The hosts of Heartbeat are Marty and Joy Mikles, a vibrant young couple actively ministering to America’s young people. Half of the programs are presented by Marty, singer/songwriter and Music Evangelism and Worship Specialist in The Salvation Army, USA Southern Territory. The remaining programs are voiced by Joy, who is the Young Adult and Mission Deployment Coordinator at The Salvation Army, USA Southern Territory. In a conversational style that is cheerful, comforting, and compelling, the speakers engage listeners with plain talk about real life.