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What can happen when you say yes to God before you have the whole roadmap? In this special 250th episode of Hope Unlocked, host Kristin Kurtz shares the story behind the podcast she almost never started—and what God has done through one surrendered yes. From facing fear and feeling unqualified to creating a “SEEDcast” that plants hope, courage, healing, and faith, she reflects on consistency, unseen impact, and releasing the pressure of the numbers. If you’ve questioned whether your voice matters or felt tempted to quit too soon, this is your reminder: show up, sow the seed, and trust God with what grows.

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·     Growing up in Romania under communism and learning gratitude in the midst of scarcity

·     How a mission trip connection brought Mia to the United States

·     Walking through widowhood, remarriage, and the rebuilding of family life

·     Why women often master the art of saying “I'm fine” while suffering in silence

·     The hidden emotional and physical weight carried by family caregivers

·     How Mia's sister's cancer journey transformed everyday conversations into reflections on grace, dreams, legacy, and eternity

·     Trusting God when healing does not look the way we hoped it would

·     Why women over 45, 50, and 55 are not meant to be placed on a shelf

·     Turning life experience into service, leadership, writing, coaching, and ministry

·     The importance of rest, sisterhood, self-care, and creating space to hear from God

Gratitude changes what scarcity feels like. Mia's parents taught their children to recognize God's provision, even when the family sometimes had only one meal a day.

You do not have to suffer in silence. Community creates room for honesty, support, healing, and the reminder that you are not alone.

Caring for yourself is not selfish. Rest and renewal help women continue serving their families and assignments without pouring from an empty cup.

God meets us in our weakest moments. During the most exhausting season of caregiving, Scripture, prayer, and God's presence sustained Mia one hour at a time.

Healing can take a form we did not expect. Mia came to understand her sister's passing through the lens of eternal healing and the continuing impact of her testimony.

Your age is evidence, not a limitation. Your years have given you wisdom and experience that can help another woman answer God's call.

Your story can reach people you may never meet. Mia's sister's faith during suffering moved people in other countries to return to church and seek God.

·     Esther 4:14 — You are here “for such a time as this.”

·     Matthew 7:7 — Ask, seek, and knock.

·     Hebrews 13:5 — God will never leave nor forsake you.

·     Philippians 4:13 — Strength through Christ.

·     Proverbs 3:5–6 — Trust in the Lord with all your heart.

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One impulsive yes can lead into danger—and one obedient no can change everything. Yolonda Troupe Smith shares her powerful testimony of learning to hear God’s voice, recognize His warnings, and surrender control. From unsafe college choices and an unequally yoked marriage to spiritual warfare during a high-risk pregnancy with 11 fibroid tumors, Yolonda shares how God protected her, brought her through difficult seasons, and turned her story into purpose. She also opens up about prayer, obedience, the Holy Spirit, baptism, and learning to walk in God’s power.

Yolonda's contact info:

Email - [email protected]

Yolonda's books:

The Blueprint Collection

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What if the exhaustion you feel isn't

from working too hard — but from

measuring yourself against someone

who doesn't even exist?

In this episode Sheila gets honest about

what happened in her own heart after

hearing Jenilee Samuel's calling story.

For thirty seconds she was inspired.

Then the comparison crept in.

Using a powerful analogy from her

corporate career — the Frankenstein

competitor — Sheila unpacks exactly

what we do on social media. We take

her calling, her marriage, her platform,

her highlight reel, stitch it together

into one imaginary woman — and compare

our whole real self to someone who

doesn't exist.

This is your faith journey back to your

own lane. A Christ centered life means

living with purpose in YOUR calling —

not someone else's highlight reel.

In this episode:

- The Frankenstein competitor analogy

from corporate life

- What TikTok culture has done to

Christian women and comparison

- Why viral is not the same as anointed

- How to turn comparison into prayer

- 3 practical shifts this week

Scripture: Galatians 6:4,

2 Corinthians 10:12, Hebrews 12:1

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What does it take to bring one of the Bible’s most beloved stories to the big screen—and remain faithful to the Scripture that inspired it?

Filmmaking brothers Daniel and Matthew Kooman of Unveil Studios have spent more than two decades creating films and documentaries exploring faith, human dignity and some of the most challenging issues of our time. Now they’ve taken on their most ambitious project yet: Daniel and the Fiery Furnace, a sweeping new biblical epic opening in theaters nationwide September 18th.

Starring Mena Massoud as Daniel and Elijah Alexander as King Nebuchadnezzar, the film takes audiences into ancient Babylon and the extraordinary story of Daniel and his friends—young men living under enormous pressure to conform, yet determined to remain faithful to God.

In this episode of The UPside Conversations, Marion MacKenzie sits down with Daniel and Matthew to discover what it really took to bring this world to life—from filming in remarkable locations in India and working with horses, armies and massive sets, to the challenges of financing an independent biblical epic and some extraordinary moments the brothers experienced during production.

We also explore the bigger question at the heart of Daniel’s story: What does it mean to stand firm when everything is on the line?

What does it take to bring one of the Bible’s most beloved stories to the big screen—and remain faithful to the Scripture that inspired it?Filmmaking brothers Daniel and Matthew Kooman of Unveil Studios have spent more than two decades creating films and documentaries exploring faith, human dignity and some of the most challenging issues of our time. Now they’ve taken on their most ambitious project yet: Daniel and the Fiery Furnace, a sweeping new biblical epic opening in theaters nationwide September 18th.Starring Mena Massoud as Daniel and Elijah Alexander as King Nebuchadnezzar, the film takes audiences into ancient Babylon and the extraordinary story of Daniel and his friends—young men living under enormous pressure to conform, yet determined to remain faithful to God.In this episode of The UPside Conversations, Marion MacKenzie sits down with Daniel and Matthew to discover what it really took to bring this world to life—from filming in remarkable locations in India and working with horses, armies and massive sets, to the challenges of financing an independent biblical epic and some extraordinary moments the brothers experienced during production.We also explore the bigger question at the heart of Daniel’s story: What does it mean to stand firm when everything is on the line? DANIEL AND THE FIERY FURNACEIn theaters September 18th Tickets + FREE resources: Daniel.movie✅ SUBSCRIBE to The UPside Conversations for new episodes every week.

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¿Es posible perdonar a alguien que te hizo daño cuando esa persona ni siquiera reconoce lo que hizo?

En este episodio hablamos de una de las partes más difíciles del perdón: cuando la herida es real, todavía duele y nunca recibimos un “perdóname” de la persona que nos lastimó.

A través del evangelio y del ejemplo de Jesús en la cruz, exploramos qué significa estar dispuestas a perdonar aun cuando no hay arrepentimiento ni reconciliación. Porque perdonar no significa negar lo que pasó, minimizar el daño o decir que estuvo bien.

También hablamos de cómo podemos confiar nuestro dolor y nuestra necesidad de justicia a Dios, especialmente cuando sentimos que la otra persona nunca entenderá cuánto nos lastimó.

Si todavía cargas con una herida porque alguien nunca reconoció el daño que te hizo, este episodio es para ti. 

Agradecemos a Joyful Journey Podcast por el permiso de utilizar parte de su contenido para responder esta pregunta. Puedes escuchar el episodio en Inglés sobre este tema aqui: Gospel Motivations for Forgiveness Part 1

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What happens when you ask Jesus, “I don’t want to just be taught about You. I want YOU to teach me”?

Bianca Van Staden did exactly that, and what followed was a journey into a deeper relationship with Jesus and a way of understanding prayer, our union with Christ, the spiritual realm, and the deeper things of God that may be very different from what many of us have been taught.

Bianca shares the encounter that changed the direction of her life and what began to unfold when she asked Jesus to teach her for Himself.

We explore prayer, hearing God, the spiritual realm, our union with Christ, and some deeper ideas about faith that we don’t often hear discussed this way. This conversation goes into places that may make you see your relationship with God differently.

Bianca’s teachings have truly awakened something in me, and my hope is that this conversation encourages you to seek God more deeply for yourself.

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Wells of Mem on YouTube: @TheWellsofMem

00:00 Coming Up
00:38 Welcome to the Peaceful Presence Podcast
01:24 Meet Bianca Van Staden
04:22 Bianca’s Early Relationship With God
06:29 Why She Stepped Away From Religion
08:10 The Day She Audibly Heard God
10:06 “Jesus, I Want YOU to Teach Me”
12:19 How Do You Know When God Is Speaking?
15:11 “If It Comes From God, It Has to Bear Life”
16:31 Are We at a Spiritual Threshold?
19:58 What Does Spiritual Governance Mean?
26:07 Understanding “Archy”
28:48 Energy, Aura & the Spiritual Realm
39:49 The Power of Words and Energy
45:42 What Are You Allowing to Take Form in You?
48:10 Embodying Heaven on Earth
51:11 Are We Defending What Feels Safe?
54:17 Is Grace Given—or Revealed?
59:43 Have We Overcomplicated Prayer?
1:03:25 Has Prayer Evolved?
1:09:11 Praying From Heaven’s Perspective
1:11:25 Olivia’s Personal Journey With Prayer
1:15:26 A Story of Intercession & Healing
1:19:47 Prayer as Agreement With Heaven
1:21:47 Can Prayer Force an Outcome?
1:23:36 The Tree of Life vs. Tree of Knowledge
1:25:34 Are We Living From an Illusion?
1:27:29 Is God Good Only When Life Goes Our Way?
1:29:51 Choosing What Brings Life
1:32:30 “If It’s Not in Heaven, Should It Be on Earth?”
1:39:06 Olivia Shares a Personal Revelation
1:40:37 “It Is All a Great Math Equation”
1:43:31 Taking the “Lie” Out of Believing
1:49:17 Bianca’s Final Message of Hope
1:51:12 How to Follow Bianca

The Peaceful Presence Podcast shares conversations centered on faith, hope, miracles, spiritual growth and experiencing God in a deeper, more personal way.

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The Peaceful Presence Podcast exists to help people grow closer to God through honest conversations, life-changing testimonies, miracles, healing, and stories that reveal His faithfulness in every season.

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In this encouraging conversation, Leif Hetland shares his journey of discovering God's love and acceptance, emphasizing the importance of healing from the orphan spirit. He discusses the transformative power of belief and the necessity of developing new habits aligned with God's ways. The dialogue explores the significance of grace in facilitating change, the heart of compassion in leadership, and the importance of living a balanced life. Hetland encourages listeners to slow down, connect with others, and embrace their identity and purpose in Christ.

Here is more about Leif and his ministry.

Leif Hetland - Global Mission Awareness - Transformational Life Coach

Check out Leif's books mentioned in the links below.

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Mandy Adendorff grew up Orthodox Jewish in Johannesburg and strongly anti-Christian—until one desperate moment changed everything. After unexpectedly crying out the name of Jesus, Mandy encountered a presence that transformed her life and began a ripple effect of faith, healing, and family breakthrough. She shares how God guided her through dreams, brought her to the U.S. through the Green Card Lottery, and eventually led her to help launch a student-led Jesus club in a public high school. Mandy also shares the heart behind Uncommon Courage, helping teens move from anxiety and fear into identity, hope, purpose, and discipleship.

Mandy's contact info:

Website - https://www.mandyadendorff.com

️Hope Unlocked Listener Exclusive! Feeling stirred but not sure what to do next? Book a 45-minute Holy Spirit-led 1:1 coaching session w/ Hope Unlocked host Kristin Kurtz, founder of New Wings Coaching. This powerful conversation will help you move from stirred to activated—with peace, clarity, & a Spirit-led next step. Book your call HERE now–special pricing to listeners!

Support the show

Join me in carrying this sound of freedom forward. Every financial gift helps amplify these voices & spread hope around the world. Partner HERE - https://buymeacoffee.com/hopeunlockedpodcast

Ways to connect with Kristin Kurtz, the Hope Unlocked Host:

Website - https://www.newwingscoaching.net/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/renew.wings/

Facebook -  https://www.facebook.com/moodykurtz/ 

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Podcast Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for informational and inspirational purposes only. The views, opinions, experiences, and testimonies shared by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host or New Wings Coaching Content shared 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.

Part 2 of My Big Brave Beginning. Once you're ready to share your dream out loud, who do you actually tell? I walk through the concept of "border busters" from The Dream Giver, and share the real story of a beach walk where God spoke clearly about people settling for the "condo view" instead of the ocean — and how I went home and Voxed my coach because I couldn't hold it in another minute.

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CHAPTERS0:00 What do you do when you finally get the courage to share?1:13 The Dream Giver & "border busters"1:45 How do you choose who to share with?2:50 Coach Laura & what Voxer is3:49 The beach walk story begins6:15 The condo view — God's word to me7:58 What makes someone a safe person9:03 Two-step takeaway9:51 Avoiding "validation shopping"