Chapter 9 offers a quiet but meaningful pivot point—an invitation to stop stuffing things down and start letting truth seep in through ordinary moments.

As Mira sits with Eden’s note, steps into unexpected responsibility at the bakery, and hears Gideon’s gentle challenge, you are nudged toward your own work of healing. You'll gain permission to slow down, let buried emotions surface, and take small but real steps toward change, like unfollowing what keeps you stuck or silencing the inner critic that keeps looping shame.

You’ll be reminded that transformation doesn’t always roar in; sometimes it arrives through a letter, a flower, or a sentence that lands just right. By the end, you will walk away with a clearer sense that healing is layered, communal, and already unfolding in your own story, one quiet moment at a time.

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*Disclaimer: All the characters in Promise Hill are AI. The storyline is mine, but the videos, photos, and voices are AI (except mine, I'm real :-) ). I understand some people want nothing to do with AI and even feel it is evil, and I respect that, and I encourage you to stick to your boundaries. What that means for us is that this podcast is not for you. There are lots of great podcasts out there that do not use AI. Support them. Bless you!

For those who do not mind AI, I use AI as voice and performing actors to illustrate a story. The storyline is mine, and I developed the characters as I saw them in my head. As a Christian, I have complete peace using AI in this way.

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Chapter 8 invites you into your own moment of holy interruption.

Through Mira’s walk, you’ll see how ordinary mornings can crack open extraordinary lessons. Nathaniel’s woodworking and Gideon’s forge become mirrors—reminding you that your flaws aren’t disqualifiers, and your trials aren’t wasted heat. As you follow Mira’s quiet awakening, you’ll be nudged to recognize how God shapes, refines, and places the right people in your path at the right time. By the end, you won’t just watch Mira’s story unfold—you’ll feel your own story stirring.

This chapter offers space to reflect, find hope in hidden places, and remember that transformation often begins in the most unassuming moments.

✨ New here? Be sure to start with Episode 1—every chapter in Promise Hill builds on the last.

This is entertainment only. If you’re walking through something heavy right now, please don’t go it alone. Reach out to a trusted counselor or mental health professional. You are deeply worthy of that kind of support.

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*Disclaimer: All the characters in Promise Hill are AI. The storyline is mine, but the videos, photos, and voices are AI (except mine, I'm real :-) ). I understand some people want nothing to do with AI and even feel it is evil, and I respect that, and I encourage you to stick to your boundaries. What that means for us is that this podcast is not for you. There are lots of great podcasts out there that do not use AI. Support them. Bless you!

For those who do not mind AI, I use AI as voice and performing actors to illustrate a story. The storyline is mine, and I developed the characters as I saw them in my head. As a Christian, I have complete peace using AI in this way.

Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

In this episode of Promise Hill, Mira finds herself revisiting the past in a way she didn’t expect—and maybe didn’t want.

But through a quiet conversation, a bit of tea, something begins to stir. Healing isn’t always loud. Sometimes it’s prompted by a photograph, a porch light, and a flower bookmark. If you’ve ever felt the ache of moving on but are not sure how, this one’s for you.

This is entertainment only. If you are struggling, please seek professional support. You are worth it.

✨ New here? Be sure to start with Episode 1—every chapter in Promise Hill builds on the last.

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*Disclaimer: All the characters in Promise Hill are AI. The storyline is mine, but the videos, photos, and voices are AI (except mine, I'm real :-) ). I understand some people want nothing to do with AI and even feel it is evil, and I respect that, and I encourage you to stick to your boundaries. What that means for us is that this podcast is not for you. There are lots of great podcasts out there that do not use AI. Support them. Bless you!

For those who do not mind AI, I use AI as voice and performing actors to illustrate a story. The storyline is mine, and I developed the characters as I saw them in my head. As a Christian, I have complete peace using AI in this way.

Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

In episode 6, you are invited into a tender and deeply personal shift from simply remembering the past to revisiting it with new eyes.

As Mira uncovers her family’s hidden room and the treasures tucked inside, you’ll learn how memory can become a bridge rather than a weight, how patience can honor someone else’s story, and how revisiting old places can reveal how much you’ve grown.

You’ll discover the power of small objects to hold big truths, the wisdom in waiting for the right moment to open what’s been buried, and the beauty of being present with someone as their memories surface. This chapter isn’t just about uncovering a box in an attic—it’s about uncovering layers of identity, legacy, and quiet healing waiting to rise in their own time.

This is entertainment only. If you are struggling, please seek professional support. You are worth it. ✨

New here? Be sure to start with Episode 1—every chapter in Promise Hill builds on the last.

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*Disclaimer: All the characters in Promise Hill are AI. The storyline is mine, but the videos, photos, and voices are AI (except mine, I'm real :-) ). I understand some people want nothing to do with AI and even feel it is evil, and I respect that, and I encourage you to stick to your boundaries. What that means for us is that this podcast is not for you. There are lots of great podcasts out there that do not use AI. Support them. Bless you!

For those who do not mind AI, I use AI as voice and performing actors to illustrate a story. The storyline is mine, and I developed the characters as I saw them in my head. As a Christian, I have complete peace using AI in this way.

Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

In episode 5, you will experience a transformation that moves from surface memories to deeper legacy, from unanswered questions to the quiet beginnings of faith taking root.

Through Mira’s tender conversation with her mother, you’ll be invited to see how forgotten prayers can still shape the present, how faith is often lived more than spoken, and how the past can hold clues to who we’re becoming.

You’ll gain a renewed sense of how God’s presence can meet you in uncertainty, how Scripture can become an anchor in unexpected seasons, and how love, steady and often unnoticed, can bridge even long-held silence. This chapter isn’t just about uncovering a secret room; it’s about uncovering a story that’s been waiting all along—maybe much like your own.

Bless you, friend—and thank you for spending time here.

This is for entertainment only. This is not professional advice. If you find yourself facing something heavy, please don’t walk through it alone. Reach out to a trusted counselor or mental health professional. You are worth that kind of care.

✨ New here? Be sure to start with Episode 1—every chapter in Promise Hill builds on the last.

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*Disclaimer: All the characters in Promise Hill are AI. The storyline is mine, but the videos, photos, and voices are AI (except mine, I'm real :-) ). I understand some people want nothing to do with AI and even feel it is evil, and I respect that, and I encourage you to stick to your boundaries. What that means for us is that this podcast is not for you. There are lots of great podcasts out there that do not use AI. Support them. Bless you!

For those who do not mind AI, I use AI as voice and performing actors to illustrate a story. The storyline is mine, and I developed the characters as I saw them in my head. As a Christian, I have complete peace using AI in this way.

Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Learn the "Sacred Three, " a spiritual tool that helps you grow deeper in your relationship with God. And get some encouragement to help you if you are in a dark season.

Lean in to hear Kimberlee and Grandma Eden talk about the story with some helpful tools and encouragement given to you, like a hug.

This is an unfolding story, so you may want to start with Chapter One to walk alongside us from the beginning.

This is entertainment only. If you are struggling, please seek professional support. You are worth it.

✨ New here? Be sure to start with Episode 1—every chapter in Promise Hill builds on the last.

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*Disclaimer: All the characters in Promise Hill are AI. The storyline is mine, but the videos, photos, and voices are AI (except mine, I'm real :-) ). I understand some people want nothing to do with AI and even feel it is evil, and I respect that, and I encourage you to stick to your boundaries. What that means for us is that this podcast is not for you. There are lots of great podcasts out there that do not use AI. Support them. Bless you!

For those who do not mind AI, I use AI as voice and performing actors to illustrate a story. The storyline is mine, and I developed the characters as I saw them in my head. As a Christian, I have complete peace using AI in this way.

Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

In episode 3, you will walk through a deeply human kind of transformation—the shift from fearing what’s slipping away to embracing what’s still here.

Through Mira’s journey, you’ll learn how to stay grounded in the present even when the future feels fragile, how to find meaning in small, sacred moments that might otherwise pass unnoticed, and how trust can grow quietly in the spaces where answers don’t come easily.

This chapter offers a lens for anyone navigating loss, change, or uncertainty: instead of letting fear rob you of today, you’ll discover how presence, faith, and simple acts of love can steady you. It’s about learning to rise slowly, like bread in the quiet, and to see God’s hand at work even when you can’t see the whole picture.

You’re not alone. You’re not stuck. And you are so very welcome here.

This is entertainment only. If you are struggling, please seek professional support. You are worth it.

✨ New here? Be sure to start with Episode 1—every chapter in Promise Hill builds on the last. Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

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*Disclaimer: All the characters in Promise Hill are AI. The storyline is mine, but the videos, photos, and voices are AI (except mine, I'm real :-) ). I understand some people want nothing to do with AI and even feel it is evil, and I respect that, and I encourage you to stick to your boundaries. What that means for us is that this podcast is not for you. There are lots of great podcasts out there that do not use AI. Support them. Bless you!

For those who do not mind AI, I use AI as voice and performing actors to illustrate a story. The storyline is mine, and I developed the characters as I saw them in my head. As a Christian, I have complete peace using AI in this way.

Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Welcome to Promise Hill. I’m Kimberlee Herman—your host, and a retired mental health therapist turned Christian pastoral counselor.

Let’s be honest—talking about mental health can feel overwhelming. So, in what I can only describe as a God thing, a different path opened up. That’s how the fictional town of Promise Hill came to life... and here we are.

The story you’ll hear is entirely made up. It’s not based on any one person or situation I know of. But it does reflect pieces of the human experience—the struggles, the questions, the quiet victories we all face in different ways.

Now, a quick note before you jump in: this story unfolds over time. So if this is your first time here, I highly recommend starting with Episode 1. Each chapter builds on the last, and you’ll get the most out of it if you follow along from the beginning.

My hope is that as you listen, you’ll find encouragement, insight, maybe even a few tools for your own journey. This space was created because so many people need support—and honestly, there just aren’t enough counselors, hours, or resources to meet that need. So, here’s my offering.

The ideas I share here are for entertainment and encouragement. Any action steps I mention—take what resonates and leave the rest. And if you’re really going through a tough time, please don’t wait—reach out for professional help. You're worth it.

Thanks for being here. Bless you.

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In episode two, you’ll walk through a powerful inner shift alongside Mira—one that mirrors the quiet, unseen changes we all experience in uncertain seasons. You’ll learn how to tell the difference between feeling buried and actually being planted, gaining a fresh perspective on the waiting spaces of life.

You’ll discover how unseen growth strengthens you beneath the surface, why patience and trust are often the real turning points, and how small steps of faith can lead to unexpected breakthroughs.

If you’re in a season that feels unclear or heavy, this chapter will help you reframe that darkness as preparation—so you can dig deep, steady your roots, and grow toward what’s next with hope and clarity.

This is entertainment only. If you are struggling, please seek professional support. You are worth it.

✨ New here? Be sure to start with Episode 1—every chapter in Promise Hill builds on the last.

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*Disclaimer: All the characters in Promise Hill are AI. The storyline is mine, but the videos, photos, and voices are AI (except mine, I'm real :-) ). I understand some people want nothing to do with AI and even feel it is evil, and I respect that, and I encourage you to stick to your boundaries. What that means for us is that this podcast is not for you. There are lots of great podcasts out there that do not use AI. Support them. Bless you!

For those who do not mind AI, I use AI as voice and performing actors to illustrate a story. The storyline is mine, and I developed the characters as I saw them in my head. As a Christian, I have complete peace using AI in this way.

Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

In our first episode, you’ll step into Mira’s world at the exact moment everything she’s built comes crashing down—then watch what happens when loss becomes the doorway to something unexpected.

Through her story, you’ll uncover how to steady yourself when life blindsides you, why the smallest conversations can spark real clarity, and how to recognize quiet signs of hope even in dark seasons. If you’re facing change, feeling stuck, or just need a reminder that buried isn’t the same as finished, this chapter will give you perspective, encouragement, and a spark to take your next step forward.

Join me as the journey unfolds.

This is entertainment only. If you are struggling, please seek professional support. You are worth it.

✨ New here? Be sure to start with Episode 1—every chapter in Promise Hill builds on the last.

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*Disclaimer: All the characters in Promise Hill are AI. The storyline is mine, but the videos, photos, and voices are AI (except mine, I'm real :-) ). I understand some people want nothing to do with AI and even feel it's evil, and I respect that, and I encourage you to stick to your boundaries. What that means for us is that this podcast is not for you. There are lots of great podcasts out there that do not use AI. Support them. Bless you!

For those who do not mind AI, I use AI as voice and performing actors to illustrate a story. The storyline is mine, and I developed the characters as I saw them in my head. As a Christian, I have complete peace using AI in this way

Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.