Hanging Onto Hope Podcast

Brenda J and Karen W bring back to the show Rebecca Davis, Author of the Untwisting Scriptures book series. In this episode, they discuss book 4, Wolves, Hypocrisy. Sin Leveling, and Righteousness. Brenda and Karen quote from her book and Rebecca untwists the scriptures that have been misunderstood and taken out of context for years. In addition to Rebecca's website is the link to the called to Pe...

Brenda J and Karen W bring back to the show Rebecca Davis, Author of the Untwisting Scriptures book series. In this episode, they discuss book 4, Wolves, Hypocrisy. Sin Leveling, and Righteousness. Brenda and Karen quote from her book and Rebecca untwists the scriptures that have been misunderstood and taken out of context for years. In addition to Rebecca's website is the link to the called to Pe...

Brenda J and Karen W interview Tammy Abernethy and Linda Rinzel. Tammy is the CEO of Hope Women's Centers and Linda is the Center Manager of the Apache Junction location. They discuss how the vision began and how much they have expanded in the last 40 years. They talk about all of their free programs and how they are going to be able to expand their reach to the entire state. All of their resource...

Brenda J and Karen W interview Mya, an emotional abuse survivor from multiple relationships. In this episode, Mya tells her story of her second relationship with a sociopath. The three then discuss in detail the characteristics of a sociopath. They talk about boundaries and how important it is to protect and educate yourself from a sociopath.   https://hangingontohope.org

Brenda J and Karen W interview Mya, an emotional abuse survivor from multiple relationships. In this episode, Mya tells her story of her first relationship with a covert narcissist. The three then discuss in detail the differences between a covert and overt narcissist. They talk about boundaries and how important it is to protect and educate yourself from narcissists.  They give examples of covert...

Brenda J and Karen W are excited to present to you another episode of 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 Sheila. Sheila grew up watching her father's extreme rages and domestically abusing her mothe...

Brenda J and Karen W are excited to present to you another episode of 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 Maggie. Maggie suffered Domestic Violence which led to divorce. Her ex-husband continued usin...

Brenda J and Karen W interview Gini Larsen, a counselor for over 18 years. Brenda and Karen met at a Mending The Soul Group that Gini orchestrated. Gini talks about attachment theory and the 4 different attachment styles in detail. They discuss how abuse and trauma can affect your attachment style. A very educational and fascinating topic! biblicalhopecounseling.org https://hangingontohope.org

In this episode, Brenda J and Karen W discuss body image and young girls obsession with aging and how social media plays a role. Karen reads a quote from Bob Hamp and they wrap up with how loving one another is so important in today's world. We are so grateful to our listeners and appreciate all your support. https://hangingontohope.org

Brenda J and Karen W give an update on their lives and ask you continue to pray for Karen and her father. They talk about how important regulation of the nervous system is and how important it is to recognize and address triggers.  We are so grateful to our listeners and appreciate all your support. https://hangingontohope.org

Brenda J interviews Nycole Wilkins who is an abuse and cancer survivor. Please pray for Karen and her family as she was unable to join the podcast due to spending time with her father who has brain cancer. Nycole gives us an update on her breast cancer journey and discusses how setting boundaries was critical to her well being and health. On a positive note, she discusses how her faith and relatio...

Brenda J and Karen W interview J.L. (Jessica) Moody, Author of Into The Depths: Pursuing Your Calling Through Intimacy With God and an abuse survivor. They dive deep into her book that takes each reader deeper into their own personal journey towards their intimacy and calling from God. Finding your purpose and calling through intimacy with God is so important for abuse survivors' to heal. We hope...

Brenda J and Karen W interview J.L. (Jessica) Moody, Author of Into The Depths: Pursuing Your Calling Through Intimacy With God and an abuse survivor. They dive deep into her book that takes each reader deeper into their own personal journey towards their intimacy and calling from God. Finding your purpose and calling through intimacy with God is so important for abuse survivors' to heal. We hope...

Brenda J and Karen W interview J.L. (Jessica) Moody, Author of Into The Depths: Pursuing Your Calling Through Intimacy With God and an abuse survivor. They dive deep into her book that takes each reader deeper into their own personal journey towards their intimacy and calling from God. Finding your purpose and calling through intimacy with God is so important for abuse survivors' to heal. We hope...

Brenda J and Karen W interview Susan Loper, an abuse survivor and advocate. Susan is the Community Engagement Coordinator for four New Leaf Domestic Violence Shelters in Arizona. They discuss their roles in partnering and volunteering with the O'Tahirah Foundation for the Annual Survivor's Christmas Toy Drive. Brenda and Karen's nonprofit, Hanging Onto Hope, provides hundreds of gifts each year to...

Brenda J and Karen W interview Jeff and Carissa Raderstorf. Carissa is the Founder of Reset Ministries and Jeff is Reset's Life Group Leader. Jeff and Carissa are co-hosts of their podcast Resetology. At Reset, they provide a Biblical path to deal with your past, develop your character, and deepen your relationship with God. Also, their passion is for you to HEAL from your past and gain new skills...

Brenda J and Karen W interview Jeff and Carissa Raderstorf. Carissa is the Founder of Reset Ministries and Jeff is Reset's Life Group Leader. Jeff and Carissa are co-hosts of their podcast Resetology. At Reset, they provide a Biblical path to deal with your past, develop your character, and deepen your relationship with God. Also, their passion is for you to HEAL from your past and gain new skills...

Brenda J and Karen W interview Lyn Smith, an abuse survivor and author of the book, I Just Wanted To Be A Wife, My Successful Disasters. Lyn tells her story of being raised in the church and how her identity got wrapped up in being a wife. This led to several unsuccessful marriages, abuse and infidelity. They discuss how some churches lead you to believe you have two choices: get married or be hel...

Brenda J and Karen W interview Lyn Smith, an abuse survivor and author of the book, I Just Wanted To Be A Wife, My Successful Disasters. Lyn tells her story of being raised in the church and how her identity got wrapped up in being a wife. This led to several unsuccessful marriages, abuse and infidelity. They discuss how some churches lead you to believe you have two choices: get married or be hel...

Brenda J and Karen W interview Maria and Rachel. They are both are in the midst of battles against court abuse where the abuser has gained full custody and decision making of their children. Rachel has returned to the show to give us an update since her first podcast. Maria tells her horrific story of losing her children to the abusive parent. They discuss how the courts have become corrupt and pr...

Brenda J and Karen W interview Maria and Rachel. They are both are in the midst of battles against court abuse where the abuser has gained full custody and decision making of their children. Rachel has returned to the show to give us an update since her first podcast. Maria tells her horrific story of losing her children to the abusive parent. They discuss how the courts have become corrupt and pr...

Brenda J and Karen W interview Bruce C E Fleming, Co-Founder of the Tru316 Foundation, Host of the Eden Podcast, and Author of The Book of Eden. Bruce's wife Joy studied these passages in depth for seven years. Bruce goes through the Book of Eden Bible Study and discusses how Genesis 3:16 has been polluted. They also go over 1 Timothy and much more.  https://tru316.com https://hangingontohope.org

Brenda J and Karen W interview Bruce C E Fleming, Co-Founder of the Tru316 Foundation, Host of the Eden Podcast, and Author of The Book of Eden. Bruce's wife Joy studied these passages in depth for seven years. Bruce goes through the Book of Eden Bible Study and discusses how Genesis 3:16 has been polluted. They also go over 1 Timothy and much more.  https://tru316.com https://hangingontohope.org

Brenda J and Karen W interview Bruce C E Fleming, Co-Founder of the Tru316 Foundation, Host of the Eden Podcast, and Author of The Book of Eden. Bruce's wife Joy studied these passages in depth for seven years. Bruce goes through the Book of Eden Bible Study and discusses how Genesis 3:16 has been polluted. They also go over 1 Timothy and much more.  https://tru316.com https://hangingontohope.org

Brenda J and Karen W bring back to the show Jamie Palmisano. Jamie is Author of Fierce Masterpiece, a health and life coach, and an abuse survivor.  Jamie tells her story in podcast #40 about how she was held hostage and at gunpoint by her abuser. Jamie's new book is inspired by God and each chapter discusses how she was able to heal from abuse. The three women go through each chapter and discuss...