Thrive In The Mess with Lisa Hutchcraft Whitmer

A Gen Z young woman shares her raw and powerful story of walking through years of addiction to alcohol, we*d, and pills. She opens up about the dark moments, the struggles to break free, and the emptiness she felt while searching for escape. But her story doesn't end there - she found true freedom and lasting hope in God. This conversation is about redemption, healing, and the unshakable peac...

In a world overflowing with uncertain and anxious headlines, where can we find peace and hope? Surrounded by constant bad news, it can feel hard to find peace. In this episode, we talk about how to anchor your heart in hope, even when life feels heavy. Come explore practical and faith-filled ways to quiet the noise, protect your mind, and pursue peace when everything feels overwhelming. Join host...

Single mom life.  With all the ups and downs in life, becoming a single mom hits hard for any woman. Life can quickly become overwhelming.  Join Cheryl - single mom, author, and Lisa’s friend - and leave with practical help for single mothers and needed hope for single moms. You are not alone! For more insights on faith and being a single mom, check out her book: Steadfast Hearts: Navigating the S...

Cancer twice. Stroke in the basement.  Coping with bad news from the doctor, it’s hard to find peace. Host Lisa welcomes her friends and guests, Joe and Sue, who offer hope during health struggles, and talk about finding peace during illness.  You, or someone you know, will leave this honest conversation with some tangible ways of loving through the hard times, and finding peace and faith during a...

Ever wonder where you fit in? With a missing father and family drama, Lisa’s guest, Kyle often questioned, “Where do I fit in?”  With the pressures at home, along with the categories of ethnicities in his country of South Africa, Kyle was unsure of who he was, and where he fit.  Living in this uncertainty led to depression and wanting to end it all.  If you, or someone you know, need hope that fin...

Depression can be crippling. Meet Will, Lisa’s guest, who has walked through depression.  Don’t miss this honest conversation full of helpful tips and hope. Leave with encouragement, and some practical ways to handle depression. Know you matter and are not alone! Please be aware the following topics are mentioned: physical ab*se, domestic ab*se, taking one’s life, loss. (Content provided through t...

In this raw and powerful episode, “Naked and Ashamed: Looking for Love in All the Wrong Places”, Coreen shares how she spent years looking for love in all the wrong places – addicted to online dating, stuck in toxic relationships, and silently carrying shame.   If you’re tired of repeating unhealthy relationship cycles and ready for healing and hope, this story will encourage you.  Successful in h...

In this heartfelt episode, Lisa’s friend Nancy shares her honest and deeply personal journey after receiving a breast cancer diagnosis.  While each individual’s story is unique when it comes to living through any kind of diagnosis, Nancy walks us through the uncertainty, and her hope and faith that carried her forward. This is not just a story about cancer—it’s a story about finding hope even when...

“I created a monster with my lifestyle.” Justin tells the raw and honest truth about his past—gangs, anger, and lost identity—and the journey that led him from the streets to hope.  This is a powerful conversation about life choices and finding who we are. 👇 Listen and share.

Lisa is honored to have her friends, Dino and Nanette join her on this episode.  An amazing married couple - as two adult survivors of sexu@l ab*se they share their personal stories, how fear was part of their childhoods, and how they found hope after walking through tr@uma. When surrounded by hopelessness, healing seemed hard to find, and the question, “God, where were you?” popped up, they each...

Adult sibling relationships don’t come with a manual – but they shape our lives in powerful ways. This episode explores the real dynamics of adult siblings and the intentional choices we make to stay connected through the roller coaster of life. Join Lisa, and her two younger brothers, Doug and Brad, for an upbeat look at the chaos and fun of adult sibling life. Lots of laughter and practical tips...

As we celebrate the birth of Jesus, have you ever wondered: - Why was Jesus born?   - Did anyone know to expect His birth?   - How did all of this come to be? Join Lisa and her nephew Sam, as they walk through promises God made to men and women thousands of years ago, and how they came true in the birth of Jesus! Enjoy this meaningful way to celebrate the days leading up to Christmas, Christ’s bir...

Help for the Holidays is Here Feeling Broken at the Holidays? Loss? Stress? Anxiety? Family tension?   The holidays can be beautiful, but they can also be painful, anxious, and overwhelming. With heightened expectations, we experience the sentimental highs, but also the pain of so much brokenness – with others, and even in our own life. In this episode, join Lisa and her friend, psychologist Dr. K...

Eight hearts, four cultures, one incredible story of family. What a powerful journey of how one couple’s open hearts built a family of eight through love, faith, foster care, and adoption – showing family can be beautifully unexpected.  Join Lisa and her friends, Robert and Jessica, and hear the sorrows and joys of how their family came together from foster care to international adoption. Listen i...

Special Dad / Daughter episode! Lisa invited her Dad, Ron Hutchcraft, to talk about some of the messes he's walked through in life. There were surprise questions, some never-before-heard answers, and lots of laughter! Join this genuine conversation of hope and encouragement from Ron's life ranging from the loss of his wife to what he began calling his daughter as a new dad. You'll l...

What happens when your children lead you to God? This mom’s story is honest and full of hope. It’s never too late to find faith. This mom’s story proves it. God works in ways we never expect – sometimes through our own children. Her daughters never gave up praying, and their mom found hope. Join Lisa, and her friends, Cristina, along with her daughters Jade and Amber, as they share this powerful s...

Empty Nest!   When your children are young, it's unthinkable they might someday leave the home.   And yet, 18 years can go by quickly! What happens when the nest starts to empty out?  What about when the last childheads for college?  Or gets married?  What then? Lisa invites her husband, Rick, to join her in a fast-moving, fun and candid conversation about navigating the "empty nest&quot...

Jay was in his 30’s when he ended up losing his health and his job. For this hard-working business professional, leader, husband, father, and friend, his family’s world was turned upside down. Life may be going great, but what happens when it’s not? This conversation is vital for anyone who wants to take a look at life and priorities. Join Lisa and her guest, Jay, who also is her brother-in-law –...

A Gen Z young woman shares her raw and powerful story of walking through years of addiction to alcohol, marijuana, and pills. She opens up about the dark moments, the struggles to break free, and the emptiness she felt while searching for escape. But her story doesn't end there - she found true freedom and lasting hope in God. This conversation is about redemption, healing, and the unshakable...

In this powerful episode, a mother shares her journey through the heartbreaking loss of her adult son. 💔 Lisa’s friend, Allison, speaks honestly about grief, love, and the painful reality of living with loss.  Yet, woven through her story is the unshakable hope God has given her each step of the way.  If you’ve walked through loss or know someone who has, this conversation offers comfort, faith,...

Walking down the aisle on their special day, a bride and groom are not usually thinking about their marriage ending. Their hearts are full of hopes and dreams.  What a contrast to stepping out into life after divorce.  It’s oftentimes a challenging road for any individual.  Lisa’s friend, Angie, honestly opens up about her own journey living life after marriage fell apart. Need encouragement and a...

“Empty arms” month after month? From heartbreak to hope: here is Laura’s journey through infertility to international adoption. Walking through that same journey, or know someone who is? Join or share the conversation and hear some encouragement and hope from Lisa’s friend, Laura, who has experienced the heartbreak of infertility. Along the way, Laura ultimately turned to adopting internationally....

As a Native American young woman, Caitlyn “didn’t want to be another statistic.” After seeing what “alcoholism, drug stuff, su*cide, broken home, the hurt it really brought. I felt like there was something more in life. I wanted a purpose.”  Join Lisa and her incredible guest, Caitlyn – and hear insights about growing up on the rez to walking through grief to how to say a few words in her Native l...

In this heartfelt episode, Lisa sits down with her friend, Logan, a young man living with autism, to hear his unique perspective on life, relationships, faith, and the world around him.  In this uplifting conversation, he shares both the challenges he’s faced and the strengths that make his story one of resilience and authenticity.  His story is a powerful reminder that every life is uniquely desi...

Two young men share their most vulnerable moments in this hope filled conversation – and how they found a reason to stay.  Through raw honesty, Lisa’s friends, Joseph and Kyle, share what it’s like to face suic*dal thoughts, the challenges of mental health, and how they found hope. This is a conversation about survival, resilience, and the courage to keep going. Struggling with mental health? Or k...