Hanging Onto Hope Podcast

Brenda J and Karen W take a deep dive into the subject of suffering. They quote from Joni Eareckson Tada and Steve Estes book, When God Weeps: Why Our Sufferings Matter to the Almighty, with permission from Joni.  They discuss their personal experience and opinion on this controversial topic.  https://hangingontohope.org

Brenda J and Karen Wonder interview Joy Forrest, Author of Called to Peace, A Survivor's Guide To Finding Peace And Healing After Domestic Abuse. She is also the Executive Director of Called To Peace Ministries, an advocate for victims of domestic violence since 1997, and has an MA in Biblical Counseling from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Joy tells some of her story and how she was ab...

Brenda J and Karen Wonder interview Joy Forrest, Author of Called to Peace, A Survivor's Guide To Finding Peace And Healing After Domestic Abuse. She is also the Executive Director of Called To Peace Ministries, an advocate for victims of domestic violence since 1997, and has an MA in Biblical Counseling from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Joy tells some of her story and how she was ab...

Sneak peek into episodes 48 and 49 Called to Peace With Joy Forrest

Brenda J and Karen W interview Geraldine (GiGi} Wynn, an abuse survivor and founder of Inspiring Trees of Hope, an organization dedicated to bringing hope and inspiration to all in the community. Gigi tells her story of abuse and how in one of the lowest times in her life she began drawing trees as a way of drawing closer to God. As she began to heal, God would have her write inspirational message...

Sneak peek into episode 47 Healing with Inspiring trees of Hope With GiGi Wynn.

Brenda J and Karen W interview Carol Wynn, an adultery and betrayal trauma survivor and founder of Eagles Wings 2020, a Nonprofit that provides encouragement to those that need it most.  Carol tells her story and how God was with her every step of the way, including her healing.  Brenda and Karen explain what betrayal trauma is, the 4 types, the physical effects, and ways to heal. https://www.eagl...

Sneak peek into episode 46 Healing From Betrayal Trauma and Adultery With Carol Wynn

Brenda J and Karen W interview Gwen, an abuse survivor and Celebrate Recovery Leader. Gwen tells her story of abuse and explains co-dependency and how it affected her marriage. She talks about her healing journey and how far she has come.

Brenda J and Karen Wonder bring Tahirah Ogletree back the show for an update on the House Of Hope and Christmas toy drive for domestic violence shelters. Tahirah is an Author, Actress, Indie Filmmaker and Founder of the O'tahirah Foundation.  She also shares a little of her story and struggles she and her family faced this year. otahirah.org https://hangingontohope.org

Brenda J and Karen W interview Danielle Foreman, an expert in finance, startups, and trust planning. She is also an abuse survivor.  They go over in detail the red flags and examples of financial abuse. She also discuss the importance of staying safe and the steps to take once you discover you are in a financially abusive relationship. Danielle gives sound financial and spiritual advice when it co...

Sneak peek into episode 43 Recognizing and Recovering From Financial Abuse With Danielle Foreman

Brenda J and Karen Wonder are so excited to present to you Real People Real Voices, a series of mini podcasts that focus on healing. We interview abuse survivors that are ready and willing to share their stories so it can bring healing to them and to our listeners. In this episode we interview Brian and Danielle. Brian is the first man to share his story about his abuse and to have a voice. Daniel...

Sneak peek into episode 42 real People Real Voices With Brian and Danielle

Sneak Peek into episode 41 How Abuse and Trauma Affect the Brain with Jennifer Raftis

Brenda J and Karen Wonder interview Jamie Palmisano, an abuse and trauma survivor, and life and health coach. Jamie tells her story of childhood sexual abuse and her amazing story of courage and strength as an adult being held at gunpoint by her abuser. She talks about how the childhood trauma affected her and how she has healed and helped others heal.  thehotline.org @jamiec63

Sneak peek into episode 40 My Story of Healing From Childhood Abuse and Adult Trauma with Jamie Palmisano

Brenda J and Karen W interview Patrick Weaver, an author, blogger, kingdom builder, entrepeneur, and leading life and business strategist. They dive deep into Patrick's many inspiring posts and blogs discussing abuse and healing.  It is very soul stirring and empowering for victims of toxic, narcissistic, and destructive relationship abuse.  https://patrickweaver.org https://hangingontohope.org

Brenda J and Karen W interview Patrick Weaver, an author, kingdom builder, entrepeneur, and leading life and business strategist. They dive deep into Patrick's many inspiring posts and blogs discussing abuse and healing. It is very soul stirring and empowering for victims of toxic, narcissistic, and destructive relationship abuse. https://patrickweaver.org https://hangingontohope.org https://www.t...

Sneak peek into episodes 38 and 39 for He Walks With Me, From The Heart of Patrick Weaver

Brenda J and Karen Wonder interview Jess Connolly, author of Breaking Free From Body Shame. Brenda and Karen share their personal stories of body shame. Jess talks about how body image is spiritual and that the truth is that our bodies are good because God made them and God does not make bad things. She also talks about putting more realistic images in social media would make a big difference in r...

Brenda J and Karen Wonder interview Jess Connolly, author of Breaking Free From Body Shame. Brenda and Karen share their personal stories of body shame. Jess talks about how body image is spiritual and that the truth is that our bodies are good because God made them and God does not make bad things. She also talks about putting more realistic images in social media would make a big difference in r...

Sneak peek into episodes 36 and 37 of Breaking Free From Body Shame with Jess Connolly 

Brenda J and Karen Wonder interview Megan Owen Cox, founder of Mountain City Christian Counseling. Megan has a Masters degree in pastoral counseling and is certified in crises response, suicidology, bereavement, EMDR, and DNMS therapies. We discuss these amazing therapies. Megan is an abuse survivor and tells a little of her story. She has dedicated her life to helping victims of abuse heal.    ht...

Sneak Peak into Episode 35 Healing Therapies From Abuse and Trauma with Megan Owen Cox