A weekly, conversational podcast. Sisters and co-hosts Heather Toews and Heidi Bolt have Chats together and offer a platform for ordinary people to share their stories. Ordinary is Extraordinary.
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Episode 178 is our final Chat. It’s been an incredible five years hosting The H&H Hour together. We are so thankful for our listeners and all who supported and cheered us on along the way. A special thank you to our husbands and kids for being our biggest fans. We have loved meeting so many listeners and are grateful for how you have welcomed us in…
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In episode 177 Heather and Heidi chat with Cortney Rixner. She is a true gem and we know you will love her. Heidi and Cortney recently met while cheering their sons on at a baseball game. Heidi knew a conversation was in order for our listeners. Cortney and her husband own the local restaurant, The Fox Pub and Cafe, in Peoria, IL. They are wonderfu…
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Happy Summer from H&H. If you are a long time listener, you know the girls take a break from new shows in the summer so they can spend more time with their kids. This summer the The H&H Show will be airing one new show per month through the summer. Episode 176 Chat is the June show. The H&H Hour:IG: https://www.instagram.com/thehandhhour/Facebook: …
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The H&H Show 175 is one you don’t want to miss. If you’re a long time listener you know Heidi has battled health issues due to autoimmune disease for many years. Heidi shares about God’s recent miracle in her life, one that is truly life changing.Heather and Heidi believe strongly that God is working in profound ways in their region, and throughout…
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What report do you find yourself giving? Is it a good report, or do you highlight the struggles? In Episode 174 the girls talk about how we get to choose what our report is. This doesn’t mean we sugar coat or ignore hard things, but it means we put our focus on the things that will uplift us. In Numbers 13 we find the story of the Twelve spies who …
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Episode 173 is a fun one for us, as we get to chat with our younger brother, Isaac Bennett. Isaac is one of our favorite people on the planet. Fun fact, he has two nephews named after him. We do life with Isaac and his wife, Blake. In this show Isaac shares about an exciting new adventure that he and Blake have stepped into. In fact, they’ve both l…
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The world says “be whatever gender you want to be”. God says “I created them male and female”. So we live in this very real tension in our world. In Episode 172 Heidi and Heather chat about how important it is to have conversations with our kids about gender identity and how God created us, while at the same time have compassion for those who belie…
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It’s International Women’s Day. On Episode 171 Heather and Heidi share about some of the women who have influenced their lives over the years and how grateful they are for them. We are so privileged to be placed in this time in history as women as we have more freedom to fully be who God has called us to be than any other time in the world’s existe…
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Are you willing to go to jail for the gospel? We hear about it from other parts of the world, but now it’s come close to home. In Episode 170 of The H&H Show, Heidi and Heather talk about the pastor in Canada who is in jail because he opened his church and was preaching the gospel. Several weeks before this story broke, Heather had a word from the …
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Alex Gray is our guest for Episode 169 of The H&H Show. Alex is a 25 year old young man with an incredible heart for people and God. He shares a story of how He encountered God one night all alone in his room and truly gave his life to Him. He also shares how he has overcome real life struggles and ministry hurt, and yet has kept his heart turned t…
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“But they only shouted louder…” In Episode 168 Heidi and Heather talk about a story from the book of Matthew where Jesus heals the two blind men. So many of you need a healing touch from Jesus right now, but are you crying out with desperation for Him to heal you? The crowd around them tried to “shush” them but the men were so desperate for Jesus t…
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It’s 2021 and the girls’ first chat is about how they are finding ways to have hope and joy in a world that feels chaotic and out of control. Connect with us.The H&H Hour:IG: https://www.instagram.com/thehandhhour/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thehandhhour/ Email: thehandhhour@gmail.comHosts:Heather Toewshttps://www.instagram.com/heatheretoews…
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On Episode 166 Heather and Heidi get to chat with a long time H&H listener, Larissa Stoller. Her family’s story is incredible. The way their family was formed is such a beautiful picture of God the Father’s love for us and His adoption of us into His family. The Stoller family’s story is a must listen. Connect with us.The H&H Hour:IG: https://www.i…
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Episode 165 is a chat Heather and Heidi have about how we as followers of Jesus should be responding to the crazy world we all find ourselves living in right now. Connect with us.The H&H Hour:IG: https://www.instagram.com/thehandhhour/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thehandhhour/ Email: thehandhhour@gmail.comHosts:Heather Toewshttps://www.instag…
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Todd Moore is a friend of Heather and Heidi’s and also their guest on Episode 164 of the H&H Show. Todd is husband to Jeni and a girl dad to two young adult girls. He shares incredible insight on raising kids, specifically girls. He talks about being intentionally involved in parenting and shares very specific ways they implemented communication wi…
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Heather and Heidi chatted with their longtime friend, Renee Robison, in episode 163. Renee is stunning and her spirit radiates the same beauty. She brings peace into the spaces around her. She is a wife, and momma to both teens and kiddos. Renee owns FOUR30 Scones. If you’ve been there, you get it! If not, it is a must for a local business to go su…
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On Episode 162 Heidi and Heather chat with their friend, Marjan Tahamtan. Marjan and her family are from Iran, but now live in the United States. Her story is so incredible and inspiring. Listen in to hear how she came to the US, what it was like to move into a completely new country and culture, and most importantly how she met Jesus. Marjan also …
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H&H Chat - Transitioning from One Season to the Next
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Heather and Heidi talk about seasons a lot. They were God’s idea and it’s important we value and steward each season well. Episode 161 is about transitioning from one season to to another. How do we do this? Do a season end abruptly and the next one begins, or is there a layering of seasons? A very special season has ended for H&H and they share ab…
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Heather and Heidi had the honor and privilege of talking with their pastor, John King on Episode 160. Pastor John retired in December 2019 from decades of local church ministry, but his heart for Jesus burns as deeply as ever. You definitely don’t want to miss his story. It’s one of faith, and faithfulness to people and to the call of God on his li…
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Do you ever feel like no one sees you? Do you ever feel like no one knows what is really going on with you, or that no one ever thinks about you? We all have this moments, but listen in to this show to hear how often God sees you and thinks about you. The perspective shifting truth in Episode 159 will help you recognize you are always being thought…
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H&H Chat - Do You Need to Change it Up, Saving our Teens and Joy Feasts
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Sometimes it’s hard to get out of a rut. In Episode 158 Heidi and Heather talk about changing things up to keep from falling into self misery. What does it mean to have joy and where does it come from? Plus, how many of us are suffering from isolation, but have put ourselves there? Let’s do a heart check and get ourselves back to high joy levels th…
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H&H Chat - Can We Disagree And Still Be Friends
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Is it possible to disagree with someone on minor and major issues and still be friends? That’s the discussion Heidi and Heather have in Episode 157 of The H&H Show. Find out their thoughts and what the Bible says about this. Connect with us.The H&H Hour:IG: https://www.instagram.com/thehandhhour/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thehandhhour/ Emai…
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Heather and Heidi are so glad to be back after a summer sabbatical. They share how they were not sure the show would go on, and how and why they decided to come back.Connect with us.The H&H Hour:IG: https://www.instagram.com/thehandhhour/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thehandhhour/ Email: thehandhhour@gmail.comHosts:Heather Toewshttps://www.ins…
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Our conversation this week revolves around the racial tension that exists in heightened levels currently. Heather and Heidi chat with LaWade and Trisha Keeton in episode 155, an incredible couple in our community. We talk about their interracial marriage, the realities of being a black man in this culture, and how white people need to be responding…
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Heather shares a parenting milestone her family hit this past week and how it’s been years in the making. Chris and Heather started the preparation for this event when their kids were babies. Listen in to Episode 154 to find out what it is, and how Heather is handling it. Connect with us.The H&H Hour:IG: https://www.instagram.com/thehandhhour/Faceb…
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Heather and Heidi welcome Alexandra Kaval onto Episode 153. Alexandra is a certified life coach for purpose driven Christian women who crave more.Alexandra talks about how she has had to overcome perfectionism while at the same time being a risk taker. Connect with her through her social media and website if you desire help gaining more focus in pu…
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H&H Chat - When You Feel Overlooked by God
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Do you ever feel overlooked by God? Do you stop praying because it feels like your prayers aren’t being answered? In Episode 152 Heidi shares how she recently walked through a season where she felt overlooked by God and struggled with doubt. Answered prayer is incredible, but how do you deal with prayers that seem unheard or unanswered? So many wil…
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Episode 152 is our guest, Jessica Hottle. Jessica is a fitness motivator and coach, Jesus prescriber, and speaker. She says, “I’m not about rules, restrictions, or religious duties. I am about God first, freedom living, authenticity, and integrity.”Jessica is a #1 best-selling author of three books; Know Your Worth, A Worthy Wife, and Own Your Wort…
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Our hearts are broken as we all have watched the injustice and brokenness in our world this week. We don’t have answers and we don’t really have many words to say that sound right, but we do have the power of going to the only One who has the answer. We have the ability to pray. We have the opportunity to go to Jesus, the One who can heal our heart…
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Episode 150 is a long time friend of both Heather and Heidi. Her name is Michayla Krohe. The girls have know Michayla since she was a pre teen and have loved watching her grow into the wise and beautiful young lady she is today. Michayla is not one to shy away from hard things, and in this episode you will hear of some big yeses she said in obedien…
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Heather and Heidi absolutely loved their chat with Sammi Yordy on Episode 149. Sammi has the sweetest spirit, and the wisdom that comes from her is incredible. She is a vision therapist, is newly married and has walked through a recent, very difficult season with her sister. Listen in as she shares her own beautiful heart and story. Connect with us…
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Episode 148 is our friend, Mallory Moore. We loved this conversation with her. She gave us so much hope and encouragement for the teens and young adults coming up behind us. She is extraordinary! We talked about her high school graduation and senior events being canceled due to Covid-19. Her perspective on it is so mature.Mallory shares about her d…
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In Episode 147 Heather and Heidi welcome their good friend and guest, Sheri Krohe. Sheri is a creative, passionate, woman who loves being a mama to her 5 kids and 1 daughter in love. She has raised kids for over two decades and shares great advice on being a parent to teenagers and adult children. Sheri also talks about entering a new season as a w…
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Do you ever feel like God is not for you? Well that’s a lie from our enemy. In today’s show Heidi and Heather focus in on scripture that tells us God smiles upon us. How amazing is that promise! Episode 146 will fill you with hope and remind you of God’s faithfulness to each one of us. Connect with us.The H&H Hour:IG: @thehandhhourFacebook: https:/…
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Anyone else feel big mood swings from day to day, or even minute to minute right now? We do too. In Episode 145 Heidi and Heather discuss why this is happening and what helps them overcome the grumpy days. Connect with us.The H&H Hour:IG: @thehandhhourFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thehandhhour/Email: thehandhhour@gmail.comHosts:Heather Toews -…
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H&H Chat - When a Prophetic Word Doesn't Make Sense
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Have you ever been given a prophetic word that didn't seem to make sense in that moment of your life? In Episode 144 Heidi shares a powerful experience that she had recently from a word given to her a year ago. This is a great real life example of listening and waiting for the Lord to reveal His truth over you in the right time.Connect with us.The …
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H&H Chat - It's Okay to Feel Sad Right Now
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Here we are many weeks into our COVID-19 Shelter in Place order and our world feels completely different than it did just a month ago. In Episode 143 Heather and Heidi talk about how grief is something many are feeling right now. What does it look like to lament through all of this and still see what God is working out in us? Thanks for listening a…
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In Episode 142 Heather and Heidi talk with Dr. Tim Cundiff. Listen in to hear how Heidi prayed about a situation with her son, and God used Dr. Cundiff to answer and bring a solution.Dr. Cundiff’s enthusiasm and positive attitude will encourage you so much. We absolutely loved our conversation with him and we know that you will, too. After you list…
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Our guest in Episode 141 is our cousin in love, Arin Haven, and we just loved our conversation with him. Arin is a young man, who is a husband and father, and full of wise advice. You will be so encouraged by his own story of finding and following the call of God on his life. He also shares the way he and his wife, Carah began their covenant of mar…
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H&H Chat - Faith Will Rise (Coronavirus 2020)
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These are unprecedented times for all of us. Our whole world is experiencing this COVD19 together. How are you allowing it to affect your thoughts and your attitudes? Heather and Heidi share their perspective on all of this and remind us all this is a chance for faith to rise. Episode 140 also brings a very first to the H&H Hour Podcast. Listen in …
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My Fame His Fame, our brother, Thann Bennett’s newest book is out today, March 10, 2020 and it is incredible!In Episode 139 Heather and Heidi chat with Thann about his goals for My Fame HIs Fame, what it means to desire fame, and how God intended for us to live our lives so His fame would be made known. Thann’s book is timely for our generation as …
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Heather and Heidi try something new in this show. Turns out the first try was a flop, but they will give it another shot. Listen in to Episode 138 to find out what it is they gave a go. In this show you will also hear a word God gave Heather from the life of Elijah that we all need to be reminded of from time to time.Connect with us.The H&H Hour:IG…
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You have to hear our guest for Episode 137. The incredible Sara Skolaski joins the The H&H Hour on this show. Her story of transformation in her life is one we all need. She shares how her perspective on life completely shifted when she went through a difficult health battle. It not only helped change her whole life path (she went from teaching to …
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Episode 136 brings you a conversation about a couple of college boys and saying yes to what God is telling you to do. Whether it’s facing a giant in your life, or saying yes to having your neighbor over for coffee to show them you love and see them, the time is now. So what it is? What are you wanting to yes to today? It’s time. Start the business,…
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Heather and Heidi both just got back from warm vacations and they have some thoughts to share about them. Are you an “I wish I was back in that season” person or are you an “I am here for it” person? In Episode 135 let’s talk about being present for today and making it purposeful even when it’s a hard season. Connect with us.The H&H Hour:IG: @theha…
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H&H Chat - Samson and Bickering - Bible Reading Part 2
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Episode 134 is part two of a conversation the girls had about reading the Bible. This time Heidi tells the crazy block buster story of Samson and how something that started out as a riddle at their wedding turned into destruction of their marriage. The girls talk about the importance of our words and how they so easily build someone up or tear some…
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H&H Chat - The Bible is Hilarious - Bible Reading Part 1
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It's not a secret, Heather and Heidi love to read their Bibles, and they encourage anyone who listens to do so, too. In Episode 133 they chat about how the Bible isn't just solemn and boring, but has some hilarious moments, too.Connect with us.The H&H Hour:IG: @thehandhhourFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thehandhhour/Email: thehandhhour@gmail.co…
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What were you doing a decade ago? In Episode 132 Heidi and Heather reminisce about where they were ten years ago in 2010. This is fun, light hearted H&H Chat as the girls look back for a few moments at what has changed in ten years in their lives. Connect with us.The H&H Hour:IG: @thehandhhourFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thehandhhour/Email: t…
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The first show of 2020 is an important conversation. In Episode 131 Heidi and Heather share how seeing our ordinary as extraordinary is good, but they believe there is another level we should go to in our perspectives. What does it mean to not just have a different perspective, but to have a prophetic perspective? Are we seeing things the way God s…
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Episode 130 is the last show of 2019. Find out which shows and countries made the Top Five for the year.The girls share what they are looking forward to in 2020 and a few of their favorite things. Also, hear about a fun announcement which is so personal to Heather and Heidi. Connect with us.The H&H Hour:IG: @thehandhhourFacebook: https://www.facebo…
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