Bringing Her Hope

Today, return guest Stephanie Koontz, and her husband Kyle Koontz joins the conversation for the first time.  You can take a listen to Stephanie's first podcast episode with us to get her back story https://bringingherhope.com/project/desperate-to-fit-in-with-stephanie-koontz/ 

 Part two of this journey...  Stephanie shares that the damage was done, and divorce was inevitable. Stephanie was convinced that her husband, Kyle, would never change, and she deserved to be happier than this marriage could ever offer. God's whisper was clear, "Thirty-one days to forgiveness; start writing."    

Today we unpack the conversation about what it looks like to Unravel Forgiveness—seeing both sides of the street.  Last but certainly not least, our friend Stephanie is partnering with the Bringing Her Hope Podcast to do a book giveaway of her new book Unraveling Forgiveness  https://www.amazon.com/Books-STEPHANIE-KOONTZ/s?rh=n%3A283155%2Cp_27%3ASTEPHANIE+KOONTZ .  

 You can also enter to win a copy of her book: https://woobox.com/4d246x

My guest this week on the Bringing Her Hope Podcast is author Rachel Engstrom.  Rachel shares her journey in a raw and honest way as she went from  a Cancer Wife to a Widow to asking  God  Now What?

Connect with Rachel:   

Facebook- https://m.facebook.com/wife.widow.now.what/  

Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/wifewidownowwhat/?hl=en

Twitter- @wifewidownowwh 

To purchase Rachel's book: https://www.amazon.com/Wife-Widow-Now-What-Navigated/dp/B08KBV5DBL/ref=nodl_#immersive-view_1601477867868  

Enter to win Rachel's book:https://woobox.com/h2kv4n

Stefanie Calhoun's story is one of a lifetime of chronic sickness and a stage 4 cancer diagnosis at age 32. It is a story of undeniable miracles in the face of unbeatable odds. It is the place where she connected to Jesus in ways she could never have imagined.   

Connect with Stefanie: 

https://www.instagram.com/stefcreates4him/?hl=en  

https://jesusbeforecoffee.blogspot.com

You never know how one event can change your life forever. My guest this week on the Bringing Her Hope podcast is Marcia Nathai- Balkissoon.  Marcia's daughter, Emma, was born with a congenital heart issue and due to a medical mistake following open-heart surgery at only 8 months old, Emma was left severely brain-damaged. Marcia and her family found themselves in a new world: coming to terms with their new reality, isolation, endless healthcare appointments, and unplanned expenses, among many other new trials. 

 To connect with Marcia:   

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marcianathaibalkissoon/ | @marcianathaibalkissoon  

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MarciaNBAuthor | @MarciaNBAuthor  

Twitter: https://twitter.com/Marcia_NB | @Marcia_NB

 To purchase Marcia's book: https://www.amazon.com/Marcia-Nathai-Balkissoon/e/B0956M5D79?ref_=dbs_p_pbk_r00_abau_000000 

 Enter here for your chance to win a copy of Marcia' book: https://woobox.com/v8gd4a

My guest today is author Heather Creekmore. She was a “good girl” who kept the rules and never felt like she had much of a testimony. But, it wasn’t until she was in her late thirties that she saw how her lifelong obsession with body image was a sin separating from God. I almost had a reconversion experience when I saw the stronghold that sin had in this “good girl’s” life and when I confessed and repented of this sin. God has been working in my life to show me other areas of hidden sin in my heart too since this time. His grace is good.  Today we are unpacking the topic of How to live a comparison-free life and how that life leads to joy, peace, and rest. 

 Connect with Heather:  https://www.youtube.com/comparedtowho https://www.instagram.com/comparedtowho/ https://www.pinterest.com/comparedtowho/ https://www.facebook.com/heathercreekmoreblog 

Compared to Who? Podcast: www.comparedtowho.me/podcast Books: 

The Burden of Better: https://amzn.to/3csoSgf Compared to Who?: https://amzn.to/2QyLB1F 

Enter to win Heather's book: https://woobox.com/noip4d

My guest today is Susee Fox. Susee Fox is a single mother of four daughters. Originally from Oregon, she found her home in Waco, Texas where she teaches Language Arts at a public school. She is passionate about reading and writing and aspires to use her voice as a writer to encourage and build up single moms.    In 2018 Susee’s marriage of 9 years ended, and she went from being a stay-at-home, homeschooling mom of four kids to a single mother with no job, no family within 2,000 miles, and was looking for a homeless shelter for her daughters and her to live in. God took her through that place, of extreme brokenness and unparalleled dependency on Him, into a season of abundance and provision and blessing.

Connect with Susee:

https://www.facebook.com/susee.fox.1

https://www.instagram.com/_suseefox_/?hl=en

My guests today are Jennifer and Gregory Cummings. Gregory & Jennifer have experienced a lot of life over the last 14 years of being married and it does not seem to be slowing down. With multiple job changes, unexpected job losses, 8 moves, the birth of their 3 boys, the loss of 4 close family members, starting their path in real estate and most recently welcoming two nephews into their family all while navigating grief and blending two families amidst a pandemic. With all the ups and downs life throws at them they still manage to find joy in God's handy work in their lives.

Connect with Jennifer and Gregory:

https://www.facebook.com/jennifer.bustercummings

https://www.instagram.com/jenniren85/

https://www.instagram.com/gc_re_agent_investor/

https://www.facebook.com/gregory.cummings.3/

Mentioned in the episode: https://bringingherhope.com/?s=jenae+nixon&id=488&post_type=project

Cari Kates is a media consultant, coach, and talent, specializing in Christian music radio. Cari transitioned from a journey in stage acting to radio and television at the recommendation of a high school teacher. One college class of “Announcing for Radio & TV” and Cari was hooked. Her career in radio has taken her from a small station in Amarillo, TX to being the first female in Programming Leadership at K-LOVE and Air1 national networks. Cari had stops in Birmingham, AL (Roll Tide!), Fresno-Bakersfield, CA, and Nashville, TN along the way. Now she lives in the NYC Metro with her husband and enjoys helping Christian music stations all over the country.

“Don’t settle for less than God’s best for you.” Those words from Voddie Baucham (during a conference for college students) would become Cari's motivation to embrace singlehood…even if it meant for the long haul. Being a single woman after 30 is becoming more common, but single after 40 comes with an assumption that you also love cats and/or plants. (Which she unashamedly loves both. Over 40 and determined to not settle, but ready for a relationship, Carrie began to pray every day for her future husband. He was faceless, nameless…even formless at first…but over time, he began to take shape and God wrote a beautiful story of falling in love. This journey has inspired Cari to proclaim Voddie’s words to her single friends and say from experience, "It’s worth the wait!"

Connect with Cari:

 https://www.facebook.com/carikates/

https://www.instagram.com/thecarikates/

To watch this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4PfHVEbDaeU&t=548s

My guest today is Halley Faville. Halley lives with her husband Jeff and their seven children in their mountain home in Oregon.

Halley has experienced a number of betrayals in her life. With each time, she learned a new concept in how to respond in order for her heart to stay warm and free of bitterness, hatred, and anger. It hasn't been easy, but God has given her the grace to continue to love and serve people with the hope and joy that only He can provide.

Connect with Halley:

www.oaksofglory.com

www.fruitlandcommunitychurch.org

www.facebook.com/Oaks61.3

My guest today is Danielle Dare. Danielle grew up in a small community in Southern NJ, not far from where she lives now, with her husband Bruce and their three children Emily, Natalie, and Ryan. The Dares are prayerfully working towards serving full time with Source of Light Ministries International, and Danielle is a partner with Trades of Hope, a business designed to create sustainability for those in extreme poverty

As Danielle grew up, she dreamed of serving in full-time ministry and even married an assistant pastor! Through a sudden turn of events, her dream to become a missionary was put on hold, and through that experience, Danielle had to learn to find joy in serving God right where He placed her even when it doesn't look like what she thought.

Connect with Danielle:

 https://www.facebook.com/groups/1122074811488667/?ref=share

https://www.instagram.com/daretobuildhope/?hl=en

www.logistheca.org