Igniting Hearts Podcast

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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. Invitation To Burn: Fresh Oil For Holy Spirit Fire| Kiersten Clegg

    2d ago

    Invitation To Burn: Fresh Oil For Holy Spirit Fire| Kiersten Clegg

    What if the breakthrough you've been praying for is waiting on the stillness you've been avoiding? As we close out Season 1 of Igniting Hearts, we're reflecting on a powerful theme that has woven through every conversation this season: God is inviting His people out of striving and into sustained encounter—so they can become a dwelling place for His presence and carry hope into everyday life. Throughout this season, we've shared testimonies of healing, freedom, provision, and transformation. But God isn't finished. In fact, this may be the beginning of a deeper invitation than ever before. In this solo episode, Kiersten explores God's invitation to step away from the noise, distractions, hurry, performance, and comparison that so often compete for our attention. Drawing from the story of Moses on Mount Sinai, she shares how preparation often precedes breakthrough and why stillness and surrender are essential if we want to hear God's voice clearly. You'll hear a personal encounter and prophetic picture God recently gave her about oil, fire, and the things we must release in order to sustain the flame of His presence in our lives. This episode is a call to dwell. To linger. To reset. To let go of what is dry and lifeless so God can ignite something fresh within you. In This Episode:Why God is continually inviting us into deeper relationshipRecognizing the noise and distractions that pull us away from His presenceThe significance of Moses' encounter on Mount SinaiWhy preparation often comes before breakthroughPractical ways to cultivate stillness and surrenderA prophetic vision about oil, fire, and sustaining God's presenceWhat it means to carry the glory and fire of God into everyday lifeKey ScripturesExodus 24:15-18Exodus 27:20Exodus 34:29Psalm 24:3-4Reflection QuestionsWhat distractions have been competing for your attention lately?Where might God be inviting you to slow down and dwell with Him?What "dry and brittle" things are you still holding onto?How can you create intentional space to hear God's voice this week?What would it look like for you to move from performance to praise?Are you willing to let God prepare you before He brings breakthrough?Practical ChallengeThis week, create one intentional appointment with God every day. Put away the phone. Turn off the noise. Take a walk. Sit quietly. Worship. Listen. Instead of coming with a list of requests, simply come to be with Him. Allow His presence to reset your heart, renew your mind, and fill you with fresh oil for the season ahead. Favorite Quote"Allow His glory to fill you—becoming so saturated in His presence that wherever you walk, you carry the fire of the Lord." Connect📌 Stay Connected with Kiersten Website: kierstenclegg.com Book: www.kierstenclegg.com/book 📕Going After More: Leaving Limitations to Pursue the God of Possibilities 🔔Subscribe 📣Share ⭐Leave a Review! Thank you for joining us throughout Season 1 of Igniting Hearts. We are believing for even greater encounters, testimonies, and transformation in the season ahead.

    19 min
  2. One Yes at a Time: Identity Forged in Holy Spirit Fire | Gigi Snelson

    May 27

    One Yes at a Time: Identity Forged in Holy Spirit Fire | Gigi Snelson

    What if your wounds could be used as weapons, and what crushed you becomes the ground that brings freedom for others and Glory to God? In this powerful episode of Igniting Hearts Podcast, Kiersten sits down with Gigi Snelson—co-founder of Remnant Army ministry and author of Holy Spirit and Firebrand—for a deeply honest conversation about healing, identity, surrender, and living filled with the fire of God. Gigi shares her journey from rejection, anxiety, and emotional wounds into deep intimacy with Jesus and discovering her true identity as a daughter of God. Through relatable stories of addressing heart wounds and learning to trust the Father, Gigi reveals how God transforms pain into purpose and turns our greatest battles into tools that bring freedom to others. Together, Kiersten and Gigi unpack: What it means to live from a place of stillness and restHow intimacy with God shapes identity and authorityWhy healing is a process, not a one-time momentBreaking agreement with fear, rejection, and anxietyLearning to trust God one “yes” at a timeCarrying the oil of His presence into everyday lifeBecoming a “firebrand” who ignites others with the love of JesusHow surrender and trust positions us to experience freedom and breakthroughThis episode is an invitation to come out of hiding, lay down the weight you’ve been carrying, and allow the Holy Spirit to refresh, heal, and fill you again.  You don’t have to clean yourself up before coming to Him. Just come.Intimacy with Jesus is the doorway to the freedom, identity, and fire your heart has been longing for! Key Scriptures Mentioned1 Peter 2:9Ephesians 1:5Psalm 46:10Psalm 23Proverbs 3:5-6Isaiah 60Memorable Quotes“The more we burn with passion for what is on His heart, the more of His glory we will see on earth.”“Stillness is a posture of the heart.”“I came to the Lord a mess, but I was His mess.”“The things that crushed me now break chains off of others.” 📌 Connect with Gigi Website: remnant-army.com  Amazon link to purchase book: https://a.co/d/5fuFEBT 📕Holy Spirit Firebrand  📌 Stay Connected with Kiersten Website: www.kierstenclegg.com Book: www.kierstenclegg.com/book 📕Going After More: Leaving Limitations to Pursue the God of Possibilities 🔔Subscribe 📣Share ⭐Leave a Review!

    44 min
  3. Covenant Over Convenience: Choosing Not to Quit |Dana Nuesca

    May 20

    Covenant Over Convenience: Choosing Not to Quit |Dana Nuesca

    What if breakthrough isn’t found in escaping hard seasons, but in choosing not to quit? In this deeply honest and hope-filled episode of Igniting Hearts, Kiersten sits down with Dana to talk about the impact of choices, the power of surrender, and the healing that comes from laying down offense. Married to her retired Marine husband for nearly 40 years, Dana shares honestly about building a life together without a healthy foundation, navigating dysfunction, facing moments where both of them wanted to walk away, and learning how to let God restore what felt broken beyond repair. But through every difficult season, God continued to meet them with grace, truth, healing, and restoration. Dana shares powerful wisdom about: Why “not quitting on the same day” became a lifeline in marriageHow offense and bitterness quietly build walls in relationshipsThe importance of surrender over self-protectionWhat it looked like to trust God through heartbreak and disappointmentA supernatural encounter with God that changed everything in their marriageHow God restores hearts fully—not partiallyWhy community, prayer, counseling, and accountability matterThe danger of “changing the channel” when relationships become difficultLearning not to make everything personalBreaking generational cycles through intentional choices and surrenderThis episode is a powerful reminder that hard seasons are not the end of the story. God is still restoring hearts, rebuilding foundations, and healing relationships for those willing to stay surrendered to Him. Key Quote“Don’t give up. God can restore your heart so completely it’s as if it was never broken.” Another Powerful Moment“Every rock of offense becomes part of a wall. But surrender tears the wall down and builds an altar before God instead.” In This EpisodeCovenant vs convenienceHealing generational patternsMarriage restorationOvercoming offense and bitternessSurrender and trustProphetic encouragementEmotional healingFaith in difficult seasonsPerseverance in relationships Even when life gets painful, choose to build altars, not walls!  📌 Connect with Dana Nuesca Amazon link to purchase book: https://a.co/d/06L4VxoC 📕Hot Mess to Not Mess 📌 Stay Connected with Kiersten Website: kierstenclegg.com Book: www.kierstenclegg.com/book 📕Going After More: Leaving Limitations to Pursue the God of Possibilities 🔔Subscribe 📣Share ⭐Leave a Review!

    39 min
  4. Filled Up to Pour Out: Living From the Joy of the Lord |Naomi Brown

    May 13

    Filled Up to Pour Out: Living From the Joy of the Lord |Naomi Brown

    What does it look like to carry joy when life feels heavy? In this deeply honest and Spirit-led conversation, Kiersten sits down with Naomi Brown to talk about the kind of joy that isn’t dependent on circumstances—but rooted in the presence of God. Naomi shares vulnerably about walking through grief, emotional shutdown, loss, and healing, while discovering that the joy of the Lord truly can coexist with sorrow. Together, they unpack what it means to process emotions with Jesus, anchor yourself in truth, and release the joy of God into everyday life—even in seasons of pain. This episode is an invitation to stop striving, sit with Jesus, and rediscover the strength that comes from His presence. In This Episode, We Talk About:Why biblical joy is deeper than emotion or happinessHow grief and joy can coexist togetherLearning to process emotions with Jesus instead of suppressing themThe revelation of who Jesus is as the source of joyWhy intimacy with God matters more than performance or ministryPractical ways to access joy in everyday lifeHow the Holy Spirit releases joy through worship, stillness, and surrenderWalking in authenticity while still carrying the Kingdom of GodReleasing joy into atmospheres through simple acts of love and presenceThe connection between comfort, healing, and the joy of the LordKey Quotes From This Episode“Joy can also live at the same time as grief.” “If you don’t have a revelation of who He is, then you’re not going to have a revelation of His joy.” “The joy of the Lord is my strength—not my own strength, not my own joy.” “When we really know what we carry, we can walk into a room and shift the atmosphere.” Scriptures MentionedNehemiah 8:10Isaiah 51Proverbs 18:10John 7Psalm 2Final EncouragementFriend, maybe today you’re carrying grief, exhaustion, confusion, or pressure—but this conversation is a reminder that joy is still available to you. Not because life is perfect, but because Jesus is present. You don’t have to manufacture joy on your own. His joy strengthens, comforts, and sustains you—and through the Holy Spirit, you get to carry that joy into every room you enter. 📌 Connect with Naomi https://www.freshfire.org.uk/about-us @naomigraceb 📌 Stay Connected with Kiersten kierstenclegg.com www.kierstenclegg.com/book 📕Going After More: Leaving Limitations to Pursue the God of Possibilities 🔔Subscribe 📣Share ⭐Leave a Review!

    44 min
  5. Locking Eyes With God: From Awareness To Intimacy |Kiersten Clegg

    May 6

    Locking Eyes With God: From Awareness To Intimacy |Kiersten Clegg

    In this powerful and personal episode of Igniting Hearts Podcast, Kiersten invites you beyond simply hearing stories of God’s presence— into experiencing it for yourself. This conversation centers on one core truth: God is not distant—He’s inviting you into union, connection, and intimacy. Through heartfelt teaching and a vulnerable personal encounter, Kiersten explores what it looks like to move from simply being aware of God… to deeply engaging with Him. She shares how a simple moment at her dining room table turned into a life-giving encounter that ignited hunger, identity, and authority through the presence of God. You’ll discover that connection with God isn’t about striving or performance—it’s about participation. In this episode, you’ll learn:Why“union” with God mattersThe difference between awareness and true intimacyHow to recognize when God is inviting you deeperThe 3 keys to connection: awareness, vulnerability, and intentionalityWhy leaning in can feel uncomfortable—but leads to transformationHow to move from passive faith into active, relational engagement Kiersten also shares a powerful moment of surrender that led to deep encounter, worship, intercession, and stepping into spiritual authority—revealing that God doesn’t just meet us… He reveals identity. Key Takeaway:Connection with God is not just something you learn about—it’s something you live. When you lean in, respond, and make space, His presence becomes more than a moment—it becomes your way of life. Reflection Questions:Where have you sensed God inviting you to pause and lean in?Are you staying at awareness, or stepping into vulnerability?What would it look like to intentionally create space for connection this week?Prayer:“God, make us aware of Your presence and responsive to Your invitation. Teach us to lean in, to be vulnerable, and to live fully connected to You.” 📌 Stay Connected with Kiersten Website: kierstenclegg.com Book: www.kierstenclegg.com/book 📕Going After More: Leaving Limitations to Pursue the God of Possibilities 🔔Subscribe 📣Share ⭐Leave a Review!

    18 min
  6. Pray, Pause, Be Positioned: The Transforming Power of the Psalms |Sarah Rudd

    Apr 29

    Pray, Pause, Be Positioned: The Transforming Power of the Psalms |Sarah Rudd

    What if the words you need already exist—you just need to step into them? In this deeply honest and Spirit-led conversation, Kiersten sits down with pastor and childhood friend, Sarah Rudd, to explore the life-changing power of the Psalms. From childhood fears to leadership calling, Sarah shares how the Psalms became a steady anchor through every season—offering language for pain, clarity in calling, and healing in the midst of life’s hardest moments. Together, they unpack how the Psalms do more than inspire—they create a platform for God to form us. They guide us through fear, identity, disappointment, and even betrayal, giving us a pathway to process honestly with God while staying rooted in truth. If you’ve ever struggled to find the words to pray… felt overwhelmed by your emotions… or wondered where God is in the middle of your story—this conversation will meet you there. 💡 In This Episode, You’ll Discover:How the Psalms direct your attention back to God in the middle of fear and anxietyWhy the Psalms give you permission to be fully human—honest, emotional, and realThe power of “Selah” (pause) and how it creates space for God to heal/ transform youHow Scripture can help you discover your identity and callingWhat it looks like to move from disorientation to reorientation with GodHow to use the Psalms as a weapon of truth in the middle of hard seasonsWhy there is a Psalm for every emotion and every circumstance 🛠 Key Scriptures ReferencedPsalm 27 – face of fearsPsalm 84 – The tension of God’s power and intimacyPsalm 90 – Moses's psalmPsalm 112 – Don't fear bad newsPsalm 77 – Prayers for distressPsalm 55 – Navigating betrayalPsalm 73 – Wrestling with injusticePsalm 18 – God is defender and stronghold 🔑 Key TakeawayThe Psalms aren’t just words to read—they are words to live, pray, and help position us in God’s presence. They meet you in your rawest moments and give language and context for finding God’s truth in every situation. The Psalm remind you: God is nearYour story mattersAnd even in the chaos… He is reorienting you deeper into relationship. 🎁 Resources MentionedSarah has created a Psalms resource packet, including: An Article about the Selah (the sacred pause)A guide to understanding the different themes and context within each Psalm.👉 Be sure to download your free copy and go deeper:   kierstenclegg.kit.com/psalms 🤍 Final EncouragementIf you’re in a season where you don’t have the words—borrow them.  Let the Psalms carry you until you find your voice again.

    43 min
  7. From Image to Identity: What Are You Really Wearing? |Olivia Fitzpatrick

    Apr 22

    From Image to Identity: What Are You Really Wearing? |Olivia Fitzpatrick

    What if the way you see yourself has been quietly shaped by distortion—and not truth? In this powerful and deeply honest conversation, Kiersten sits down with Olivia Fitzpatrick, a personal stylist turned identity advocate, to uncover the hidden connection between image, identity, and spiritual transformation. After years of working closely with women behind closed doors, Olivia began to see a pattern: outward beauty often masked inward brokenness. What looked polished on the outside was often covering pain, insecurity, and a distorted sense of worth. This episode explores how God doesn’t just care about what we wear—but what we’re clothed in spiritually. Through scripture, personal encounters, and raw storytelling, you’ll discover how God: Restores identity from the inside outIlluminates hidden places for healingClothes us in truth, righteousness, and loveInvites us into a life of freedom—not performanceThis is an invitation to stop hiding… and start becoming illuminated. Key ThemesThe connection between external image and internal identityWhy the enemy targets how we see ourselvesThe spiritual significance of being “clothed” in scriptureWalking in true identity as an image bearer of GodThe power of illumination: bringing darkness into light TakeawaysYou can look put together externally while feeling broken internallyImage distortion impacts how you see yourself AND GodGod’s response to your brokenness is not shame—it’s covering, love, and redemptionTransformation is both:A gift from GodA choice we step into Quotes“As long as we look beautiful, we can trick the world into believing things that aren’t true.”“If the enemy can distort our image, he can distort how we see God.”“You don’t have to earn redemption—you’re already clothed in it.”“It’s a human behavior to change ourselves—but a spiritual response to let God transform us.” Invitation to the ListenerWhere has your identity been shaped by distortion instead of truth? ASK GOD: “What am I believing about myself that isn’t from You?”“What are You clothing me in right now?”“What do I need to put off—and then put on?” 📌Connect with OliviaSocial media: @oliviajanaefitzpatrick   www.becomingilluminated.com. (under construction) 📌 Stay Connected with Kiersten Website: kierstenclegg.com Book: www.kierstenclegg.com/book 📕Going After More: Leaving Limitations to Pursue the God of Possibilities 🔔Subscribe 📣Share ⭐Leave a Review!

    40 min
  8. When You Mislabel the Pain, You Miss the Process of Healing |Holly Ruddock

    Apr 15

    When You Mislabel the Pain, You Miss the Process of Healing |Holly Ruddock

    What does it look like to let God sit with you in your mess? In this deeply honest and Spirit-led conversation, Kiersten sits down with author, speaker, and ministry leader Holly Ruddock to explore what it really means to live as a person of truth—especially in seasons of burnout, betrayal, and emotional overwhelm. Holly vulnerably shares her journey through a hidden season marked by grief and deep healing. Instead of rushing the process or performing her way through pain, she chose to sit with Jesus—and in doing so, discovered the power of correctly naming what was really happening in her heart. Together, they unpack why mislabeling our emotions can delay healing, how to steward heart health, and what it looks like to let God meet you right in the middle of your mess. This episode is a powerful invitation to stop pretending, embrace honesty, and allow God to do a deep work of transformation within you. 🔑 In This Episode, You’ll Learn:Why mislabeling your emotions can keep you stuck in cycles of painThe difference between offense and grief—and why it matters for healingHow to sit with Jesus in the middle of messy, unresolved emotionsWhat it looks like to honor a hidden season instead of rushing through itPractical ways to guard your heart from bitterness and offense 💬 Key Quotes from This Episode“When we label something wrongly, we can’t heal. It’s like getting the wrong diagnosis.” “You can vent to people and they’ll agree with your poison. But when you bring it to Jesus, He sits with you in it.” “Healing isn’t something to rush—it’s something to steward.” “Your honesty will minister to people far more than your perfection ever will.” “It’s okay to feel it—it’s just not okay to live there.” 🕊️ A Word for YouIf you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, misunderstood, or stuck in emotions you can’t quite name—this conversation is your permission slip to slow down and get honest. You don’t have to rush your healing. You don’t have to perform your way through pain. And you don’t have to figure it all out alone. God is not waiting on the other side of your healing— He’s meeting you right in the middle of it. 🎁 Special GiftFor a limited time, Holly is offering 5 of her books as FREE downloads (Kindle + Audible compatible)! 👉FREEBIE links good for 3 days only (April 15-17, 2026) then all books can be purchased!  Get your DIGITAL COPIES: https://www.hollysueruddock.com/booksbyhollysueruddock 🔗 Connect with Holly RuddockConnect on her website: https://www.hollysueruddock.comPurchase her books: https://www.hollysueruddock.com/booksbyhollysueruddock 💛 Loved This Episode?If this episode blessed you, share it with a friend, leave a review, and subscribe so you never miss what God is doing through Igniting Hearts.

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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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