HANG ON, SIS...because God has the big picture! Episode 8 of HANG ON, SIS!, features my friend and mentor, Melissa Austin. Melissa has a performing career that spans Broadway and beyond, and her love of Jesus is contagious. Every interaction with her is a blessing, and I'm so excited for y'all to hear the wisdom she brings to this conversation sharing her story of being a child of divorce, God's redemption of the arts in her life and encouragement when facing anxiety. Let's connect: Instagram: _karissawheeler_  Website: ⁠⁠⁠karissawheeler.com ⁠⁠⁠  Book: Reveal of the Royal Puppy available everywhere books are sold ⁠⁠⁠  Cover photography by Ashley Carver @carverand.co / Original theme song by Simone Curry @simonecurrymusic

I have always been fascinated by stories--hence the goal of the podcast, "to tell stories of redemption to inspire lives." Episode 7 focuses on the truth that God is authoring a beautiful narrative for all of us, featuring the testimonies of Chloe Lang, Ellie Morell, Kara Kalish, Casey Scannell, Manuela Katt, Genevieve Alvarez, Micayla Pollock, Ashley Carver, Corrie Ostrow and Regan Selvidge... reminding us to HANG ON, SIS, because God is writing your story! Instagram: _karissawheeler_  Website: ⁠⁠⁠karissawheeler.com ⁠⁠⁠ Book: Reveal of the Royal Puppy available everywhere books are sold ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Cover photography by Ashley Carver @carver_andco / Original theme song by Simone Curry @simonecurrymusic

During episode 6 of HANG ON, SIS!, I sit down with one of my mentors, Rachel Gaines Hockett and she reminds us, "you're not the only one!" There's so much wisdom in this one, you'll just have to listen! Rachel is a wife to Brian since 2003, mother to Olivia and Briley, singer, speaker, writer, and actress who is passionate about spreading God’s love, and her belief that knowing Him intimately is the answer to every fulfillment in life! Rachel grew up in a musical family with her award-winning parents Billy and Sarah Gaines whom she shares a Dove Award! Rachel’s career includes leading worship and speaking on the Women of Faith Revolve Tour, collaborative writing for a book published by Thomas Nelson, and BGV’S on Disney’s Cinderella soundtrack, “A Dream is a Wish”, and Disney’s Chicken Little “Stir It Up, “as well as touring as a BGV singer for multi Dove award-winning artist Natalie Grant. Rachel also plays “Teddy” on the YouTube, Netflix sensation, and Emmy Award-winning children’s show, “The Mother Goose Club” with over 20 million viewers! Rachel served for years as an advisor for an organization called My Sister’s Keeper to Teenaged Girls and is the creator of Simple Sparkle, a vlog series that combines her love for homemaking, family, and art. Rachel’s newest book “You’re Not The Only One, A Girls GPS for the teenage years” is available for purchase at rachelhockett.com. Rachel loves family movie nights, coffee with friends, and Christmas! You can find Rachel on Instagram at Rachelgaineshockett, Rachel Gaines Hockett on Instagram, and at Rachelhockett.com Let's connect: Instagram: _karissawheeler_  Website: ⁠⁠⁠karissawheeler.com ⁠⁠⁠  Book: Reveal of the Royal Puppy available everywhere books are sold ⁠⁠⁠  Cover photography by Ashley Carver @carver_andco / Original theme song by Simone Curry @simonecurrymusic

...where there is Jesus, there is H-O-P-E! In this week's episode my UK friend, Francesca, shares her story of redemption centered on her health journey and the power of prayer. Grab a cup of coffee and join us as we talk about the pace of grace, boldness in sharing our testimonies and how God turns what the enemy meant to harm us for our good and His glory!

Sanctification is a journey...when you submit your life to Jesus, He is shaping you into His image. During Episode Four of Season One on HANG ON, SIS! I sit down with my friend, Ellie Morell to discuss her story of redemption, one in which the Lord has shown her what it looks like to become more like Jesus. Let's connect: Instagram: _karissawheeler_  Website: ⁠⁠⁠karissawheeler.com ⁠⁠⁠ Book: Reveal of the Royal Puppy available everywhere books are sold ⁠⁠⁠ Cover photography by Ashley Carver @carver_andco / Original theme song by Simone Curry @simonecurrymusic

God sees your obedience. Episode Three of Season One on HANG ON, SIS! features my friend, Laney Gold, and her beautiful testimony of God's faithfulness in honoring obedience. Join us in NYC! Let's connect!  Instagram: _karissawheeler_  Website: ⁠⁠⁠karissawheeler.com ⁠⁠⁠ Book: Reveal of the Royal Puppy available everywhere books are sold ⁠⁠⁠ Cover photography by Ashley Carver @carver_andco / Original theme song by Simone Curry @simonecurrymusic

God is holding on to you. Join me as I dive in to a conversation with artist (and my friend) Caroline Levinson for Episode Two of Season One on HANG ON, SIS! Together we explore the intersection of art and faith, hear Caroline's inspiring story of experiencing God's provision and chat about worship, surrendering idols and combating anxiety and a spirit of fear by allowing God to quiet us with His love. Caroline reminds us to, "Hang on, sis...because God is holding on to you!" Let's connect!  Instagram: _karissawheeler_  Website: ⁠⁠⁠karissawheeler.com ⁠⁠⁠ Book: Reveal of the Royal Puppy available everywhere books are sold ⁠⁠⁠ Cover photography by Ashley Carver @carver_andco / Original theme song by Simone Curry @simonecurrymusic

God is faithful...and He ALWAYS keeps His promises. As we launch Season One of the HANG ON, SIS podcast, I decided to sit down with my friend, Genevieve Alvarez, and welcome her as my first guest on the show to talk about our trip to the Asbury Revival, Ebenezers, stillness, seasons of waiting and God blessing obedience. Genevieve reminds us through sharing her story to, "Hang on, sis...because He is faithful!" Let's connect!  Instagram: _karissawheeler_  Website: ⁠⁠⁠karissawheeler.com ⁠⁠⁠ Book: Reveal of the Royal Puppy available everywhere books are sold ⁠⁠⁠Sign-up for Karissa's newsletter⁠⁠ Cover photography by Ashley Carver @carver_andco / Original theme song by Simone Curry @simonecurrymusic

Welcome to Season One of the HANG ON, SIS podcast! Listen in as I briefly share my vision for telling stories of redemption to inspire lives! Let's connect!  Instagram: _karissawheeler_  Website: ⁠⁠karissawheeler.com ⁠⁠ Book: Reveal of the Royal Puppy available everywhere books are sold Cover photography by Ashley Carver @carver_andco / Original theme “Hang On, Sis” by Simone Curry @simonecurrymusic

Life can be a wild ride, so "HANG ON, SIS!" Whether you're in a season of waiting in the wilderness or experiencing the beauty of the harvest, deep in disappointment or living in promises fulfilled, weeping in the valley or dancing on the hill, there is someone there ready to walk with you through it all! Join author, actor and host, Karissa Wheeler, as her faith-filled guests share stories of redemption to inspire your heart to wait patiently, persist tenaciously and hold on to an unwavering hand.  Let's connect!  Instagram: @_karissawheeler_  Website: ⁠⁠karissawheeler.com ⁠⁠ Book: Reveal of the Royal Puppy available everywhere books are sold Cover photography by Ashley Carver @carver_andco / Original theme “Hang On, Sis” by Simone Curry @simonecurrymusic