Hope Now Stories: From Brokenness to Beauty

Support Hope Now by liking, subscribing, and sharing this episode with someone who needs encouragement today. This June on Hope Now, we're exploring stories of Healing & Restoration — stories that remind us that even when prayers seem unanswered and healing feels delayed, God is still present, still working, and still faithful. In this episode, Heather Brennan shares her incredible journey...

**Support Hope Now by liking, subscribing, and sharing this episode with someone who needs encouragement today.** This June on Hope Now, we're exploring stories of Healing & Restoration — stories that remind us that even in the middle of illness, loss, uncertainty, and suffering, God is still present, still faithful, and still at work. In this powerful conversation, Tracy shares her journe...

Support Sauti Village: https://sautivillage.org Grab Jey’s book: Footsteps From Povertyhttps://a.co/d/0ije78cJ In this powerful conversation, Jey Mbiro shares his journey from extreme poverty and life on the streets of Nairobi to a life transformed by faith, second chances, and purpose. Born in Korogocho and raised in harsh conditions, Jey reflects on a childhood marked by hunger, resilience, and...

For the month of May, we are diving into the theme:  Second Chances — Lost, Now Found.   Through these conversations, we’re exploring stories of redemption, restoration, grace, and the hope that can transform a life. Our first guest is Charles from Kenya. Charles shares his powerful journey growing up in the Mathare slums of Nairobi — a place marked by poverty, violence, hopelessness, and survival...

What do you do when God feels silentwhen your prayers feel unheardand your faith feels shaken? In this episode of Hope Now, Eunice shares a deeply personal story of walking through a season where everything felt loud — pain, expectations, questions —but God felt quiet. In the stillness, she discovered something she had almost forgotten:God was never absent. If you’ve ever felt like God is distant,...

When God feels silent… what do you do? In this episode of Hope Now, Kiwi shares her journey through a season of waiting, doubt, and unanswered questions—when it felt like God was distant and quiet. After experiencing deep hurt and uncertainty, Kiwi found herself wrestling with fear, direction, and purpose. Even though she once heard God so clearly, there came a time when everything felt still. No...

👉 https://www.compassion.org.ph/ What do you do when your prayers feel unanswered—and God feels distant? In this episode of Hope Now, Rowie shares her deeply personal journey of growing up with painful words, struggling with identity, and walking through a season where God felt silent. From childhood experiences that shaped how she saw herself, to moments of anxiety, distance from family, and cry...

As we close out our March series on  Forgiveness: Love that Heals , this episode carries a story that is both deeply painful and powerfully redemptive. Jonathan grew up without a father—abandoned before he was even born, raised in poverty, and later told the words no child should ever hear: that he was a mistake. For years, he carried the weight of rejection, anger, and confusion. What began as a...

Family conflict can be one of the hardest places to practice forgiveness. When love, responsibility, grief, and different perspectives collide, it can leave deep wounds — even among people who care for each other deeply. In this episode of Hope Now: Stories of Brokenness to Beauty , Kat shares a deeply personal story about navigating conflict with her siblings while caring for their aging parents....

This March on  Hope Now , we’re exploring our theme:  Forgiveness — Love That Heals . In this episode, we are honored to be joined by  Nemelynn , a courageous woman from Iloilo City, Philippines, who has walked through a traumatic childhood but has found hope, healing, and a new perspective on love through God’s grace. Nemelynn shares her journey of being abandoned as a three-year-old, the pain an...

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode discusses sexual abuse and may be triggering. Viewer discretion is advised. This March, we step into a space where brokenness meets hope. Our theme, Forgiveness – Love That Heals, invites us to explore how God’s love can restore even the deepest wounds and bring freedom to hearts that have carried pain for far too long. In this heartfelt episode, Nina courageously sha...

In this episode of  Hope Now , Raf vulnerably shares her journey through grief after losing her mother during COVID. She opens up about the weight of loss, the struggle to find joy in the midst of sorrow, and the honest moments when faith felt fragile. Raf reflects on how God met her in the depths of grief and gently led her back to the cross—teaching her that joy isn’t dependent on feelings, but...

In this deeply moving episode of  Hope Now , we sit with Russell and Kate as they share their journey through profound loss and the quiet, steady hope they’ve found while mourning. Living in Japan and raising their family far from home, Russell and Kate walked through a three-year battle alongside their son Cedric, who bravely fought osteosarcoma. In 2022, they said goodbye to him—and today, they...

In this episode of  Hope Now , Amor sits down with her longtime friend Charmaine to talk about the grief of losing a father and the unexpected joy God brings even in mourning. Charmaine shares her story with vulnerability, reflecting on loss, faith, healing, and the hope of seeing her father again in heaven. If you’re walking through grief, feeling stuck in sorrow, or wondering if joy will ever re...

In this deeply moving episode of Hope Now, we sit down with Ate Jing, who shares her story of love, loss, faith, and the long journey through grief. Born and raised in the Philippines, Jing opens up about her humble beginnings, meeting her husband Papa Roms, and the beautiful redemption story that brought them together. She vulnerably shares about marriage, partnership, illness, and the devastatin...

In this episode of  Hope Now , I have the honor of interviewing Curt and Rebecca—my once strangers, now family. What began as a simple yes to kindness became a life-changing story of faith, obedience, and unwavering encouragement. Through handwritten letters, prayers, and consistent presence, Curt and Rebecca helped open doors I never imagined possible. This conversation is a powerful reminder tha...

In this episode of Hope Now, we explore the theme of Strangers and how their kindness can change lives. Our guest, Levi, shares his journey from growing up in poverty to becoming a partnership manager for Compassion Philippines. Through personal stories, Levi illustrates the transformative power of compassion and faith, emphasizing the importance of education and community support in overcoming ad...

In this episode of Hope Now, we explore the theme of strangers and how their kindness can change lives. In this heartfelt conversation, Mitch shares her inspiring journey from a childhood marked by poverty in the Philippines to finding hope and purpose through the Compassion program. She reflects on her struggles, the impact of her sponsor, Uncle David, and how these experiences shaped her faith a...