Hearts Wide Open

Kylee and Chelsey
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Hearts on Fire is a podcast and space for women craving deeper faith, real conversations, and a grace-filled life. Each episode offers honest reflections, Scripture centered discussion, and prayer designed to meet you in your season and stir something in your soul. Whether you’re rooted in tradition or just seeking more, come as you are. Leave filled with grace.

  1. 6d ago

    Passion & Purpose

    Your gift is not an accident. God put something specific in you on purpose, for a purpose. The thing that feels totally normal and easy to you is probably someone else's mystery. Each person is skillful in their own work. You cannot copy and paste someone else's calling. You have to find your unique. Your gifts are not just for you. They are meant to be shared. If you are a great artist, share it. If you bring people together, start something. Someone out there needs exactly what you carry. When you truly enjoy your work it does not feel like work. That is not an accident either. That is a sign. The world keeps telling us to find ourselves but the Bible tells us to die to ourselves. He creates the new self. We just have to stop getting in the way. Do your work quietly, faithfully, and on purpose. Not to prove anything. For the kingdom. If something keeps stirring in your heart, there is a reason. He did not put it there for nothing. The seeds people keep planting around you, those are not coincidences either. What seems totally normal and obvious to you is probably not obvious to anyone else. That is your gift. That is your thing. VERSES COVERED Ben Sirach 38:29, 31, 34 -- The potter at his wheel, deeply concerned over his work. All these rely upon their hands and each is skillful in his own work. They keep stable the fabric of the world and their prayer is in the practice of their trade. Sirach 33:17, 22 -- Consider that I have not labored for myself alone but for all who seek instruction. Excel in all that you do and bring no stain upon your honor. Ecclesiastes 3:10-11, 22 -- He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has put eternity into man's mind. There is nothing better than that a man should enjoy his work, for that is his lot. 2 Thessalonians 3:11-13 -- Do their work in quietness, to earn their own living. Do not be weary in well doing. Exodus 36:1-2 -- Every able man in whom the Lord has put ability and intelligence. Everyone whose heart stirred him up to come to do the work.

    33 min

  2. Jun 29

    Busyness

    We are all busy. But are we busy with God or just busy? Rest is not a reward for finishing everything. It was built into the design from the very beginning. If God rested, what makes us think we do not need to? Working hard without God at the center is just spinning your wheels. The hustle means nothing if he is not in it. Busyness becomes a master fast. The gut check is not how much you are doing. It is who is actually running your life. Jesus does not ask you to do less. He asks you to do it with him. The rest he offers is not a nap. It is a soul thing. Martha letting Jesus in is what allowed her to see a new perspective. If we are not letting God into our hearts, nothing is going to change. Because most of the time it is our eyes that need to see differently. Gratitude keeps you centered. Thank him for the green lights. Thank him for the red ones too. You can either sit in a pity party or a praise party. Choose the praise party. Stillness is not just physical quiet. It is quieting the noise long enough to remember who is actually in charge. Exodus 23:12 -- Six days you shall do your work, but on the seventh day you shall rest. Psalm 127:1-2 -- Unless the Lord builds the house, those who build it labor in vain. It is in vain that you rise up early and go late to rest, eating the bread of anxious toil. Matthew 6:24 -- No one can serve two masters. You cannot serve God and wealth. Matthew 11:28-30 -- Come to me all who labor and are heavy laden and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. Luke 10:38-42 -- The story of Martha and Mary. Martha was distracted with much serving. Mary sat at the Lord's feet. Jesus said Mary chose the better part. Psalm 46:10 -- Be still and know that I am God.

    41 min

  3. Jun 22

    Distraction Part 2

    Distraction Part 2 Scriptures: • Galatians 1:10• James 1:5 In Part Two of our conversation on distraction, we keep unpacking what pulls our attention away from God — especially people-pleasing, social media, comparison, expectations, and the pressure to prove ourselves. We talk honestly about chasing likes, wanting to know if we’re making a difference, motherhood, feeling behind, and learning to trust that if God is asking us to do something, He will use it in His timing. This episode is a reminder that distraction is often misplaced focus. Sometimes the next faithful step isn’t doing more — it’s asking God for wisdom and letting Him show us what actually matters right now. If you’ve been feeling pulled between your calling, your home, your family, your work, and your own expectations, we pray this episode helps you pause, reset, and come back to what God is asking of you in this season. Come listen and be reminded: you don’t have to do everything. You just have to stay close to Him.

    20 min

  4. Jun 15

    Distraction Part 1

    Distraction Part 1 Scriptures: • Isaiah 26:3• Luke 10:41–42• Colossians 3:2• Hebrews 12:1–2 In Part One of our conversation on distraction, we talk about the restless mind, the pull of technology, the pressure to do all the things, and how easily even good things can pull our attention away from God. Together we reflect on what it means to keep our minds fixed on Him, choose the “better part” like Mary, set our hearts on things above, and run the race with our eyes fixed on Jesus. This episode also gets honest about motherhood, messy houses, comparison, community, connection, and the ways distraction can quietly steal our peace. If your mind has felt scattered, your heart has felt pulled in a hundred directions, or you’ve been craving more presence with God and the people right in front of you, this episode is for you. Come listen, breathe, and let Scripture gently bring your focus back to Him.

    27 min

  5. Jun 8

    Overwhelm Part 2

    Part Two of our conversation on overwhelm continues as we dive deeper into what Scripture says when life feels heavy, exhausting, or uncertain. Together we reflect on: • Matthew 11:28• 2 Corinthians 12:9• Psalm 46:10 In this episode, we talk about dry seasons of faith, learning to rest in God’s strength instead of our own, motherhood in different seasons, gratitude, being present, and how overwhelm often reveals just how much we need Jesus. We also share honest conversations about trying to “hold it all together,” trusting God’s plan for our children, and why sometimes the most spiritual thing we can do is simply pause and be still. This episode feels like sitting down for coffee with friends who are trying to follow Jesus in the middle of real life — messy houses, tired hearts, distractions, emotions, and all. If you’ve been carrying too much or feeling spiritually drained, we pray this conversation reminds you that God never asked you to do this alone. Come listen, slow down for a little while, and let Scripture speak peace into the overwhelm.

    16 min

  6. Jun 1

    Overwhelm Part 1

    We’re switching things up a little! Instead of walking chapter by chapter through Scripture, we’re choosing a topic and diving into Bible verses that speak directly into it. Part One of this conversation is all about overwhelm. The mental load, anxiety, motherhood, responsibilities, and those moments where life simply feels like too much. Together we reflect on: • 1 Peter 5:7–8 • Philippians 4:6–7 • Psalm 46:1 • Proverbs 3:5–6 We talk honestly about bedtime chaos, prayer journaling, trying to hold everything together, hyper-independence, trusting God with our children, and learning to release the weight we were never meant to carry alone. This episode is conversational, vulnerable, faith-filled, and full of reminders that God is present in the overwhelm — not waiting for us on the other side of it. So if you’ve been feeling stretched thin, emotionally exhausted, anxious, distracted, or spiritually dry… this episode is for you. Go ahead and grab your Bible, a notebook, or simply listen while you fold laundry, drive, or reset your house. We’re so glad you’re here.

    27 min

  7. May 25

    Hebrews Chapter 1

    We’re back after a little New Year pause, a new baby, and some time to reflect on where this podcast is going. Happy New Year in MAY! Ha! We're so back in the swing and recorded this because we wanted to keep going then got a NEW idea again, which we're very excited about! Next week we will officially start what felt so good to record and we trust that you'll like it too! In this episode, we begin Hebrews with a more real-time, Holy Spirit-led conversation. We talk about Jesus as the perfect reflection of God, what it means for our lives to reflect Him, and how our children often reflect what they see in us. We also reflect on the beauty of the Catholic faith being the same wherever you go, the comfort of God never changing, and the reminder that Jesus is King over every big and small thing in our lives. 🎧 Listen in as we begin Hebrews together.

    23 min

  8. May 18

    James Chapter 5

    In this final episode of our James series, we wrap up Chapter 5 with a powerful conversation about patience, prayer, generosity, and what it means to live with eternity in mind. James gives us a strong reminder not to cling too tightly to wealth, comfort, or control, but to examine how we use what God has given us. We talk about giving, teaching our children generosity, waiting patiently like the farmer, and remembering that this life is preparation for our eternal home. We also reflect on the power of our words, grumbling and complaining, anointing of the sick, confession, praying for one another, and the beautiful responsibility of helping bring someone back to truth with love. In this episode we reflect on: Caring for the poor with open heartsPracticing patience while we wait on the LordSpeaking Scripture over our childrenLetting our yes mean yes and our no mean noThe gift of anointing of the sickConfession, healing, and prayerHelping others come back home to GodWe close our James series with one simple challenge: every time you catch yourself grumbling or complaining this week, turn it into prayer. 🎧 Listen now as we finish the book of James together.

    16 min
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Hearts on Fire is a podcast and space for women craving deeper faith, real conversations, and a grace-filled life. Each episode offers honest reflections, Scripture centered discussion, and prayer designed to meet you in your season and stir something in your soul. Whether you’re rooted in tradition or just seeking more, come as you are. Leave filled with grace.

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  • Creator
    Kylee and Chelsey
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    44
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Kylee and Chelsey
  • Show Website
    Hearts Wide Open

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