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Yes, We Can! - With Kira Andersen

Yes, We Can! - With Kira Andersen

By: Kira Andersen
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Summary

Yes, We Can! is a heartfelt and inspiring podcast/live show hosted by Kira Andersen, where she shares her personal journey of overcoming life’s greatest challenges and highlights stories of resilience, hope, and transformation from everyday people and community leaders.

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Episodes
  • “Peace.” The Final Words That Changed a Pastor Forever | Yes, We Can!
    May 13 2026

    In this deeply moving episode of the Yes We Can Podcast, Kira sits down with Tim Bounds — former pastor at The Crossing Church — to talk about faith, grief, purpose, parenting, and walking alongside families through life’s hardest moments.

    Tim shares his journey from growing up in St. Louis, pursuing music and ministry, becoming a pastor, and ultimately helping people navigate pain, loss, and hope. Together, Kira and Tim reflect on Kyle’s battle with pancreatic cancer, the reality of grief, and the moments of peace that can exist even in the middle of heartbreak.

    This conversation is honest, emotional, hopeful, and filled with wisdom for anyone navigating loss, faith, parenting, or purpose.

    #inspiration #faith #yeswecan

    🎉 Thank You to Our Sponsor!

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    🎥 New Live Episode every Tuesday at 10 AM CST

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    1 hr and 21 mins
  • Their Baby Died from a Rare Heart Condition… Now They’re Saving Lives | Yes, We Can!
    May 7 2026

    In this deeply moving episode of the Yes We Can Podcast, host Kira Andersen sits down with Betty Mertens to share an unforgettable story of love, loss, resilience, and purpose.

    Betty opens up about the heartbreaking loss of her first daughter, Ella, who passed away from a rare congenital heart condition. Through unimaginable grief, Betty and her husband Kyle found a way to transform their pain into purpose by launching Ella’s Umbrella, a nonprofit dedicated to funding pediatric heart research, genetic testing, and life-saving technology for children.

    This episode is raw, honest, inspiring, and filled with hope for anyone navigating grief, hardship, or searching for purpose through pain.

    If this conversation moved you, please like, comment, and subscribe to help us spread awareness and support families affected by congenital heart disease.

    Ella’s Umbrella:

    https://ellasumbrella.org/

    #inspiration #congenitalheartdefect #yeswecan

    🎉 Thank You to Our Sponsor!

    A BIG thank you to Spas & More! for sponsoring this video. If you’re in the St. Louis area and thinking about adding relaxation, wellness, or fun to your home, be sure to check them out — they’re the place for hot tubs, swim spas, saunas, accessories, and expert service. They’ve been serving the community for over 20 years and truly put the “aaaahh” in spa!

    👉 Visit spasandmorestl.com to learn more!

    🎥 New Live Episode every Tuesday at 10 AM CST

    Follow Yes, We Can! With Kira Andersen

    📱https://www.instagram.com/theessentialsbykira/

    ⓕhttps://www.facebook.com/kira.r.andersen

    ▶️www.youtube.com/@theessentialsbykira

    Follow Trueline Media Group

    📱https://www.instagram.com/truelinemediagroup/

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    ▶️www.youtube.com/@TruelineMediaGroup

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    1 hr and 29 mins
  • She Lost Her Husband to Suicide… This Is Her Story of Faith & Strength | Yes, We Can
    Apr 29 2026

    ⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode discusses suicide and mental health. Viewer discretion is advised.

    In this deeply moving episode of the Yes, We Can! Podcast, host Kira Andersen sits down with Kristin Hyman, a mother of four and young widow, to share an incredibly raw and powerful story of love, loss, and resilience.

    Kristin opens up about her husband’s long battle with mental illness, the devastating reality of losing him to suicide, and how she has navigated grief while raising her children. This conversation is honest, emotional, and filled with hope—highlighting the importance of mental health awareness, faith, community, and healing.

    Kristin’s story is a testament to the power of vulnerability and the importance of speaking openly about mental health. If you or someone you love is struggling, please know—you are not alone.

    Struggling with suicidal thoughts? Dial or text 988 to reach the suicide and crisis hotline.

    Connect with Kristin: https://www.facebook.com/kristin.slominski/

    #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #suicideprevention

    🎉 Thank You to Our Sponsor!

    A BIG thank you to Spas & More! for sponsoring this video. If you’re in the St. Louis area and thinking about adding relaxation, wellness, or fun to your home, be sure to check them out — they’re the place for hot tubs, swim spas, saunas, accessories, and expert service. They’ve been serving the community for over 20 years and truly put the “aaaahh” in spa!

    👉 Visit spasandmorestl.com to learn more!

    🎥 New Live Episode every Tuesday at 10 AM CST

    Follow Yes, We Can! With Kira Andersen

    📱https://www.instagram.com/theessentialsbykira/

    ⓕhttps://www.facebook.com/kira.r.andersen

    ▶️www.youtube.com/@theessentialsbykira

    Follow Trueline Media Group

    📱https://www.instagram.com/truelinemediagroup/

    ⓕ https://www.facebook.com/truelinemediagroup

    ▶️www.youtube.com/@TruelineMediaGroup

    🌐https://www.truelinemediagroup.com/

    @TruelineMediaGroupa

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    1 hr and 15 mins
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