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Hole in My Heart Podcast

Laurie Krieg
Christianity
Gospel
Mental Health
Pride Month
Evangelism
Marriage
LGBTQIA+ Community
Hope
Suffering
Grace
Street Preaching
Purity Culture
Toxic Masculinity
Singleness
Community
Faith
Missiology
Male Sexuality
Stress Relief
Spiritual Wellness

On the Hole in My Heart Podcast, Laurie Krieg, her licensed-therapist husband, Matt, and their friend ”and most professional radio voice,” Producer Steve talk about how the gospel is good news for everyone every day. They most frequently talk about sexuality, addiction, trauma, discipleship, parenting, and mental health through a historically biblical sexual ethic lens, and with a bit of humor.

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes275Founded8 years ago
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Latest Episodes

Food Network star and author, Aarti Sequeira, is bringing the party to the podcast today.

We hear her story of finding Jesus as well as:

• How did she get into the Food Network world?

• Does she even struggle with cooking dinner every day?

• How ... more

Happy New Year! We’re kicking off the year by diving into your thoughtful questions, including:

• How do we find the courage to speak truth with love?

• How can I love a gay friend well when they enter a same-sex relationship?

• How can a same-sex... more

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We’ve got author, pastor, and therapist Chuck DeGroat in the house—and he brought at least one of us to good tears.

In this episode of the Hole in My Heart Podcast, we talk about healing the wound within and explore:

• Why so many of us swing from ... more

It’s another Q and A!

You ask, and we are thinking it through with you. What did you ask?

• “My husband is gay and left our family to be with a man. How do I talk with my kids about this?”

• “My son wants to paint his nails, play with dolls, or we... more

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Recent Guests

Aarti Sequeira
Food Network host, cookbook author, and storyteller
Food Network
Episode: Episode 254: Faith and Food | Aarti Sequeira
Chuck DeGroat
Professor of pastoral care and Christian spirituality, speaker, and author.
Western Theological Seminary
Episode: Episode 252: Healing the Wound Within | Chuck DeGroat
Max Lucado
Pastor, teacher, and one of the most widely read Christian authors of our time
Episode: Episode 250: Tame Your Thoughts | Max Lucado
Glen Henry
Husband, dad of four, and author of Father Yourself First
Belief in Fatherhood
Episode: Episode 249: Father Yourself First | Glen Henry
Dr. Juli Slattery
Clinical psychologist, author, and co-founder of Authentic Intimacy
Authentic Intimacy
Episode: Episode 248: Surrendered Sexuality | Juli Slattery
Toni Collier
Speaker, author, and founder of the Women's Ministry, Broken Crayons Still Color
Episode: Episode 246: Don’t Try This Alone | Toni Collier
Ruth Chou Simons
Bestselling and award-winning author, artist, entrepreneur, and speaker who is a mother of six boys.
Episode: Episode 243: Family Devotions Don’t Have To Be Hard | Ruth Chou Simons
Michael John Cusick
Author of Sacred Attachment and former assistant professor of counseling
Restoring the Soul
Episode: Episode 242: The Gap between Our Experience and our Faith | Michael John Cusick
Jennifer S. Ripley, PhD
Professor and the Rosemary Scotty Hughes Professor of Integration at Regent University School of Psychology and Counseling and co-director of the Carus Institute.
Episode: Episode 241: Ministering to Families in Crisis | Jennifer Ripley

Hosts

Laurie Krieg
Host of exploring topics on mental health, relationships, and spirituality with a focus on authenticity and vulnerability.
Matt Krieg
Co-host and licensed therapist, offering mental health insights and guidance during discussions about faith and personal growth.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 333 ratings
  • Thank you :)

    I’m a teen who really wants to love other people well and this podcast has taught me how to do that as best as I know how. A lot of other Christian podcasts (no shade to them) seem to be performing for God not genuinely asking or seeking God but they seem to actually seek God in the things they do. I aspire to be like these people in my faith walk.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Windwollf
    United States6 months ago
  • Loving the identity dialogue

    I recently found a this podcast and I SO appreciate your honest dialogues about how our identity can be attacked by Satan, and the remedy is us speaking truth of God’s Word over ourselves - instead of trying and o speak affirmations, or feel our way into identity confidence. Thank you also for your conversations Laurie about counseling those struggling with gender issues.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kimgjolly
    United States3 years ago
  • Long time listener

    I’ve been listening to this podcast for a long time and I’m so glad Laurie, Matt and Steve are back!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Melmarmac
    United States3 years ago
  • Genuine. Thought-provoking. Moving.

    A good friend pointed me in the direction of this podcast after I opened up to him about a portion of my testimony. I started listening to some of the more recent episodes initially then decided to start from the very beginning as I fell in like with the heart & mindset behind this ministry & people group. Both the church and lgbtq+ community (and those of us who fit within both categories) can learn & grow because of the scripture, ideas, & testimonies discussed throughout this podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GeorgieMH
    United States4 years ago
  • Cannot love enough!

    I’ve been slowly working my way through the Hole in my Heart podcast and am on Episode 84, and I just keep being so Thankful. Tear-stricken. Called out. Joyful. Y’all, this is so good. I can’t binge this one because each episode gives so much for thought and study and I gotta process, sometimes for days and weeks between episode. These folks are on my bucket list of people I want to meet this side of heaven. You guys feel like friends - keep going!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Yet Another Jen
    United States4 years ago

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A number of reviews express appreciation for the practical advice provided alongside personal anecdotes, making complex issues more relatable.
Listeners appreciate the blend of humor and deep theological discussions, often highlighting the authenticity and vulnerability of the hosts.
Some listeners mention it feels like a supportive community, likening the hosts to friends who are on a similar journey.
The podcast is praised for tackling difficult, often avoided topics related to sexuality and mental health, providing a safe space for open conversations.
Many find the insights shared by guests to be valuable and timely, contributing to personal growth and understanding.

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Episode 254: Faith and Food | Aarti Sequeira
Q: How did you get into the food world? And then at what point did you really want to start kind of doing this marriage between food and kind of the spiritual side of things?
Aarti recounts her journey from aspiring journalist to cooking show host, highlighting how cooking became a form of therapy and a spiritual practice that led to her writing a devotional cookbook.
Episode 254: Faith and Food | Aarti Sequeira
Q: When was that gospel first good news for you, Aarti? And how is it still today?
Aarti explains that she first understood the gospel through the concept of grace explained to her by her husband, emphasizing that the news of being loved and accepted by Jesus has changed her perspective on faith.
253: Q&A: Marriage vs. Singleness, Helicopter parents, LGBTQ Family | Laurie & Matt
Q: How do we support a family member who is openly gay while guarding our children's beliefs?
Explain to your children that people struggle with various aspects of their identity and guide them on how to love and support their uncle while maintaining your family's values.
253: Q&A: Marriage vs. Singleness, Helicopter parents, LGBTQ Family | Laurie & Matt
Q: What good boundaries can we have set for our kids around family and friends without becoming helicopter parents?
Teach your kids about boundaries and body awareness, engage in open conversations, and create a safe environment where they feel comfortable to come to you if anything happens.
253: Q&A: Marriage vs. Singleness, Helicopter parents, LGBTQ Family | Laurie & Matt
Q: How do I love my gay friend once they get into a same sex relationship?
Focus on fostering the relationship without compromising personal beliefs. Approach the situation with love, and allow them to know Jesus through your actions.

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1. Aarti Sequeira
2. Chuck DeGroat
3. Max Lucado
4. Glen Henry
5. Dr. Juli Slattery
6. Toni Collier
7. Ruth Chou Simons
8. Michael John Cusick

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