Unshakable Hope Podcast

Dyann Shepard shares her faith journey from a chaotic childhood, through a failed marriage, and the loss of a wonderful husband of thirty-one years to Alzheimer’s. She describes humble God-inspired prayers that strengthened her when she was weary, mini-pity parties, and the daily renewals of lament and gratitude. A “spiritual fracking” lesson in repentance powerfully highlights the blessings of humility and surrender in our own faith journeys.

Verses: Psalm 27:13-14

00:00 Surrender Through Trauma
00:30 God is Near. His Promises are accessible.
01:56 Meet Diane Shepherd
03:29 Discovering a Bible
06:13 Control Shattered Marriage
10:18 Rick’s Decline into Alzheimer’s
15:24 Praying When Weary
19:47 Two Journals Lament and Thanks
21:58 Spiritual Fracking Lesson
30:11 Hope For Sinking Hearts
31:32 Final Moments With Rick

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Doreen Steenland, author and trauma-informed neuroscience coach, describes her childhood history of abuse, the self-protective patterns she learned, and how coming to Christ as a young adult started her journey to experiencing the power of God's love, transformation, and healing. We discover how brain science supports Romans 12:2 and how transformation happens through small "micro-shifts" rather than through striving. Doreen shares many examples to help us interrupt habits like negative looping or catastrophizing, so we can learn to transform our minds and experience God's healing love.

Verses: Romans 12:2; 2 Corinthians 10:5; Matthew 14:29-31
00:00 Cancer Waiting Room Choice
00:46 Podcast Welcome and Theme
01:22 Meet Doreen and Micro Shifts
03:34 Childhood Trauma and Masks
08:46 Renewing Mind with Neuroscience
11:36 Love Pathway vs Fear Pathway
14:12 Boundaries and Secure Attachment
18:30 From Head Knowledge to Withness
22:45 Practicing Presence Daily
25:48 Scare and Slowing Down
29:21 Receiving More from God
32:43 Stress Habits and Brain Sides
37:54 Healing Layers and Leaning In
39:40 Connect with Promised Land Living
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HowDo We Walk Through Suffering Without Giving Up On God?

Michelle Rahal, award-winning author and storyteller, strengthens our faith with modern-day stories of God’s miraculous care, healing, presence, and power. We’ll be drawing from her research and weekly newsletter, A Glimpse of Holy, as well as a few jaw-dropping stories from her own life. These God-stories will fill our hearts with a biblical view of the greatness and nearness of our holy God.
Verses referenced: Jeremiah 29:13; 1 Thessalonians 5:18; Ephesians 3:20; Romans 8:28; Joel 2:25
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00:00 Miracle Healing Testimony
01:19 Meet Michelle Rahal
02:49 From Ritual to Relationship
04:21 Divorce and Bible Awakening
08:14 2014 Crisis and Stroke
10:20 Gratitude in Hard Times
12:02 Healed Brain Scan Surprise
12:55 Why Share God Stories
14:36 Glimpse of Holy Favorites
15:20 Barbara’s Prayer Rescue
19:50 Pastor David’s Mexico Calling
20:51 Mexico Mission Full Circle
23:35 Seeing Hidden Impact
24:21 Wilms Tumor Breakthrough
27:51 Everyday Miracle Rescue
30:17 Healing From MS
36:05 Prayer Beyond Our Will
37:52 Miracle Working God

Lori Armstrong describes God’s faithfulness and countless answers to prayer following her baby’s diagnosis with retinoblastoma. Although he was expected to lose his eyes and his life, God miraculously preserves both. He also blessed her son with a precious childlike faith that continues into adulthood. Lori describes how God provided treasures in the darkness after the loss of her husband and both her parents. Her journey helps us trust the constant love of God who holds us in His steadfast love and redeems our hard stories.

Verses referenced: John 9:1-3; Ephesians 3:20; Isaiah 45:3; Isaiah 44:1-5; Psalm 16:11; John 16:33; John 10:10

00:00 Finding Comfort In Darkness
01:11 How Do We Trust God’s love in Ongoing Hardship?
04:39 How Does God Prepare Us For Hardship?
07:25 Devastating Diagnosis
09:31 John 9 Promise
12:37 Miracles And Survival
13:44 Praying For Brad
23:49 Treasures In Darkness
27:09 Clinging To Scripture
30:04 Isaiah 44 Confirmation
37:46 Joy In God’s Presence
42:15 Abundant Life In Opposition

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Lara Silverman, a Stanford Law graduate and former U.S. Attorney’s Office hire, shares how a sudden, rare neurological illness left her mostly bedridden for eight years, forcing her to resign and endure years of misdiagnoses, failed treatments, and isolation while God repeatedly comforted her through Scripture and community. In a story only God could write, Matt, newly diagnosed with stage four intestinal cancer, became her husband. In their brief marriage, they modeled “joy in grief" and served others through music and biblical teaching. Lara later found renewed joy through comedy, wrote the memoir Singing Through Fire from her bed, and emphasizes trusting God’s higher ways and eternal purpose in suffering.
 
01:13 Meet Laura Silverman
03:17 Laura Finds The Show
05:14 Dream Career Derailed
10:46 God Speaks In Suffering
17:15 When God Says No
21:39 Surrendering The Why
24:51 Chemo Pump Plot Twist
27:39 Joy in Grief Ministry
30:15 Wrestling Toward Surrender
36:35 Finding Joy After Matt Died
42:42 Holding Joy and Grief Together
45:41 Eternal Weight of Glory

Verses Referenced: 2 Timothy 2:13; Job 3:15; Isaiah 55:8-9; Psalm 34:18; Philippians 1:24-25; 2 Corinthians 4:17; Romans 8:28; Ephesians 5:16; Ephesians 2:10; John 11:25

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