Tell Me More About Dr. Joneal Kirby

Dr. Kirby's daughter's wedding, summer of 2010.

Dr. Joneal Kirby is an inspirational communicator and a unique combination of marriage and family therapist, parent trainer, radio and television speaker, women’s ministry leader, and marriage educator.  Her unique speaking style combines practical advice, Biblical insights, and humor rooted in her passion for strengthening families. Joneal has spoken to many audiences on topics ranging from Biblical womanhood to family issues. In addition to being a regular speaker at Pepperdine University at the Bible Lectures, she also has been a conference presenter at the Faith and Family Conference in Malibu, California. She has been a featured speaker at conferences in California, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Kansas, Massachusetts, Texas, Tennessee, and Alabama. Joneal is also a regular guest speaker with the It’s A Mom Thing event and has appeared with Lisa Welchel, Chonda Pierce, Sandi Patti, Jennifer Rothschild and Michelle Duggar.

Joneal is the creator and director of Heart to Home, a women’s mentoring ministry which encourages spiritually meaningful friendships between women across generations. This mentoring program is now being used in churches throughout the country from Cape Cod to Oregon.  She is the creator and host of the radio program,  Heart to Home Radio.  Joneal has also co-hosted the TV Bible Study program, Girlfriends, which is a featured show on Legacy TV. She is the published author of the book, Heart of a Family for Mom, Common Sense Parenting with Wisdom from the Word.

Grandson with his dad.

Dr. Kirby holds a Ph.D. in marriage and family therapy. She is the founding director of the Christian Counseling and Resource Center and is a licensed, practicing therapist. She and her husband are both graduates of Harding University as were all of their children. They have been married 37 years and live in West Monroe, Louisiana with their black lab, Maggie, and two horses. They are active leaders in their local church where Randy is an elder and Joneal is the women’s ministry director and the marriage and family ministry leader. They are the blessed parents of three + two children and the proud grandparents of a grandson, with two more grandchildren on the way.