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's rescue in 2 Chronicles 20, Hope shares a testimony of how God acted on her behalf in a season of deep depression. This message was given at Christ the King Center in Greenwich, New York on May 4, 2024.
May 14, 2024
31 min
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.
May 12, 2024
3 min
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 grounded in her experience of God's kindness, love, and rescue in her long battle with mental illness. Stacee Goetzinger is a speaker, author, and podcast host. Her book, You Are WorthSaving, Letters of Hope from a Desperate Heart contains ...
Apr 30, 2024
36 min
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, giving him purpose and hope beyond what he imagined. If you're feeling broken, lonely, or different, this is the episode for you! Be sure to preorder a copy of Rob's new book Broken Still Chosen. It's a powerful read that will encourage your heart and shi...
Apr 23, 2024
42 min
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 had hoped, I know Bethany’s story will offer encouragement and hope rooted in the goodness of God. Check out Bethany's poetry on Instagram @beautiful_purpose_writing and her longer form work at https://bethanypeck.org/To be notified of new episode...
Apr 16, 2024
53 min
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 upcoming season of the podcast.
Apr 16, 2024
18 min
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 prayer, but who never lost her awe of God and love for Him. Hannah stands as a beautiful example to me in my own wrestling with God, bidding me not to look around at my circumstances to determine my joy, but to look upward to my Creator. I pray that God w...
Jun 18, 2022
44 min
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 with her husband and daughter. Follow her on Instagram at @kfecreates.
Oct 21, 2021
36 min
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 world, and we answer them with stories of how Jesus has been our Hope in our darkest times. If you're struggling to reconcile the existence of suffering and the goodness of God, then this is the episode for you. Jonathan Walker is a customer service...
Sep 30, 2021
28 min
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 showed up in amazing, specific ways that comforted Rachel and assured her of His presence and love. She also shares about her struggle with fearing death after her mother’s passing and how God has transformed that fear into hope. Rachel Opare-Sem is...
Sep 23, 2021
34 min
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