The Mended Heart

In this episode, we sit down with Zoe Byrkit, a junior at Samford University, who’s walking out her faith boldly in college. Zoe shares how she’s growing in her love for Jesus, navigating dating with intention, and learning what it means to become a girl who doesn’t settle—for less than God’s best. Whether you’re single, dating, or somewhere in between, this conversation is full of wisdom, encouragement, and the kind of real talk we all need.

In this episode, I got to sit down with my friend Lamarkas and we had such a good conversation about calling, purpose, and how Jesus really is the prize. Not just part of the prize—He is the prize. We talked about what it means to truly pursue Him, to serve the local church, and how our strength comes from bringing joy to the Lord. It was such a life-giving conversation, and I really think it’ll encourage you to stay focused on what matters most.

In this inspiring episode, I sit down with Melanie to hear her beautiful journey of trusting God through the waiting. She opens up about her season of singleness, the surrender it required, and how God faithfully led her into marriage and a loving family. Her story is a reminder that God’s timing is always worth the wait, and that His plans are often even better than we imagined. If you’re in a season of waiting or learning to trust God more deeply, this conversation will speak to your soul.

In this heartfelt episode, I sit down with my sister-in-law Neff to hear her powerful testimony. Before encountering Jesus, Neff was constantly chasing perfection—trying to measure up, stay in control, and live up to impossible standards. But everything changed when she met Jesus. Her story is one of surrender, transformation, and discovering the grace that sets us free. If you’ve ever felt like you had to be perfect to be accepted, this episode is for you.

In this raw and honest continuation of the Sibling Saga, I sit back down with my brother Jesse to dive deep into the shaping forces of our upbringing. We open up about our childhood, the church culture we were raised in, the influence of our parents, and the ways those experiences left both wounds and wisdom. Together, we reflect on what hurt us, what helped us, and how healing has unfolded in unexpected ways. If you’ve ever wrestled with your past while trying to hold onto faith and family, this conversation is for you.

In this special episode of The Mended Heart: Where Broken Meets Beauty, I sit down with someone who knows me better than most—my brother. This is the beginning of a new mini-series we’re calling The Sibling Saga, where we’ll be peeling back the layers of our shared story, one conversation at a time.

Part one dives into my brother’s powerful prodigal journey—raw, redemptive, and full of honest moments that reveal how far grace can reach. From wandering to coming home, we talk about what it really looks like to wrestle with faith, family, and finding your way back.

This is just the beginning—real stories, real healing, and the kind of honesty only siblings can bring.

This episode is close to my heart. I sit down with one of my dearest friends to talk about her journey through deep loss while pregnant—and the three-year stretch that followed, full of questions, heartache, and hope. We talk honestly about what it’s like to wait when you don’t know if the miracle will ever come… and what it looks like when it finally does.

If you’re in a season of waiting—or still healing from one—I think this conversation will speak to you in a tender way and encourage you to hold on to hope! 

In this very first episode of The Mended Heart, Lead Pastor Tricia Upton is joined by Pastor Noah Upton for an honest and hope-filled conversation about the purpose behind the podcast. Together, they reflect on personal moments of brokenness, healing, and the journey that brought them to this point. With vulnerability and grace, they unpack the truth that everyone’s pain is real—and everyone’s heart is in need of mending by Jesus. Whether you’re in the middle of heartache or just beginning to process your past, this episode sets the stage for a podcast that’s rooted in restoration, authenticity, and the healing power of Christ.

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