As we head into January and our annual 21-Day Prayer & Fasting Intensive, Tonna Heinemann sits down with Pastor Jason and Pastor Isaiah to unpack what fasting really is and what it’s not. In this bonus episode, they talk about why fasting requires preparation, what biblical fasting looks like, and why fasting isn’t just about food but about increasing our appetite for God. They also discuss how fasting reveals our dependence on God, the importance of pairing fasting with prayer, and...

In this episode of the Good News Podcast, host Tonna Heinemann sits down with Pastor Isaiah Fern to unpack Sunday’s message focused on peace. As Christmas approaches, they explore how Advent helps anchor our hearts in more than busyness, gift-giving, or tradition—it points us to Jesus Himself as the Prince of Peace. Rather than offering a checklist for “finding peace,” this episode invites listeners to fix their eyes on the Person of peace and let transformation flow from there. ...

In this episode, Tonna sits down with Pastor Greg to unpack the final week of our Ruth series and explore how ordinary, everyday faithfulness can shape a legacy far beyond what we can see. Together they dive into Ruth 4, the connection to David’s story, and the surprising impact of consistent obedience in seasons that feel mundane. If you’ve ever wondered whether your small, faithful decisions really matter, this conversation will encourage you to keep showing up—God is working in every ordin...

In this episode, we wrestle with the honest and often unspoken question: How do you fight bitterness, especially bitterness toward God? Through the lens of Naomi and Ruth, we explore what it looks like to keep choosing faith when life has fallen apart, when grief feels heavy, and when trusting God doesn’t come naturally. Ruth’s choice to leave her home, her future, and her security to follow a bitter woman, and to follow a God she didn’t grow up with, speaks powerfully to anyone who has ever ...

In this episode, we dive into one of the most powerful stories in Scripture — the Book of Ruth. What looks like a simple story of loss and loyalty actually reveals a deep picture of God’s faithfulness and redemption. Pastor Greg and Tonna talk about why Ruth is one of the most relatable books of the Bible, how Ecclesiastes and Job balance its message, and what these wisdom books teach us when life doesn’t go the way we expect. Along the way, they share stories from everyday life, from food a...

In this week’s episode, Tonna Heinemann sits down with Pastor Jason to dive deeper into Sunday’s message, a challenge that goes beyond belief and into desire. They unpack what it truly means to want transformation, not just talk about it. From learning to feed yourself spiritually to finding faith in the fire, this conversation is full of raw honesty and biblical insight. Tonna and Pastor Jason talk about: The difference between being saved and making Jesus LordWhy spiritual hunger is ...

How do we move from just reading the Bible to truly being transformed by it? In this episode, we unpack simple, practical ways to engage with God’s Word daily and build rhythms that actually fit your life. We also talk about finding what works best for you—because every season looks different. Whether you’re reading for relationship and renewal or diving in for deeper study, both matter. And remember: always read through the lens of the original audience the author was writing to. God’s Word ...

This week, Tonna Heinemann and Pastor Isaiah Fern unpack why the Bible still matters today. They dive into how the Bible was written, how it’s been preserved through persecution, and why knowing what you believe and why you believe it is essential for every follower of Jesus. They also explore how the Bible was compiled, why certain books didn’t make it into the canon, and how translation efforts—like the YouVersion Bible App—are helping make God’s Word accessible to people around the world....