Have Hope; Will Travel

Brittany Simmons spent 24 years in the United States Army. She’s a graduate of and has taught at West Point Military Academy and she’s been deployed to Iraq twice. The first time she was a platoon leader in charge of 32 Military Police Soldiers who experienced a lot of up-close and personal combat. Her soldiers ... Read More about {93} Leading Alone [Brittany E. Simmons]

We all love to travel, don’t we? It’s why we’re here: listening to different stories and different perspectives from all around the globe. This week we’re learning from someone who’s taken multi-culturalism to the next level. Janet Sandberg is a Canadian married to an American who’s lived in Canada, the United States, Germany, Indonesia, and ... Read More about {92} Raising a Family Across Three Continents [Janet Sandberg]

There is a gap between what churches provide and what single adults need. MaryB. Safrit fills that gap with resources, guides, coaching, and so much more. This week on Have Hope; Will Travel podcast she’s helping us understand why singles matter, she’s educating us on how we can love singles in our lives well, and ... Read More about {91} Single Like Jesus [MaryB. Safrit]

I love bringing real-life friends onto the show to share their story and their perspective. This week guest has a powerful story of becoming involved in drugs, his life with a drug addiction, his near experiences, the journey to recovery, and the joy he now shares in Jesus. It’s a gift to get to work ... Read More about {90} Addiction, Recovery, and Hope [Florence Mayez]

You hear it all the time: people differentiating Catholic and Christian. Are the two really all that different? This week we’re traveling to New Mexico to learn from a Catholic friend what it means to be Catholic, some differences, and some similarities. Topics Addressed: Connect with Carrie Connect with Carrie on Instagram or on her ... Read More about {89} Surrendering for Greatness [Carrie Miller]

Stephanie Freethy was a police officer in Houston, TX, for 13 years. In this week’s episode she’s willing to “go there” with us—to share her perspective as a white female cop, to talk about police brutality, and to offer an insider’s look at policing. Topics Addressed: Connect with Stephanie Connect with Stephanie at StephanieFreethy.com. Find ... Read More about {88} An Internal Look at Policing [Stephanie Freethy]

Kellina Powell lost her hearing at age 4 when her daycare didn’t follow instructions to treat her ear infection. Ever since then, she’s lived in two different worlds—deaf and hearing. Join us on Have Hope; Will Travel podcast as we learn about her experience, hear her perspective, and explore what’s supportive and what’s not actually ... Read More about {87} Deaf Queen Boss [Kellina Powell]

At Have Hope; Will Travel we’re not afraid to take on hard topics. In this episode Sequana Murray has agreed to go deep with us as we talk about: poverty, single-motherhood, depression, suicide, creativity, music, recreation, and so much more. Topics Addressed: Connect with Sequana Connect with Sequana at Bandysnotebook.net, on Instagram @BandytheNomad, and on ... Read More about {86} Befriending Depression [Sequana Murray]

Lori Ann Wood was in pristine health when she was diagnosed with heart failure. She walked herself into the ICU with six percent of her heart functioning. Against all medical odds, she survived and she’s joining us this week on Have Hope; Will Travel podcast to share her story and how it changed her faith. ... Read More about {85} Divine Detour [Lori Ann Wood]

Is suffering redeemable? That’s the big question we’re tackling this week with guest Karis Meier. In this episode of Have Hope; Will Travel Karis shares her own experience with chronic illness, how it has affected her relationship with God, and her perspective on suffering—as someone with some first-hand experience. Topics Addressed: Connect with Karis Connect ... Read More about {84} Suffering Redeemed [Karis Meier]