Episodes

In this 100th episode, Kelly Hall shares powerful stories of God’s faithfulness and miraculous provisions from her family’s journey. She's joined by her talented friend, Jennifer Slattery, who enriches this conversation with her biblical wisdom and insights. We discover the tenderness of our Lord who draws near in our heartache, speaks words of hope over our grief, rescues our wounded hearts from “mom guilt,” and creatively cultivates joy and intimacy in our long waiting seasons. This uplifting ...

Sarah Griffiths Hu shares vulnerably about her journey from crippling anxiety to courageous faith, including her experiences with childhood assault, a miscarriage, financial difficulties, and her son's battle with addiction. She emphasizes the importance of surrendering control to God, trusting His guidance, and using scripture in prayer. Throughout the conversation, Sarah offers encouragement and practical advice for those feeling overwhelmed by fear, highlighting God's faithfulness and presenc...

Rachel LeMaster is a remarkable young woman whose story of survival and faith has been featured on national platforms such as The Katie Couric Show and The Today Show. Rachel, born with Turner’s Syndrome, shares her journey of surviving a catastrophic car accident that left her with severe injuries, including internal decapitation and traumatic brain injury. Despite these challenges, Rachel's faith in God remained unshaken. She delves into her miraculous recovery, the power of prayer, and how sh...

Christine Hoy, shares her transformative journey of breaking free from the exhausting cycle of perfectionism and embracing a life anchored in grace. We’ll enjoy God’s purposeful creativity in revealing strongholds of control and guiding her into deeper surrender. Christine emphasizes the joy found in intimate time with God and shares practical steps towards achieving peace. We will draw from her book, Peace Beyond Perfection: Overcoming the Fear of Not Being Enough. Verses: Proverbs 3:5-6; John...

God’s love is big enough for your darkest moments. Amanda Scarborough, shares her harrowing experience with severe postpartum depression that threatened both her life and her son’s. She describes the beautiful war she fought and rescuing power of Jesus’ love. Through her journey Amanda highlights the faithfulness of God and offers important insights into mental health struggles. Verses shared: 2 Timothy 1:7; Matthew 6:33-34; Ephesians 6:10-18; 1John 4:18; John 8:32 00:00 A Dark Moment of Despa...

What happens when tragedy meets the unshakable love of Jesus? Sheila Preston Fitzgerald shares how her near-death motorcycle accident became the backdrop for an extraordinary testimony of faith, resilience, and God’s miraculous care. From the night she was cradled in the arms of Jesus on the pavement, to years of painful recovery, multiple surgeries, and learning to walk again with a prosthetic, Sheila’s journey is a living testimony that hope and healing are possible in Christ. Drawing from her...

Carol McCracken recounts her extraordinary journey through a myriad of challenging circumstances. From happily married to divorced single mom to happily remarried to the same man a decade later. Her journey includes parenting a son with multiple special needs, alcohol addiction, and healing in a grace-filled community of believers. God continues to anchor Carol through His promise to do immeasurably more than we can ask or imagine. Verses: Ephesians 3:20; John 16:33 Connect: CarolMcCracken.com...

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 her own stories of struggle and hope, she paints a picture of true acceptance and purpose. If you’ve e...

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 experience the abundance Jesus promises. We draw from her new Lifeway Bible study, Daring Joy, as we e...

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 beautiful baby girl. Janell's story highlights God's nearness, faithfulness, the power of prayer, and the...

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 in for an enriching conversation that aims to renew hope and infuse peace in your relationships. Ve...

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 in New Growth Seasons. Verses mentioned: Psalm 29:4; John 10:3,27; Isaiah 30:21; Isaiah 43:18; Mala...

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 beautiful discovery that God is faithful—even in the most broken places. She’s the author of From Guil...

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 her for ministry. Drawing from her book, With Fresh Eyes, we discover the wonder of His miraculous ...

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 our own faith journeys. Verses Mentioned: Isaiah 55:8-9; James 1:2-4; 1 Samuel 30:1-6 Hope For My...

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 abundance Christ promises. Other questions we address: How do we faithfully support a friend walking throug...

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, 15:1-5, 18:4-8 ("I am" statements) Galatians 2:20, Psalm 29:10-11, Psalm 112:7, Isaiah 43:2, Philippian...

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 God's Timing in a Hurry-Up World. Verses mentioned: Psalm 27:13; James 1:5,6; Luke 1:26-38 Connect w...

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: TendingFields.net Connect with Kelly: KellyHall.org Email: Kelly@KellyHall.org

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 Connections in a Lonely World. Verses referenced: Philippians 2:2-4; 1 Corinthians 13:4-5; Hebrews 13:5...

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. When trouble closes in, God is even closer.” Their powerful book is titled, Signs of His Presence: ...

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 passionate about helping others tell their inspirational stories through her work at Redemption Pres...

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 of a Child. Verses: John 14:27; Ecclesiastes 7:1-4 Website: CherylChristopherauthor.com Book: A P...

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 Corinthians 13:4-8; Romans 5:8; Psalm 139:13-14 Connect with Rachael: RachaelKAdams.com Check out Everyd...