Have you ever struggled with feeling unseen and forgotten…or even a bit worthless?   This week on Up Until Now, Kristen Hallinan sits down with Paige Allen, executive pastor at Church on the Rock in Lubbock, Texas, and author of the book, He Knows Your Name, to discuss the questions and struggles women face in their lives as they seek to feel seen, valued, and understood.   Listen in to this thought-provoking episode to hear:   ·      How the nameless women in the Bible still resonate...

Have you been able to put words to a painful experience in the past?   In this episode of Up Until Now, Danielle Damrell, host of the Created Worthy Podcast, shares her incredible story of growing up in a chaotic and abusive household, and then eventually finding stability and redemption—because God. Kristen and Danielle discuss biblical grief, surrender, and the important role faith plays in breaking destructive generational cycles.   Listen in for insight into:   ·      When trauma...

You see someone else that’s crushing it in parenting, marriage, their career, etc.—and suddenly you doubt your own worthiness. We’ve all been there.   In this episode of Up Until Now, Kristen is talking with her friend Jenn Schultz, author of She’s Not Your Enemy. Together, they unpack what it means to find our identity in God (rather than other people) and how to let go of the pressure to always ‘be enough.’   Listen in to discover: ·      The difference between comparison and...

You know when everything feels a little out of control—your schedule, your reactions, your mind?!? Yeah, us too.  This week on Up Until Now, my friend Rachel D. Baker—host of the podcast, ‘How’s All That Working For Ya?—is on the show and we’re talking about creating a little breathing room in our lives, for the sake of our health, our relationships, and our ministries.  Listen to this episode to unpack:   ·      What it means to face our ‘too-big’ reactions ·      Why self care...

If you’ve caught yourself yearning for a different life—or wondering why God would allow this pain—you aren’t alone.   In this episode of Up Until Now, Kristen talks with Alexandra Kuykendall, host of Our Time to Rise, Co-Founder of The Open Door Sisterhood, and author of many books, including Loving My Actual Life.   In this thoughtful, wisdom-packed episode, you’ll hear:   ·      How to embrace the actual life you’re living (instead of constantly yearning for a different one) ...

Can you relate to the feeling of floundering—like you want to do great things for the Kingdom of God, but you just aren’t sure what you are called to do?   This week on Up Until Now, Kristen is sitting down with Rebecca George, host of the popular podcast Radical Radiance and author of Do The Thing, to discuss finding and pursuing your calling. Together, they are tackling both Biblical truth as well as the practical tools you need to live the fullest life, full of purpose, and in line with...

In this episode of UP UNTIL NOW, Kristen is thrilled to welcome guest Karrie Garcia—trauma-trained story coach, pastor, founder of The Freedom Academy, and author of Free & Fully Alive—to discuss the importance of living free and fully alive by confronting and healing from trauma. Dive into this rich episode to hear: ·      What trauma truly means—and what we can do about it ·      How the enemy specifically attacks us through our story ·      How to care for our body in light...

In this episode, Kristen sits down with Rachael Gilbert, Counselor, Podcast Host of Real Talk with Rachael, and Author of Image Restored, and discusses the truth on image and identity.     This episode is packed with practical tips and wisdom on: How family of origin plays a significant role in shaping our identity. Why restoring image requires an inside-out approach rather than relying on external factors. What practical strategies can help in discovering self-identity Why...

  In this episode of UP UNTIL NOW, Kristen Hallinan has the honor of talking with guest Mariela Rosario, Founder of She Speaks Fire Co. and author of the newly released book, She Speaks Fire. Getting real about their own struggles with shame, Kristen and Mariela are exposing where shame comes from and what we can do to start recovering from shame today.   Listen to this truth-packed episode to hear:   ·      How childhood rejection can have a lasting impact ·      Why community is...

In this episode, Kristen Hallinan has the pleasure of talking with Rachel Adams, author of 'A Little Goes a Long Way' and host of 'The Love Offering' podcast. In the midst of disappointment, moving forward looks like dreaming can feel impossible, but—as Rachael encourages us—with God, all things work for the good of those who love him. Do we have faith enough to believe it?    In this episode, you'll hear just the encouragement you've been needing, like: How to dream in the midst...

If you've ever wanted more for your family—more redemption, more hope, more freedom—you've landed in the right place. In the debut episode of UP UNTIL NOW, host Kristen Hallinan sits down with Podcaster, Speaker, and Author of Slow Growth Equals Strong Roots, Mary Marantz, to dive deep into changing our legacies and finding freedom. As Mary shares the impact of her childhood and feelings of inadequacy, she guides us through her decision to stop playing small and expand her capacity for all...