As 2021 (and Season 3 of the podcast) comes to a close, the entire We Want More Field Team, Bruce and Cindy Halsted, Kim Tingler, Sunni Jones and Ryan Burnham, reflect on how God has moved in the lives of so many this past year. They discuss favorite memories, events, and highlights of 2021, and offer a glimpse of what God has in store for 2022.
In this episode, Ryan and Kim continue the discussion around parenting with Bruce and Cindy Halstead (founders of We Want More). As a follow-up to the previous parenting podcast, this episode contains more practical tools, advice, and perspectives on how to connect with your child’s heart, while also leaning in to what is happening in your heart as parents. The episode contains many references to recourses the team trusts and has utilized. Below is the full list of tools and resources: 1 Daystar...
In this episode Ryan Burnham takes us through a meditation to help us to access the kind of hope that will meet our needs and sustain us in challenging circumstances.
In this meditation Cindy walks us through a prayer for our children, and for ourselves – helping us to see our children as God sees them.
In this episode, Ryan and Kim discuss the topic of parenting with Bruce Halsted, a founder of We Want more, and a father of 3 adult children. Together, they discuss their personal challenges of parenting, noting that so often troubles can stem from the reality that we are broken as parents and are faced with complexity in our own hearts and souls as we try to relate to our children. We hope this discussion offers an authentic view of parenting, but also offers encouragement and hope by sharing t...
In this episode, Ryan Burnham guides us through a meditation focusing on our walk with God. We are invited to set our minds on everything God has made available to us, to see the amazing life we have access to, the door we are spiritually invited to walk through each and every day. This is a time to set aside the lies and focus on the truth of who God is, to see the goodness of God, and to view ourselves and the world around us through that lens. May this be an opportunity to recognize God’s pre...
Ryan Burnham and Kim Tingler have a conversation with Ben Valentine, the Pastor of Trinity Church, in what happens to be the first podcast of his career. In this episode, we hear a bit of Ben’s spiritual journey and have a discussion about how to hear the voice of God and be led by his Spirit. Ben shares the story of his spiritual upbringing, his struggles with faith and belief along the way, impactful moments that changed and influenced his life growing up, and how he recognized God’s call to m...
In this episode, Ryan Burnham leads us through a meditation on peace in the midst of the storm within us and around us. The hope and goal of this meditation is provide a tool we can use when we’re under pressure or stress, to take a moment and reflect on our circumstances and on the presence of God in our lives. We so often view God through the lens of our circumstances; we may feel He is angry with us or against us when things are difficult, whereas we are blessed and God is for us when life is...
Ryan Burnham and Kim Tingler interview Stephen Gilbert, a dear friend, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, ordained minister, gifted communicator, and a ministry partner at We Want More. In this episode Steve, Ryan and Kim explore the topic of connection in relationships as well as the many coping mechanisms we so often use when we feel disconnected. We were all created by God to be connected in relationships, to have intellectual, emotional, spiritual, and physical intimacy with others. Yet...
In this meditation, Ryan guides listeners on the theme of belief, not just in terms of the belief in our good and loving God, but also the belief in ourselves. As sons and daughters of God, by reflecting on where our beliefs are currently rooted and which voices we're listening to, we are reminded of how God sees us and His truth that penetrates the deepest places in our hearts which, in turn, provides a secure foundation on which our identities can firmly rest.
Kim Tingler and Cindy Halstead interview Rosie Curtis, a dear friend, a sister in Christ, an artist, a wife, a mother to three children, a volunteer leader at We Want More, and so much more. In this episode, Rosie shares her powerful life story, which reminds us that with a deep belief in God’s promises, anything can happen. Rosie was born without her lower arms, but her physical disability has only served to fuel a steadfast determination and pursuit of greatness in the Lord. Her faith and beli...
In this meditation, Ryan Burnham focuses on the issue of anger. He guides listeners through the process of recognizing how we respond to anger, understanding the ways in which we have been hurt or broken as a result of someone else’s anger, and inviting Jesus into our journey of healing and forgiveness. Jesus allows us to have empathy towards ourselves and those around us, to begin to heal places inside of us that are broken through anger, and to seek forgiveness for the times we have hurt other...
In this episode, Kim Tingler and Cindy Halsted interview David and Jean Park, close friends of the ministry and leaders at We Want More, who have recently gone through some major life changes. The Parks share their story around identity and worth as individuals, as a couple, and now as parents. They reflect on their childhoods, their relationships with their own parents, and the intense pressure to perform and please others. They openly discuss their patterns of dealing with pain through escape,...
In this episode, Ryan Burnham leads us through a meditation focusing on our Heavenly Father. The imprint of an earthly father has been left on us all, albeit positive or negative, and is the starting point for our concept of a father. It also greatly impacts our self image and tends to drive broken narratives by which we so often live. Jesus invites us to be part of the family of God, finding our place in connection and relationship with the perfect Heavenly Father, where we can see ourselves mo...
In this first episode of Season 3, Kim Tingler and Ryan Burnham welcome Cindy Halstead back to the studio after time away due to the loss of both of her parents. Cindy is back!! A joyful reunion in The Morehouse, where most of Season 3 is being recorded, gives way to an impactful and moving story of Cindy’s journey through grief over the past 18 months. Cindy dives into the importance of grief and the necessity of voluntarily entering into the pain, the willingness to feel the pain, before heali...
Ryan Burnham and Kim Tingler interview very special guest Steve Gilbert. Steve is a therapist at Greenwich Center for Hope and Renewal, an ordained pastor, and an Associate Staff member at We Want More. In this episode, Steve shares a bit of his own story, of his personal transformation and growth as he came to know the transformative power of the Holy Spirit, and how this has influenced his practice as a therapist. True freedom is found in our surrender to the Holy Spirit, allowing Him to lead ...
In this meditation, Ryan Burnham leads us in a time of reflection on God’s relational capacity and His desire to connect with us. He prepares a table before us and invites us into a sacred space for deeper connection and community with Jesus. May this meditation be an opportunity to pause and be mindful of His presence and His invitation into deeper relationship.
In this episode, Ryan Burnham and Kim Tingler interview Audra Kruk, a valued team member and WWM's Chef extraordinaire. Audra’s culinary gifts add life, connection, and impactful moments around the table during WWM retreat weekends. In this episode, Audra dives into her personal story and faith journey, how she got into cooking, the deeper purpose she finds in preparing and serving meals to others, and her soul connection with food that developed beginning in her early childhood. As we often see...
Ryan Burnham guides us through a time of reflection on forgiveness. As we journey into the heart of God, experiencing who He is, the way He sees us and loves us, we can begin to feel the freedom and joy of seeing people in our lives through His eyes and the lens of His forgiveness.
In this episode, Kim Tingler interviews Ryan Burnham, host of the WWM podcast and a Founder of WWM. During this interview Ryan shares wisdom and insight on the topic of forgiveness focusing on misconceptions, obstacles and ways to walk it out in health. Through Ryan’s own experiences they explore how forgiveness can be both challenging and freeing. We hope that as you listen you will also be inspired to step into the freedom that comes from forgiveness.
In this episode, Ryan Burnham takes us through a time of focus on something near and dear to many of our listeners — parenting. To view parenting in the lens of Christ challenges us to look at our own pasts and brokenness, only to discover that parenting is often just as much about us (or more) than it is about our children.
In this episode, Ryan and Kim invite Karin Manton, a dear friend and Associate Staff member of We Want More, into the studio to explore the topic of parenting. Karin offers her personal experience with being a parent, as well as some of the successes and challenges she has encountered throughout her journey. We hope this discussion offers current and future parents an opportunity to not only identify with and relate to many of the ups and downs of parenting, but also hope, encouragement and love...
Ryan Burnham guides us through a time to reflect on purpose. As we focus in on our identity in Christ, we begin to find ourselves and to understand why each of us were made as unique individuals. It’s not about us or our performance, but rather about Him and the joy of being able to love well. How amazing that we all get to play a part in God’s family, with confidence, knowing he has a specific role for each of us.
In this meditation, Ryan Burnham leads us in a time focused on finding freedom in our lives, true freedom that only Christ can provide.
In this powerful episode, Ryan Burnham interviews Reverend Gary Morello, Designated Pastor of Noroton Presbyterian Church and dear friend of We Want More. Gary takes a deep dive into his personal story of an unhealthy family system, struggles with addiction, and hitting rock bottom, which ultimately led him to Christ. Gary and Ryan also discuss the challenges of facing our brokenness, doing the hard work necessary to heal and to sustain (even thrive in) relationships, and the power in finding fr...
Join Ryan Burnham, Co-Director of We Want More, to explore the topic of performance —the place where we attempt to achieve an image or identity apart from the inner world where God intended us to find our value and worth. Whose voice(s) are you listening to and giving weight to in your life?
In this first episode of Season 2, Kim Tingler, Managing Director of We Want More, shares her personal journey from a performance-driven existence in corporate America to a life of service and ministry as a daughter of the living God. Her longing to belong ultimately led to her surrender, healing and transformation in Christ. Learn how Kim’s past and present alike have impacted her career, her family, and her faith.
Join Ryan, Bruce, and Kim as they look back at the difficult year of 2020. We hope this gives you some insight into what our year has looked like as a ministry and helps you process through your last year.
In this meditation, Ryan Burnham takes us through a process of releasing the fear that often inhibits our journey in life.
If you need to release some things you’ve been holding against yourself then take the time to listen and engage with this guided prayer time.
