Grace to Grow with Kristel Ward

Grace to Grow exists to connect you with Jesus! We hope every episode fuels a hunger to know Him intimately and provides spiritual tools for daily life.

Our host, Kristel Ward, is an insightful Bible teacher and inspiring conference speaker. As a former educator in some of the toughest schools in Texas and a 20+ year Christian ministry leader, Kristel’s biblical wisdom has encouraged thousands to follow the example of Christ. She is the founder and director of Grace to Grow, a nonprofit that empowers ministers and supports women around the globe. Whether from behind the podium, social media platforms, or camera productions, Kristel helps busy people grow in their relationship with God.

Kristel is married to BJ, and together they have three smart and sometimes messy children: Abbey, Emma, and Evan. The Wards enjoy road trips, the outdoors, and a good campfire.

Grace to Grow exists to connect you with Jesus! We hope every episode fuels a hunger to know Him intimately and provides spiritual tools for daily life.

Our host, Kristel Ward, is an insightful Bible teacher and inspiring conference speaker. As a former educator in some of the toughest schools in Texas and a 20+ year Christian ministry leader, Kristel’s biblical wisdom has encouraged thousands to follow the example of Christ. She is the founder and director of Grace to Grow, a nonprofit that empowers ministers and supports women around the globe. Whether from behind the podium, social media platforms, or camera productions, Kristel helps busy people grow in their relationship with God.

Kristel is married to BJ, and together they have three smart and sometimes messy children: Abbey, Emma, and Evan. The Wards enjoy road trips, the outdoors, and a good campfire.

Grace to Grow exists to connect you with Jesus! We hope every episode fuels a hunger to know Him intimately and provides spiritual tools for daily life.

Our host, Kristel Ward, is an insightful Bible teacher and inspiring conference speaker. As a former educator in some of the toughest schools in Texas and a 20+ year Christian ministry leader, Kristel’s biblical wisdom has encouraged thousands to follow the example of Christ. She is the founder and director of Grace to Grow, a nonprofit that empowers ministers and supports women around the globe. Whether from behind the podium, social media platforms, or camera productions, Kristel helps busy people grow in their relationship with God.

Kristel is married to BJ, and together they have three smart and sometimes messy children: Abbey, Emma, and Evan. The Wards enjoy road trips, the outdoors, and a good campfire.

Grace to Grow exists to connect you with Jesus! We hope every episode fuels a hunger to know Him intimately and provides spiritual tools for daily life.

Our host, Kristel Ward, is an insightful Bible teacher and inspiring conference speaker. As a former educator in some of the toughest schools in Texas and a 20+ year Christian ministry leader, Kristel’s biblical wisdom has encouraged thousands to follow the example of Christ. She is the founder and director of Grace to Grow, a nonprofit that empowers ministers and supports women around the globe. Whether from behind the podium, social media platforms, or camera productions, Kristel helps busy people grow in their relationship with God.

Kristel is married to BJ, and together they have three smart and sometimes messy children: Abbey, Emma, and Evan. The Wards enjoy road trips, the outdoors, and a good campfire.

Grace to Grow exists to connect you with Jesus! We hope every episode fuels a hunger to know Him intimately and provides spiritual tools for daily life.

Our host, Kristel Ward, is an insightful Bible teacher and inspiring conference speaker. As a former educator in some of the toughest schools in Texas and a 20+ year Christian ministry leader, Kristel’s biblical wisdom has encouraged thousands to follow the example of Christ. She is the founder and director of Grace to Grow, a nonprofit that empowers ministers and supports women around the globe. Whether from behind the podium, social media platforms, or camera productions, Kristel helps busy people grow in their relationship with God.

Kristel is married to BJ, and together they have three smart and sometimes messy children: Abbey, Emma, and Evan. The Wards enjoy road trips, the outdoors, and a good campfire.

Grace to Grow exists to connect you with Jesus! We hope every episode fuels a hunger to know Him intimately and provides spiritual tools for daily life.

Our host, Kristel Ward, is an insightful Bible teacher and inspiring conference speaker. As a former educator in some of the toughest schools in Texas and a 20+ year Christian ministry leader, Kristel’s biblical wisdom has encouraged thousands to follow the example of Christ. She is the founder and director of Grace to Grow, a nonprofit that empowers ministers and supports women around the globe. Whether from behind the podium, social media platforms, or camera productions, Kristel helps busy people grow in their relationship with God.

Kristel is married to BJ, and together they have three smart and sometimes messy children: Abbey, Emma, and Evan. The Wards enjoy road trips, the outdoors, and a good campfire.

Grace to Grow exists to connect you with Jesus! We hope every episode fuels a hunger to know Him intimately and provides spiritual tools for daily life.

Our host, Kristel Ward, is an insightful Bible teacher and inspiring conference speaker. As a former educator in some of the toughest schools in Texas and a 20+ year Christian ministry leader, Kristel’s biblical wisdom has encouraged thousands to follow the example of Christ. She is the founder and director of Grace to Grow, a nonprofit that empowers ministers and supports women around the globe. Whether from behind the podium, social media platforms, or camera productions, Kristel helps busy people grow in their relationship with God.

Kristel is married to BJ, and together they have three smart and sometimes messy children: Abbey, Emma, and Evan. The Wards enjoy road trips, the outdoors, and a good campfire.

Do my prayers really matter? How can I know I'm praying effectively? Listen in as Kristel outlines how to pray with power and know you're releasing the realities of Heaven.

Grace to Grow exists to connect you with Jesus! We hope every episode fuels a hunger to know Him intimately and provides spiritual tools for daily life.

Our host, Kristel Ward is an insightful Bible teacher and inspiring conference speaker. As a former educator in some of the toughest schools in Texas and a 20+ year Christian ministry leader, Kristel’s biblical wisdom has encouraged thousands to follow the example of Christ. She is the founder and director of Grace to Grow, a nonprofit that empowers ministers and supports women around the globe. Whether from behind the podium, social media platforms, or camera productions, Kristel helps busy people grow in their relationship with God.

Kristel is married to BJ, and together they have three smart and sometimes messy children: Abbey, Emma, and Evan. The Wards enjoy road trips, the outdoors, and a good campfire.

How can we grow in God's power? Listen in as Kristel gives practical steps to building spiritual muscle and seeing effective results in our relationship with God.

Grace to Grow exists to connect you with Jesus! We hope every episode fuels a hunger to know Him intimately and provides spiritual tools for daily life.

Our host, Kristel Ward is an insightful Bible teacher and inspiring conference speaker. As a former educator in some of the toughest schools in Texas and a 20+ year Christian ministry leader, Kristel’s biblical wisdom has encouraged thousands to follow the example of Christ. She is the founder and director of Grace to Grow, a nonprofit that empowers ministers and supports women around the globe. Whether from behind the podium, social media platforms, or camera productions, Kristel helps busy people grow in their relationship with God.

Kristel is married to BJ, and together they have three smart and sometimes messy children: Abbey, Emma, and Evan. The Wards enjoy road trips, the outdoors, and a good campfire.

Have you ever had an authentic encounter with God, but struggled to continue to live it out on Monday? How do we experience God, receive from Him, and continue to do so? "Revival" is simply the work of Jesus within a believer. Let's talk about keeping the power of the cross alive within us every day.

There are no second class citizens in the Kingdom of God. All of the promises in Scripture are available to every Christian! Let's talk about how to believe, receive, and apply Kingdom promises to your life.

Have you ever looked at another Christian and thought, "how did they get to where they are?" Are there special, super Christians who are just destined to be different from everyone else? Not really. It may not look the same on everyone, but we all have equal access to the power of God. So, where does it come from and how do we get it? Let's talk about it.

We know that we're "supposed" to pray, but how do we do it? Is it just talking to God? How do we know what to pray? How can I know God's will in the matter?

These are some of the questions we get asked the most concerning prayer. We're tackling them all today! Check out Kristel's sermon on Powerful Prayer. We believe it will give you some tools to pray the realities of Heaven into the problems on Earth.  

Are you riding an emotional rollercoaster? Ever feel like you're climbing a never-ending mountain? Today's episode is from a sermon where Kristel talks about living a balanced life. She shares candidly about her own physical, emotional, and spiritual struggles, and how you can receive rest from the battles. Join in and let's chat.

I have a big announcement for you! I have a new book scheduled for Spring 2021! Yippee! In this book I share some stories and practical steps to growing in my relationship with God even in the busiest seasons of life. On today's episode, I share an interview I did on Atlanta Live on Atlanta's Channel 57.  We share some stories from the book, and discuss how it help us busy folks go deeper in our relationship with God. Come on in and let's chat.

Ooohh, this one is real, ya'll. Have you ever stepped out in faith believing that you were following God, but things just didn't go as planned? Does it mean that you missed God? Not necessarily! Join me for another Front Porch Session as I share about some things happening at the Ward's in 2020. We need breakthrough and I imagine many of you do too. Let's chat.

2020 ya'll. Really? Could you use some more joy in this season? I think most of us can so we're going to talk about it today. How do we find joy? Sometimes it feels a little elusive. And how do we hang on to it when we find it? Jump on in, let's chat.

Reading the Bible doesn't have to be a mundane, have-to task. I know it can often feel overwhelming: the time, the distractions, the difficulty in understanding. But it can truly be the highlight of your day with just a few simple tweaks. Let's talk about getting more out of our Bibles today!

Jesus cares about the health of our mind, desires, and emotions. That's why He paid for healing for them on the cross. Let's return to the Shepherd and Overseer of our soul today!