๐Ÿ‘‚ A Ministry of Deep Listening

Listening is
hospitality.

Hear the Heart gives encouragement and resources to help people know Jesus and love others like he does โ€” through sermons, podcasts, and practical tools.

200+
Sermons & Episodes
15+
Years of Ministry
3
Congregations Served
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200+ Sermons

Rev. Darryl Handy

"Every person carries a story. My calling is to help them hear the heart behind it."

With more than 15 years of pastoral ministry, Rev. DH has dedicated his life to helping people know Jesus and love others the way he did โ€” through the practice of deep, intentional listening. His work bridges scripture, communication, and human connection.

Currently completing doctoral studies, Rev. DH brings academic rigor and social warmth to his conversations โ€” whether in the pulpit, the classroom, or the office.

๐Ÿ“– Ordained Minister ๐ŸŽ“ Doctoral Candidate ๐ŸŽ™ Podcast Host ๐Ÿ“Š Communication Coach โœ๏ธ BRCC ยท MCC ยท FAC

Recent Episodes

Many sermons from years of ministry, available now as podcast conversations.

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Tools for Deeper Listening

Practical instruments to help you understand how you listen โ€” and grow.

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Free Assessment
Listening Style Assessment
Discover your natural listening tendencies โ€” whether you lead with empathy, analysis, task orientation, or time sensitivity. Takes about 8 minutes.
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Communication Tool
iPERSON Assessment
Understand your communication personality and how it shapes the way you give and receive messages. Designed for ministry teams and individuals.
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Resource Library
Ministry Resources
Guides, studies, and frameworks to help individuals and ministry teams build a culture of intentional, Christ-centered listening.
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Doctoral Progress

75%
Dissertation Complete
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    Coursework CompleteAll doctoral coursework finished.
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    Comprehensive ExamsSpring 2025 โ€” passed.
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    Proposal Approved"The Theology of Listening" โ€” Fall 2025.
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    Research & WritingIRB-approved interviews underway.
  • Defense & GraduationAnticipated 2026โ€“2027.

The Academic Work Behind the Ministry

Follow Rev. DH's doctoral research โ€” at the intersection of theology, communication, and the ministry of listening.

March 2026
Dissertation Research Phase Underway
Actively conducting interviews with pastoral leaders on listening practices in cross-cultural congregational settings. IRB approved.
Fall 2025
Proposal Approved: "The Theology of Listening"
Dissertation proposal accepted by doctoral committee, examining how intentional listening practices transform congregational health and pastoral care.
Spring 2025
Comprehensive Exams Completed
Successfully completed written and oral comprehensive examinations in theology, communication theory, and qualitative research methods.
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Heard. Moved. Changed.

Rev. DH's sermons don't just speak to you โ€” they make you stop and actually listen to what God has been saying all along.

Marcus R.
MCC Congregation Member

The Listening Assessment was eye-opening. I didn't realize how often I was 'hearing' without actually listening until I took it.

Tamara C.
Ministry Team Leader

Having access to these sermons as a podcast is such a gift. I listen on my commute and arrive at work grounded and ready.

James W.
Podcast Listener

Listening Like Jesus

Jesus Christ loved people well, in part, through how he listened to them. We believe that learning to listen like Jesus can be as loving โ€” and sometimes more loving โ€” than speaking. And that hearing who people are is often a big part of helping them see who God is and experience God for themselves.

The Hear the Heart logo is made up of four question marks and one heart. In John's Gospel, Jesus' use of questions is clearly on display โ€” through them, he got to the heart of people and shared the heart of his message. Everything we do here is dedicated to helping people listen like Jesus.

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