In this rich and deeply moving conversation, Susan welcomes her friend and mentor C.J. Andrews to the Clean Heart Club. Together they explore what it means to live with a clean heart, release people-pleasing, and encounter God not just on the mountaintop—but in the quiet, ordinary moments of daily life.

C.J. shares her journey as a pastor’s wife, spiritual director, and founder of the Sacred Trace, inviting listeners into a slower, more contemplative way of walking with Jesus. From holy indifference and sacred imagination to healing from deep personal pain, this episode offers freedom, hope, and a beautiful invitation to simply be God’s beloved.

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Website: https://www.sacredtreasures.online/

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In this episode of the Clean Heart Club Podcast, I sit down with April Snook, a life mentor, coach, and devoted follower of Christ, to explore what it looks like to live a truly Spirit-led life. From her childhood on a West Texas farm and traveling with a gospel Wild West show to raising her children to walk independently with God, April shares intimate stories of hearing God’s voice and following His guidance in everyday life.

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The holidays can feel magical… or they can feel like mayday, mayday!
If your expectations, emotions, or family dynamics are making this season feel heavy, this episode will be a breath of fresh air.

Today it’s just you and me, talking through three simple steps and five practical tips to help you tell yourself the truth, process what you’re really feeling, and actually enjoy your holiday season—with God right in the center of it.

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✨ Learn about Clean Heart Club Together 2026 — our 90 Day, faith-filled coaching community.
🎁 Need a stocking stuffer? My book Hello, You! is available on Amazon.

Get Your Holiday Helper

Today I’m introducing you to 22-year-old entrepreneur and hometown girl, Whitney Zumhalen. Whitney grew up on a family farm in small-town Illinois, raced through college to earn her marketing degree and an MBA, and now runs her own digital marketing business helping local companies grow online. We talk about farm work ethic, going viral with our local Drive-In Theater, the wild world of social media (and AI!), and what it’s really like to be a young business owner trying to build a life that honors God, family, and meaningful work.

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• Email: whitneysdigitalmarketing@gmail.com
  Viral video: https://www.tiktok.com/@driventheatre/video/7497713196078206251

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Clean Heart Club crew, you are in for such a tender, faith-filled treat today. 🥹✨

I’m welcoming my longtime friend Sherry Weedman to the podcast—pastor, mama of seven (one in heaven), Grammy to 21 (and a great-grandma!), and spiritual mama at HopeUC Nashville, a beautiful “barn church” that’s bursting at the seams with worship, community, and real-deal Jesus people.

We talk about what it means to be a “family of families” in the church, how to create small group spaces where people are truly seen and known, and why the world is hungry for authentic, not polished. Sherry shares deeply vulnerable stories of losing her son and grandson, how God met her in devastating grief, and how He truly makes beauty from ashes—or as she says, “brutiful things: both brutal and beautiful.”

If you’ve ever been hurt by church, avoided small groups, struggled with shame, or wondered if God could ever redeem the hardest parts of your story…this conversation will feel like a warm hug and a holy invitation. 🤍

• HopeUC Nashville and the HopeUC global family of churches

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• Darlene Zschech (writer of “Shout to the Lord” and part of the HopeUC story)
  

Mentioned in this EpisodeCreative Comfort: Where Grief Meets God by Natalie Weedman (Sherry’s daughter-in-law)

https://a.co/d/3VnINXj

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P.S. If you’ve been thinking about baptism…consider this your nudge. I’m cheering you on.

P.P.S. New here? My book Hello, You! is a hug in paperback—made to walk with you through seasons like this.

Thanks for listening, friend. I’m so glad you’re here. 💛

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I’m welcoming my former junior-high student (full-circle goosebumps!), Susanne Schackman—now a wife, mama of four, interior designer, and one-year cancer-free survivor. We talk honest faith, a wild roof-fall miracle, a river-side baptism with her daughter, why peace really can pass understanding, and what breast cancer looked like for her (hint: not a lump). It’s tender, real, and full of hope.

Meet Susanne

44, married to her best friend, mom of 4 (21, 18, almost-16, and 5!)

Interior designer in commercial spaces; outdoor-living superfan

One year cancer-free—praising God for clear margins and no spread 🙌

Gentle health PSA (from Susanne)

Breast cancer doesn’t always show up as a lump. Nipple discharge (especially bloody/colored) can be a sign. If that’s you—or someone you love—please call your provider and ask for mammogram + ultrasound (and push for an MRI if needed). Early matters. You matter. 💗

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Thanks for listening, friend. I’m so glad you’re here. 💛

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In this heartfelt episode of the Clean Heart Club podcast, host Susan Shull welcomes her dear friend Sheri Fisher. Together, they explore Sherri's inspiring journey from a challenging past to a life filled with faith, gratitude, and healing. Sherri shares her personal experiences with overcoming adversity, the power of breath prayer, and the importance of finding a supportive community. Tune in to hear how Sherri's faith and resilience have transformed her life and how she continues to inspire others through her Soul Journey podcast and coaching endeavors.

Meet Sheri:

She's a wife, mom, retired teacher of 32 years, and now a Master Certified Christian Life Coach. She’s the host of The Soul Journey Podcast and founder of the Soul Journey Collective, where she helps women at the threshold of change—whether that’s retirement, empty nest, or other life transitions—find clarity, confidence, and faith in God’s plan.

Through her podcast and coaching, she combines her love of Christian music, Scripture, and encouragement to remind women that every chapter of their story can be filled with purpose, hope, and abundance.

Email: sherrie@jointhesouljourney.com

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For the second time on the Clean Heart Club Podcast, it’s just me behind the mic! 🎙️ In this special solo episode, I share the story behind my brand-new book, Hello, You! Being Yourself in a World that Wants You to Be Everyone Else.

This conversation is part behind-the-scenes, part encouragement, and part invitation to step into the freedom of becoming your true self in Christ.

What You’ll Hear in This Episode

• The surprising way this book project began during my Master Coach training
  

• How fear, people-pleasing, and old habits surfaced—and how God used coaching, journaling, and Scripture to bring healing
  

• The baby steps that helped me move forward when writing felt overwhelming
  

• Why reflection questions matter and how they’re helping readers dig deeper
  

• A sneak peek at all 15 chapter titles
  

• Scriptures and favorite quotes woven throughout (Psalm 139, Romans 12, C.S. Lewis, Dallas Willard, L.M. Montgomery, and more)
  

• A heartfelt excerpt from the introduction and a closing prayer for you

Favorite Quotes from the Episode

“When you do something out of your comfort zone, it brings up everything—and that’s where God meets you.”

“You’ll never find your true self apart from God.”

“We get to live until we die—fully live.”

Chapter Highlights from Hello, You!

1. Not a Grandfather in the Sky
   

2. You—God’s Masterpiece in the Light
   

3. Your Body: A Masterpiece in Motion
   

4. Goodbye, Robot Girl
   

5. Not Every Thought Deserves a Me
   

6. Living in Your Love Era
   

7. I Never Dreamed I Would Be Disfellowshipped—but I Was
   

8. She’s in There—Let’s Go Find Her
   

9. Confessions of a Former Fixer
   

10. Get Off the Throne, Darling
    

11. Put Down the Prickly Thing
    

12. Looking for Lovely
    

13. Bring Your Own Container
    

14. Dear Heavenly Father… Wait, What Was I Saying?
    

15. Ta-da! It’s Me

Resources & mentions

• Book: Hello, You! Being Yourself in a World that Wants You to Be Everyone Else —https://amzn.to/4pHm6Yf

• Cover/Editor: Honey — honey@inspiredtopublished.com

• Quotes from C.S. Lewis, L. M. Montgomery, Dallas Willard, and more

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