Episode 88 - Heart & Soul: A Centering Prayer For Advent

Christine is so happy to welcome Sarah Lubach back on the podcast for this important conversation about race and the events of the past few weeks. We discuss what we're learning, how we're failing, wh...

China's divorce rates skyrocketed after COVID-19 which gets Christine thinking about how all of our relationships - friendships, marriages and co-workers - will fare after all of this. How are we hand...

It's holy week! That seven days between Palm Sunday and Easter, filled with reflection, worship and traditions. How will COVID-19 change our approach to this coming weekend? I have mixed feelings and ...

Happy birthday to you! Happy birthday to you! Happy birthday, dear Straight From The Heart(land)! Happy birthday to you!! Christine is celebrating four years of podcast fun and talking about living ou...

My word for 2020 changed! Hear why and how this year's word is challenging me to stop riding the emotional roller coaster and start responding vs. reacting. Plus, What's Making My Heart Beat!...

In honor of MLK Jr Day on Monday, Christine is sharing frankly about the lack of diversity in her own life and why she thinks that is. True confessions...and plans to change this reality. Plus, crazy ...

I set out to read 52 books (one per week) in 2019. Did I make the goal? Find out in this week's episode, including who are my favorite authors and what are my top picks for best books of the year. Plu...

When the weather outside is frightful, a cozy movie sounds so delightful! In this week's podcast episode, Christine brings you her top, family-friendly holiday movies. Check this list twice because th...

Yes, there's much to be thankful for. But before we share gratitude around the table on Thursday, I have a few things I'd like to get off my chest.  Plus, two important questions related to Thanksgivi...