Straight From The Heart(land)

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, w…

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 han…

Christine is discovering all sorts of quirks of her own and her family's during the quarantine. Plus, quirks that only a quarantine would bring into our lives (hello, social distance parades, zoom ha…

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…

From my quarantine to yours....hello!

Checking in to see how everyone is doing and sharing my personal ups and downs, including a major revelation that I got yesterday just when I desperately needed …

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 o…

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.

Pl…

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 t…

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 Thanksgiv…

Have you ever felt overwhelmed in your mind or heart? Me, too! In fact, I probably described all of us at some point. But, now more than ever we can all use some soul minimalism. 

What is it?? Just l…

Didn't lead with a hug? Failed to take them to the doctor in a timely manner? Yep, done it! After a broken collarbone, a sprained wrist and twisted knee (and that's just this fall!), Christine has le…

Raise your hand if you're feeling stressed out. {Christine with both hands raised high.}

Whether it's a perfect storm of scheduling demands, crazy circumstances you didn't expect, or your own procras…

This is the best time of year for tv! All of our old favorite shows return and lots of new ones promise us hours of viewing pleasure. It's good to be a tv watcher right now!

Christine shares the scoo…

Ever experienced identity theft?? Christine may have just lost hers!

Listen to this week's podcast to hear about her car buying adventure, how she handed over her info, how we all face identity theft…

Are you a good or bad decision maker? And does faith simplify or complicate your process? Join Christine in this week's discussion about making decisions and how her 20-something self had A LOT to le…

After two crazy incidents involving Kwik Star's grace and generosity, Christine reflects on the generosity of strangers and whether it is easier to give or to receive.

(This episode could also be tit…

Just in time for those fall sports contests kicking off this week, Christine is sharing her thoughts on a recent editorial written to rein in unruly sports parents and adult fans. Listen to make sure…