Hanging Onto Hope Podcast

On this episode, Brenda J. and Karen B. are joined by Nina Batista , a licensed clinical social worker, therapist, and educator who helps survivors of narcissistic abuse. She works with individuals, families, and groups navigating trauma, addiction, mood disorders, and relationship challenges. Nina shares a little of her own story and how she became passionate about helping survivors of narcissist...

Brenda J and Karen W interview Celestia Tracy and Nancy Galassini-Gunn on their book Explore, A Guided Journey to Being Loved. Celestia is Co-Founder of Mending the Soul, author of twelve books and workbooks, and a professional trauma counselor.  Drawing from twenty-five years of teaching and training experience in areas of abuse and healing, secondary trauma, intimacy and bonding, biblical sexual...

Brenda J and Karen W interview Celestia Tracy and Nancy Galassini-Gunn on their book Explore, A Guided Journey to Being Loved. Celestia is Co-Founder of Mending the Soul, author of twelve books and workbooks, and a professional trauma counselor.  Drawing from twenty-five years of teaching and training experience in areas of abuse and healing, secondary trauma, intimacy and bonding, biblical sexual...

Brenda J and Karen W interview Celestia Tracy and Nancy Galassini-Gunn on their book Explore, A Guided Journey to Being Loved. Celestia is Co-Founder of Mending the Soul, author of twelve books and workbooks, and a professional trauma counselor.  Drawing from twenty-five years of teaching and training experience in areas of abuse and healing, secondary trauma, intimacy and bonding, biblical sexual...

Sneak peek into episodes 94, 95, and 96, Explore, A Guided Journey To Being Loved With Celestia Tracy and Nancy Galassini-Gunn

Brenda J and Karen B interview Steven Tracy, co-founder and co-author of Mending the Soul.  Mending the Soul is a healing from abuse resource that meets in small groups and discusses six different types of abuse. We dive into deep discussion with Steven and get his expert opinion. https://mendingthesoul.org https://hangingontohope.org

Brenda J. and Karen B. welcome back to the show Carissa Raderstorf . Carissa is an ordained minister, board-certified pastoral counselor, and founder of Reset Ministries. She oversees Reset Retreats, Reset Together, personalized coaching, and intensive story work. Passionate about helping people experience emotional healing, relational growth, and a deeper connection with God, Carissa holds an M.A...

Brenda J. and Karen B. welcome back to the show Carissa Raderstorf . Carissa is an ordained minister, board-certified pastoral counselor, and founder of Reset Ministries. She oversees Reset Retreats, Reset Together, personalized coaching, and intensive story work. Passionate about helping people experience emotional healing, relational growth, and a deeper connection with God, Carissa holds an M.A...

Brenda J. and Karen W. are honored to welcome Teresa Hayes , founder and executive director of  Unfinished Grace, and certified in TRLC and CLC. In this powerful episode, Teresa shares her personal story and how God led her to launch her nonprofit created to provide a FREE tool for healing and restoration for women everywhere. Teresa offers coaching services, unplanned pregnancy support, mentoring...

Brenda J. and Karen W. are honored to welcome Teresa Hayes , founder and executive director of  Unfinished Grace, and certified in TRLC and CLC. In this powerful episode, Teresa shares her personal story and how God led her to launch her nonprofit created to provide a FREE tool for healing and restoration for women everywhere. Teresa offers coaching services, unplanned pregnancy support, mentoring...

Brenda J and Karen B welcome Dr. Ingrid Faro, interim president and professor of Old Testament at Northern Seminary, to the show. With an extensive academic background, including leadership roles at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School and the Scandinavian School of Theology, Dr. Faro brings both scholarly insight and pastoral depth to the conversation as we discuss her book, Redeeming Eden: How Wo...

Brenda J and Karen B welcome Dr. Ingrid Faro, interim president and professor of Old Testament at Northern Seminary, to the show. With an extensive academic background, including leadership roles at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School and the Scandinavian School of Theology, Dr. Faro brings both scholarly insight and pastoral depth to the conversation as we discuss her book, Redeeming Eden: How Wo...

Brenda J and Karen B welcome Dr. Ingrid Faro, interim president and professor of Old Testament at Northern Seminary, to the show. With an extensive academic background, including leadership roles at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School and the Scandinavian School of Theology, Dr. Faro brings both scholarly insight and pastoral depth to the conversation as we discuss her book, Redeeming Eden: How Wo...

Brenda J. and Karen B. welcome Steve Tracy back to the show to discuss his powerful new book, To Heal or Harm: Scripture's Use as Poison or Medicine for Abuse Survivors . Steve is an author, theologian, and former pastor, as well as president and international director of Mending the Soul Ministries . He and his wife, Celestia, co-founded and co-lead this global nonprofit, which equips churches an...

Brenda J. and Karen B. welcome Steve Tracy back to the show to discuss his powerful new book, To Heal or Harm: Scripture's Use as Poison or Medicine for Abuse Survivors . Steve is an author, theologian, and former pastor, as well as president and international director of Mending the Soul Ministries . He and his wife, Celestia, co-founded and co-lead this global nonprofit, which equips churches an...

Brenda J. and Karen B. welcome special guest Sarah Trop—award-winning designer, author, founder of Funcycled, and winner of Flea Market Flip —for a powerful and inspiring conversation. Sarah shares her journey into design, including how she won Flea Market Flip.  She specializes in trauma-informed design and has partnered with nonprofits serving survivors of domestic violence, human trafficking, a...

Brenda J is joined by special guest co-host Mandy—one of our board members and a familiar voice from past episodes—for an inspiring and eye-opening conversation with Luke Mickelson , founder of Sleep in Heavenly Peace , the largest child bed charity in the United States. In part one,  Luke shares his powerful story of discovering purpose and what led him to begin building beds for children who wer...

Brenda J is joined by special guest co-host Mandy—one of our board members and a familiar voice from past episodes—for an inspiring and eye-opening conversation with Luke Mickelson , founder of Sleep in Heavenly Peace , the largest child bed charity in the United States. In this episode, Luke shares his powerful story of discovering purpose and what led him to begin building beds for children who...

Brenda J. and Karen W. welcome Dr. Terence Lester to the show. Dr. Lester is an author, storyteller, public speaker, and community activist, as well as the founder and executive director of Love Beyond Walls . In this episode, we discuss his powerful book From Dropout to Doctorate: Breaking the Chains of Educational Injustice . This conversation becomes raw, honest, and deeply personal as Dr. Lest...

Brenda J. and Karen W. welcome Dr. Terence Lester to the show. Dr. Lester is an author, storyteller, public speaker, and community activist, as well as the founder and executive director of Love Beyond Walls . In this episode, we discuss his powerful book From Dropout to Doctorate: Breaking the Chains of Educational Injustice . This conversation becomes raw, honest, and deeply personal as Dr. Lest...

As one of our featured podcasts for Night of Hope 8 , one of the largest anti–human trafficking awareness events in Arizona, Brenda J and Karen B are honored to interview Sherrie Cavalari, f ounder of Red Rover SOS. One of the most powerful moments in this episode is a simple phrase that could save a life: "Red Rover SOS." If someone is being trafficked or feels unsafe, saying those words can disc...

Brenda J and Karen W interview Sheri Lopez, Founder of Pearl At The Mailbox, which works to end child grooming and exploitation in America through prevention, education, and awareness. Sheri is also an Author, Speaker, Prevention Educator, Law Changer, and Family Advocate for the trafficked. Sheri tells her story of how she was groomed and trafficked at age 15 while she was living at home with her...

Brenda J and Karen W interview Sheri Lopez, Founder of Pearl At The Mailbox, which works to end child grooming and exploitation in America through prevention, education, and awareness. Sheri is also an Author, Speaker, Prevention Educator, Law Changer, and Family Advocate for the trafficked. Sheri tells her story of how she was groomed and trafficked at age 15 while she was living at home with her...

Brenda J and Karen W interview Jessica and Ruth, both who work with human trafficking victims through their non profits. Jessica tells her story of how she escaped human trafficking and her mother was actually trafficked. Both women talk about how they help human trafficking victims and discuss the signs to look for to help put an end to this horrific form of abuse and trauma.   National Trafficki...

Brenda J and Karen W interview Jessica and Ruth, both who work with human trafficking victims through their non profits. Jessica tells her story of how she escaped human trafficking and her mother was actually trafficked. Both women talk about how they help human trafficking victims and discuss the signs to look for to help put an end to this horrific form of abuse and trauma.  National Traffickin...