Cheer UP! Podcast

Send us Fan Mail Join hosts Kara R. Hunt and Cheri Swalwell on this heartwarming episode of the Cheer UP! Podcast as we kick off our 2026 season with a deep dive into Isaiah 26:3—"You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you." Discover how this timeless Scripture can bring God's calming presence into your everyday challenges, helping you...

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Send us Fan Mail What if true, lasting joy isn't something we have to chase, but is waiting for us right where we left it? In this heartfelt episode, we explore the profound joy found in the parable of the Prodigal Son. We'll unpack how this powerful story of rebellion, redemption, and a father's unconditional love serves as a roadmap for finding reconciliation and deep, soul-satisf...

Send us Fan Mail What does biblical joy look like in the grit of everyday life? This week on the Cheer UP! Podcast, we dive deep into a powerful story of unrestrained praise: King David's ecstatic dance before the Lord as the Ark returns to Jerusalem (1 Samuel 6). We'll explore what this ancient account teaches us about the nature of true, God-centered joy that isn't dependent on ou...

Send us Fan Mail In our latest episode, we explore the deep well of Biblical joy that sustains us through life’s challenges. Drawing from Nehemiah 8:10, Phillipians 4:4, James 1:2, and John 16:33, we discuss how God’s joy isn’t dependent on circumstances but flows from our relationship with Him. Join us as we explore practical ways to carry this supernatural joy into your daily routine, relationsh...

Send us Fan Mail What does radical freedom really mean in a world full of unseen chains? Join us this week as we explore the powerful story of Onesimus from the book of Philemon and uncover how the Apostle Paul’s wisdom speaks directly to our modern struggles with mental, spiritual, and emotional captivity. Whether you’re wrestling with anxiety, past hurts, or simply feeling stuck, this episode of...

Send us Fan Mail Join us this week on the Cheer UP! Podcast as we dive into Acts 16:16-40, exploring how praise and worship can shatter the chains of captivity—not just spiritually, but mentally and emotionally. Discover biblical truths that bring liberation and renewed strength, and learn how to apply them to your daily walk. Whether you're facing internal struggles or seeking deeper freedom...

Send us Fan Mail Join us this week on the Cheer UP! Podcast as we explore the powerful story of Mark 2:1-12, where Jesus offers both physical healing and spiritual freedom to a paralyzed man. Discover how this transformative moment speaks directly to the captivities we all face—whether mental, emotional, or spiritual. If you’ve ever felt weighed down by worry, doubt, or despair, this episode is an...

Send us Fan Mail What does ancient Israel's journey out of Egypt have to do with your struggle with anxiety, fear, or emotional bondage? In this week's episode, we explore how God’s powerful deliverance in Exodus 1–15 offers a blueprint for breaking free from any form of captivity—whether spiritual, mental, or emotional. Let’s journey together from bondage to breakthrough, and discover h...

Send us Fan Mail What does true freedom really mean? In this episode, we dive into God's Word to uncover the profound biblical meaning of freedom through John 8:36 and Galatians 5:1. Discover how Christ's liberation transforms our lives and empowers us to walk in genuine spiritual liberty. Join us for this encouraging discussion that will uplift your heart and strengthen your faith. Don&...

Send us Fan Mail Come along as we explore the inspiring tale of Naaman, the powerful Syrian commander whose life was transformed by a simple act of faith. Despite his initial pride and frustration, he learned that healing and blessing often come through humble obedience—not always in the way we expect. This episode delves into how we can muster faith for ourselves in our own struggles, doubts, and...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when your faith isn't for you, but for someone who can't find it for themselves? This week, we're diving into the powerful story of the paralytic man whose dedicated friends carried him to Jesus—literally tearing through a roof to get him to the feet of the Savior. Their bold act of intercession led to a miracle of both physical healing and profound spi...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever wondered if you were made for more? In this inspiring episode, we journey into the captivating story of Queen Esther—a young woman who discovered her faith was the key to her divine purpose. Facing unimaginable pressure and risk, she had to choose between her safety and her calling. We'll unpack how her courage wasn't born from fearlessness, but from a deep...

Send us Fan Mail Step back into a world that had forgotten its Creator, and meet a man who stood alone in his faithfulness. In this uplifting episode of the Cheer UP! Podcast, we dive deep into the incredible story of Noah—a man who built an ark on dry land because he believed every single word God said. We'll explore what it truly means to walk with God, even when His instructions don't...

Send us Fan Mail What does it truly mean to walk by faith and not by sight? In this episode of Cheer UP! we begin an inspiring series on Biblical faith—what it is, how it works, and why it changes everything. Over the next few weeks, we’ll explore unforgettable stories of faith in action: from Noah building the ark, to Esther risking her life, to the paralytic man lowered through the roof, and Naa...

Send us Fan Mail We all face giants—fear, doubt, adversity—that seem too big to overcome. This week on Cheer UP!, we draw strength from one of the Bible’s most beloved stories: David and Goliath. From 1 Samuel 17, we’ll explore how a young shepherd’s unwavering trust in God brought down a mighty warrior. Paired with the powerful promises of Jeremiah 17:7–8, this episode will encourage you to stand...

Send us Fan Mail When the trap was set and the lions were hungry, Daniel’s faith never wavered. In this uplifting episode of Cheer UP!, we step into Daniel 6 to witness a profound example of steadfast trust under pressure. We'll explore how his unwavering devotion—anchored by the promises in Isaiah 26:3-4—brought him divine peace and protection in the most terrifying of circumstances. Let thi...

Send us Fan Mail Finding courage in the story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, and God's promise to be with us in every trial. When the world turns up the heat, where does your trust lie? This week on Cheer UP!, we draw courage from the timeless story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego. Faced with a fiery trial, they chose unshakable faith in God over fear of man. We'll explore their...

Send us Fan Mail Need a fresh dose of weekend hope? In this brand-new episode we linger on Proverbs 3:5–6, walking together through what it really means to “trust in the Lord with all your heart” when the road bends in ways we don’t understand. Expect gentle honesty, practical steps for surrendering control, and a few stories that just might make you laugh through the tears. New conversations drop...

Send us Fan Mail “Biblical Trust”—a gentle walk through the places where God gives His word—and then makes it true. In these short, soul-steadying episodes, we’ll watch with Daniel as lions enter the den - ready to rip him to pieces. Stand beside a trembling David eyeing Goliath, and cheer Paul & Silas on as they sing their way out of prison. Together we’ll feel the ground firm up when God is...

Send us Fan Mail The Final Blow In this last dispatch, demon Junior Tempter Wormwood receives the unkindest cut of all: the senior demon Screwtape’s bill of divorce, signed, sealed, and garnished with sulfuric relish. Listen in as we discuss C.S. Lewis’s razor-sharp finale where prayer turns to panic, where every fallen strategy ricochets into divine fireworks, and where Hell finally swallows its...

Send us Fan Mail LOVE, WAR, AND WHIFFS OF BRIMSTONE: THE DEVIL’S BEST-LAID PLANS BACKFIRE The demon Wormwood is in free-fall, God is closing in, and Wormwood's demonic uncle Screwtape is preparing for the final reprimand. In this episode we discuss how the senior demon barks out his feverish counter-strategies: how to poison humility, warp it into vanity, and how to make their human charge pr...

Send us Fan Mail This encore episode drops us into the demon Screwtape’s masterclass on weaponizing wounded pride. The target? A freshly converted believer whose greatest threat isn’t outright sin, but a simmering grudge against a godly woman who dared to correct him. Screwtape then teaches his demonic nephew, Wormwood, how to polish offense into idolatry—turning every sermon, song, and sacrificia...

Send us Fan Mail From Pulpit to Protest—How Satan Weaponizes Noble Causes to Silence Your Prayers. Screwtape flips the script—truth itself becomes the bait, politics and “social justice” the camouflage.  In this episode, we expose how Satan weaponizes noble causes to drown prayer in noise. Screwtape upgrades from whispers to full-spectrum psy-ops—truth bent through politics, “justice,” and spiritu...

Send us Fan Mail In this encore episode of C.S. Lewis's, Screwtape Letters, we discuss letters 20 & 21, where the head demon Screwtape schools his nephew Wormwood on how to twist his humans “spare moments” into soul-snares—convince the human the schedule is his, and God's gentle interruptions will feel like theft. We unpack Screwtape's playbook against “time entitlement,” and as...