Picturing Purpose

Join Kelsie as she sits down with recovering addict, Hailee. Hailee has been on the podcast before (E. 6 - Drug Addiction) when she was in active drug addiction. This time Hailee joins us with a new life and is eager to share it with us!

Join Kelsie as she invites her friend Cody (atheist) and Joel (pastor) onto the show for an in-depth discussion.

We are releasing this episode two days early! 

The spiritual gift of speaking in tongues remains controversial in our day and is a subject deserving of our close attention. Whether you are clueless about this subject or know a lot about it, this episode is for you. Kelsie invites Pastor Joel onto the show to discuss the gift of tongues. In no way is this episode geared towards shaming anyone that does not believe what Kelsie and Joel believe, but to have a healthy and personal conversation on the subject. Kelsie and Joel both share their personal testimonies on being filled with the Holy Spirit and discuss scripture backing up their experiences. We pray that you listen with an open mind and an open heart. If you have any questions regarding this episode, please email Kelsie at picturingpurposepodcast@gmail.com. This is a POWERFUL episode, and we hope you enjoy it!

Join Kelsie as she discusses marriage with professional marriage counselor, Christa Means. This podcast episode provides valuable insights and practical advice for couples who are navigating the ups and downs of marriage. It highlights the importance of seeking counseling, building communication and empathy, and prioritizing God's guidance in the relationship. 

Christa Means is a professional counselor at Relationship Solutions in Fort Smith, Arkansas. 

Brooklyn is a passionate 16-year-old. Join us as she fearlessly shares her unwavering faith in God and the love that He has poured into her life. With her infectious energy and down-to-earth personality, Brooklyn will inspire you to deepen your own relationship with the Lord and boldly spread His love to those around you. Whether you're a seasoned believer or just starting your faith journey, this podcast is a must-listen for anyone looking to be challenged and encouraged in their walk with God.

In this podcast episode, Michelle joins Kelsie as they discuss their experiences of being a mom and the challenges they have faced. They talk about the importance of giving yourself grace, and how this has helped them to be more patient and understanding with themselves and their children. Both Kelsie and Michelle stress the importance of putting God first in their lives, and how this has helped them to navigate the difficulties of motherhood. They share personal stories and offer encouragement and advice to other mothers who may be struggling. The episode is candid, relatable, and uplifting.

Shout out! Kingdom Church Conference on January 27th-29th

Link to info: https://www.facebook.com/kingdomfortsmith/posts/pfbid0NgRSoYDAEu4xiCBrECmxRxUJA8YtPE4f6yJMnNu9Vui8LQUmWbewAcWtSDZ3QreWl

Join Kelsie as she discusses the addiction that no one talks about, approval addiction. As a photographer, she expresses the ugly parts of being in a people pleasing industry and how God grows us in our weakest moments. This year has been a tough one for many. Kelsie hopes this short episode/brain dump will encourage others to seek God in the hard seasons instead of pushing him away. 

Kelsie invites her friend, Hannah, and Hannah's mother Denna to the show to share their story of loss, grief, hope, and faith. Hannah's father/Denna's husband passed away last year from covid. Hannah and Denna choose to celebrate his life and share the blessings God has given them. 

Join Kelsie as she interviews Angie. Angie was miraculously delivered from her drug addiction 7 years ago. In the midst of addiction, Angie walked away from her family and everything she knew. Today she is a God fearing woman with a heart for the gospel and leading others to the Kingdom. She is a walking testimony of God's faithfulness and grace. We hope you enjoy this episode!

Ready Now Recovery Info (the link we mentioned is wrong) - visit readynow.org and https://www.facebook.com/readynowrecovery

For classes at Cedarville First Assembly - www.cedarvillefirst.com and https://www.facebook.com/CedarvilleFirst

Thank you to our episode Sponsors - Jon's Service Center (www.facebook.com/JSCTireandAuto) and Pasta Grill in Van Buren (www.pastagrillrestaurantar.com)

What if we lived our lives full of JOY instead of chasing happiness? Join Kelsie as she talks about the joy from the Lord vs our own temporary happiness. 

Join Kelsie Jo as she interviews Josh Meeh. Josh battled cancer a few years ago and was very close to leaving this world. His cancer recovery was nothing short of a miracle. Fast forward to only a couple months ago, Josh’s beautiful wife, Lauren, passed away tragically and very sudden. She was in the hospital for 2 weeks before her passing. So many people and churches were praying over Lauren in faith that the Lord would wake her up and she would be healed.  In this interview, Kelsie shares details of how God constructed this recording although her and Josh never knew each other. Although he has been through tremendous amounts of pain and suffering it does not stop him from spreading the love of Jesus. His bold faith is inspiring. Josh, thank you for being so open and allowing us to share your beautiful story!

Join Kelsie as she invites licensed therapist, Celeste, onto the show. Celeste and Kelsie discuss the ins and outs of self worth, identity in Christ, and balancing everything in between. If you struggle with doubting yourself and finding confidence...this episode is for you!

Today's episode is with Kelsie's older sister, Megan! She is Kelsie's only sibling and they are 5 years apart. Their sibling dynamic was a bit of a unique one growing up. When they were younger they used to fight all of the time. Mainly because Kelsie wanted to live life on the edge doing things she shouldn't be doing and Megan was the protective older sister that just wanted the best for Kelsie. They were both imperfect with problems under the surface that needed to be addressed. Fast forward to their lives now and they are in their 30's, married with kids, and running businesses. Kelsie never thought in a million years that her sister would be a close friend and one that she could tell anything to. Kelsie and Megan are both completely different but offer so much as sisters. 

This episode includes lots of super duper embarrassing stories about Kelsie that she has learned to embrace over the years. Her past is what has created her into the person she is today. Kelsie loves being able to use her negative experiences in life to help other people going through the same situations. We hope you enjoy this episode!

Tiffany is a wife, mom of 2, and a middle school choir teacher. On todays episode Tiffany shares a part of her life with all of us to encourage anyone that has gone through similar situations. Her father was an alcoholic and passed away in 2020. Tiffany opens up about her childhood and many things her family went through during this time. If you have ever dealt with a family member that struggles with addiction, we encourage you to listen. It’s an eye opening conversation from a childhood perspective that may be able to help your healing journey. We hope you enjoy this episode!

Today's episode is Part 2 of Ruben's interview

Today's episode is part 1 of a 2 part interview with Ruben Lopez. Ruben is a family friend of Kelsie's with an awesome testimony. Please note that Kelsie's microphone was not adjusted perfectly during the interview. This caused her voice to sound like she's sitting in the Bobby Hopper Tunnel. Thankfully Ruben was the one talking the most, so it worked out. Ruben became a part of Kelsie's family only a couple of years ago when he walked into her sister and brother inlaw's church looking for a church to attend after moving to Fort Smith from Oklahoma. They all became good friends and this started the process of their family taking him in as their own. He has a silly sense of humor and is always pranking Kelsie alongside her brother in-law, Mark. Getting him on the podcast with a serious topic was something Kelsie was slightly surprised with. Ruben is the type of guy that you can rarely take seriously because he is always laughing or trying to make others laugh. It was nice to see this serious side of Ruben and to hear his story from his perspective. This was the first time he has ever shared detailed parts of his life. He was in and out of homes with an abusive childhood including drugs, parents in and out of prison, and getting into some hard times himself. He is now living a life for the Lord and trying to embrace everything God places in his path. Please remember that this episode is just the beginning of his testimony, Part 2 will air next week and will explain the rest of his story and how Ruben found Christ. We hope you enjoy this episode!

Join Kelsie and Author, Victoria Bragg, as they dive into abuse, healing from abuse, and deep wounds that need healing. Victoria discusses her testimony, what lead her to writing "Escape from the Darkness", and how important professional counseling was to her. 

Join Kelsie as she interviews Deron Freeman, Pastor of Harvest Time Church. Kelsie and Deron discuss why heart transformation is important and how we can easily be deceived by the world. 

Enjoy this short episode from Kelsie sharing her social media and Daniel fast testimony. If you are looking to grow your spiritual appetite for Jesus, this episode is for you. Behind all the worldly pleasures we desire...lies a naked you and God. If we strip away all the things that distract us, we will find the powerful and moving acts of God. Why do we run to these things for temporary peace? When God holds all the peace you need. He is seeking and waiting for you. A loving and compassionate Father that longs for you. One that longs to tell you how precious you are to him. 

Join Kelsie Jo as she invites new friend, Emily, on the show to share her amazing story and uplifting message. Kelsie and Emily dive into spiritual "graces" like Evangelism. Every single person listening to this podcast has a calling on their life. We hope you listen and find motivation in your God given calling. 

Join Joe and Kelsie as they have a deep conversation on mental health. Joe shares his testimony of depression and suicidal thoughts. Kelsie and Joe talk about the stigma of mental health in the church and touchy topics like anti-depressants, spiritual vs. medical/chemical, and thoughts similar to "Why can't God cure me?". If you or a loved one struggles with depression, anxiety, or suicidal thoughts, we highly recommend listening to this episode! 

Kelsie invites her friend, Sierra, on the show to discuss marijuana. Have you ever thought to yourself, "does God dislike weed or is it okay?". Listen in as these two discuss opinions, personal stories, and how we can bring everything back to God's desire for us. Sierra and Kelsie both share their testimonies of smoking cannabis in the past (pretty recently) and how their lives have changed since. 

Join Kelsie as she invites her church pastor's wives on the show.  Cari and Gin are both married to pastors at Kelsie's church, Harvest Time. Kelsie asks questions regarding the good, bad, and the ugly of being married to a pastor. 

In this episode, Kelsie invites Holly O'Kelley to share her teen pregnancy and adoption story. 

We hope you enjoy listening to Kelsie and Winter discuss all things millennial and singlehood. Winter is Kelsie's friend from church that is 30,  currently single,  and "living her best life". Winter shares the good, the bad, and the ugly of being single in your 30's. This one is an easy listen and so much fun - get ready to laugh and feel all of the nostalgia, 90's babies!

Kelsie asks Brook onto the show to discuss the events that took place during Astroworld in Houston on November 5th, 2021.

Join Kelsie as she talks all things worship with Sean. Sean is a worship leader at Kelsie's church and has seen her and her husband's transformation since their first days at Harvest Time. Kelsie and Sean dive into different interpretations of worship and how we can easily make it less about God and more about us. Our ultimate goal is to keep our heart posture in check and to glorify God in everything we do.