The Mended Heart
Life is messy. Healing is hard. The Mended Heart is a space for honest conversations about how Jesus meets us in the middle of it all — the broken pieces, the hard questions, and the messy in-betweens. We’re not here to give you perfect Christian answers. We’re here to walk through the real stuff: pain, hope, and how God weaves beauty into every season of your story. If you’re looking for a place where it’s okay to not be okay, and you’re ready to hear the raw, unfiltered truth about faith and healing, welcome to The Mended Heart.
Episodes
17 episodes
17 | Discover Sisterhood | Pastor Tricia Upton
Discover Sisterhood! If you were with us live or in person thank you! This week Pastor Tricia spoke on the weight we carry and why identifying it and giving it to God is paramount to our faith journey! Jesus sees us, knows us, and loves us and ...
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Episode 17
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1:05:50
16 | BROS. TAKEOVER. | Pastor Noah Upton and Pastor Chris Chappell
This week, the pastors are in the house! Pastor Noah Upton and Pastor Chris Chappell take over The Mended Heart to talk brotherhood, faith, and how God works in the hearts of men. Expect honest conversation, a few laughs, and plenty of...
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Episode 16
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1:09:14
15 | Beyond the Checklist: Proverbs 31 (Part 2) | Nef Walker
In this two-part series, we unpack the Proverbs 31 woman—going beyond the checklist to reveal her true strength, wisdom, and faith. Join us as we break down the passage and discover how her story still speaks to us today.
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Episode 15
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50:55
14 | Beyond the Checklist: Proverbs 31 (Part 1) | Nef Walker
In this two-part series, we unpack the Proverbs 31 woman—going beyond the checklist to reveal her true strength, wisdom, and faith. Join us as we break down the passage and discover how her story still speaks to us today.
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Episode 14
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46:21
13 | You Asked, We Answered! | Pastor Noah Upton
It’s Q&A time! We’re diving into your burning questions—big, small, random, and everything in between. Expect laughs, surprises, and reminders of who Jesus is!
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Episode 13
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12 | “Today was a miracle day" | Pastor Tricia Upton
In today’s episode Tricia shares her heart on faith, hope, and relying on Jesus even when we can’t see what’s ahead!
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Episode 12
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47:32
11 | “Faith through the Fire” | Mara Warner
In this episode, Pastor’s wife Mara Warner shares her powerful testimony of loss, healing, and unshakable faith. From walking through deep grief to opening her home as a foster mom, Mara’s story is a reminder of God’s grace, comfort, and t...
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Episode 11
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1:20:54
10 | When Jesus Steps In | Nikki Honea
This week on The Mended Heart Podcast, I sit down with a friend whose journey has taken her from searching in unexpected places to discovering lasting hope in Jesus. Her story is raw, real, and a beautiful reminder that no life is too ...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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56:29
09 | “Church Hurt” (OUCH!) | Pastor Cole Abel
In this episode, I sit down with our friend and fellow pastor, Cole Abel, to talk honestly about the reality of church hurt. Together, we unpack what it means, why it happens, and how to navigate it without letting pain or disappointme...
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Episode 9
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1:20:12
08 | Becoming the Girl Who Doesn't Settle | Zoe Byrkit
In this episode, we sit down with Zoe Byrkit, a junior at Samford University, who’s walking out her faith boldly in college. Zoe shares how she’s growing in her love for Jesus, navigating dating with intention, and learning what it means to bec...
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Episode 8
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1:01:42
07 | What is the Purpose of Purpose | Pastor LaMarkas Orange
In this episode, I got to sit down with my friend Lamarkas and we had such a good conversation about calling, purpose, and how Jesus really is the prize. Not just part of the prize—He is the prize. We talked about what it means to truly pursue ...
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Episode 7
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1:03:52
06 | The Joy in Surrender | Melanie Scarey
In this inspiring episode, I sit down with Melanie to hear her beautiful journey of trusting God through the waiting. She opens up about her season of singleness, the surrender it required, and how God faithfully led her into marriage and a lov...
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Episode 6
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57:11
05 | Perfection to Peace | Nefatira Walker
In this heartfelt episode, I sit down with my sister-in-law Neff to hear her powerful testimony. Before encountering Jesus, Neff was constantly chasing perfection—trying to measure up, stay in control, and live up to impossible standards. But e...
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Episode 5
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1:03:15
04 | The Sibling Saga (Part 2) | Jesse Walker
In this raw and honest continuation of the Sibling Saga, I sit back down with my brother Jesse to dive deep into the shaping forces of our upbringing. We open up about our childhood, the church culture we were raised in, the influence of our pa...
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Episode 4
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1:14:37
03 | The Sibling Saga (Part 1) | Jesse Walker
In this special episode of The Mended Heart: Where Broken Meets Beauty, I sit down with someone who knows me better than most—my brother. This is the beginning of a new mini-series we’re calling The Sibling Saga, where we’ll be peeling back the...
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Episode 3
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53:53
02 | The Miracle of Waiting | Ashley Gentry
This episode is close to my heart. I sit down with one of my dearest friends to talk about her journey through deep loss while pregnant—and the three-year stretch that followed, full of questions, heartache, and hope. We talk honestly about wha...
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Episode 2
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01 | What is The Mended Heart? | Pastor Noah Upton
In this very first episode of The Mended Heart, Lead Pastor Tricia Upton is joined by Pastor Noah Upton for an honest and hope-filled conversation about the purpose behind the podcast. Together, they reflect on personal moments of brokenness, h...
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Episode 1
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