Fortitude
Amos & Heather Kittelson
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!
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08/14/23 • 52 min
Raised in the Bronx by a single mamma and older sister, Manny found himself in 'fight' mode most of his childhood and young adult years. Living in a constant state of survival in the middle of the crack/cocaine crisis, amongst some of the toughest gangs and drug lords, Manny managed to escape this destructive and dangerous lifestyle.
Football was the vehicle that brought Manny (E-Man) to the Midwest with a scholarship to play football at Dakota Wesleyan University in Mitchell SD. Manny's life went from gangs and drug infested streets - to living in a town with a literal corn palace (https://cornpalace.com). After surviving the culture shock of the move, the scholarship became the best thing that could have ever happened to Manny for his career, his family and his eternal salvation.
With all the twists and turns that one can imagine Manny's detailed childhood stories will intently grab your attention in disbelief and then have you standing up at the end cheering him on for the life he leads now! Manny is a warrior for Christ!
Manny is also a Father, Sports Coach, Author, Hip Hop Artist, Motivational Speaker, Public figure, Barber, Jack of many trades.
Manny is the Director of Community engagement for Think 3D Solutions, https://letsthink3d.com/ and the Head football Coach at O’Gorman Junior High School in Sioux Falls, SD.
@mannydawgz on Instagram
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As a fan of our podcast and mission to spread Hope and Healing through the message of Jesus Christ - We would appreciate your financial support!
We are 100% listener supported!
TO GIVE TO FORTITUDE:
- Patreon: patreon.com/FortitudePodcast- Stripe: https://bit.ly/fortitudedonate
- Venmo: https://www.venmo.com/u/fortitude10
PERSONAL GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES:
- Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@FortitudePod- Twitter: https://x.com/FortitudePod
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Pornography and sexual addiction needs to be addressed and openly talked about! If you have internet access and smart phones under your roof - you, your spouse and your children have direct access to pornography and predators are lurking for access to your children.
What are you doing to monitor this access? It almost always starts 'by accident' and we can not pretend anymore or use ignorance as an excuse. We have a huge pandemic going on that needs serious attention.
40 million U.S. adults regularly visit pornography websites.
Porn is a global, estimated $97 billion industry, with about $12 billion of that coming from the U.S.
Most marriages would not survive what Nate and Maggie Blaylock went through many years ago and because of the severity of Nate's sexual addiction - it led to multiple affairs, hiding, lying, embarrassment and paralyzing shame. Nate almost lost everything. With a lot of help from doctors, treatment, family, and friends - Nate and Maggie found their way back to one another by the grace of God. Their lives are now centered around Christ and His unfailing love and grace.
Maggie is a force for all things good and is a true saint - which you will soon discover when you hear their story and her clinical expertise around these hard topics.
Their personal experience launched them into helping others find true freedom from pornography and sexual addiction so they started their own private counseling practice - 'Known Counseling Services.'
Nate and Maggie are dedicated to educating, advocating and helping others break free from all bondage and strongholds.
Find the full list of services here: https://www.knowncounselingservices.com/about-known-counseling
If you or anyone you know needs help - please reach out:
www.knowncounselingservices.com
Maggie and Nate's Professional Bio's: https://www.knowncounselingservices.com/meet-our-team
THANK YOU 'Mandate Podcast' for the introduction to Nate and Maggie. To hear their in depth story - please listen to it here - there is part 1 and part 2: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mandate/episodes/Nate--Maggie-Blaylock---The-Pornography-Pandemic-Part-I-e12b77q/a-a5qccf6
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As a fan of our podcast and mission to spread Hope and Healing through the message of Jesus Christ - We would appreciate your financial support!
We are 100% listener supported!
TO GIVE TO FORTITUDE:
- Patreon: patreon.com/FortitudePodcast- Stripe: https://bit.ly/fortitudedonate
- Venmo: https://www.venmo.com/u/fortitude10
PERSONAL GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES:
- Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@FortitudePod- Twitter: https://x.com/FortitudePod
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03/11/23 • 21 min
In this bonus episode, Amos and I ask each other 5 random questions and have fun surprising one another with our answers! Enjoy getting to know your host and co-host.
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As a fan of our podcast and mission to spread Hope and Healing through the message of Jesus Christ - We would appreciate your financial support!
We are 100% listener supported!
TO GIVE TO FORTITUDE:
- Patreon: patreon.com/FortitudePodcast- Stripe: https://bit.ly/fortitudedonate
- Venmo: https://www.venmo.com/u/fortitude10
PERSONAL GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES:
- Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@FortitudePod- Twitter: https://x.com/FortitudePod
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07/27/23 • 8 min
A BIG Thank you to all of our listeners! We are so grateful that our audience is enjoying the stories we are sharing. Our guests are so brave and vulnerable and they are trusting us to hold them in a safe space.
In this bonus clip - Amos and Heather bring you behind the mic and in the room to discuss the mission and future of Fortitude and the incredible direction the podcast is headed.
Please share the stories and leave a review on whichever platform you listen on!
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As a fan of our podcast and mission to spread Hope and Healing through the message of Jesus Christ - We would appreciate your financial support!
We are 100% listener supported!
TO GIVE TO FORTITUDE:
- Patreon: patreon.com/FortitudePodcast- Stripe: https://bit.ly/fortitudedonate
- Venmo: https://www.venmo.com/u/fortitude10
PERSONAL GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES:
- Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@FortitudePod- Twitter: https://x.com/FortitudePod
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09/07/22 • 54 min
Oaklyn was born on January 4, 2018, after an amazing pregnancy! What Travis and Jessica didn't know was that Oaklyn was born with an extremely rare Hemangioma on her liver that ruptured due to the pressure of delivery. After 10 hours, many blood transfusions, her heart-stopping more times than we could count and an unsuccessful surgery, they had to make the decision to let her go live with our Lord and Savior. This was the hardest decision of their lives.
Oaklyn Foundation:
https://www.facebook.com/oaklynfoundation
Rock Rapids United Methodist Church:
https://rockrapidsumc.org/
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As a fan of our podcast and mission to spread Hope and Healing through the message of Jesus Christ - We would appreciate your financial support!
We are 100% listener supported!
TO GIVE TO FORTITUDE:
- Patreon: patreon.com/FortitudePodcast- Stripe: https://bit.ly/fortitudedonate
- Venmo: https://www.venmo.com/u/fortitude10
PERSONAL GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES:
- Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@FortitudePod- Twitter: https://x.com/FortitudePod
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Fortitude Introduction
Fortitude
09/29/22 • 1 min
Hello and welcome to Fortitude...I am your host Heather Kittelson! I am a small town girl from MN who bleeds love and admiration for others, especially those who have gone through really tough stuff and yet live today to tell their stories of hope and Fortitude.
This podcast is all about spotlighting individual stories of overcoming adversity and pain...one story at a time.
Our brave guests will be sharing their personal stories of addiction, lose of a child, incarceration, abortion, suicide, human trafficking, war, gang affiliation, corporate corruption, divorce, sexual abuse, and disease. The list goes on and on people - adversity does not discriminate or show prejudice - we are all one body here to serve and love one another - especially through the really tough stuff.
Stick with me and I promise you will find hope through the darkest of times because when you experience pain and adversity with Fortitude - that’s where healing begins.
On the very first episode - I will be sharing my personal story of over coming generational alcoholism, suicidal thoughts, divine intervention and what life can look like with whole lot of determination and grit. My hope for each listener is that God will spark something in your soul to take action - if not for yourself than for someone close to you that may be going through a tough season.
There is no doubt that we are all in this together - its time we start acting like it!I am super exited to have you along for the ride - so...let’s do this thing!
Host: Heather Kittelson
email: [email protected]
FB: https://www.facebook.com/heather.sanow
IG: https://www.instagram.com/heatherkittelson/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heatherkittelson/
Technology Sponsor: Amos Kittelson
Sidewalk Technologies - https://www.sidewalktech.com/
Recording Studio Sponsor: Sandy Breven
Tre Ministries - https://www.treministries.org/
Music Intro sung by: Allesia Kolles
https://www.facebook.com/allesia.rausch.7
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As a fan of our podcast and mission to spread Hope and Healing through the message of Jesus Christ - We would appreciate your financial support!
We are 100% listener supported!
TO GIVE TO FORTITUDE:
- Patreon: patreon.com/FortitudePodcast- Stripe: https://bit.ly/fortitudedonate
- Venmo: https://www.venmo.com/u/fortitude10
PERSONAL GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES:
- Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@FortitudePod- Twitter: https://x.com/FortitudePod
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08/13/22 • 72 min
Amos and Heather Kittelson share their story and journey of breaking generational trauma to find hope and healing from mental health and addiction. With sensitivity and care, Amos and Heather recreate the morning Heather was contemplating suicide after battling a year and a half of postpartum depression and overuse of alcohol. With tremendous empathy and a compassionate desire to combat shame and stigma, Amos and Heather use their testimony to advocate, educate, and bring awareness to some very sensative topics.
Heather embraces the blessing of her redemption and sobriety as a platform to help others
and prays it helps others find their voice! We are not alone in this fight!
Guest Host - Tracy Kirby - 'Isn't it Lovely Podcast Host' - https://www.isitnotlovely.com/
Heather Kittelson Instagram: @heatherkittelson
Heather Kittelson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/heather.sanow
Redemption Artistry Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/redemptionartistry
Sidewalk Technologies Website: https://www.sidewalktech.com/
Sidewalk Technologies Instagram: @sidewalktechnologies
Sidewalk Technologies Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SidewalkTech
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As a fan of our podcast and mission to spread Hope and Healing through the message of Jesus Christ - We would appreciate your financial support!
We are 100% listener supported!
TO GIVE TO FORTITUDE:
- Patreon: patreon.com/FortitudePodcast- Stripe: https://bit.ly/fortitudedonate
- Venmo: https://www.venmo.com/u/fortitude10
PERSONAL GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES:
- Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@FortitudePod- Twitter: https://x.com/FortitudePod
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09/23/22 • 41 min
September 8, 2017 the second game of Trenton's senior football season, Hills-Beaver Creek was playing in Mountain Lake, MN, about two hours away from Hills. With 90 seconds left to play, they were up 28 to 20. The other team had the ball and they were marching down the field. Trenton was on defense and went to the outside of the field to go around a blocker and came around to tackle the running back who was coming from the opposite way. Trenton dove for his legs to tackle him. Trenton's head got in front of his leg and the force of his thigh came across his helmet from the opposite direction. Trenton immediately went to the ground. As he was laying there, he realized that he could not move anything.
To hear the rest of Trenton's story of tragedy turned to perseverance and strength - please tune in to his incredible story!!
Game Plan for Hope:
https://www.gameplan4hope.org/
Trenton's FB:
https://www.facebook.com/trenton.bass.3
Praying for Trenton FB:
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100045267091838
Guest Host: Terry Liggins - https://www.hurdlelifecoachfoundation.org/
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As a fan of our podcast and mission to spread Hope and Healing through the message of Jesus Christ - We would appreciate your financial support!
We are 100% listener supported!
TO GIVE TO FORTITUDE:
- Patreon: patreon.com/FortitudePodcast- Stripe: https://bit.ly/fortitudedonate
- Venmo: https://www.venmo.com/u/fortitude10
PERSONAL GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES:
- Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@FortitudePod- Twitter: https://x.com/FortitudePod
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09/07/22 • 40 min
Allen Peratt, Sr. is a pastor, chaplain and cancer survivor whose story has taken him through abuse, addiction, military service, trauma, loss, imprisonment, and eventually, salvation.
From the moment he was born on April Fools Day of 1948, it was clear he would face many challenges. Pastor Al's earliest years were marked by abuse, time spent in foster homes, and his parents struggles with alcoholism. As a teenager, he and his family became Christians, and Al eventually began attending seminary. His own struggles with alcoholism took over and he was expelled from seminary and turned away from his faith, eventually falling into a lifestyle of addiction and crime that would ultimately land him in prison.
Through his unlikely journey, Al found his way back to God. He has devoted the later years of his life to helping others through Christ!
From the Pit to the Pulpit Book:
https://www.amazon.com/Pit-Pulpit-Allen-Peratt/dp/1792353804
Meet Pastor Al:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hQCb8HDWCCg
FB:
https://www.facebook.com/pastoral.peratt
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As a fan of our podcast and mission to spread Hope and Healing through the message of Jesus Christ - We would appreciate your financial support!
We are 100% listener supported!
TO GIVE TO FORTITUDE:
- Patreon: patreon.com/FortitudePodcast- Stripe: https://bit.ly/fortitudedonate
- Venmo: https://www.venmo.com/u/fortitude10
PERSONAL GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES:
- Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@FortitudePod- Twitter: https://x.com/FortitudePod
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07/22/23 • 37 min
Brandi is a South Dakota native, and mother to her beautiful daughter Kira.
Single motherhood began for her with the birth of her daughter in 2004. Throughout the years, they have stayed by each other's side and developed an inseparable bond as they tackled various obstacles.
Just out of High School, Kira talks about her journey dealing with issues like, social media, the pressures of being an athlete, self-acceptance, friendships, and dealing with manipulation and emotional abuse. She shares how she became stronger with the help of God's grace and love.
Brandi's story highlights how our choices as adults can have both positive and negative impacts on our children, dealing with toxic relationships, and how to find the courage through God, friends and family to evolve and drastically change your life for the better.
After years of turmoil, they have emerged to bring support, hope, and positivity to those facing similar circumstances. "We count on God's mercy for our past mistakes, on God's love for our present needs, and on God's sovereignty for our future." Saint Augustine.
Please make sure to tune in to Part 2. We continue talking with Brandi and Kira about narcissistic behavior disorder.
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As a fan of our podcast and mission to spread Hope and Healing through the message of Jesus Christ - We would appreciate your financial support!
We are 100% listener supported!
TO GIVE TO FORTITUDE:
- Patreon: patreon.com/FortitudePodcast- Stripe: https://bit.ly/fortitudedonate
- Venmo: https://www.venmo.com/u/fortitude10
PERSONAL GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES:
- Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@FortitudePod- Twitter: https://x.com/FortitudePod
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FAQ
How many episodes does Fortitude have?
Fortitude currently has 53 episodes available.
What topics does Fortitude cover?
The podcast is about Stories, Health & Fitness, People, Healing, Society & Culture, Love, Mental Health, Grace, God, Prayer, Podcasts, Hope and Christian.
What is the most popular episode on Fortitude?
The episode title '#16: Nate and Maggie Blaylock - Pornography and Sexual Addiction - How their Marriage Survived the Unthinkable!' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Fortitude?
The average episode length on Fortitude is 50 minutes.
How often are episodes of Fortitude released?
Episodes of Fortitude are typically released every 15 days, 14 hours.
When was the first episode of Fortitude?
The first episode of Fortitude was released on Aug 13, 2022.
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