How do we grieve the loss of someone we never knew? My friend and pastor's wife, Sarah Fox, will share some of the surprising and poignant ways growing up without a dad impacted her life, marriage, and parenting. She'll also describe the ways she wrestled through the long waiting season in their foster adoption process.

Verses mentioned: Philippians 4:11-13; Psalm 88

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Books that brought comfort:

Hearing Jesus Speak into Your Sorrow by Nancy Guthrie

A Grace Disguised: How the Soul Grows through Loss by Jerry L Sittser

Desperate Prayers: Embracing the Power of Prayer in Life's Darkest Moments

Prepare Him Room: A Daily Advent Devotional by Susie Larson

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Christy Wood shares her fascinating story of growing up in a Christian cult and how she experienced the relentless pursuit of Jesus as He wooed her heart and rescued her from lies. God convinced Christy, in powerful ways, He "not only loved her but liked her." We discuss the freedom of living in the reality of God's grace and unconditional love.

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Verses mentioned: Psalm 34:18; Romans 8:1; 2 Corinthians 12:9

Christy's website: ChristyLynneWood.com

Religious Rebels: Finding Jesus in the Awkward Middle Way

Unshakable Hope Podcast Highlights 2024 on Spotify

Books mentioned:

Hearing Jesus Speak into Your Sorrow by Nancy Guthrie

A Grace Disguised: How the Soul Grows through Loss by Jerry L Sittser

Desperate Prayers: Embracing the Power of Prayer in Life's Darkest Moments

Prepare Him Room: A Daily Advent Devotional by Susie Larson

Connect with Kelly: www.KellyHall.org Email: [email protected]

This is a story that will fill your heart with hope, uproot strongholds of fear, and remind you that the One who created you is the One who cares for you. Crystal Mayo shares her profound story of a massive stroke at the age of 38 and how a dog named Lucy was used by God to provide comfort during her miraculous healing. Crystal highlights the many ways God spoke, guided, and even rescued her from her deepest fears.

Verses mentioned: Proverbs 31:25; Psalm 112:7; Psalm 27:10; 1 John 4:18

Connect with Crystal: CrystalHMayo.com

Lucy's Home: A True Story about a Boy Who Wanted a Dog

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How do we rely on God’s faithfulness when life doesn’t unfold as hoped? Angela Mackey, a registered nurse, had her life planned out perfectly, but her faith and marriage were severely tested when her dreams were shattered. Multiple life-threatening situations left her unable to have children naturally. We highlight biblical stories, explore ways to cultivate hope, and offer comfort to others walking this journey of infertility.

Verses mentioned: 1 Samuel 1:27-28; Daniel 3:17; John 3:16; Psalm 56:8; Philippians 4:5,6; Philippians 2:12,13; 2 Corinthians 12:9;

Connect with Angela: RethinkingMyThinking.com

Difficult to Conceive: A Godly Perspective for the Road Ahead

Episodes mentioned:

God's Goodness in the Heartache of Suicide. Beth Wahl

How do I walk through Suffering without Giving up on God?

Grieving with Hope after Suicide. Wende Gaikema

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Have the delays in your story diminished your hope? What does it look like to wait on God when dreams and longings are put on hold? Join Kelly Hall in an interview by Hannah Baldwin as they discuss discovering hope in delays, especially in the holiday season when the hardships of life are often exaggerated.

Hannah Baldwin is the host of Living from the Overflow podcast. Check out her encouraging holiday series.

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The six weeks leading up to Christmas can be challenging to navigate. Carol Tetzlaff reminds us that even the disciples who saw Jesus in the flesh struggled to trust the comfort of His presence and power. From personal experiences, we share practical ways to wrestle through heartache, unmet expectations, and feelings of isolation in order to experience the reality of God's powerful presence with us.

LINK TO eBook or print copy God With Us, Immanuel 

LINK TO free resource for God With Us Devotional 

Link to join FB Group for encouragement this season: A Time For Everything

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With refreshing authenticity, Amber Cullum shares how her life was transformed through daily practices of gratitude and a greater awareness of God's abundance. We also discover creative conversations with teenagers and adults that help cultivate a resilient “sticky faith.” 

Philippians 4:8

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Amber's Free Gratitude Practice

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Can we find practical help and joy as we read the Bible? Janet McHenry shares her personal stories of finding hope and encouragement in God's Word and we discuss her new 365 day devo: Looking Up! Finding Joy as You Read and Pray Through the Bible. We explore how Janet found hope in profound personal trials.

Verses Mentioned: Philippians 1-4; Luke 15:11-32

Connect: JanetMcHenry.com

365 Day Devo: Looking Up! Finding Joy as You Read and Pray Through the Bible

Previous Episode with Janet: Discovering Your Praying Personality

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Hope for the Weary Collection

Related Episodes:

How to Walk Through Suffering Without Giving Up on God

Hope for the Weary from the Wilderness. Part 4

How do you rebuild your life after it falls apart? Dawn Sanders endured a divorce then the sudden death of her second husband. She shares how God met her in profound grief and slowly walked her into a process of rebuilding her life through a powerful encounter with God in Genesis 1.

Genesis 1

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Connect with Dawn: DawnMannSanders.com

Check out Dawn's book: When Your World Ends: God's Creative Process for Rebuilding a Life

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Beth Runkle was rescued from bitterness and discontentment when she came to know Jesus and discovered she had a purpose and calling on her life that involved serving alongside her husband in the military. Through 14 moves, adoptions, infertility, and living in places she wouldn't have chosen, Beth discovered the faithfulness and goodness of God.

Genesis 12-22; Psalm 40:1-2

Connect with Beth: BethRunkle.com

Another Move, God? 30 Encouragements to Embrace Your Life as a Military Wife

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