Hope Unlocked 🔑 | Christian Testimonies, Hope & Healing, Faith-Based Inspiration, Purpose & Calling, Kingdom Business & Ministry

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to a unique & MIGHTY episode. I have been compelled to bring you a reading of Psalm 91 (ESV), exclusively for our cherished Hope Unlocked audience. Listen daily & declare verbally - He is your REFUGE and FORTRESS. Support the show The Hope Unlocked🔑 Podcast is a clarion call to keep going. Wild testimonies of faith & courage cut through the noise & ignite...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Kristin introduces Michele, a former teacher and certified growth coach with a compelling journey from trauma to purpose. Together, they explore how personal transformation and faith can release us from the chains of shame and self-doubt. Michele shares her early struggles with self-worth, family wounds, and a long-held toxic relationship, leading her to a powerfu...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Hope Unlocked, host Kristin Kurtz welcomes Rebecca Lavrenz, a powerful voice for truth, faith, and hope. Rebecca shares her courageous journey of standing for covenant principles, God’s calling, and her experience navigating profound challenges, including her involvement in J6, known as the "praying grandma". She recounts her faith-filled stance on per...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Hope Unlocked , host Kristin Kurtz invites her friend, Bible teacher and author Andy Lee, to share her journey of faith, grief, and hope. Andy reflects on the powerful, life-changing impact of studying the Bible and shares her love for the Word of God, which she uses to inspire others to live abundantly. They discuss purpose, calling, and the challenges of follo...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Kristin sits down with Rebecca Dawson, a seasoned counselor, wife, and mother, who openly discusses her family’s journey through life-altering moves, career changes, and the call to trust God fully in every season. Rebecca’s story unfolds with her family's cross-country move, driven by a divine nudge, and her husband’s choice to trust God over corporate secur...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to a unique & MIGHTY episode. I have been compelled to bring you a reading of Ephesians 6:10-20 (TPT), exclusively for our cherished Hope Unlocked audience. Listen daily, engage verbally, and equip yourself with spiritual armor as we delve into this powerful passage together. Support the show The Hope Unlocked🔑 Podcast is a clarion call to keep going. Wild testimonies...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Hope Unlocked , Kristin Kurtz welcomes guest Lori Ann Wood, an author and empty-nest mom with a powerful story of faith, resilience, and divine detours. Lori shares her journey through unexpected heart failure, recounting the day she was told her heart was functioning at just 6%. Despite her health challenges, Lori found hope and strength in faith, even as she w...

Send us Fan Mail This inspiring episode features bestselling author Katelyn Silva, a homeschooling mom, writer, and Christian writing coach dedicated to helping women fulfill their God-given purpose through writing. Katelyn shares her journey from a chaotic schedule filled with work, college, and family to publishing her first book in just six months. She reveals how trusting God allowed her to pr...

Send us Fan Mail In this powerful episode of Hope Unlocked , host Kristin Kurtz invites Gail Root to share insights on navigating life and business with faith. Gail discusses her journey from direct sales to kingdom-focused coaching, emphasizing the importance of serving others in the marketplace. Together, they explore what it means to work with God rather than just for Him, shedding light on com...

Send us Fan Mail In this Hope Unlocked episode, host Kristin Kurtz warmly welcomes her dear friend Amy Dudley, as they dive deep into Amy’s powerful journey of faith, resilience, and transformation. From walking through valleys to experiencing profound breakthroughs, Amy openly shares her story of being called to “walk it out”—leaving behind a successful career in network marketing and navigating...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Hope Unlocked, host Kristin Kurtz reconnects with guest Gretchen Moran to continue their powerful discussion on faith, resilience, and healing. Together, they dive into Gretchen's story, reflecting on her journey from heartbreak and transition to newfound hope and love. She shares the transformative experience of leaving a challenging marriage and starting...

Send us Fan Mail This episode is a deep dive into faith, resilience, and divine friendship with my guest, Gretchen Moran. Join Kristin Kurtz and Gretchen as they share a heartfelt journey of faith-filled encounters, beginning with a cruise that transformed their friendship and blossomed into a powerful support system rooted in faith. Gretchen opens up about her journey from corporate to discoverin...

Send us Fan Mail In today’s powerful episode, host Kristin Kurtz is joined by Dr. Angela Bennett, a transformative voice of resilience and faith. Angela shares her deeply moving journey from a challenging past to finding redemption, as well as her work to uplift women navigating their own valleys. Angela’s story encompasses surviving abuse, overcoming addiction, and leaving the sex industry. Throu...

Send us Fan Mail In this heartfelt episode, host Kristin Kurtz introduces Pamela Steele, sharing a unique story of connection through a song titled Hope Unlocked by Pamela's sister, Melody. This divinely orchestrated connection led Kristin and Pamela to bond over shared experiences, faith, and a commitment to uplifting others. Pamela discusses her instrumental album, Breathe , inspired by God...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the Hope Unlocked Podcast with Kristin Kurtz, where we bring inspiring voices to empower your faith journey. In this episode, Kristin welcomes her friend, mentor, and Kingdom Driven Entrepreneur founder, Shae Bynes. Shae shares her transformative journey from a corporate career to co-founding Kingdom Driven Entrepreneur, emphasizing how God's guidance transformed h...

Send us Fan Mail In this heartfelt episode, Kristin Kurtz hosts her friend Deb Yoerg, a Kingdom coach passionate about guiding women through healing and into their identity in Christ. Together, they discuss Deb’s journey from brokenness to purpose, uncovering the divine call to comfort others with the same comfort she has received from the Lord. Deb shares her personal journey of healing, which be...

Send us Fan Mail In this heartfelt episode, host Kristin Kurtz welcomes special guest Laura Furman, founder of The Well , a nonprofit dedicated to prayer, revival, and empowering women through intimate encounters with God. Kristin and Laura share a bond deeply rooted in faith, prayer, and a mutual calling to inspire others. Laura reflects on her journey as an intercessor and describes how prayer b...

Send us Fan Mail In this powerful episode of Hope Unlocked , host Kristin Kurtz sits down with Beth Burris to discuss how God used her own story of healing from shame to start a life-changing ministry. Beth and her co-leader, Julie Peterson, founded “Hem of His Garment,” a ministry for women bound by shame, particularly post-abortion trauma and other life experiences like abuse, eating disorders,...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Hope Unlocked , host Kristin Kurtz welcomes Sue Hamilton, a speaker, author, and passionate encourager, who shares her extraordinary story of survival, faith, and resilience. Sue opens up about her life-altering motorcycle accident and her journey from addiction to a fulfilling life grounded in faith. Sue describes the “Motorcycle Miracle,” a terrifying accident...

Send us Fan Mail In this inspiring episode of Hope Unlocked , host Kristin Kurtz sits down with Jenny "Joy" Hassenfritz, a cherished friend, to explore themes of surrender, transformation, and discovering hope in unexpected places. Jenny shares her journey from a thriving construction career to a life deeply centered on faith and mentoring. She describes the profound transition she exper...

Send us Fan Mail In this heartfelt episode of Hope Unlocked , host Kristin Kurtz sits down with Dr. Michelle Bengtson, an author, psychologist, and resilient woman of faith who has faced immense challenges, including cancer, depression, and chronic pain. Dr. Bengtson opens up about her journey through these valleys and how her unwavering trust in God has guided her through each trial. Dr. Bengtson...

Send us Fan Mail In this deeply moving episode of Hope Unlocked, host Kristin Kurtz is joined by her dear friend Holly Nilles, who shares her powerful journey of healing and forgiveness after an abortion. Holly bravely recounts the trauma and pain she endured, describing how feelings of shame and guilt kept her bound for years. Through her path to faith, she found solace, encountering God’s love i...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Hope Unlocked , Kristin Kurtz welcomes her friend Teresa Krafft. Teresa shares her transformative journey through woundedness and trauma to finding healing and a deep relationship with God. Recalling her early years and challenges in discovering her identity, Teresa opens up about her struggles with self-worth, hidden trauma, and the healing that began in her 30...

Send us Fan Mail In this Hope Unlocked episode, host Kristin Kurtz welcomes friend Christa Spaeth to share her inspiring journey of finding her voice through faith, transformation, and boldness. Christa opens up about growing up reserved, her quiet faith, and how God has been leading her into greater confidence. Together, they dive into pivotal moments, including Christa's realization that sh...

Send us Fan Mail In this heartfelt episode of Hope Unlocked , host Kristin Kurtz welcomes her inspiring friend, Amy Allmon, also known as "Hope Slinger." Amy opens up about her journey from addiction to finding true hope and freedom in her faith. With raw vulnerability, Amy shares her story of hitting rock bottom, battling alcohol dependency, and experiencing a powerful transformation th...