Hanging Onto Hope Podcast

Brenda J and Karen W bring returning guest, Carissa Raderstorf back to the show!  Carissa is the Founder of Reset Ministries and co-host of her podcast Resetology. Carissa is an ordained pastor, counselor, and coach. On this episode, they talk about her upcoming Reset Retreat in Phoenix. They also talk about the importance of boundaries and how to recognize whether old baggage from your past is cr...

Brenda J and Karen W bring returning guest, Carissa Raderstorf back to the show!  Carissa is the Founder of Reset Ministries and co-host of her podcast Resetology. Carissa is an ordained pastor, counselor, and coach. On this episode, they talk about her upcoming Reset Retreat in Phoenix. They also talk about guarding our heart, what is our heart, and touch on boundaries. They also talk about the c...

Brenda J and Karen W bring Andrew Bauman back to the show to discuss his latest book, "How Not To Be An A**" Andrew is an Author, Therapist, and Abuse Advocate and runs The Christian Counseling Center For Sexual Health and Trauma. Andrew goes over the characteristics of a healthy, good and safe man and compares it with a man that is considered an ass. Andrew has healed from a porn addiction and us...

Brenda J and Karen W interview Dr. Pastor Sanghoon Yoo. Pastor Yoo is an advocate and trauma survivor and has dedicated his life to helping train churches in trauma and heal from trauma. Pastor Yoo is the Founder of The Faithful City (TFC), Arizona Trauma Faith Coalition (AZTIFC), Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE), offers trauma informed care training, organizational and systemic change consulta...

Brenda J and Karen W interview Dr. Pastor Sanghoon Yoo. Pastor Yoo is an advocate and trauma survivor and has dedicated his life to helping train churches in trauma and heal from trauma. Pastor Yoo is the Founder of The Faithful City (TFC), Arizona Trauma Faith Coalition (AZTIFC), Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE), offers trauma informed care training, organizational and systemic change consulta...

Brenda J and Karen W interview Dr. Pastor Sanghoon Yoo. Pastor Yoo is an advocate and trauma survivor and has dedicated his life to helping train churches in trauma and heal from trauma. Pastor Yoo is the Founder of The Faithful City (TFC), Arizona Trauma Faith Coalition (AZTIFC), Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE), offers trauma informed care training, organizational and systemic change consulta...

Brenda J and Karen W interview Dr. Pastor Sanghoon Yoo. Pastor Yoo is an advocate and trauma survivor and has dedicated his life to helping train churches in trauma and heal from trauma. Pastor Yoo is the Founder of The Faithful City (TFC), Arizona Trauma Faith Coalition (AZTIFC), Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE), offers trauma informed care training, organizational and systemic change consulta...

Brenda J and Karen W interview Dr. Pastor Sanghoon Yoo. Pastor Yoo is an advocate and trauma survivor and has dedicated his life to helping train churches in trauma and heal from trauma. Pastor Yoo is the Founder of The Faithful City (TFC), Arizona Trauma Faith Coalition (AZTIFC), Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE), offers trauma informed care training, organizational and systemic change consulta...

Brenda J and Karen W interview Bob Hamp, Author, Therapist and Founder of the Think Differently Counseling, Consulting and Connecting Center. He has been a counselor for over thirty years and was a victim of abuse as well.  They take a deep dive into the topic of codependence in an educational, informative, and eye opening conversation. Bob discusses codependency with an easy to understand approac...

Brenda J and Karen W interview Bob Hamp, Author, Therapist and Founder of the Think Differently Counseling, Consulting and Connecting Center. He has been a counselor for over thirty years and was a victim of abuse as well.  They take a deep dive into the topic of codependence in an educational, informative, and eye opening conversation. Bob discusses codependency with an easy to understand approac...

Brenda J and Karen W interview Bob Hamp, Author, Therapist and Founder of the Think Differently Counseling, Consulting and Connecting Center. He has been a counselor for over thirty years and was a victim of abuse as well.  They take a deep dive into the topic of codependence in an educational, informative, and eye opening conversation. Bob discusses codependency with an easy to understand approac...

Sneak Peek Into Episodes 118, 119, and 120 Codependency With Bob Hamp.

Brenda J and Karen W interview Brandi Powell, Founder and CEO of The Village of the Valley Organization which provides free transformational coaching to abuse victims. She is also a Master Certified Transformational Coach. Brandi tells her abuse story and how it led up to helping other abused women. She also explains how the Village of the Valley Organization provides free help and support through...

Brenda J and Karen W interview Brandi Powell, Founder and CEO of The Village of the Valley Organization which provides free transformational coaching to abuse victims. She is also a Master Certified Transformational Coach. Brandi tells her abuse story and how it led up to helping other abused women. She also explains how the Village of the Valley Organization provides free help and support through...

Brenda J and Karen W interview Jennifer Raftis. Jennifer is Director and also a Counselor at New Life Counseling. They dive deep into the effects of trauma on the brain. They also discuss why rest is so important for the brain and talks about ways to relax and reboot the brain through directed rest. She also suggests taking a Sabbath for the brain.  newlifeaz.org

Brenda J and Karen W bring back to the show Carissa Raderstorf. Carissa is the Founder of Reset Ministries and co-host of her podcast Resetology. Carissa is an ordained pastor, counselor, and coach. Carissa talks about the difference between what a healthy/Godly soul tie and an unhealthy soul tie. She explains how abuse creates an unhealthy/unGodly soul tie. Carissa explains that we need to be kin...

Brenda J and Karen W bring back to the show Carissa Raderstorf. Carissa is the Founder of Reset Ministries and co-host of her podcast Resetology. Carissa is an ordained pastor, counselor, and coach. Carissa talks about the difference between what a healthy/Godly soul tie and an unhealthy soul tie. She explains how abuse creates an unhealthy/unGodly soul tie. Carissa explains that we need to be kin...

Brenda J and Karen W interview Leslie Vernick, Author of The Emotionally Destructive Marriage. Leslie is also a well known speaker, counselor, and social worker against abuse. They dive deep into a discussion on her book. Leslie explains emotional abuse and the discussion is so powerful, deep, and educational, that you just have to listen and take it all in. https://leslievernick.com https://hangi...

Brenda J and Karen W interview Leslie Vernick, Author of The Emotionally Destructive Marriage. Leslie is also a well known speaker, counselor, and social worker against abuse. They dive deep into a discussion on her book. Leslie explains emotional abuse and the discussion is so powerful, deep, and educational, that you just have to listen and take it all in.  https://leslievernick.com https://hang...

Brenda J and Karen W interview Lauren Rose, a domestic and cult abuse survivor, advocate, and Communications Coordinator for called To Peace Ministries. In this episode, Lauren Rose tells her story of domestic violence and coercive control in her marriage and how she was able to get out. She also talks more about domestic violence and coercive control and how Called To Peace Ministries was able to...

Brenda J and Karen W interview Lauren Rose, a domestic and cult abuse survivor, advocate, and Communications Coordinator for Called To Peace Ministries. Lauren Rose tells her story of cult abuse and how it led up to her becoming Jane Doe IV in the lawsuit against Bill Gothard.  She also talks about how Joy Forrest and Called To Peace Ministries played an important role in her healing journey. http...

Brenda J and Karen W interview Lauren Rose, a domestic and cult abuse survivor, advocate, and Communications Coordinator for Called To Peace Ministries. Lauren Rose tells her story of cult abuse and how it led up to her becoming Jane Doe IV in the lawsuit against Bill Gothard.  She also talks about how Joy Forrest and Called To Peace Ministries played an important role in her healing journey. http...

Brenda J and Karen W interview Matt and Jackie LeFevers, both worship leaders at The Well Church. Matt is also the social media director. They discuss the Psalms and lamenting and how Jesus lamented as well. They also talk how lament helps in the healing process for abuse victims. A deep dive and must listen. https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLJz-1qbiaPExuxpzxGkIvdt62a8956mb&si=0hEtJaS6gThd0F_n

Brenda J and Karen W interview Matt and Jackie LeFevers, both worship leaders at The Well Church. Matt is also the social media director. They discuss the Psalms and lamenting and how Jesus lamented as well. They also talk how lament helps in the healing process for abuse victims. A deep dive and must listen. https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLJz-1qbiaPExuxpzxGkIvdt62a8956mb&si=0hEtJaS6gThd0F_n

Brenda J and Karen W interview Cristie Schwan, Author of Chaos In My Head, Surviving Divorce and Moving Forward. Cristie tells her abuse story and how it led to writing her poetry book. They read a few of her poems about abuse, self love, and gratitude. Cristie also talks about divorce care and other things she did to heal. A very inspiring podcast with hope to encourage you to pursue what you nee...