A Podcast by Kristen & Andrew Van Noy
Pressure. Heat. Transformation.
Real stories of struggle, trials, and the breathtaking beauty that emerges on the other side. Because diamonds aren't formed in comfort — and neither are we.
The Mission
Deep in the earth, under conditions no living thing could survive, something extraordinary happens. Carbon — ordinary carbon — when subjected to intense heat and pressure, is transformed into the hardest, most brilliant substance in nature. A DIAMOND.
We believe the same is true of the human spirit. The pressures, heartbreaks, and impossible seasons we face aren't accidents. They are the forge. It is these experiences that can turn us into the diamonds we are meant to be. So hang in there. Don't give up. There is hope. There is purpose. And if you let it, it can be the very experience needed to refine you.
Real Stories
Unfiltered conversations with people who have walked through fire — and found purpose on the other side.
Deep Faith
Rooted in the belief that we are not shaped by trials despite our faith, but because of it.
Hope & Renewal
Every episode ends where diamonds begin — with the reminder that brilliance is the destination.
Your Hosts
We're not experts standing above the struggle — we're fellow travelers who've spent a large portion of our lives in the pressure. Our marriage, our faith, and our family have all been tested. And that's exactly why we're here. It is in the human-to-human connection of sharing our hardships, that hope and resilience can be formed. In these moments we can realize that we aren't alone. Others have experienced fire and pressure and have made it through. So can you!
Kristen
Van Noy
Co-Host & Co-Founder
Kristen Van Noy
Co-Host & Co-Founder
Kristen Van Noy is a woman who has been shaped by the fires of real life. From navigating the complexities of marriage and motherhood to walking through seasons of deep personal loss, Kristen brings warmth, honesty, and hard-won wisdom to every conversation.
Her faith is the bedrock of her story — not a faith untested, but one refined through pressure and heat, like a diamond. Kristen believes that the most profound beauty in life emerges from our most broken moments, and she is passionate about creating a space where people feel safe enough to share theirs.
As co-host of Like A Diamond, Kristen brings her gift for deep listening and genuine connection, helping guests and listeners alike find the courage to embrace their own transformation.
Andrew
Van Noy
Co-Host & Co-Founder
Andrew Van Noy
Co-Host & Co-Founder
Andrew Van Noy is no stranger to pressure. As an entrepreneur, husband, father, and man of faith, he has faced seasons that tested everything he believed about himself and the world around him. Those seasons did not break him — they forged him.
Andrew has a rare ability to help people articulate the very things they have struggled to put into words, drawing out stories of resilience and redemption that inspire and challenge in equal measure.
Together with Kristen, Andrew founded Like A Diamond as a testament to the belief that trials are not the end of the story — they are the beginning of something rare and beautiful.
Season One
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Share Your Story
Do you have a story of hardship, resilience, and transformation? We'd love to hear from you.