The Hopecast with Rachael Flick

Episode 160 — “I Didn’t Think I’d Be Single: Living Purposefully When Your Story Doesn’t Go to Plan (Part 2)” 📅 Released: September 8, 2025   ✨ Episode Overview In Part 2 of this heartfelt conversation with author Bob Wheatley , we dive deeper into singleness , purpose , and what it really looks like to live with peace when life doesn’t go according to plan. Bob and Rachael explore how the longi...

Episode 160 — “I Didn’t Think I’d Be Single: Living Purposefully When Your Story Doesn’t Go to Plan (Part 1)” 📅 Released: August 25, 2025   ✨ Episode Overview In Part 1 of this heartfelt conversation with author Bob Wheatley , we dive deeper into singleness , purpose , and what it really looks like to live with peace when life doesn’t go according to plan. Bob and Rachael explore how the longing...

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🎙️ The Hopecast with Rachael Flick Episode 157: The Prodigal Child – Holding Out for Hope When They Are Far Away Guest: Gary Wilkerson Air Date: July 29, 2025 “He's saying, 'You've rejected me, but you're good. You've abandoned me, but I trust you.' It feels all over the place, but it's exactly the right place — being honest before God.” In this raw and powerful...

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🎙️ The Hopecast with Rachael Flick Episode 155: Where Have All The Cops Gone? with Chris Burns (Part 1) 📅 Released: June 23, 2025   🧠 Episode Overview: In this compelling episode, Rachael Flick sits down with Chris Burns , a former law enforcement officer and military veteran, to unpack the deep and often overlooked toll of PTSD, moral injury, and hostile work environments for today’s first resp...

*Listener Discretion Advised: This episode contains discussions of adult themes, including verbal and emotional abuse. While we aim to handle these topics with care, some content may be distressing for certain listeners. “All forms of abuse wound the spirit.” June Hunt, founder of Hope for the Heart, joins Rachael Flick for a difficult yet deeply heartfelt conversation about verbal and emotional a...

Divorce is one of the most painful experiences a person can go through—but even in the midst of heartbreak, healing is possible. In this episode, Mona vulnerably shares the grief she felt when her marriage ended and the emotional toll that followed. She and Rachael talk about the importance of rebuilding your life after divorce and the vital role of community in that process. Mona also opens up ab...

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🎙 The Hopecast with Rachael Flick Episode 151 – “American Sniper Widow: How Fame and Loss Collide” (Part 2) 📅 April 28, 2025   🇺🇸 Healing in the Aftermath: Taya Kyle on Motherhood, Grief, and Slowing Down In Part 2 of this heartfelt series, Taya Kyle returns to The Hopecast with a deeply personal reflection on the quiet, often invisible work of healing after loss—not just for herself, but for her...

🎧 The Hopecast with Rachael Flick Episode 150 – “American Sniper Widow: How Fame and Loss Collide” (Part 1) Guest: Taya Kyle 📅 April 14, 2025   🎙️ Overview 🇺🇸 When Heroism Meets Heartbreak: Taya Kyle’s Journey Beyond the Headlines In this heartfelt and eye-opening episode, Taya Kyle joins Rachael Flick to reflect on life, love, and the layered grief that followed the tragic death of her husband,...

🎙️ The Hopecast with Rachael Flick Episode 149 – “Iditarod Dreams: When Life’s Greatest Achievements Leave Us Empty and Searching For More” Guest: Karl Clauson 📅 March 10, 2025 ❄️ From the Iditarod to Inner Transformation What happens when you chase the dream, reach the summit—and still feel empty? In this episode, Rachael sits down with Karl Clauson , a man who conquered one of the world’s tough...

​In Episode 148 of The Hopecast with Rachael Flick , titled "The Resilient Widow," host Rachael Flick engages in a heartfelt conversation with guest Kristen Johnson. This episode delves into themes of loss, resilience, and the journey toward healing after the death of a spouse.​ Episode Highlights: Personal Journeys of Grief and Resilience: Both Rachael and Kristen share their experience...

🎙️ The Hopecast with Rachael Flick Episode 147 – “Restored: Reconnecting Life's Broken Pieces” (Part 2) Guest: Cindy Brinker Simmons 📅 December 23, 2024 💎 Finding Treasures in the Dark In Part 2 of this profound and hope-filled conversation, Rachael continues her dialogue with author and speaker Cindy Brinker Simmons as they delve deeper into the sacred beauty found within life’s darkest mo...

🎙️ The Hopecast with Rachael Flick Episode 146 – “Restored: Reconnecting Life's Broken Pieces” (Part 1) Guest: Cindy Brinker Simmons 📅 December 9, 2024   💔 When Life Breaks, How Do You Heal? In this deeply moving episode, Rachael sits down with author, speaker, and hope-bearer Cindy Brinker Simmons to explore the sacred tension between grief and joy , loss and resilience , and the redemptiv...

🎧 The Hopecast with Rachael Flick Episode 145 – “Seasons of Uncertainty: The Strength and Courage to Keep Going in the Meanwhile (Part 2)” Guest: Rachael Flick 📅 November 25, 2024   🎙️ Overview In Part 2 of this candid and powerful conversation, Rachael Flick opens up about the devastating loss of her husband, Micah, and the profound grief that followed. As she navigated the aftermath of his dea...

🎧 The Hopecast with Rachael Flick Episode 144 – “Seasons of Uncertainty: The Strength and Courage to Keep Going in the Meanwhile” Guest: Rachael Flick 📅 November 18, 2024   🎙️ Overview In this raw and empowering episode, Rachael Flick shares her personal journey of overcoming trauma, uncertainty, and the challenges of motherhood —a story that she shared at a women’s event to inspire others to ke...

🎧 The Hopecast with Rachael Flick Episode 143 – “Losing Baby Collin: A Father Shares How His Son's Short Life Changed Him Forever” Guest: Chad Otruba 📅 October 21, 2024 🎙️ Overview In this heart-wrenching and deeply vulnerable episode, Chad Otruba shares the story of his newborn son Collin, who was born with Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome , a rare, congential condition. As a father and act...

Chad was 21, newly married and deployed overseas when he learned that the baby his wife was carrying had a congenital heart defect. Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS). Chad returned home to be with his family. Collin was born early, by c-section and in distress. Chad tells the powerful story of the small, but mighty impact that Collin left in his 4 months earth side. The life with a medically...

Rachel Dozier Powell lost her husband, Andre, to suicide, leaving her as a solo mom to four children. In her interview, Rachel discusses how the relationship with the church was complicated by their constant urging of her submission. Even when Andre's mental health continued to decline, she was isolated and set adrift under the guise of biblical womanhood. Listen to Rachel tell her compelling...

Rachel Dozier Powell lost her husband, Andre, to suicide, leaving her as a solo mom to four children. In her interview, Rachel discusses how the relationship with the church was complicated by their constant urging of her submission. Even when Andre's mental health continued to decline, she was isolated and set adrift under the guise of biblical womanhood. Listen to Rachel tell her compelling...

In this episode, Eliana Flick, Deputy Micah Flick's daughter, shares her experience of loss as a seven year old. She processes the events and also the long months and years of aftermath.  Now 13, Eliana tells of the things that were and were not helpful in processing her pain. She tells of how she continues to grow in maturity and in her relationship with Jesus as a core part of her ongoing r...

🎧 The Hopecast with Rachael Flick Episode 138 – “Losing Daddy: Loss Through a Little Girl’s Eyes” (Part 1) Guest: Eliana Flick 📅 August 12, 2024   🎙️ Overview 💔 Grief From the Eyes of a Child: A Mother-Daughter Conversation on Loss, Love, and Healing In one of the most tender and powerful episodes of The Hopecast , host Rachael Flick sits down with her daughter, Eliana, to revisit the life-alte...

On this edition of the Hopecast, Rachael Flick and Rachel Swasey discuss the topic of dating. They will share their own experiences and practical tips about getting back into the dating scene after losing your significant other.  Send a text Support the show www.rachaelflick.com Twitter@ rachael_flick Facebook @therachaelflick Instagram @rachael.flick TikTok @rachael.flick

On this edition of the show, Rachael continues her conversation with Rachel Swasey, who lost her husband Garrett Swasey in the line of duty as a police officer on November 27th, 2015. Garrett Swasey, was a  beloved husband, father, son, friend, and pastor. They will share some valuable tips on dealing with the sudden loss and grief after losing a loved one.  Send a text Support the show www.rachae...