Sometimes the most powerful prayers are the simplest ones whispered in desperation.

In this inspiring episode, Kristen Hallinan sits down with Christina Baker to talk about her journey from addiction and brokenness to freedom and deep friendship with God. Christina shares how one life-changing encounter with God transformed everything—and how prayer became her lifeline. Drawing from her book *A Minute of Hope*, she offers encouragement for anyone longing to connect with God but unsure where to start.

This conversation is a reminder that no matter how far you’ve gone, hope is always just a prayer away.

More about Cristina: Cristina Baker’s passion is to minister the Gospel and teach people about the power of prayer that is found in a relationship with Jesus. She’s an author, speaker, and author of A Minute of Hope. After a 10-year battle with drug addiction, Cristina had a radical encounter with the love and power of God and immediately answered the call on her life to minister the Gospel. Cristina and her husband are founders of Power of Hope Ministries, and they currently live in Nashville, Tennessee with their teenage son, and three dogs.

LINKS:

Get Cristina's Book, God, A Minute of Hope: HERE

Connect with Cristina on Instagram: HERE

Follow Kristen on Instagram here: HERE

Find Kristen's book, Legacy Changer: HERE

Motherhood can be beautiful—and incredibly overwhelming.

In this honest and relatable episode, Kristen Hallinan talks with Courtney Devich about the silent struggles many moms face with anxiety and depression. Courtney shares her personal journey through postpartum anxiety, the battle to distinguish everyday worries from deeper mental health challenges, and the faith that carried her through it. Together, they break down the stigma, offer practical tools for managing anxiety, and highlight why it’s so important to model mental health awareness for our kids.

If you’ve ever felt alone in your struggles, this conversation is a reminder that you're not broken—you’re human, and you're definitely not alone.

More about Courtney: Courtney Devich is a mama relying on Jesus and reheated coffee every day. Using humor, honesty, and relatability, she writes with a heart for the mom struggling with anxiety or depression. Her writing has appeared in Her View From Home, TODAY Parents, and For Every Mom, among others. Courtney is a former human resources professional, using her leadership skills to manage kids as a stay-at-home mom. You can find her in the Starbucks line at her local Target, binge-watching TV with her husband, or chasing after a kid (or two) at her home in Michigan.

LINKS:

Get Courtney's Book, God, Mama's got Anxiety: HERE

Connect with Courtney on Instagram: HERE

Follow Kristen on Instagram here: HERE

Find Kristen's book, Legacy Changer: HERE

Is it possible that your doubt isn’t a detour—but an invitation?

In this deeply honest episode, Kristen Hallinan sits down with Nikki Hardy to explore the powerful intersection of faith and questioning. Drawing from her book *Can We Chat?*, Nikki shares how her battles with loss, cancer, and leadership in crisis opened the door to a more authentic, resilient relationship with God. They unpack how doubt and faith can coexist, and introduce the CHAT conversation guide—an approachable, practical tool for turning uncertainty into meaningful dialogue with God.

If you’ve ever felt hesitant to bring your hard questions to Him, this episode will remind you: God is not afraid of your doubt—He welcomes it.

More about Niki: Niki Hardy is the author of Audi Award nominated, Breathe Again and One Minute Prayers for Women with Cancer. Her new book, God, Can We Chat? A Daringly Honest Guide to Growing Closer to God, One Doubt at a Time, hits the shelves March 2025 . Niki’s been featured in places like the Hallmark Channel, Life Today, Relevant Magazine, 100 Huntley St, and Premier Radio. Having left corporate life, been to seminary, moved continents, planted churches, started businesses and nonprofits, and navigated loss, cancer, church hurt and painful uncertainty, she firmly believes God loves a cheerful doubter. Niki lives in North Carolina with her husband and ridiculous Doodle, Charlie, who is the main reason their three grown kids come home.

LINKS:

Get Niki's Book, God, Can We Chat?: HERE

Connect with Niki on Instagram: HERE

Follow Kristen on Instagram here: HERE

Find Kristen's book, Legacy Changer: HERE