The Stay in the room Podcast

Episode SummaryIn this episode, Jonathan interviews Heidi about her upcoming adventure—competing on Write or Flight, the first-ever reality TV show for memoir writers. Heidi shares how she was select…

Episode Summary:In this special family episode, we’re joined by our daughter Faith to talk candidly about her experience living—and thriving—with dyslexia. Faith shares what it was like to be diagnos…

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This episode goes deep. We’re joined by longtime friend, pastor, and adoption advocate Randy Bohlender for a raw and timely conversation about spiritual abuse, leadership failures, an…

 Episode Summary In this honest and reflective episode, Heidi shares the story behind one of her most impactful breakups—her slow, quiet, and deeply personal decision to walk away from alcohol. What …

Episode Summary:In this raw and relatable episode, we explore the dynamics of codependence, independence, and interdependence in relationships. Drawing from their 20+ years of marriage and personal r…

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In this eye-opening episode, we dive into the complexities of neurodivergence with our guest, Rebecca Armstead. Rebecca shares her deeply personal journey of discovering her neurodive…

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What happens when prayer alone isn’t enough? Coming from a charismatic faith background, we were taught that prayer could fix everything. But through life, loss, and healing, we’ve re…

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In this deeply personal episode, we finally share the story we’ve been alluding to over the past several episodes—our journey of recovery after betrayal. We open up about the hardest …

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For years, we lived in a mindset where every struggle, every emotion, every obstacle had an enemy behind it. If something went wrong, we had to pray harder, fight spiritual battles, a…

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For too long, the church has used forgiveness as a weapon—silencing victims, protecting abusers, and demanding reconciliation without accountability. And when it comes to God’s gender,…

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Ever heard phrases like, “Just pray about it,” or “Everything happens for a reason” when you’re struggling? While well-intended, this is often spiritual bypassing—using faith, positiv…

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Is “busy” your default answer to how you’re doing? In this episode, we tackle the pervasive mindset of hustle culture and the way society has turned busyness into a status symbol. Dra…

What does it really mean to “stay in the room”? In this episode, we’re unpacking the heart behind the phrase and what it looks like in real life—and what it doesn’t. We share the values that guide us…

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In this deeply personal follow-up to Episode 1, Heidi shares her side of the story—how pornography affected her life, her marriage, and her sense of self. Through raw and vulnerable …

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In our debut episode, Heidi takes on the role of interviewer as Jonathan shares his deeply personal journey with pornography. Together, we dive into the real problem behind porn (hin…