In this episode, Haley and Dustin are joined by Kari Trent Stageberg, CEO of Strong Families and co-author of The Blessing, alongside her father, Dr. John Trent. Kari shares her powerful hope story of finding healing and restoration after leaving an abusive relationship – and how the love of God and His Word brought her through a journey of renewal and recovery.

Together, they explore the importance of healthy attachment, especially our attachment to Christ, and why it’s foundational for emotional and spiritual healing. Kari offers practical steps for overcoming lies, reclaiming your God-given value, and replacing negative thoughts with truth. They also discuss key principles from The Blessing and provide practical ways to bless and encourage others each day.

This is an encouraging and insightful conversation for anyone looking to heal from past pain.

Subscribe to the podcast and tune in each week as Haley and Dustin share with you what the Bible says about real-life issues with compassion, warmth, and wit.

So you have every reason for hope, for every challenge in life. Because hope means everything.

Hope Talks is a podcast of the ministry of Hope for the Heart.

Listen in to learn more :

(00:00) - Finding Hope in Challenging Times

(04:04) - Building Attachment

(08:07) - Healing and Rebuilding Healthy Attachments

(15:20) - Finding Closure and Healing Relationships

(21:00) - Shifting the Narrative of Self-Worth

(26:05) - Finding Value and Healing Past Mistakes

(35:22) - Embracing God's Delight and Attachment

(44:27) - Practicing Blessing in Daily Life

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Resources from Kari Trent Stageberg

Learn more about Kari Trent Stageberg: https://www.karitrentstageberg.com/

Get a copy of the book, The Blessing: https://tinyurl.com/58v5ukac

Get a copy of Kari’s book, The Merge for Marriage: https://tinyurl.com/2x4bvjtx

Learn more about Kari’s life coaching: https://camelbacklifecoaching.com/

See Kari’s Christian Life Coaching courses with ICCI: https://iccicoaching.com/mentoring/kari-trent/

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Hope for the Heart resources.

Learn about our summer event on Mental Health and the Church: https://resource.hopefortheheart.org/mental-health-and-the-church

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Learn more about the ministry and resources of Hope for the Heart: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/ 

Learn more about Hope Talks and catch up on past episodes: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/hopetalks/ 

Want to talk with June Hunt on Hope in the Night about a difficult life issue? Schedule a time here: https://resource.hopefortheheart.org/talk-with-june-hope-in-the-night

God’s plan for you: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/gods-plan-for-you/

Give to the ministry of Hope for the Heart: https://raisedonors.com/hopefortheheart/givehope?sc=HTPDON 

Sign up for our fall Hope Together conference: https://hopetogether.com/ 

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Bible verses mentioned in this episode

Psalm 103:12 – “as far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us.”

Isaiah 43:1 – “But now, this is what the Lord says—he who created you, Jacob, he who formed you, Israel: “Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine.”

Luke 15:10 – “Just so, I tell you, there is joy before the angels of God over one sinner who repents.”

John 18:18 & 21:9 -- Now the servants and officers had made a charcoal fire, because it was cold, and they were standing and warming themselves. Peter was also with them, standing and warming himself. …. When they got out on land, they saw a charcoal fire in place, with fish laid out on it, and bread.

Hebrews 13:5 – “I will never leave you nor forsake you.”