- God Isn’t Asking You to Produce More // Rhonda Began and Bette Dickinson
What if the goal of our lives isn’t to produce more, but to become more deeply rooted? In this conversation, Jeff and Terra Mattson sit down with Rhonda Began and Bette Dickinson to explore what the vineyard can teach us about spiritual formation, leadership, and the seasons of our lives. Through Bette’s years of learning from a master vine dresser, we’re reminded that God isn’t a taskmaster demanding more fruit. He is a loving Vine Maker who tends to us with patience, compassion, and care.
We talk about why pruning isn’t punishment, but an invitation to let go of what no longer serves us so we can give our energy to what God is actually growing. We explore the importance of honoring seasons of rest, recognizing our limits, resisting the pressure to chase every opportunity, and trusting that hidden seasons can be doing some of the deepest work in us.
For anyone feeling stretched thin, stuck in a season of waiting, or tempted to measure their worth by what they produce, this conversation offers a different way forward. We don’t have to force growth. We can abide, pay attention, and trust the Vine Maker to cultivate a life that bears not just more fruit, but good and lasting fruit.
- God is cultivating us, not squeezing us for more fruit. His work in our lives is motivated by love and a desire for our health and flourishing.
- Pruning is not punishment. God removes what is no longer serving us so we can invest our limited energy in what He is actually calling us toward.
- Healthy roots matter more than immediate results. Especially for emerging leaders, seasons of growth, experimentation, and failure can be more important than producing visible fruit.
- Every season has a purpose. Dormancy, pruning, growth, and harvest are all necessary parts of a healthy life with God.
- We need to recognize our limits. Flourishing requires resisting the temptation to pursue every opportunity and trusting that we don't have to do everything.
- Quality matters more than quantity. A flourishing life is not measured by constant upward growth, productivity, or visible success, but by the quality of our relationships, character, and fruit.
- Rest is essential to sustainable leadership. Sabbath and sabbatical aren't interruptions to our calling. They help create the conditions for long-term health and fruitfulness.
Bette's Website: www.bettedickinson.com
Bette's Instagram: @bette_dickinson
Rhonda's Website: www.livingwholehearted.com/rhonda-began
Rhonda's Instagram: @RhondaRests
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Jeff & Terra
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46m - Sep 2, 2026 - God Is On Your Side // Joshua Ryan Butler
Church hurt can leave us questioning everything, including whether God is truly for us. In this conversation, author and pastor Joshua Ryan Butler shares the personal experiences that inspired his book, God Is On Your Side, revealing how seasons of loss, depression, church wounds, and disappointment became places where he encountered the presence of Jesus in deeper ways than ever before.
Drawing rich connections throughout Scripture, Joshua explores how the Gospel of John reveals a Savior who steps into our pain, carries our burdens, and restores what feels broken. Together, we unpack what it means to heal from church hurt without giving up on the Church, why naming our wounds matters, and how healthy community becomes part of God's healing process.
- Healing from church hurt begins by honestly naming what happened while allowing Jesus to meet us in our pain.
- God's grace frees us from living under shame, blame, or performance and invites us into restoration.
- Healthy community is often where God brings healing after we've been wounded in unhealthy community.
- The places that feel most broken can become holy places where we experience Christ's presence in profound ways.
If you've experienced spiritual disappointment, betrayal, or loss, this episode offers a hopeful reminder that Jesus is not waiting on the other side of your healing. He's already with you in it.
Website: https://joshuaryanbutler.com/
Instagram: @joshbutler.pdx
Facebook: @JoshuaButlerpdx
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We LOVE that you’ve decided to join us this week for the Living Wholehearted Podcast. We hope you enjoyed the conversation, tips, and resources to help you transform every relationship that matters most to you. If you think this will help someone you know, make sure you send it their way or share on socials. Tag us @living_wholehearted and @terramattson! Don't forget to FOLLOW/SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss an episode and help spread the word by leaving us some stars on a review. Thanks for partnering with us to help more leaders, just like you, who want to live and lead with integrity at home, work and in the community. Go to livingwholehearted.com and sign up to receive our free leadership tips and updates delivered to you in our monthly newsletter. And, if you’re a girl mom, check out mycourageousgirls.com.
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Grateful for you,
Jeff & Terra
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49m - Aug 4, 2026 - Healing Doesn't Begin Until You Feel // Anjuli Paschall
In this episode, we sit down with author Anjuli Paschall to explore why healing begins when we stop avoiding our emotions and invite God into them. Together, we unpack how church culture, family dynamics, and personal history can shape the way we relate to feelings like anger, grief, fear, and shame. We discuss why emotions are not signs of weak faith but invitations to deeper intimacy with God, and how courageously facing our pain can lead to lasting healing, freedom, and wholehearted living.
Key Takeaways
- Emotions are not sinful. They are invitations to deeper connection with God.
- Healing requires feeling our pain instead of covering it with spiritual platitudes or busyness.
- Our unprocessed wounds often affect the way we parent, lead, and relate to others.
- Naming our emotions accurately helps us understand what is really happening beneath the surface.
- Forgiveness is an important part of healing, but it should come after honestly grieving and processing pain.
- God meets us in our hardest emotions and uses them to draw us closer to Him.
- Breaking unhealthy family or cultural patterns creates space for healthier relationships and greater freedom.
Website: www.anjulipaschall.com
Instagram: @lovealways.anjuli
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We LOVE that you’ve decided to join us this week for the Living Wholehearted Podcast. We hope you enjoyed the conversation, tips, and resources to help you transform every relationship that matters most to you. If you think this will help someone you know, make sure you send it their way or share on socials. Tag us @living_wholehearted and @terramattson! Don't forget to FOLLOW/SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss an episode and help spread the word by leaving us some stars on a review. Thanks for partnering with us to help more leaders, just like you, who want to live and lead with integrity at home, work and in the community. Go to livingwholehearted.com and sign up to receive our free leadership tips and updates delivered to you in our monthly newsletter. And, if you’re a girl mom, check out mycourageousgirls.com.
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Jeff & Terra
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40m - Jul 7, 2026 - Stop Performing for God // Hosanna Wong
In this episode of Living Wholehearted, we sit down with Hosanna Wong to talk about what it means to uncomplicate our faith and rediscover the real Jesus beneath performance, pressure, and unrealistic expectations. From growing up in an outdoor church on the streets of San Francisco to wrestling with church hurt and ultimately falling back in love with the Bride of Christ, Hosanna shares how God meets us personally in our unique stories, seasons, and struggles.
Together, we explore the roadblocks that keep many of us from connecting with God—busyness, distraction, shame, grief, silence, and expectations—and how Jesus invites us into wholeness instead of exhaustion. This episode is a refreshing call for leaders, parents, and everyday believers to stop striving, stay connected to the true Vine, and embrace the freedom of simply loving God and loving people well.
Key Takeaways
- Your relationship with God does not have to look like anyone else’s to be real and flourishing.
- Many believers are carrying unrealistic expectations that God never placed on them.
- Church hurt often comes from misrepresenting Jesus, but healing begins when we encounter His true character.
- Busyness and burnout are not badges of honor; rest and pruning are essential to lasting fruitfulness.
- God wants to grow good fruit in our lives, not just impressive or visible fruit.
- Spiritual structures and rhythms are helpful, but they should never replace intimacy with Jesus Himself.
- Wholeness in Christ means being honest about where we are and aligning our mind, body, heart, and soul toward a God-honoring direction.
Website: www.hosannawong.com
Facebook: @officialhosannawong
Youtube: @hosannawong
Instagram: @hosanna.wong
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We LOVE that you’ve decided to join us this week for the Living Wholehearted Podcast. We hope you enjoyed the conversation, tips, and resources to help you transform every relationship that matters most to you. If you think this will help someone you know, make sure you send it their way or share on socials. Tag us @living_wholehearted and @terramattson! Don't forget to FOLLOW/SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss an episode and help spread the word by leaving us some stars on a review. Thanks for partnering with us to help more leaders, just like you, who want to live and lead with integrity at home, work and in the community. Go to livingwholehearted.com and sign up to receive our free leadership tips and updates delivered to you in our monthly newsletter. And, if you’re a girl mom, check out mycourageousgirls.com.
Until next time, be the leader you would follow!
Grateful for you,
Jeff & Terra
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58m - Jun 2, 2026 - The Church Isn’t Perfect, But Jesus Still Is // Natalie Runion
In this heartfelt episode, we sit down with Natalie Runion, author, pastor, and founder of Raised to Stay, to talk about the real and often painful journey of healing from church hurt while staying rooted in Jesus. Together, we unpack what it means to deconstruct without destroying, to discern when it’s time to leave a toxic system, and to rebuild faith and community with integrity. We explore how leaders can slow down, lead with humility, and create safe spaces where grace and truth can coexist. Whether you’re a pastor, a church member, or someone who’s walked away for a season, this conversation offers hope, honesty, and a way forward.
Key Takeaways
- Abiding over performing: Staying isn’t about remaining in a specific church—it’s about remaining in Christ, even through disillusionment.
- Healthy leaders go slow: True character is formed through time, mentorship, and accountability—not through platform or performance.
- Deconstruction can lead to rebuilding: When guided by the Spirit, untangling from religious culture can bring us closer to the heart of Jesus.
- Recognize toxicity vs. humanity: It’s wise—and sometimes holy—to walk away from spiritually abusive or narcissistic leadership.
- Churches need trauma-informed care: Pastors can’t carry every burden; partnering with trained counselors helps the whole Body heal.
- Pastors’ kids need freedom and identity: Ministry starts at home; children aren’t sidekicks, they’re uniquely called by God too.
- God is patient with our process: Healing from church hurt takes time, and Jesus remains faithful through every season.
Website: natalierunion.com
Instagram: @raisedtostay
Book: Raised to Stay
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We LOVE that you’ve decided to join us this week for the Living Wholehearted Podcast. We hope you enjoyed the conversation, tips, and resources to help you transform every relationship that matters most to you. If you think this will help someone you know, make sure you send it their way or share on socials. Tag us @living_wholehearted and @terramattson! Don't forget to FOLLOW/SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss an episode and help spread the word by leaving us some stars on a review. Thanks for partnering with us to help more leaders, just like you, who want to live and lead with integrity at home, work and in the community. Go to livingwholehearted.com and sign up to receive our free leadership tips and updates delivered to you in our monthly newsletter. And, if you’re a girl mom, check out mycourageousgirls.com.
Until next time, be the leader you would follow!
Grateful for you,
Jeff & Terra
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29m - May 5, 2026 - 25 Years, Countless Lessons: Building a Grace-Filled Marriage
In this episode, we share 25 years of marriage—its joys, challenges, and the lessons God has taught us along the way. From navigating parenthood to learning the power of grace, communication, and understanding each other’s wiring, we dive into what it takes to build a marriage that thrives. We hope our experiences inspire you to grow closer to God, your spouse, and those you love most.
Key Takeaways:
- Faith as a foundation: Prioritizing our relationship with God strengthens our marriage and guides our interactions with each other.
- The power of recalibration: Healthy marriages require ongoing renegotiation and adaptability through life’s seasons and stressors.
- Value of external support: Mentors, counselors, and community provide essential guidance and accountability.
- Grace and patience matter: Extending grace, forgiving mistakes, and celebrating small acts of love cultivate lasting connection.
- Know each other’s wiring: Understanding personality differences improves communication, repair, and mutual understanding.
- Building trust and safety: Creating a safe, supportive space allows vulnerability and strengthens relational bonds.
- Focus on the positives: Appreciating the “doughnut” rather than fixating on the “hole” nurtures gratitude and joy in marriage.
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We LOVE that you’ve decided to join us this week for the Living Wholehearted Podcast. We hope you enjoyed the conversation, tips, and resources to help you transform every relationship that matters most to you. If you think this will help someone you know, make sure you send it their way or share on socials. Tag us @living_wholehearted and @terramattson! Don't forget to FOLLOW/SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss an episode and help spread the word by leaving us some stars on a review. Thanks for partnering with us to help more leaders, just like you, who want to live and lead with integrity at home, work and in the community. Go to livingwholehearted.com and sign up to receive our free leadership tips and updates delivered to you in our monthly newsletter. And, if you’re a girl mom, check out mycourageousgirls.com.
Until next time, be the leader you would follow!
Grateful for you,
Jeff & Terra
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32m - Apr 7, 2026 - Why Emotions Matter // Jon and Tristen Collins
In this episode of Living Wholehearted, we sit down with Jon and Tristen Collins to explore why emotional health is not a one-time achievement, but a lifelong, grace-filled process. Together, we talk about how emotions shape our faith, our marriages, and the way we lead—especially when we’ve been taught to suppress or spiritualize them away.
Drawing from their book Why Emotions Matter, Jon and Tristen invite us to rethink the relationship between emotional maturity and spiritual formation. We discuss the church’s complicated history with emotions, how our bodies communicate what’s happening beneath the surface, and why knowing we are already loved by God frees us to engage the messy work of growth. This conversation is honest, practical, and deeply hopeful—for leaders, couples, and anyone longing to live more wholeheartedly.
Key Takeaways
- Emotional health is an ongoing process, not a spiritual finish line
- God’s love is not earned through emotional or spiritual maturity
- Emotions act as signals, revealing deeper needs, values, and limits
- Suppressing emotions often creates disconnection in marriage and leadership
- Spiritual maturity cannot exist without emotional maturity
- Our bodies play a vital role in how emotions surface and heal
- Grace creates the safety needed for emotional growth
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We LOVE that you’ve decided to join us this week for the Living Wholehearted Podcast. We hope you enjoyed the conversation, tips, and resources to help you transform every relationship that matters most to you. If you think this will help someone you know, make sure you send it their way or share on socials. Tag us @living_wholehearted and @terramattson! Don't forget to FOLLOW/SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss an episode and help spread the word by leaving us some stars on a review. Thanks for partnering with us to help more leaders, just like you, who want to live and lead with integrity at home, work and in the community. Go to livingwholehearted.com and sign up to receive our free leadership tips and updates delivered to you in our monthly newsletter. And, if you’re a girl mom, check out mycourageousgirls.com.
Until next time, be the leader you would follow!
Grateful for you,
Jeff & Terra
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28m - Mar 3, 2026 - Busy Is Not Faithful
In this episode, we get practical and deeply personal about time—how we steward it, protect it, and live it in alignment with what matters most. We share how time blocking, concentric circles, and intentional rhythms of rest have shaped our marriage, parenting, leadership, and faith. Rather than letting life hijack our calendars, we invite you into a way of living where priorities drive decisions, margin creates freedom, and our kids learn—by watching us—that we are human beings, not just human doers. This conversation is about integrity, peace, and choosing presence in a busy, performance-driven world.
Key Takeaways
- Intentionality with time creates freedom, not rigidity—especially in marriage and family life.
- Concentric circles bring clarity by helping us say yes or no based on how decisions impact our inner priorities.
- Rest, play, and margin must be scheduled if we want them to actually happen.
- Our calendars preach—kids learn more from what we model than what we say.
- Different wiring requires different rhythms, even within the same marriage or family.
- Performance-based living (and faith) leads to burnout, while relational rhythms lead to peace.
- You likely have more authority over your time than you think—and reclaiming it is an integrity issue.
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We LOVE that you’ve decided to join us this week for the Living Wholehearted Podcast. We hope you enjoyed the conversation, tips, and resources to help you transform every relationship that matters most to you. If you think this will help someone you know, make sure you send it their way or share on socials. Tag us @living_wholehearted and @terramattson! Don't forget to FOLLOW/SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss an episode and help spread the word by leaving us some stars on a review. Thanks for partnering with us to help more leaders, just like you, who want to live and lead with integrity at home, work and in the community. Go to livingwholehearted.com and sign up to receive our free leadership tips and updates delivered to you in our monthly newsletter. And, if you’re a girl mom, check out mycourageousgirls.com.
Until next time, be the leader you would follow!
Grateful for you,
Jeff & Terra
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43m - Feb 3, 2026 - The Real Battle Is Between Your Ears // Max Lucado
What if the greatest battle shaping our leadership, relationships, and faith is happening in our minds? In this episode, we sit down with pastor and bestselling author Max Lucado to talk about the power of thought life and why taming our thoughts is essential to living whole and leading well.
Together, we explore how negative thinking, shame, guilt, insecurity, and lust take root—and how Scripture, neuroscience, confession, and community help us interrupt destructive patterns and renew our minds. Max shares personal stories, practical tools from his book Tame Your Thoughts, and a grace-filled reminder that God is not surprised by us—and He is deeply invested in our mental and spiritual health.
This conversation is honest, hopeful, and grounded in the truth that transformation doesn’t start with behavior change, but with believing what is actually true.
Key Takeaways
- You are not your thoughts—but your life is shaped by what you allow to stay in your mind.
- Confession is not for God’s information; it’s for our freedom.
- Identifying the UFO cycle (Untruth → False Narrative → Overreaction) helps interrupt destructive behaviors at the root.
- Renewing the mind is both spiritual and neurological—repetition of truth literally reshapes the brain.
- Shame thrives in isolation, but healing accelerates in safe, honest relationships.
- Lust and addiction are not just moral failures but thought-level battles that require grace, boundaries, and support.
- Scripture isn’t about behavior management—it’s about revealing Jesus and transforming how we think.
Book: Tame Your Thoughts
Website: maxlucado.com
Instagram: @maxlucado
Facebook: Max Lucado
X (Twitter): @MaxLucado
YouTube: Max Lucado
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We LOVE that you’ve decided to join us this week for the Living Wholehearted Podcast. We hope you enjoyed the conversation, tips, and resources to help you transform every relationship that matters most to you. If you think this will help someone you know, make sure you send it their way or share on socials. Tag us @living_wholehearted and @terramattson! Don't forget to FOLLOW/SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss an episode and help spread the word by leaving us some stars on a review. Thanks for partnering with us to help more leaders, just like you, who want to live and lead with integrity at home, work and in the community. Go to livingwholehearted.com and sign up to receive our free leadership tips and updates delivered to you in our monthly newsletter. And, if you’re a girl mom, check out mycourageousgirls.com.
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Jeff & Terra
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37m - Jan 6, 2026 - Choosing Peace Over Pretense // Amy Duggar King
In this episode, we sit down with Amy Duggar King to talk about the courage it takes to step out of unhealthy systems and into the freedom and peace that God truly offers. Together, we unpack what forgiveness, grace, and reconciliation really mean—especially when those words have been twisted to maintain control or silence truth. Amy shares her powerful story of choosing truth over image, peace over pretense, and healing over hiding. We explore how faith, boundaries, and community play a vital role in recovery, and how we can all learn to listen for God’s voice in the midst of confusion and pain.
Key Takeaways
- True forgiveness doesn’t require denial—you can forgive even when an apology never comes.
- Abusers often hijack sacred language like grace and reconciliation to maintain control; recognizing that distortion is part of healing.
- Boundaries are not betrayal—they are essential steps toward peace and emotional safety.
- God’s voice brings clarity and peace, not fear or manipulation.
- Healing takes time and space—sometimes the first step is as simple as not replying right away.
- Writing and journaling can help reclaim your voice when you’ve been silenced.
- Chosen family and healthy community reflect the heart of God more than forced loyalty to toxic systems.
Website: amyduggarking.com
Instagram: @amyrahelleking
TikTok: @amyrking
Book: Holy Disrupter – available wherever books are sold
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We LOVE that you’ve decided to join us this week for the Living Wholehearted Podcast. We hope you enjoyed the conversation, tips, and resources to help you transform every relationship that matters most to you. If you think this will help someone you know, make sure you send it their way or share on socials. Tag us @living_wholehearted and @terramattson! Don't forget to FOLLOW/SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss an episode and help spread the word by leaving us some stars on a review. Thanks for partnering with us to help more leaders, just like you, who want to live and lead with integrity at home, work and in the community. Go to livingwholehearted.com and sign up to receive our free leadership tips and updates delivered to you in our monthly newsletter. And, if you’re a girl mom, check out mycourageousgirls.com.
Until next time, be the leader you would follow!
Grateful for you,
Jeff & Terra
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53m - Dec 23, 2025 - When Success Hides Anxiety // Sissy Goff
In this episode, we sit down with counselor and author Sissy Goff to talk about the hidden ways anxiety shows up in our daughters. From the pressure to be “the good girl” to the overwhelming expectations of school, sports, and social media, we unpack how perfectionism and performance can mask deep struggles. Together, we explore practical tools for parents to recognize the signs, model grace, and create safe spaces where kids learn that they don’t have to try harder—they can lean into God’s love and presence.
Key Takeaways
- High-performing, “good girls” often carry hidden anxiety that adults can easily miss.
- Success and perfectionism can be fueled by anxiety, not just motivation or talent.
- Parents can watch for subtle cues—like withdrawing from fun family activities or constantly deferring to peers.
- Modeling failure, laughter, and grace as a family helps kids loosen perfectionistic pressure.
- Small boundaries and simple practices (like limiting who to encourage each day) can redirect kids from burnout.
- The way parents talk to themselves shapes how they talk to their kids—self-compassion matters.
- Shifting from “try harder” language to “let’s pray and grow together” reflects the gospel of grace.
Website: raisingboysandgirls.com
Instagram:@sissygoff
Facebook:Raising Boys and Girls
YouTube:Raising Boys and Girls
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We LOVE that you’ve decided to join us this week for the Living Wholehearted Podcast. We hope you enjoyed the conversation, tips, and resources to help you transform every relationship that matters most to you. If you think this will help someone you know, make sure you send it their way or share on socials. Tag us @living_wholehearted and @terramattson! Don't forget to FOLLOW/SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss an episode and help spread the word by leaving us some stars on a review. Thanks for partnering with us to help more leaders, just like you, who want to live and lead with integrity at home, work and in the community. Go to livingwholehearted.com and sign up to receive our free leadership tips and updates delivered to you in our monthly newsletter. And, if you’re a girl mom, check out mycourageousgirls.com.
Until next time, be the leader you would follow!
Grateful for you,
Jeff & Terra
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36m - Dec 9, 2025 - The Body Remembers, But Grace Restores // Erin Kerry
In this episode, we sit down with Erin Kerry, a mental health advocate, integrative nutrition coach, and mom who knows firsthand what it means to live with anxiety while holding onto faith. Together, we explore the intersection of mental and physical health, the power of grace when we feel broken, and how to shift from shame to self-compassion. Erin shares her journey of learning to partner with God in healing—body, mind, and spirit—and offers practical wisdom for anyone wrestling with the weight of anxiety, identity, or performance.
Key Takeaways
- Faith and mental health can coexist—struggling with anxiety doesn’t mean you lack faith.
- The body keeps the score—our physical health often reflects our inner world, and healing requires an integrated approach.
- Naming your anxiety is the first step toward disarming its power.
- Grace is not passivity—it’s active participation with God in the process of renewal.
- Identity precedes performance—you are loved and whole before you do anything to prove it.
- Community and honest conversation break the stigma around faith and mental health.
- Parenting through anxiety requires compassion—for our kids and for ourselves.
Website: erinbkerry.com
Instagram:@sparkingwholeness
Facebook:Sparking Wholeness
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We LOVE that you’ve decided to join us this week for the Living Wholehearted Podcast. We hope you enjoyed the conversation, tips, and resources to help you transform every relationship that matters most to you. If you think this will help someone you know, make sure you send it their way or share on socials. Tag us @living_wholehearted and @terramattson! Don't forget to FOLLOW/SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss an episode and help spread the word by leaving us some stars on a review. Thanks for partnering with us to help more leaders, just like you, who want to live and lead with integrity at home, work and in the community. Go to livingwholehearted.com and sign up to receive our free leadership tips and updates delivered to you in our monthly newsletter. And, if you’re a girl mom, check out mycourageousgirls.com.
Until next time, be the leader you would follow!
Grateful for you,
Jeff & Terra
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46m - Nov 25, 2025 - Stop Criticizing, Start Speaking Life // Dave and Ann Wilson
In this episode, we sit down with Dave and Ann Wilson to talk honestly about the real struggles couples face in marriage. From unmet expectations and old wounds to finding healing through vulnerability, grace, and God’s love, we unpack what it means to speak life into your spouse—even when it feels easier to criticize. Together, we explore the hope and redemption available when we lean into the hard work of marriage and invite Jesus into the center of it all.
Key Takeaways
- Marriage is meant to be challenging—don’t give up; growth comes through the struggle.
- Unhealed childhood wounds often resurface in marriage, shaping conflict and connection.
- Vulnerability and emotional honesty are essential for real intimacy.
- Speaking life over your spouse can transform a marriage more than criticism ever could.
- God’s grace provides the foundation to rebuild trust and hope after brokenness.
- Couples need to pursue healing for themselves to show up whole in their relationship.
Facebook: @DaveAnnWilson
Instagram: @DaveAnnWilson
YouTube: @DaveAnnWilson
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We LOVE that you’ve decided to join us this week for the Living Wholehearted Podcast. We hope you enjoyed the conversation, tips, and resources to help you transform every relationship that matters most to you. If you think this will help someone you know, make sure you send it their way or share on socials. Tag us @living_wholehearted and @terramattson! Don't forget to FOLLOW/SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss an episode and help spread the word by leaving us some stars on a review. Thanks for partnering with us to help more leaders, just like you, who want to live and lead with integrity at home, work and in the community. Go to livingwholehearted.com and sign up to receive our free leadership tips and updates delivered to you in our monthly newsletter. And, if you’re a girl mom, check out mycourageousgirls.com.
Until next time, be the leader you would follow!
Grateful for you,
Jeff & Terra
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1h 4m - Nov 11, 2025 - You Can’t Do Grief Alone (and You’re Not Meant To) // Clarissa Moll
In this heartfelt conversation with author Clarissa Moll, we explore the realities of grief, parenting through loss, and the hope that sustains us. Together, we talk honestly about the loneliness of grief, how the church can step into its calling as a healing community, and the ways parents can support their children while tending to their own broken hearts. Clarissa reminds us that resilience is learned, but resurrection is a gift only God can give—and both shape how we walk through sorrow with open hearts and anchored hope.
Key Takeaways:
- Grief often isolates us, but the church can be a place of belonging and healing when it leans into its role as a supportive community.
- Practical, proactive offers of help (like meals, errands, childcare) serve grieving families better than vague questions.
- Children grieve in ways consistent with their personalities—some express it outwardly, others through activity or art.
- Parents don’t have to do this alone—teachers, coaches, friends, and church leaders can all form a vital circle of support.
- There is no set timeline for grief; prolonged changes in eating, sleeping, or behavior may signal a need for additional help.
- Resilience is a skill we can learn, but resurrection is God’s unique work—reminding us that our hope is never wasted.
- Grief, while painful, can reorient our hearts to deeper intimacy with God and compassion for others.
Website: www.clarissamoll.com
Instagram: @mollclarissa
Substack: clarissamoll.substack.com
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We LOVE that you’ve decided to join us this week for the Living Wholehearted Podcast. We hope you enjoyed the conversation, tips, and resources to help you transform every relationship that matters most to you. If you think this will help someone you know, make sure you send it their way or share on socials. Tag us @living_wholehearted and @terramattson! Don't forget to FOLLOW/SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss an episode and help spread the word by leaving us some stars on a review. Thanks for partnering with us to help more leaders, just like you, who want to live and lead with integrity at home, work and in the community. Go to livingwholehearted.com and sign up to receive our free leadership tips and updates delivered to you in our monthly newsletter. And, if you’re a girl mom, check out mycourageousgirls.com.
Until next time, be the leader you would follow!
Grateful for you,
Jeff & Terra
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42m - Oct 28, 2025 - Redefine the Good Things of God // Katherine Wolf
In this episode, we sit down with Katherine Wolf to talk about what it means to live wholeheartedly when life doesn’t go as planned. Katherine shares her journey of surviving a massive stroke at 26, the long road of recovery, and how God reshaped her calling through suffering. Together we explore “invisible wheelchairs,” radical acceptance, parenting through pain, and the difference between curing and true healing. It’s an honest, hope-filled conversation about finding purpose in the dark and leaning on God’s presence when everything else feels uncertain.
Key Takeaways
- The “good things of God” are spiritual realities—peace, joy, His presence—rather than guaranteed comfort or ease.
- Everyone carries “invisible wheelchairs,” unseen limitations that invite compassion and empathy.
- Radical acceptance allows us to move forward while still holding the scars of suffering.
- Suffering can refine, not erase, our gifts and calling.
- Healing goes deeper than cure; it is about wholeness of the soul.
- Hope offers an escape from the paralyzing “what if loop.”
- In suffering, the ministry of presence and tears often speaks louder than words.
Website: www.hopeheals.com
Instagram: @hopeheals
Facebook: Hope Heals
X/Twitter: @hopeheals
YouTube: Hope Heals
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We LOVE that you’ve decided to join us this week for the Living Wholehearted Podcast. We hope you enjoyed the conversation, tips, and resources to help you transform every relationship that matters most to you. If you think this will help someone you know, make sure you send it their way or share on socials. Tag us @living_wholehearted and @terramattson! Don't forget to FOLLOW/SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss an episode and help spread the word by leaving us some stars on a review. Thanks for partnering with us to help more leaders, just like you, who want to live and lead with integrity at home, work and in the community. Go to livingwholehearted.com and sign up to receive our free leadership tips and updates delivered to you in our monthly newsletter. And, if you’re a girl mom, check out mycourageousgirls.com.
Until next time, be the leader you would follow!
Grateful for you,
Jeff & Terra
To connect with Jeff & Terra Mattson and Living Wholehearted, go to:
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Shrinking the Integrity Gap e-Course
Courageous: Being Daughters Rooted in Grace
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43m - Oct 14, 2025 - Faithful Presence in a Polarized World // Joshua Ryan Butler
In this timely and honest conversation, we sit down with pastor and author Joshua Ryan Butler to talk about how the church can engage with politics in a way that reflects the heart of Jesus. Drawing from his book Party Crashing, we explore the tensions of modern and postmodern political frameworks, the spiritual stakes of polarization, and how unity in Christ can be a witness in a fractured world. We reflect on what’s happened post-election, how online and offline spaces shape our convictions, and what it means to be a faithful presence in our communities. Together, we lean into the hope and formation that comes through real relationships, local engagement, and a posture of love.
Key Takeaways
- Unity is sacred: Jesus prayed for the unity of the Church before going to the cross—how we relate across differences matters deeply to Him.
- Real-life relationships ground us: Online discourse is often dominated by postmodern extremes, but face-to-face relationships tend to be more grounded and bridge-building.
- There’s more than just red, blue, or silence: We’re not limited to partisanship or passivity—creative, faithful political engagement is possible and needed.
- Jesus reconciled enemies: Following Jesus means learning to walk together across significant ideological divides, like zealots and tax collectors in the same community.
- Faithful presence > flashy platforms: Lasting impact comes through everyday faithfulness and local civic engagement, not just national elections.
- Posture matters as much as position: How we show up—with humility, curiosity, and love—often speaks louder than what we believe.
- Hope in a bigger story: Remembering God’s sovereignty through history can calm our anxiety and remind us that the Church will endure.
Website: https://joshuaryanbutler.com/
Instagram: @joshbutler.pdx
Facebook: @JoshuaButlerpdx
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We LOVE that you’ve decided to join us this week for the Living Wholehearted Podcast. We hope you enjoyed the conversation, tips, and resources to help you transform every relationship that matters most to you. If you think this will help someone you know, make sure you send it their way or share on socials. Tag us @living_wholehearted and @terramattson! Don't forget to FOLLOW/SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss an episode and help spread the word by leaving us some stars on a review. Thanks for partnering with us to help more leaders, just like you, who want to live and lead with integrity at home, work and in the community. Go to livingwholehearted.com and sign up to receive our free leadership tips and updates delivered to you in our monthly newsletter. And, if you’re a girl mom, check out mycourageousgirls.com.
Until next time, be the leader you would follow!
Grateful for you,
Jeff & Terra
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56m - Sep 30, 2025 - Why Reluctant Leaders Make the Strongest Guides // Willa Kane and Sally Breedlove
In this episode, we sit down with Sally Breedlove and Willa Kane, two authors of Eighth Day Prayers. Together we explore how listening to God first transforms our leadership, our relationships, and our daily rhythms. From reluctant leadership to scripture-soaked prayer, Sally and Willa share how anchoring ourselves in God’s Word and the rhythms of the church calendar can create margin, cultivate hope, and deepen our joy. This is a conversation about slowing down, making space for God’s voice, and discovering the gift of community in prayer.
Key Takeaways
- Listen first, speak second: Lasting leadership begins by listening to God before we speak or act.
- Reluctant leaders bring strength: Those who never sought influence often carry a unique humility and integrity.
- Scripture-soaked prayer sustains us: Simple, accessible rhythms of prayer keep us grounded in truth and hope.
- The church calendar roots our lives: Living by God’s seasons—Advent, Lent, Easter, and beyond—offers balance and perspective in a busy world.
- Saying no is leadership too: Boundaries create the space for faithful, Spirit-led influence.
- Collaboration is a gift: When pride is set aside, shared work can become joy-filled and deeply fruitful.
- Beauty belongs in faith: Prayer practices that are both true and beautiful invite us—and others—into God’s presence.
Website: eighthdayprayers.org
Instagram: @eighthdayprayers
Facebook: Eighth Day Prayers
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We LOVE that you’ve decided to join us this week for the Living Wholehearted Podcast. We hope you enjoyed the conversation, tips, and resources to help you transform every relationship that matters most to you. If you think this will help someone you know, make sure you send it their way or share on socials. Tag us @living_wholehearted and @terramattson! Don't forget to FOLLOW/SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss an episode and help spread the word by leaving us some stars on a review. Thanks for partnering with us to help more leaders, just like you, who want to live and lead with integrity at home, work and in the community. Go to livingwholehearted.com and sign up to receive our free leadership tips and updates delivered to you in our monthly newsletter. And, if you’re a girl mom, check out mycourageousgirls.com.
Until next time, be the leader you would follow!
Grateful for you,
Jeff & Terra
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44m - Sep 16, 2025 - Parenting Teens Through Anxiety // Dr. Kristin Valerius
In this episode of The Living Wholehearted Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Kristin Valerius, a pediatric psychologist and faith-filled leader, to talk honestly about parenting teens in an anxious world. Together, we explore how anxiety can be a signal of what we value most, why parents don’t need to rescue kids from every hard feeling, and how repair—not perfection—builds lasting connection. If you’ve ever wondered how to help your teen (and yourself) navigate big emotions with grace, resilience, and faith, this conversation will encourage and equip you.
Key Takeaways
- Anxiety as information – Anxiety isn’t just a problem; it reveals what we value and can guide us toward growth.
- The tipping point of anxiety – It becomes unhealthy when it blocks daily functioning or life-giving activities.
- Validation before solutions – Teens feel calmer and more open when parents reflect their emotions before jumping into advice.
- Repair matters more than perfection – Messing up is inevitable; owning it models humility, grace, and belonging.
- Parents must regulate themselves too – Self-care, honesty about limits, and modeling resilience are essential for healthy homes.
- Connection in their world – Entering your teen’s passions (even video games or music you don’t love) creates trust and closeness.
- Hold the long view – Parenting teens can feel unrewarding, but grace reminds us that growth is a process, not a final arrival.
Website: www.sundstromclinic.com
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We LOVE that you’ve decided to join us this week for the Living Wholehearted Podcast. We hope you enjoyed the conversation, tips, and resources to help you transform every relationship that matters most to you. If you think this will help someone you know, make sure you send it their way or share on socials. Tag us @living_wholehearted and @terramattson! Don't forget to FOLLOW/SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss an episode and help spread the word by leaving us some stars on a review. Thanks for partnering with us to help more leaders, just like you, who want to live and lead with integrity at home, work and in the community. Go to livingwholehearted.com and sign up to receive our free leadership tips and updates delivered to you in our monthly newsletter. And, if you’re a girl mom, check out mycourageousgirls.com.
Until next time, be the leader you would follow!
Grateful for you,
Jeff & Terra
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44m - Sep 2, 2025 - Why Your Healing Starts With a Pause // Debra Fileta
In this episode, we sit down with licensed counselor, author, and speaker Debra Fileta to explore what it truly means to heal from the inside out. Together, we unpack why our attempts at change often fail and how pausing, gaining insight, and facing our past can lead to lasting transformation. We talk about the deeper roots beneath our habits, how trauma resurfaces when life finally feels safe, and why triggers might actually be God’s invitation to heal. Join us as we offer a hope-filled, practical, and deeply faith-rooted conversation that will equip you to reset your life from the inside out.
Key Takeaways
- Lasting change begins beneath the surface—true transformation requires addressing thoughts, feelings, and beliefs, not just behaviors.
- Pausing is powerful—silence and stillness create space to hear from God and gain deeper insight.
- Triggers are not setbacks—they’re signs of where healing is still needed, and God’s invitation to go deeper.
- Childhood wounds still shape adult behavior—healing comes when we invite Jesus into those early places of pain.
- Insight leads to alignment—when your thoughts, feelings, and actions align with God’s truth, deep healing follows.
- Spiritual maturity includes emotional maturity—leaders can’t afford to ignore their inner world.
- Shame stalls healing, but gratitude invites it—reframing struggles with grace opens the door to growth.
Website: www.debrafileta.com
Instagram: @debrafileta
Facebook: facebook.com/TrueLoveDates
Twitter/X: @DebraFileta
YouTube: Debra Fileta YouTube Channel
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We LOVE that you’ve decided to join us this week for the Living Wholehearted Podcast. We hope you enjoyed the conversation, tips, and resources to help you transform every relationship that matters most to you. If you think this will help someone you know, make sure you send it their way or share on socials. Tag us @living_wholehearted and @terramattson! Don't forget to FOLLOW/SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss an episode and help spread the word by leaving us some stars on a review. Thanks for partnering with us to help more leaders, just like you, who want to live and lead with integrity at home, work and in the community. Go to livingwholehearted.com and sign up to receive our free leadership tips and updates delivered to you in our monthly newsletter. And, if you’re a girl mom, check out mycourageousgirls.com.
Until next time, be the leader you would follow!
Grateful for you,
Jeff & Terra
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32m - Aug 19, 2025 - Turning Down the Noise: Parenting in a World That Overstimulates // Sarah Boyd
As parents, we’re navigating a world of constant noise—externally from screens and schedules, and internally from emotional overload. In this episode, we sit down with Sarah Boyd, author of Turning Down the Noise, to talk about how overstimulation impacts both parents and kids, and how we can reclaim calm, connection, and emotional maturity in our homes. From recognizing early warning signs to creating healthy digital rhythms, this conversation offers both spiritual encouragement and practical tools for the journey.
Key Takeaways
- Catch overstimulation early. Notice signs before they lead to emotional blowups.
- Limits are a gift. Embracing them brings more peace and presence.
- Screens drain energy. Even background media impacts our brains.
- Connection over perfection. Simple rituals and shared interests go far.
- Model emotional regulation. Kids learn calm by watching us.
- Reduce noise, build resilience. Less input creates space for growth.
- Parent with grace. Shame isn’t helpful—start with compassion.
Website: resilientlittlehearts.com
Instagram: @resilientlittlehearts
Facebook: Resilient Little Hearts
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We LOVE that you’ve decided to join us this week for the Living Wholehearted Podcast. We hope you enjoyed the conversation, tips, and resources to help you transform every relationship that matters most to you. If you think this will help someone you know, make sure you send it their way or share on socials. Tag us @living_wholehearted and @terramattson! Don't forget to FOLLOW/SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss an episode and help spread the word by leaving us some stars on a review. Thanks for partnering with us to help more leaders, just like you, who want to live and lead with integrity at home, work and in the community. Go to livingwholehearted.com and sign up to receive our free leadership tips and updates delivered to you in our monthly newsletter. And, if you’re a girl mom, check out mycourageousgirls.com.
Until next time, be the leader you would follow!
Grateful for you,
Jeff & Terra
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46m - Aug 5, 2025
