Rachel LeMaster is a remarkable young woman whose story of survival and faith has been featured on national platforms such as The Katie Couric Show and The Today Show. Rachel, born with Turner’s Syndrome, shares her journey of surviving a catastrophic car accident that left her with severe injuries, including internal decapitation and traumatic brain injury. Despite these challenges, Rachel's faith in God remained unshaken. She delves into her miraculous recovery, the power of prayer, and how she found contentment and purpose through the darkest times.

Verses mentioned: Daniel 3:25, Matthew 14:22-33; Philippians 4:11-13

01:00 Rachel's Early Life and Turner’s Syndrome

01:31 The Life-Changing Accident

03:48 Rachel's Recovery and God's Presence

10:12 Overcoming Bullying and Finding Purpose

14:54 The Journey to Physical and Emotional Healing

38:35 Meeting Her Husband and New Beginnings

41:05 Rachel's Message of Hope and Faith

46:10 Conclusion and Call to Action

Authentically Rachel Podcast

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Christine Hoy, shares her transformative journey of breaking free from the exhausting cycle of perfectionism and embracing a life anchored in grace. We’ll enjoy God’s purposeful creativity in revealing strongholds of control and guiding her into deeper surrender. Christine emphasizes the joy found in intimate time with God and shares practical steps towards achieving peace. We will draw from her book, Peace Beyond Perfection: Overcoming the Fear of Not Being Enough.

Verses: Proverbs 3:5-6; John 14:27; Matthew 11:28-30

00:00 A Divine Intervention: The Message to Stop

02:27 A Story of Transformation: From Perfectionism to Peace

05:47 Realizing the Need for Change

08:59 A Year of Surrender and Trust

11:36 Identifying Perfectionism and Finding True Peace

21:25 Scriptures and Surrender: Anchoring in God's Word

27:27 Embracing Rest and Intimacy with God

Connect: ChristineCarterHoy.com

Book: Peace Beyond Perfection: Overcoming the Fear of Not Being Enough.

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God’s love is big enough for your darkest moments. Amanda Scarborough, shares her harrowing experience with severe postpartum depression that threatened both her life and her son’s. She describes the beautiful war she fought and rescuing power of Jesus’ love. Through her journey Amanda highlights the faithfulness of God and offers important insights into mental health struggles.

Verses shared: 2 Timothy 1:7; Matthew 6:33-34; Ephesians 6:10-18; 1John 4:18; John 8:32

00:00 A Dark Moment of Despair

02:32 Life Before the Darkness

05:48 The Breaking Point

13:14 God’s Rescue and Holding Hope

18:10 The Healing Journey

21:50 The Help of Community

30:19 God's Faithfulness 

Amanda's Website: AmandaLScarborough.com

Book: A Beautiful War: Finding Hope in the Darkest Moments

Kelly's Website: KellyHall.org

What happens when tragedy meets the unshakable love of Jesus? Sheila Preston Fitzgerald shares how her near-death motorcycle accident became the backdrop for an extraordinary testimony of faith, resilience, and God’s miraculous care. From the night she was cradled in the arms of Jesus on the pavement, to years of painful recovery, multiple surgeries, and learning to walk again with a prosthetic, Sheila’s journey is a living testimony that hope and healing are possible in Christ. Drawing from her book One Foot in Heaven: Finding Hope in the Hopeless, Sheila shares how God met her in trauma, carried her through grief, and gave her a new mission: helping others find light in their darkest valleys.

Verses mentioned: Psalms 46:10; Romans 12:12

Sheila's Website: SheilaPrestonFitzgerald.com

Sheila's Book: One Foot in Heaven: Finding Hope in the Hopeless

Kelly's Website: KellyHall.org

Carol McCracken recounts her extraordinary journey through a myriad of challenging circumstances. From happily married to divorced single mom to happily remarried to the same man a decade later. Her journey includes parenting a son with multiple special needs, alcohol addiction, and healing in a grace-filled community of believers. God continues to anchor Carol through His promise to do immeasurably more than we can ask or imagine.

Verses: Ephesians 3:20; John 16:33

Connect: CarolMcCracken.com

Faith Over Fear Podcast

Your Daily Bible Verse Podcast

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00:00 A Cry for Help

02:43 Introducing Carol McCracken

04:08 A Journey Through Marriage and Motherhood

06:32 Challenges with Connor

09:35 Seeking Professional Help

13:26 Struggles and Coping Mechanisms

15:55 A Humbling Experience

18:27 Embraced by the Church Community

19:22 Overcoming Personal Struggles

20:02 Guidance Through Scripture

23:40 Messages of Hope and Resilience

26:34 Rekindling a Relationship

Do you ever feel like you’re fighting for a seat at the table—striving for approval or battling comparison? Dr. Heather Holleman shares how one verb from Scripture transformed her perspective and set her free from jealousy, insecurity, and shame. Drawing from her book Seated with Christ: Living Freely in a Culture of Comparison, Heather shows us the freedom of knowing we already belong. Through her own stories of struggle and hope, she paints a picture of true acceptance and purpose. If you’ve ever wrestled with comparison or questioned your worth, this episode will remind you of a beautiful truth: you already have a seat at the table with Jesus.

Ephesians 1:20; Psalm 34:5; Philippians 4:19; 1 Timothy 6:17

Website: www.HeatherHolleman.com

Book: Seated with Christ: Living Freely in a Culture of Comparison

Connect with Kelly: https://www.KellyHall.org

03:33 Heather's Journey of Jealousy and Comparison

04:16 The Transformative Power of Ephesians 2:6

08:26 The Round Table Analogy

14:05 The Planetarium Lesson

20:34 Personal Insecurities and Compliments

22:56 Struggles and Realizations in Ministry

23:47 Finding Joy Beyond Wealth

25:24 Social Connections and Happiness

26:16 Dealing with Comparisons and Grief

29:30 4 Most Important Questions

31:03 Overcoming Fear and Trusting God

How do we learn to celebrate joy when pain has convinced us it's too risky? Nicole Zasowski encourages us: “Don’t miss out on your beautiful, God-given life because you’re busy preparing for the worst.” Drawing from her experience as a licensed marriage and family therapist and her own personal struggles to hold onto joy, she delves into practical ways to to live in the vulnerability of joy and experience the abundance Jesus promises. We draw from her new Lifeway Bible study, Daring Joy, as we explore the inspiring lessons and cautionary tales from several women in the Bible. 

Verses: Genesis 18:1-15; Lamentations 3:21-23; Luke 1:5-45; Numbers 12:1-3

00:55 Struggling to Hold on to Joy

01:59 Introducing Nicole Zasowski and Her Journey

02:43 The Vulnerability of Joy

04:42 Embracing Joy Despite Fear

11:26 The Practice of Joy with Elizabeth

25:41 Learning from a Choir Director

26:47 Practicing Joy in Difficult Times

29:51 The Power of Naming Your Pain

37:45 The Danger of Comparison

45:15 Trusting God's Heart in Hard Times

48:27 Replacing Comparison with Acceleration

Connect with Nicole: NicoleZasowski.com

Her book: Daring Joy: What Six Women in the Bible Teach Us About the Power of Celebration When it Feels Risky, Complicated, or Even Impossible

Connect with Kelly: KellyHall.org

In this touching episode, Janell Neumann, shares her family’s extraordinary journey through intense loss, miraculous moments, and hard faith questions. She unfolds her tumultuous experiences of near-death encounters, multiple miscarriages, and spiritual lessons learned through times of desperate prayers. In a story only God could orchestrate, their family was completed with the adoption of a beautiful baby girl. Janell's story highlights God's nearness, faithfulness, the power of prayer, and the truth that God is writing a more beautiful story than we could ever imagine. 

01:23 Finding Joy in Parenting Chaos through Worship

03:15 Janelle's Family Story: Miracles and Faith

06:42 Early Marriage Challenges and God's Provision

09:21 Struggles with Pregnancy and Loss

19:54 A Miraculous Pregnancy and Renewed Hope

26:54 Unexpected Blessings: Welcoming Makia

28:07 A Tumultuous Journey: The Eighth Pregnancy

29:30 A Heart-Wrenching Decision

32:35 Finding Peace and Redemption

37:46 A Miraculous Adoption: Welcoming Mia

46:50 Reflections on Faith and God's Plan 

Verses referenced: Hebrews 13:5; Romans 8:28; Psalm 56:8

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• https://kellyhall.org/podcast/episode-59-god-i-didnt-sign-up-for-this-sarah-frazer/ 
• https://kellyhall.org/podcast/episode-54-how-do-i-trust-god-when-he-hurts-my-feelings-stacie-snell/
• https://kellyhall.org/podcast/episode-51-how-do-i-walk-through-suffering-without-giving-up-on-god/

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Donna Jones shares her personal journey of navigating through a devastating conflict that not only shook her world but also led her to profound insights about handling conflict in healthy, holy, and God-honoring ways. We discover the number one character trait required to resolve conflict and Donna emphasizes the importance of communicating respect and managing expectations in relationships. Tune in for an enriching conversation that aims to renew hope and infuse peace in your relationships.

Verses mentioned: John 17; Ephesians 4:29

Website: DonnaJones.org

Socials: @DonnaAJones; Donna Jones on facebook

Book: Healthy Conflict, Peaceful Life: A Biblical Guide for Communicating Thoughts, Feelings, and Opinions with Grace, Truth, and Zero Regret

Connect with Kelly: KellyHall.org

02:38 Donna's Personal Conflict Story

11:31 The Importance of Humility in Conflict Resolution

21:53 Managing Expectations in Relationships

23:15 The Emotional Nature of Conflict

23:45 Expectation Without Communication

24:12 Preventing Conflict Through Communication

25:06 A Story of Reintegration

26:35 The Importance of Timing in Discussions

27:21 Avoidance vs. Wisdom in Conflict

28:30 The Dangers of Being Dismissive

29:44 Effective Apologies and Reconciliation

31:13 Assuming the Best in Others

33:56 Speaking the Truth in Love

38:02 Hope and Restoration in Conflict

42:03 Understanding and Managing Triggers

Virginia Grounds shares how the Lord spoke and guided her through the loss of her husband then faithfully led her to write, launch a ministry, and wait for His perfect timing to move back to her home in Texas. Virginia highlights the power of God's voice and presence through our grief and the importance of embracing new growth seasons beyond widowhood.

She is the author of Wings: Hope for Widows in New Growth Seasons.

Verses mentioned: Psalm 29:4; John 10:3,27; Isaiah 30:21; Isaiah 43:18; Malachi 4:2

00:36 Hearing God's Voice in Times of Transition

03:28 Virginia's Ministry Journey

06:46 Miracles During Crisis Ministry

10:07 Virginia's Husband's Final Days

16:10 God's Guidance Through Grief

21:48 Moving Forward with New Purpose

Virginia's Website: https://www.hope4widows.com

Check out book: Wings: Hope for Widows in New Growth Seasons

Connect with Kelly: KellyHall.org