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Join Danielle and Schell as they interview Spring Kraft, a dedicated homeschooling mom and kingdom builder, who shares her heart on integrating faith into everyday family life. Discover practical insights on cultivating a Christ-centered home, simplifying homeschool routine, and living intentionally for God's glory.
Spring’s journey from public school to homeschooling seven children over 8-9 years, emphasizing kingdom work.
Importance of habit
The significance of planting seeds of faith through daily interactions, stories, and modeling kingdom building.
Practical tips for maintaining peace and patience
Her inspiring vision for her upcoming children’s book series, designed to teach lessons rooted in faith and obedience.
Encouragement to keep things simple, intentional, and focused on the eternal rather than just academic achievement.
Practical advice for managing homeschooling challenges, including physically stepping back when overwhelmed and making space for grace.
00:00 - Introduction to the episode and guest
00:27 - Spring's family background and homeschooling journey
01:24 - Reasons for homeschooling and faith’s role in decision-making
02:22 - Duration and current scope of homeschooling
03:17 - Inspiration from The Unhurried Homeschooler and simple homeschooling approach
04:11 - What kingdom building means to Spring
04:40 - The importance of planting seeds for Christ daily 05:07 - Sharing opportunities for sharing Jesus in everyday life
06:07 - Using the chain link analogy for kingdom impact
07:01 - Quote about loving Christ more and its significance 07:30 - How Spring starts her mornings with her children regarding Jesus
08:28 - Realistic portrayal of family devotions & managing personalities
09:25 - Length and flow of her devotion time
10:22 - Incorporating stories like David Brainerd into faith-building
11:24 - The role of Scripture and stories in shaping young hearts
12:23 - Intertwining history, mission, and daily life lessons 13:38 - Surprising kids through spiritual awareness; seeing God's fingerprints
14:07 - Heart posture and intentional mindfulness in kingdom building
15:22 - The importance of living with eternity in mind
15:52 - The story of Luke’s chickens and its lessons for faith 17:27 - Spring’s journey to publishing her first children’s book 18:21 - Details about her Making the Most of Each Day project and Kickstarter
19:45 - The purpose behind her books—spreading the gospel, planting seeds, raching future generations
22:08 - The ripple effect of kingdom multiplication through books
23:05 - Encouragement for other writers and kingdom-focused projects
24:02 - The significance of starting children young with faith-based stories
25:24 - The hope of reaching non-believers through storytelling
27:04 - Spring’s background in community and her life story 28:00 - Simplifying homeschooling
29:50 - Acknowledging discouragement & finding peace in purpose
30:45 - Managing curriculum, pace, and expectations
32:10-34:00 - Stepping back, assessing, and trusting God’s timing... Moving away from rigid, busy schooling
34:52 - Notebooks, living books, and intentional reading
36:26 - About Spring's family
38:17 - Testimony
40:14 - God’s providence
45:22-50:00 - The importance of daily time with God and spiritual habits
50:44 - Practical tips on maintaining spiritual routines
55:21 - Overcoming discouragement and maintaining focus on kingdom priorities
58:51 - Living with eternity in mind
59:34 - Favorite childhood films
61:01 - The joy of reading aloud & family connection
63:54 - Rejuvenating family routines with scripture
66:33 - Navigating homeschool hurdles
69:39 - Practical ways to reset and manage attitudes
70:34 - Closing prayer and encouragement to listeners
Connect & follow Spring’s Children’s Book: Making the Most of Each Day https://www.instagram.com/spring32/?hl=en
EP 45: Why Most People Are Building Their Lives Shakey Foundations Without Knowing It
Join us as we share personal stories and insights on what kingdom building truly means from a faith-centered perspective. Discover how surrender, humility, and intentional listening shape a life that reflects God's purpose in everyday moments.
Main Topics & Insights:
The importance of humility and dependence on God
How shifting perspective and recalibrating standards aligns us with God's purpose
Practical ways to hear from and engage with God daily
The significance of community, accountability, and listening to the Holy Spirit
The process of building on a biblical foundation versus self-focus or worldly success
God's blueprint for our lives—putting the pieces together faithfully
Personal stories of obedience, seasons of change, and trusting God's timing
Timestamps:
00:00 – Introduction to the episode: honest talk about life, kingdom building, and celebrating God's work
01:11 – Reflecting on childhood favorite movies
02:41 – The impact of movies on childhood memories and lessons learned
08:58 – What does kingdom building mean to Danielle? Grounded in seeking God's kingdom first
09:16 – Key verse: Matthew 6:33 — Seeking first His kingdom and righteousness
10:03 – Clinging to what is good—clinging to God with an intimate bond
11:15 – Building on Jesus as the cornerstone—foundation for lasting kingdom work
12:13 – What kingdom building is not: Self-promotion, controlling, or limited to church walls
13:50 – Dying to self and trusting God's plan—examples from community building
14:46 – Dependence on God's strength—how weaknesses become strengths in His power
16:14 – Partnering with God's ongoing work everywhere, not just inside church walls
17:35 – Recognizing God's clarity in seasons of deep work and refining foundations
18:33 – The importance of a strong foundation—comparing Lego structures to our lives
20:21 – Restoring and rebuilding—God's process of tearing down and setting right
22:14 – Demolition vs. remodeling: God's way of resetting our lives for His purpose
23:52 – Listening to the Holy Spirit in every season and community
25:42 – Maintaining community rooted in God's Word and Jesus' love
26:39 – The uniqueness of individual race and community seasons in kingdom building
28:13 – Knowing when to stay or move on in God's timing
29:07 – Embracing change and God's seasons—trusting His flow and divine blueprint
31:11 – Celebrating God's faithfulness
32:30 – The power of gratitude in transition
34:04 – Teaching kids to hear from God—practical steps and fostering spiritual confidence
37:52 – The intentionality behind leading children and listening to the Holy Spirit
44:36 – The significance of relationship-centered kingdom building
50:29 – Trust and obedience in God's timing—working and waiting in faith
55:11 – Trusting God through delays and breakthroughs
58:01 – The beauty of God's plan & purpose over worldly measures
60:58 – Building one nail at a time—God’s blueprint and our participation in His design
62:46 – Lessons from Ezra and Nehemiah—building through humility, patience, and community
65:02 – The power of prayer and testimony
67:37 – Overcoming fear and stepping boldly in faith
70:21 – Participating in God's divine puzzle—placing pieces in His perfect design
71:31 – The ultimate guide in building life and kingdom
73:02 – Recalibrating: redefining measurements through God's Word—letting go of worldly narratives
78:39 – Final encouragement: life is ongoing kingdom building—take each day step-by-step
68:35 – Closing prayer
Resources & Links:
Book: Recalibrate – Shift Your Focus, Revive Your Life
Connect with Danielle:
@Danielle.Kazarian
Connect with Schell:
@flirtingwithmyhusband
Building God's kingdom starts with humility, continual listening, and surrender to His divine blueprint. Each step, no matter how small or slow, is part of His magnificent design—one nailed piece at a time.
Building Boldly: Kingdom Work, Adoption & the Power of Unity with Kerri Holmes
The Nitty Gritty Podcast with Kerri Holmes**Join us as Danielle and Schell sit down with Kerri Holmes to explore her journey in kingdom-building through church leadership, marriage, and adoption. Discover how faith-inspired leadership cultivates community and empowers women to walk boldly in their calling.
In this episode:
Kerri shares her story of leading Titus Women’s Ministry for over five years and expanding community circles for deeper connection
The significance of biblical mentorship, with emphasis on Titus 2:3-5, in fostering godly living and family leadership
Practical insights on developing leaders, managing growth, and creating safe, supportive environments
The impact of prayer and obedience in experiencing God's unexpected blessings, including the adoption of Ella from Russia
The role of unity—spiritually, within marriages, and in church ministries—in advancing God's kingdom
Kerri’s heart for marriage ministry and her partnership with her husband Adam in supporting families
Key Scriptures: 1 Corinthians 15:58, Romans 14:17, John 17:23 in building unity and perseverance in faith
Timestamps:
00:00 - Welcome and introduction to Kerri Holmes
01:19 - Kerri’s journey with Titus Women’s Ministry
02:42 - Organizing ministry for kingdom impact
03:10 - Personal background and family life
04:05 - How Titus shaped Kerri’s faith
05:31 - Pandemic pivot and new directions in ministry
06:51 - Obedience and new visions for community
08:09 - Childhood favorite movies and kingdom themes
09:03 - The Sound of Music and its significance
11:25 - Defining kingdom building: Love God and love others
12:47 - Practical ways Carrie lives out kingdom principles
13:12 - The story of adopting Ella and God’s timing
15:23 - Faith in God’s provision through
EP 43: Navigating Authentic Faith and Healthy Relationships: A Follow-up Conversation on Forgiveness, Boundaries, and Discernment
In this episode, Schell and Danielle follow up their previous conversation from EP 41 and explore the challenges and truths of living out faith in everyday relationships. They discuss the importance of forgiveness, setting healthy boundaries, and seeking divine discernment to love others well—especially amidst hurt, disappointment, and offense.
Key Topics
The role of intentional friendships in spiritual growth
Forgiveness as a divine obedience, not just a feeling
How offenses, disappointments, and boundaries influence relationships
The significance of discernment in love and conflict resolution
Practical ways to evaluate motives and align actions with scripture
The process of repentance and healing through prayer
The biblical foundation for love that has backbone, not wimpy acceptance
Recognizing when to seek wise counsel vs. going directly to God
The power of praying for even those who have hurt us
How Jesus' sacrifice and authority over Satan empower our forgiveness and freedom
Timestamps
00:00 - Introduction to the importance of authentic faith in relationships
02:01 - The significance of forgiveness in healing and relationships
04:22 - Creating healthy boundaries without losing love
05:47 - The impact of offense and disappointment in our walk with Jesus
08:08 - Handling offense through scripture and Holy Spirit guidance
10:42 - How forgiveness cleans wounds and grants freedom
12:27 - The importance of spiritual maturity in managing offense and boundaries
14:03 - Indicators of whether we're seeking revenge or God's way
15:56 - Recognizing emotional currents that lead us away from peace
17:13 - Addressing past wounds and their influence on present relationships
20:22 - The dangers of non-confrontation and passivity
22:34 - Showing grace while protecting yourself in relationships
25:18 - Praying for discernment and God’s heart in friendships
28:10 - Loving even enemies as a divine indicator of God's love in us
30:56 - The importance of praying for those who hurt us
34:11 - Our authority over Satan through Jesus' sacrifice and love
36:33 - Operating in love with divine discernment over reactiveness
39:08 - Boundaries with love and God's firm love as an example
42:22 - The critical role of forgiveness in avoiding dependence and codependency
45:52 - The process of genuine repentance and heart transformation
48:11 - The visual of releasing burdens through honest prayer and surrender
52:18 - Invitation to go to the "secret place" with Jesus for transformation
53:12 - Closing thoughts and encouragement to walk in love, wisdom, and forgiveness
Resources & Links
Soul Care by Dr. Rob Reimer
Hebrews 4:12
Luke 17:1-4
Philippians 4:8 "think about such things"
Matthew 16:19 Keys the kingdom
Connect with Danielle: @danielle.kazarian
Connect with Schell: @flirtingwithmyhusband
Note: This episode emphasizes that living out faith involves intentional boundaries, forgiveness, and discernment—balancing truth and love rooted in God’s Word. It encourages believers to seek divine guidance in every interaction and to walk in freedom through Jesus’ authority.
Ep 42: Finding the Gold in People- Jennifer Jones on forging faith through fire, breaking ministry idolatry, and helping believers run in their calling
In this episode of the Nitty Gritty, Danielle and Shell sit down with Jennifer Jones — ministry leader, entrepreneur, coach, and founder of Illuminate Global Ministry — for a rich, Spirit-filled conversation about what it truly means to build God's kingdom from the inside out.
Jennifer shares her remarkable story: born a miracle child against impossible medical odds, raised in an abusive home, battling depression and suicidal ideation from childhood, and ultimately encountering the Lord at 21. Through decades of inner healing, deliverance, prophetic refinement, and deep intimacy with the Father, she has been forged into a passionate champion of people and their God-given identities.
This episode covers a lot of ground, including:
Scriptures referenced:
Connect with Jennifer Jones: Illuminate, Purpose Coaching, Renewed Soul
Life Purpose Coaching
YouTube:
TIK TOK
Title: Ep 41: Building the Kingdom through Friendship: A Journey of Faith, Love, and Discipline
In this episode of the Nitty Gritty podcast, Danielle and Schell explore what it means to build genuine friendships rooted in biblical principles and how these relationships reflect God's kingdom on earth. They share personal stories, spiritual insights, and practical steps toward cultivating friendships that foster growth, trust, and kingdom impact.
Main Topics Covered:
Key Scriptures:
Connect with Danielle & Schell:
Danielle - flirtingwithmyhusband
Schell - danielle.kazarian | www.daniellekazarian.com
Timestamp Highlights:
00:00 - Welcome back: Season 5 and our focus on Kingdom building
02:19 - The biblical view of friendship through Jesus' example
04:35 - Building bridges, removing barriers in relationships
12:58 - Experiencing God's character traits in our lives (redeemer, healer)
15:56 - Walking through seasons of hard truth and growth
20:38 - The significance of unity and kingdom work in everyday life
25:11 - Learning God's discernment amidst deception and spiritual battles
33:48 - Loving through correction and walking in mercy
37:14 - Scriptural encouragement: Peace as a rule in our hearts (Colossians 3:15)
42:47 - Living out kingdom principles in our homes and communities
45:43 - Understanding the kingdom as a realm of God's authority and how we participate
48:39 - Storing treasures in heaven and living with eternity in mind (Matthew 6:19-21)
54:55 - The importance of testing everything against God's Word—and trusting the Spirit of truth
Additional Notes:
This episode emphasizes that kingdom building begins in our friendships, in our homes, and through our continuous walk with Jesus. Remember, the Holy Spirit guides discernment, and God's peace should rule our hearts in every interaction. Building authentic, kingdom-oriented relationships requires intentionality, prayer, vulnerability, and a focus on eternal treasures.
Title: "Season 5"- Walking in Faith: Embracing Hardships, Discernment, and Kingdom Building
Join Schell and Danielle as they share their reflections on walking with Jesus through life's ups and downs. They discuss personal growth, spiritual discernment, and the importance of kingdom-minded friendships, especially in challenging seasons.In this episode:
Encouragement to point everything back to Jesus and rely on His Word for discernment
Quotable Moments: “When we’re operating in God’s peace—that’s when the Kingdom work happens”-Danielle
“Let peace be the rule.”—Schell’s sister via Schell
Scripture references"
Timestamps:
00:00 - Season five kickoff and podcast update
02:19 - Honest conversations on walking with Jesus through messiness
04:08 - Recognizing God's glory in hardship moments
08:46 - Reflecting on God's work in past seasons
12:58 - Experiencing God's character traits like redeemer and healer
15:52 - Family seasons, God’s faithfulness, and healing
21:35 - Learning from God's silent presence and trusting Him
26:24 - Wisdom vs. discernment and walking in the Spirit
30:58 - Recognizing deception and cultivating spiritual discernment
34:13 - Peace as the rule in discernment and spiritual battles
37:08 - Walking out kingdom building here on earth
41:12 - Daily renewal and waking up with God's movement in mind
44:29 - The kingdom as building brick-by-brick and trusting God's authority
48:23 - Living with eternity in mind and eternal rewards
50:10 - Closing prayer and blessing for listeners
Connect with Schell & Danielle:
For further encouragement:
Remember, our insights are rooted in God's Word. Always align what you hear here with Scripture, and seek the guidance of the Holy Spirit for discernment and Kingdom work.
In The Nitty Gritty Ep 39: A Conversation on Cultivation, Schell & Danielle follow up episode 38 with a practical conversation on how to cultivate healthy soil in our lives and others.
In this episode you will:
-Be encouraged with healthy communication tips.
-Explore and learn how to listen to God’s voice.
-Differentiate between talents/skills and gifts.
-Ask: Am I listening to God?
-Learn tools to recall God’s words and promises.
-Surrender the outcome of life to God.
Practical communication tools and tips for how to:
Scripture:
Psalm 142:1-7 Cry out to God
Joshua 1:8 Meditate day and night
Psalm 37:3-7 Rely on the Lord
1 Corinthians 3:6-11 We plant seeds, God causes the growth
Matthew 22:37-40 Love God, love others
Psalm 139:14 Uniquely wonderfully made
Proverbs 19:21-23 Many are a man’s plans
Proverbs 3:5&6 Trust in the Lord
Jeremiah 29:11, Psalm 57:2 God has a plan and a purpose
Deuteronomy 5:33, Proverbs 4:14-16, 27; Jeremiah 6:16 Do not swerve to the right or the left
Joshua 1:8 meditate on God’s Word
Proverbs 3:3-6, Deuteronomy 6:8-9 write God’s word down
Romans 8:13 Death to “flesh”
Ephesians 1:22-23 put all things under God
Deuteronomy 28:4 obedience makes the blessing flourish
Hebrews 12:10-15 discipline heals us
Ephesians 6 child and parent instructions
1 Corinthians 3:23 obedience
Psalm 1:2-3 deeply rooted
John 15:5 He is the vine
We’re not responsible for others’ growth or what they do with their gifts; however, the following are ways we can plant seeds, and be good stewards:
Reference with topic- our role in others’ pain: Reconciling Yourself to the Fact of Sin- My Utmost for His Highest by Oswald Chambers, June 24
Quote: “Security and confidence comes from knowing who God is and who He says we are…but there’s more…”
Key Scripture:
“For they disciplined us for a short time as seemed best to them, but He disciplines us for our good, so that we may share His holiness. All discipline for the moment seems not to be joyful, but sorrowful; yet to those who have been trained by it, afterwards it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness. Therefore, strengthen the hands that are weak and the knees that are feeble, and make straight paths for your feet, so that the limb which is lame may not be put out of joint, but rather be healed. Pursue peace with all men, and the sanctification without which no one will see the Lord. See to it that no one comes short of the grace of God; that no root of bitterness springing up causes trouble, and by it many be defiled;” Hebrews 12:10-15 NASB1995
Definitions:Cultivate- to prepare and use (Oxford dictionary)Sanctification- process of being transformed, washed, cleansed, and set apart for God’s purposes. (paraphrased from various scripture and commentary)
Practical reflection questions:
EP 38-Cultivating an Abundant Life
In Episode 38- Danielle Kazarian is speaking live to a group of ladies at one of Higher Vision Valencia's circles-Titus.
Do you feel inadaquate or ill-equipped for the task at hand?
Do you carry all the burdens of your loved-ones?
Are you exhausted?
Are you consumed by chaos?
How do you see yourself?
What do you call yourself?
Danielle Kazarian encourages women that God's design in the beginning to "multiply" is the same as Jesus' call "to make disciples" (Gen 1:28, Matthew 28:19-20). She leads us through how to teach, train, and equip others in the Lord by answering the question: what is the best way to cultivate healthy soil in our lives?
Through Danielle's life-long journey of killing every plant she tried to keep alive, God has shown her the parallel of plants to a healthy Christian life. You will discover that your identity-how you see yourself-will determine if you are building your life on a solid foundation.
Scripture:
Colossians 2:6,7
"Therefore, as you received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in him, rooted and built up in him and established in the faith, just as you were taught, abounding in thanksgiving."
Matthew 7:24
“Anyone who hears these words of Mine and acts on them, may be compared to a wise man who built his house on the rock. "
Proverbs 14:1 NASB
"A wise woman builds her house, but the foolish tears it down with her own hands. "
Colossians 3:23
"In everything you do, work at it with all your heart..."
Ephesians 2:10
"we are God's workmanship..."
Ephesians 4:1-3
"walk worthy of the calling you have received"
Application of 1 Corinthians 3:6-8
v 6 While we must honor the calling God has put on our lives to faithfully pour in and cultivate our soil and the grounds of those He’s entrusted to us, we are not responsible for the outcome.
v 7-8 We can neither take credit for their successes, nor walk in shame and guilt of our children’s sin. If we put our trust in Jesus and follow His lead, we must also trust our children are His children before they are ours.
v9-10 "For we are God’s fellow workers; you are God’s field, God’s building.According to the grace of God which was given to me, like a wise master builder I laid a foundation, and another is building on it. But each man must be careful how he builds on it. For no man can lay a foundation other than the one which is laid, which is Jesus Christ.”
James 1:7
"Every good and perfect gift is from our Heavenly Father."
What is your real-self vs false-self?
What are gifts from God?
Romans 12:2, Romans 12:6-8, Ephesians 4:11, 1 Corinthians 12:8-10, and 1 Peter 4:8-10
Quotes:
"The Bible doesn't say to chase after God...it says ask, seek, search, long for, desire and abide in Him." -Danielle Kazarian
Online resource for adults & youth test:
https://spiritualgiftstest.com/
EP 37: Keepin’ it Reel-Turn Down the Funk[y] Old Tapes
In Ep 37 The Nitty Gritty is talking about old tapes–the thoughts, behaviors, or patterns from our past that taunt our mind and captivate our emotions.
Examples of what old tapes may sound like:
-blaming self or someone else instead of asking God, “what are you wanting to show me?”
-confusion, “I thought I was past this?”
-projection- the past replayed in our memory producing shame and reopening wounds
-works-based freedom- “What did I fail to do?”
- “I’m responsible for my future.”
- Defining freedom by feelings. Hearing “You’re not free”
- “I’m alone.”
- “I’m too free in my freedom.” Using Galatians 5:13-14 to condemn after repentance and releasing it to God.
In this episode you will:
-Distinguish building altars of remembrance–sacrifice to God, remembering who He is and what He’s done–from setting up altars of death, grieving what’s dead
-Discover the importance of recalling God’s faithfulness
-Answer questions such as:
-Learn tips to recall God’s faithfulness in the desert moments and negative thought cycles.
-Discover how God’s light shines on the desert places, His beauty shines through.
-Replace the old tape with a new one filled with the promises of God.
-Turn down the volume on the funky old tapes and turn up the volume on God’s voice.
-Give others the grace to screw up and celebrate what they are doing well
-Speak out, “I’m not partnering with the lie. Thank you Jesus for the reminder that I am free.”
-Define yourself by God’s grace rather than the pain of our past.
Tips to recall God’s faithfulness:
Repetitive info and different deliveries of the information transfers information from our short-term to long-term memory storage.
Read God’s word
Write it down
Put it on the wall
Speak/Recite it outloud
Talk to someone about it
Engage your senses: create a song, make a dance/hand motions
Key Scriptures
Isaiah 43:18-21 NIV
18 “Forget the former things;
do not dwell on the past.
19 See, I am doing a new thing!
Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?
I am making a way in the wilderness
and streams in the wasteland.
20 The wild animals honor me,
the jackals and the owls,
because I provide water in the wilderness
and streams in the wasteland,
to give drink to my people, my chosen,
21 the people I formed for myself
that they may proclaim my praise.
Proverbs 26:11 MSG
As a dog eats its own vomit,
so fools recycle silliness.
Proverbs 26:11 NLT
As a dog returns to its vomit,
so a fool repeats his foolishness.
Isaiah 41:4 NASB
“Who has performed and accomplished it,
Summoning the generations from the beginning?
‘I, the Lord, am the first, and with the last. I am He.”
Isaiah 41:10
“Do not fear, for I am with you;
Do not be afraid, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you, I will also help you,
I will also uphold you with My righteous right hand.”
Psalm 119:88
“Revive me according to Your faithfulness,
So that I may keep the testimony of Your mouth.”
Scriptures by topic:
Devotional:
April 16- Can You Come Down From The Mountain?- My Utmost For His Highest, By: Oswald Chambers (Edited By James Reimann)
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