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(PARENTAL ADVISORY!) She left Islam for Jesus: Warning American Ignorance

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(PARENTAL ADVISORY due to intense topics on war, rape, talks of suicide etc)...Listen as Dr. Işık Abla takes you from the battlefield of her childhood to the quiet of a Christian boss’s office where a single moment changed everything. She shares raw memory—violence, abuse, and the distorted identity whispered to her as a girl—and the desperate, dangerous choice she once embraced to make sense of it all.
This episode is a call to wake up and act: a gripping testimony, a warning about ideological infiltration, and a powerful reminder for parents to steward their children well. Tune in for a moving, faith-filled story that will challenge, convict, and inspire you to protect the next generation.
BIOGRAPHY
Dr. Işık Abla is a well-known international speaker whose programs are broadcast in multiple languages across six continents, impacting over 700 million people in more than 200 countries, tribes, and people groups. Born in Istanbul, Turkey, Dr. Abla was raised in a devout Muslim home. She fled Turkey in the late 1990s to escape a childhood marked by oppression and abuse. After she arrived in America, Abla had an encounter with Jesus that changed her life. As a Muslim-background believer, she carries a rare and sacred calling. She speaks the language, knows the culture, and ministers as one who has been redeemed, anointed, and sent.
Through her new book, Heavenly Whispers, Dr. Abla wants to reach those who, like her, need a real-life encounter with Jesus. “My prayer is that every page will feel like the Spirit meeting you where no sermon or crowd ever could. That each whisper will restore what was broken and ignite flame where only ashes remained." You can find more information about Dr. Işik Abla and Işik Abla Ministries here.
 
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Raising Rock: Teaching Respect, Obedience, Courage & Kindness

Join Hannah Pierrou and guest Elise Orozco as they weave a candid, hopeful conversation about parenting in a world that’s louder and stranger every day. From Elise’s leap from corporate HR to creating Raising Rock, discover how a mother and her mom turned bedtime stories into a movement—four simple virtues
Respect
Obedience
Courage
Kindness
and tools to help parents speak first, so kids hear truth before culture does.
Through the misadventures of Fred and Stinky Bear, scripture-based flashcards, and hard-won honesty about homeschooling, DEI, and social media, this episode invites you into a real-life strategy for raising kingdom arrows. It’s part storytelling, part practical training—full of warmth, conviction, and direction for busy moms wanting to lead with biblical clarity.
Tune in for encouragement, concrete tools, and a reminder that parenting isn’t about perfection but pointing children to Jesus and building roots that hold when culture shifts.
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The Week that Changed Everything!

Join Hannah Pierrou as she walks families through the heartbeat of Holy Week — not as a checklist of traditions, but as a living story that changed everything. Through prophetic threads from the Old Testament, the humble image of a donkey, the raw agony of Gethsemane, and the quiet waiting of Saturday, she weaves a narrative that reveals how the cross costs us everything and gives us everything in return.
With candid parenting moments, a memorable invitation to wash your children’s feet, and practical prompts to guard your home and teach truth over culture, this episode invites you to slow down, feel the weight of the story, and lead your flock into a resurrection hope that transforms ordinary life. Tune in ready to celebrate, reflect, and teach Easter as the powerful, life-changing story it truly is.
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The Trojan Horse of the Digital Age: Guard Your Family from AI

At NRB in Nashville, Hannah Pierrou sits down with Misty Phillip—a podcast mentor turned cybersecurity and AI advisor—to tell a story that feels part warning, part wake-up call. Through candid memories of how God nudged Hannah into podcasting and Misty’s own journey from building Sparks Media to advising banks and churches, this episode unfolds like a road map for parents navigating a rapidly changing digital landscape.
They move from personal testimony to urgent counsel: AI is already in our homes and toys, algorithms shape what our kids believe, and even pastors wrestle with tools that can’t discern truth.
Misty interweaves technical insight with spiritual clarity, offering concrete questions to ask, resources to guard your family, and a hopeful call to root our children in Scripture so human hearts—not algorithms—lead the way. 
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Guarding Your Gates: The War in Your Living Room Pt. 2

Back from the National Religious Broadcasters and full of story, Hannah Pierrou answers a pressing call: guard your gates. She threads personal confession—her teenage fascination with horror films, the slow erosion of the soul, and a startling encounter with real darkness—into a vivid, biblical narrative that shows how what we behold and hear quietly shapes who we become.
Walking through Matthew 18:9, 1 John 2:16, and Philippians 4:8, Hannah unpacks eyes, ears, and mind as active gates that must be watched. Through storytelling, Scripture, and practical examples, she exposes the danger of normalization and offers concrete ways to set boundaries, talk to our kids, and disciple with wisdom instead of fear.
Pour your coffee, sit close, and let this episode stir conviction and courage: it’s time to rebuild the fences around our families and raise kingdom arrows who see, hear, and think like citizens of heaven.
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Guard the Gates: The War in Your Living Room - Pt. 1

Back from the National Religious Broadcasters and full of story, Hannah Pierrou answers a pressing call: guard your gates. She threads personal confession—her teenage fascination with horror films, the slow erosion of the soul, and a startling encounter with real darkness—into a vivid, biblical narrative that shows how what we behold and hear quietly shapes who we become.
Walking through Matthew 18:9, 1 John 2:16, and Philippians 4:8, Hannah unpacks eyes, ears, and mind as active gates that must be watched. Through storytelling, Scripture, and practical examples, she exposes the danger of normalization and offers concrete ways to set boundaries, talk to our kids, and disciple with wisdom instead of fear.
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Faith, Feminism, and the Next Generation: Unpacking Truth with Pastor Krissy Miles

In this episode, Hannah invites her sister-in-law, Krissy Miles—a pastor, strategist, and ministry veteran—into the treehouse for a wide-ranging, heart-to-heart conversation that moves from memory-laden beginnings to urgent cultural calls.
They trace Krissy's journey from classrooms and mission trips in Germany to guiding congregations and innovating in media, revealing how seasons of learning and surrender shaped a life devoted to teaching. The episode sparks around hard questions: Can women lead in the church? Why are young women more vulnerable to cultural currents? How do we disciple a generation hungry for truth?
Through candid stories, Scripture-soaked insight, and practical invitations to messy hospitality, Hannah and Krissy weave a narrative of hope: the church as a family that welcomes broken, curious people and equips them for cultural engagement. Tune in to be encouraged, unsettled, and mobilized—to lead, love, and lend your life to the next generation.
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Creation Without a Bang — Why Creation Still Matters

Hey, you're listening to the Treehouse Storyteller — meet me in the treehouse as I tear open a box and hold an advanced readers copy of my newest children's book, Creation Without a Bang. The paper smells of ink and possibility, and for a moment were back at the beginning: light spoken into being, design over accident, and a story meant to steady young hearts.
In this episode I take you with me from that quiet reveal into a deeper conversation about why Genesis is more than an origin tale — its the foundation for everything we teach our children about purpose, truth, and Gods sovereignty. Through personal anecdotes, small-group study discoveries, and the urgency of parenting in a shifting culture, I map out a gentle, urgent plan to build faith on firm ground.
So snuggle in, imagine the cover, and join the conversation to help raise children whose faith can stand the tests of a changing world. Meet me in the treehouse.
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They Came for the Homeschool Treehouse—He Fought Back | with Michael Farris

Hey, you're listening to the Treehouse Storyteller. In this episode, We have the privilege of speaking to one of the great heroes of homeschooling...Michael Ferris — a legal pioneer who helped transform homeschooling from a whispered rebellion into a nationwide movement. 
Join Michael Farris and myself at NRB 2026 in Nashville, February 17–20! If you want to go deeper or meet us in person, we’ll be there on the front lines—standing for faith, family, homeschool freedom, and more. See you there! Register HERE while tickets last!
Mike's Panel at NRB: https://nrb2026.mapyourshow.com/8_0/sessions/session-details.cfm?scheduleid=55
BIO:
Michael Farris is a prominent American lawyer, litigator, and advocate known for founding the Home School Legal Defense Association (HSLDA), co-founding Patrick Henry College (PHC), and serving as former President of Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF), specializing in constitutional law, religious freedom, and parental rights, with significant Supreme Court experience, currently serving as General Counsel for National Religious Broadcasters (NRB). 
EPISODE DESCRIPTION:
Through vivid snapshots of the 1980s, courtroom victories, and family memories, Michael reveals how homeschoolers quietly multiplied their influence and what it took to secure legal ground in all 50 states.
But the story isn’t finished: he warns of rising threats, classroom indoctrination, and an aggressive cultural shift that challenges parents’ rights and religious freedom. This conversation blends personal testimony, hard-won legal strategy, and a call to courageous, collective action.
Tune in to be moved, equipped, and reminded that together we can sharpen our arrows and steward the next generation with faith and boldness.
 
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Chat w the Hubby! Treehouse in the Storm: A Marriage Get-away, a Fallen Tree, and a 31,000-People

Hey, you're listening to the Treehouse Storyteller. Meet me in the Treehouse for God-shaped storytelling—where messy parents seek Jesus together and raise kids to love Him.
We set out on our first trip alone in nearly 18 years—a weekend at AMFest with 31,000 people—only to learn a windstorm had shut power back home and a tree had fallen on our house. That moment forces a choice: rush back into chaos or trust the community we've built.
What unfolds is a testimony to surrender, courage, and the power of Christian community: neighbors who jump in to protect our home, a conference that wrestles with unity amid disagreement, and faith-filled moments that call us to defend truth with love. Through the tension—about Israel, leadership, and legacy—we find that unity does not mean uniformity, and mission can survive healthy debate.
Between mountaintop moments and everyday life are daily habits that root us—prayer, study, rest, and family rhythms. Tune in for candid conversation about cultivating those roots, stewarding courage, and raising the next generation to stand in the public square. Check the AMFest sessions and free Turning Point Faith resources, then start the year with the Wanderer's Field Guide to build your own treehouse rhythms.
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