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Hope Unyielding
On Hope Unyielding, people from all walks of life share personal stories of God’s faithfulness. It’s one thing to read about God’s faithfulness in Scripture; it’s another to look into the eyes of someone who has been in the darkness you are walking through but who has come through it with an even deeper confidence in God's love and goodness. Whatever you are facing, I pray that the stories shared on this podcast will encourage you with the truth that God is always faithful, and whatever your circumstances, you always have hope.
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Episodes
44 episodes
Breaking Anxiety's Grip with Dr. Michelle Bengtson
Dr. Michelle Bengtson joins us again to share her experiences and insights on the very relevant issue of anxiety, coming at the topic of anxiety with a unique and layered perspective. Not only is she a board-certified, clinical neuropsychologis...
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Sacred Scars with Dr. Michelle Bengtson
In today's episode, Dr. Michelle Bengtson shares how God has used her scars to deepen her faith, redeem her suffering, and bring hope and healing to others, and how God can do the same for you. Pick up a copy of Dr. Bengtson's new boo...
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35:48
Trusting God in Your Impossible Situation
Whatever the situation—a chronic illness, a child who isn’t walking with the Lord, financial difficulties, or a difficult marriage—God promises to act on his children's behalf (Isaiah 64:4). Weaving personal story and the amazing account of God...
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To the Woman Longing for a Child on Mother's Day
A poem for the woman longing for a child on Mother's Day. If you are one of the many women longing for a child on Mother's Day, I pray that this encourages you with the truth that Jesus sees you, loves you, and weeps with you.
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I Will Not Die, but Live with Stacee Goetzinger
If you are struggling with your mental health or love someone who struggles, this is the episode for you! Vulnerably sharing her experience battling anorexia, depression, and self-harm, Stacee Goetzinger offers a message of hope in the darkness...
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36:30
Broken Still Chosen with Rob Roozeboom
Diagnosed with Muscular Dystrophy as a child, Rob Roozeboom wrestled to understand how God could allow such a terrible disease to attack his body and crush his dreams. But God pursued Rob relentlessly, transforming his life through His love, gi...
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42:02
Betrayal Trauma, Divorce, & the Goodness of God with Bethany Peck
Writer Bethany Peck shares her story of betrayal trauma, divorce, and the healing process God has led her through over the past several years. Whether you’ve been through something similar or are simply struggling with life not unfolding as you...
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53:10
Where Is God in My Worst-Case Scenario?
After a two-year hiatus, Hope Unyielding is back! In today's episode, Samantha Vocarte interviews Hope about how she has grown and changed over the past few years as she faced a personal worst-case scenario and what her vision is for the upcomi...
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Standing in Awe of God When Life Hurts: Hannah's Story
Today, I’m sharing a message I gave at a women’s retreat at Christ the King Center in Greenwich, New York back in April of 2022. I share from 1 Samuel about the life of Hannah, a woman who wrestled with God year after year through unanswered pr...
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God's Faithfulness in Bipolar Depression with Katie Freitas-Elysee
Katie Freitas-Elysee shares her powerful story of God's faithfulness as she journeys through Bipolar Depression. Katie is a singer, songwriter, and content creator and is releasing her first album soon. She makes her home in Atlanta, GA...
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Episode 35
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36:29
Hope in Suffering with Jonathan Walker
Jonathan Walker shares his powerful testimony of how Jesus saved him from a life of isolation and despair and gave him a hope that isn't dependent on circumstances. We ask some hard questions about suffering, depression and living in a fallen w...
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Episode 34
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28:29
No Fear in Death with Rachel Opare-Sem
Today my good friend Rachel Opare-Sem is sharing her story of God’s faithfulness to her and her family as her mother battled, and eventually passed away from breast cancer. Although her family didn’t receive the answer they had hoped for, God s...
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Episode 33
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God's Faithfulness in the Unexpected: One Family's Journey Through Cancer with Alyssa Marshall
When Alyssa Marshall found a large lump on her five year old daughter Amelie's arm, she knew her life was about to change drastically. Soon after, Amelie was diagnosed with Ewing's Sarcoma, a rare, aggressive form of cancer. Today, Alyssa tells...
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Episode 32
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51:56
Unfulfilled Desires and Longing for Heaven
C.S. Lewis said it best: "If I find in myself a desire which no experience in this world can satisfy, the most probable explanation is that I was made for another world."Join me for Part 3 of this 3 part series on myths I've believed ab...
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Episode 31
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14:38
When You Don't Feel God's Love
"A person can never satisfy you; only Jesus can do that!" I've received this response countless times over the years when I've expressed my desire for a spouse. This answer always left me frustrated. I knew that a person couldn’t m...
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Episode 30
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Do I Have to Get Over My Desire for Marriage to Be Fully Devoted to Jesus?
“If God put that desire in you for a spouse, He plans to fulfill it. And if it’s not in His will for you to marry, then He will change your desires,” my mentors told me.But as I approached my 30s with no husband in sight, it certainly di...
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Episode 29
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27:30
Overcoming Destructive Anger with Natalie Hixson
Today, life coach Natalie Hixson shares vulnerably about her journey through destructive anger and how God transformed her relationship with her family. Natalie is a wife, mother, and certified professional life coach who helps disc...
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Episode 28
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24:09
God's Guided Vision with Brittany Tyrrell
My good friend Brittany Tyrrell shares about God's faithfulness in providing her with her Seeing Eye Dog, Valiant. Brittany has retinitis pigmentosa, a genetic condition that involves a breakdown and loss of cells in the retina, causing progres...
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Episode 27
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25:42
Turning 30 & Being Single
In part 2 of our conversation on why you don't have to freak out about turning 30, Corinne DuBois, Greg Dubois, Samantha Vocarte and I talk about being single at age 30 and the unique struggles, joys, and unmet expectations we've had in our sin...
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Episode 26
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50:04
Reaching Muslim Refugees in the United States with Marie Matey
Today I’m talking with Marie Matey, a missionary to refugees in the United States from closed countries where most live their entire lives without hearing the good news of Jesus Christ. God called Marie and her husband to be missionaries to Mus...
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Episode 25
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41:32
Turning 30 & True Success
My friends Corinne DuBois, Greg DuBois, and Samantha Vocarte join me to untangle some of the lies I've believed about turning 30. In this episode, we talk about where we expected we'd be at age 30, what informed those expectations, and whether ...
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Episode 24
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43:55
Discerning God's Voice with Laurie Fowler
Laurie Fowler was content with her quiet life in rural Maine with three kids, twenty acres of land, and a garden. So when her husband returned from an unexpected trip to Ecuador with a strong calling to go back as a missionary, her heart resist...
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Episode 23
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35:28
The God Who Feels with Us: Freedom from Addiction and New Life in Christ with Shane O'Neill
On today's episode, Shane O'Neill shares about how Jesus saved him out of drug addiction and transformed his life. Jesus showed Himself to Shane as the God who is not indifferent to our pain, but who feels with us when we hurt. His sto...
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Episode 22
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40:36
How I Survived the Firing Squad and Other Stories with Fyodor Dostoevsky
What is it like to have a near death experience? If we saw more miracles in the West, would more believe? Why is it so hard to love others, and what do we do about it? Does true freedom lie in self-actualization? ...
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Episode 21
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26:09
3 Ways to Fight Depression When Counting Your Gifts Doesn't Help
I struggled with chronic depression for the better part of my twenties, and in that struggle, one of my most frequent emotions was shame. I especially experienced shame when I counted my blessings and still found myself unable to find joy in th...
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Episode 20
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