Dr. Joneal Kirby is the founder and director of Heartfelt Ministries, whose mission is to encourage and facilitate multi-generational relationships among women of faith. She holds a Ph.D. in marriage and family therapy, and in 2002, established her own private practice known as The Christian Counseling Center. Joneal has written three books, numerous magazine and blog articles, and over 100 Bible studies. She teaches marriage seminars and parenting courses, and writes and records for numerous radio and television programs. Joneal and her husband, Randy, reside in Louisiana and have three children and five grandchildren.