Hope Talks

When It’s Trauma: Understanding Trauma & Finding Hope with Darby Strickland

In this episode, Haley and Dustin are joined by counselor and author Darby Strickland to talk about trauma – what it is, how it affects us, and how the church can care well for those who are hurting. 
 
Darby shares her hope story about a season of deep uncertainty after her young son received a serious diagnosis, and how that experience shaped her understanding of trusting God in the unknown. Drawing from her book When It’s Trauma, she helps us understand why painful experiences can leave a lasting impact on our lives and how Scripture gives language for our suffering. 
 
Whether you’re walking through trauma yourself or seeking to help someone who is, this conversation offers biblical insight and encouragement that hope and healing are possible in Christ.
 
Subscribe to the podcast and tune in each week as Haley and Dustin share with you what the Bible says about real-life issues with compassion, warmth, and wit.
 
So you have every reason for hope, for every challenge in life. Because hope means everything.
 
Hope Talks is a podcast of the ministry of Hope for the Heart.
 
Listen in to learn more 
[0:01:40] Living in the Envelope of the Unknown
[0:10:00] Borrowed Hope: When Others’ Stories Carry You
[0:20:00] Jesus, Trauma, and Honest Lament
[0:28:30] When Hope Hurts and Bitterness Lurks
[0:34:30] Slow Healing, Steady Presence
 
Darby Strickland Resources
Get Darby’s book, When It’s Trauma: https://tinyurl.com/24sr2u3s 
 
Learn more about Darby Strickland and her resources: https://www.darbystrickland.com/ 
Hope for the Heart resources
Order our newest resource, The Care and Counsel Handbook, providing biblical guidance  100 real-life issues: https://resource.hopefortheheart.org/care-and-counsel-handbook
Other Hope for the Heart Resources
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hopefortheheart  
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hopefortheheart 
 
Want to talk with June Hunt on Hope in the Night about a difficult life issue? Schedule a time here: https://resource.hopefortheheart.org/talk-with-june-hope-in-the-night
 
God’s plan for you: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/gods-plan-for-you/
Give to the ministry of Hope for the Heart: https://raisedonors.com/hopefortheheart/givehope?sc=HTPDON

Why We Hide from God – and How His Grace Sets Us Free (with Megan Fate Marshman)

In this episode, Haley and Dustin sit down with author and speaker Megan Fate Marshman for a deeply honest conversation about hope, grace, and spiritual formation.
 
Megan shares powerful personal stories about finding our identity in Christ, the temptation to hide in shame, and the freedom that comes when we bring our pain, sin, and struggles into the light. Together, we explore why we often want quick relief while God is doing something deeper—forming us to become more like Jesus.
 
If you’ve ever felt weary, restless, disappointed, or stuck hiding parts of your heart, this conversation will remind you that the Holy Spirit is present even in your weakness and that real hope is found in opening your whole life to God’s grace.
 
Subscribe to the podcast and tune in each week as Haley and Dustin share with you what the Bible says about real-life issues with compassion, warmth, and wit.
 
So you have every reason for hope, for every challenge in life. Because hope means everything.
 
Hope Talks is a podcast of the ministry of Hope for the Heart.
 
Listen in to learn more :
[0:02:22] Hope: Noun and Verb
[0:04:20] Loved Before You Swing
[0:08:20] The Coffee-Button Prayer
[0:17:42] From Shame and Hiding to Freedom
[0:24:59] Yes, No, Wait, Grow, Go
 
Megan Fate Marshman Resources :
Get Megan’s book, Relaxed: https://www.meganfate.com/books 
Learn more about Megan Fate Marshman: https://www.meganfate.com/ 
Hope for the Heart resources :
Order our newest resource, The Care and Counsel Handbook, providing biblical guidance on 100 real-life issues: https://resource.hopefortheheart.org/care-and-counsel-handbook
Other Hope for the Heart Resources
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hopefortheheart  
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hopefortheheart 
 
Want to talk with June Hunt on Hope in the Night about a difficult life issue? Schedule a time here: https://resource.hopefortheheart.org/talk-with-june-hope-in-the-night
 
God’s plan for you: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/gods-plan-for-you/
 
Give to the ministry of Hope for the Heart: https://raisedonors.com/hopefortheheart/givehope?sc=HTPDON 

The Unseen Battle: Spiritual Warfare with Dr. Joel Muddamalle

Author and theologian Dr. Joel Muddamalle joins us to talk about spiritual warfare, trusting God in uncertainty, and the deeper story Scripture tells about the unseen battle. 
 
Joel shares two powerful “hope stories” from his own life—walking through fear when his missionary grandfather was kidnapped overseas and when his young son suffered from seizures—moments that taught him to trust the Lord when life feels out of control. 
 
Drawing from his book The Unseen Battle, Joel offers a clear, biblical overview of spiritual warfare and how the entire story of the Bible points to a loving Father restoring His family. This is an insightful and encouraging conversation about God being our refuge and Christ's victory of dark powers.
 
Subscribe to the podcast and tune in each week as Haley and Dustin share with you what the Bible says about real-life issues with compassion, warmth, and wit.
 
So you have every reason for hope, for every challenge in life. Because hope means
everything.
 
Hope Talks is a podcast of the ministry of Hope for the Heart.
 
Listen in to learn more :
[0:03:08] Hope in Crisis: From Kidnapping and Seizures to Dependence on God
[0:07:37] Prayer as Warfare: How Heaven Responds When We Humble Ourselves
[0:13:02] The Bible’s Through Line: A Good Father Reuniting His Family
[0:25:33] Why Scripture Matters: From Ancient Myths to a God Who Comes Near
[0:38:11] The Three Rebellions: Seeing Evil, Division, and Christ’s Cosmic Victory
 
Dr. Joel Muddamalle Resources
Get Joel’s book, The Unseen Battle: https://www.muddamalle.com/theunseenbattle 
 
Learn more about Dr. Joel Muddamalle: https://www.muddamalle.com/ 
 
Connect with Joel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/muddamalle/ 
Check out Joel’s YouTube channel, Humble Theology: https://www.youtube.com/@Muddamalle 
 
Read Joel’s Substack, Humble Theology – https://humbletheology.muddamalle.com/ 
 
Hope for the Heart resources
Order our newest resource, The Care and Counsel Handbook, providing biblical guidance  100 real-life issues: https://resource.hopefortheheart.org/care-and-counsel-handbook
Other Hope for the Heart Resources
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hopefortheheart  
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hopefortheheart 
 
Want to talk with June Hunt on Hope in the Night about a difficult life issue? Schedule a time here: https://resource.hopefortheheart.org/talk-with-june-hope-in-the-night
 
God’s plan for you: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/gods-plan-for-you/
 
Give to the ministry of Hope for the Heart: https://raisedonors.com/hopefortheheart/givehope?sc=HTPDON 

How’d I Miss That? Seeing God in the Everyday Moments with Cynthia Yanof

Do you believe that God is at work in the small, ordinary moments of life?
On this episode, we’re joined by author, podcaster, and speaker Cynthia Yanof, whose life and ministry are rooted in seeing God in the daily, often messy moments of life.
From practicing law to stepping into ministry, from foster care and adoption to gas-station confessions revelations, Cynthia shares how God continually meets us in everyday moments and reframes what we call success, failure, and faithfulness. Drawing from her new book How’d I Miss That?, Cynthia invites us to slow down, pay attention, and trust that God is doing far more than we realize.
Subscribe to the podcast and tune in each week as Haley and Dustin share with you what the Bible says about real-life issues with compassion, warmth, and wit.
 
So you have every reason for hope, for every challenge in life. Because hope means
everything.
 
Hope Talks is a podcast of the ministry of Hope for the Heart.
 
Listen in to learn more 
[0:03:45] Wanting the Status Without the Sacrifice[0:06:20] Hope in the Daily Details, Not Just Big Crises[0:08:40] Platform vs. Pump: God in the “Small” Moments[0:11:50] Parenting in a Culture Obsessed with Measurables
Cynthia Yanof Resources
Get Cynthia’s book, How’d I Miss That? https://tinyurl.com/43ecbjx4 
 
Learn more Cynthia Yanof: https://cynthiayanof.com/
 
Connect with Cynthia on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cynthiayanof/?hl=en 
 
Hope for the Heart resources
Order our newest resource, The Care and Counsel Handbook, providing biblical guidance  100 real-life issues: https://resource.hopefortheheart.org/care-and-counsel-handbook
Other Hope for the Heart Resources
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hopefortheheart  
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hopefortheheart 
 
Want to talk with June Hunt on Hope in the Night about a difficult life issue? Schedule a time here: https://resource.hopefortheheart.org/talk-with-june-hope-in-the-night
 
God’s plan for you: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/gods-plan-for-you/
 
Give to the ministry of Hope for the Heart: https://raisedonors.com/hopefortheheart/givehope?sc=HTPDON 

Vulnerability, Hope & the Beauty of Christ with Steve Midgley

In this episode, Haley and Dustin are joined by Dr. Steve Midgley, author of Understanding Trauma and Executive Director of Biblical Counselling UK.
 
Steve shares two powerful stories of hope—from coming to faith in Christ after years of skepticism in medical school and learning vulnerability during a difficult season of caring for his special needs daughter. We explore how God meets us in our weakness and brings growth through seasons of hardship. We also reflect on the mental health crisis of our day, the opportunity for biblical counseling, and how Jesus Himself entered into suffering and trauma. 
 
It's an insightful and encouraging conversation on the beauty of Jesus, and how we understand our weakness, and gives us hope in it.
 
Subscribe to the podcast and tune in each week as Haley and Dustin share with you what the Bible says about real-life issues with compassion, warmth, and wit.
 
So you have every reason for hope, for every challenge in life. Because hope means everything.
 
Hope Talks is a podcast of the ministry of Hope for the Heart.
 
Listen in to learn more :
[0:10:00] How Biblical Counseling Gripped Steve’s Soul
[0:15:00] Weak Pastors, Strong God: Vulnerability as True Spiritual Leadership
[0:20:00] Why Churches Need Distinctly Biblical Care
[0:30:00] How the Cross Reframes Trauma and Suffering
[0:38:09] Moving from Functional Prayers to Adoration
Steve Midgley Resources
Get Steve’s book, Understanding Trauma: An Introduction to Church Care: https://tinyurl.com/mvymbekr 
 
Learn more about Biblical Counselling UK: https://www.biblicalcounselingcoalition.org/ 
 
Hope for the Heart resources
Order our newest resource, The Care and Counsel Handbook, providing biblical guidance on 100 real-life issues: https://resource.hopefortheheart.org/care-and-counsel-handbook
Other Hope for the Heart Resources
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hopefortheheart  
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hopefortheheart 
 
Want to talk with June Hunt on Hope in the Night about a difficult life issue? Schedule a time here: https://resource.hopefortheheart.org/talk-with-june-hope-in-the-night
 
God’s plan for you: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/gods-plan-for-you/
 
Give to the ministry of Hope for the Heart: https://raisedonors.com/hopefortheheart/givehope?sc=HTPDON 
 
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Bible verses mentioned in this episode
Job 1:8 – Then the LORD said to Satan, “Have you considered my servant Job? There is no one on earth like him; he is blameless and upright, a man who fears God and shuns evil.”
 
Psalm 27:4 – “One thing I ask from the LORD, this only do I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to gaze on the beauty of the LORD and to seek him in his temple.”
 
2 Corinthians 12:9 – “But he said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.’ Therefore, I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me.”

6 Keys to Healing, Growth & Freedom

We all want to change, be healed, and experience freedom … but how does that actually happen? No matter what struggle you're facing, the process of transformation often follows a similar path.
 
In this episode, we share six biblical concepts that go deeper than behavior and reach the heart. We begin with the foundation—the gospel of Jesus Christ—then explore seeing yourself through God’s eyes (identity), replacing lies with truth (beliefs), understanding the heart needs that drive behavior (desires and motivations), dealing with past pain through forgiveness and freedom from guilt and shame, and finally moving forward with hope by putting God’s Word into practice daily.
 
If you're looking to grow in your walk with the Lord, this episode offers practical steps for lasting change.
 
Subscribe to the podcast and tune in each week as Haley and Dustin share with you what the Bible says about real-life issues with compassion, warmth, and wit.
 
So you have every reason for hope, for every challenge in life. Because hope means everything.
 
Hope Talks is a podcast of the ministry of Hope for the Heart.
 
Listen in to learn more 
[0:00:00] Change Begins with a New Purpose in Christ, Not Sheer Willpower
[0:00:36] Six Biblical Keys: From Identity and Lies to Needs, Past, and Hopeful Action
[0:05:00] Don’t Camp in Your Past—Touch It, Then Run Toward Hope
[0:10:00] Real Transformation Comes from Fixing Your Eyes on Jesus, Not Your Sin
[0:15:00] Saved but Stuck: Moving from Bare Salvation to Full-Life Lordship and Joy
Hope for the Heart resources
Order our newest resource, The Care and Counsel Handbook, providing biblical guidance  100 real-life issues: https://resource.hopefortheheart.org/care-and-counsel-handbook
Other Hope for the Heart Resources
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hopefortheheart  
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hopefortheheart 
 
Want to talk with June Hunt on Hope in the Night about a difficult life issue? Schedule a time here: https://resource.hopefortheheart.org/talk-with-june-hope-in-the-night
 
God’s plan for you: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/gods-plan-for-you/
 
Give to the ministry of Hope for the Heart: https://raisedonors.com/hopefortheheart/givehope?sc=HTPDON 
 
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Bible verses mentioned in this episode
2 Corinthians 5:15 – “He died for all, that those who live should no longer live for themselves but for him who died for them and was raised again.” 
 
Proverbs 4:23 – “Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it”
 
Philippians 4:9 – “Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.” 
 
James 1:22 – “Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.” 

Dealing with a Critical Spirit

Are you overly critical of yourself? Perhaps of others? And how do you respond to negative, critical people?
 
In this episode, we discuss how to deal with a critical spirit – whether you are critical of yourself or others, or you have to deal with judgmental people. We discuss the misconceptions around Jesus' command "do not judge" and how a critical spirit can show up in our lives and relationships. After discussing the emotional and relational damage a critical spirit can cause in our lives, we share practical, biblical steps for breaking free from self-criticism and judgmental attitudes, and for handling negative people. 
 
Subscribe to the podcast and tune in each week as Haley and Dustin share with you what the Bible says about real-life issues with compassion, warmth, and wit.
 
So you have every reason for hope, for every challenge in life. Because hope means everything.
 
Hope Talks is a podcast of the ministry of Hope for the Heart.
 
Listen in to learn more 
[00:08:06] What a “Critical Spirit” Really Is
[00:15:00] Heart, Habit, or Hurt? Three Roots of Criticism
[00:19:30] How a Critical Spirit Wrecks Relationships and Joy
[00:27:59] From Self-Hatred to Grace: Seeing Yourself as God Does
[00:40:30] Choosing Gratitude and Overlooking Offenses
Hope for the Heart resources
 
Book – Critical Spirit: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/store/product/critical-spirit 
 
Order our newest resource, The Care and Counsel Handbook, providing biblical guidance  100 real-life issues: https://resource.hopefortheheart.org/care-and-counsel-handbook
Other Hope for the Heart Resources
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hopefortheheart  
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hopefortheheart 
 
Want to talk with June Hunt on Hope in the Night about a difficult life issue? Schedule a time here: https://resource.hopefortheheart.org/talk-with-june-hope-in-the-night
 
God’s plan for you: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/gods-plan-for-you/
 
Give to the ministry of Hope for the Heart: https://raisedonors.com/hopefortheheart/givehope?sc=HTPDON 
 
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Bible verses mentioned in this episode
Matthew 7:1–5 -- “Do not judge, or you too will be judged. For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you. “Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother’s eye and pay no attention to the plank in your own eye? How can you say to your brother, ‘Let me take the speck out of your eye,’ when all the time there is a plank in your own eye? You hypocrite, first take the plank out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to remove the speck from your brother’s eye.
 
Psalm 139:23-24 – Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.
 
Proverbs 15:1 – “A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. 
 
Proverbs 19:11 -- Good sense makes one slow to anger, and it is his glory to overlook an offense.
 
1 Corinthians 13:5 – “love keeps no record of wrongs.”
 
Proverbs 13:18 - If you ignore criticism, you will end in poverty and disgrace; if you accept correction, you will be honored.

Called to Care: 10 Biblical Principles for Helping Others

What does it really look like to care for others well – and how do you do it without becoming overwhelmed?
In this episode, Haley and Dustin unpack the biblical foundations of effective care and counsel – and why every believer is called to help in some capacity. They address common barriers that hold people back – fear, self-doubt, and feeling unqualified – and share 10 biblical principles for helping others well.
This conversation is packed with practical insight for anyone who wants to walk alongside others with confidence, reflect God’s heart, and trust Him with the outcome.
Be sure to listen through to the end because they share a special 30% discount on Hope for the Heart’s Foundations of Care course, The Care and Counsel Handbook, and their summer Called to Care training event (details in the show notes).
Subscribe to the podcast and tune in each week as Haley and Dustin share with you what the Bible says about real-life issues with compassion, warmth, and wit.
 
So you have every reason for hope, for every challenge in life. Because hope means everything.
 
Hope Talks is a podcast of the ministry of Hope for the Heart.
 
Listen in to learn more 
[0:05:00] God Is the Ultimate Counselor and Caregiver
[0:10:00] God’s Correction Flows From Care, Not Condemnation
[0:13:09] Common Barriers: Feeling Unequipped, Pride, and Over‑Identification
[0:18:20] Know Your Role: Help People, Don’t Try to Fix Them
Hope for the Heart resources
 
Use code HOPETALKS30 to save 30% on the following resources:
 
Foundations of Care video course: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/store/foundations-of-care 
 
The Care and Counsel Handbook: https://resource.hopefortheheart.org/care-and-counsel-handbook
 
Called to Care training event on Saturday, June 13, 2026: https://resource.hopefortheheart.org/called-to-care 
 
Other Hope for the Heart Resources
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hopefortheheart  
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hopefortheheart 
 
Want to talk with June Hunt on Hope in the Night about a difficult life issue? Schedule a time here: https://resource.hopefortheheart.org/talk-with-june-hope-in-the-night
 
God’s plan for you: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/gods-plan-for-you/
 
Give to the ministry of Hope for the Heart: https://raisedonors.com/hopefortheheart/givehope?sc=HTPDON 
 
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Bible verses mentioned in this episode
 
Isaiah 46:4 (NLT) – “I will be your God throughout your lifetime— until your hair is white with age. I made you, and I will care for you. I will carry you along and save you.”
When you care for someone, you reflect the heart of God who “cares for you.”(1 Peter 5:7).
When you help someone, you reflect the heart of Go,d who is called “my helper” (Psalm 54:4 NLT).
When you help someone who has fallen, you reflect the heart of God who “upholds all who fall and lifts up all who are bowed down” (Psalm 145:14).
When you offer a gentle touch or supportive hand, you reflect the heart of God who “takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you” (Isaiah 41:13).
When you listen to someone tell their story or share a memory, you reflect the heart of God who “turns his ear to me” (Psalm 116:2 NIV), “bends down to listen” (NLT).
When you provide wise counsel to someone, you reflect the heart of God who “counsel[s] you with my loving eye on you” (Psalm 32:8).
When you sympathize with someone grieving or crying in pain, you reflect the heart of God who promises to “wipe away every tear” (Revelation 21:4).
When you simply sit with someone and keep them company, you reflect the heart of God who says, “I am with you” (Isaiah 41:10).

Trauma: What It Is – and What the Bible Says About It

Trauma. It seems like we hear about it everywhere these days. But what does the Bible say about it?
In this episode, Haley and Dustin provide a biblical and lay-level understanding of the basics of trauma – what it is, what it is not, and how it’s different from everyday stress and pain. They also explore how trauma can impact us in different ways and also highlight biblical characters and stories where trauma played a significant role—reminding us that pain and suffering are not foreign to the story of God’s people. They offer a helpful framework from Dr. Marcus Warner* on how to bring God into your pain.
Whether you’re walking through trauma yourself or seeking to better understand and support others, this episode offers a biblical perspective on making sense of our pain with encouragement to find healing through God’s Word.
*See episode 78 with Dr. Marcus Warner, “Understanding the Wounded Heart" for more helpful discussion on trauma.
Subscribe to the podcast and tune in each week as Haley and Dustin share with you what the Bible says about real-life issues with compassion, warmth, and wit.
 
So you have every reason for hope, for every challenge in life. Because hope means
everything.
 
Hope Talks is a podcast of the ministry of Hope for the Heart.
 
Listen in to learn more 
[0:00:00] Identity Is Not Your Trauma
[0:01:28] Trauma: A Big Cultural & Church Conversation
[0:03:45] God’s Presence in Global and Personal Crises
[0:17:28] Big T vs Little t: Defining Trauma Clearly
[0:54:57] REAL Prayer: A Simple Framework for Healing
Hope for the Heart resources
Book – Crisis & Trauma: Healing the Wounded Heart – https://www.hopefortheheart.org/store/product/crisis-truama 
 
Order our newest resource, The Care and Counsel Handbook, providing biblical guidance  100 real-life issues: https://resource.hopefortheheart.org/care-and-counsel-handbook
 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hopefortheheart  
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hopefortheheart 
 
Want to talk with June Hunt on Hope in the Night about a difficult life issue? Schedule a time here: https://resource.hopefortheheart.org/talk-with-june-hope-in-the-night
 
God’s plan for you: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/gods-plan-for-you/
 
Give to the ministry of Hope for the Heart: https://raisedonors.com/hopefortheheart/givehope?sc=HTPDON 
 
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Bible verses mentioned in this episode
 
Psalm 31:9-16 – “Be merciful to me, Lord, for I am in distress; my eyes grow weak with sorrow, my soul and body with grief. My life is consumed by anguish and my years by groaning; my strength fails because of my affliction, and my bones grow weak. Because of all my enemies, I am the utter contempt of my neighbors and an object of dread to my closest friends—those who see me on the street flee from me. I am forgotten as though I were dead; I have become like broken pottery. For I hear many whispering, “Terror on every side!” They conspire against me and plot to take my life. But I trust in you, Lord; I say, “You are my God.” My times are in your hands; deliver me from the hands of my enemies, from those who pursue me. Let your face shine on your servant; save me in your unfailing love.”
Bible characters who had traumatic experiences:
Adam & Eve – loss of fellowship with God; Cain kill Abel (their sons)
Noah – saw the whole world destroyed
Hagar -- Abused, exploited, abandoned while pregnant, fled to the wilderness
Joseph – Betrayed by family, abandoned, enslaved, falsely accused
Job – Lost everything, faced immense suffering
Naomi – Lost husband and sons, displaced
David – hunted by Saul, betrayal, and loss of family and friends, lament in the Psalms
Mary, mother of Jesus – Witnessed her son’s crucifixion
Paul – Beaten, imprisoned, shipwrecked
Jesus – Rejected, abandoned, tortured, crucified 

Building a Resilient Life with Rebekah Lyons

Rebekah Lyons shares her powerful hope story of navigating a difficult childbirth and learning that her firstborn son had Down syndrome. In that tender, uncertain season, she discovered what it truly meant to surrender control and trust God with her whole heart. 
Together, we explore how adversity can strengthen our faith, why risk is an essential part of spiritual growth, and how resilience helps us face both courageously. Rebekah also shares five practical principles from her book Building a Resilient Life, offering encouragement and wisdom for anyone learning to walk boldly with God through life’s hardest moments.
Subscribe to the podcast and tune in each week as Haley and Dustin share with you what the Bible says about real-life issues with compassion, warmth, and wit.
 
So you have every reason for hope, for every challenge in life. Because hope means everything.
 
Hope Talks is a podcast of the ministry of Hope for the Heart.
 
Listen in to learn more 
[0:00] Let Go of Life’s Blueprint—Embrace the Journey You Didn’t Plan
[0:27] Hope Isn’t Optional—It’s Everything
[5:00] When Life is Interrupted—Discovering Purpose in the Unexpected
[9:33] Grieving Dreams, Gaining Joy—The Unexpected Gifts of Special Needs Parenting
[10:00] Risk as Rescue—How Taking Leaps Builds Unshakeable Resilience
 
Rebekah Lyons Resources 
Learn more about Rebekah Lyons, her books, and her ministry – https://www.rebekahlyons.com/ 
 
Hope for the Heart resources
Order our newest resource, The Care and Counsel Handbook, providing biblical guidance  100 real-life issues: https://resource.hopefortheheart.org/care-and-counsel-handbook
 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hopefortheheart  
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hopefortheheart 
 
Want to talk with June Hunt on Hope in the Night about a difficult life issue? Schedule a time here: https://resource.hopefortheheart.org/talk-with-june-hope-in-the-night
 
God’s plan for you: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/gods-plan-for-you/
 
Give to the ministry of Hope for the Heart: https://raisedonors.com/hopefortheheart/givehope?sc=HTPDON