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What does it look like to trust God when life no longer makes sense? Speaker and author Kathy Rogers shares her journey through triple-negative breast cancer, a BRCA2 family diagnosis, and the devastating loss of both her mother and 29-year-old daughter. She opens up about grief, depression, perseverance, gratitude journaling, and finding steady ground in Ephesians 3:14–21. Through God winks, a healing road trip, and a memorial marathon, Kathy reminds us that joy and grief can coexist—and that identity in Christ brings freedom when life feels fragile.

Kathy's contact info:

Email - [email protected]

Website - www.thekathyrogers.com

Kathy's book:

Look for Good: Discovering God in Grief, Celebration and the Every Days

Kathy's podcast:

The Kathy Roger's Podcast: Your Best Friends Mom

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Welcome to Reliht, the brand new and easy-to-use, online no-chat tool you didn’t know you needed, but will love.

Designed as an alternative to social media, Reliht gives you quiet space to reflect, journal, grow with God, capture and share what He’s speaking—without the distractions of endless scrolling and chat.  Sit with God, listen, reflect, journal, receive, and share.

✨ As a special launch welcome, sign up FREE through September 1, 2026.

Learn more at reliht.com 

🔑 MORE FROM YOUR HOST, KRISTIN KURTZ

📖 BOOK: FIT FOR THE CALL
Prepare body, soul & spirit for what God has entrusted to you.
newwingscoaching.net/fitforthecall

✨ NEW WINGS COACHING
You pour into others. Who pours into you? I draw out the gold & help you take bold next steps. newwingscoaching.net/book

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Hope Unlocked Podcast Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for informational and inspirational purposes only. Guest views, opinions, experiences, and testimonies are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host. Content is not intended to replace professional medical, mental health, legal, financial, or other professional advice. Please use discernment and seek appropriate guidance for your unique situation.

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What if the breakthrough you need isn't found by working harder—but by resting with God? In this episode, Bret Kolman, a healthcare CPA and former hospital CEO, shares how practicing Sabbath, taking mini sabbaticals, and embracing intentional solitude transformed his life, leadership, and relationship with God. Together, we explore practical rhythms for soul rest, Christian leadership, hearing God's voice through prayer and journaling, the role of worship, wisdom in fasting, and why we're called to work from rest instead of resting from work. If you're feeling weary, burned out, or longing for greater peace, this conversation will encourage you to slow down, listen for God's voice, and rediscover the rest your soul was created for.

Bret's contact info:

Website - www.sabbaticaltaker.com

Bret's book:

Wisdom That Leads to Soul Rest

🌟Featured Hope Unlocked Partner: Reliht

Welcome to Reliht, the brand new and easy-to-use, online no-chat tool you didn’t know you needed, but will love.

Designed as an alternative to social media, Reliht gives you quiet space to reflect, journal, grow with God, capture and share what He’s speaking—without the distractions of endless scrolling and chat.  Sit with God, listen, reflect, journal, receive, and share.

✨ As a special launch welcome, sign up FREE through September 1, 2026.

Learn more at reliht.com 

🔑 MORE FROM YOUR HOST, KRISTIN KURTZ

📖 BOOK: FIT FOR THE CALL
Prepare body, soul & spirit for what God has entrusted to you.
newwingscoaching.net/fitforthecall

✨ NEW WINGS COACHING
You pour into others. Who pours into you? I draw out the gold & help you take bold next steps. newwingscoaching.net/book

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Help keep this ministry & podcast going and moving forward. Your support helps produce the show, share these stories & carry HOPE around the world.
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Hope Unlocked Podcast Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for informational and inspirational purposes only. Guest views, opinions, experiences, and testimonies are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host. Content is not intended to replace professional medical, mental health, legal, financial, or other professional advice. Please use discernment and seek appropriate guidance for your unique situation.

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After decades in pastoral ministry, Rick and Jane McKinney share an honest story of calling, resilience, and continuing to say yes to Jesus. From a faith awakening during the Jesus movement and a 52-year marriage that began with a tangerine Lifesaver to a heart diagnosis that sparked a defining encounter with God, their journey is filled with courage and redemption. They also unpack servant leadership, practical evangelism, creativity as ministry, and the life-changing walk across America that became a book.

Rick & Jane's contact info: 

Email - [email protected]

Website - sharingjesus.info

Facebook groups - Jane's Creations, Old Hippy Woodworking, Silver Reimagined

🌟Featured Hope Unlocked Partner: Reliht

Welcome to Reliht, the brand new and easy-to-use, online no-chat tool you didn’t know you needed, but will love.

Designed as an alternative to social media, Reliht gives you quiet space to reflect, journal, grow with God, capture and share what He’s speaking—without the distractions of endless scrolling and chat.  Sit with God, listen, reflect, journal, receive, and share.

✨ As a special launch welcome, sign up FREE through September 1, 2026.

Learn more at reliht.com 

🔑 MORE FROM YOUR HOST, KRISTIN KURTZ

📖 BOOK: FIT FOR THE CALL
Prepare body, soul & spirit for what God has entrusted to you.
newwingscoaching.net/fitforthecall

✨ NEW WINGS COACHING
You pour into others. Who pours into you? I draw out the gold & help you take bold next steps. newwingscoaching.net/book

Support the show

 SUPPORT HOPE UNLOCKED
Help keep this ministry & podcast going and moving forward. Your support helps produce the show, share these stories & carry HOPE around the world.
buymeacoffee.com/hopeunlockedpodcast

CONNECT WITH KRISTIN

Website: https://www.newwingscoaching.net/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/renew.wings/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moodykurtz/
Hope Unlocked FB Group (for women): https://www.facebook.com/groups/hopeunlocked
NEWSletter: https://freedom.myflodesk.com/ascendbeyond

Hope Unlocked Podcast Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for informational and inspirational purposes only. Guest views, opinions, experiences, and testimonies are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host. Content is not intended to replace professional medical, mental health, legal, financial, or other professional advice. Please use discernment and seek appropriate guidance for your unique situation.

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What happens when performance Christianity stops working? Wendy Bower, author of Gratitude Attack, shares how God met her in the honesty of grief, anger, divorce, estrangement from her daughters, and breast cancer during COVID. Through Christian counseling, the Psalms, journaling, and learning to receive the Father’s love, Wendy moved from striving to intimacy and from head knowledge to heart transformation. She explains why a “gratitude attack” is not forced positivity, but gratitude that rises when we feel truly seen, loved, and held by God—and why compassion must come before telling hurting people to be grateful.

Wendy's contact info:

Website - authorwendybower.com

🌟Featured Hope Unlocked Partner: Reliht

Welcome to Reliht, the brand new and easy-to-use, online no-chat tool you didn’t know you needed, but will love.

Designed as an alternative to social media, Reliht gives you quiet space to reflect, journal, grow with God, capture and share what He’s speaking—without the distractions of endless scrolling and chat.  Sit with God, listen, reflect, journal, receive, and share.

✨ As a special launch welcome, sign up FREE through September 1, 2026.

Learn more at reliht.com 

🔑 MORE FROM YOUR HOST, KRISTIN KURTZ

📖 BOOK: FIT FOR THE CALL
Prepare body, soul & spirit for what God has entrusted to you.
newwingscoaching.net/fitforthecall

✨ NEW WINGS COACHING
You pour into others. Who pours into you? I draw out the gold & help you take bold next steps. newwingscoaching.net/book

Support the show

 SUPPORT HOPE UNLOCKED
Help keep this ministry & podcast going and moving forward. Your support helps produce the show, share these stories & carry HOPE around the world.
buymeacoffee.com/hopeunlockedpodcast

CONNECT WITH KRISTIN

Website: https://www.newwingscoaching.net/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/renew.wings/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moodykurtz/
Hope Unlocked FB Group (for women): https://www.facebook.com/groups/hopeunlocked
NEWSletter: https://freedom.myflodesk.com/ascendbeyond

Hope Unlocked Podcast Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for informational and inspirational purposes only. Guest views, opinions, experiences, and testimonies are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host. Content is not intended to replace professional medical, mental health, legal, financial, or other professional advice. Please use discernment and seek appropriate guidance for your unique situation.

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One phone call changed everything. Just hours after preaching a message called Consumed By The Call, Francine Ivey's husband unexpectedly passed away, leaving her to navigate unimaginable grief, questions of faith, and a completely different future. In this deeply honest conversation, Francine shares what sustained her in the darkest moments, how to truly care for someone who is grieving, and why our presence often matters more than our words. We also explore the power of Kingdom coaching, biblical discipleship, and how God can bring purpose from profound loss. If you've ever walked through grief or loved someone who has, this episode will leave you with hope.

Francine's contact info:

Website - www.consumedcoaching.com/become-a-coach 

Instagram

Francine's books:

Called to Activate 

Clarity is the Shortcut

21 Kingdom Success Principles

Calling Over Comfort

🌟Featured Hope Unlocked Partner: Reliht

Welcome to Reliht, the brand new and easy-to-use, online no-chat tool you didn’t know you needed, but will love.

Designed as an alternative to social media, Reliht gives you quiet space to reflect, journal, grow with God, capture and share what He’s speaking—without the distractions of endless scrolling and chat.  Sit with God, listen, reflect, journal, receive, and share.

✨ As a special launch welcome, sign up FREE through September 1, 2026.

Learn more at reliht.com 

🔑 MORE FROM YOUR HOST, KRISTIN KURTZ

📖 BOOK: FIT FOR THE CALL
Prepare body, soul & spirit for what God has entrusted to you.
newwingscoaching.net/fitforthecall

✨ NEW WINGS COACHING
You pour into others. Who pours into you? I draw out the gold & help you take bold next steps. newwingscoaching.net/book

Support the show

 SUPPORT HOPE UNLOCKED
Help keep this ministry & podcast going and moving forward. Your support helps produce the show, share these stories & carry HOPE around the world.
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CONNECT WITH KRISTIN

Website: https://www.newwingscoaching.net/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/renew.wings/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moodykurtz/
Hope Unlocked FB Group (for women): https://www.facebook.com/groups/hopeunlocked
NEWSletter: https://freedom.myflodesk.com/ascendbeyond

Hope Unlocked Podcast Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for informational and inspirational purposes only. Guest views, opinions, experiences, and testimonies are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host. Content is not intended to replace professional medical, mental health, legal, financial, or other professional advice. Please use discernment and seek appropriate guidance for your unique situation.

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What does it take to keep going after life knocks you down again and again? Marine veteran, entrepreneur, and author Jay Setchell shares his extraordinary journey from a demanding Midwest farm upbringing to surviving multiple near-death experiences, including a devastating Marine Corps crash, a drunk-driver collision that left him with a broken neck, drowning, paralysis, and PTSD. Through every setback, Jay reveals how gratitude, faith, prayer, and intentional daily choices helped him rebuild. His story is a powerful reminder that it's never too soon to choose hope—and never too late to refuse to quit.

Jay's contact info:

Email - [email protected]

Jay's book:

The Strength Within You: It's Always Too Soon to Quit

🌟Featured Hope Unlocked Partner: Reliht

Welcome to Reliht, the brand new and easy-to-use, online no-chat tool you didn’t know you needed, but will love.

Designed as an alternative to social media, Reliht gives you quiet space to reflect, journal, grow with God, capture and share what He’s speaking—without the distractions of endless scrolling and chat.  Sit with God, listen, reflect, journal, receive, and share.

✨ As a special launch welcome, sign up FREE through September 1, 2026.

Learn more at reliht.com 

🔑 MORE FROM YOUR HOST, KRISTIN KURTZ

📖 BOOK: FIT FOR THE CALL
Prepare body, soul & spirit for what God has entrusted to you.
newwingscoaching.net/fitforthecall

✨ NEW WINGS COACHING
You pour into others. Who pours into you? I draw out the gold & help you take bold next steps. newwingscoaching.net/book

Support the show

 SUPPORT HOPE UNLOCKED
Help keep this ministry & podcast going and moving forward. Your support helps produce the show, share these stories & carry HOPE around the world.
buymeacoffee.com/hopeunlockedpodcast

CONNECT WITH KRISTIN

Website: https://www.newwingscoaching.net/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/renew.wings/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moodykurtz/
Hope Unlocked FB Group (for women): https://www.facebook.com/groups/hopeunlocked
NEWSletter: https://freedom.myflodesk.com/ascendbeyond

Hope Unlocked Podcast Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for informational and inspirational purposes only. Guest views, opinions, experiences, and testimonies are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host. Content is not intended to replace professional medical, mental health, legal, financial, or other professional advice. Please use discernment and seek appropriate guidance for your unique situation.

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Why do children leave therapy saying, “We just played”? In this conversation, licensed mental health therapist and registered play therapist supervisor Mallory Kurkosky explains how evidence-based play therapy helps children process emotions and experiences they can't always put into words. We discuss supporting teens who resist therapy, how parents can use validation and emotional regulation to shift family dynamics, and why healing often begins with the adults. Mallory also shares how EMDR therapy helps process trauma, what to look for in a qualified therapist, and the work she's leading through Refined by Fire and Embers of Hope to bring lasting restoration and hope.

Mallory's contact info:

Websites - www.embersofhopepc.org & www.refinedbyfire.info

Email - [email protected] 

🌟Featured Hope Unlocked Partner: Reliht

Welcome to Reliht, the brand new and easy-to-use, online no-chat tool you didn’t know you needed, but will love.

Designed as an alternative to social media, Reliht gives you quiet space to reflect, journal, grow with God, capture and share what He’s speaking—without the distractions of endless scrolling and chat.  Sit with God, listen, reflect, journal, receive, and share.

✨ As a special launch welcome, sign up FREE through September 1, 2026.

Learn more at reliht.com 

🔑 MORE FROM YOUR HOST, KRISTIN KURTZ

📖 BOOK: FIT FOR THE CALL
Prepare body, soul & spirit for what God has entrusted to you.
newwingscoaching.net/fitforthecall

✨ NEW WINGS COACHING
You pour into others. Who pours into you? I draw out the gold & help you take bold next steps. newwingscoaching.net/book

Support the show

 SUPPORT HOPE UNLOCKED
Help keep this ministry & podcast going and moving forward. Your support helps produce the show, share these stories & carry HOPE around the world.
buymeacoffee.com/hopeunlockedpodcast

CONNECT WITH KRISTIN

Website: https://www.newwingscoaching.net/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/renew.wings/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moodykurtz/
Hope Unlocked FB Group (for women): https://www.facebook.com/groups/hopeunlocked
NEWSletter: https://freedom.myflodesk.com/ascendbeyond

Hope Unlocked Podcast Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for informational and inspirational purposes only. Guest views, opinions, experiences, and testimonies are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host. Content is not intended to replace professional medical, mental health, legal, financial, or other professional advice. Please use discernment and seek appropriate guidance for your unique situation.

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What happens when your biggest failure becomes the place where God begins your greatest restoration? Teaching Pastor Alli Patterson shares her powerful testimony of drifting from faith, the affair that nearly destroyed her marriage, and the life-changing moment she returned to Scripture and encountered Jesus in a new way. Together, we talk about confession, conviction, rebuilding trust, marriage restoration, raising children with honesty, gratitude, and practical ways to study the Bible that move faith from head knowledge to heart transformation. If you've ever wondered whether God can redeem your deepest regrets, this conversation offers you hope.

Alli's contact info:

Website - https://www.allipatterson.com

Facebook 

Instagram

🌟Featured Hope Unlocked Partner: Reliht

Welcome to Reliht, the brand new and easy-to-use, online no-chat tool you didn’t know you needed, but will love.

Designed as an alternative to social media, Reliht gives you quiet space to reflect, journal, grow with God, capture and share what He’s speaking—without the distractions of endless scrolling and chat.  Sit with God, listen, reflect, journal, receive, and share.

✨ As a special launch welcome, sign up FREE through September 1, 2026.

Learn more at reliht.com 

🔑 MORE FROM YOUR HOST, KRISTIN KURTZ

📖 BOOK: FIT FOR THE CALL
Prepare body, soul & spirit for what God has entrusted to you.
newwingscoaching.net/fitforthecall

✨ NEW WINGS COACHING
You pour into others. Who pours into you? I draw out the gold & help you take bold next steps. newwingscoaching.net/book

Support the show

 SUPPORT HOPE UNLOCKED
Help keep this ministry & podcast going and moving forward. Your support helps produce the show, share these stories & carry HOPE around the world.
buymeacoffee.com/hopeunlockedpodcast

CONNECT WITH KRISTIN

Website: https://www.newwingscoaching.net/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/renew.wings/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moodykurtz/
Hope Unlocked FB Group (for women): https://www.facebook.com/groups/hopeunlocked
NEWSletter: https://freedom.myflodesk.com/ascendbeyond

Hope Unlocked Podcast Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for informational and inspirational purposes only. Guest views, opinions, experiences, and testimonies are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host. Content is not intended to replace professional medical, mental health, legal, financial, or other professional advice. Please use discernment and seek appropriate guidance for your unique situation.

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Can childhood wounds lead us away from God—and can Jesus redeem every part of the journey? In this powerful episode, Dr. Laurette Willis shares how childhood trauma, emotional eating, yoga, and New Age spirituality left her searching until she experienced true freedom through Jesus Christ. We discuss overcoming addiction, renewing the mind with Scripture, the baptism of the Holy Spirit, and the difference between religion and a personal relationship with Christ. Dr. Willis also introduces PraiseMoves, a Christ-centered alternative to yoga, and shares a practical biblical tool for overcoming cravings while renewing your mind through God's Word.

Dr. Laurette's contact info:

Website - https://PraiseMoves.com

2 FREE gifts from Dr. Laurette:

Faith Fueled Weight Loss Blueprint

Christian Meditation Guide

Dr. Laurette's event:

Ready to stop circling the same old mountain and begin moving forward?

Join Dr. Laurette Willis for the FREE 5-Day Wisdom Challenge™, a live online experience helping believers seek practical, Biblical wisdom for the mind, body, heart, calling, and daily walk. Each session combines Scripture with practical techniques designed to help you renew your mind, gain clarity, and take your next step with greater wisdom and confidence.

Discover the next Challenge and register free at 5DayWisdomChallenge.com

🌟Featured Hope Unlocked Partner: Reliht

Welcome to Reliht, the brand new and easy-to-use, online no-chat tool you didn’t know you needed, but will love.

Designed as an alternative to social media, Reliht gives you quiet space to reflect, journal, grow with God, capture and share what He’s speaking—without the distractions of endless scrolling and chat.  Sit with God, listen, reflect, journal, receive, and share.

✨ As a special launch welcome, sign up FREE through September 1, 2026.

Learn more at reliht.com 

🔑 MORE FROM YOUR HOST, KRISTIN KURTZ

📖 BOOK: FIT FOR THE CALL
Prepare body, soul & spirit for what God has entrusted to you.
newwingscoaching.net/fitforthecall

✨ NEW WINGS COACHING
You pour into others. Who pours into you? I draw out the gold & help you take bold next steps. newwingscoaching.net/book

Support the show

 SUPPORT HOPE UNLOCKED
Help keep this ministry & podcast going and moving forward. Your support helps produce the show, share these stories & carry HOPE around the world.
buymeacoffee.com/hopeunlockedpodcast

CONNECT WITH KRISTIN

Website: https://www.newwingscoaching.net/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/renew.wings/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moodykurtz/
Hope Unlocked FB Group (for women): https://www.facebook.com/groups/hopeunlocked
NEWSletter: https://freedom.myflodesk.com/ascendbeyond

Hope Unlocked Podcast Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for informational and inspirational purposes only. Guest views, opinions, experiences, and testimonies are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host. Content is not intended to replace professional medical, mental health, legal, financial, or other professional advice. Please use discernment and seek appropriate guidance for your unique situation.

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In this episode of Hope Unlocked, Kristin Kurtz sits down with author and publisher Greg Pai to explore a powerful testimony of transformation. From growing up in poverty in the Bronx to achieving worldly success, Greg shares how deep depression and disconnection ultimately led him and his wife to surrender their lives to Jesus. Together, they discuss spiritual discernment, spiritual warfare, and Greg’s “Voice of the Heart” framework—learning to recognize God’s gentle whisper amid the noise of culture, media, and daily distractions. This conversation offers practical biblical insight for hearing God’s voice, breaking free from limiting influences, finding purpose, and taking faithful next steps in today’s complex world.

Greg's contact info:

Email - [email protected]

Greg's book:

Voice of the Heart: The Battle For Your Purpose, Peace, and Passion

🌟Featured Hope Unlocked Partner: Reliht

Welcome to Reliht, the brand new and easy-to-use, online no-chat tool you didn’t know you needed, but will love.

Designed as an alternative to social media, Reliht gives you quiet space to reflect, journal, grow with God, capture and share what He’s speaking—without the distractions of endless scrolling and chat.  Sit with God, listen, reflect, journal, receive, and share.

✨ As a special launch welcome, sign up FREE through September 1, 2026.

Learn more at reliht.com 

🔑 MORE FROM YOUR HOST, KRISTIN KURTZ

📖 BOOK: FIT FOR THE CALL
Prepare body, soul & spirit for what God has entrusted to you.
newwingscoaching.net/fitforthecall

✨ NEW WINGS COACHING
You pour into others. Who pours into you? I draw out the gold & help you take bold next steps. newwingscoaching.net/book

Support the show

 SUPPORT HOPE UNLOCKED
Help keep this ministry & podcast going and moving forward. Your support helps produce the show, share these stories & carry HOPE around the world.
buymeacoffee.com/hopeunlockedpodcast

CONNECT WITH KRISTIN

Website: https://www.newwingscoaching.net/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/renew.wings/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moodykurtz/
Hope Unlocked FB Group (for women): https://www.facebook.com/groups/hopeunlocked
NEWSletter: https://freedom.myflodesk.com/ascendbeyond

Hope Unlocked Podcast Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for informational and inspirational purposes only. Guest views, opinions, experiences, and testimonies are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host. Content is not intended to replace professional medical, mental health, legal, financial, or other professional advice. Please use discernment and seek appropriate guidance for your unique situation.