Move Your Heart

By Val Brown

Life is messy and cleanup can be a struggle for all of us. Your host, Val Brown, has lived the struggles while pursuing the heart of God for over 45 years.

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The podcast currently has 34 episodes available.

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August 25, 2025Find YOUR Pathway For Life
Summary
By design, God planned for you to find YOUR Pathway for Life before you were born; but you were born into a broken world with obstacles to that Life.
Does this mean that your present life wins? No.
The *Pathway For Life study is a powerful tool to find Hope, Healing, and Wholeness; and direction and overcoming faith to stay the course through struggles, suffering, and sorrow.
*Pathway For Life study, available now on Amazon.
Connect with Pastor Jackie Greene:
Email: [email protected]Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/clindianapa
Episode Takeaways
We are born into brokenness but can find hope in Jesus.
There are two pathways in life: one leads to Life, the other to Destruction and Death.
Assessing our lives honestly is crucial for change.
God has a pathway for Life for every person.
Community and accountability are vital for healing.
Obedience to God's voice leads to laying hold of what God has for you
Worship and prayer are essential in our journey.
Testimonies of others can inspire hope and change.
The study provides tools for ongoing life transformation.
It's never too late to seek God's guidance.
Finding Your Pathway to Abundant Life
From Brokenness to Wholeness: A Journey of Faith
"Obedience is a key."
"You are never too far gone."
"You just have to show up."

Chapters
00:00 The Pathway to Abundant Life
02:44 Jackie's Journey of Transformation
05:06 Understanding God's Voice and Guidance
07:50 Assessing Our Lives and Moving Forward
10:15 Finding Hope and Community
12:48 The Power of Prayer and Connection
15:30 The Pathway for Life Study Overview
17:42 Position, Aim, Release: A Framework for Life
19:54 Living Abundantly with God
22:33 Real Life Testimonies and Hope
24:38 The Power of Testimonies
25:03 Obedience and Faith in Action
27:06 Returning to the Path of Faith
28:22 The Importance of Community in Faith
30:52 Creating Safe Spaces for Growth
33:10 Worship and Prayer in the Journey
34:52 Pathway for Life Study Leader
35:55 A Prayer for Healing and Hope
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40min
August 05, 2025 How Much Does God Love Me?
When your question is, "How much does God love me?" the Bible's answer is: It's wider, longer, higher, deeper, and more than your mind can imagine!
Summary:
In this episode of the Move Your Heart podcast, Val Brown explores Ephesians chapter 3, discussing the loving nature of God's heart and the significance of our relationship with Him.
Val emphasizes the importance of understanding God's love and grace, the power of prayer, and the need to come to God as we are.
The conversation also touches on the challenges of life and how God's abundant love can overflow into our lives and the lives of others.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Ephesians Series
00:57 Understanding God's Heart Through Ephesians
03:22 Paul's Mission to the Gentiles
07:09 The Nature of Our Relationship with God
09:24 The Mystery of Unity in Christ
12:43 Paul's Prayer for Strength and Understanding
16:32 Being Rooted and Grounded in Love
20:43 The Overflow of God's Love
22:37 God's Abundant Power and Glory
27:23 Finding God in Trials and Brokenness
29:44 Closing Prayer and Invitation to Share
Takeaways:
The podcast aims to help listeners learn about God's heart and character.
Ephesians 3 emphasizes the inclusion of Gentiles in God's promise.
Our relationship with God is not performance-based but rooted in grace.
The Holy Spirit guides us and strengthens us in our inner being.
Paul's prayer highlights the importance of understanding God's love.
Being rooted in love allows us to comprehend the fullness of God.
God desires to pour His love into our lives abundantly.
Trials can lead us closer to God and reveal His presence.
God's glory is evident in the church and through Christ.
There is always room to grow in our relationship with God.
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32min
February 28, 2025God Says You Belong
When God says you belong, He has an open seat for you on His comfy couch!
Through the lens of Ephesians chapter 2, Val Brown discusses the significance of God's open invitation to people from all nations to become part of His family, not through good works we do, but through the sacrifice of Jesus.
The conversation culminates in the understanding that believers are part of God's household and temples of the Holy Spirit, called to live in relationship with God.
In this episode:

Many feel they don't belong in various circles.

God's chosen people were initially the Israelites.

Salvation is a gift, not earned by works.

Jesus fulfilled the law, creating unity.

Gentiles are included in God's family through Christ.

The Holy Spirit grants us access to God.

Believers are fellow citizens in God's kingdom and members of the household of God.

Jesus is the cornerstone of our faith.

We are temples of the Holy Spirit.

God wants to dwell inside of us.
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35min
October 23, 2024 The Walking Dead Meet Jesus
The Walking Dead Meet Jesus is a conversation highlighting new birth through faith in Jesus Christ.
God Himself buries our spiritually dead self and creates a new being who is one with His Son. Praise be to God for His great mercy and love for us!
Read all about it:
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Ephesians%202&version=ESV
https://MoveYourHeartMinistries.com
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23min
October 03, 2024 Our Glorious Inheritance in Jesus
Our glorious inheritance in Jesus is richer and fuller than we could ever imagine!

Yet, God wants spiritual children who will walk in our glorious inheritance in Jesus. Ephesians, chapter one, begins part two of our discussion.

To hear part one: https://www.moveyourheartministries.com/s2e29

To read our chapter in The Passion Translation:
https://www.bible.com/bible/1849/EPH.1.TPT
If your heart has been moved by God through this podcast, share the love with others! ⁠https//:www.moveyourheartministries.com⁠

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35min
September 03, 2024God's Great Grace - Ephesians 1:1-10
God's Great Grace - Ephesians 1:1-10 is the introduction to a new series by Val in the book of Ephesians.
Why Ephesians? In this book, you'll see and understand:
God's lavish love and grace for fallen humanity with whom He wants reconciliation;

You'll know how every part of our relationship with God the Father is accomplished through Jesus;

You'll find God's gracious offer to you to be made new in Christ and learn how to walk in the fullness of God's blessings from your union with Jesus;

You'll see God's plan and instructions for healthy relationships;

And you will learn how to live the higher life through Jesus' victory over Satan, which empowers one to live above spiritual oppression;

And God the Holy Spirit knows--and can speak to you about--all the other places you need to hear God for your life issues!
In this first episode, Val Brown discusses the first ten verses. Val highlights the author's transformation from "Saul," a church persecutor, to renamed "Paul," an apostle of Christ.
She explores the themes of being chosen and adopted by God, receiving spiritual blessings, and the redemption and forgiveness found in Jesus.
Val concludes by discussing God's plan to unite all things in heaven and on earth.
Keywords: struggle, dead in life, hopelessness, Book of Ephesians, encouragement, challenging relationships, Paul, transformation, chosen by God, adopted by God, spiritual blessings, redemption, forgiveness, God's plan
"Friend, if you sometimes feel that life is just one big struggle or you feel dead, this book will give you a new life filled with hope and victory!" Val
Enjoy the journey, and tell a friend so they, too, can see their life transformed.
Contact me: [email protected]
https://www.moveyourheartministries.com/
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31min
June 20, 2024 CJ Miller, The Spiritual Artist
CJ Miller, The Spiritual Artist
Christopher John Miller (CJ) considers himself a lifelong Spiritual learner. After being raised Catholic, he left that faith and sought a more personal connection to a Greater Power (God).
Chris has formulated a personal relationship with this Great Power based on the premise that God is in everything, and it's each person's task to seek God within and without through the Creative Process.
He's written the book, "The Spiritual Artist," which guides readers into a more precise state of connection and produces a podcast by the same name in which he interviews artists and spiritual thought leaders. In addition, CJ holds yearly Spiritual Art Retreats where consciousness and art-making combine.
In this conversation:
Chris observes and celebrates creative energy in all of life. His message is, practice staying connected to Spirit and find moments of awe in everyday life.
With great enthusiasm, Chris says, EVERYONE is a spiritual artist, and creativity thrives in quiet and solitude, self-awareness, non-judgmental thinking, and spiritual connection.
To connect with Chris, www.spiritualartisttoday.com
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58min
April 18, 2024Walking Life's Rocky Road to Victorious Living
Pastor Chris Ball shares his story of walking life's rocky road to victorious living in Jesus.
He tells his story of:
searching for love in human relationships, which ended in heartache,

experiencing loss, then recovering, and finding victory in life's difficult circumstances; and

finding abiding love in Christ and in his relationship with his wife, Carol.
Other highlights from this conversation:
Val Brown and Chris Ball discuss the importance of maintaining faith in God despite recognizable flaws and mistakes in the Church or experiencing "church hurt."
They touch on the concept of deconstructing and reconstructing one's faith, emphasizing the need to hold onto the foundation of truth. Chris says, deconstructing and reconstructing one's faith can be a healthy process for growth and change.
They also explore the significance of having a vibrant and intimate relationship with God and finding love and purpose in Him.
Pastor Chris and his wife Carol, also an ordained pastor, share a passion for supporting other pastors and leaders in ministry.
Contact Information:
Elim Bible College: Elim.edu
Elim Fellowship: Elimfellowship.org
Pastor Chris Ball: [email protected]
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1h 17min
April 03, 2024Find Your True Identity and Purpose
Are you struggling to find your true identity and purpose?
Show guest Carol Ball shares how she went from reckless living to finding her true identity through faith in and relationship with Jesus Christ; she followed His leading and discovered her purpose.
With great passion, Carol emphasizes that God is calling everyone, and He has a meaningful and satisfying purpose for each one.
Would you like to know your true identity and purpose?
Takeaways:
We find our true identity and purpose in our relationship with God through Jesus Christ.

God loves and forgives us unconditionally, and it's never too late to come back to Him.

God calls each of us to a unique purpose and equips us for it, even if we feel inadequate.

Conviction and godly sorrow lead to repentance and forgiveness, not condemnation.

God's character is compassionate, gracious, slow to anger, abounding in love, and faithfulness.

Our identity in Christ is foundational and shapes every aspect of our lives. Discovering our calling and purpose starts with a desire and an inquiry to God.

Knowing our identity in Christ is crucial before engaging in ministry.

God speaks to us in various ways, and being open to His guidance is essential.

Every stage of life has purpose, and intercessory prayer is a powerful ministry for all.
Connect with Carol:
[email protected]
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1h 8min
March 13, 2024Building A Firm Foundation
During their discussion, Val and her guest, Jim Greene, draw parallels between Jim's 44 years of experience constructing physical structures and the importance of building a firm foundation in life.
Highlighted is the significance of building our lives on the foundation of Jesus Christ and relying on Him for transformation.
Jim shares his personal journey of overcoming addiction and finding purpose in helping others through Celebrate Life, the ministry his wife, pastor Jackie Greene, and he founded.
Takeaways
Building a firm foundation in life is crucial for withstanding the storms and challenges we face.

Identifying and addressing the root causes of cracks and weaknesses in our lives is essential for lasting transformation.

Standing on the foundation of Jesus Christ provides stability and peace in the midst of uncertainty.

Service and helping others can be a powerful catalyst for personal growth and overcoming struggles.

A living connection with God is essential for strength and security.

Leaving a legacy involves investing in the lives of others and caring for the community.

God is the master builder who can rescue and redeem us, no matter how broken we may be.
Scriptural Foundation: Luke 6:46-49, Matthew 7:21-27, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Psalm 118:10-14
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56min

FAQs about Move Your Heart:

How many episodes does Move Your Heart have?

The podcast currently has 34 episodes available.