Unshakable Hope Podcast

Do you ever feel like you’re fighting for a seat at the table—striving for approval or battling comparison? Dr. Heather Holleman shares how one verb from Scripture transformed her perspective and set her free from jealousy, insecurity, and shame. Drawing from her book Seated with Christ: Living Freely in a Culture of Comparison, Heather shows us the freedom of knowing we already belong. Through he...

How do we learn to celebrate joy when pain has convinced us it's too risky? Nicole Zasowski encourages us: “Don’t miss out on your beautiful, God-given life because you’re busy preparing for the worst.” Drawing from her experience as a licensed marriage and family therapist and her own personal struggles to hold onto joy, she delves into practical ways to to live in the vulnerability of joy and ex...

In this touching episode, Janell Neumann, shares her family’s extraordinary journey through intense loss, miraculous moments, and hard faith questions. She unfolds her tumultuous experiences of near-death encounters, multiple miscarriages, and spiritual lessons learned through times of desperate prayers. In a story only God could orchestrate, their family was completed with the adoption of a beaut...

Donna Jones shares her personal journey of navigating through a devastating conflict that not only shook her world but also led her to profound insights about handling conflict in healthy, holy, and God-honoring ways. We discover the number one character trait required to resolve conflict and Donna emphasizes the importance of communicating respect and managing expectations in relationships. Tune...

Virginia Grounds shares how the Lord spoke and guided her through the loss of her husband then faithfully led her to write, launch a ministry, and wait for His perfect timing to move back to her home in Texas. Virginia highlights the power of God's voice and presence through our grief and the importance of embracing new growth seasons beyond widowhood. She is the author of Wings: Hope for Widows i...

Dawn Ward's story has been shaped by addictions of loved ones, beginning in her childhood and later affecting two of her children as well as her husband. God not only miraculously healed her husband but also rescued her from overwhelming guilt and shame and an obsessive tendency to “fix” the people in her family. I’m so inspired by her deep trust in God through some very hard surrenders and the be...

Karen Wingate, born legally blind, shares her inspirational story of faith and courage. As a young girl, her prayers for miraculous healing became humble prayers of surrender, asking the Lord to help her trust Him with her limited vision. Quite unexpectedly, another prayer and surgery in her fifties resulted in better than ever vision! Karen unfolds the powerful ways the Lord provided and prepared...

When we are crushed and brokenhearted, how do we find hope? Linda Dillow and Lorraine Pintus illuminate the deep biblical truths the Lord has built into their own lives through suffering. We'll discover how to cling to God when our dreams are shattered and how to persevere when we feel like giving up. Drawing from their book, Hope for My Hurting Heart, we'll gain practical help and inspiration for...

Cheryl Scanlan, Executive Coach and Founder of Promised Land Living, skillfully explains how a life of humility and receiving rescues our hearts from being stuck in the exhaustion of comparison, pretending, and performing. With vulnerability and wisdom, Cheryl opens up tender places of suffering in her own life and illustrates, with practical examples, how humility leads to the freedom and abundan...

Kathy Howard, author, Bible-teacher, and self-proclaimed "treasure hunter" of God's Word, helps us see Jesus through fresh eyes as she highlights several "I am" statements from the gospel of John. Kathy shares her transformation from a rule follower to a Jesus follower and we discover ways to navigate difficulties with deeper trust in God. Verses: John 6:35, 8:12, 10:9, 10;11-14, 11:25, 14:6, 15:1...

How do we trust God's timing when the world is always telling us to hurry up? Rebecca George offers a biblical perspective and powerful personal stories that will help us navigate our unmet longings and live surrendered to the Lord's will in our waiting seasons. How do we trust God through fear, doubts, idolatry, and confusion? We're drawing from Rebecca's new book,You're Not Too Late: Trusting Go...

Pam Fields grew up in a missionary family but didn't realize until years later, she was impacted by the trauma of childhood abuse. She is amazed by the powerful ways God pursued her heart and redeemed her story. Today she ministers to her large family and to countless women through her podcast, The Mom Next Door: Stories of Faith. Verse mentioned: John 15; Ephesians 1:19 Connect with Pam: TendingF...

Do you find yourself struggling with loneliness or longing for deeper connections with God and others? Becky Harling, author, speaker, and Bible teacher, explains our longings to connect, the obstacles to deep connections and practical ways we develop more meaningful and satisfying relationships. We highlight the beautiful ways Jesus valued people as we share from her book, Cultivating Deeper Conn...

When Luann Mire’s husband was unjustly indicted and imprisoned on federal charges, her family endured the intense pain of betrayal and injustice. The immense challenges tested their faith in God on every level. Luann and Patti Richter share the powerful ways God revealed His presence, comfort, and faithfulness in the ongoing pain of injustice. We discover that “When justice is elusive, God is not....

Sara Cormany was blindsided as a young mom by the debilitating effects of chronic illness complicated by a stroke. After the births of four children and almost losing her husband, her battered heart was renewed and rescued through God's love and presence. She pours out wisdom and Biblical hope through her inspirational book is--Even When: Experiencing God's Presence Through Difficult Days. She is...

In this moving episode, Cheryl Christopher opens up her story of losing two sons and a grandson. She illuminates the unique and tender ways God pursued her heart, walking her deeper into His hope and healing and even restoring laughter and creativity. She is actively involved in bringing comfort and hope to bereaved families and is the author of A Portrait of Grief: Hope and Healing After the Loss...

Rachael Adams is a southern mama who lives out her love for Jesus with her family on a Kentucky farm. Her question, how do we authentically love God, others, and even ourselves, fueled a transformative journey which resulted in her latest book, Everyday Prayers for Love. Rachael is the author of two books and the host of the Love Offering Podcast. Verses mentioned: John 1:13; 1 John 4:18; 1 Corint...

Stephanie Rousselle, Bible teacher and host of the Gospel Spice Podcast, explores ways to delight in God’s goodness and deepen intimacy with God as we navigate seasons of disappointment and loss. She shares her remarkable journey from atheism to Christianity and emphasizes the unique ways Christ appealed to her intellect.

Author and speaker, Kia Stephens shares her inspiring story of healing from the "father wounds" indelibly etched on her soul. With courageous honesty, she explains how she learned to trust God as her heavenly Father and lays out practical tools and biblical insights to help us overcome low self-esteem and unforgiveness. Her book, Overcoming Father Wounds: Exchanging Your Pain for God's Perfect Lov...

How do we grieve the loss of someone we never knew? My friend and pastor's wife, Sarah Fox, will share some of the surprising and poignant ways growing up without a dad impacted her life, marriage, and parenting. She'll also describe the ways she wrestled through the long waiting season in their foster adoption process. Verses mentioned: Philippians 4:11-13; Psalm 88 Unshakable Hope Podcast Highli...

Christy Wood shares her fascinating story of growing up in a Christian cult and how she experienced the relentless pursuit of Jesus as He wooed her heart and rescued her from lies. God convinced Christy, in powerful ways, He "not only loved her but liked her." We discuss the freedom of living in the reality of God's grace and unconditional love. pYouen.spotify. com Verses mentioned: Psalm 34:18; R...

This is a story that will fill your heart with hope, uproot strongholds of fear, and remind you that the One who created you is the One who cares for you. Crystal Mayo shares her profound story of a massive stroke at the age of 38 and how a dog named Lucy was used by God to provide comfort during her miraculous healing. Crystal highlights the many ways God spoke, guided, and even rescued her from...

How do we rely on God’s faithfulness when life doesn’t unfold as hoped? Angela Mackey, a registered nurse, had her life planned out perfectly, but her faith and marriage were severely tested when her dreams were shattered. Multiple life-threatening situations left her unable to have children naturally. We highlight biblical stories, explore ways to cultivate hope, and offer comfort to others walki...

Have the delays in your story diminished your hope? What does it look like to wait on God when dreams and longings are put on hold? Join Kelly Hall in an interview by Hannah Baldwin as they discuss discovering hope in delays, especially in the holiday season when the hardships of life are often exaggerated. Hannah Baldwin is the host of Living from the Overflow podcast. Check out her encouraging h...

The six weeks leading up to Christmas can be challenging to navigate. Carol Tetzlaff reminds us that even the disciples who saw Jesus in the flesh struggled to trust the comfort of His presence and power. From personal experiences, we share practical ways to wrestle through heartache, unmet expectations, and feelings of isolation in order to experience the reality of God's powerful presence with u...