Unshakable Hope Podcast

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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Lori Armstrong describes God’s faithfulness and countless answers to prayer following her baby’s diagnosis with retinoblastoma. Lori describes how God miraculously intervenes providing treasures in darkness in this season and following 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.

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. After a surprise love story and the loss of her husband, Laura 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.

Cara Shine grew up as the only Jewish child in her area where antisemitic bullying left her feeling rejected not only by peers, but also by Jesus. Her perspective shifted years later during the terrifying Beltway sniper attacks when she encountered Jesus' love in a profound way.

Jodi Allen shares her story of a marriage impacted by her husband’s long-term pornography struggle, culminating in a two-year attempt at healing through and eventual divorce. She emphasizes God’s presence, kindness, and gentle healing in suffering.