Thrive In The Mess with Lisa Hutchcraft Whitmer

Busy caring for her young children and her aging parents, Maryann and her husband had alarming news out of the blue.  Maryann received a scary diagnosis requiring urgent surgery, and this Type A personality no longer had control. What happens when Maryann, the family glue, is now miles away, unable to help shepherd the people she loves most?  Join Lisa and her friend, Maryann, as she shares the an...

Annalisa was six-years-old when she was first exposed to p*rnography, something that deeply shaped her view of herself, relationships, and the world.  This is her story. You will leave seeing how life can go from deep hurt to great hope!  Viewer discretion advised with potential triggers, as the following topics are discussed: abuse, self-harm, r*pe, tr*fficking, violence.  Join this brave, raw, h...

Tom and Amy were excited about their new life together.  Like all young couples, they had dreams and goals for a great future. Around their first anniversary, Tom and Amy’s life would forever change with news from the doctor: Amy had a massive brain tumor, with only a short time to live. Hear Tom’s messy story - a heartbreaking journey through the ups and downs of treatments and surgeries, unimagi...

When life is not what we expected, it’s easy to feel isolated and alone. Encouragement and hope can be hard to find! Lisa’s friend, Hasin, had her world up-ended. Surprised “in the best way” by a pregnancy, giving birth at 26 weeks old, basing for 11 months away from family in a hospital intensive care for newborns (NICU), and now her daily reality of caring for a young child with a chronic illnes...

Ever feel like you’re not enough? Or have to “measure up” to some impossible standard? As a former Dallas Cowboys cheerleader, Lisa’s friend, Carolyn, honestly shares how she often based life on what people around her thought. So many voices come at us in our world about how to look or dress or talk, what to do or eat or weigh – and wow, it’s exhausting!   It’s easy to look for affirmation in all...

Life doesn’t have to be over, after making certain choices!   Join Lisa and her friend, Todd, as he walks through his life with drugs, alcohol, verbal abuse, domestic abuse, loss, being broken, and seeking acceptance in a gang.   (Viewer / listener discretion advised with the above potential triggers.) Todd was on a journey looking for answers.  Hear his riveting story, how he overcame, and now li...

Don’t miss finding some encouragement in the middle of the mess and adventure of parenting – from potty training to car rider line to college send-off, and from the empty arms of miscarriage to an empty nest. Jump in and join Lisa & Lisa – no, that’s not their ‘80s girl band name - as these moms have an honest, fast-paced conversation about being a parent through all the seasons - baby through...

Join Lisa and her friend, Dr. Kelly, in this month of Mental Health Awareness, as they have a transparent conversation about Kelly’s personal trauma.  Viewer discretion advised with potential triggers, as the following topics are discussed: physical abuse, sexual abuse, domestic abuse, suicide, self-harm, loss, rape.   As a psychologist and leading professional in her field, Kelly opens up and sha...

Kicking off "Thrive in the Mess," Lisa Hutchcraft Whitmer invites the one who knows all her messes - her husband, Rick Whitmer. Join one couple's journey, as they take an authentic and light-hearted look at messes from throughout their lives. Childhood, dating, marriage, parenting, loss, their different personalities, and so much more. Join the Laughter, Hope, Faith and Launch of Th...