Making the Turnaround Podcast

In this episode, The Truth About Repentance, Meredith shares the real biblical meaning of repentance; what it is, looks like, feels like, and most importantly, what the Bible says about it. We are living in a post-modern-day progressive Christian society. This type of false Christianity being taught and promoted, or rather called, 'Churchianity' is not teaching the true Gospel of Jesus Christ. Therefore, many people, based on the false teachings of Churchianity, believe they are saved...

We must keep a transient mentality while living here on earth because the Bible tells us that we are just pilgrims passing through. Our real citizenship is in heaven. In this episode, Meredith shares how easy it is to get caught up with life here on earth. The Apostle Peter tells us that we are aliens and strangers to this world and that this world is the dominion of the evil one. We can see that by all the political, social, and economic turmoil we are currently in, it is crystal clear that...

In this Part 4 Series of Healing, you will learn about the power of fasting and the freedom, deliverance, and victory that you will receive when you fast. Jesus commands us to fast and pray as Christians. It is part of living a Christian life. Many Christians have never fasted and are losing out on the incredible benefits and rewards of this Christian discipline. There is tremendous power and victory in fasting! If you are depressed or suicidal right now and you have tried everything in your...

Did you know that God has over 100 names in the Bible to identify His person, divinity, attributes, and character? In this episode, Meredith shares many of His names and their meanings. Throughout the Old and New Testament, His names define Him more intimately so that we can better understand who He is, relate to Him more personally, and grow in our trust in His divine sovereignty over our lives. Knowing and believing the power of God’s names will be a game-changer in your relationship with...

Depression is just a symptom of something more profound taking place within a person, within the mind, body, spirit, and soul. In this episode, Meredith talks about the pruning process of depression and the blessings that can come from it. In the Gospel of John, the Lord is referred to as the 'Gardener' of our souls. He prunes His children in the act of love to refine us, grow us deeper in His love, and direct us to our God-given call in life. The enemy of God, Satan, wants nothing more than...

Meredith continues this healing series on depression in Part Two by sharing the first key to healing: Surrender. She explains how surrendering yourself, feelings, emotions, and Will to God is paramount in moving forward through the dark valley of depression. Depression, if viewed from the eternal perspective, can be a beautiful gift that leads to a renewed and refined life in Christ. What may seem like a curse may be the greatest blessing. Meredith also shares a story that was the first step...

We are in troubling times. We are in a national pandemic with Covid-19, but we are facing an invisible epidemic with the highest suicide and depression rates the United States has ever seen. In the last six weeks, 1 in 4 adults, ages 18-24, have contemplated suicide. In this Healing Series (Part 1), Meredith shares her story of a two-year experience of a deep and dark depression that suddenly came upon her and the steps she took to overcome it. She illustrates how depression is similar to an...

The Bible says we are to be "kind and compassionate with one another." And we are to "love our enemies." Often, it is easier said than done. Certain things come up in life that can test our patience, alter our moods, or arouse feelings of frustration, resentment, or anger. It's our response to those challenges that can change the situation for the better- if we choose the right course of action. Kindness is a 'fruit of the Spirit' given to believers in Jesus Christ through the power and...

Hope is like lungs full of breath; it is the sustenance that drives us to our next moment, our future destination with excitement. But, what happens when we lose the ‘breath’ of hope? With the crisis of 2020 and the unpredictability of many circumstances, it is easy to get discouraged in our faith and worry about the future. As Christians, we have a surpassing hope that resides in Jesus Christ. We serve a God who can do the impossible! He can calm a storm, heal a disease, mend a...

We are in an invisible war in our nation and world. From the coronavirus to deadly riots, our nation is in upheaval. Who is to blame for all of this mayhem? In this episode, Meredith shares the root cause of the division and lawlessness that is sweeping our nation and how we as Christians can combat the enemy of our souls, Satan. We are in a deep spiritual war and in this type of war we need to be equipped with the right armor to fight back. Meredith shares biblical insight and strategy to...

GPS, global positioning system, has become a technology that everyone uses to find and navigate their destinations. When we make a wrong turn or are heading in the wrong direction, this system alerts us. As a Christian, God has His own navigation and safety system. God is much bigger than just our globe, He is the universal creator of heaven and earth. He has given us a positioning system, within our souls, that is God’s positioning system (GPS). The navigator of this system is given to the...

The COVID-19 pandemic is a wake-up call for Christians across the world. The ‘pause’ of the entire world from this pandemic has caused many to reevaluate their lives. To reaffirm what is important, and what is not. Many Christians and non-Christians have sensed this pause to be a time of reflection and decision making, and many are seeking answers to issues that our nation and world are facing. Meredith discusses the ancient ‘Laodicean’ way of living and compares it to how many have been...

There is nothing in this world more important than knowing the true authentic Christian faith and what that means for you. Christianity throughout the world, especially in America, has created many ‘cupcake’ Christian teachings that often align with many rampant false teachings that spread like wildfire, including the law of attraction philosophy. In this podcast, Meredith dives into what it means to be a true follower of Jesus Christ, what authentic Christian teachings look like compared to...

In this Easter Episode, Meredith shares her favorite quote from movie, ‘The Gladiator’, and how that quote aligns with what Jesus shares with us in the ‘Parable of the Sower’. As Christians, we should be living ‘Resurrected Lives’, but many of us are not living out our new lives in Christ and we are missing out on our life callings. Living a resurrected life is living an authentic life ordained by God. It’s the life you were meant to live. It’s the life that produces multiple crops like the...

In Episode 10, Meredith talks about this unusual time in our nation. The Coronavirus has literally stopped everyone in their tracks. Who would have thought that our nation would be in a literal shutdown-no sports, no schools open, most non-essential businesses are closed, beaches & parks are closed, and what’s worst….the unemployment rate is expected to jump to over 20% by the end of this April during the lockdown. In this unprecedented time, we as Christians, have the opportunity to bring...

Have you ever struggled with prayer? Do you ever find it challenging to pray because you don’t really know where to start in prayer? Or, maybe it’s been awhile since you have prayed and are procrastinating because you feel intimidated or overwhelmed by it? In this Episode, ‘The Power of the Lord’s Prayer’, Meredith Kirk shares compelling insight into the most powerful prayer given to us as Christians by Christ himself. Before Jesus' death on the cross, he left the disciples with a model for...

What is God's will for you life? This is a question we all ponder on in our lives at one point or another. This question does not discriminate in age, either. Whether you are a young college student or in your 'winter' season in life…we all have an innate desire within our souls to know God’s plan and purpose for our lives, at any stage and season. In this episode, Meredith shares 3 keys to discovering God's perfect will for your life. She shares her personal testimony of a particular time...

In the podcast, Meredith shares the three most powerful and greatest words ever spoken by Jesus! These words were cried out on the cross by Jesus in his last breath to give us victory, salvation, and hope. They give us the strength to continue our life journey with purpose, joy, and obedience to our life calling on earth and to our eternal calling in heaven. What Jesus did through His perfect earthly existence, sacrificial death, and glorious resurrection fully completed the work the Father...

How many times have we all got stuck in the spin cycle of worry with a fear-based mentality of incessantly worrying about everything little thing in life? Everyday, each of us has over 60,000 thoughts and many of those thoughts are wasted on worrying. In this episode, you will discover the origin of worry and it's connection to fear. Meredith shares key Bible verses that unlock the secrets to escaping the frenzy of worrying and ways to release your worries to God so that you can find true...

On this episode, Meredith talks about how to ‘draw a line in the sand’ and learning how to step over it into a new life. Sometimes we just need a pivotal moment in life where we say...“enough is enough”. If you have had enough with life and where you are at in it and are struggling to move forward in life, feeling stuck in the past, and desiring change in your life…this episode is for you! You will learn the secret to really letting go of the past. Meredith will also undercover the hidden...