Straight to the Heart

Jun 25 2024 36 ep. 38 mins 9
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Welcome to “Straight to the Heart,” a podcast from New Growth Press hosted by Rush Witt. Each episode includes thought-provoking conversations with leading Christian writers and thinkers. We hear who they are, what they believe, how they approach their work and ministry, and the moments and people who have changed their lives. In "Straight to the Heart," we go beyond the books to connect with the remarkable people behind them.

Learn more about the podcast here.

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How Liturgy Can Grow Your Faith with Dan Alger

Jun 25 2024 45 mins  
In this episode of Straight to the Heart [https://blog.newgrowthpress.com/podcast/], our host Rush Witt [https://blog.newgrowthpress.com/author/rush-witt/] meets with Dan Alger who is the Canon for Church Planting for the Anglican Church in North America, through which he leads the Always Forward Church Planting Initiative. They discuss the important topic of liturgy in the normal

Obsessive and Intrusive Thoughts with Mike Emlet

Jun 11 2024 43 mins  
In this episode of Straight to the Heart [https://blog.newgrowthpress.com/podcast/], our host Rush Witt [https://blog.newgrowthpress.com/author/rush-witt/] talks with Mike Emlet who practiced as a family physician for over ten years before becoming a counselor and faculty member at the Christian Counseling & Educational Foundation (CCEF). They talk about difficult topics like intru

Avoid Burnout for You and Your Family with Eliza Huie

Jun 04 2024 43 mins  
In this episode of Straight to the Heart [https://blog.newgrowthpress.com/podcast/], our host Rush Witt [https://blog.newgrowthpress.com/author/rush-witt/] talks with Eliza Huie, Director of Counseling at McLean Bible Church in Vienna, VA. They discuss Christian self-care, the relentless pressure to keep up with modern life, and the concerning problem of burnout among adults and ch

Season 3 Trailer

May 23 2024
Preview Season 3 of Straight to the Heart, a podcast from New Growth Press, hosted by Rush Witt. Each episode includes thought-provoking conversations with leading Christian writers and thinkers. We hear who they are, what they believe, how they approach their work and ministry, and the moments and people who have changed their lives. In "Straight to the Heart," we go beyond the bo

The Way Forward with PTSD with Curtis Solomon

May 21 2024 59 mins  
In this episode of Straight to the Heart [https://blog.newgrowthpress.com/podcast/], our host, Rush Witt, [https://blog.newgrowthpress.com/author/rush-witt/] talks with Dr. Curtis Solomon [https://solomonsoulcare.com/]. They dive into the hallmarks of the PTSD experience and key ways biblical counseling has been effective in helping those suffering from PTSD. They also touch on a f

Fresh Daily Help in the Gospel with Jeremy Pierre

May 14 2024 42 mins  
In this episode of Straight to the Heart [https://blog.newgrowthpress.com/podcast/], our host Rush Witt [https://blog.newgrowthpress.com/author/rush-witt/], sits down with Dr. Jeremy Pierre, Dean of the Billy Graham School of Missions, Evangelism, and Ministry, to talk about the daily help of the Gospel. They discuss the common misunderstandings of the Gospel and how taking small s

How Parents Should Engage Children with Juan and Jeanine Sanchez

May 07 2024 46 mins  
In this episode of Straight to the Heart [https://blog.newgrowthpress.com/podcast/], our host Rush Witt [https://blog.newgrowthpress.com/author/rush-witt/] enjoys a conversation with Juan and Jeanine Sanchez, coauthors of a new book called Reaching Your Child's Heart: A practical Guide to Faithful Parenting [https://newgrowthpress.com/new-releases/upcoming-books/reaching-your-child

The World Needs Your Prayers with Adriel Sanchez

Apr 30 2024 46 mins  
In this episode of Straight to the Heart [https://blog.newgrowthpress.com/podcast/], Adriel Sanchez [https://www.northparkpres.com/] shares with our host, Rush Witt, [https://blog.newgrowthpress.com/author/rush-witt/] how the Lord's prayer can be used as a fresh and helpful guide for those of us who struggle in our prayer lives. Adriel also shares practical principles that will hel

Safeguard Your Kids from Bullies with Julie Lowe

Apr 23 2024 41 mins  
In this episode of Straight to the Heart [https://blog.newgrowthpress.com/podcast/], our guest is Julie Lowe [https://julielowe.org/about]. She and Rush Witt discuss an important topic that is on the minds of parents, teachers, pastors, and anyone who cares about the souls of kids—bullying. From her experience of counseling children, Julie shares practical, biblical wisdom for re

Youth Pastor Theologians with Mike McGarry

Apr 16 2024 52 mins  
In this episode of Straight to the Heart [https://blog.newgrowthpress.com/podcast/], our host Rush Witt [https://blog.newgrowthpress.com/author/rush-witt/], talks with Mike McGarry [https://www.youthpastortheologian.com/] about some of the friends and enemies of theologically-minded youth ministry, the importance of team-based ministry among students, and Mike's advice to new, gree