Hope In The Mourning

Pain often leaves us asking "Why?" Davey Blackburn has wrestled with that question firsthand. In this moving episode, Davey shares how God met him in grief, strengthened his faith through suffering, and revealed that even the darkest chapters of our stories can serve a greater purpose. If you are struggling to see God's hand in your circumstances, this conversation will encourage you to trust the...

 How do we help our kids bring their sadness, confusion, and questions to God without fear? Together, we explore how Scripture models honest grief, how lament builds resilient faith, and how even young hearts can learn to cry out to a God who truly listens.  

When childhood trauma gets suppressed, it can have dire consequences. Julie watched her mom battle cancer throughout her childhood, culminating in her death when Julie was in her early 20's. She then navigated the grief of losing her dad to suicide. The weight of her sorrows became too much when she was serving as a missionary in Turkey. It was a weight that nearly cost her her own life. This stor...

Aby knows the pain of deep loss. After the loss of her 14 year old sister in a swimming accident, she learned unique tools to process grief. She also walked through cancer twice with her mom. Now, as a young adult, she runs an equine business that helps aid other children in pain. Learn unique tools to help you enter into the sorrow of a child and point them toward the hope of Jesus.  

In this episode, Julia shares her story as a mother who deeply delights in her children and cherishes each moment she is given with Hazel and Russell. As she raises two children with special needs and fatal diagnoses, Julia's life is marked not only by profound challenges, but by a visible, contagious joy rooted in love, gratitude, and faith. During her second pregnancy with Russell, Julia also re...

Walking kids through trials can be a daunting task. Pastor Rick Holland, one of our Shepherds in the Valleys, helps us prepare to guide children through heartache. We discuss ways to instill Biblical truth and hope in situations like divorce, illness and the death of loved ones.  

The Persecution Project Foundation is dedicated to providing relief and support to victims of civil war, genocide, and religious persecution, particularly in regions like Sudan. We discuss what this mission looks like up close; the dangers, the challenges and the hope.  

Why is the church so often one of the last places people feel safe to bring their deepest sorrows? In this episode, we explore how the church can become a true refuge for the weary and hurting. Join us as we talk through practical ways to care well for those who are suffering—and what to avoid.  

A young woman's life is changed in an instant when her husband is killed in a bicycling accident, leaving her to raise their three young children at just 29 years old. Through unimaginable grief and the weight of single parenthood, she discovers a deeper story of faith, resilience, and rising again.  

Mikayla Sloat knows all too well that evil lurks in the darkness. As a young child, her innocence was preyed upon. She shares her vulnerable testimony of healing and turning to the Lord for refuge. How can you forgive the unforgivable and how can the Lord redeem such loss and sorrow? Will He shine light in the depths of darkness?  

What if you could face the end of your life with absolute peace instead of panic? It sounds impossible, but it is actually the birthright of every believer. In this episode, I sit down with Pastor Cary Hardy to explore the journey from Slaves to Sons. We discuss why intimacy with Jesus is the ultimate cure for the fear of death, and how you can trade the dread of the unknown for the comfort of a F...

When Kelly and Justin each experience the devastating loss of a spouse, God meets them in their grief and slowly restores hope and joy. Listen as they share how God brought them together, how they navigate life as a newly formed family of eleven, and how they continue to walk the path of healing side by side.  

Serving starving children in Nigera, Mandolyn, shares her minisry, Carry Them with us. We dive into what it looks like to serve our missionaries as they serve people all over the world. This unique ministry cares for mothers and infant children, feeding them with physical food and spiritual food which leads to life everlasting.  

For over 40 years, Peter has faithfully cared for his wife, Gracie, a double amputee—an experience that led them to launch Hope for the Caregiver and Standing with Hope, providing both encouragement and prosthetic limbs to those in need. In this episode, Peter shares the unseen weight caregivers carry and offers practical, biblical insight on how the church can come alongside them with meaningful...

After a tragic car accident took the life of her one month old son, Matthew, Alexandrya learned what it feels like to be carried by Jesus through sorrow.  

Have you ever felt like your heart was too heavy to praise the Lord? This episode declares that every act of lament and trust in the Lord is an act of worship. Learn how to raise a hallelujah...even in the dark. 

This episode covers the unique hardship of living with chronic and comprehensive suffering. Karrie is trained in Biblical counseling and authored her book, ""Limping Heavenward"" after many years of walking this trying and often lonely path."  

The loss of a dad is a deep wound to the heart, but the loss of a godly father also leaves a legacy of joy and faith. This lighthearted episode invites you to sit down with Stu Epperson, president of the Truth Network and Robby Dilmore, host of a myriad of radio programs and discusses the faithfulness of God in the loss of a father.

As Christians, we are all counselors at times, but are we good ones? This episode explores Biblical counseling and why it's valuable for every believer.  

Noelle joins us to talk about her challenges and victories as a now 14 year old who was born weighing only 12 ounces.  

Born weighing only 12 ounces, Tom and Jill's daughter fought for life in the NICU. They share their story of hope as precious life hung in the balance.  

When a military doctor passes away unexpectedly, God carries his wife and 5 young children through their sorrow. 

Connect 2 Ministries serves restaveks in Haitie; they put their own lives on the line to rescue these precious children. We sit down with the founder of C2M. *This episode contains content that may be hard to hear. Listener discression advised. 

Truth For Life pastor, Alistair Begg, challenges us to saturate ourselves in God's Word so we are prepared for life and for death.  

Zoe and her husband suffered with infertility for many years. After being blessed with two boys, she hears silence in the ultraound room. How can a couple continue to praise the Lord as they surrender their precious baby into His hands?