Tina Talks

Christina is joined today by Tabbatha Adams to talk about her journey from reluctant missionary to five years serving in Southeast Asia. She shares what God taught her about surrender and obedience, and how living on mission for Christ applies to everyday life right here at home.Ladies Tea RegistrationTab's Sweeter Than Honey Devotional--------------------------------------------------------------------Form for QuestionsVideo Chapters:0:00 — Intro4:20 — Tabbatha's Background & Coming to Harvest Church6:15 — The Call to the Mission Field10:00 — Leaving Everything Behind20:24 — Five Years Abroad: Finding Peace & Purpose28:00 — Evacuated Home During COVID & Starting Over Again34:24 — Living on Mission in American Culture: Busyness, Kids & Priorities44:56 — Scripture, Surrender & Final Encouragement--------------------------------------------------------------------Visit our website at harvestpa.orgCheck out Harvest's other podcast, @PickUpTheMike ​

Tina and Mandy dig in to the digital dangers targeting your kids right now — from YouTube Kids and Roblox to AI chatbots and social media. They break down why your 11-year-old can't handle a smartphone, when exploitation actually happens and how to talk to your kids about it, and the two approaches every Christian parent needs to know when navigating the digital age.Things Mentioned in Episode:- Register for the ⁠Ladies Tea⁠ while spots last!- Book: The Gospel Comes with a Housekey- Plugged In (christian media reviews)- Bari Weiss Podcast Episode--------------------------------------------------------------------Form for QuestionsVideo Chapters:0:00 – Intro7:00 – YouTube Kids Is Not Safe15:04 – Online Exploitation20:08 – AI Dangers28:20 – Two Parenting Strategies: Shelter vs. Expose40:45 – Good Screen Alternatives for Little Kids43:34 – Phone Rules, Social Media Age Limits & Snapchat52:43 – Teaching Boys to Look Away--------------------------------------------------------------------Visit our website at harvestpa.orgCheck out Harvest's other podcast, @PickUpTheMike ​

Christina sits down with Sandra Morris and Gail Frack to talk about their personal journeys of healing after abortion, the difference between forgiveness and true freedom, and how the Conquerors ministry is helping women walk in freedom at Harvest Church.Email Conquerors - ConquerorsPA@outlook.com--------------------------------------------------------------------Form for Questions: https://forms.gle/FtEsbDD8zsy6c9z88Video Chapters:0:00 – Intro1:30 – Sandra's Upbringing and Life Changing Decision10:01 – Sandra Coming to Christ14:10 – Sandra Meets John & Builds a New Life26:12 – Gail's Story: Growing Up Catholic & a Rebellious Teen29:32 – Gail's Pregnancy at 17 & Coming to Faith41:50 – What Is Conquerors?45:14 – Forgiven vs. Healed: The Lazarus Analogy58:29 – How the Church Should Talk About Abortion--------------------------------------------------------------------Visit our church website at harvestpa.orgCheck out Harvest's other podcast, @PickUpTheMike ​

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Mandy's back with Christina this week to talk about what makes a truly solid friendship, and why choosing the wrong friends will change who you are. They also dive into the biblical principles behind loyalty, honesty, and learning to love the people you don't naturally click with.Unoffendable Book - https://a.co/d/0aimFvkx--------------------------------------------------------------------Form for Questions: https://forms.gle/FtEsbDD8zsy6c9z88Video Chapters:0:00 - Intro2:59 - Choosing the Right Friends7:24 - How to Make Adult Friends12:24 - Overcoming Jealousy in Friendships18:20 - Loyalty & Commitment in Friendship23:55 - Choosing Not to Be Offended36:20 - Speaking Truth in Love & Receiving It Humbly44:19 - Overcoming Friendship Breakups (CS Lewis Quote)51:40 - How to Love Someone You Don't Naturally Click With--------------------------------------------------------------------Visit our website at harvestpa.orgCheck out Harvest's other podcast, @PickUpTheMike

Christina sits down with her close friend Ginger Baker to talk about her and Bill's journey toward missionary work in Southeast Asia, why building the church isn't just for pastors and missionaries and the Bible Habit initiative at Harvest Church.Donate to the Bakers - https://give.pioneers.org/s-donateBible Habit -https://harvestpa.churchcenter.com/groups/growth-groups/the-bible-habit-all-campuses--------------------------------------------------------------------Form for Questions: https://forms.gle/FtEsbDD8zsy6c9z88Video Chapters:0:00 - Intro1:43 - The Bible Habit Details8:11 - How Ginger's Passion for Missions Began14:45 - How Ginger Met Her Husband, Bill on a Mission Trip20:41 Years of Waiting & Closed Doors23:44 Rethinking the Church's Role in Missions34:37 What Building the Church Looks Like for Everyone43:26 Our Success Is Guaranteed & Final Encouragement--------------------------------------------------------------------Visit our website at harvestpa.orgCheck out Harvest's other podcast, @PickUpTheMike​

When Moriah discovered her fifth pregnancy had implanted on her C-section scar, doctors immediately recommended termination. Facing life-threatening risks and weeks hospitalized, she and her husband chose to trust God with the outcome. This is the incredible story of baby Eden Faith.--------------------------------------------------------------------Form for Questions: https://forms.gle/FtEsbDD8zsy6c9z88Video Chapters:0:00 - Intro6:43 - Growing Up Pro-Life9:26 - Discovering the Fifth Pregnancy15:25 - Doctors Recommend Termination19:20 - Finding Hope Through Facebook Groups24:29 - Facing Public Criticism Online34:11 - Hospital Stay Begins at 23 Weeks46:00 - Delivery54:16 - Baby Eden's Miraculous Recovery--------------------------------------------------------------------Visit our website at harvestpa.orgCheck out Harvest's other podcast, youtube.com/@Pick Up the Mike

Tina and Mandy get real about depression—what it actually feels like, why Christians can still struggle with it, and practical ways to cope. From understanding the "depression pie" to biblical examples like Elijah and David, they share personal stories and honest advice for anyone walking through darkness or loving someone who is.Spurgen's Sorrows Book - https://a.co/d/jlFYi7g--------------------------------------------------------------------Form for Questions--------------------------------------------------------------------Video Chapters:0:00 Intro0:31 Defining Depression11:13 Christina's Journey21:00 Can Christians Be Depressed?26:56 Three Key Truths About Depression34:39 Coping Strategies1:04:45 Looking to Jesus: The Man of Sorrows--------------------------------------------------------------------Visit our website at harvestpa.orgCheck out Harvest's other podcast  ⁨@PickUpTheMike⁩ 

Mandy and Christina dive into their personal experiences with anxiety, sharing practical coping skills and biblical principles for finding peace. From childhood OCD to nervous breakdowns, they discuss when anxiety is a sin, medication, and why it's important to "do it scared." All this and more on this week's episode of Tina Talks!Books:Running Scared - https://a.co/d/5dQfDuNAnxious Kids, Anxious Parents - https://a.co/d/1WG40v3Walmart Spiral Note Cards - https://l1nq.com/AYwf1--------------------------------------------------------------------Form for Questions--------------------------------------------------------------------Video Chapters:0:00 - Intro2:03 - Anxiety in Mandy's Family12:15 - When Mandy's Anxiety Started20:05 - Medication Discussion & Debate29:00 - It's Not About the Nail34:46 - God's Sovereignty in Suffering52:54 - The Manna Principle--------------------------------------------------------------------Visit our church's website at harvestpa.orgCheck out Harvest's other podcast, @Pick Up the Mike

Christina sits down with Julia Mueller where she shares her journey of faith through miscarriage and foster care adoption. A raw, honest conversation about trusting God's sovereignty in suffering, and finding peace when life feels out of control. An encouraging word for any woman facing loss or struggling to surrender to God's will.--------------------------------------------------------------------Video Chapters:0:00 - Intro3:00 - Julia's Early Years8:27 - Miscarriages & Walking Through Loss24:52 - Adopting Six Siblings36:04 - Lessons on God's Sovereignty & Control45:48 - Key Scripture Verses for Hard Times54:24 - The Cost of Obedience & Foster Care--------------------------------------------------------------------Visit our website at harvestpa.orgCheck out Harvest's other podcast, @Pick Up the Mike

Struggling to balance ministry and family? Listen in as Harvest's Children's Ministry Director, Monica Clinch, shares hard-won lessons on capacity, burnout, and the savior complex. Learn why you can't pour from an empty vessel and how to serve without sacrificing your marriage or motherhood.--------------------------------------------------------------------Video Chapters:0:00 Intro2:05 Monica's Background10:42 Adoption Journey21:26 Pregnancy Surprises30:45 Balancing Ministry & Marriage40:34 Understanding Capacity & Avoiding Comparison50:49 Avoiding Burnout56:14 The Savior Complex--------------------------------------------------------------------Visit our website at harvestpa.orgCheck out Harvest's other podcast, @Pick Up the Mike

Jamie Killeen joins Christina on this month's episode of Tina Talks. She shares her journey from rule-following "good girl" to grace-filled mentor. After wrestling through a dark season of doubt, she discovered the freedom of God's grace and now passionately pours into women's lives. Jamie addresses the fears holding us back from mentorship—feeling unqualified, too young, or too old—and offers practical encouragement for building authentic relationships in the church. A must-listen for any woman wondering if she has something valuable to offer.--------------------------------------------------------------------Video Chapters:0:00 Intro2:35 Childhood Faith & Car Accident Testimony17:25 Wrestling with Speaking in Tongues Teaching24:04 Discovery of Grace & Reformed Theology32:45 The Value of Women Mentoring Women45:05 Age Is Not a Barrier to Mentorship52:14 Biblical Issues vs. Preferences57:05 Being Vulnerable in the Messy Seasons--------------------------------------------------------------------Visit our website at harvestpa.orgCheck out Harvest's other podcast, @Pick Up the Mike

Christina sits down with her best friend Mandy to discuss two often-overlooked principles for building a strong, healthy marriage. Mandy also opens up about how women struggle with lust differently than men, including through romance movies, books, and fantasy novels. This conversation is grounded in biblical wisdom and real-life experience, offering encouragement and practical advice for wives (or future wives) at any stage of marriage.Links:For Women Only Book - https://a.co/d/7Bty3fKFor Men Only Book - https://a.co/d/hAFN24dVideo Chapters:0:00 - Intro1:20 - Mandy's Passion for Marriage11:04 - Principle #1: Believe in Your Husband's Abilities24:03 - Principle #2: Prioritizing Intimacy in Marriage43:00 - Women & Lust: The Subtle StruggleVisit our website at harvestpa.orgCheck out Harvest's other podcast, @Pick Up the Mike

Listen in as our typical podcast producer, Salah, switches roles and interviews the host of Tina Talks, Christina Brooks! Video Chapters:0:00 - Introduction & Podcast Overview1:42 - Childhood & Family Background5:16 - Teen & College Years with Addiction15:06 - The Conversion Moment29:04 - Proposal Stories39:25 - Current Life & Foster CareTo learn more about Harvest Church, visit our website at harvestpa.org