Making Hesstory
Brian & Katie Hess
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The Making Hesstory Podcast is all about two things: our love for Jesus and our desire to see families made healthy and whole.
We believe healthy families begin with healthy parents—and that happens through discipleship to Jesus and His ways.
Our mission is to equip people around the world with the tools and truth needed to build relationships and home lives marked by love, peace, joy, and trust.
By bringing the gospel into everyday situations, we help bridge the gap between spiritual insight and practical living—whether in marriage, parenting, or personal growth.
Join us every Friday as we explore who God is and how to bring the reality of the gospel into your daily life.
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Recent Episodes
Ep 60 | We're Turning the Page
Brian and Katie have a big announcement to make!Making Hesstory is officially coming to end, but only to make room for what's coming next. They're saying goodbye for now with plans to be back soon…
Ep 59 | Should Kids Be Afraid of Their Parents?
The Bible says in Proverbs 9:10 that "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom," which is a good thing. But then it describes fear as something that God intends to "cast out" of us in 1 John…
Ep 58 | Don't Just Raise Your Kids in Church — Raise Them in Christ
Being a disciple of Jesus means more than attending a church service once a week (or whenever it's convenient). Learning and following the ways of Jesus happens in the daily rhythms of life.In this…
Ep 57 | Recovering Our View of Jesus as the Teacher
Most Christians today primarily associate Jesus with being their Savior, and rightfully so. But His original disciples didn't just know Him as the Messiah, they also knew Him as their Rabbi…
Ep 56 | The Economy of the New Creation (Live Sermon)
This week, we’re sharing the sermon version of The Economy of the New Creation—a message Brian recently preached at his church (Be Love Company) that covers the same powerful truths we explored in…
Ep 55 | The Economy of the New Creation (Part 2)
What if financial peace isn’t always about having more money, but about where we place our trust?In this episode, we continued walking through Matthew 6 and Jesus’ invitation to seek first the…
Ep 54 | The Economy of the New Creation (Part 1)
In this episode, we begin exploring Jesus’ words in Matthew 6 about righteousness, generosity, and laying up treasure in heaven. Jesus has a way of challenging not just our actions, but our…
Ep 53 | Should Christians Still be Tithing?
Do Christians have to tithe? Short answer: no. But should we? Yes—but probably not for the reason you think...In this episode, we’ll unpack why tithing isn’t a “rule” for Christians under the New…
Ep 52 | Is Your Money a Blessing or a Burden?
In the church, wealth is often seen as a blessing from God. But what happens when that wealth becomes the object of your trust?In this episode, Brian and Katie unpack the biblical tension between…
Ep 51 | Two Reasons Parents Don't Apologize to Their Kids
When parents never apologize to their kids, it’s either because they're perfect or prideful. And since we know that every parent makes mistakes, that leaves us with only one option: pride.In this…
Ep 50 | When Parenting Becomes a Competition, Everyone Loses
Matthew 12:25 —“...a house divided against itself will not stand.”In this episode, Brian and Katie explore what division looks like in parenting—from “good cop / bad cop” roles to decisions made…
Ep 49 | Are We Blaming Our Kids for Our Own Immaturity?
"Kids will be kids," as they say — immature, loud, defiant, and sometimes downright disrespectful. But what if their behavior — especially the frustrating kind — is actually an attempt to communicate…
Ep 48 | What the Garden of Eden Teaches Us About Parenting
Have you ever wondered why God created both the Tree of Life and the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil? In this episode, we explore the story of Adam and Eve in Genesis, and take a biblical look…
Ep 47 | How to Have Your Kids’ Attention, Respect, and Cooperation (Without Using Force)
Why do kids push back, resist, or seem downright defiant when we try to get them to obey? In this episode, we explore the concept of counterwill—the instinctive resistance to being controlled—and how…
Ep 46 | How Words Shape Our Brains and Bonds
Words have power — not just emotionally, but neurologically. In this episode, we explore how the words we use impacts brain development, emotional connection, and relational safety. Whether you're a…
Ep 45 | Whose Kingdom are You Building?
The shift that needs to happen in the life of every believer is from worship of self to worship of God.The values that the culture of the world is built upon are generally selfish in nature, and will…
Ep 44 | Is Your Family Being Formed by Jesus, or the World?
Right now you are either intentionally being discipled by Jesus, or you are unintentionally being discipled by the world. The same will be true for your kids, and there is no third direction.Jesus…
Ep 43 | Tips for Discipling Your Kids
In many parts of the world, words like "Christian" and "disciple" have nearly lost their meaning. For countless believers, actively practicing the ways of Jesus is optional and typically reserved for…
Ep 42 | Love is Joyful, Not Happy (pt. 2)
God is good and He does good things, but He also allows us to experience difficult circumstances in life in the interest of helping us grow up and become people of love, hope, and joy.In this episode…
Ep 41 | Love is Joyful, Not Happy
It's normal to want our kids to be happy...but what if the goal of "happiness" is robbing us and our kids of something better?Happiness is good, but it's fragile and circumstantial.Joy, on the other…
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Making Hesstory has published 60 episodes since July 2024, covering topics in Christianity, Kids & Family.
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