The Hopecast with Rachael Flick

Episode 160 — “I Didn’t Think I’d Be Single: Living Purposefully When Your Story Doesn’t Go to Plan (Part 2)”
📅 Released: September 8, 2025
 

✨ Episode Overview

In Part 2 of this heartfelt conversation with author Bob Wheatley, we dive deeper into singleness, purpose, and what it really looks like to live with peace when life doesn’t go according to plan. Bob and Rachael explore how the longing we feel — whether in singleness or marriage — points us toward something deeper than earthly fulfillment: a restored relationship with God.

Whether you’re in a season of singleness, partnership, or waiting, this episode offers encouragement, truth, and a new perspective on peace and purpose.

🎧 Key Moments & Quotes

08:45 – Groaning with Hope
We talk about how God gives us permission to groan like Paul — and that this struggle is part of growth.

15:30 – Marriage Isn’t the Fix
Bob highlights why marriage doesn’t automatically solve loneliness — and why that’s okay.

22:10 – Longing for Eden
Our deepest longings aren’t for a person — they’re for restoration with God.

📘 Books by Bob Wheatley

Single-Minded: Finding Purpose & Strength in Your Season of Singleness
A 30-day biblical guide to experiencing joy, purpose, and spiritual breakthrough in your season before marriage.
Bob Wheatley
📖 Buy on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Single-Minded-Finding-Purpose-Strength-Singleness/dp/B0FLSQ7HRD

Amazon

Our Hearts’ Desire: How Our Stories Reveal the Thing We Want Most
Explores how our favorite narratives point to our deepest longing — for God.
Bob Wheatley
📖 Buy on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Bob+Wheatley+Our+Hearts%27+Desire

🔗 Connect with Bob Wheatley

🌐 Website: https://bobwheatley.com/

Bob Wheatley
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bob_wheatley/

Instagram
▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bob_wheatley

YouTube
📘 Facebook (books page): https://www.facebook.com/wheatleybooks/
 

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Episode 160 — “I Didn’t Think I’d Be Single: Living Purposefully When Your Story Doesn’t Go to Plan (Part 1)”
📅 Released: August 25, 2025
 

✨ Episode Overview

In Part 1 of this heartfelt conversation with author Bob Wheatley, we dive deeper into singleness, purpose, and what it really looks like to live with peace when life doesn’t go according to plan. Bob and Rachael explore how the longing we feel — whether in singleness or marriage — points us toward something deeper than earthly fulfillment: a restored relationship with God.

Whether you’re in a season of singleness, partnership, or waiting, this episode offers encouragement, truth, and a new perspective on peace and purpose.

🎧 Key Moments & Quotes

08:45 – Groaning with Hope
We talk about how God gives us permission to groan like Paul — and that this struggle is part of growth.

15:30 – Marriage Isn’t the Fix
Bob highlights why marriage doesn’t automatically solve loneliness — and why that’s okay.

22:10 – Longing for Eden
Our deepest longings aren’t for a person — they’re for restoration with God.

📘 Books by Bob Wheatley

Single-Minded: Finding Purpose & Strength in Your Season of Singleness
A 30-day biblical guide to experiencing joy, purpose, and spiritual breakthrough in your season before marriage.
Bob Wheatley
📖 Buy on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Single-Minded-Finding-Purpose-Strength-Singleness/dp/B0FLSQ7HRD

Amazon

Our Hearts’ Desire: How Our Stories Reveal the Thing We Want Most
Explores how our favorite narratives point to our deepest longing — for God.
Bob Wheatley
📖 Buy on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Bob+Wheatley+Our+Hearts%27+Desire

🔗 Connect with Bob Wheatley

🌐 Website: https://bobwheatley.com/

Bob Wheatley
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bob_wheatley/

Instagram
▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bob_wheatley

YouTube
📘 Facebook (books page): https://www.facebook.com/wheatleybooks/
 

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Episode 157: The Prodigal Child – Holding Out for Hope When They Are Far Away

Guest: Gary Wilkerson
Air Date: July 29, 2025

In this raw and powerful episode, Rachael and Gary Wilkerson dive into what it means to pray with hope before the answer comes. They explore the spiritual tension of unanswered prayers—and the courage to continue worship when the breakthrough hasn’t yet arrived.

Referencing themes from the Psalms and his own journey parenting prodigal children through addiction and homelessness, Gary wrestles with heartbreak, faith, and the posture of trusting God in the silence. He shares a timeless insight taught to him by his father:

This episode brings comfort to the weary intercessor, the anxious parent, and anyone standing in the gap—wondering what to do when God hasn’t moved yet.

🔗 Connect with Rachael Flick

• 🌐 Website: rachaelflick.com
• 📸 Instagram: @rachael.flick
• 🐦 X (Twitter): @rachael_flick
• 👍 Facebook: TheRachaelFlick
• 💼 LinkedIn: Rachael Flick

🔗 Connect with Gary Wilkerson

• 🌐 Ministry Website: worldchallenge.org (worldchallenge.org, worldchallenge.org)
• 📱 Social Media: Profiles for Gary appear on World Challenge’s official social channels on Facebook, Instagram, and X (Twitter) — see Connect with World Challenge (worldchallenge.org)

📘 Newest Book by Gary Wilkerson

The Jaw-Dropping Beauty of Jesus (with Joshua West) – an expository devotional on the book of Hebrews (worldchallenge.org, ambassador-international.com)
👉 Order via World Challenge → Book Page & Purchase (worldchallenge.org)

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Episode 155: Where Have All The Cops Gone? with Chris Burns (Part 1)
📅 Released: June 23, 2025
 

🧠 Episode Overview:

In this compelling episode, Rachael Flick sits down with Chris Burns, a former law enforcement officer and military veteran, to unpack the deep and often overlooked toll of PTSD, moral injury, and hostile work environments for today’s first responders. Because of these additional struggles, recruiting and retention is at an all time low. 

Together, they shine a light on how modern police reform and media-driven narratives have not only shifted public perception, but created real, dangerous consequences for the men and women trying to serve their communities.

From increased risks at routine stops to the rise of online radicalization and the eroding trust between officers and the communities they serve, this episode explores how reforms—though often necessary—can lose nuance, damage morale, and increase occupational trauma if not carefully implemented.

🔑 Key Takeaways:

• The growing disconnect between public perception and real policing challenges
• How media sensationalism has shaped anti-police narratives
• The deadly consequences of misinformation and fear-based assumptions
• Personal stories of officers ambushed and targeted in the line of duty
• The role of social media echo chambers in fueling radicalization
• The urgent need for balanced reform and support for first responders

🗣️ Featured Quote:

🙋 About the Guest:

Chris Burns is a former law enforcement officer and veteran whose firsthand experiences with trauma and resilience give him a raw, honest perspective on what it means to serve his community and the nation. His insights into both military and police culture offer invaluable wisdom for anyone seeking to understand the invisible battles our first responders face.

📲 Connect with Rachael Flick:

Follow Rachael for more honest conversations about healing, faith, grief, and justice.

• 🌐 Website: rachaelflick.com
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• 💼 LinkedIn: Rachael Flick

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Have you or someone you love served in law enforcement or the military? What are your thoughts on police reform and public trust? DM or comment—we want to hear from you.

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*Listener Discretion Advised:
This episode contains discussions of adult themes, including verbal and emotional abuse. While we aim to handle these topics with care, some content may be distressing for certain listeners.

“All forms of abuse wound the spirit.”
June Hunt, founder of Hope for the Heart, joins Rachael Flick for a difficult yet deeply heartfelt conversation about verbal and emotional abuse. In this interview, June defines what these often-overlooked forms of abuse look like and shares personal stories from her own childhood, illustrating how profoundly a parent’s words and actions can shape a child’s life. She also speaks about her journey to discovering God’s love, and how those who have experienced abuse can find true healing in Him. June emphasizes the power of forgiveness — even for those who have hurt us — and the importance of praying for those who persecute us.

Resources Mentioned:
Hope for the Heart: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/ 

Verbal and Emotional Abuse: Victory Over Verbal and Emotional Abuse: https://a.co/d/cS3kk3a 

Hope in the Night (Radio Show): https://hopefortheheart.org/explore/shows/hope-in-the-night 

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Divorce is one of the most painful experiences a person can go through—but even in the midst of heartbreak, healing is possible. In this episode, Mona vulnerably shares the grief she felt when her marriage ended and the emotional toll that followed. She and Rachael talk about the importance of rebuilding your life after divorce and the vital role of community in that process. Mona also opens up about her time in Al-Anon, where she began to heal from anger and the need to control. She shares her faith journey and how God brought redemption into her story—how Jesus chooses us, calls us Friend, and offers a love we don’t have to earn. They also discuss her book, Hellbent and Heavenward—a raw, honest account of Mona’s relentless pursuit of a relationship with a God who cares deeply about the details of her life—and yours.

 
Rachael Flick: https://rachaelflick.com/
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Mona Rosene: https://www.hellbentandheavenward.com/
Hellbent and Heavenward by Mona Rosene: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CFD9GSSP
Al-Anon: https://al-anon.org/ 

Hashtags: #RachaelFlick #MonaRosene #TheHopeCast #Divorce #Faith #Relationships #Healing #Podcast #PodcastCommunity #Podcasting #PFCAudioVideo

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Book: Sacred Refuge: Finding Unexpected Shelter in Your Crisis https://a.co/d/jgAWfw0

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Episode 151 – “American Sniper Widow: How Fame and Loss Collide” (Part 2)
📅 April 28, 2025
 

🇺🇸 Healing in the Aftermath: Taya Kyle on Motherhood, Grief, and Slowing Down

In Part 2 of this heartfelt series, Taya Kyle returns to The Hopecast with a deeply personal reflection on the quiet, often invisible work of healing after loss—not just for herself, but for her children.

Twelve years after her husband, Navy SEAL and American Sniper Chris Kyle, was killed, Taya opens up about the emotional journey of parenting through grief. She shares how her daughter’s quiet plea for presence—not productivity—forced her to reexamine her instincts to push forward and instead embrace the healing power of simply being still.

This episode is a moving conversation about what it really means to be present, especially when you're carrying the weight of trauma, public scrutiny, and the ever-evolving demands of motherhood.

🔎 In This Episode:

• The hidden grief of children after public tragedy
• Why slowing down may be the most powerful form of love
• Parenting mistakes, repair, and rediscovering connection
• The shift from survival mode to intentional presence
• How productivity can mask pain—and how to sit with both

📚 More from Taya Kyle:

Books by Taya:

• American Wife: A Memoir of Love, War, Faith, and Renewal
  ➤ Buy on Amazon
• American Spirit: Profiles in Resilience, Courage, and Faith
  ➤ Buy on Amazon
• Prayers for Bears: Bailey the Grateful Bear (Children’s Book)
  ➤ Buy on Amazon

About Chris Kyle:

• American Sniper: Memorial Edition
  ➤ Buy on Amazon
• American Sniper (Film) starring Bradley Cooper
  ➤ Watch on Prime Video

🤝 Connect with Taya Kyle:

• 🌐 Website: www.TayaKyle.com
• 📸 Instagram: @tayakyle
• 🐦 Twitter: @tayakyle

💛 Why You Should Listen:

If you’ve ever wrestled with the balance between doing and being, or struggled to parent through pain, this episode will meet you in that vulnerable space. Taya’s transparency offers both wisdom and relief—you’re not alone, and healing often starts with something as simple as sitting still.

Hashtags: #RachaelFlick #TayaKyle #TheHopeCast #AmericanWife #AmericanSniper #Grief #Widow #Podcast #PodcastCommunity #Podcasting #PFCAudioVideo

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