Up Until Now with Kristen Hallinan: Healing | Redemption | Hope
Up Until Now is hosted by Kristen Hallinan, speaker and author of Legacy Changer: Heal The Hurt, Redeem Your Story, Create Hope for Your Family. Join us each week as Kristen interviews expert guests, focusing on topics that invite healing, help us understand healthy relationships, and equip us with the tools needed to build healthy families—all through the lens of the Bible.
Episodes
Is it possible that your doubt isn’t a detour—but an invitation?
In this deeply honest episode, Kristen Hallinan sits down with Nikki Hardy to explore the powerful intersection of faith and questioning. Drawing from her book *Can We Chat?*, Nikki shares how her battles with loss, cancer, and leadership in crisis opened the door to a more authentic, resilient relationship with God. They unpack how doubt and faith can coexist, and in...
When life feels heavy and emotions run deep, where do you turn?
In this honest and hope-filled episode, Kristen Hallinan sits down with Kara Stout to talk about navigating anxiety, grief, and uncertainty through the lens of faith. Kara opens up about her journey through loss, health struggles, and infertility—and how each challenge became an invitation to trust God more deeply. Together, th...
When life feels overwhelming, what if less really *is* more?
In this refreshing episode, Kristen Hallinan sits down with Julia Ubbenga to explore how minimalism can transform not just your home—but your heart, mind, and family. Julia shares her powerful journey from consumerism to intentional living, offering practical tips to declutter your space and soul. They unpack common myths about mi...
Confidence doesn’t come from perfection—it comes from knowing who you are and *Whose* you are.
In this powerful and heartfelt episode, Kristen Hallinan sits down with Ashley Henriott to unpack her journey from a past marked by abuse and abandonment to a life rooted in faith, confidence, and authentic self-worth. Together, they explore the struggles of people-pleasing, the freedom of setting...
Healing often begins in the quiet places—where we feel seen, known, and free to let go.
In this transformative episode, Kristen Hallinan sits down with Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith to explore the powerful intersection of faith, science, and soul-deep restoration. Drawing from her book *Being Fully Known*, Dr. Dalton-Smith shares how we can break free from self-sabotage, embrace our evolving identity, and step into the anointing God has...
When we want to run away from our pain, the most powerful thing we can do is face it and name it.
In this deeply honest episode, Kristen Hallinan sits down with therapist and author Monica DiCristina to explore the powerful truth behind her book Your Pain Has a Name. Together, they unpack why acknowledging pain is the first step toward freedom, how tra...
What if the connection you’re craving starts with believing you’re already worthy of love?
In this inspiring episode, Kristen Hallinan talks with Eryn Eddy Adkins, founder of *So Worth Loving* and co-host of the *God Hears Her* podcast, about the messy, beautiful journey of discovering self-worth, embracing authenticity, and building genuine community in a world that often promotes surface-level connection. Eryn opens up about lone...
Why does keeping everything “running smoothly” at home feel so heavy—and why does no one seem to notice?
In this insightful episode, Kristen Hallinan sits down with Dr. Morgan Cutlip to unpack the hidden weight of the *mental load*—the physical, emotional, and mental work that often falls on one partner’s shoulders, especially women. From navigating the myth of 50-50 relationships to dealin...
Rejection stings—but what if the wounds could become the doorway to deeper intimacy with God?
In this raw and redemptive conversation, Kristen Hallinan sits down with Tabitha Panariso to talk about her book *Loyal in His Love* and her journey through abandonment, church hurt, and the stories we tell ourselves in the midst of pain. Together, they explore how rejection affects not just our e...
Ever feel like you're constantly being overlooked—or worse, doubting your own worth?
In this powerful episode, Kristen Hallinan sits down with bestselling author Mary Marantz to unpack what it really means to feel underestimated—by others and even by ourselves. They explore how fear, chaos, and overthinking kee...
Have you ever felt like you’re falling behind—like everyone else is moving forward while you're stuck waiting?
In this heartfelt conversation, Kristen Hallinan and Rebecca George dive into the struggles of longing, doubt, and comparison, reminding us that you’re not too late.
Truth Bomb: Saying “I’m fine” is the easy way out, and it’s robbing us of the connection we all crave.
In this powerful conversation, Kristen Hallinan and Taylor Joy Murray dive into the hidden struggles behind anxiety, the disconnect between how we appear and what we truly feel, and why honesty with ourselves—and with God—...
What if your hardest season was actually preparing you for something greater?
In this episode, Kristen Hallinan sits down with Dorina Lazo Gilmore Young to explore the themes of grief, redemption, and God’s unwavering loving-kindness through the lens of the Book of Ruth. Dorina shares her personal journey of loss, the strength found in waiting, and the power of steppi...
What if holding on to bitterness is holding you back?
In this episode, Kristen Hallinan and Lauren Vander Linden dive into the journey of letting go—of pain, offense, and the need for justice on our terms. Drawing from Lauren’s book I Want to Move On, they explore how bitterness traps us, how forgiveness frees us, and how surrendering to God’s justice brings true peac...
What if your mess wasn’t just about clutter—but something deeper?
In this episode, Kristen Hallinan sits down with decluttering expert Dana K. White to explore the emotional and spiritual weight of messiness. They dive into the cultural and Christian perspectives on cleanliness, the freedom of embracing imperfection, and why your worth isn’t measured by a tidy home.
<...What if the life you long for is just one choice away?
In this episode, Kristen Hallinan sits down with pastors, speakers, and founders of RefineUs Ministries, Justin and Trisha Davis, to discuss their book One Choice Away from Change and the power of ...
What if the key to deeper relationships, better mental health, and a more fulfilling life wasn’t adding more—but unplugging?
In this episode, Kristen Hallinan sits down with writer and entrepreneur Hannah Brencher to explore the power of stepping away from technology. From her commitment to 1,000 unplugged hours to the surprising ways it transformed her faith, motherh...
What if worship was more than just singing on Sundays?
In this episode, Kristen Hallinan and Elizabeth Woodson dive into the deeper purpose of worship—how it shapes our hearts, brings comfort in hard times, and helps us see God in our everyday lives. From different postures of worship to the importance of theological education, especially for wo...
What if hope isn’t just something we stumble upon, but something we *form*—especially in the midst of suffering?
In this episode, Dr. Curt Thompson weaves together neuroscience, faith, and the power of relationships to reveal how hope is shaped through connection, storytelling, and the repair of emotional wounds.
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Picture this: Chaos fills the house, dinner is rushed, and meaningful conversations feel impossible. Parenting can often feel like a never-ending to-do list—but what if there was a better way?
In this episode, Kristen sits down with Shelly and Rich Howard from One Family to uncover the power of family identity, intentional communication, and simple habits—like couch t...
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