A Burst of Hope

Send us a Text Message and let us know what you think! Psalm 119 is the longest chapter in the bible. Arranged in an acrostic pattern using the 22 letters of the Hebrew alphabet, this psalm gives God glory for His revealed Word. Today, Martha and Kim invite you to join them for a peek inside this poetic praise of the Author and Living Word Himself. We hope you'll walk away with a deeper hunge...

Send us a Text Message and let us know what you think! Do you ever have trouble remembering? There are lots of supplements on the market these days to help with improving our memories, yet the power in remembering as it applies in scripture teaches us some beautiful, life giving truth. Come sit with us, and peek over the edge into that book of holy writ that we tend to want to gloss over, Lamentat...

Send us a Text Message and let us know what you think! On today's podcast, Martha and Kim invite you to gather around the power of story; specifically the one in the Gospel of John, Chapter 4, about the woman at the well. The encounter this woman had with the Living Christ turned her world upside down, so much so that she left her water jar there, the very need that led her to the well in the...

Send us a Text Message and let us know what you think! We made it to 2023 by the grace of God!!! Today Martha and Kim are gathered around the table with their dear friend and this podcast's producer, Priscilla Carr. Let's begin this new year together gazing at Hope woven all through God's Word. Wherever we find our selves this January, 2023, Jesus enters through our locked doors and...

Send us a Text Message and let us know what you think! Welcome to A Burst Of Hope! Today Martha and Kim continue their conversation around the words of Christmas. We put these words around our homes, but Martha paints a beautiful picture of giving and receiving these words into our hearts. As you wrap those last minute gifts or bake cookies or just sit down for a minute to breathe, we're so t...

Send us a Text Message and let us know what you think! Welcome to this week's episode of A Burst Of Hope where Martha and Kim share conversation around the words of Christmas, especially "hope." It's one of our favorite words around here and we couldn't think of a better time to delve into the beauty and complexity of hope than the Christmas season. Our table is all set an...

Send us a Text Message and let us know what you think! Today's episode of A Burst Of Hope is a very special one as Martha and Kim welcome Lisa Appelo to the podcast. Lisa is a widow and a single mom to 7 children. She is the author of a new book called "Life Can Be Good Again" and a speaker with great compassion for those who are grieving, especially during this time of year. Her ge...

Send us a Text Message and let us know what you think! On today's episode of "A Burst Of Hope," we are so excited to welcome our guest Jan Morton! Jan is a Pastor's wife, Gran Jan to 5, and has been a Women's Ministry Leader for many years. She began a ministry called "Tasting Grace"  a mentoring in the kitchen for women of all ages. You will absolutely love Jan&...

Send us a Text Message and let us know what you think! 'Tis the season to name our blessings and count them one by one! You are certainly one of our greatest blessings, the friends, old and new, who have come along with us on this journey of making much of the hope we have in Jesus. This week, we celebrate the bounty and provision of God; we'll be at table with those we love to enjoy foo...

Send us a Text Message and let us know what you think! Join us today for Part 2 with Stephanie Griffin. Please go back and enjoy Part 1 of her story from last week. This week Stephanie continues to take us with her on her personal journey of coming to know the attributes of our God of Hope. Welcome to the table today!!! We're so glad you're here, Please consider sharing this podcast with...

Send us a Text Message and let us know what you think! Martha and Kim are thrilled to welcome Stephanie Griffin as a  guest on the podcast today. Stephanie is a wife and a mother of 2 recently married children. She's been a teacher for many years and uses her gifts of hospitality and generosity to bless so many people. You will be encouraged today as Stephanie shares how Hope is very personal...

Send us a Text Message and let us know what you think! Today on the podcast we're thrilled to have Connie Durham as our guest. Connie describes herself as a passionate defender of marriage and family and loves to share hope by helping families learn how to get along better. You will hear practical and inspirational solutions on the show today, but there are so many more wonderful resources on...

Send us a Text Message and let us know what you think! Today we are privileged to have Melissa Senn Howard as our guest. Melissa is married and is the Director of Amazing Grace Homes for women. She's also the owner of Maggie Gene Florals.  You'll hear how her life was turned upside down as she came to understand her identity in Christ and now her passion is to see other women come to kno...

Send us a Text Message and let us know what you think! Welcome to our first episode of Season 2!! On today's episode we are so excited to welcome Nancy Bonner to the table! Nancy is a Wife, a Mom, a Mimi and is recently retired after a very successful career with Mary Kay Cosmetics for 44 years! She's a leader and a mentor to many women. She lives to "enjoy the journey" in what...

Send us a Text Message and let us know what you think! Today  we are celebrating our official one year anniversary of A Burst Of Hope!!  That’s 52 weeks of amazing guests who have been willing to share their stories! And 52 weeks of fabulous friends, old and new, who have tuned in to listen and joined us at the table! We are beyond thankful to: Jesus- whose Hope never disappoints and whose Grace w...

Send us a Text Message and let us know what you think! Thanks for joining us today!  We're so grateful to have Angela Scott on the podcast this week. Angela is a mother of three, a writer and blogger, and a ministry leader. She loves and teaches Liturgical Dance and is passionate about encouraging women in their identity as a Daughter of the King. As she shares her story today, you'll he...

Send us a Text Message and let us know what you think! Hello dear friends! Thank you for joining us today for Part 2 of Pat Elsberry's story! if you haven't listened to Part 1 yet, please go on over and listen to last week's episode first. (Episode 51 - Part 1 of Pat's story) Today, Pat shares how her grief led her to run to the Father, over and over. He gave her a peace that p...

Send us a Text Message and let us know what you think! This week we are so pleased to welcome Pat Elsberry to the podcast. Pat is a Wife, a Mom, and a Grandmother. She is a blogger and an author. She shares bravely and openly about the tragic loss of her daughter and how the God of Hope has never left her side. The reality of grief in this world is unquestionable, yet the journey of walking with a...

Send us a Text Message and let us know what you think! On this episode we welcome our friend Tonya Ortkiese to the table. Tonya is on the leadership team for Touching Hearts Ministries; she and her husband are expert gardeners and bee- keepers. She loves being a Grandma, and she brings the fun to every gathering. Today she shares, in perfect storyteller fashion, some treasures from her journey of...

Send us a Text Message and let us know what you think! Today on  A Burst Of Hope we welcome Cindy Watson to the podcast. Cindy has been a long time friend and has been involved in many areas of work and ministry, including bible teacher, church staff Children's Minister, and starting  her own non-profit family ministry. Cindy's life verse is Galatians 2:20 and as she shares her story tod...

Send us a Text Message and let us know what you think! Welcome to A Burst Of Hope. On today's episode, Martha and Kim share about what it means to walk purposefully, with eyes wide open, staring at Jesus and following his lead. After some recent events, Kim shares from her time of being "made to lie down in green pastures" and how the  Shepherd is restoring her soul. Do you need som...

Send us a Text Message and let us know what you think! On this week's episode of A Burst Of Hope, we are so thrilled to have our very own producer, Priscilla Carr,  join in as co-host with Martha. Priscilla has been a guest in the past and we love when she sits with us at the table to encourage us and share the treasures God has given her. Thank you for joining us today! If you like what you...

Send us a Text Message and let us know what you think! Today's guest on  A Burst Of Hope is our very dear friend and ministry partner, Daphne Williams. You will find this episode full of encouragement and hope as Daphne shares her journey of living this life in Christ. If you want more joy in your life, more purpose, more security, then pull a seat up to the table and lean in with us. Thank y...

Send us a Text Message and let us know what you think! We're excited to welcome Amber Stewart to the podcast today! Amber, or as she is affectionately known as Giddy, has an infectious smile and demeanor that reflect the hope she has in Jesus. She's a wife and mom and has worked in the education field in many areas. She is currently the Chief Culture and Strategy Officer for WellSpring L...

Send us a Text Message and let us know what you think! Today we welcome back Robin Dixon to the podcast. Robin joined us in episodes 4 and 5; be sure to check those out if you haven't yet. In her unique, passionate way, Robin brings us up to date in her newest season of life and how she is experiencing God of Hope. Her love for God's Word is infectious and if you need to learn how to enc...