Your Hope Coach

Most of us want to make wise decisions, but we sometimes lack the tools to make good ones. In our episode today, Carmen offers three tools for your decision-making toolbox. Links and Verses: 1 Kings 3.5-14 1 Kings 3.9 Proverbs 9.10 James 1.5 Proverbs 15.22 John 10.10 Help with recovery efforts for Hurricane Helene: Samaritan's Purse: https://samaritanspurse.org/

Do you have questions about what it means to be led by the Spirit? Kristine and Carmen have pondered this question, too.  We invite you to join them in their conversation as they share some answers they discovered in their personal faith walks.  Verses mentioned: Romans 8.4-5 Galatians 5.16-17 Galatians 5.25 Kristine’s Video Resource: 3 Lessons About Being Led by the Spirit https://www.youtube.com...

Do you find yourself in a desperate situation, struggling to find answers? In this episode, Carmen offers one common reason we wait to ask God for help. Verses: Psalm 107 John 15.5 2 Corinthians 3.5 Resource: Carmen's article: Recognizing Faithfulness When Life Doesn't Make Sense https://carmenhorne.com/2022/09/recognizing-faithfulness-when-life-doesnt-make-sense/ Contact Carmen: carmenh...

How Our Identity in Christ Affects Our Everyday Lives The most important aspect of our lives as Christians is the promise of eternal life because of Jesus and what he did for us. But sometimes we forget the abundant blessings available to us every day as children whose identity is in Christ. In today’s episode, Carmen and Kristine discuss how our identity in Christ affects our everyday lives. When...

So, if God is with me, why is this happening? Using biblical insight from Gideon's story, Carmen shares how God is present even in unbelievably difficult circumstances. Verses: Judges 6-8 John 14.27 Free download: 7 days of Perspective Changing Affirmations Contact Carmen: https://carmenhorne.com/

One of our most loved episodes came early in our podcasting adventure. How to Handle What-If Questions has continued to be one of our most listened to and watched visits. If you are new to our podcast, we know you will gain much-needed clarity about all those what-if times. If you came along with us from the beginning, we believe the Holy Spirit offers you another chance to get a new perspective o...

Sometimes chaos surrounds us, and life feels anything but calm. We struggle against forces that come against us and try to manage things with our own strength. But what does God’s Word tell us to do when life isn’t calm? In today’s episode, Carmen and Kristine have a candid conversation about being still, the meaning of Psalm 46.10, and how we can apply the truth of Scripture to our less-than-calm...

In our episode today, Carmen and Kristine discuss the blessing of friendships and what it takes to cultivate those relationships. Listen to the end because we offer three tips on developing friendships. Verses: Ruth 1.16-17 Links: Carmen's blog post: Because Genuine Relationships Spotlight She More Than Me https://carmenhorne.com/2015/01/because-genuine-relationships-spotlight-she-more-than-m...

Is your relationship with your mom complicated? In this episode, Carmen reveals three reminders about our mommas and offers insight into how she gained a new perspective on her relationship with her mom and dad. Before the episode ends, Carmen prays with us and offers hope for healing and restoration. Links: Prayer for Your Broken Relationship With Your Mom (Downloadable PDF) Prayer for Your Broke...

Hebrews 12:15 (ESV) says, “See to it that no one fails to obtain the grace of God; that no “root of bitterness” springs up and causes trouble, and by it many become defiled.” God’s Word tells us how dangerous bitterness can be. So when bitterness tries to take root in our hearts, what can we do to stop it? In today’s episode, Carmen and Kristine look at the foundation of the word “bitterness” in S...

Often, we look at the story of our lives and think we live in a never-ending situation. In our episode today, Carmen shares the stories of women who experienced a life-changing meetup with their Story Changer, Jesus. Verses mentioned: Mark 5.25-34 Luke 7. 11-16 Luke 13.10-17 John 4.1-42 Psalm 119.16 Connect with Carmen: https://carmenhorne.com/about-me/

We’ve all experienced difficult times of waiting. Health issues, broken relationships, financial crises, and more can cause waiting seasons that seem like they will never end. Waiting can be exhausting. So how do we hold on to hope when all we can do is wait? In today’s episode, Carmen and Kristine discuss what God’s word says about our waiting seasons. As children of God, we do not wait without h...

Do you feel like something is wrong with you when your burdens are too heavy to bear? People tell us that God doesn't put more on us than we can handle, yet we are sinking fast. In episode 29, Carmen shares the promise Jesus makes us if we accept His yoke and hand over the reins of our lives. Verses mentioned: Matthew11.28-30 Psalm 121.3-4 Romans 8.34 Hebrews 7.25 Psalm 46.1 Contact Carmen: h...

Are you feeling discouraged by your circumstances? Are you struggling with the feelings of being forgotten by God? Our minds tell us that God knows and hears, but our hearts sometimes wonder. In today’s episode, Kristine and Carmen share two truths that combat two lies Satan uses to discourage us. Verses: Luke 13.10-13 Psalm 121. 1-2 Hebrews 13.5 Psalm 3.3 (ESV) Exodus 17.12 (Aaron and Hur holding...

Each of us has a unique relationship with God. In His graciousness and love, God offers us many benefits to enrich our lives and help us live abundantly. In our episode today, Carmen discusses ten of these benefits and encourages us to grab hold of each one. Verses: Mark 8:27-29 Psalm 68.19 (NKJV) Ephesians 3.20 Ten  Benefits: John 1.12 2 Timothy 1.14 James 1.5 Psalm 37.23 Isaiah 54.17 Philippians...

Have you been thinking about goals, resolutions, or ways to better your life in the new year? Instead of looking at the work we want to do to improve our lives, what if we look at the work God wants to do in us? In today’s episode, Carmen and Kristine share two things we can do to begin the year living in grace while allowing the uncomfortable work of growth. May we continue to desire to grow in g...

Just like the Apostle Paul, when we pray for God to intervene in our situation, we might get an answer that we don't expect. In today's episode, Carmen takes a closer look at the perplexing truth that God's power becomes more evident when we are the weakest. Verses mentioned: 2 Corinthians 12.9 Lamentations 3.22-23 Contact Carmen: https://carmenhorne.com/about-me/

Have circumstances beyond your control threatened to steal your joy this Christmas? Grief, broken relationships, finances, and more can affect our ability to feel the joy of the Lord during the Christmas season, but there is hope through Jesus. In today’s episode, Carmen and Kristine share ways we can keep the joy of the Lord at Christmastime and throughout the year. They tell about their own expe...

Do you find yourself in unbelievable circumstances? In today's episode, Carmen shares how Mary, Jesus' momma, handled her unique situation and how we can continue to worship when our heart cries, "It's not supposed to be this way!" Verses mentioned: Luke 1.38 Luke 1.46-55 Ephesians 3.20 Psalm 34.4 Isaiah 9.6-7 Matthew 12.21 Contact Carmen: https://carmenhorne.com/

Do you struggle with guilt because you remember the details of a painful event? You wonder if you really did forgive since you can’t forget. In today’s episode, Kristine and Carmen help us understand that it’s what we do with our memories that matter. Verses: Colossians 3.13 Isaiah 43.25 Hebrews 10.16 Psalm 103.12 Psalm 25.6-7,11 Resources: Carmen’s blog post: Forgiveness and Trust Are Not the Sam...

Has God ever asked you to do something, and you did it, but you decided to do it your way? If you have, don't miss this episode. Carmen shares a time when simple obedience was harder than she imagined and what her disobedience taught her. Bible verses from this episode: Ananias and Sapphira's story: Acts 5.1-11 Widow's pennies story: Luke 21.1-4 Samuel and King Saul: 1 Samuel 15.22...

In episode 20, Carmen gives us two secrets to live happy and the benefits of taking the writer of Psalm One's advice. Verses: Psalm 1. 1-6 The Beatitudes: Matthew 5.1-12 Our prayer: Dear Lord, Why does happiness seem to elude us at times? Life is hard, and we forget that true happiness is in our relationship with You. We want a lot of sunshine and flowers, but those rainy days come, and our h...

Are you standing in the rubble of your circumstances and wondering if you will ever find any good in all this bad? In this episode, Carmen offers several actions we can take to begin to find the little bits of hope amid our ashes. Verses Carmen shared: Romans 8.28 2 Corinthians 1.3-5 Three questions from Grace Maps to ponder when searching for beauty in your ashes: 1. Can I see how God worked thro...

In this episode, Carmen and Kristine share their experiences with asking this difficult question in their own lives. They also uncover truth from Scripture about why it feels like our problems escalate when we pray. What does the Bible say about praying when our problems seem to get worse? Where do we turn for encouragement? Find out the answer to these questions and more in today’s conversation....

Are you discouraged over a long-time entry on your prayer list? Today's episode is one you don't want to miss. Carmen tackles this topic using Scripture and her own well-earned experience. She shares that like you, her pen is on auto-pilot for some of her requests. Listen to the end because Carmen also offers us two things prayer does for us while we wait for answers. Declaration: I decl...