After walking through the shame and aftermath of abortion, Staci Phillips sits down with Christy and courageously shares her journey of God's redemption and restoration in her life. Staci now serves as the Executive Director of Deeper Still Northwest Arkansas & the Ozarks, a nonprofit that comes alongside men and women who have walked a similar path and are seeking healing and freedom. You can visit their website at: deeperstillarkansasnwa.org...
Apr 28, 2025•27 min
Winning Dove Awards and Grammy nominations for his hit songs Brighter Days, The Goodness (with Toby Mac) and his album My Tribe, Singer/Songwriter Blessing Offor, shares his powerful story of navigating life and faith as an artist, blind man, and believer.
Sep 11, 2024•25 min
Christy chats with Singer/Songwriter Lauren Daigle about life and music and the two play a fun game of 50/50 with Christy.
Aug 06, 2024•14 min
Singer/Songwriter Jordan St. Cyr shares his honest and brave story of wrestling with his faith during his family’s most trying times. Reflecting on that moment when he heard the Holy Spirit speak to his heart…“Imagine what we could do if you lived with both feet in.” Jordan gives us a glimpse into the real life stories that inspired his hit songs “Fires,” “Weary Traveler”, and “Rescue.”
Nov 13, 2023•21 min
Learning to love the One who gives and takes away, sisters and co-authors Heather Gilion and Holly Snell share their brave story of becoming widows in their twenties as the bodies of their beloved husbands were found floating in a river. They found themselves face to face with God in a season of suffering they had never known...asking the questions….can I trust you God? Where are you? Can you really heal my wounds? Their book, Dancing On My Ashes, details their powerful journey and is a call to ...
Sep 15, 2023•1 hr 4 min
September shares her experience of being raised in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and living most of her life dedicated to the Mormon faith, even serving as a Mormon Priestess throughout her 30’s and 40’s. She shares her brave story of leaving everything she knew and the freedom she has found in worshiping Jesus and following Him.
Aug 18, 2023•49 min
We're re-sharing one of our most listened-to episodes! At the age of 17, Michela Fields found herself in a web of manipulation and emotional narcissistic abuse. Always on the run, hiding from family and friends, and far away from her home country, she was forced to trust the only person she knew, her narcissistic husband. This is Michela’s brave story of living in confusion, pain, and turmoil for nearly 16 years until freedom and the healing arms of Jesus Christ gave her a new hope and a new lif...
Aug 07, 2023•48 sec
Singer/Songwriter Ben Fuller shares his journey of growing up in a home where the name, Jesus Christ, was used only as a curse word and how struggles with his father led to anger and depression. Eventually he found himself wandering in darker places such as contemplating suicide followed by a 14 year battle with drug and alcohol addiction. God used a family to bring him to church and his life began to change. He went from desiring to be a country music singer in Nashville to knowing that singing...
May 24, 2023•28 min
Singer/songwriter Micah Tyler spent his days wondering ‘what’s next,’ while driving a sausage delivery truck and questioning his own discernment to quit his youth pastor gig, sell half of what he owned to move his family into a single-wide trailer, and start traveling the region performing songs he’d written. Not an easy move with a wife, three kids, and no strong connection to the music industry at the time. “I just knew I had to be obedient and step out into music full time,” Micah recalls. “I...
Apr 19, 2023•36 min
Singer/songwriter Austin French shares his brave story of emerging from an abusive childhood, a poverty stricken home, and church rejection. Struggling with anger towards his abusive father and the church, Austin reflects back on his journey..."I grew up in church, was surrounded by church culture, but I hated Christians for a long time. Our family was the family that pretended to be perfect on Sunday but was falling apart behind closed doors. As an eight-year-old boy, I was living two different...
Feb 22, 2023•34 min
Solo artist, singer/songwriter, and author Mike Donehey (formerly lead singer of Tenth Avenue North) shares about his latest book Grace in the Gray, A More Loving Way to Disagree. Grace in the Gray reveals how to focus on the person standing before you more than the argument set against you. He is also the author of the best selling book, Finding God's Life for My Will, and hosts "Chasing the Beauty" Podcast. You can learn more about Mike's books, music, and latest album "Flourish", and his podc...
Jan 25, 2023•31 min
Author of Moving Forward with Grief, Michelle Moore shares her journey navigating through the loss of her 16 year old son, Joshua. She takes listeners on a transparent & relatable journey jam packed with truth & practical tools for anyone walking through grief. You can find Michelle’s bible study, Moving Forward with Grief, along with her other bible study, A Race Well Lived, at faithfulhomebiblestudies.com and by visiting her blog: witheyesonthecross.com...
Nov 16, 2022•33 min
Award winning singer songwriter Colton Dixon shares his heart on navigating life in marriage, being a dad, and living out his calling as a singer and songwriter. He shares his inspiration behind his latest hit song “Build a Boat” and how obedience is key in helping him grow in his faith. A two-time winner of Best Contemporary/Rock Album of the year, Colton has racked up two No. 1 radio singles. Many know him from finishing 7th on Season 11 of American Idol. But he has made a name for himself thr...
Sep 14, 2022•27 min
NOTE: This episode contains sensitive material not meant for little ears. The mixed messages about sex in Christianity can be confusing and often harmful. Christy sits down with Brandi K. Harris, a Licensed Professional Counselor and Marriage and Family Therapist to discuss Brandi’s most recent book, The Truth About Holy Sex. Her insights, resources, and practical applications will help followers of Jesus increase intimacy and develop deeply satisfying sex. You can learn more by visiting Brandi’...
Apr 27, 2022•57 min
Singer/Songwriter Hope Darst, known for her popular songs “Peace Be Still,” “Promise Keeper,” and “Set Free,” opens up and takes us on an up close and personal journey through her own struggles, doubts, fears, questions, and God’s faithfulness through it all. You can learn more about Hope by visiting her website at hopedarst.com.
Mar 31, 2022•31 min
Dr. Lina Abujamra, author, speaker, Bible teacher and medical doctor, dives into her own personal journey of wrestling with God through her doubts, fears, and pain. In the near deconstruction of her faith, she was forced to navigate some of her darkest moments grappling with questions such as: Where is God in my pain? Is this how Christians are supposed to act? Why did my story end this way? Is this the normal Christian life? Why is it so hard for Christians to love? Her latest book, Fractured F...
Feb 23, 2022•33 min
At the age of 17, Michela Fields found herself in a web of manipulation and emotional narcissistic abuse. Always on the run, hiding from family and friends, and far away from her home country, she was forced to trust the only person she knew, her narcissistic husband. This is Michela’s brave story of living in confusion, pain, and turmoil for nearly 16 years until freedom and the healing arms of Jesus Christ gave her a new hope and a new life.
Jan 31, 2022•48 min
Michelle Webster is a part of our KLRC listening family and graciously sat down with Christy and shared about the tragic loss of her daughter Amber. Michelle recounts what happened the day Amber passed away and how God has helped her navigate through the pain and grief. Visit KLRC.com to learn more about Michelle’s story.
Oct 04, 2021•19 min
Dr. Preston Sprinkle discusses the topic of Transgender Identity answering questions that many are afraid to ask. Dr. Sprinkle is the President of the Center of Faith, Sexuality, and Gender, A New York Times Best Selling Author, biblical scholar and an International speaker. He is considered an expert in the fields of gender and transgender identities as well as topics surrounding the LGBTQ community and biblical theology of sexuality. In this episode, he discusses terms within the realm of gend...
Aug 11, 2021•49 min
Faith Zember discusses the heartache of losing her 15-year-old daughter, Lily Kelly, in a tragic car accident. Lily was a musician, singer, and songwriter who was a strong leader in her faith leaving a legacy of inspiration and hope through her music and her walk with the Lord. Faith shares powerful wisdom that can be applied to all of us walking through the storm and how Lily’s memory continues to impact their community through lilykellyministries.org. Faith also authored the book Unexplainable...
Jan 27, 2021•30 min
KLRC’s Keri Corn discusses her transition out of her 12-year run as morning show co-host and “passes the baton” to Christy Rodriguez (Host of The Brave Place) who will assume the morning show co-host position starting January 11th, 2021. Keri shares the hard and the best seasons of her life and how God has been leading her into this new season as she finishes up her Master’s degree in Counseling. She also shares the importance of staying close to God in dark times and how Christians are all call...
Jan 08, 2021•35 min
Holley Gerth, author, speaker, and podcaster of More Than Small Talk Podcast (KLRC) discusses her latest book The Powerful Purpose of Introverts: Why the World Needs You to Be You . This fun interview between Christy the extrovert and Holley the introvert highlights the unique differences of extroverts and Introverts and explains how we become one or the other. Holley discusses the biological ways we're wired, her own personal journey as an introvert, the struggles introverts face as well as the...
Sep 30, 2020•40 min
Suzanne Eller is an author, speaker and podcaster of More Than Small Talk Podcast (KLRC). In this episode she discusses her latest book, JoyKeeper. Taking us behind the scenes into her personal life, Suzie shares the struggles of facing her daughter’s cancer, her own cancer, and her son’s personal battles, and how the deepest, most sustaining joy is birthed out of sorrow. She gives listeners practical tools on confronting joy stealers and learning how to be a JoyKeeper. Listeners can find Suzie ...
Sep 09, 2020•29 min
Jason Jenkins, author at Men Sharpening Men, shares biblical wisdom and truth on being a husband and a father. He also discusses the power behind true discipleship and how to mentor men who are seeking help and spiritual growth. Jason and his wife, Amanda, have been married for 23 years and have 2 children, Emma and Nolan. Originally from West Monroe, Louisiana, they have lived in NW Arkansas for 3 years. Jason’s passion is helping men understand their purpose in life as they embrace truth, love...
Aug 26, 2020•32 min
Jason Jenkins, author at Men Sharpening Men, takes us on his personal journey as a husband in a marriage that was on the brink of divorce and how God began to shape and mold him as a man turning him into a true disciple of the Word. He offers wisdom on several topics including the trap and dangers of pornography and explains true intimacy from a biblical perspective. Jason and his wife, Amanda, have been married for 23 years and have 2 children, Emma and Nolan. Originally from West Monroe, Louis...
Aug 26, 2020•35 min
In November of 2016, Laura Beck, at the age of 26 was in a car accident that changed her world as she knew it forever. She found herself entering into her new life as a quadriplegic. In this episode Laura takes us through her heroic journey of facing the harsh realities life can bring and inspires listeners with her beautiful story of strength, resilience, character, and perseverance. Her husband, Jacob, also visits with us sharing his journey as a husband and caregiver and how this experience h...
Jul 22, 2020•29 min
Jennifer Watson is the author of Freedom! The Gutsy Pursuit of Breakthrough and the Life Beyond It, co-host of “More Than Small Talk Podcast”, and an Image Consultant for the breakthrough you need in life and business. Jennifer shares her powerful story of how God took her from an insecure perfectionist to a secure woman in Christ who is ready to face trials head on. She gives us specific tools on breaking through our baggage and turning our pain into purpose. She discusses how to fight that “in...
Jun 24, 2020•31 min
Heidi Tankersley, a wife, mom, author and motivational speaker, takes us into the powerful world of self-discipline. She shares valuable tools on how to tackle life’s most overwhelming tasks and how self-discipline is more than just changing behaviors and habits, but it’s about freeing our true authentic selves and discovering the limitless potential that lives within all of us. Heidi is the author of the fiction book series, The Mod Code, and the nonfiction book, Overcoming Colitis: Alternative...
Jun 03, 2020•37 min
Jenny Sorey, founder of Hub of Hope, enlightens listeners on the facts and realities surrounding human trafficking. Jenny educates us on how to spot human trafficking in our communities, how to help victims, and protect ourselves and our children. She also shares the role of her non-profit organization, Hub of Hope, in helping victims, educating the community, and providing resources for those in need. She inspires us all to “lean in” to one another and say yes to God’s call on our lives.
Apr 22, 2020•33 min
Founder of Fresh Roots Family Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapist, Brad Franklin, discusses the differences between the Pursuer and a Distancer in a relationship and how we can create a positive or a negative environment when it comes to resolving conflict. He also gets honest and real about his own personal past marriage struggles and how the courage of his wife, Beth, was a game changer in their marriage. Brad offers amazing advice from a Biblical perspective and gives us valuable food f...
Apr 08, 2020•33 min
