Have you ever trusted God with some parts of your life—but struggled to trust Him in others?

In this episode of the Igniting Hearts Podcast, Kiersten Clegg sits down with Janis Dennis for a powerful conversation about trusting God’s provision, healing past wounds, and learning to wait with faith. Janis shares her personal testimony of growing up in financial lack, facing foreclosure as an adult, and how God patiently restored her understanding of provision—not just financially, but emotionally and spiritually.

This episode explores how unresolved wounds can shape our view of God, why patience is often a season of redirection, and how true freedom comes when our heart posture aligns with trust rather than fear. Through Scripture, prayer, and honest storytelling, this conversation invites listeners to experience healing, restoration, and renewed confidence in God’s faithfulness.

Topics Covered:

• Trusting God in seasons of financial uncertainty
• Healing childhood wounds that affect faith
• Understanding God as a good Father and Provider
• The power of waiting and divine redirection
• Heart posture, tithing, and authentic worship
• Finding wholeness through God’s presence

🔑Key Takeaways:

Provision Is More Than Financial
God’s provision doesn’t stop at paying bills or meeting physical needs—He also longs to heal the hidden wounds of the heart and restore our inner world.

Waiting Is Often a Redirection
Seasons of patience are not passive; they are moments where God lovingly shifts our perspective, heals old beliefs, and invites us into deeper trust.

Heart Posture Matters More Than Performance
Whether it’s giving, serving, or worshiping, God is after authenticity and relationship—not religious obligation or people-pleasing.

📌 Resources Mentioned/ Stay Connected

Janis Website and Book Link:

📕Stories from The Heart Vol. 1

https://linktr.ee/jdennis8

Kiersten’s Website: kierstenclegg.com

Kiersten’s Book:

📕Going After More: Leaving Limitations to Pursue the God of Possibilities

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What would change if you awakened your God-given intuition and partnered it with the Holy Spirit?
In this episode of Igniting Hearts Podcast, Kiersten is joined by Nanette Foster, an Intuitive Leadership Coach, Flow Specialist, and author who empowers intuitive leaders, messengers, and creators to step into their destinies by reclaiming their intuition and flowing in partnership with Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. 

In this heartfelt conversation, Nanette Foster shares her powerful journey of stepping into freedom, creativity, and deeper connection with God. From an unexpected move to Alaska after divorce to discovering a more authentic, Spirit-led way of living, Nanette opens up about how spaciousness, healing, and surrender helped awaken her true identity and purpose.

Together, we explore what it means to “rewild” your heart — releasing rigid formulas, renewing your mind, and learning to recognize God’s voice through your unique, Spirit-led intuition. 

If you’ve ever felt stuck in autopilot or hungry to live more fully aligned with who God created you to be, this conversation will stir your faith and invite you into a wider, freer space. It is time to come alive to the way God uniquely created you, lean into His voice and step into the wide, grace-filled space He has open for you!

🔑Key Takeaways:

Learn the difference between autopilot and Spirit-led intuition
Not every inner reaction is guidance from God. Some responses come from past conditioning, fear, or subconscious shortcuts meant to keep us safe. Growth begins when we pause, ask “why,” and discern whether we’re being triggered or truly led.

Renewing your mind clears the pathway to hearing God
Healing old beliefs, rewiring thought patterns, and becoming aware of emotional and behavioral habits help keep your “intuitive river” clear. As your heart and mind are renewed, recognizing God’s voice becomes more natural and trustworthy.

God speaks through your unique design
There is no single formula for prayer, discernment, or spiritual connection. God meets each person personally—through thoughts, emotions, physical sensations, imagery, or inner knowing. Embracing how He created you opens the door to deeper relationship and confidence in His guidance.

Freedom grows when we release the need for self preservation and learn to trust
Prioritizing comfort and predictability can keep us stuck. Trusting God doesn’t remove responsibility, but it shifts our security from self-protection to oneness with Him—where true peace and direction are found.

Self-discovery can be a sacred invitation
Exploring who you are isn’t self-centered—it’s part of partnering with God. As you understand your identity and original design, you step more fully into the destiny He placed within you.

📌 Resources Mentioned/ Stay Connected

Nannette’s Book 

📕Intuitive By Design: Reclaim Your Intuition, Illuminate Your World

https://a.co/d/9qLXJ6q

Kiersten’s Book 

📕Going After More: Leaving Limitations to Pursue the God of Possibilities

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What happens when your faith is tested by chronic illness, financial collapse, and deep emotional struggle?

In this powerful episode of Igniting Hearts Podcast, Kiersten sits down with Kristina Williams—an oncology infusion and GI nurse with a deep love for Jesus—to share her testimony of walking through one of the hardest seasons of her life.

At 41, Kristina was diagnosed with severe Crohn’s disease during a time of intense financial stress after her husband’s business failed. While navigating role reversal in marriage, she also faced a debilitating autoimmune condition that wouldn’t respond to treatment—and later, medication-induced hepatitis.

Yet in the middle of anger, disappointment, and physical pain, Kristina made a decision: she would not own what God never gave her. 

Through persistent prayer, standing on Scripture (Psalm 103), and an encounter with Jesus, she saw her steps to healing included all things: repentance, forgiveness, wise medical care, and lifestyle changes. Kristina experienced healing—not through one single breakthrough moment, but through “all things working together for good.”

In this conversation, you’ll hear:

• How resentment and un-forgiveness were impacting her physical health
• Why she refused to say “my Crohn’s disease”
• The power of choosing what you partner with—diagnosis or truth
• How God uses medicine, food, prayer, and obedience together
• What to do when anxiety hits in the middle of real-life
• How chronic illness gave her compassion and boldness to minister to patients
• Why prayer isn’t passive—and how to make it your first response
  

Kristina’s story is not about perfection. It’s about persistence. It’s about going to God again and again and again—declaring, “Your Word says…”

If you are walking through: illness, financial strain, anxiety, or strained relationships this episode will remind you:

• God is not finished with your story.
• Healing can begin from the inside out.
• Forgiveness matters.
• You don’t have to give up.
• You don’t have to own what heaven never assigned to you.
  

🔥Key Scripture Highlighted:
Psalm 103 — “Bless the Lord, O my soul… who forgives all your iniquities and heals all your diseases…”

Powerful Reminder from Kristina:
“Anxiety is just an opportunity to go to God.”

📌 Resources Mentioned/ Stay Connected

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What if God’s calling doesn’t come with a clear plan—only an invitation to say yes?

In this powerful episode of Igniting Hearts, Kiersten welcomes Penny Williams, founder of Generation of Hope, for an honest and faith-stirring conversation about obedience, trust, and following God step by step—even when you feel completely unequipped.

Penny shares how, at age 53, God invited her into what she describes as a treasure hunt: a journey of clues, confirmations, and divine encounters that led her from normal every day life into a global mission now impacting nearly 500,000 children worldwide. Through stories of miracles, provision, deep loss, healing, and hope, Penny reveals how God works through ordinary people who are willing to look up, listen, and respond.

This episode is filled with encouragement for anyone who feels busy, unqualified, late, or unsure of what God is asking next. If you’ve ever wondered whether your simple yes could truly matter—this conversation will ignite your faith.

In This Episode, You’ll Hear:

• How God calls us through small clues rather than full clarity
• Why feeling unequipped can actually be an advantage
• The story behind Generation of Hope and the Clubhouse in a Box program
• Real-life miracles, provision, and supernatural encounters
• How to slow down, look up, and notice God’s invitations in everyday life
• Why love—not perfection—is the greatest qualification

Scripture Highlight:

“Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly and abundantly above all that we ask or imagine…” — Ephesians 3:20

*Disclaimer: Please be advised there is some sensitive content relating to human trafficking. 

📌 Connect with Generation of Hope:

• Website: www.generationofhope.com
• Facebook: Generation of Hope
• Instagram: @generationofhopeloves

📌 FREE OVERCOMER PACKET!  https://www.kierstenclegg.com/overcomer

If this episode encouraged you, consider sharing it with someone who needs a reminder that God still calls, still leads, and still multiplies a willing heart.

✨ Don’t miss this invitation to step into your yes.

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What do you do when your prayers seem unanswered and your heart feels shattered?

In this powerful episode of Igniting Hearts, Kiersten sits down with longtime friend Roxanne Matsukado— Bible teacher, writer and worshiper—for an honest conversation about reclaiming hope in the middle of heartbreak. Roxanne shares her journey navigating disappointment and loss when everything she expected fell apart.

Together, they explore what it means to walk through suffering without walking alone, how redefining identity in Christ can shift despair into strength, and why learning to say “we” instead of “me” with God changes everything. You’ll hear practical ways to build an identity anchored in Christ, learn how to recognize and respond to God’s voice. This conversation sheds light on how God’s “no” or “not yet” can ultimately bring healing and purpose for us, and glory to God.

If you’ve ever felt broken, weary, or unsure how to move forward, this conversation will remind you that God sees you, walks with you, and is faithfully putting every piece back together.

✨ A hope-filled episode for anyone navigating loss, waiting seasons, or the journey of hearing God’s voice and standing strong in their identity.

Key Takeaways:

Breakthrough came when identity shifted from “I have to do this” to “we are doing this together.”
Jesus doesn’t just walk beside you—He walks with you and in you.

Unanswered prayers don’t mean you failed or missed God.
Even in loss, delay, and suffering, He is present, purposeful, and working for good.

Knowing who you are matters—but knowing who you are in changes everything.
When emotions are shattered, anchoring your life in “we, not me” restores hope and strength.

📌 Resources Mentioned/ Stay Connected

FREE OVERCOMER PACKET!  https://www.kierstenclegg.com/overcomer

📖Going After More: Leaving Limitations to Pursue the God of Possibilities

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@roxyjohn17 on instagram

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In this episode of Igniting Hearts, Kiersten sits down with prophetic coach, speaker, and teacher Julie Richards to explore the power of God nudges—those quiet invitations from the Holy Spirit that guide us, especially during seasons of transition. Julie shares her journey from a 17-year career in public education to stepping into a different ministry space, revealing how obedience in ordinary spaces can lead to extraordinary impact.

Through stories of prayer, risk, and faithfulness within everyday moments, Julie illustrates how God’s presence transforms environments when we create space for Him. What began as simple acts of prayer and worship in hallways and classrooms became a powerful movement of intercession, community, and spiritual renewal. As the conversation unfolds, listeners are invited to see that God wastes nothing—every season, every “yes,” and every act of obedience prepares us for what’s next.

Together, Kiersten and Julie encourage listeners to lean into God’s nearness, linger in His presence, and walk with courage through open doors. This episode is a compelling reminder that favor may open the door, but courage is required to walk through it—and the adventure with God is always worth it!

✨God Nudges Are Invitations, Not Interruptions
The Holy Spirit’s nudges are gentle invitations into deeper connection and alignment with God. When we slow down, listen, and respond, we partner with Him in ways that can transform not only our own lives but the environments around us.

✨Favor Opens Doors, but Courage Walks Through Them
God’s favor creates opportunity, but it takes courage to step into the unknown. Courage is built in God’s presence—by lingering, savoring moments with Him, and trusting that He is near even when the path feels risky or unclear.

✨God Wastes Nothing—Your Obedience Prepares the Way for Others
Every act of faithfulness matters. What you steward today—your prayers, worship, and obedience—can create spiritual ground others will one day step into. Your “yes” may be the foundation for someone else’s breakthrough.

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📖Going After More: Leaving Limitations to Pursue the God of Possibilities

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📬 Connect with Julie: https://www.juliekreslrichards.com

Social Media: @juliekreslrichards

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Have you ever sensed God calling you into something new, yet the timing and uncertainty made it hard to take that first step?

In this episode, Kiersten and her guest Rock dive into the practical and spiritual realities of carrying a God-given dream connected to your destiny. The invitation to “more” opens up an honest conversation about the power of surrender, trusting God when things don’t make sense, and why God’s timing doesn’t always look the way we expect it to.

They unpack how resistance should not deter us from obedience, but provide opportunity to trust in God’s faithfulness despite the tension. Together they explore what trust looks like during the journey —even when circumstances don’t make sense.

Their personal stories reveal the deeper work God does beneath the surface: shifting mindsets, strengthening faith, and aligning hearts with His purpose. They also discuss modeling trust in life, ministry, and marriage, and how rest and surrender are the keys.

Throughout the conversation, listeners will hear testimonies of God’s unexpected provision and the unforced rhythms of grace that shape every believer’s journey.

The episode ends with a powerful prayer for alignment, awakening, and preparation for what God is building in the days ahead.

Takeaways:

🔥Surrender Unlocks Breakthrough:
Genuine spiritual growth happens when we release control and allow God to move.

🔥God Works Beneath the Surface:
Even when life doesn’t look productive, God is doing deep, unseen heart work.

🔥Trust Leads to Transformation:
Surrender isn’t weakness—it’s trust. And trust is where God does His most powerful work.

📌 Resources Mentioned 

📖Going After More: Leaving Limitations to Pursue the God of Possibilities

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Book page on website: www.kierstenclegg.com/book

📬 Connect with Raquel www.raquelorona.com

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Chapter Markers

00:00 Introduction to Dreams and Journeys

01:25 What to Expect on Today's Episode

02:06 Guest Introduction

03:17 The Journey May not Match Expectations

07:47 Dreams Don't Come With Convenience

10:09 Tension of Trust

15:30 Can You Feel Peace When Nothing Else Makes Sense

19:28 The Weight of Destiny

21:41 Tension in Waiting for Provision

25:07 The Testimony after Tension

26:41 Trusting God in Marriage and Ministry

30:23 Tension is Opportunity for Deep Work

32:38 Tension is Trumped by Surrender

34:03 Unforced Rhythms of Grace

36:06 Rest is Sitting With God in Preparation for More

38:00 Cease Striving and Align with Trust

39:10 Rest Creates Intimacy which Defines Identity

40:14 Dreaming Ahead

41:30 Prayer: Aligned, Awakened, and Prepared

In this episode, host Kiersten Clegg sits down with Raquel (“Rock”)—founder of Fearless Rock Ministries—to unpack what it really looks like to say “yes” to God, especially when it feels inconvenient, uncomfortable, or impossible. If you’ve been trying to hear God’s voice, figure out your calling, or step out of your comfort zone, this conversation is for you.

Rock shares her powerful faith journey from radical salvation, to Bible school and prophetic commissioning, to leaving a long nursing career for full-time ministry. Throughout her story, she openly processes the tension between calling vs. comfort, performance vs. rest, provision vs. trust, and how God develops our identity in Christ while inviting us into deeper obedience.

Listeners will gain practical insight on following God’s leading, including how Rock navigated work, finances, mindset shifts, and hearing God in everyday decisions. You’ll hear real examples of how God confirmed direction, provided supernaturally, and reshaped her identity for assignment.

If you feel under-qualified, unsure, or stuck between what’s comfortable and what God is calling you into, this episode will build your faith. It’s a timely reminder that God doesn’t ask us to be qualified—He asks us to be surrendered.

• Trust Requires Obedience: Following God means stepping into unfamiliar places before we feel ready.
• Identity Matters: False humility and poverty mindsets limit our ability to walk boldly in our calling.
• Provision Follows Obedience: God resources what He initiates; obedience unlocks provision.
• Performance Isn’t Partnership: Striving is not the same as obeying—God invites rest and partnership.
• God Speaks in the Familiar: Hearing God is often subtle, conversational, and recognizable over time.
• Your Yes Has Generational Impact: God thinks generationally, not momentarily.
• Outcomes Belong to God: Our role is obedience—God handles results, people, and timing.
  
  

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📖Going After More: Leaving Limitations to Pursue the God of Possibilities

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Book page on website: www.kierstenclegg.com/book

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00:00 Introduction to Raw Conversations
03:19 The Journey of Faith and Encounters
05:37 Understanding Ministry and Calling
07:13 Seeking God’s Guidance in Challenges
09:10 Hearing God’s Voice and Trusting His Direction
13:10 Stewarding for More Than Temporary Impact
13:35 Stepping into Destiny and Obedience
16:09 Balancing Obedience and Busyness
17:40 Provision and Trust in God’s Plan
19:10 Aligning Hearts with God’s Words
23:17 The Power of Surrender and Multiplication
24:29 Mindset Shifts: Overcoming Limited Beliefs
26:47 Awareness and Identity
29:34 The Process of Renewal and Transformation
32:59 Aligning with Truth: The Role of Revelation
33:48 Practical Steps to Surrender and Activation
38:33 Aligning with Truth
40:32 Releasing Blessings and Final Thoughts

“What if the conversation you hear today is the spark that ignites your heart and awakens fresh hunger for God?”

Join me for the "Why" behind the podcast and the "What to expect." At the very core of Igniting Hearts Podcast is the belief that God steps into ordinary moments so HE can bring transformation and reveal Himself- his ways and truth to the deepest places of our heart.

Conversations and questions are great places that allow Jesus to draw near and begin revealing Himself. It is in the every day life that He shows up, steps in, and invites us deeper into relationship, so our hearts can burn within us!

Friend, today could be the conversation that ignites your heart, stirs hunger, and increases faith. This could be the moment that shifts things! Listen and see if your heart responds and gets ignited! This could just be the moment you have been praying for!

What if the ordinary life you’re living… isn’t all God designed for you? What if the dreams in your heart are actually invitations from Heaven… drawing you toward purpose.

If you’ve wondered what it actually looks like to live with courage and faith in the middle of real life, you’re in the right place.

Igniting Hearts Podcast- “Real stories that spark faith and fuel purpose.” 

This is the space where ordinary lives meet extraordinary God moments. That’s right - Real-life dialogue about living out your faith when life is messy, busy, uncertain, or stretching you.

Find out what to expect each week!

💫raw, relevant, supernatural revelation that invites you into hope, freedom, and your God-given identity.
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