Hope Reclaimed

And…. We’re back!! After a two year (and some months) hiatus, the podcast is back. Sort of. In this episode, Ellie Collins and her husband Austin Collins share a life update on where they have been in the last two years and why the groups and basically everything else came to an abrupt stop. Ellie shares how she felt God was inviting her to lay down Hope Reclaimed and the internal wres...

Why do we put so much pressure on ourselves as moms? What if we went into parenting by simply relaxing and focusing on a healthy attachment at the start? In this latest episode of Hope Reclaimed, Ellie Collins is interviewing Phillipa Nixon-James, or @theupbeatmama on Instagram. In this episode you’ll learn: An overview on healthy attachment Simple ways to promote healthy attachment in our c...

They say 1 in 4 pregnancies end in miscarriage. In this latest episode of Hope Reclaimed, you will hear four women’s experiences of losing their child or children to miscarriage and pregnancy loss. Hear Ellie Collins interview her mother, Jill Herringshaw, about her story of losing two babies. In the midst of the interview, you will hear three other women’s stories. Taylor, Jess and Ca...

Childbirth is supposed to be the worst, most intense pain anyone experiences. And that’s normal, right? Well, what if I told you that’s not how God designed it? What if God actually wants us to NOT have pain in childbirth? Well, in this episode, we hear from Megan Fraboni. Megan shares how she believed for a completely pain-free labor and delivery and actually experienced it! Whether y...

News Flash: Motherhood is HARD! In this latest episode of Hope Reclaimed, Ellie Collins shares how the Lord is calling her to renew her mind and body in this season of postpartum. Disappointment, anxiety and depression have crept in. But, when Ellie has chosen to focus on gratitude and worship, it’s made a huge difference! Scripture mentioned: Romans 12:1-2 3 John 2 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 Phi...

In this latest episode of Hope Reclaimed, Ellie Collins shares her raw and real birth story and the disappointment surrounding it. At times, the birth was traumatic but Ellie shares how the Lord is meeting her in the healing of that story. Ellie also shares about her struggles with the postpartum period, including breastfeeding. And through it all, the Lord has continued to reveal himself as the p...

Did you listen to last week’s episode? In this latest episode of Hope Reclaimed, Ellie Collins interviews Natalie Anderson. Natalie’s sister was on the podcast last week sharing the story of her son Owen’s death. In this episode, Natalie shares her perspective. Natalie shares about how to support someone experiencing grief and loss while also grieving yourself. To honor her nephe...

In this latest episode of Hope Reclaimed, Ellie Collins interviews Lydia. Lydia shares her story of her son Owen who, at full term, was stillborn. Recounting the painful and beautiful the birth story, Lydia gives Hope Reclaimed a truly vulnerable and precious gift. Not only did the Lord meet Lydia and her husband Matt in the middle of their pain, they are also seeing God’s hand in their heal...

Experiencing infertility can be one of the greatest disappointments for some. In this latest episode of Hope Reclaimed, Ellie Collins interviews Stacey Klein. Stacy shares all about her experience trying to conceive naturally and making the decision to pursue fertility treatments. Stacey’s Bio Stacey is a wife to husband TJ for 4 years, and the mother of 5 month old twin boys. These are mira...

The season of postpartum can be a lot for new moms. Sleep deprivation, healing from the delivery and not to mention your hormones completely changing! Nothing is the same! In this latest episode of Hope Reclaimed, in this series on Motherhood, Ellie Collins interviews Ashley Pullar, a postpartum nurse all about this challenging and beautiful season of life. What we cover in this episode: The upsid...

It’s time that we talk about Mom guilt! What is it and what are the biblical remedies for it? In this episode of Hope Reclaimed, Ellie Collins interviews her mother, Jill Herringshaw about her experience with “Mom Guilt.” In this episode you’ll hear… The difference between guilt, condemnation and conviction The “Motherhood” love needs to be redeemed We are...

In this latest episode of Hope Reclaimed, Ellie Collins interviews Anna Braasch. After struggling with infertility, Anna and her husband decided to take steps to adopt. However, Anna soon discovered that she never really processed the grief and disappointment of infertility. After doing deep heart work, Anna is able to continue to give that grief to the Lord and parent her children well. Anna&#821...

No one expects the loss of a child, especially in the later stages of pregnancy. That’s exactly what Haley Phillips faced in her second pregnancy with her son Fletcher. In this episode of Hope Reclaimed, Haley talks openly about her healing process after losing her son, as well as how she and her husband began The Fletcher Foundation, a non-profit designed to support families experiencing st...

Have you ever sat down to talk to your mom about what it’s like to be a mother? Well, in this latest version of Hope Reclaimed, Ellie Collins does just that! Being a new mom, Ellie asks honest and meaningful questions to her mother, Jill Herringshaw about biblical motherhood as well as the joys and struggles she faced in the early years of parenthood. Hope Reclaimed Give //   patreon.com/hop...

Why is it so challenging for single parents to find support and encouragement while going through a divorce? In this latest episode of Hope Reclaimed, Ellie Collins interviews Dawn about experience of finding support and encouragement while stepping into the role of being a single mom. If you’re a single parent and struggling to find your community, you’re not alone and you need to lis...

Have you felt alone going through a tough season? Dylan did! In this episode of Hope Reclaimed, Ellie Collins interviews Dylan about his divorce story and how he found God again while going through a challenging and unwanted divorce. Dylan also explains how finding a solid church community was pivotal for his newfound spiritual walk. Follow Dylan on Instagram: @God_Bless_This_Divorce Hope Reclaime...

Why is community so important? In the latest episode of Hope Reclaimed, Ellie Collins talks with Annie Davis about community and how to find it while going through a divorce. Find out: Why community can be so hard to find How any community may not be the right community How to balance trust issues with your community Register for the September 21st Reclaimed Community Gathering here: https://hoper...

When you get married, you never imagine that you would be entering the crazy and complicated world of the divorce legal system! That’s what happened for Heidi Carlson. After a sudden and terrifying event in her marriage, she immediately stepped into the legal system. If you suddenly find yourself in the middle of a messy divorce, you are not alone! Heidi Carlson Heidi  Carlson is a Dome...

Do you ever feel like you’re putting on a mask for everyone around you… including yourself? That’s how it was for Diane Spicer for years! In this episode of Hope Reclaimed, Diane Shares her testimony of discovering that she was hiding her authentic self. Through substance abuse, the pain of sexual abuse as a child and unforgiveness, Diane was hiding. But it wasn’t until she...

It’s time to get transparent! In this latest episode of Hope Reclaimed, we are airing a sermon by Ellie Collins and her husband, Austin Collins from Spirit Life Church in Alexandria, MN. This episode is full of scripture, personal stories as well as practicals for you to apply to your own experience! It’s time to share your struggles with people you trust. Freedom is possible. We belie...

Why is the topic of forgiveness so incredibly challenging? Why does it feel like we’ll never finally arrive there? In this episode of Hope Reclaimed, Ellie Collins interviews Diann Antley about her experience facing divorce. For Diann, forgiveness was the key turning point for healing and stepping into freedom. In this episode, we discuss: Why withholding forgiveness may affect every other r...

In this latest episode of Hope Reclaimed, Ellie Collins interviews Ally Freed from Haven & Hustle. Ally is a mom and she believes her calling goes beyond the home. Committing her life to be the best mom she can be, she also passionate about her job in the corporate world. Ally shares her encouragement and support to other women like her who work and want the best for their family’s as we...

In this latest episode of Hope Reclaimed, Ellie Collins interviews Erin Hente. After experiencing loss herself, she’s now using what she learned to help others. Grief looks different for each person, but there are some tried and true principles that can be adapted for our own individual journeys. Erin Hente Bio Erin Hente lost her husband suddenly in a workplace accident and her entire life...

Did you know it’s possible to find total freedom? It’s true! In this latest episode of Hope Reclaimed, Ellie Collins interviews Kelsi Timm. Kelsi shares her testimony of finding freedom and healing from anxiety and a distorted body image. Through counseling, prayer and relationships, Kelsi moved forward to find freedom and so can you! Register for the next Reclaimed Community Gathering...

Why is trusting God so challenging at times? Why is it that He can feel so quiet at times when we need to hear His voice the most? This is how Erica Dvorak felt when she was starting her business, Faith & Gather. Taking steps of faith, she stepped out to start the business and quickly knew she needed to pivot. Join the Reclaimed Facebook Community // facebook.com/groups/thereclaimed Register f...