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Hardly Initiated

Hardly Initiated
Christianity
Relationships
Marriage
Spiritual Warfare
Faith
Mental Health
Infidelity
Trauma
Childhood Trauma
Personal Growth
Masculinity
Witchcraft
God
Deliverance
Dating
Forgiveness
Accountability
Spirituality
Sexual Abuse
Healing

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00:00 Betrayal Hits Like Trauma

00:22 The Airline Call Clue

00:45 Truth Comes Crashing Down

01:18 Welcome to the Story

04:39 Who Is Gail Wells

05:36 What Marriage Meant

06:31 Signs and Trusting Nature

08:37 Losing Yourself in Marr... more

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Recent Guests

Alduan Tartt
Licensed psychologist and ordained minister
Independent / speaker
Episode: HI #17: Dr. Alduan Tartt: The Real Reason You're Still Single, Interview Energy, & Building Legacy in Marriage
Pastor Keaaron
Pastor and author promoting spiritual growth and purpose
Pastor Keaaron Ministries
Episode: Silence Your Inner Critic & Walk Into Your Purpose | Pastor Keaaron
Keion Henderson
Senior pastor of Lighthouse Church and Ministries
Lighthouse Church & Ministries
Episode: HI #16: From Laundromat Church to Lighthouse: Pastor Keion Henderson on Purpose, The Shift, and Why Every Master Was Once a Disaster
Bishop T. D. Jakes
Bishop; spiritual leader referenced as a close mentor and advisor to the host
The Potter's House
Episode: Carrying the Weight: Men's Mental Health, Bishop Jakes & Finding Love
Dr. Jay Barnett
Guest on relationship-focused episode, discusses personas, trauma, and healing in partnerships
Episode: Look Beyond Words: Finding Truth in Relationships ft. Dr. Jay Barnett
KJ Smith Black
Actress known for Sisters, wife and mother in the story
Sister show guest
Episode: HI #13: The Letter That Said 'INFERTILE' Broke Me… Until This Happened Weeks Later | KJ Smith-Black
Jeremy Anderson
Father, philanthropist, speaker, author; man of God
Speaker/Author/Entrepreneur
Episode: HI #12: The ENEMY Attacks Marriages Because He Knows What You're Becoming
Don Johnson
Pastor, The Potter's House
The Potter's House
Episode: HI #11: The Brutal TRUTH About Why Most Marriages Fail
Fadra Johnson
Pastor, The Potter's House
The Potter's House
Episode: HI #11: The Brutal TRUTH About Why Most Marriages Fail

Host

Jessica Laine-MacDonald
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Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 502 ratings
  • The Unsaid

    At what point do Christians acknowledge how they must look to so-called nonbelievers and how absurd Christians can appear to nonChristians.

    These debates amongst Christians are interesting and important but……it’s really absurd that people who ALL claim to serve the same Father God and who are ALL supposedly led by the Holy Spirit cannot agree on EXTREMELY SIMPLE and FUNDAMENTAL questions like, e.g., whether same sex marriage or transsexualism or polygamy are permissible under Christian (God’s)... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Traffic jam hater
    United Statesa year ago
  • LOUD Commercials

    This is a great podcast but the extremely loud commercials are really annoying. I understand the need for revenue but at least adjust the volume to a level similar to the show. It would greatly improve the listening experience.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Traffic jam hater
    United Statesa year ago
  • Men & Mental Health

    I love your podcast because you all discuss topics that many people stray away from, however, I think that you all need to have more discussions about men and their mental health in relationships.

    Many men are struggling with their mental health and they refuse to accept this fate and get the help that they need to be whole, yet they are bringing this trauma into relationships.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CharisseWC
    United States2 years ago
  • Hit or miss

    Podcast not consistent

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    CChamppp
    United States2 years ago
  • Hit or Miss

    Some of the content has depth to it, but many episodes are all over the place with random and sporadic topics. It’s hard to tell if this is still content I want to listen to now.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Brown Sugar5
    United States2 years ago

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Listeners praise the candid, life-changing insights and practical relationship guidance.

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Silence Your Inner Critic & Walk Into Your Purpose | Pastor Keaaron
Q: How do you handle the voice inside that tries to pull you away from your destiny?
You acknowledge it, but you choose to push through with faith, prayer, and support from loved ones to stay aligned with your calling.
Silence Your Inner Critic & Walk Into Your Purpose | Pastor Keaaron
Q: What motivates you to pursue your purpose beyond personal gain?
The purpose is bigger than me and extends to God, family, and community, which keeps me steady when challenges arise.
HI #9: Your Ego Is DESTROYING Your True Leadership Purpose | Marcus Rosier
Q: What practical steps can entrepreneurs take to sharpen spiritual discernment without sacrificing productivity?
Establish routines that prioritize quiet reflection, honest self-talk, and daily contact with one's own motivations and with God. Guard mornings, use journaling or apps for positive self-talk, and intentionally limit external noise to maintain clarity. Discernment improves when you couple spiritual practices with disciplined execution and accountability.
HI #9: Your Ego Is DESTROYING Your True Leadership Purpose | Marcus Rosier
Q: Why is mentorship so important for leaders, and how does it influence personal growth?
Mentorship provides a mirror and GPS: it accelerates learning, offers faster discovery of one's blind spots, and gives a model of what is possible. A good mentor helps you see and pursue a path you might not have imagined for yourself, while also challenging you to grow in areas like emotional health, self-awareness, and leadership capability.
HI #9: Your Ego Is DESTROYING Your True Leadership Purpose | Marcus Rosier
Q: How does somebody know when they are leading from purpose opposed to performing from pressure?
Leading from purpose requires grounding in a larger ontological framework—trusting that there is a divine direction and aligning actions with long-term goals rather than short-term validation. It means building a foundation that endures seasons when external results aren't immediately visible, and prioritizing internal clarity and discernment over chasing immediate outcomes.

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The show combines faith, relationships, and personal growth with a candid, life-tested perspective. Episodes frequently explore marriage, dating, mental health, and spiritual discernment through the lens of faith leaders, therapists, and real-life stories. Listeners can expect practical guidance on communication, healing from trauma, and balancing spiritual commitments with everyday challenges, often anchored by guests who bring coaching, ministry, or clinical expertise. A notable strength is weaving personal testimony with actionable steps, making complex topics feel accessible to a faith-minded audience seeking deeper connection and healthier relationships.

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2. Pastor Keaaron
3. Keion Henderson
4. Bishop T. D. Jakes
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6. KJ Smith Black
7. Jeremy Anderson
8. Don Johnson

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