Tina Talks

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Welcome to Tina Talks! I'm so glad you're here:) My name is Christina (Tina) and on this channel, we share testimonies and teachings from the women of Harvest Church from Western PA. My hope and prayer is that each and every one of you walks away feeling encouraged, challenged, and connected in your walk with Christ.

  1. 2d ago

    Suffering is Never for Nothing | Kim Neal | Christina Brooks

    Christina is joined today by Kim Neal to talk about coming back to faith as a teen mom, raising a daughter with a rare genetic condition, and finding God’s purpose in a journey she never would have chosen. She shares how Reagan’s diagnosis led her to grief and anger she didn’t think she was allowed to voice, what it looks like to be honest with God in the hard moments, and how trusting that He gives us enough for today frees us to lean on community, serve other families, and believe that suffering is never for nothing. Episode Cards: "Meet Redemption's Pastor Fred Neal! - Episode 118" "Redeemed and Sent: From Brokenness to Boldly Sharing the Gospel | Holly Wood | Christina Brooks" Products or Websites Mentioned: Joniandfriends.org reagansjourney.org techowlpa.org Suffering is Never for Nothing by Elisabeth Elliot Fred & Kim's Church in Lower Burrell -------------------------------------------------------------------- Form for Questions Video Chapters: 0:00 Intro 1:17 From Teen Pregnancy to Finding Harvest Church 5:58 Recommitting to Christ 14:42 Meeting Fred and a Whirlwind Engagement 18:46 Marriage, Miscarriage, and Growing the Family 26:27 Reagan’s Birth, Seizures, and Diagnosis 38:46 Intensive Therapy Program, Diet Changes, and Community Support 46:20 Life Today with Reagan and the Impact on Her Siblings 58:15 Grief, Honesty with God, and Reagan’s Journey Nonprofit -------------------------------------------------------------------- Visit our website at harvestpa.org Check out Harvest's other podcast, @PickUpTheMike

  2. Oct 20

    Delighting in the Lord | Mandy Reedy | Christina Brooks

    In this episode, Christina and Mandy get honest about what it really means to delight in the Lord and what we run to instead. They walk through the everyday things we look to for comfort and satisfaction, talk about why those good gifts turn into idols when we expect them to fill our souls, and explore practical ways to shift our gaze back to God. Along the way, Christina shares what four years of sobriety has taught her, and they close out with key verses on finding lasting joy in his presence. "Fear of Man | Mandy Reedy | Christina Brooks" Idols by Stephen Stanley Links from Mandy - https://www.desiringgod.org/messages/gods-passion-for-our-joy https://www.desiringgod.org/topics/christian-hedonism# -------------------------------------------------------------------- Form for Questions Video Chapters: 0:00 Intro 4:31 Delighting in the Wrong Things 16:17 Why God Is Jealous for Us 25:08 How Do We Delight in the Lord? 43:33 Psalm 46 & Sitting Quietly with God 54:51 Key Verses on Delight 1:01:23 Christian Hedonism, Surrender & Finding Real Joy -------------------------------------------------------------------- Visit our website at harvestpa.org Check out Harvest's other podcast, @pickupthemike

  3. Oct 6

    Redeemed and Sent: From Brokenness to Boldly Sharing the Gospel | Holly Wood | Christina Brooks

    Christina is joined today by Holly Wood to talk about finding Jesus after a confusing childhood, the heartache of special needs parenting, divorce, and abortion. Holly shares how God redeemed her pain, what it looks like to surrender a estranged child to Him, and how she boldly shares the gospel at Pride events, abortion clinics, and everyday places. She demystifies evangelism, reminding us there's no perfect evangelist and that trusting God with the outcome frees us to simply show up and love others well. Check out our women's ministry page - Holly's Website - Grace Abounding to the Chief of Sinners by John Bunyon - An Ocean of Grace -------------------------------------------------------------------- Form for Questions Video Chapters: 0:00 Intro 3:12 Growing Up Confused About Christianity 6:11 Heartbreak, Divorce & Abortion 15:46 Searching for Jesus 19:53 How God Led Holly to Harvest Church 22:32 Conversion: The Gospel Finally Clicks 27:45 Why Christ's Suffering Is Enough 35.20 Going to Pride Events 42:46 Praying Through Surrender 46:06 Demystifying Evangelism -------------------------------------------------------------------- Visit our website at harvestpa.org Check out Harvest's other podcast, Pick up the Mike

  4. Sep 15

    Fear of Man | Mandy Reedy | Christina Brooks

    In this episode, Christina and Mandy dig into the fear of man — that quiet, exhausting habit of caring more about what people think than what's actually true. They talk through what it looks like in real life (overthinking texts, apologizing for existing, needing the last word), share personal stories about where it's tripped them up the most, and land on the one fear that actually sets you free: the fear of God. The Freedom of Self-Forgetfulness by Timothy Keller Unoffendable by Brant Hansen When People Are Big and God is Small Edward T. Welch -------------------------------------------------------------------- Form for Questions Video Chapters: 00:00 – Intro 03:39 – What actually is "fear of man"? 04:07 – Insecurity & superior vs. inferior pride 09:26 – Overthinking conversations & obsessing over others' reactions 14:11 – Scripture on not seeking man's approval (1 Corinthians 4:3) 19:01 – Personal stories 28:18 – Why we shouldn't fear man — choosing love instead (1 Corinthians 13) 36:00 – Who we should fear 50:38 – Empathy vs. compassion 54:00 – Closing thoughts & next episode preview (Delight) -------------------------------------------------------------------- Visit our website at harvestpa.org Check out Harvest's other podcast, @PickUpTheMike ​

  5. Sep 1

    Being a Christian Influence in a Secular World | Andrea Fahlor | Christina Brooks

    Christina is joined today by Andrea Fahlor to talk about growing up through a hard childhood, finding faith as a young adult, and discovering God's calling in an unexpected place — a public school culinary classroom. She shares how God used her own pain to give her compassion for hurting students, what it looks like to boldly live out your faith in a secular workplace, and how trusting Him with the outcome frees you to simply show up and love others well. Sign up to be a Bible2School Volunteer Here -------------------------------------------------------------------- Form for Questions Video Chapters: 0:00 Intro 2:28 Childhood & First Church Experience 8:16 Teen Years, Baptism & Leaving Home 12:00 First Marriage, Miscarriage & Divorce 18:30 Meeting Curtis & Coming to Harvest Church 23:51 The Pivotal Moment That Deepened Her Faith 31:39 Ministry to Students & Sharing Faith at a Secular School 43:03 Facing Pushback for Her Faith at School 53:05 Redemption Through Past Pain to Help Students 1:01:16 Finding Identity in Christ & Closing Encouragement -------------------------------------------------------------------- Visit our website at harvestpa.org Check out Harvest's other podcast,

  6. Aug 18

    Q&A Round 2! | Mandy Reedy | Christina Brooks

    Christina and Mandy are back for round two of your questions! They tackle what to do when a pastor fails you, whether suicide is an unforgivable sin, how to love someone in a same-sex marriage without affirming it, and how to actually talk to your kids about sex, private parts, and pornography. God Made All of Me Book - https://a.co/d/07vZUYQg Mama Bear Apologetics - https://a.co/d/0c5XQ7a6 Plugged In Book Reviews - https://www.pluggedin.com/books/ -------------------------------------------------------------------- Form for Questions: https://forms.gle/FtEsbDD8zsy6c9z88 -------------------------------------------------------------------- Visit our website at harvestpa.org Check out Harvest's other podcast, ⁨@PickUpTheMike⁩

  7. Aug 4

    Grieving As Your Kids Grow Up | Amber Spiker | Christina Brooks

    Christina is joined today by Amber Spiker to talk about the bittersweet transition of watching her kids grow into adulthood — from homeschooling and adoption to weddings and becoming a mother-in-law. She shares what God taught her about surrender, letting go of control, and trusting Him with her grown children, and how praying with joyful expectancy can carry you through every new season of motherhood. Claire's Podcast on Motherhood Amber Spikers YT Channel Brain Heart World Docuseries -------------------------------------------------------------------- Form for Questions Video Chapters: 0:00 Intro 3:35 Amber's Background 7:37 Homeschooling Journey 17:02 Letting Go: The Grief of Transition 22:28 Navigating the Mother-in-Law Role & Giving Kids Independence 33:03 Talking to Kids About Hard Topics 56:36 Advice for Empty Nesters & Looking Ahead with Joyful Expectancy -------------------------------------------------------------------- Visit our website at harvestpa.org Check out Harvest's other podcast, @PickUpTheMike ​

  8. Jul 21

    How to Set Boundaries Without Guilt | Mandy Reedy | Christina Brooks

    In this episode, Christina and Mandy walk through the messy, real-life difference between a gentle boundary (the kind you don't even have to announce) and a hard one (the kind that costs you something). Christina shares her story about temporarily separating from her husband as a hard boundary a few years back, they discuss the truth about forgiveness vs. reconciliation, and end with how to handle parents who won't respect your parenting choices. Sign up for the 2026 Women's Retreat here -------------------------------------------------------------------- Form for Questions Video Chapters: 0:00 Intro 6:52 What Are Boundaries? The Biblical Foundation 8:55 Everyday Boundaries as Adults 11:52 Gentle Boundaries for Teens & Dating 15:26 Gentle Boundaries with Men 21:04 Boundaries with Emotionally Draining Friendships 29:36 When NOT to Set a Boundary 33:01 Hard Boundaries: Addiction, Abuse & Repentance 43:14 Forgiveness vs. Reconciliation 59:56 Honoring (Not Obeying) Unhealthy Parents -------------------------------------------------------------------- Visit our website at harvestpa.org Check out Harvest's other podcast, @PickUpTheMike

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Welcome to Tina Talks! I'm so glad you're here:) My name is Christina (Tina) and on this channel, we share testimonies and teachings from the women of Harvest Church from Western PA. My hope and prayer is that each and every one of you walks away feeling encouraged, challenged, and connected in your walk with Christ.

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  • Creator
    harvestpa.org
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    26
  • Rating
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