Hope often gets mistaken for wishful thinking—but what if it’s actually one of the strongest postures we can take? In this episode, Angela and Deanna explore why hope isn’t soft, sentimental, or naive, but grounded, resilient, and deeply rooted in reality. Together they unpack the difference between hoping for outcomes and hoping in who we are becoming, and how our past experiences can anchor us in the present and give us courage for what comes next.

Timestamps

00:00 – Why hope gets mistaken for weakness

02:45 – How fear, allegiance, and “what if” thinking lead to despair

09:00 – A powerful definition of hope

15:38 – Why hope is a perspective, not a feeling

16:13 – Hope for vs. hope in

30:29 – The difference between hope and toxic positivity

The Morning Share Podcast is edited and produced by Angela Boeckman and Deanna West.

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Resources Mentioned
Love, Henri, by Henri Nouwen