Blake Harrell is a pastor, teacher, and guest speaker who has spent the last 10 years leading a family of believers in central Arkansas. (Yes, he’s Dr. Beard’s pastor!). Before entering ministry, Blake worked for a decade in the medical field, preparing to attend medical school and become a surgeon. However, a series of divine interruptions shifted his path, leading him to pursue ministry full-time. This change opened the door to a deeper understanding of how God’s truth brings healing and transformation to every aspect of life.
Blake and his wife Mallory, high school sweethearts, have been involved in ministry together since the age of 18. Their shared passion for revealing God’s love has shaped their lives, leading them to attend Bible college in Tulsa and work for a global ministry that reaches people around the world. During this time, Blake was mentored by Ron McIntosh, an author and professor whose teachings on heart beliefs profoundly influenced Blake’s approach to helping others. He developed a passion for understanding how deeply held beliefs shape our lives and how God’s truth can bring freedom and transformation.
Together, Blake and Mallory are raising their four children, who bring joy and energy to their lives. Their family is deeply rooted in their faith and committed to serving others, building communities that reflect God’s love and truth.
Over the years, Blake has helped countless individuals move past feelings of being stuck or broken, guiding them to uncover and address deeply rooted issues at the heart level. His approach integrates faith, wisdom, and practical tools to empower others to experience breakthroughs that lead to wholeness in their emotional, spiritual, and physical health.
What to Expect Working with Pastor Blake
I treat every person as a unique opportunity to help sort through some of their deepest issues and bring instruction that will enable them to move past barriers that have their heart bound. I spend time in prayer before and during each meeting in order to really seek wisdom from God, who ultimately is the one who empowers truth in us at the heart level. It is a vulnerable process to expose your heart, so I want to create an atmosphere of peace and safety for every person seeking help.
Many of our negative life experiences have shaped a personal belief system that is overriding our efforts to live a life of peace, joy, and success. Oftentimes people may have unintentionally held on to unforgiveness or resentment. These issues build up in our heart and can overwhelm us like a toxin contaminating any chance for a normal healthy life. They have to be addressed at the root level. My job is to help you identify these areas and receive new empowering beliefs. Our cells are responding to what we believe, and many times our physical and emotional health are affected by our internal state. Behavior modification or will power alone is not going to create sustainable change. You need repeat exposure to the truth at the heart level.
Some people may even face spiritual issues that present themselves as some sort of force working against them. I want to see these limitations break off of people through targeted prayer. If you feel hopeless or stuck, even when you try to make positive changes, I want to encourage you; breakthrough is possible. I have seen some of the worst situations turn around miraculously. You have the ability to see your situation change.
My goal is to teach you how God’s truth works in your heart to bring true transformation in your life and body. Generally in 1-3 sessions people experience significant breakthrough and are able to continue towards building healthy heart beliefs. You don’t have to go back into every negative life experience or meet with a counselor every week for a year; you just have to apply the truth at the heart level to address your specific issues. It doesn’t take long to experience new found freedom and witness the removal of obstacles you may have thought you would live with forever. I love watching this process unfold and simply walking with people on a journey towards life more abundant. You have immense value in the world, and God designed you with incredible purpose. It’s time to move forward.