Fortitude
Everyone has a story of Fortitude! When we tell our stories of pain in adversity - stories of courage, redemption and hope - we give others permission to speak up and get the help they need. Each episode will give the listener a look inside what overcoming adversity looks like no matter what life throws at you. Each story is uniquely different - stories of alcoholism/addiction, infidelity, rape, abuse, loss of a child/children, cancer, rare disease, tragic accidents...etc.! We are in this life together to support one another and build community around hope and redemption. I am your host, Heather Kittelson, and I am so excited to have you here as part of the Fortitude community!
Fortitude
Latest Episodes
Episode 72: She's grown up in a home where the whole city knows her dad's name with Nora Tenhaken
Paul, Jill & Nora TenHaken, Part 3 She's grown up in a home where the whole city knows her dad's name.Eight years. Press conferences. Public scrutiny. Campaign seasons. Security details. Dinner conversations most kids nev...
Episode 71: She held the home. He led the city With Paul & Jill TenHaken
Paul & Jill TenHaken, Part 2 (drop today)She held the home. He led the city. And somewhere in between, they had to figure out how to stay married, stay close to God, and stay close to each other.Part 2 is here.Paul a...
Episode 70: A Godly Man Before Any Title With Paul TenHaken
Before the city knew his name, before the title, before the office, there was just a kid from Worthington, Minnesota.In this conversation, we didn’t ask Mayor Paul TenHaken about policy. We didn’t ask about budgets or elections o...
Episode 69: The Man Who Choose to Stay: With Amos Kittelson
Our newest episode is live, and this one is deeply personal.So many of you have heard my story.My healing.My journey.My voice.Today, you get to hear from the man who lived it with me.Amos steps into...
Episode 68: Sometimes “choose joy” gets used like a cute quote. But real joy is not denial" With Laura Pedersen
We’re live right now.Episode 68 just dropped, and I’m saying this clearly: this one is for the person who’s been trying to stay strong while quietly falling apart.Today’s conversation is with Laura Pedersen. She doesn’t giv...
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Amos and Heather, I met you walking into the surge event. "Everyone has a story" and I want to hear yours. Amazing God told you to wear that shirt. I listened to your podcast. I have 3 things to say/share. Amos, listening to your gut and going back home that fateful morning is spiritually epic. Heather, I never cry unless it's a romantic chick flick. But I teared-up this morning big time. And third, I was born in Hennepin county, Bloomington. I looked for you today but sadly for me, no luck. I'm Tom Bachman and would truly enjoy a better way to reach you. The Kittleson's played a part in a big decision I made today. Amazing how God puts people in your life exactly when you need it. I may be the reason Heather wore her green shirt Friday.
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