Up Until Now with Kristen Hallinan: Healing | Redemption | Hope

Kristen Hallinan
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Up Until Now is hosted by Kristen Hallinan, speaker and author of Legacy Changer: Heal The Hurt, Redeem Your Story, Create Hope for Your Family. Join us each week as Kristen interviews expert guests, focusing on topics that invite healing, help us understand healthy relationships, and equip us with the tools needed to build healthy families—all through the lens of the Bible.

  1. Cristina Baker on Praying through Your Desperation

    07/15/2025

    Cristina Baker on Praying through Your Desperation

    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

    34 min
  2. Courtney Devich on The Truth About Anxiety and Motherhood

    07/01/2025

    Courtney Devich on The Truth About Anxiety and Motherhood

    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

    27 min
  3. Niki Hardy on It's Okay to Ask: When Questioning Deepens Faith

    06/17/2025

    Niki Hardy on It's Okay to Ask: When Questioning Deepens Faith

    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

    37 min
  4. Kara Stout on Faith in The Face of Anxiety

    06/10/2025

    Kara Stout on Faith in The Face of Anxiety

    When life feels heavy and emotions run deep, where do you turn? In this honest and hope-filled episode, Kristen Hallinan sits down with Kara Stout to talk about navigating anxiety, grief, and uncertainty through the lens of faith. Kara opens up about her journey through loss, health struggles, and infertility—and how each challenge became an invitation to trust God more deeply. Together, they explore the power of prayer, the beauty of surrender, and the lessons learned through parenting and pain. If you’ve ever wondered where God is in the middle of your mess, this conversation will remind you: He’s closer than you think.   More about Kara: Kara Stout is a writer, wife, and new adoptive mom living in Los Angeles, California. Kara writes devotionals for Her True Worth, a women’s online ministry. Kara has her bachelor’s degree in psychology from Arizona State University and her master’s degree in counseling from Loyola University Chicago. After walking through a personal medical crisis and the loss of both of her parents to cancer, her life radically changed, and her complete dependency on God for strength and peace became a non-negotiable. Her hope is to encourage women in their faith, pointing them to their Great Comforter and Greatest Companion.   LINKS: Get Kara's Book, An Untroubled Heart:  HERE Connect with Kara on Instagram: HERE Follow Kristen on Instagram here: HERE Find Kristen's book, Legacy Changer: HERE

    29 min
  5. Julia Ubbenga on Living Light: Faith, Family, and Minimalism

    06/06/2025

    Julia Ubbenga on Living Light: Faith, Family, and Minimalism

    When life feels overwhelming, what if less really *is* more? In this refreshing episode, Kristen Hallinan sits down with Julia Ubbenga to explore how minimalism can transform not just your home—but your heart, mind, and family. Julia shares her powerful journey from consumerism to intentional living, offering practical tips to declutter your space and soul. They unpack common myths about minimalism, the surprising link between simplicity and happiness, and how faith plays a central role in letting go of what doesn’t serve you. If you're craving clarity, peace, and purpose, this conversation will inspire you to make room for what truly matters.   More about Julia: Julia Ubbenga is the creator of the popular blog Rich in What Matters and author of Declutter Your Heart and Your Home. Her online projects, which have attracted over fifty million views, help others let go of inner and outer clutter and reorder their lives around what matters most. Julia resides in Kansas City with her husband and their four children. LINKS: Get Julia's Book, Declutter Your Heart and Your Home:  HERE Connect with Julia on Instagram: HERE Follow Kristen on Instagram here: HERE Find Kristen's book, Legacy Changer: HERE

    33 min
  6. Ashley Henriott on Healing into Confidence

    05/28/2025

    Ashley Henriott on Healing into Confidence

    Confidence doesn’t come from perfection—it comes from knowing who you are and *Whose* you are. In this powerful and heartfelt episode, Kristen Hallinan sits down with Ashley Henriott to unpack her journey from a past marked by abuse and abandonment to a life rooted in faith, confidence, and authentic self-worth. Together, they explore the struggles of people-pleasing, the freedom of setting boundaries, and the courage it takes to live vulnerably. Ashley shares practical wisdom on motherhood, self-love, and embracing your identity in Christ. If you’ve ever wrestled with feeling not enough, this conversation will remind you that healing and confidence begin where honesty and faith collide.   MORE ABOUT ASHLEY: Ashley Henriott is not only an author, speaker, confidence coach, and nationally recognized influencer - she is a beacon of strength for women across the country. With a powerful ability to uplift and inspire, Ashley influences hundreds of thousands of women online, guiding them to embrace their worth and potential. But Ashley's journey to confidence wasn't always smooth. With a childhood full of addiction, abandonment, and abuse, she found herself a 19-year-old single mom, struggling with insecurity and cast out of her parents’ home with nowhere to turn. After enduring one toxic relationship after another, her life took a transformative turn when she found Jesus in a small church in the Outer Banks of North Carolina. That moment ignited a healing journey that redefined her worth, value, and identity in Christ. Today, as a speaker, Ashley shares the lessons she's learned, empowering women to stand confidently in the truth that they are enough, because God says so. Through her book, engaging talks, and online presence, she uses humor, personal stories, and a healthy dose of Biblical courage to shatter the myths surrounding confidence. Ashley’s mission is clear: to help women everywhere discover and cultivate the God-given confidence that resides within them. LINKS: Get Ashley's Book, Confidence is An Inside Job: HERE Connect with Ashley on Instagram: HERE Follow Kristen on Instagram here: HERE Find Kristen's book, Legacy Changer: HERE Take Kristen's Cycle-Breaker Superpower Quiz: https://www.kristenhallinan.com/home/#quiz

    54 min
  7. Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith on Becoming Known, Seen, and Set Free

    05/20/2025

    Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith on Becoming Known, Seen, and Set Free

    Healing often begins in the quiet places—where we feel seen, known, and free to let go. In this transformative episode, Kristen Hallinan sits down with Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith to explore the powerful intersection of faith, science, and soul-deep restoration. Drawing from her book *Being Fully Known*, Dr. Dalton-Smith shares how we can break free from self-sabotage, embrace our evolving identity, and step into the anointing God has already given us. They dive into the importance of rest, the courage to pursue your calling—even when others don’t understand—and how spiritual practices like fasting can reconnect us to lasting peace. If you’re ready to stop hiding and start healing, this conversation is your invitation.   More about Dr. Saundra: Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith is a Board-Certified internal medicine physician and work-life integration researcher. She is the founder of Restorasis, a professional development agency dedicated to restoring wellbeing in the workplace through its proprietary 7 Types of Rest Framework™ to help companies support their employees with work-life integration and burnout prevention strategies. As a busy physician, author, and mom, she understands that life's demands can leave you feeling mentally overwhelmed, emotionally drained, and physically tired. Daily she helps high-achievers deal with their work-rest imbalance and find actionable answers to the thriving lifestyle they desire. LINKS:  Get Dr. Saundra's Book, Being Fully Known: HERE Connect with Dr. Saundra on Instagram: HERE Follow Kristen on Instagram here: HERE Find Kristen's book, Legacy Changer: HERE Take Kristen's Cycle-Breaker Superpower Quiz: https://www.kristenhallinan.com/home/#quiz

    38 min
  8. Monica DiCristina on Naming Your Pain

    05/13/2025

    Monica DiCristina on Naming Your Pain

    When we want to run away from our pain, the most powerful thing we can do is face it and name it. In this deeply honest episode, Kristen Hallinan sits down with therapist and author Monica DiCristina to explore the powerful truth behind her book Your Pain Has a Name. Together, they unpack why acknowledging pain is the first step toward freedom, how trauma shapes both body and identity, and the emotional toll of feeling dismissed. Monica shares how redrawing your inner map—especially the one shaped by your family story—can lead to real transformation. If you’ve ever struggled with grief, anxiety, or the weight of unspoken hurt, this conversation will remind you: naming your pain doesn’t make you weaker—it makes you whole.   More about Monica: Monica DiCristina has been a practicing therapist in Atlanta, Georgia, for over fifteen years. She is also a sought-after speaker, podcaster, and writer on topics of emotional healing and mental health. Combining her extensive therapeutic knowledge with creativity, empathy, storytelling, and her deeply rooted faith, she is passionate about walking alongside those who are unraveling their difficult experiences and providing a path for them to do the brave and sacred work of transformation and healing.   LINKS:  Get Monica's Book, Your Pain Has A Name: HERE Connect with Monica on Instagram: HERE Follow Kristen on Instagram here: HERE Find Kristen's book, Legacy Changer: HERE Take Kristen's Cycle-Breaker Superpower Quiz: https://www.kristenhallinan.com/home/#quiz

    34 min
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Up Until Now is hosted by Kristen Hallinan, speaker and author of Legacy Changer: Heal The Hurt, Redeem Your Story, Create Hope for Your Family. Join us each week as Kristen interviews expert guests, focusing on topics that invite healing, help us understand healthy relationships, and equip us with the tools needed to build healthy families—all through the lens of the Bible.

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