Heart Lessons Podcast

By Sarah Rieke

Self-Help Religion & Spirituality Kids & Family Christianity

What's Heart Lessons Podcast about?

Inspiring and encouraging women to walk well in the story that God has written for them by interviewing amazing women who are doing that very thing. Real women. Real stories. Real faith.

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Heart Lessons Podcast episodes:

04.17.2019
Episode 86: How God Can Use Our Brokenness for Beauty
Mo Mydlo is an author and speaker with a passion to help women renew their minds in the word of God. Today we have a very open conversation on how God can use all manner of brokenness in our lives...
03.27.2019
Episode 83: Trusting God's Path and Promise
Today I am joined by 5x gestational surrogate, Tiffany Jo Baker. She shares her experience of carrying other women's babies to make their motherhood dreams come true. Today she shares such sweet encouragement about how we can trust the path...
03.20.2019
Episode 82: My Chic Obsession
Today's episode features fashion and lifestyle blogger Carolyn Arentson. We chat about fashion and faith and what we can expect to see in stores this spring! My prayer as you listen is that you will feel free to embrace your...
03.13.2019
Episode 81: Loving Well Within Our Differences
Today I am joined by author Dorena Williamson. She offers biblical wisdom and insight into how we can love our sisters in Christ well, even when our differences might create obstacles to that goal. Heart Lesson: God is writing my story. Dorena...
03.06.2019
Episode 80: The Problem with Envy
Today's episode features Tilly Dillehay. She offers some very insightful wisdom when it comes to envy. My prayer as you listen is that you will be able to identify what exactly you are envying in another woman so that you can confess...
02.27.2019
Episode 79: The Unaltered Grace of the Gospel
This week we hear from Rachel Lawrence, host of the Unaltered Grace Podcast. Rachel shares her story of coming to Christ, the foundations of the gospel, and why it’s worth living your life for Jesus. My prayer as you listen is...
02.13.2019
Episode 78: Marriage is Sanctifying
Today I am joined by Ruth Chou Simons from Gracelaced. We discuss the realities of marriage, and the truth that marriage is designed to be a reflection of God’s love for His church. If you aren't married, don’t tune out! This...
02.06.2019
Episode 77: Responding To God's Love Through Worship
Today on Heart Lessons, singer-songwriter Caroline Cobb shares her thoughts on why God’s great love for us compels us to worship with song. My prayer as you listen is that you will see how worshiping the Lord is both our response...
01.30.2019
Episode 76: Imperfect Courage
CEO of Noonday Collection, Jessica Honegger, shares the truth that we don't have to have it all figured out before we step forward in faith to do big things for the Lord. We can leave behind our comfort and move...
01.23.2019
Episode 75: Lose Guilt, Work Smarter, and Thrive
In this episode of the Heart Lessons Podcast we continue our January heart focus of gracious new beginnings. Jessica Turner, author of Stretched Too Thin, offers encouragement to us women on how to lose guilt, work smarter, and thrive...
01.16.2019
Episode 74: Spending Time in God's Word Through Verse Mapping
Author Kristy Cambron walks us through the verse mapping technique of studying scripture and encourages us all to foster a love for God's word and be in it daily. Connect with Kristy: website // verse mapping website // instagram Connect with Sarah:...
01.09.2019
Episode 73: Permission to Live Like A Lazy Genius
Kendra Adachi, aka The Lazy Genius, gives us permission to be a genius about the things that matter and lazy about the things that don't. Connect with Kendra: The Lazy Genius Collective Heart Lesson: Sit with my friend Jesus and abide in His moment...
01.03.2019
Episode 72: The Year of Living Happy
Happy New Year! In today's episode of Heart Lessons, Alli Worthington gives us permission to pursue the things which make us most happy, and let go of the things that don't including the tyranny of the urgent, toxic relationships, and...
12.31.2018
Episode 71: Looking Ahead to 2019 + A *BIG* Announcement
Looking ahead to 2019 and what to expect from the Heart Lessons Podcast PLUS announcing something very exciting debuting next year. Thank you for all of your support for the show ... it means so much. Here's to a great 2019! Find...
12.18.2018
Episode 70: Surviving the Holiday Hustle
Sarah Bragg of the Surviving Sarah podcast joins me on Heart Lessons today and walks us through how to survive some of the major issues of the holiday season. We talk about things like planning, decorating, eating, and gifts. Sarah...
12.11.2018
Episode 69: A Better Mom Holiday
Ruth Schwenk of thebettermom.com encourages mothers to embrace the process of becoming better over striving for perfect. She also takes that grace-filled principle and applies it to our holiday seasons, encouraging us to celebrate in the way that is best...
12.04.2018
Episode 68: Unwrapping the Names of Jesus
Asheritah Ciuciu ushers us into greater joy and wonder of the Christmas season by unwrapping the different names for our Savior, Jesus. Connect with Asheritah: blog // facebook // instagram // book Connect with Sarah this week on instagram for a giveaway...
11.27.2018
Episode 67: Finding Her Voice
Christian music icon Sandi Patty shares how some very formative experiences in her younger years caused her to feel silenced. In today's episode, she shares her journey of finding her voice again and encourages all of us to speak our...
11.13.2018
Episode 66: A Turquoise Table Thanksgiving
Today on Heart Lessons I chat with Kristin Schell, the wonderful heart behind the Turquoise Table/Front Yard People Movement. Our conversation centers on bringing the heart of the turquoise table--community and genuine connection-- to our Thanksgiving tables. Plus, Kristin's favorite...
11.06.2018
Episode 65: How Brokenness Leads Us to Jesus
Today on Heart Lessons, recording artist Nichole Nordeman shares how she learned dependency on Jesus because of her broken marriage. She shares how the pain of her divorce caused her to develop greater authenticity with others, and with Jesus....
11.02.2018
Lighthearted #6
"If you want to know all of my deepest, darkest secrets, listen to this episode." -Hayley Morgan, Author of Preach to Yourself Snickers+Diet Coke = breakfast, the value of the instant pot, and Hayley's longterm vision for women in the church. Connect...
10.30.2018
Episode 64: Ask Us Anything
Today's episode is the audio version of the FB Live: Ask Us Anything video I did with Holly Colonna and Kristin Hernandez of Through The Lens Podcast. We take the time to answer listener submitted questions regarding pregnancy and infant...
10.23.2018
Episode 63: Wholeness and Healing for Post-Abortive Women
Today's episode features Amber Newberry. Amber opens up her heart and shares her story of abortion, and how Jesus redeemed and restored her. Amber's story is a perfect picture of God's matchless grace. My prayer is that this episode will...
10.16.2018
Episode 62: Perinatal Bereavement Support
Today's conversation features Deb Dougherty, the Perinatal Bereavement RN for our local hospitals. Deb shares her story of losing her baby boy, how she serves bereaved mothers, the difference between depression and grief, and ideas for keeping your baby's memory...
10.09.2018
Episode 61: Wrestling is Still Holding On
Today's episode features Kristin Hernandez, co-host of Through The Lens Podcast. Today Kristin shares her stories of infant loss and multiple miscarriages. Her honesty and vulnerability in this episode are deeply encouraging for any of us who have had to wrestle...
10.03.2018
Episode 60: Grace Like Scarlett
Today's episode features Adriel Booker. Adriel shares her story of multiple miscarriages, encourages loss mothers in their grief, and advocates for their care. She also challenges us to allow the Lord to remake our pain into something beautiful. Connect with Adriel:...
09.25.2018
Episode 59: Loving Outside of Your Comfort Zone
Today I have the privilege of chatting with Deidra Riggs. Deidra is an author and speaker passionate about showing God's love to the world. We talk about what it means to love outside of our comfort zones in order to...
09.18.2018
Episode 58: Love Defined
Today, I talk with Bethany and Kristen of Girl Defined Ministries. We chat about pursuing godly relationships and being content in waiting. We also tackle questions like can we really be "just friends" with guys, and do Christian girls have to...
09.11.2018
Episode 57: Love Does for Kids
In today's episode of the Heart Lessons Podcast, I chat with Lindsey Goff Viducich. Lindsey is a teacher with a passion for showing kids how to love others. Lindsey shares some inspirational stories from her own childhood, as well as...
09.04.2018
Episode 56: You, Me, and the Enneagram
Today I chat with Beth McCord about the Enneagram personality typing system, what it is, how we can use it to better understand ourselves and others, and how the Gospel redeems even the most challenging aspects of our personalities. My...
08.14.2018
Episode 55: Touched by God, Fully Restored
Today's episode of the Heart Lessons Podcast features author, speaker, podcaster, and radio show host, Autumn Miles. Passionate about bold truth and raw faith, she shares her testimony of abuse, and how the Lord has redeemed her story of domestic...
08.08.2018
Episode 54: Helping Children Through Grief, Part II
Today's episode of the Heart Lessons Podcast features my son, Micah, as he shares his heart and his experience in losing two infant siblings. He answers some of your questions and offers some sweet and encouraging words to other kids...
07.31.2018
Episode 53: Helping Children Through Grief
Such an honor to speak to Kathleen Fucci and learn more about her wonderful ministry to help children process their grief. There was so much truth in this episode about God, who He is despite our suffering, and the realities of...
07.24.2018
Episode 52: Keep Going in God's Grace
Today's guest on the Heart Lessons Podcast is children's author, Amy Parker. Today we chat about Amy's books, the importance of grace in parenting and grace in life and how, if we serve well where we are, we are reaching...
07.17.2018
Episode 51: Am I Enough
Today's episode of the Heart Lessons Podcast features Grace Valentine, a young woman with a heart for Jesus and a passion for helping other young women find their identity and sufficiency in Christ. Today we are celebrating the launch of...
07.10.2018
Episode 50: Unbridled Faith
This episode features Cara Whitney, wife of Dan Whitney (aka Larry the Cable Guy). Cara shares her testimony of coming to trust Christ as her personal Savior and how caring for her horses gave her a unique glimpse into the...
07.03.2018
Episode 49: Out of the Blue
On today's episode, I chat with Tracey Murtha. We talk about her husband's cancer journey and the challenges of living without him. We also talk about how Greg's diagnosis unlocked a passion for people, and how Tracey continues to live...
06.26.2018
Episode 48: Kind is the New Classy
Today's episode of the Heart Lessons Podcast features actor, producer, and author Candace Cameron Bure. We chat about her newest book, Kind is the New Classy, why kindness is so important, and how you can be bold and direct, but...
06.12.2018
The Father's Day Series: Fatherhood, Race, and Unity in the Gospel
On this episode, Nigel Anderson shares his perspective on fatherhood, approaching racial issues with grace, and unity under the good news of the gospel. This is a sensitive but important topic, and I am so thankful for Nigel's willingness to...
06.12.2018
The Father's Day Series Part II: Fatherhood and Infant Loss
In this second part of the Father's Day series, Chris Tate shares his heart and his journey with infant loss. He shares the story of his two beautiful baby girls, Ellie and Elsie, and speaks openly about what it is...
06.12.2018
The Father's Day Series Part I: Leading Your Family Well
In Part I of the Father's Day Series here on the Heart Lessons Podcast, Jerrad Lopes from Dad Tired shares what it means for a husband and father to lead his family well, and to look to the perfect Father...
05.29.2018
Episode 47: Unexpected
Christine Caine, author, speaker, and founder of Propel Women and the A21 Campaign, talks about what it means to live a faith-filled life in the midst of unexpected and often unwelcome circumstances. Connect with Christine: website // instagram // facebook //...
05.22.2018
Even Broken Can Be Beautiful IV:
In this episode, I share the part of my story where I was most angry at God. You might be surprised to hear that it was not when my unborn babies were diagnosed or in the grieving months that followed...
05.11.2018
IV: The Mother's Day Series: Motherhood and Teenagers
Sophie Hudson, aka Boo Mama, shares what it is like to mother a teenager. From what she tells me, it's actually pretty fantastic. Connect with Sophie: blog // facebook // instagram // twitter // books // Big Boo Cast Heart Lesson: My...
05.11.2018
III. The Mother's Day Series: Invisible Motherhood
Visit sarahrieke.com/podcast for complete show notes Find the Dear Loss Mama, It's Okay If ... series here Caitlin Mathieu of Due to Joy talks about what it means to be an invisible mother, a mother with no living children. Connect with Caitlin:...
05.08.2018
I. The Mother's Day Series: Heavenly-Minded Motherhood
Katie Bennett, author of Heavenly-Minded Mom, shares what it means to mother in light of eternity and how that truth can transform our everyday lives. Connect with Katie: website // book // facebook // instagram// podcast Visit sarahrieke.com/podcast for complete show notes Click...
05.08.2018
II. The Mother's Day Series: Mothering A Transracial Family
My dear friend, Lauren Casper, joins us for this episode of the Mother's Day series and shares what it means to mother a transracial family and embrace the diversity of skin colors and cultures within her own home. Connect with Lauren:...
04.24.2018
Episode 46: Always Enough, Never Too Much
Hayley Morgan, co-author of Wild & Free and Always Enough, Never Too Much, comes to the podcast today to talk about walking wild and free in who God made us to be. We also talk fearing ourselves, the enneagram, and...
04.17.2018
Episode 45: I Can't Believe You Just Said That!
Ginger Hubbard shares her insights, wisdom, and all-around awesome tips for reaching our children with heart-oriented training. She aims not to only change their behavior, but reach their hearts. Connect with Ginger: book // website // facebook // instagram // youtube Visit...
04.03.2018
Episode 44: I Will Love You Forever
Cori Salchert shares her heart behind fostering terminally ill babies and children. Her transparency as to the level of faith it takes to stay committed to this beautiful and yet heavy work God has called her to is such a...

What's Heart Lessons Podcast about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

Heart Lessons Podcast episodes:

Episode 86: How God Can Use Our Brokenness for Beauty

Episode 83: Trusting God's Path and Promise

Episode 82: My Chic Obsession

Episode 81: Loving Well Within Our Differences

Episode 80: The Problem with Envy

Episode 79: The Unaltered Grace of the Gospel

Episode 78: Marriage is Sanctifying

Episode 77: Responding To God's Love Through Worship

Episode 76: Imperfect Courage

Episode 75: Lose Guilt, Work Smarter, and Thrive

Episode 74: Spending Time in God's Word Through Verse Mapping

Episode 73: Permission to Live Like A Lazy Genius

Episode 72: The Year of Living Happy

Episode 71: Looking Ahead to 2019 + A *BIG* Announcement

Episode 70: Surviving the Holiday Hustle

Episode 69: A Better Mom Holiday

Episode 68: Unwrapping the Names of Jesus

Episode 67: Finding Her Voice

Episode 66: A Turquoise Table Thanksgiving

Episode 65: How Brokenness Leads Us to Jesus

Lighthearted #6

Episode 64: Ask Us Anything

Episode 63: Wholeness and Healing for Post-Abortive Women

Episode 62: Perinatal Bereavement Support

Episode 61: Wrestling is Still Holding On

Episode 60: Grace Like Scarlett

Episode 59: Loving Outside of Your Comfort Zone

Episode 58: Love Defined

Episode 57: Love Does for Kids

Episode 56: You, Me, and the Enneagram

Episode 55: Touched by God, Fully Restored

Episode 54: Helping Children Through Grief, Part II

Episode 53: Helping Children Through Grief

Episode 52: Keep Going in God's Grace

Episode 51: Am I Enough

Episode 50: Unbridled Faith

Episode 49: Out of the Blue

Episode 48: Kind is the New Classy

The Father's Day Series: Fatherhood, Race, and Unity in the Gospel

The Father's Day Series Part II: Fatherhood and Infant Loss

The Father's Day Series Part I: Leading Your Family Well

Episode 47: Unexpected

Even Broken Can Be Beautiful IV:

IV: The Mother's Day Series: Motherhood and Teenagers

III. The Mother's Day Series: Invisible Motherhood

I. The Mother's Day Series: Heavenly-Minded Motherhood

II. The Mother's Day Series: Mothering A Transracial Family

Episode 46: Always Enough, Never Too Much

Episode 45: I Can't Believe You Just Said That!

Episode 44: I Will Love You Forever

Episode 71: Looking Ahead to 2019 + A BIG Announcement