Straight From The Heart(land)

We continue our series on Belonging taking a look at the one person we're guaranteed to belong to perfectly - God. He chose you to be part of his family, a place you'll always belong, and wants you t…

We weren't meant to do life or faith alone. We were created to belong to one another and do life in community. But, what does that mean and how can we make that happen in our own lives? Join Christin…

Kids have so many options for activities these days. It's enough to make your head spin just thinking about it, let alone bust your budget and schedule. In this week's podcast, Christine identifies t…

Ever felt the pressure to perform or be perfect? Tired of trying to gain others approval while losing yourself in the process? In this week's podcast, Christine and Sarah discuss their own struggles …

Christine interviews Simple Purposeful Living's Erin Port about strategies for kicking off the new year, including goal setting and how to find success by making those resolutions both simple and pur…

Remember that "Grown-Up Christmas List," classic song by Amy Grant? In this week's episode, Christine and Sarah create their own grown-up Christmas lists, including peace on earth and a solution to m…

What's your favorite Christmas treat, song, or movie? Do you have a favorite gift or memory? In the second week of Christmas with the Meggisons, Christine asks her kids these questions and also what …

The Meggison kids are taking over the podcast sharing with Christine all about their Christmas traditions, including the ones they like, the ones they don't (can you say Christmas lights??), and whic…

Whether you're a Black Friday veteran or a Black Friday rookie, this episode will give you all kinds of tips and tricks for maximizing your shopping experience, including how to stay on budget, get t…

Infobesity. Infoxication. Information Overload. Information Anxiety. No matter what you call it, we're living in a world with TMI: too much information! Christine and Sarah discuss how it's affecting…

In a world filled with evil, death, cancer, natural disasters, abuse, and all manners of darkness, our natural question is: why do bad things happen? Christine takes a crack at answering this common …

Losing a child is most people's worst nightmare. And that's exactly what happened to Alexandra Knaub in January 2018. Now, less than 10 months since this tragic event, Alexandra shares with Christine…

In 2006, Sally Drees got the shock of her life. She tested positive for breast cancer and that began her, now, 12-year fight with this disease. For years Sally was angry and afraid. But, two years ag…

Abbie Kampman is no stranger to tragedy. After growing up the daughter of an alcohol- and drug-addicted mother, in the summer of 1999 as a soon-to-be-freshman in high school, Abbie's mother and her b…

Sarah's back (yay!) and she and Christine are talking all about the new fall TV lineup. Listen in for what shows they're excited about and top recommendations for you to check out! Plus, a fall treat…

No better finale to our "Eat Your Heart Out" series than an interview with Iowa Girl Eats' Kristin Porter. Christine and Kristin talk food blogging, being your own boss, changes in blogging and food …

When did the simple act of eating get so confusing? Keto? Paleo? Whole 30? Gluten-free, dairy-free, and sugar-free? Add in discussions about organics, fats, intermittent fasting and gut health and it…

We're kicking off a new series this week: Eat Your Heart Out! It's all about food, so Christine offers a review of and ideas for the Instant Pot. And, as promised, she shares her thoughts (rant?) abo…