authority—revealing that God doesn’t just meet us… He reveals identity.Key Takeaway:Connection with God is not just something you learn about—it’s something you live. When you lean in, respond, and make space, His presence becomes more than a moment—it becomes your way of life.Reflection Questions:Where have you sensed God inviting you to pause and lean in?Are you staying at awareness, or stepping into vulnerability?What would it look like to intentionally create space for connection this week?Prayer:“God, make us aware of Your presence and responsive to Your invitation. Teach us to lean in, to be vulnerable, and to live fully connected to You.”📌 Stay Connected with KierstenWebsite: kierstenclegg.comBook: www.kierstenclegg.com/book📕Going After More: Leaving Limitations to Pursue the God of Possibilities🔔Subscribe 📣Share ⭐Leave a Review!

What if the words you need already exist—you just need to step into them?In this deeply honest and Spirit-led conversation, Kiersten sits down with pastor and childhood friend, Sarah Rudd, to explore the life-changing power of the Psalms. From childhood fears to leadership calling, Sarah shares how the Psalms became a steady anchor through every season—offering language for pain, clarity in calling, and healing in the midst of life’s hardest moments.Together, they unpack how the Psalms do more than inspire—they create a platform for God to form us. They guide us through fear, identity, disappointment, and even betrayal, giving us a pathway to process honestly with God while staying rooted in truth.If you’ve ever struggled to find the words to pray… felt overwhelmed by your emotions… or wondered where God is in the middle of your story—this conversation will meet you there.💡 In This Episode, You’ll Discover:How the Psalms direct your attention back to God in the middle of fear and anxietyWhy the Psalms give you permission to be fully human—honest, emotional, and realThe power of “Selah” (pause) and how it creates space for God to heal/ transform youHow Scripture can help you discover your identity and callingWhat it looks like to move from disorientation to reorientation with GodHow to use the Psalms as a weapon of truth in the middle of hard seasonsWhy there is a Psalm for every emotion and every circumstance🛠 Key Scriptures ReferencedPsalm 27 – face of fearsPsalm 84 – The tension of God’s power and intimacyPsalm 90 – Moses's psalm Psalm 112 – Don't fear bad newsPsalm 77 – Prayers for distressPsalm 55 – Navigating betrayalPsalm 73 – Wrestling with injustice Psalm 18 – God is defender and stronghold🔑 Key TakeawayThe Psalms aren’t just words to read—they are words to live, pray, and help position us in God’s presence. They meet you in your rawest moments and give language and context for finding God’s truth in every situation. The Psalm remind you:God is nearYour story mattersAnd even in the chaos… He is reorienting you deeper into relationship.🎁 Resources MentionedSarah has created a Psalms resource packet, including:An Article about the Selah (the sacred pause)A guide to understanding the different themes and context within each Psalm.👉 Be sure to download your free copy and go deeper:  kierstenclegg.kit.com/psalms🤍 Final EncouragementIf you’re in a season where you don’t have the words—borrow them.  Let the Psalms carry you until you find your voice again.

What if the way you see yourself has been quietly shaped by distortion—and not truth?In this powerful and deeply honest conversation, Kiersten sits down with Olivia Fitzpatrick, a personal stylist turned identity advocate, to uncover the hidden connection between image, identity, and spiritual transformation.After years of working closely with women behind closed doors, Olivia began to see a pattern: outward beauty often masked inward brokenness. What looked polished on the outside was often covering pain, insecurity, and a distorted sense of worth.This episode explores how God doesn’t just care about what we wear—but what we’re clothed in spiritually.Through scripture, personal encounters, and raw storytelling, you’ll discover how God:Restores identity from the inside outIlluminates hidden places for healingClothes us in truth, righteousness, and loveInvites us into a life of freedom—not performanceThis is an invitation to stop hiding… and start becoming illuminated.Key ThemesThe connection between external image and internal identityWhy the enemy targets how we see ourselvesThe spiritual significance of being “clothed” in scriptureWalking in true identity as an image bearer of GodThe power of illumination: bringing darkness into lightTakeawaysYou can look put together externally while feeling broken internallyImage distortion impacts how you see yourself AND GodGod’s response to your brokenness is not shame—it’s covering, love, and redemptionTransformation is both:A gift from GodA choice we step intoQuotes“As long as we look beautiful, we can trick the world into believing things that aren’t true.”“If the enemy can distort our image, he can distort how we see God.”“You don’t have to earn redemption—you’re already clothed in it.”“It’s a human behavior to change ourselves—but a spiritual response to let God transform us.”Invitation to the ListenerWhere has your identity been shaped by distortion instead of truth?ASK GOD:“What am I believing about myself that isn’t from You?”“What are You clothing me in right now?”“What do I need to put off—and then put on?”📌Connect with OliviaSocial media: @oliviajanaefitzpatrick  www.becomingilluminated.com. (under construction)📌 Stay Connected with KierstenWebsite: kierstenclegg.comBook: www.kierstenclegg.com/book📕Going After More: Leaving Limitations to Pursue the God of Possibilities🔔Subscribe 📣Share ⭐Leave a Review!

What does it look like to let God sit with you in your mess?In this deeply honest and Spirit-led conversation, Kiersten sits down with author, speaker, and ministry leader Holly Ruddock to explore what it really means to live as a person of truth—especially in seasons of burnout, betrayal, and emotional overwhelm.Holly vulnerably shares her journey through a hidden season marked by grief and deep healing. Instead of rushing the process or performing her way through pain, she chose to sit with Jesus—and in doing so, discovered the power of correctly naming what was really happening in her heart.Together, they unpack why mislabeling our emotions can delay healing, how to steward heart health, and what it looks like to let God meet you right in the middle of your mess.This episode is a powerful invitation to stop pretending, embrace honesty, and allow God to do a deep work of transformation within you.🔑 In This Episode, You’ll Learn:Why mislabeling your emotions can keep you stuck in cycles of painThe difference between offense and grief—and why it matters for healingHow to sit with Jesus in the middle of messy, unresolved emotionsWhat it looks like to honor a hidden season instead of rushing through itPractical ways to guard your heart from bitterness and offense💬 Key Quotes from This Episode“When we label something wrongly, we can’t heal. It’s like getting the wrong diagnosis.”“You can vent to people and they’ll agree with your poison. But when you bring it to Jesus, He sits with you in it.”“Healing isn’t something to rush—it’s something to steward.”“Your honesty will minister to people far more than your perfection ever will.”“It’s okay to feel it—it’s just not okay to live there.”🕊️ A Word for YouIf you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, misunderstood, or stuck in emotions you can’t quite name—this conversation is your permission slip to slow down and get honest.You don’t have to rush your healing.You don’t have to perform your way through pain.And you don’t have to figure it all out alone.God is not waiting on the other side of your healing—He’s meeting you right in the middle of it.🎁 Special GiftFor a limited time, Holly is offering 5 of her books as FREE downloads (Kindle + Audible compatible)!👉FREEBIE links good for 3 days only (April 15-17, 2026) then all books can be purchased! Get your DIGITAL COPIES: https://www.hollysueruddock.com/booksbyhollysueruddock🔗 Connect with Holly RuddockConnect on her website: https://www.hollysueruddock.comPurchase her books: https://www.hollysueruddock.com/booksbyhollysueruddock💛 Loved This Episode?If this episode blessed you, share it with a friend, leave a review, and subscribe so you never miss what God is doing through Igniting Hearts.

What does it truly mean to abide in Jesus—not strive, not perform, but rest in His presence?In this powerful and presence-filled conversation, Kiersten sits down with UK-based prophetic leader Abigayle Brown to explore the heart of God, the beauty of the New Covenant, and the call to return to first love.Together, they unpack the difference between striving and remaining, the role of New Covenant prophets, and how intimacy with the Father transforms everything. Through personal testimony, biblical truth, and a tangible move of the Holy Spirit, this episode becomes more than a conversation—it’s an invitation.If you’ve been feeling distracted or distant, this episode will call you back to the simplicity and power of burning with love for His presence and resting as a child of God.🔥 What You’ll Hear in This EpisodeThe difference between striving for God and abiding in HimWhat it means to be a New Covenant believer living from the finished work of the crossWhy intimacy with the Father matters more than gifting or platformHow performance and pressure can creep into ministry—and how to break freeA powerful encounter story that reveals God as a loving FatherThe true meaning of returning to first lovePractical ways to reconnect with God through worship and ScriptureA prophetic invitation to step into deeper relationship and identity💡 Key TakeawaysAbiding > Striving: True fruit comes from remaining in Jesus, not performing for Him.Identity First: Your greatest title is not what you do—it’s being a child of God.Presence Changes Everything: One encounter with Jesus can transform your life more than a thousand words.Return to First Love: Childlike wonder, passion, and devotion were never meant to fade.Worship is the Way Back: Fixing your eyes on Jesus realigns your heart, mind, and identity.🌿 Key Scriptures ReferencedJohn 15 – “Remain in Me, and I in you…”Revelation 4 – “Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God Almighty…”Psalm 27:4 – “One thing I ask… to gaze upon the beauty of the Lord”🙏 A Moment to ReflectWhere have you been striving instead of abiding?What would it look like to simply sit with Jesus today—not to get something, but to be with Him?🔗 Connect with Our GuestAbigayle Brown leads Fresh Fire Prophetic, a ministry devoted to raising healthy, Jesus-centered prophets rooted in God’s presence.👉 @freshfire.prophetic (Instagram)  👉https://www.freshfire.org.uk/freshfire-prophetic💬 Final EncouragementThis episode is your invitation to come back—back to closeness, back to identity, back to the burning love of God.You don’t have to strive.You don’t have to perform.Just come. Abide. And let Him remind you… ✨ You are His.🎧 Don’t ForgetIf this episode blessed you, share it with a friend, leave a review, and subscribe so you never miss what God is doing through Igniting Hearts.

What if the greatest battle you face isn’t your circumstances—but the lies you’ve believed about who you are?In this powerful episode of Igniting Hearts, Kiersten sits down with author and speaker Melanie Cox to talk about identity, faith, and the transformative power of believing what God says about you. Melanie shares the deeply personal story behind her book You Have to Know, which began as a collection of letters and lessons she wrote for her children after receiving frightening health news.What started as a simple journal for her five kids turned into a powerful message that has now impacted readers around the world.Together, Kiersten and Melanie explore the spiritual battle behind the lie of “not enough,” how the enemy uses comparison and shame to keep us stuck, and why knowing the truth of God’s Word is the key to walking in freedom and purpose.Melanie also shares raw stories from her life—from childhood hardship and infertility to parenting challenges and moments of deep surrender—revealing how God consistently redeems what feels broken.One of the most moving moments in the episode is a story about her daughter that beautifully illustrates the heart of God as a Father who runs toward us, embraces us in our mess, and calls us perfectly loved and fully His.This conversation will remind you that no matter what you’ve been told, you are not lacking, broken, or forgotten—you are deeply known and loved by God.In This Episode, You’ll Learn:Why the lie of “not enough” keeps so many people stuckHow to distinguish between facts and God’s truthThe power of gratitude to break cycles of anxiety and depressionHow shame keeps us separated from God—and how to break freeWhy faith is the currency of the Kingdom of GodHow God can redeem timelines and restore broken seasonsHow to recognize and embrace your God-given identity and purposeA Powerful ReminderYou were intentionally created by the Master Potter, and your identity is not defined by the world’s standards—but by the One who made you.📌 Connect with MelanieMelanie generously offers listeners a free digital copy of her book: You Have To KnowFollow and message her on Instagram:  @itsmelaniecoxSend her a DM with your email address and “digital copy” for your own FREE digital copy.to purchase a paper back copy of her Book:https://melaniecox.orgConnect with social media:www.instagram.com/itsmelaniecoxwww.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1604430936📌 Stay Connected with KierstenWebsite: kierstenclegg.comKiersten’s Book:📕Going After More: Leaving Limitations to Pursue the God of PossibilitiesSigned Copy: https://pci.jotform.com/form/232815439200147🔔Subscribe for more faith based conversations 📣Share this episode with someone who comes to mind.⭐Leave a Review!You are beautifully and wonderfully made, and your story is not finished yet.

When life feels heavy, overwhelming, and filled with obstacles, it’s easy to fixate on what’s right in front of us—the diagnosis, the disappointment, the struggle. But what if those facts aren’t the full story?In this powerful and hope-filled episode, Kiersten shares a timely reminder that facts and truth can coexist. While the facts of your situation may feel loud and consuming, there is a greater Truth—God’s truth—that speaks redemption, restoration, and life over every circumstance.Through personal reflection, Scripture, and a vivid picture of “fire poppies” blooming after wildfires, this episode invites you to shift your perspective. What feels like destruction may actually be the very ground where God is preparing something beautiful to grow.If you’ve been feeling weary, stuck, or surrounded by what looks like ashes, this message will reignite faith to see hope spring up, reminding you that God’s love is still at work—right in the middle of it all.💡 What You’ll Take Away:The difference between facts vs. God’s Truth—and why it mattersHow God brings beauty from the most desolate placesWhy your current struggle may be the soil for something new to growA renewed understanding of God as a faithful, present, and loving FatherEncouragement to trust, depend on, and wait on God—even when it’s hard🌿 Key Scriptures Mentioned:Isaiah 61 – Beauty for ashesLamentations 3 – His mercies are new every morning❤️ Final Encouragement:No matter what you’re facing today, the truth with a capital “T” is this: God’s love is for you. He is with you. And He is not finished. Even in the ashes… something beautiful can bloom.📌 Resources Mentioned/ Stay ConnectedKiersten’s Website: kierstenclegg.comKiersten’s Book:📕Going After More: Leaving Limitations to Pursue the God of PossibilitiesSigned Copy: https://pci.jotform.com/form/232815439200147🔔Subscribe for more faith based conversations 📣Share this episode with someone who comes to mind.⭐Leave a Review!

What do you do when life takes an unexpected turn and you’re left waiting for answers?In this powerful episode of Igniting Hearts, Kiersten sits down with her friend Debbie to talk about walking through wilderness seasons with intention. Debbie shares the emotional story of receiving a frightening medical possibility for her one-year-old daughter and the five-month season of waiting that followed.Instead of giving her the outcome she desperately wanted, God gave Debbie a surprising instruction from Scripture: “Celebrate in the wilderness.”Through honest prayers, intentional worship, and radical acts of joy—Debbie learned how obedience and celebration can transform the way we walk through hardship.Her testimony is a powerful reminder that our joy isn’t dependent on the outcome, but on the goodness of God.If you’re walking through uncertainty, grief, or a waiting season, this episode will encourage you to lift your eyes, hold onto God’s promises, and celebrate His goodness—even before your breakthrough arrives.In This Episode You’ll HearDebbie’s powerful testimony of facing a possible diagnosis for her baby daughterWhat it means to walk through a “wilderness season”How God spoke through Exodus 5:1 — “Celebrate in the wilderness”How choosing joy can transform your family cultureThe importance of community and prayer support during difficult seasonsHow God uses the process to shape our purposeKey Takeaways1. Wilderness seasons are part of the journey of faith. Even when we trust God’s character, we still have to walk through uncertainty.2. Sometimes God gives us instruction instead of answers. Debbie didn’t receive a promise about the outcome—she received a command to celebrate.3. Worship shifts our perspective. Choosing to worship in difficult moments can ignite joy and strengthen our faith.4. Joy is a fruit of the Spirit, not a result of circumstances. True joy comes from focusing on who God is, not what we see.5. Community matters. God designed us to walk through both joy and wilderness seasons with others.Memorable Quotes“Through the process, there’s always a purpose.”“God didn’t tell me the outcome. He told me how to walk through it.”“Our joy doesn’t come from the outcome—it comes from the Lord.”📌 Resources Mentioned/ Stay ConnectedConnect with Debbie:https://heraldoffaith.orghttps://www.facebook.com/apvcampamentoKiersten’s Website: kierstenclegg.comKiersten’s Book:📕Going After More: Leaving Limitations to Pursue the God of PossibilitiesSigned Copy: https://pci.jotform.com/form/232815439200147🔔Subscribe for more faith based conversations 📣Share this episode with someone who comes to mind.⭐Leave a Review!

Have you ever trusted God with some parts of your life—but struggled to trust Him in others?In this episode of the Igniting Hearts Podcast, Kiersten Clegg sits down with Janis Dennis for a powerful conversation about trusting God’s provision, healing past wounds, and learning to wait with faith. Janis shares her personal testimony of growing up in financial lack, facing foreclosure as an adult, and how God patiently restored her understanding of provision—not just financially, but emotionally and spiritually.This episode explores how unresolved wounds can shape our view of God, why patience is often a season of redirection, and how true freedom comes when our heart posture aligns with trust rather than fear. Through Scripture, prayer, and honest storytelling, this conversation invites listeners to experience healing, restoration, and renewed confidence in God’s faithfulness.Topics Covered:Trusting God in seasons of financial uncertaintyHealing childhood wounds that affect faithUnderstanding God as a good Father and ProviderThe power of waiting and divine redirectionHeart posture, tithing, and authentic worshipFinding wholeness through God’s presence🔑Key Takeaways:Provision Is More Than Financial God’s provision doesn’t stop at paying bills or meeting physical needs—He also longs to heal the hidden wounds of the heart and restore our inner world.Waiting Is Often a Redirection Seasons of patience are not passive; they are moments where God lovingly shifts our perspective, heals old beliefs, and invites us into deeper trust.Heart Posture Matters More Than Performance Whether it’s giving, serving, or worshiping, God is after authenticity and relationship—not religious obligation or people-pleasing.📌 Resources Mentioned/ Stay ConnectedJanis Website and Book Link:📕Stories from The Heart Vol. 1https://linktr.ee/jdennis8Kiersten’s Website: kierstenclegg.comKiersten’s Book:📕Going After More: Leaving Limitations to Pursue the God of PossibilitiesSigned Copy: https://pci.jotform.com/form/232815439200147🔔Subscribe for more faith based conversations 📣Share this episode with someone who comes to mind.⭐Leave a Review!

What would change if you awakened your God-given intuition and partnered it with the Holy Spirit? In this episode of Igniting Hearts Podcast, Kiersten is joined by Nanette Foster, an Intuitive Leadership Coach, Flow Specialist, and author who empowers intuitive leaders, messengers, and creators to step into their destinies by reclaiming their intuition and flowing in partnership with Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. In this heartfelt conversation, Nanette Foster shares her powerful journey of stepping into freedom, creativity, and deeper connection with God. From an unexpected move to Alaska after divorce to discovering a more authentic, Spirit-led way of living, Nanette opens up about how spaciousness, healing, and surrender helped awaken her true identity and purpose.Together, we explore what it means to “rewild” your heart — releasing rigid formulas, renewing your mind, and learning to recognize God’s voice through your unique, Spirit-led intuition. If you’ve ever felt stuck in autopilot or hungry to live more fully aligned with who God created you to be, this conversation will stir your faith and invite you into a wider, freer space. It is time to come alive to the way God uniquely created you, lean into His voice and step into the wide, grace-filled space He has open for you!🔑Key Takeaways:Learn the difference between autopilot and Spirit-led intuitionNot every inner reaction is guidance from God. Some responses come from past conditioning, fear, or subconscious shortcuts meant to keep us safe. Growth begins when we pause, ask “why,” and discern whether we’re being triggered or truly led.Renewing your mind clears the pathway to hearing GodHealing old beliefs, rewiring thought patterns, and becoming aware of emotional and behavioral habits help keep your “intuitive river” clear. As your heart and mind are renewed, recognizing God’s voice becomes more natural and trustworthy.God speaks through your unique designThere is no single formula for prayer, discernment, or spiritual connection. God meets each person personally—through thoughts, emotions, physical sensations, imagery, or inner knowing. Embracing how He created you opens the door to deeper relationship and confidence in His guidance.Freedom grows when we release the need for self preservation and learn to trustPrioritizing comfort and predictability can keep us stuck. Trusting God doesn’t remove responsibility, but it shifts our security from self-protection to oneness with Him—where true peace and direction are found.Self-discovery can be a sacred invitationExploring who you are isn’t self-centered—it’s part of partnering with God. As you understand your identity and original design, you step more fully into the destiny He placed within you.📌 Resources Mentioned/ Stay ConnectedNannette’s Book 📕Intuitive By Design: Reclaim Your Intuition, Illuminate Your Worldhttps://a.co/d/9qLXJ6qKiersten’s Book 📕Going After More: Leaving Limitations to Pursue the God of PossibilitiesAuthor Signed Copy: https://pci.jotform.com/form/232815439200147Book Info: www.kierstenclegg.com/book🔔Subscribe for more faith based conversations 📣Share this episode with someone who comes to mind.⭐Leave a Review!

What happens when your faith is tested by chronic illness, financial collapse, and deep emotional struggle?In this powerful episode of Igniting Hearts Podcast, Kiersten sits down with Kristina Williams—an oncology infusion and GI nurse with a deep love for Jesus—to share her testimony of walking through one of the hardest seasons of her life.At 41, Kristina was diagnosed with severe Crohn’s disease during a time of intense financial stress after her husband’s business failed. While navigating role reversal in marriage, she also faced a debilitating autoimmune condition that wouldn’t respond to treatment—and later, medication-induced hepatitis.Yet in the middle of anger, disappointment, and physical pain, Kristina made a decision: she would not own what God never gave her. Through persistent prayer, standing on Scripture (Psalm 103), and an encounter with Jesus, she saw her steps to healing included all things: repentance, forgiveness, wise medical care, and lifestyle changes. Kristina experienced healing—not through one single breakthrough moment, but through “all things working together for good.”🔑 Today’s ThemesIn this conversation, you’ll hear:How resentment and un-forgiveness were impacting her physical healthWhy she refused to say “my Crohn’s disease”The power of choosing what you partner with—diagnosis or truthHow God uses medicine, food, prayer, and obedience togetherWhat to do when anxiety hits in the middle of real-lifeHow chronic illness gave her compassion and boldness to minister to patientsWhy prayer isn’t passive—and how to make it your first responseKristina’s story is not about perfection. It’s about persistence. It’s about going to God again and again and again—declaring, “Your Word says…”🔑 Key TakeawaysIf you are walking through: illness, financial strain, anxiety, or strained relationships this episode will remind you:God is not finished with your story.Healing can begin from the inside out.Forgiveness matters.You don’t have to give up.You don’t have to own what heaven never assigned to you.🔥Key Scripture Highlighted: Psalm 103 — “Bless the Lord, O my soul… who forgives all your iniquities and heals all your diseases…”Powerful Reminder from Kristina: “Anxiety is just an opportunity to go to God.”📌 Resources Mentioned/ Stay Connected🥤FREE SMOOTHIE RECIPEhttps://kierstenclegg.kit.com/smoothie📕Going After More: Leaving Limitations to Pursue the God of PossibilitiesAuthor Signed Copy: https://pci.jotform.com/form/232815439200147Book Info: www.kierstenclegg.com/bookIf this episode encouraged you, consider sharing it with someone who needs a reminder that healing is available and there is power in God’s Word.🔔Subscribe for more faith based conversations 📣Share this episode with someone who comes to mind.⭐Leave a Review!

What if God’s calling doesn’t come with a clear plan—only an invitation to say yes?In this powerful episode of Igniting Hearts, Kiersten welcomes Penny Williams, founder of Generation of Hope, for an honest and faith-stirring conversation about obedience, trust, and following God step by step—even when you feel completely unequipped.Penny shares how, at age 53, God invited her into what she describes as a treasure hunt: a journey of clues, confirmations, and divine encounters that led her from normal every day life into a global mission now impacting nearly 500,000 children worldwide. Through stories of miracles, provision, deep loss, healing, and hope, Penny reveals how God works through ordinary people who are willing to look up, listen, and respond.This episode is filled with encouragement for anyone who feels busy, unqualified, late, or unsure of what God is asking next. If you’ve ever wondered whether your simple yes could truly matter—this conversation will ignite your faith.In This Episode, You’ll Hear:How God calls us through small clues rather than full clarityWhy feeling unequipped can actually be an advantageThe story behind Generation of Hope and the Clubhouse in a Box programReal-life miracles, provision, and supernatural encountersHow to slow down, look up, and notice God’s invitations in everyday lifeWhy love—not perfection—is the greatest qualificationScripture Highlight:“Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly and abundantly above all that we ask or imagine…” — Ephesians 3:20*Disclaimer: Please be advised there is some sensitive content relating to human trafficking. 📌 Connect with Generation of Hope:Website: www.generationofhope.comFacebook: Generation of HopeInstagram: @generationofhopeloves📌 FREE OVERCOMER PACKET!  https://www.kierstenclegg.com/overcomerIf this episode encouraged you, consider sharing it with someone who needs a reminder that God still calls, still leads, and still multiplies a willing heart.✨ Don’t miss this invitation to step into your yes.🔔Subscribe for more faith based conversations ⭐Leave a Review!📣Don’t be shy- Share this episode with someone who comes to mind.

What do you do when your prayers seem unanswered and your heart feels shattered?In this powerful episode of Igniting Hearts, Kiersten sits down with longtime friend Roxanne Matsukado— Bible teacher, writer and worshiper—for an honest conversation about reclaiming hope in the middle of heartbreak. Roxanne shares her journey navigating disappointment and loss when everything she expected fell apart.Together, they explore what it means to walk through suffering without walking alone, how redefining identity in Christ can shift despair into strength, and why learning to say “we” instead of “me” with God changes everything. You’ll hear practical ways to build an identity anchored in Christ, learn how to recognize and respond to God’s voice. This conversation sheds light on how God’s “no” or “not yet” can ultimately bring healing and purpose for us, and glory to God.If you’ve ever felt broken, weary, or unsure how to move forward, this conversation will remind you that God sees you, walks with you, and is faithfully putting every piece back together.✨ A hope-filled episode for anyone navigating loss, waiting seasons, or the journey of hearing God’s voice and standing strong in their identity.Key Takeaways:✨You Were Never Meant to Carry It AloneBreakthrough came when identity shifted from “I have to do this” to “we are doing this together.”Jesus doesn’t just walk beside you—He walks with you and in you.✨God’s “No” Is Not Rejection—It’s Redirection for His GloryUnanswered prayers don’t mean you failed or missed God.Even in loss, delay, and suffering, He is present, purposeful, and working for good.✨Identity Is Powerful, but Oneness With Christ Is TransformationalKnowing who you are matters—but knowing who you are in changes everything.When emotions are shattered, anchoring your life in “we, not me” restores hope and strength.📌 Resources Mentioned/ Stay ConnectedFREE OVERCOMER PACKET!  https://www.kierstenclegg.com/overcomer📖Going After More: Leaving Limitations to Pursue the God of PossibilitiesAuthor Signed Copy: https://pci.jotform.com/form/232815439200147Book Info: www.kierstenclegg.com/book📬 Connect with Roxanne Matsukado: @roxyjohn17 on instagram🔔Subscribe to the conversations ⭐Leave a Review!📣Don’t be shy- Share this episode

In this episode of Igniting Hearts, Kiersten sits down with prophetic coach, speaker, and teacher Julie Richards to explore the power of God nudges—those quiet invitations from the Holy Spirit that guide us, especially during seasons of transition. Julie shares her journey from a 17-year career in public education to stepping into a different ministry space, revealing how obedience in ordinary spaces can lead to extraordinary impact.Through stories of prayer, risk, and faithfulness within everyday moments, Julie illustrates how God’s presence transforms environments when we create space for Him. What began as simple acts of prayer and worship in hallways and classrooms became a powerful movement of intercession, community, and spiritual renewal. As the conversation unfolds, listeners are invited to see that God wastes nothing—every season, every “yes,” and every act of obedience prepares us for what’s next.Together, Kiersten and Julie encourage listeners to lean into God’s nearness, linger in His presence, and walk with courage through open doors. This episode is a compelling reminder that favor may open the door, but courage is required to walk through it—and the adventure with God is always worth it!Key Takeaways✨God Nudges Are Invitations, Not Interruptions The Holy Spirit’s nudges are gentle invitations into deeper connection and alignment with God. When we slow down, listen, and respond, we partner with Him in ways that can transform not only our own lives but the environments around us.✨Favor Opens Doors, but Courage Walks Through Them God’s favor creates opportunity, but it takes courage to step into the unknown. Courage is built in God’s presence—by lingering, savoring moments with Him, and trusting that He is near even when the path feels risky or unclear.✨God Wastes Nothing—Your Obedience Prepares the Way for Others Every act of faithfulness matters. What you steward today—your prayers, worship, and obedience—can create spiritual ground others will one day step into. Your “yes” may be the foundation for someone else’s breakthrough.📌 Resources Mentioned/ Stay Connected📖Going After More: Leaving Limitations to Pursue the God of PossibilitiesAuthor Signed Copy: https://pci.jotform.com/form/232815439200147Book Info: www.kierstenclegg.com/book📬 Connect with Julie: https://www.juliekreslrichards.comSocial Media: @juliekreslrichards🔔Subscribe for more faith based conversations ⭐Leave a Review!📣Share this episode with someone who comes to mind.

Have you ever sensed God calling you into something new, yet the timing and uncertainty made it hard to take that first step?In this episode, Kiersten and her guest Rock dive into the practical and spiritual realities of carrying a God-given dream connected to your destiny. The invitation to “more” opens up an honest conversation about the power of surrender, trusting God when things don’t make sense, and why God’s timing doesn’t always look the way we expect it to.They unpack how resistance should not deter us from obedience, but provide opportunity to trust in God’s faithfulness despite the tension. Together they explore what trust looks like during the journey —even when circumstances don’t make sense.Their personal stories reveal the deeper work God does beneath the surface: shifting mindsets, strengthening faith, and aligning hearts with His purpose. They also discuss modeling trust in life, ministry, and marriage, and how rest and surrender are the keys.Throughout the conversation, listeners will hear testimonies of God’s unexpected provision and the unforced rhythms of grace that shape every believer’s journey.The episode ends with a powerful prayer for alignment, awakening, and preparation for what God is building in the days ahead.Takeaways:🔥Surrender Unlocks Breakthrough: Genuine spiritual growth happens when we release control and allow God to move.🔥God Works Beneath the Surface: Even when life doesn’t look productive, God is doing deep, unseen heart work.🔥Trust Leads to Transformation: Surrender isn’t weakness—it’s trust. And trust is where God does His most powerful work.📌 Resources Mentioned 📖Going After More: Leaving Limitations to Pursue the God of PossibilitiesSigned copy link: https://pci.jotform.com/form/232815439200147Book page on website: www.kierstenclegg.com/book📬 Connect with Raquel www.raquelorona.com🔔Subscribe for more faith based conversations ⭐Leave a Review!📣Don’t be shy- share this episode with someone who comes to mind.Chapter Markers00:00 Introduction to Dreams and Journeys01:25 What to Expect on Today's Episode02:06 Guest Introduction03:17 The Journey May not Match Expectations07:47 Dreams Don't Come With Convenience10:09 Tension of Trust15:30 Can You Feel Peace When Nothing Else Makes Sense19:28 The Weight of Destiny21:41 Tension in Waiting for Provision25:07 The Testimony after Tension26:41 Trusting God in Marriage and Ministry30:23 Tension is Opportunity for Deep Work32:38 Tension is Trumped by Surrender34:03 Unforced Rhythms of Grace36:06 Rest is Sitting With God in Preparation for More38:00 Cease Striving and Align with Trust39:10 Rest Creates Intimacy which Defines Identity40:14 Dreaming Ahead41:30 Prayer: Aligned, Awakened, and Prepared

In this episode, host Kiersten Clegg sits down with Raquel (“Rock”)—founder of Fearless Rock Ministries—to unpack what it really looks like to say “yes” to God, especially when it feels inconvenient, uncomfortable, or impossible. If you’ve been trying to hear God’s voice, figure out your calling, or step out of your comfort zone, this conversation is for you.Rock shares her powerful faith journey from radical salvation, to Bible school and prophetic commissioning, to leaving a long nursing career for full-time ministry. Throughout her story, she openly processes the tension between calling vs. comfort, performance vs. rest, provision vs. trust, and how God develops our identity in Christ while inviting us into deeper obedience.Listeners will gain practical insight on following God’s leading, including how Rock navigated work, finances, mindset shifts, and hearing God in everyday decisions. You’ll hear real examples of how God confirmed direction, provided supernaturally, and reshaped her identity for assignment.If you feel under-qualified, unsure, or stuck between what’s comfortable and what God is calling you into, this episode will build your faith. It’s a timely reminder that God doesn’t ask us to be qualified—He asks us to be surrendered.KEY TAKEAWAYSTrust Requires Obedience: Following God means stepping into unfamiliar places before we feel ready.Identity Matters: False humility and poverty mindsets limit our ability to walk boldly in our calling.Provision Follows Obedience: God resources what He initiates; obedience unlocks provision.Performance Isn’t Partnership: Striving is not the same as obeying—God invites rest and partnership.God Speaks in the Familiar: Hearing God is often subtle, conversational, and recognizable over time.Your Yes Has Generational Impact: God thinks generationally, not momentarily.Outcomes Belong to God: Our role is obedience—God handles results, people, and timing.📌 Resources Mentioned 📖Going After More: Leaving Limitations to Pursue the God of PossibilitiesSigned copy link: https://pci.jotform.com/form/232815439200147Book page on website: www.kierstenclegg.com/book📬 Connect with Raquel www.raquelorona.com🔔Subscribe for more faith based conversations ⭐Leave a Review!📣 Share this episode with someone who comes to mind.CHAPTER MARKERS00:00 Introduction to Raw Conversations03:19 The Journey of Faith and Encounters05:37 Understanding Ministry and Calling07:13 Seeking God’s Guidance in Challenges09:10 Hearing God’s Voice and Trusting His Direction13:10 Stewarding for More Than Temporary Impact13:35 Stepping into Destiny and Obedience16:09 Balancing Obedience and Busyness17:40 Provision and Trust in God’s Plan19:10 Aligning Hearts with God’s Words23:17 The Power of Surrender and Multiplication24:29 Mindset Shifts: Overcoming Limited Beliefs26:47 Awareness and Identity29:34 The Process of Renewal and Transformation32:59 Aligning with Truth: The Role of Revelation33:48 Practical Steps to Surrender and Activation38:33 Aligning with Truth40:32 Releasing Blessings and Final Thoughts

“What if the conversation you hear today is the spark that ignites your heart and awakens fresh hunger for God?”Join me for the "Why" behind the podcast and the "What to expect." At the very core of Igniting Hearts Podcast is the belief that God steps into ordinary moments so HE can bring transformation and reveal Himself- his ways and truth to the deepest places of our heart.Conversations and questions are great places that allow Jesus to draw near and begin revealing Himself. It is in the every day life that He shows up, steps in, and invites us deeper into relationship, so our hearts can burn within us!Friend, today could be the conversation that ignites your heart, stirs hunger, and increases faith. This could be the moment that shifts things! Listen and see if your heart responds and gets ignited! This could just be the moment you have been praying for!

What if the ordinary life you’re living… isn’t all God designed for you? What if the dreams in your heart are actually invitations from Heaven… drawing you toward purpose.If you’ve wondered what it actually looks like to live with courage and faith in the middle of real life, you’re in the right place.Igniting Hearts Podcast- “Real stories that spark faith and fuel purpose.” This is the space where ordinary lives meet extraordinary God moments. That’s right - Real-life dialogue about living out your faith when life is messy, busy, uncertain, or stretching you.Find out what to expect each week!💫raw, relevant, supernatural revelation that invites you into hope, freedom, and your God-given identity.💫authentic, unfiltered conversations full of practical stories that give space for passions and gifting to come alive!