The Hopecast with Rachael Flick

In a world wrought with sexual sin, it can be extremely disheartening for believers to learn that those in leadership positions in the Church aren’t exempt from this downfall. With the recent news of Ravi Zacharias’ double life of sexual immorality, many people who were once blessed by him and his ministry, are now questioning the impact of his message. Today’s episode of The Hopecast is part two...

In a world where people are publicly renouncing their faith and are being exposed for hidden lifestyles, such as Dr. Paul Maxwell, Joshua Harris and the most recent news of Ravi Zacharias, how can believers avoid falling into the trap of cynicism? On today’s episode of The Hopecast, Rachael sits down with Pastor Anthony Turner, who has been in professional ministry for over 40 years, to discuss th...

Do you have a plan in place for when life rocks your world? Today’s episode of The Hopecast concludes Rachael’s two-part interview with Kirsten D. Samuel. Kirsten shares the remainder of the acronym S.T.A.B.L.E. as a tool for you to stay grounded in the midst of life’s craziest storms. While everyone will have personal and relational challenges, Kirsten teaches listeners how to life hack at pro le...

In the aftermath of a tragedy or disaster, attention is focused on the loss and people want to help. Sympathy cards and casseroles seem to stream in within the first few weeks. Then, somewhat quickly, the people who came in the immediate aftermath begin to trickle away.  But what many who have grieved a loved one or experienced a trauma will tell you, is that the hardest part are the months yet to...

30 years into a marriage that Kirsten thought was "ideal," her husband Dave revealed he was addicted to pornography. Kirsten was devastated and felt the walls of their life crumbling around her.  As an employee of Christian ministry, Dave's job was in jeopardy, in addition to to their reputation and Kirsten's dreams of sailing into the sunset as empty nesters.  Listen to Kirste...

Panic attacks and intrusive memories – both a very unwelcome part of grief and something familiar to many anxiety sufferers. The complex trauma of losing her husband, combined with a history of chronic stress, manifested in Rachael as crippling panic attacks, sometimes lasting for hours. On today’s episode of The Hopecast , Rachael shares with listeners her best life hacks for dealing with anxiety...

Many people are completely averse to conflict, while some have no problem  barging in, where angels fear to tread. In this episode of The Hopecast , join Rachael Flick and producer Mike Segovia in an honest conversation about tackling the tough and awkward stuff in life. From hard conversations with bosses and significant others, Rachael gives practical advice on how to navigate these real life sc...

The moment Kindra learned that her best friend Rachael’s husband had been killed in the line of duty was the moment that changed everything. Enter into part 2 of this tender conversation between Rachael Flick and Kindra McNamee as the best friends recount the harrowing grief journey they have walked through together. Kindra shares how she trusted the lead of the Holy Spirit as she dove headfirst i...

On a casual phone call just to “check in'', Kindra McNamee was completely caught off guard to learn that her best friend Rachael’s husband had just been shot in the line of duty. Soon after their phone call, alerts were popping up all over the news that an officer had been shot and killed in Colorado Springs. Kindra didn’t hesitate to drop everything and bravely enter into Rachael’s dark...

Laura and her husband, Tad, always wanted children when they got married and dreamed of their family together. When their third daughter, Lanie, was born, Laura noticed that she was not developing like her two, older, typical siblings had. Following her instincts, Laura and Tad received the diagnosis that Lanie has a rare, DNA sequencing mutation that will have a profound, lifelong impact on Lanie...

Laura and her husband, Tad, always wanted children when they got married and dreamed of their family together. When their third daughter, Lanie, was born, Laura noticed that she was not developing like her two, older, typical siblings had. Following her instincts, Laura and Tad received the diagnosis that Lanie has a rare, DNA sequencing mutation that will have a profound, lifelong impact on Lanie...

This week’s #DearRach Q & A segment is centered around the conflicts, guilt and self-sabotage that happen when we live out of depletion. Staying in bad relationships, having unreasonable expectations of others, feeling bad that we don’t have more to give – all issues that arise when we’re living through trauma or we’re spread too thin. Rachael shares with listeners what she does to restore and...

“This week's Hopecast has us tackling some tough and tender topics.  Is anyone else going crazy from e-learning in a pandemic?! Rachael provides 3 solid tips for keeping your kids alive, while clinging to your sanity.  What's it like to go on a vacation for the first time after the loss of a spouse? You want to carry on new traditions for your children but you can't imagine going as...

Pursuing anything of deep meaning and long term value can be a challenge for anyone. It requires intentionally stepping away from the daily chaos and stress of life in order to dream beyond current circumstances. Today’s episode of The Hopecast , features part 2 of a conversation between Rachael Flick and Yvette Maher. Yvette provides listeners with a subtle yet profound shift in mindset that make...

Dreaming up the future can be hard, scary and vulnerable. But yet, God calls His people to do just that, with a promise from Matthew 19 that says “With God, all things are possible.” He doesn’t just ask us to believe for what seems reasonable according to our current circumstances, or hope for what feels like it’s within reach; God calls His people to dream greater than the possibilities we can co...

On the Hopecast this week, Rachael and her guest Michele Cushatt we talk about the reality of how the hard and the holy co-mingle into something brighter, more beautiful and ultimately resilient than if those two remain separate from each other.  This year I urge you to seek sweetness in unexpected places. Find rest where you would usually be in a hustle. Give yourself more grace than you think is...

What do you do when the hits just keep coming? In this powerful interview, Michele Cushatt talks about how God found her in the dark night of the soul. Listen to how Michele processed divorce, blended family, death of loved ones, high risk adoption, three cancer diagnoses, chronic pain and extensive surgeries on her face, neck and tongue.  Energetic, passionate and determined mother of six. Author...

Micah and Rachael Flick were an average couple with an extraordinary love. They met at their gym, choosing to work out longer, just to spend more time together. When Micah finally asked Rachael out on a date, their feelings for each other grew quickly. Four months after their first date, Micah proposed and Rachael eagerly accepted.  Rachael didn't have a healthy model of marriage from her own...

For some, it’s easy to be present and enjoy the moment. For others, it feels like an impossible task that stress does not permit. Today’s episode of The Hopecast is part two of a conversation between Rachael and Dr. Debi Grebenik. With the COVID-19 pandemic burying many in a combination of grief and anxiety, Dr. Grebenik shares tips for staying grounded during the holiday season. She also discusse...

The pursuit of perfectionism is one that yields no return on investment. It’s smoke and mirrors… a myth… something that can never be attained. Perfectionism also keeps us in a loop of judgment towards ourselves and others. Today’s episode of The Hopecast is part one of an insightful conversation between Rachael and Dr. Debi Grebenik. Dr. Grebenick shares wisdom on a number of topics from breaking...

Listen to Rachael and Jaime talk about the treasures found in darkness. For Rachael her darkness came in the valley of tragic death. Jaime lost hope in a season when the pain of Lyme disease sucked the joy and delight out of her daily life.  Suicide is such a stigmatized part of pain, but Jaime and Rachael don't shy away from telling you about the times when it felt like the only way to escap...

In 2006 Jaime was living a music artist's dream. Her song, " Hear my Worship" spent 12 weeks on the #1 spot on national Christian radio. Jaime was touring, leading worship and writing beautiful music.  Then, while leading in music and ministry, Jaime began to feel an exhaustion she couldn't shake. When debilitating headaches brought Jaime to her knees, she could no longer press...

There's never been a season in our lifetimes when it's been harder to be a police officer, or someone who loves one. Law enforcement has always been a sacrifice for our officers and their families. But now, with rioting and civil unrest, the threat to their lives increases as does our need for them.  Join police widow, Rachael Flick, LPCC, NCC and current police spouse Cote Anne, LCSW, a...

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Marriage is hard. It's messy. There's no part of your life that a spouse doesn't see when the two become one. And all of that is just what normal, mutually committed couples experience! But what happens in a marriage when one partner regrets their commitment and stops doing the hard work of investing in the marriage? What recourse does someone have when their spouse decides to opt o...