Hanging Onto Hope Podcast

Brenda J and Karen W interview Sherry Gaba and Carla Romo. Sherry is host of the Love Fix Podcast and a psychotherapist. Sherry is the go to expert along with Dr. Drew Pinsky on VH1's #1 "Celebrity Rehab" or have seen her on Access Live, The Bio Channel or Showbiz Tonight talking about her book, "Love Smacked: How To Stop Relationship Addiction and Codependency to Find Everlasting Love." Her Co-ho...

Brenda J and Karen W interview Sherry Gaba and Carla Romo. Sherry is host of the Love Fix Podcast and a psychotherapist. Sherry is the go to expert along with Dr. Drew Pinsky on VH1's #1 "Celebrity Rehab" or have seen her on Access Live, The Bio Channel or Showbiz Tonight talking about her book, "Love Smacked: How To Stop Relationship Addiction and Codependency to Find Everlasting Love." Her Co-ho...

Brenda J and Karen W interview Kate Miller, Author of  Peering Through The Pain, A Journey From Suppression To Liberation. Katie grew up in the Amish community and tells her story of how she found freedom in her book. She talks about her struggles and how it led to her being set free from her abusive husband. She explains how she can relate to so many woman since the Amish only receive up to an 8t...

Brenda J and Karen W Interview Dustin Bailey, a Regional Mental Health Champion for Celebrate Recovery, and has a PhD. in general psychology. He also studied forensic psychology, addiction counseling, Christian Studies, applied business management, as well as being in the Air Force. Dustin tells a little of story and how his own clinical mental health diagnosis led up to becoming a Regional Mental...

Brenda J and Karen W Interview Dustin Bailey, a Regional Mental Health Champion for Celebrate Recovery, and has a PhD. in general psychology. He also studied forensic psychology, addiction counseling, Christian Studies, applied business management, as well as being in the Air Force. Dustin tells a little of story and how his own clinical mental health diagnosis led up to becoming a Regional Mental...

We apologize to our listeners. We had to pull the original episode to protect the identity of one of our guests. Brenda J and Karen W interview Jane Doe and Rachel. Jane Doe has helped form the  Arizona Parents Against Court Corruption Coalition and is herself a victim of Domestic Violence and court abuse. Rachel is a survivor of Domestic Violence and court abuse. Rachel shares her story which inv...

We apologize to our listeners. We had to pull the original episode to protect the identity of one of our guests. Brenda J and Karen W interview Jane Doe and Rachel. Jane Doe has helped form the  Arizona Parents Against Court Corruption Coalition and is herself a victim of Domestic Violence and court abuse. Rachel is a survivor of Domestic Violence and court abuse. Rachel shares her story which inv...

Brenda J and Karen W interview Bob Hamp, the Counselor and Founder of the Think Differently Counseling, Consulting and Connecting Center. He has been a counselor for over thirty years and is also an Author of several books. Bob was a victim of abuse for 30 years and it has given him first hand perspective and experience.  He discusses the dynamics of abuse in an enlightening, easy to understand ma...

Brenda J and Karen W interview Bob Hamp, the Counselor and Founder of the Think Differently Counseling, Consulting and Connecting Center. He has been a counselor for over thirty years and is also an Author of several books. Bob was a victim of abuse for 30 years and it has given him first hand perspective and experience.  He discusses the dynamics of abuse in an enlightening, easy to understand ma...

Sneak Peek into Episodes 54 and 55 Understanding The Dynamics of Abuse with Bob Hamp

Brenda J and Karen W interview Jess Nagy, Founder of Mosaic Motherhood. Jess is certified in trauma support, mental health coaching, and Tru316 Bible Study resources. She uses her 20 years experience and expertise along with her personal experience to help other solo moms in their co-parenting journey. Jess shares her personal story and talks about healthy ways to co-parent with an abusive/toxic p...

Brenda J and Karen W interview Jess Nagy, Founder of Mosaic Motherhood. Jess is certified in trauma support, mental health coaching, and Tru316 Bible Study resources. She uses her 20 years experience and expertise along with her personal experience to help other solo moms in their co-parenting journey. Jess shares her personal story and talks about healthy ways to co-parent with an abusive/toxic p...

Brenda J and Karen W. bring back to the show F Remy Diederich, a Pastor, Blogger, and Author of many books including, "Healing the Hurts of Your Past, A Guide To Overcoming the Pain of Shame". They start out with a quiz to see if shame is a struggle for you. Then they talk in depth of how shame can debilitate every area of your life and how believing God's truth can set you free. A deep dive into...

Brenda J and Karen W bring Nycole Wilkins back to the show. Nycole has psychology degree and years of professional experience in the field of abuse. She is also an abuse and breast cancer survivor. Nycole opens up about her current re diagnosis of invasive breast cancer after her double mastectomy. She also opens up about her chemotherapy and radiation treatments and the emotional toll cancer play...

Brenda J and Karen W bring Nycole Wilkins back to the show. Nycole has psychology degree and years of professional experience in the field of abuse. She is also an abuse and breast cancer survivor. Nycole opens up about her current re diagnosis of invasive breast cancer after her double mastectomy. She also opens up about her chemotherapy and radiation treatments and the emotional toll cancer play...

Brenda J and Karen W interview Pastor Mike Jones, the Founder of Patriarch Project. Pastor Mike started out as an entrepreneur, but felt called to Bible College where he earned a Master of Divinity in Biblical Studies. He has a passion to teach from the original languages of Scripture, in light of the historical context in which the Bible was written. He uses a storied approach and uses examples f...

Brenda J and Karen W interview Pastor Mike Jones, the Founder of Patriarch Project. Pastor Mike started out as an entrepreneur, but felt called to Bible College where he earned a Master of Divinity in Biblical Studies. He has a passion to teach from the original languages of Scripture, in light of the historical context in which the Bible was written. He uses a storied approach and uses examples f...

Brenda J and Karen W interview Allison, a former member of Bill Gothard's cult. Allison tells her story of growing up in a cult and how she has been able to heal. Brenda J also shares a little of her experience. This is a very educational podcast as well as they go over the characteristics of cult leaders and a checklist to help identify cults.

Brenda J and Karen W interview Allison, a former member of Bill Gothard's cult. Allison tells her story of growing up in a cult and how she has been able to heal. Brenda J also shares a little of her experience. This is a very educational podcast as well as they go over the characteristics of cult leaders and a checklist to help identify cults.

Sneak Peek into episodes 75 and 76 Understanding Cults With Allison

Brenda J and Karen W interview Pastor Mike Jones, the Founder of Patriarch Project. Pastor Mike started out as an entrepreneur, but felt called to Bible College where he earned a Master of Divinity in Biblical Studies. He has a passion to teach from the original languages of Scripture, in light of the historical context in which the Bible was written. He uses a storied approach and uses examples f...

Brenda J and Karen W discuss the details of their recent trip to Europe. They visited London, Paris, and Rome. They open up about their fears and anxieties before, during, and after the trip and how God helped them through it all. It was a healing, life changing, breakthrough trip for both of them. They also discuss the commonality of abuse throughout the world and hope to encourage their listener...

Brenda J and Karen W bring back to the show Sheila Wray Gregoire and Rebecca Gregoire Lindenbach. They are both Podcasters and Authors of several books. They discuss their new book, She Deserves Better: Raising Girls to Resist Toxic Teachings on Sex, Self, and Speaking Up. In this book, they interview 7000 young women and discuss their experiences in churches as teens and what messages they heard...

Brenda J and Karen W bring back to the show Sheila Wray Gregoire and Rebecca Gregoire Lindenbach. They are both Podcasters and Authors of several books. They discuss their new book, She Deserves Better: Raising Girls to Resist Toxic Teachings on Sex, Self, and Speaking Up. In this book, they interview 7000 young women and discuss their experiences in churches as teens and what messages they heard...

Sneak peek into episodes 121 and 122,  She Deserves Better: Raising Girls to Resist Toxic Teachings on Sex, Self, and Speaking Up With Sheila Wray Gregoire and Rebecca Gregoire Lindenbach.