Skip to Content

Frank DeLeo

The Spiritual "CPR" Needed to Resuscitate a Hardened Heart
20 July 2026 by
Frank DeLeo
Hope Team

Podcast Preview


In this episode of 12-Minute Convos with Jesus Believers, Engel Jones connects with Pastor Frank DeLeo. Drawing from his previous background as a medical professional, Pastor Frank introduces the profound concept of "CPR of the heart". He explains that just as physical plaque can build up and silently clog the heart, spiritual plaque builds up when believers slowly walk away from the truth, causing their hearts to harden to God. 

Listen in as Pastor Frank breaks down the six specific areas including suffering, culture, and perception that cause this spiritual hardening, and reveals the ultimate recipe for resuscitation: having fellow believers come alongside the brokenhearted in love. He vulnerably shares how his own wife's love helped soften his heart during his most difficult days. If you are feeling weary or distracted in your faith journey, Pastor Frank’s fiery, Apostle Paul-inspired encouragement to pick up your cross daily and simply "finish the race" will deeply revive your soul!

Engel Jones
Engel Jones
Podcast Host


Guest's Bio

Dr. Frank DeLeo is the founding Pastor of Trinity Point Church in Richland Hills, TX. He is the author of Separated by the Cross, Families Bound by the Cross, and "Jesus said follow me."  Additionally, he is excited about his newest endeavor, which is soon to be released, "CPR for the Heart: A Spiritual Journey from death to life," scheduled for late fall or early winter 2026.

Frank also has a great desire to help fathers, particularly those who are estranged from their children, through his ministry called "RestoreDads," which was the focus of his dissertation. 

Frank has also been a missionary to Nicaragua, where he helped reach children for the gospel through the game of baseball. Before his calling into the ministry, Frank was a Senior executive with Citigroup.

Frank and his wife Dawn, live in North Richland Hills. They have four sons and five grandchildren; his passion remains the Lord, and his love for the game of baseball, which he continues to play to this day.

Links:







Share with a Friend

Share this post
Archive