Igniting Hearts Podcast

Kiersten
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Igniting Hearts Podcast shares real conversations about living out faith in everyday life. Hear powerful God stories and honest dialogue that awaken the heart and fuel faith. Each episode features authentic voices with relevant insight on navigating life with courage and purpose. Hosted by Kiersten Clegg—author, mentor, and leader with decades of supernatural lifestyle experience. If you’re hungry for more than ordinary, this podcast invites you into hope, freedom, and your God-given identity. You were made for more. There is destiny in your DNA!

  1. 4d ago

    Belong.Behold.Become: Living From Your Idenity in Christ | Julie Kresl Richards

    What if transformation doesn’t begin with trying harder to change yourself, but with learning to behold Jesus? In this episode of Igniting Hearts Podcast, Kiersten Clegg sits down with Julie Kresl Richards, founder of Unlocked, the Prophetic Coaching Academy. Julie’s passion for helping people hear God and live from their true identity fuels her days. Her heart is to partner with God to serve leaders and entrepreneurs with prophetic insight that brings clarity, courage, and aligned action. Together, Kiersten and Julie explore the powerful connection between beholding, becoming, and belonging—and how keeping our eyes fixed on Jesus transforms the way we see ourselves and others. We often define ourselves by our roles, accomplishments, or stage of life. But our true identity is rooted in who God says we are. Rather than striving to become someone worthy of His love, we can begin with the truth that we already belong to Him. As we behold Jesus, the Holy Spirit transforms us. Together, we discuss the walls we build due to insecurity, rejection, disappointment, or hurt—and the courage it takes to lower our defenses, embrace community, and let others love us to life. You’ll also be encouraged to recognize God’s everyday nudges which will help you reach out, extend kindness, and create space for people to belong Discover:Identity beyond what you do: Why roles and circumstances don’t define youThe order of transformation: How believing shapes the way you behaveThe power of our gaze: Why what holds your attention shapes your heartLowering your force field: Recognizing the walls we build through rejection, disappointment, and hurtThe gift of community: Why we need one another to grow, mature, and become the person God sees. Scripture References:2 Corinthians 3:18 — Being transformed from glory to glory.Psalm 27:4 — The desire to dwell in God’s presence and gaze upon His beauty.2 Corinthians 5:17 — Becoming a new creation in Christ.Ephesians 5:25–27 — Christ’s sacrificial love and His work of making her holy.John 13:34–35 — Loving one another as Jesus has loved us.Reflection:Have you been defining yourself by a role, accomplishment, or season of life instead of your identity in Christ?Where might God be inviting you to stop striving and receive His love?Has rejection or disappointment caused you to build walls, keep others out?Who is God nudging you to reach out to this week so they feel seen, known, and loved?Invitation:PAUSE- quiet the noise, turn your gaze toward Jesus, and receive His love. (not out of striving-  behold Him, be transformed by His presence, and discover the joy of belonging)ASK - allow the Holy Spirit to show you one person you can encourage or connect with. (one small step of love can open the door to something extraordinary)BEHOLD - growing in your true identity and allow your heart to be ignited by His love 📌Connect with Julie: https://www.juliekreslrichards.com 📌Connect With Kiersten and Igniting Hearts Podcast Book: www.kierstenclegg.com/book Podcast page: www.kierstenclegg.com/podcast 🔔Subscribe ⭐Leave a Review  📣Share with a friend.

    Belong.Behold.Become: Living From Your Idenity in Christ | Julie Kresl Richards

  2. Oct 21

    Seen, Known, Loved: The Power of Intentional Connection| Michelle Turner

    What if the life-giving relationship you've been praying for begins with you taking the first step? In this episode of Igniting Hearts Podcast, Kiersten sits down with her friend Michelle Turner, an associate pastor and passionate advocate for women, marriages, families, and transformational relationships. Michelle shares her personal journey from growing up as one of eight children and often feeling unseen and unknown, to discovering the depth of authentic, life-giving relationships through her relationship with Jesus. That longing to be seen and known became part of what fueled her passion to help others experience genuine connection. Together, Kiersten and Michelle explore what it actually takes to cultivate meaningful relationships in a culture where many connections remain surface-level. They talk about the importance of curiosity, consistency, sincerity, vulnerability, and intentionality—and how receiving God's love first gives us the ability to carry that love into our relationships with others. And perhaps the biggest challenge of all: Don't just pray for the relationships you desire. Be willing to become the answer to someone else's prayer. 🔑Discover: How God can use our pain points for purposeWhy genuine curiosity creates opportunities for deeper connectionHow to ask better questions The role of vulnerability in creating authentic relationshipsHow experiencing God's love can make us safer people for othersWhat to do when relationships hurt or seasons of friendship changeHow our words can bring life, healing, and encouragementWhy intentionality often requires sacrifice and isn't always convenientHow to partner with the Holy Spirit in cultivating relationshipsWhy we need to tend the “soil” of our soulThe power of praying, “God, who are my people in this season?” 🛠A Challenge for This Week Ask the Holy Spirit:“Who are You putting on my heart?” Then take one intentional step. Send the text. Make the call. Write the card. Ask the deeper question. Follow up with someone who shared a struggle. You might discover that the connection you've been praying for begins when you're willing to become the answer to someone else's prayer. 💬Final Encouragement We were not created to live isolated lives. God wants His presence to flow through us into the people around us. So don't wait for someone else to create the connection you're longing for. Be the person who: shows up, who loves, who speaks life. And watch what God does with your yes. 📌Connect With Igniting Hearts Podcast Website: kierstenclegg.com Book: www.kierstenclegg.com/book Podcast page: www.kierstenclegg.com/podcast Resources: www.kierstenclegg.com/tools 🔔Subscribe 📣Share ⭐Leave a Review!

    Seen, Known, Loved: The Power of Intentional Connection| Michelle Turner

  3. Oct 14

    Beyond What's Seen: Awakening To God's Hidden Realities| Lynette Lisk

    What if the supernatural isn't as far away or mysterious as you think? What if God is inviting you to become more aware of His presence in the middle of your everyday life? In this episode of Igniting Hearts Podcast, Kiersten Clegg sits down with her friend Lynette Lisk, a wife, homeschool mama, and lover of all things Holy Spirit, for a conversation about the spirit realm, childlike faith, and learning to recognize the ways God is moving around us. Lynette shares how she once viewed the mystical as something mysterious or intimidating, only to discover a beautiful invitation to pursue the things of God that we have yet to understand. Together, Kiersten and Lynette unpack how we can move beyond the separation we often create between the sacred and the secular and learn to recognize God's presence in the ordinary rhythms of life. From childhood encounters with Jesus to unexpected moments of spiritual awareness while washing dishes or driving to the grocery store, Lynette reminds us that encountering God isn't reserved for a select few or confined to a church service. The Holy Spirit is with us, and we can grow in our awareness of Him as we slow down, pay attention, and learn to recognize His voice and activity. Spoiler alert: the goal isn't simply to have a supernatural encounter. Jesus is the goal. Every experience, revelation, and moment of wonder is an invitation to deepen our relationship with Him and build a history of walking with Him. In this conversation, you'll discover how to cultivate greater spiritual awareness, practice His presence, recognize the little “glimmers” and “kisses from heaven” in your day, and give God your yes as He invites you into more. In this episode, we explore: What the mystical means from heavens's lens and why we don't need to fear what we don't yet understand.How childlike faith can awaken our sense of wonder and openness to God.Why the Holy Spirit isn't reserved for an elite few—and how we can become more aware of His presence.The difference between God's constant presence and the tangible manifestation of His presence.How slowing down, breathing, and turning our attention toward the Lord can help us become more present to Him.Why supernatural encounters are part of the journey, but relationship with Jesus remains the goal.How God builds a personal history with us through seemingly small moments and unexpected revelations.How gratitude helps us notice the “glimmers” and “kisses from heaven” we might otherwise overlook.Your invitation: What would it look like to slow down today, turn your attention toward Jesus, and invite the Holy Spirit into the ordinary moments of your day? Start noticing the little things, practice gratitude, and give Him your yes—one moment at a time. If this conversation stirred your faith, subscribe to Igniting Hearts Podcast, share this episode with a friend who longs to grow in hearing God's voice, and leave a comment sharing what stood out to you. Remember: God isn't asking you to chase an experience. He's inviting you to know Him more deeply. 📌Connect With Guest: Lynette Lisk IG: @mystical.mamma FB: @Lynette Lisk Ministries RESOURCE- get Lynette's Lentil Dip from Podcast freebie page- kierstenclegg.com/tools 📌Connect With Igniting Hearts Podcast Website:kierstenclegg.com Podcast page: www.kierstenclegg.com/podcast 🔔Subscribe 📣Share ⭐Leave a Review!

    Beyond What's Seen: Awakening To God's Hidden Realities| Lynette Lisk

  4. Oct 7

    Filled to Follow: Hear His Voice, Partner with His Spirit| Rachel Dow

    What if a the life worth living, requires filling up on more than just truth? What if full living is about being filled, led, and partnering with His power? In this episode of Igniting Hearts Podcast, Kiersten sits down with her friend Rachel Dow for a powerful conversation about being filled with the Holy Spirit, learning to hear God's voice, and putting action to what He speaks. Rachel shares her personal journey of stepping into a Spirit-filled life, and how one powerful  encounter transformed her hunger for prayer, Scripture, and intimacy with God. Together, Kiersten and Rachel explore what it looks like to cultivate a lifestyle of listening to the Holy Spirit—not simply hearing His voice, but stewarding His words, aligning with His truth, and taking action in faith. From prophetic words and dreams to divine nudges and practical obedience, Rachel shares stories of learning to recognize God's voice and respond—even when she didn't understand the full picture. One of the most powerful reminders from this conversation is that life with Holy Spirit is supercharged living! Kiersten and Rachel also talk about identity, the Bride of Christ, and the invitation for every believer—to become an active participant in what God is doing. We each have a voice. We each have a part. And we each have an invitation to be empowered by the Holy Spirit and carry His presence into the world around us. 🕊️ In This Episode, You’ll Discover: Why being filled with the Holy Spirit matters for the believer's everyday lifeHow the Holy Spirit gives gifts and empowers living.Practical ways to grow in hearing God's voicePractical tools to help steward the words, dreams, and prophetic insights God gives usAn invitation for the Church—the Bride of Christ—to prepare and participate🔑 A Key Takeaway: Faith doesn't just hear—it responds. God may give you a dream, a Scripture, a prophetic word, a stirring, a nudge, or simply a next step. The invitation is to pay attention, bring it before Him, test it against His truth, and then ask: "Holy Spirit, what are You asking me to do with what You have shown me?" 🛠Pause and Reflect: You don't need the whole plan, just courage to take the next step. Take a moment with the Holy Spirit and ask: What am I holding onto that I need to let go of?What has God already spoken that I have not yet grabbed hold of?What is the next step He is asking me to take? 💬 Prayer to step forward "Welcome, Holy Spirit…. Get printable download by subscribing to Kiersten’s the email list! https://www.kierstenclegg.com/tools 📌Connect With Kiersten and Igniting Hearts Podcast Website: www.kierstenclegg.com Podcast page: www.kierstenclegg.com/podcast If this conversation encourages you, share it with someone who needs a reminder that they are seen, known, and loved. 🔔Subscribe 📣Share ⭐Leave a Review!

    Filled to Follow: Hear His Voice, Partner with His Spirit| Rachel Dow

  5. Sep 30

    Carry His Glory: Filled With His Spirit, Partnering With His Power | Kiersten Clegg

    What if the places in your life that you’ve tried hardest to hide are actually the places where God wants His glory to be seen? We all have broke parts to our story—places marked by disappointment, fear, insecurity, loss, unanswered prayers, or moments when life didn’t turn out the way we hoped. And often, our instinct is to hide them, or prove that we’re okay. In this episode of Igniting Hearts Podcast, Kiersten Clegg explores what it means to be continually filled with the Holy Spirit and to partner with His power in everyday life. Through the picture of a broken vessel filled with gold, she shares a powerful reminder: God’s restoration doesn’t always mean that every crack disappears, but does show what happens when Jesus meets us in our broken places and fills them with Himself. Kiersten shares personal stories of surrender, intercession, and supernatural encounters. Every day moments when fear and uncertainty could have paralyzed her steps, faith became the catalyst to fill up and step into deeper partnership with Him. This episode invites you to discover: How God can use the places He has restored to reveal His gloryWhat it means to be continually filled with the Holy SpiritMoving from awareness partnering with His powerRecognizing the role of faith and surrender in supernatural livingWhy unfamiliar does not necessarily mean unsafeOvercoming fear that paralyses for faith that is catalyticHow God’s presence and power can impact ordinary placesBeing filled means becoming available to His leading and willing to respond when He invites us beyond what is familiar or comfortable. Addressing The doubts and questions like What if God asks me to do something uncomfortable?What will people think?What if I don't understand what I'm experiencing?Kiersten reminds us that supernatural living requires discernment and must remain anchored in God and Scripture, but fear does not have to keep us from responding to His invitation. Fear is paralytic. Faith is catalytic. Faith moves us beyond the familiar and into a posture of surrender, trust, and obedience. Whether you've never experienced the filling of the Holy Spirit, or you've encountered Him before but have become too comfortable, this episode offers a simple invitation: Become Available for filling! Ephesians 5:18 — “Be filled with the Spirit.” The Scripture emphasizes the ongoing nature of this invitation. Today you are invited into continual filling, continual connection, continual receiving, and continual partnership with the Holy Spirit. Ask Him to fill the places you've tried to fill yourself.Ask Him to fill the places you've been afraid to surrender.Ask Him to fill the places you've tried to hide. Your cracks don't disqualify you from carrying God's glory. They may become the very places where His restoration, presence, and power are revealed. 📌 Stay Connected with Kiersten Website: kierstenclegg.com Book: www.kierstenclegg.com/book Podcast page: www.kierstenclegg.com/podcast If you loved this episode and want more faith based content: 🔔Subscribe 📣Share ⭐Leave a Review!

    Carry His Glory: Filled With His Spirit, Partnering With His Power | Kiersten Clegg

  6. Sep 23

    Waiting With God: Partnering With Him in the Process | Goya Womack

    What if waiting isn't about sitting still until God finally does something? What if waiting is actually an invitation to partner with God? In this deeply honest conversation, Kiersten sits down with her friend Goya Womack to explore what it looks like to wait well with God—and how the waiting seasons of life can become some of the deepest places of finding and building relationship with Him. Goya shares her story of finding Jesus during a period of being alone, and discovering that the God she once believed was disappointed in her was actually pursuing her. Through seasons of loneliness, transformation, waiting for marriage, and the painful journey of trying to have children, Goya learned that God was not absent in the waiting, but building a deeper revelation and relationship with Him as her source. Together, Kiersten and Goya unpack what it means to move from passive waiting to active partnership—asking God questions, listening for His direction, aligning our desires with His purposes, and learning to trust His character even when we don't understand His timing. Discover:Why nothing is wasted in God's hands, even seasons that feel stuck or unproductiveWhy relationship with God is built through the process—not just through the breakthroughWhat it means to partner with God rather than trying to access desires on our ownHow painful “no's” can still become places where we experience God's peace, joy, love, and faithfulnessHow to shift from asking only, “When will this happen?” to asking, “God, what are You doing in me, and how can I partner with You here?”How to keep our gaze fixed on who God is, rather than becoming consumed with the outcomeWhy God's presence, character, goodness, and love are ultimately greater than the answer we're waiting forKey Themes:Shifting from asking God for an outcome to partnering with Him in the process. Learning to be thankful for the yes, the no, and even the “just wait.”  That's a powerful invitation for all of us. What if God is using the process to deepen your trust, reshape your desires, strengthen your faith, and teach you to recognize His presence? The goal isn't simply getting what we asked for. The goal is knowing Him. What to ask:“God, what are You showing me about Yourself?” “How can I partner with You in this season?” “Who are You for me today?” 📌 Connect with Goya: Goya’s social media: @goyitagaland 📌 Stay Connected with Kiersten Website: kierstenclegg.com FREE RESOURCES: kierstenclegg.com/tools Book: www.kierstenclegg.com/book Podcast page: www.kierstenclegg.com/podcast If you loved this episode and want more faith based content: 🔔Subscribe 📣Share ⭐Leave a Review!

    Waiting With God: Partnering With Him in the Process | Goya Womack

  7. Sep 16

    Pleasure Over Pressure: Learning to Move With God | Charity Williams

    What if the life God is inviting you into isn't driven by pressure—but by His pleasure?In this heartfelt conversation, Kiersten sits down with artist, worshipper, and friend Charity Williams to explore what it truly means to rest in God's presence while still partnering with Him. Together they unpack the tension between striving and surrender, productivity and presence, and how our identity in Christ changes the way we live, work, create, and love. Through personal stories of burnout, career transitions, creativity, and learning to slow down, Charity shares about learning to trade in pressure and move from a place of peace and pleasure. If you've ever felt like you have to prove your worth, or produce to be valuable, this conversation will remind you that your greatest calling is first to simply be - in Him. Discover:How burnout can become an invitation back into God's presence.The difference between striving and stayingWhy God's delight—not pressure—is meant to motivate our lives.Why it's okay to enjoy creativity, hobbies, and rest without needing to justify them.What it means to live from the truth that you are already enough in Christ.Scriptures:Psalm 91Psalm 119:105 — "Your word is a lamp to my feet..."Acts 17:24–28 — "In Him we live and move and have our being." Quotes:"Rest isn't doing nothing—it's learning to move with God." "God isn't asking us to produce from pressure. He invites us to create from delight." "You're enough because you're in Him—and He is enough." Reflection:What pressure am living from that God never asked me to carry?Have my goals become more central than Jesus?What is one thing I simply enjoy that I've stopped doing because it doesn't feel productive?What might it look like to receive God's delight before trying to accomplish anything? 📌 Connect with Charity www.hopeencounter.net  https://www.facebook.com/hopeencounter.charity  https://www.instagram.com/hopeencounter.charity  🔗 guest podcast: Home Encounter https://youtube.com/@hopeencounter.charity  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hope-encounter-podcast/id1840305479 https://open.spotify.com/show/4Vw12zZumyfKtnlgYvHkmy?si=l-3V2eIfTj-YllSZ2dnDkA  Stay Connected with Kiersten www.kierstenclegg.com www.kierstenclegg.com/book www.kierstenclegg.com/podcast 🔔Subscribe 📣Share ⭐Leave a Review!

    Pleasure Over Pressure: Learning to Move With God | Charity Williams

  8. Sep 9

    Worship From Union: Beholding Jesus With Awe, Wonder, and Sacrifice | Heather Nunn

    We don't have to spend our worship trying to reach a God who is far away. We worship from union. We can come with awe, wonder, hunger, thanksgiving... and with everything we have. Worship CostsTrue Worship must cost. Sometimes worship looks like giving God our time. Sometimes it's sacrificing a preference. Sometimes it's choosing thanksgiving in the middle of grief. Sometimes it's stepping outside our comfort zone. The sacrifice may look small—but we don't get to decide what God can do with what we bring. A Word for the Hard SeasonYou may not be able to change your circumstances today. But you can choose where you fix your gaze. You can find one thing to thank Him for. You can offer Him your sacrifice of praise. You can behold Him in the middle of the valley. And as Heather so powerfully says: “Praise doesn't change who He is. It changes who I am.” Key Scriptures Biblical ThemesChrist in us, the hope of gloryNew Covenant access to GodHebrews 13:15 — the sacrifice of praisePsalm 65:1 — praise and stillnessDavid's undignified worshipAbraham and the sacrifice of IsaacPaul and Silas worshiping in prisonThe woman who poured out extravagant perfume on Jesus 📌 Connect to  Heather Instagram:  @heatherenunn Email: heathernunnmusic@gmail.com 📌 Stay Connected with Kiersten Website: kierstenclegg.com Book: www.kierstenclegg.com/book Podcast page: www.kierstenclegg.com/podcast 🔔Subscribe 📣Share ⭐Leave a Review!

    Worship From Union: Beholding Jesus With Awe, Wonder, and Sacrifice | Heather Nunn
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Igniting Hearts Podcast shares real conversations about living out faith in everyday life. Hear powerful God stories and honest dialogue that awaken the heart and fuel faith. Each episode features authentic voices with relevant insight on navigating life with courage and purpose. Hosted by Kiersten Clegg—author, mentor, and leader with decades of supernatural lifestyle experience. If you’re hungry for more than ordinary, this podcast invites you into hope, freedom, and your God-given identity. You were made for more. There is destiny in your DNA!

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    Kiersten
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    31
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    © 2026 Kiersten
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