I'll Start

I'll Start This podcast aims to raise awareness and bridge the gap between mental health and faith.

It fosters a supportive community and spreads hope by courageously sharing personal stories and encouraging others to do the same.

At I’ll Start, we believe honest stories often highlight the need for real support.If someone in your life is struggling...
12/03/2025

At I’ll Start, we believe honest stories often highlight the need for real support.
If someone in your life is struggling, these guidelines offer practical ways to stay present and respond in times of mental health crisis. 💚

And if you’re ever unsure of what to do, call or text 988 for confidential, immediate support.

Victoria’s story is out now.She talks about how loneliness, shame, and faith collided during one of the hardest seasons ...
12/02/2025

Victoria’s story is out now.
She talks about how loneliness, shame, and faith collided during one of the hardest seasons of her life.
There’s a moment in her story that changed everything for her, and we hope it meets you with the same tenderness and truth.

🎧 Listen on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

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Meet Victoria. She’s a wife, a mom, and serves as our First Kids Elementary Assistant at First Christian Church.Her stor...
12/02/2025

Meet Victoria. She’s a wife, a mom, and serves as our First Kids Elementary Assistant at First Christian Church.
Her story drops TOMORROW and we cannot wait for you to hear it.

Victoria names something many of us feel but rarely admit, the quiet fear of being a burden.
She shares with honesty, humility, and so much strength, inviting all of us to be seen and to see others with compassion.

Help us show Victoria some love by dropping a 💚 in the comments below!

Happy Thanksgiving from I’ll Start!We’re taking a brief pause this week to rest with our families before next Tuesday’s ...
11/26/2025

Happy Thanksgiving from I’ll Start!
We’re taking a brief pause this week to rest with our families before next Tuesday’s episode drop.

We also hit 3,000 downloads this week, and we’re so thankful for this community. Truly.

How are you spending your Thanksgiving?
💚 Heather, Morgan, and Fred

In today’s episode, Adam shares the fear he carried since childhood, the grief that brought it crashing to the surface, ...
11/18/2025

In today’s episode, Adam shares the fear he carried since childhood, the grief that brought it crashing to the surface, and the pressure of being strong even while breaking inside.

If you’ve ever felt afraid of your thoughts… this conversation will meet you with honesty and compassion.

🎧 S2 Episode 3 is now live on Apple, Spotify, and YouTube.

Spent the morning editing tomorrow’s episode… and wow.If you’ve ever sat in your grief asking, “why, God?” this one’s fo...
11/17/2025

Spent the morning editing tomorrow’s episode… and wow.

If you’ve ever sat in your grief asking, “why, God?” this one’s for you.

New episode Tuesday. 💚

11/17/2025

Adam is up next.
His story holds themes of fear, hidden grief, pressure, and the quiet unraveling that happens when you’re carrying more than people realize.

S2 Episode 3 drops tomorrow.
We can’t wait for you to hear this one. 💚

We picked two giveaway winners! 🎉Congrats to and !(Both have already been contacted privately.)Thank you to every singl...
11/14/2025

We picked two giveaway winners! 🎉
Congrats to and !
(Both have already been contacted privately.)

Thank you to every single one of you who subscribed and shared!
You helped place these stories into new spaces — and that matters.

Missed the giveaway?
You can still help us grow: share an episode that moved you or send it to someone who might need it today. 💚

We’re only 13 episodes in and so close to 3,000 downloads.That’s more than 200 people tuning in to every story — and tha...
11/14/2025

We’re only 13 episodes in and so close to 3,000 downloads.
That’s more than 200 people tuning in to every story — and that says something.

The numbers aren’t everything, but they do mean conversations about faith and mental health are happening in homes, cars, and coffee shops.
It means the courage of our guests is reaching places we never expected.
Want to help us hit 3k and win something rare?
Our I’ll Start mugs were a limited run — made only for Season 1 guests and hosts. Grabbing one now is basically legendary status.

To enter:
1. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts
2. Share your favorite episode
3. Tag
4. Comment a 💚 when you’re done

Winner announced Friday. 💚

Update: WINNERS HAVE BEEN CHOSEN! Thanks for showing up for us! —————————————————————————It’s Heather’s birthday today… ...
11/12/2025

Update: WINNERS HAVE BEEN CHOSEN! Thanks for showing up for us!
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It’s Heather’s birthday today… and I’ll Start is just 40 downloads away from 3K.
To celebrate both, the team is doing a little giveaway — our official I’ll Start mug. ☕️💚

Why a giveaway?
Because we’re building something worth sharing.
Stories like these were never meant to sit in a vacuum — they’re meant to be heard, passed along, and used to start real conversations.

HOW TO ENTER:
1️⃣ Subscribe to I’ll Start on Apple Podcasts
2️⃣ Share your favorite episode to your story or feed
3️⃣ Tag so we can see it
4️⃣ Comment 💚 below once you’ve shared

That’s it.
Share a story that meant something to you… and you might be sipping from your very own I’ll Start mug soon.

Winner announced Friday!

11/06/2025

At one point, Hannah said control was the only thing she had left—
even if it meant washing her hands until they bled.

But healing came when she realized control was literally not in her hands… or washing them.” 💚

🎧 Listen to the full episode — I’ll Start: S2 E2 – Hannah’s Story — now streaming on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.

“I don’t think this will ever go away, but I don’t think I’m alone.” 💚Hannah’s words remind us that growth isn’t about a...
11/04/2025

“I don’t think this will ever go away, but I don’t think I’m alone.” 💚
Hannah’s words remind us that growth isn’t about avoiding struggle, it’s about knowing we don’t walk through it alone.

🎧 Hannah’s Story is available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.


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