Best Heather MacFadyen Podcasts (2025)

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Is This Normal Teen Behavior—or a Red Flag? :: Mark Gregston [Ep 541]

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Have you ever felt like your teenager is pulling away, and no matter how much you talk, nothing seems to get through?In this episode, we’re joined by Mark Gregston, a ministry leader who has spent over 50 years walking with teenagers through crises, often welcoming them into his home. His insights challenge a lot of the assumptions we make about pa…

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Is This Normal Teen Behavior—or a Red Flag? :: Mark Gregston [Ep 541] 58:11

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Have you ever felt like your teenager is pulling away, and no matter how much you talk, nothing seems to get through? In this episode, we’re joined by Mark Gregston, a ministry leader who has spent over 50 years walking with teenagers through crises, often welcoming them into his home. His insights challenge a lot of the assumptions we make about p…

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Do Not Worry: How to Find Peace in Anxious Times 55:40

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“Do not worry” (Matthew 6:25). Worry is so familiar that we often treat it as inevitable – yet Jesus gives us a direct command not to. His words aren’t a cold prohibition but a gracious invitation to trust the Father’s love and care for us. In this episode, Haley and Dustin dive into Jesus’ teaching in Matthew 6 to unpack the difference between wor…

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The Role of Parents in Youth Sports :: Ed Uszynski and Brian Smith [Ep 540] 1:00:11

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Is your child really doomed if they don’t start soccer by age 2? Do you feel the constant pressure to sign your kids up for the “right” teams and keep pace with the families around you? In this episode, longtime youth sports leaders Ed and Brian pull back the curtain on the fear-driven culture so many parents get caught in. They challenge the myth …

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The Role of Parents in Youth Sports :: Ed Uszynski and Brian Smith [Ep 540] 1:00:41

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Is your child really doomed if they don’t start soccer by age 2? Do you feel the constant pressure to sign your kids up for the “right” teams and keep pace with the families around you?In this episode, longtime youth sports leaders Ed and Brian pull back the curtain on the fear-driven culture so many parents get caught in. They challenge the myth o…

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Mace Mishaps, College Tours, and Aspartame Withdrawal 41:51

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In this episode, Cynthia and Heather get sidetracked by Heather’s trip to all of the South East United States for a fun college tour. Cynthia shares what happens when JB has an entire floor of the house to himself and finds the mace (does this count as a free chemical peel?). All of this unfolds while Cynthia is trying to quit Coke Zero (again) and…

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Surviving 9/11: Darin Kinder’s Story of Faith, Courage & Rescue (Extended Episode) 1:23:54

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In this special extended episode, Haley and Dustin sit down with former Secret Service Agent Darin Kinder, who was just 100 yards away when the planes struck the World Trade Center towers on September 11, 2001. In this powerful conversation, Darin walks us through that tragic day — what he saw, what he felt, and how God sustained him through the ch…

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Reclaiming Sex Ed: Teaching God’s Truth About Bodies, Boundaries & Identity :: Kristen Miele [Ep 539]

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Do you feel embarrassment or shame around talking to your kids about sex? Do you wish someone else could come talk to them for you? Well today Kristin Miele is here to share her curriculum called Sex Ed Reclaimed. Kristin very reluctantly dove into this topic, she kept trying to run from it but God kept putting her in spaces to teach the truth of h…

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Reclaiming Sex Ed: Teaching God’s Truth About Bodies, Boundaries & Identity :: Kristen Miele [Ep 539] 48:32

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Do you feel embarrassment or shame around talking to your kids about sex? Do you wish someone else could come talk to them for you? Well today Kristin Miele is here to share her curriculum called Sex Ed Reclaimed. Kristin very reluctantly dove into this topic, she kept trying to run from it but God kept putting her in spaces to teach the truth of h…

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Codependency: What It Is and How to Break Free 56:11

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In this episode, we unpack the messy dynamics of codependency – what it is, how it shows up in all kinds of relationships, and how we can fall into unhealthy relationship patterns without realizing it. We look at codependent relationships from both sides: the person who struggles with being overly needy and dependent, and the one who feels the urge…

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If You’re Tired of Feeling Like You Don’t Measure Up… :: Hosanna Wong [Ep 538]

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Who does God say you are? And how do you step into your true identity when the world (and even yourself) have told you otherwise? If you (or your kids) feel unseen, unworthy, or unwanted, this episode is for you.In this powerful conversation, Hosanna Wong shares her journey of growing up on the streets of San Francisco with a father who battled add…

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If You're Tired of Feeling Like You Don't Measure Up.. :: Hosanna Wong [Ep 538] 53:54

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Who does God say you are? And how do you step into your true identity when the world (and even yourself) have told you otherwise? If you (or your kids) feel unseen, unworthy, or unwanted, this episode is for you. In this powerful conversation, Hosanna Wong shares her journey of growing up on the streets of San Francisco with a father who battled ad…

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4-H Muffin Consultant and Mutter Flutters 52:53

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In this episode, Cynthia and Heather get sidetracked by Heather’s many recent adventures at Chick-fil-A where she forgets her credit card and then ends up charging $0.37. Cynthia shares the double college drop-off drama (yes, twice!) and how she accidentally discovered her Baptist soul sisters at Brett’s new church. They also compare today’s colleg…

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When Life Doesn’t Go as Planned: A Conversation with Chrystal Evans Hurst (Replay) 43:52

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In this replay episode, Haley and Dustin sit down with Chrystal Evans Hurst – author, speaker, coach, and encourager – to hear her story of finding hope in every season of life. From navigating single motherhood and uncertain career paths to stepping unexpectedly into writing, speaking, and ministry, Chrystal shares how God has continually stitched…

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How to Declutter Clothes, Pantries, and Memories :: Tara Bremmer [Ep 537] 56:42

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Do you ever feel like clutter is taking over your home? In this episode, Tara Bremmer, professional organizer is here to dive into the heart of decluttering. We will talk about where to start if your home feels out of control, and how to tackle overwhelming projects in small, manageable steps instead of turning your whole house upside down. You’ll …

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How to Declutter Clothes, Pantries, and Memories :: Tara Bremmer [Ep 537] 56:11

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Do you ever feel like clutter is taking over your home? In this episode, Tara Bremmer, professional organizer is here to dive into the heart of decluttering. We will talk about where to start if your home feels out of control, and how to tackle overwhelming projects in small, manageable steps instead of turning your whole house upside down. You’ll …

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Orphaned, Redeemed & Called: Lucian Mustata’s Story of Hope 47:41

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Abandoned at birth and raised in Romanian orphanages, Lucian Mastata knows the pain of rejection, neglect, and loneliness. In this heartfelt conversation, Lucian shares how a chance visit to a Christmas carol service as a teenager introduced him to the hope of Jesus and changed everything. As he continued to return to church, he discovered that God…

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How to Stop Shame Spirals :: Dr. Curt Thompson [Summer of Mentorship Wk 6] 50:10

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Our kids begin to feel and respond to shame as early as 15 to 18 months of age. Those early moments can begin a lifelong struggle with feeling unworthy, inadequate and unlovable. Shame also disintegrates us (separating our thinking brain from our feeling brain) and isolates us from others. My guest is Dr. Curt Thompson, a psychiatrist and expert on…

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How to Stop Shame Spirals :: Dr. Curt Thompson [Summer of Mentorship Wk 6] 50:09

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Our kids begin to feel and respond to shame as early as 15 to 18 months of age. Those early moments can begin a lifelong struggle with feeling unworthy, inadequate and unlovable. Shame also disintegrates us (separating our thinking brain from our feeling brain) and isolates us from others. My guest is Dr. Curt Thompson, a psychiatrist and expert on…

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Who Lit a Fire Under His Gyat? 52:29

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In this episode, Cynthia and Heather get sidetracked by teaching grandma (and Cynthia) what a “gyat” is. Heather gives an update on her newly driving teen and how she is no longer bothered by the smells of a house full of boys. Cynthia debuts a new segment, Sentimental Moments with Cynthia, reflecting on the things she’ll never regret doing as a pa…

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Healing from Verbal & Emotional Abuse 1:00:37

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Verbal and emotional abuse is often invisible and hard to detect, but its effects run deep. In this episode, Haley and Dustin discuss the impact and power of our words, and how abuse can shape our sense of worth, identity, and dignity. They explore what verbal and emotional abuse is — and what it isn’t — and discuss the types of verbal abuse found …

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A Pep Talk for Reading the Whole Bible :: Tara-Leigh Cobble [Summer of Mentorship wk 5]

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Have you read the whole Bible? That was the question my guest Tara-Leigh Cobble struggled to answer while talking to a pastor friend. As she thought back through her life growing up in a Christian home, being involved in church and now working in full-time ministry, she couldn’t say for sure that she’d really read ALL of the Bible. So she started a…

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A Pep Talk for Reading the Whole Bible :: Tara-Leigh Cobble [Summer of Mentorship wk 5] 44:25

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Have you read the whole Bible? That was the question my guest Tara-Leigh Cobble struggled to answer while talking to a pastor friend. As she thought back through her life growing up in a Christian home, being involved in church and now working in full-time ministry, she couldn’t say for sure that she’d really read ALL of the Bible. So she started a…

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Right Where You Belong with Heather MacFadyen 57:50

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Heather MacFadyen, host of the widely loved Don’t Mom Alone podcast and the author of two books (Don’t Mom Alone and Right Where You Belong) joins us for an encouraging conversation on motherhood, grief, humility, and grace. She shares her hope story of when God’s promises became precious to her when both her parents were battling cancer, her fathe…

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Healing Past Wounds for More Freedom :: Jennifer Barnett [Summer of Mentorship wk 4]

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There is often a disconnect from what we read in scripture and how we experience life. God says, “I have not given you a spirit of fear,” but we keenly feel fear and anxiety. We know that God has taken away the consequences for our sins, but we still feel like they come between us and hearing His voice. One powerful way to work towards freedom in t…

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Healing Past Wounds for More Freedom :: Jennifer Barnett [Summer of Mentorship wk 4] 49:01

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There is often a disconnect from what we read in scripture and how we experience life. God says, “I have not given you a spirit of fear,” but we keenly feel fear and anxiety. We know that God has saved our souls through Christ's death and resurrection, but we still feel like past wounds/choices/lies come between us and hearing His voice. One powerf…

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#MacfadyenEverAfter, #YanofTheMarket 47:24

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#MacfadyenEverAfter, #YanofTheMarket In this episode, Cynthia and Heather get sidetracked by fondue with teen boys and learning to parallel park at 9 pm the night before the driving test. Cynthia’s on the wedding circuit and has lots of nuptial thoughts and potential hashtags. Heather tries to stay away from controversial topics after causing quite…

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Navigating Singleness with Faith, Honesty, and Hope 1:14:17

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Singleness often carries silent struggles—shame, embarrassment, loneliness, and questions about identity or purpose. In this episode, Haley opens up about her own journey of navigating singleness throughout different seasons of her life. We discuss how culture and even the church can sometimes elevate marriage as the ultimate goal in life, but God …

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Learning to Listen to God's Voice :: Kelsey Phillips [Summer of Mentorship wk 3] 47:24

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A few years ago, my friend Kelsey Philips hit a crisis in her life. She felt physically unwell, depressed and desperate for healing. She connected with a missionary couple from her church who prayed with her and over her for two hours. It was in that prayer time that Kelsey recognized God’s voice for the first time. “He had been speaking to me for …

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Depression, Despair & the God of Hope 53:58

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In this episode, Haley and Dustin have a thoughtful and compassionate look at depression — what it is, what it isn’t, and how we can understand it from both a biblical and whole-person perspective. They explore how people often describe depression, why it’s more than just sadness, and how the Bible speaks directly to those who feel overwhelmed, num…

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When You Don’t Know What to Pray :: Jodie Berndt [Summer of Mentorship -wk 2]

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We know that God’s word is living and active. Today’s guest Jodie Berndt takes us through using Bible verses as prayers that can powerfully influence your children’s lives. There is so much encouragement in this episode for standing on the truth of God’s word and relying on scripture to help shape your children, teens and adult children. Of course,…

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When You Don't Know What to Pray :: Jodie Berndt [Summer of Mentorship -wk 2] 51:20

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We know that God’s word is living and active. Today’s guest Jodie Berndt takes us through using Bible verses as prayers that can powerfully influence your children’s lives. There is so much encouragement in this episode for standing on the truth of God’s word and relying on scripture to help shape your children, teens and adult children. Of course,…

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Dairy Queen, Vacations, and Podcasting in Lingerie 45:11

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Dairy Queen, Vacations, and Podcasting in Lingerie In this episode, Cynthia and Heather get sidetracked by Heather’s trip to Colorado with four teen boys and a check engine light. Cynthia shares Mike’s philosophy on Dairy Queen blizzards (this time, we might get cancelled). We also get a marathon training update: the plan has been selected, workout…

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Stress, Burnout & Finding Rest: A Conversation with Dr. Eric Scalise 56:12

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Are you running on empty? In this episode, Haley and Dustin sit down with Dr. Eric Scalise, President of Hope for the Heart, to talk about one of the most pressing issues in our fast-paced culture: stress and burnout. With more than 40 years of experience as a licensed counselor, Dr. Scalise brings both clinical insight and biblical wisdom to this …

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How Holiness Helps Mothers :: Jackie Hill Perry [Summer of Mentorship–wk 1] 51:31

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If God is holy, then He can’t sin. If God can’t sin, then He can’t sin against you. If He can’t sin against you, shouldn’t that make Him the most trustworthy being there is?I’m thrilled to have Jackie Hill Perry back on the podcast to share about her much anticipated book, “Holier Than Thou”.She walks us through Scripture, shaking the dust off of “…

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How Holiness Helps Mothers :: Jackie Hill Perry [Summer of Mentorship--wk 1] 45:07

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If God is holy, then He can’t sin. If God can’t sin, then He can’t sin against you. If He can’t sin against you, shouldn’t that make Him the most trustworthy being there is? I’m thrilled to have Jackie Hill Perry back on the podcast to share about her much anticipated book, “Holier Than Thou”. She walks us through Scripture, shaking the dust off of…

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Procrastination: Why We Do It & How to Stop It 58:24

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Don’t put off listening to this episode! Procrastination is often seen as humorous or harmless, but it can quietly impact our lives in significant ways. We all do it—whether it’s delaying a project, avoiding a hard conversation, or putting off something we know God is calling us to do. But procrastination isn’t just about laziness. In this episode,…

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The Bible Simplified : Going Deeper in Faith, Teaching Kids the Bible, and Seeing Jesus in Every Story :: Zach Windahl [Ep 530] 44:06

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Do you long to go deeper in your faith and help your children fall in love with Scripture — not just the stories, but the whole story? Today Zach Windahl shares what led him to dedicate years to studying scripture. He emphasizes the importance of simplifying the Bible for others, particularly for those who feel overwhelmed or confused. After moving…