Unshakable Hope Podcast

In 2019, Kari Hoffman’s little boy was thrown off a third-story balcony at the Mall of America and survived a 39-foot fall. God’s faithfulness and power are highlighted through a series of jaw-dropping miracles, along with an amazing example of how He prepared Kari’s heart in childhood to trust Him through this crisis. We see the power of forgiveness, the choices to guard our hearts from fear, and the sustaining gift of others' prayers. 

Verses: Deuteronomy 31:8; Genesis 50:20

Kari Hoffman's Book: Miracle at the Mall

Kelly's free 31-Day Devo: Held in the Wilderness

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Maria Morgan shares honestly about a difficult season marked less by outward events and more by an intense internal battle that ultimately led to psychosis. She was surrounded by loved ones yet disconnected from the reality of love and security. The powerful ways God healed her heart and rescued her from hopelessness and despair will remind us that nothing can separate us from God’s unstoppable love! We are drawing from Maria’s beautiful book, Hope Ignited: Set Free From the Grip of Anxiety and Depression. 

Verses Referenced: Proverbs 3:5-6; John 1:4-5; 2 Corinthians 10:5; Romans 8:28-29; Galatians 6:2; Romans 8:39; Zephaniah 3:17

Maria's Website: MariaIMorgan.com

Maria's Book: Hope Ignited: Set Free From the Grip of Anxiety and Depression

Are you in a wilderness season? Discover God's love in this 31-Day free devo, Held in the Wilderness, on Kelly's website: www.kellyhall.org/resources/

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Emily Wickham joins Kelly Hall for an encouraging conversation about prayer. We share thoughts on trusting God with our fears and worries, and discuss ways to draw closer to Him and hear from Him through His Word and Spirit. We share stories and explore scriptures that encourage us to draw closer to God as we pray.

Verses referenced: Proverbs 3:5,6; Isaiah 26:3; Psalm 46:10; 1 Samuel 2:1; Isaiah 40:28; Hebrews 13:5; James 4:8; Psalm 139

Book Kelly Mentioned: Learning to Be Loved: The Everyday Believer's Guide to a Rich Relationship with God

Emily's Bible Study: Closer to God: A 10-Week Study on Prayer

Emily's Website: Proclaiming Him to Women

Kelly's 31-Day Free Devo: Held in the Wilderness

Kelly's Website: KellyHall.org

Jodi Hudson, author, speaker, and Lyme disease advocate, shares how her daughter, Alex, endured a 10-year medical mystery, saw 40 doctors, and faced misdiagnoses before being diagnosed with Lyme disease in 2017. Jodi shares the intimacy Alex developed with the Lord throughout her suffering and how Alex’s conviction that God hadn’t forgotten her brought deep spiritual transformation to others. Alex passed away from complications of the disease at the age of 22 in 2018. Jodi reflects on God’s presence, moving from grief to testimony through Alex’s legacy in her memoir, My Promise to Alex.

Verses: Isaiah 55:11, 41:13; 2 Chronicles 20:12; Matthew 11:28; Jeremiah 17:14 

00:00 Hope in Chronic Illness

02:16 Before the Diagnosis

04:12 Ten-Year Medical Mystery

09:25 Faith in the Unknown

11:02 Psych Hold Nightmare

16:28 Bluebird God Wink

20:51 Alex's Faith Ministry

26:05 Letter of Encouragement

29:28 Lyme and Mast Cell Explained

35:55 Facing the Final Days

Jody Hudson: Alex Hudson Foundation Website

Jody's book: My Promise to Alex

Kelly's free 31-day devo: Held in the Wilderness

email: [email protected]

Kelly's website: KellyHall.org

Pat Domangue and I celebrate the truth that nothing is impossible with God. She shares how a sexual assault at 13 shaped years of shame, rebellion, alcoholism, and divorce before she truly came to know Jesus at 30. She describes a long process of transformation—learning to stay in Scripture even when she didn’t understand it, trusting God’s Word over physical circumstances, and experiencing Holy Spirit deliverance from alcohol after five years of struggle. Pat also recounts agonizing trials as a parent and how God miraculously rescued her daughter.

00:00 Faith Crisis Wake Up

00:48 Podcast Welcome Setup

03:42 Childhood Church Rebellion

04:29 Assault Identity Shift

08:04 Beyond Hope Transformation

09:48 Alcohol Freedom Journey

12:26 Impossible Healing Promise

15:01 Word Transforms Over Time

19:09 New Identity No Condemnation

21:49 Fighting Identity Lies

22:36 Seminary Degrees and Calling

25:43 Excellence Not Earning

26:27 Suffering and Anchor Verses

30:30 Praying for a Prodigal

36:38 Praise Over Circumstances

37:54 Potter and Publication Breakthrough

40:17 Becoming God's Vessel

Verses: Hebrews 4:17; Isaiah 55:11; Galatians 6:9; Psalm 27:13-14

Pat's Website: OnFire Ministries

Pat's Newest Bible study: My Maker and Me

Kelly's free 31-day devo: Held in the Wilderness

Email Kelly: [email protected]

Lynn Jackson opens up about how God's Word carried her through weariness, burnout, and the long, uncertain road of walking alongside her daughter through chronic illness. She shares how God rescued her from spiritual malnourishment through a simple process described in her book, The Recipe: Food for Your Soul, written for women too exhausted to open their Bibles.

Verses referenced: Psalm 34:18; Psalm 46:10: Psalm 62:5-6; Nahum 1:7; Numbers 14:24

00:00 A Mother’s Breaking Point

03:07 Respecting Suffering with God

04:36 From Skeptic to Scripture Hungry

09:04 Lupus Diagnosis and Long Road

13:15 Tears, Lament, and Daily Strength

17:17 A Different Spirit Verse

19:29 PB&J Bible Method for Weary Souls

25:07 Go at the Pace of Your Soul

29:27 Walkthrough Psalm 62:5 Recipe

35:13 The Power of Silence and Protein Bites

Lynn and Scott's website: ThriveLead.org

Lynn's book: The Recipe: Food for Your Soul

Kelly's Website: KellyHall.org

Get Free 31-Day Devo: Held in the Wilderness

Amy Joob, author of Arise: From Grief and Flourish, shares her story of enduring what she calls “grief storms.” Just as she launched her ministry, she was devastated by the sudden loss of her father, followed closely by the loss of her church community. God guided her as she sought counsel and pursued healing through GriefShare. Amy faced another crushing blow when her brother died by suicide. She recounts how God met her through Scripture, prayer, and vivid moments of comfort, including rainbow reminders and visions of Jesus’ presence. Throughout the conversation, she emphasizes the power of God's Word, the study of God’s character, honest lament, prayer, and her LEAPS framework for moving forward in grief.

Verses: Psalm 20:7; Psalm 23; Psalm 27:13-14; Matthew 18:12; John 10:3, 27; Romans 8:18, 28, 38-39

00:00 Trust God No Matter What

03:57 Grief Storm Begins

09:02 Dad’s Final Advice

09:48 Attributes of God

11:08 Lion of Judah Rest

13:28 Church Hurt Healing

16:41 Brother’s Suicide Loss

19:07 Rainbow Comfort

22:57 Rock Bottom Vision

27:33 Trinity Sand Dollars

29:57 God's Unchanging Nature

31:18 Shepherd Finds the One

38:17 LEAPS Grief Framework

Amy's website: www.AmyJoob.com

Amy's book: Arise: From Grief and Flourish Again

Send Kelly your prayer requests or topics you'd like to hear: [email protected]

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Dyann Shepard shares her faith journey from a chaotic childhood, through a failed marriage, and the loss of a wonderful husband of thirty-one years to Alzheimer’s. She describes humble God-inspired prayers that strengthened her when she was weary, mini-pity parties, and the daily renewals of lament and gratitude. A “spiritual fracking” lesson in repentance powerfully highlights the blessings of humility and surrender in our own faith journeys.

Verses: Psalm 27:13-14

00:00 Surrender Through Trauma

00:30 God is Near. His Promises are accessible.

01:56 Meet Diane Shepherd

03:29 Discovering a Bible

06:13 Control Shattered Marriage

10:18 Rick’s Decline into Alzheimer’s

15:24 Praying When Weary

19:47 Two Journals Lament and Thanks

21:58 Spiritual Fracking Lesson

30:11 Hope For Sinking Hearts

31:32 Final Moments With Rick

DyannShepard.com

Enjoy her blog: https://personalparables.com/

Do you need to know how deeply you are loved by God? This free devo includes stories from 31 authors who experienced God's personal love in times of deep need: Held in the Wilderness

Let me know how I can pray for you: email [email protected]

Doreen Steenland, author and trauma-informed neuroscience coach, describes her childhood history of abuse, the self-protective patterns she learned, and how coming to Christ as a young adult started her journey to experiencing the power of God's love, transformation, and healing. We discover how brain science supports Romans 12:2 and how transformation happens through small "micro-shifts" rather than through striving. Doreen shares many examples to help us interrupt habits like negative looping or catastrophizing, so we can learn to transform our minds and experience God's healing love.

Verses: Romans 12:2; 2 Corinthians 10:5; Matthew 14:29-31

00:00 Cancer Waiting Room Choice

00:46 Podcast Welcome and Theme

01:22 Meet Doreen and Micro Shifts

03:34 Childhood Trauma and Masks

08:46 Renewing Mind with Neuroscience

11:36 Love Pathway vs Fear Pathway

14:12 Boundaries and Secure Attachment

18:30 From Head Knowledge to Withness

22:45 Practicing Presence Daily

25:48 Scare and Slowing Down

29:21 Receiving More from God

32:43 Stress Habits and Brain Sides

37:54 Healing Layers and Leaning In

39:40 Connect with Promised Land Living

Explore: PromisedLandLiving.com

Doreen's book: Transform Your Brain, One Thought at a Time

Courses for Women: Promised Land Living Courses

Connect: KellyHall.org Email: [email protected]

YouTube: Unshakable Hope Podcast

Free 31 day devo: Held in the Wilderness: 31 Stories to Secure Your Worth in God's Love

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HowDo We Walk Through Suffering Without Giving Up On God?

Michelle Rahal, award-winning author and storyteller, strengthens our faith with modern-day stories of God’s miraculous care, healing, presence, and power. We’ll be drawing from her research and weekly newsletter, A Glimpse of Holy, as well as a few jaw-dropping stories from her own life. These God-stories will fill our hearts with a biblical view of the greatness and nearness of our holy God.

Verses referenced: Jeremiah 29:13; 1 Thessalonians 5:18; Ephesians 3:20; Romans 8:28; Joel 2:25

Connect: Michelle Layer Rahal

Sign up for Michelle's: A Glimpse of Holy

Connect: KellyHall.org Email: [email protected]

Do you need to be reminded how much God loves you? Check out this free devo: Held in the Wilderness: 31 Stories to Secure My Worth in God's Love

00:00 Miracle Healing Testimony

01:19 Meet Michelle Rahal

02:49 From Ritual to Relationship

04:21 Divorce and Bible Awakening

08:14 2014 Crisis and Stroke

10:20 Gratitude in Hard Times

12:02 Healed Brain Scan Surprise

12:55 Why Share God Stories

14:36 Glimpse of Holy Favorites

15:20 Barbara’s Prayer Rescue

19:50 Pastor David’s Mexico Calling

20:51 Mexico Mission Full Circle

23:35 Seeing Hidden Impact

24:21 Wilms Tumor Breakthrough

27:51 Everyday Miracle Rescue

30:17 Healing From MS

36:05 Prayer Beyond Our Will

37:52 Miracle Working God