Unshakable Hope Podcast

Pat Domangue and I celebrate the truth that nothing is impossible with God. She shares how a sexual assault at 13 shaped years of shame, rebellion, alcoholism, and divorce before she truly came to know Jesus at 30. She describes a long process of transformation—learning to stay in Scripture even when she didn’t understand it, trusting God’s Word over physical circumstances, and experiencing Holy Spirit deliverance from alcohol after five years of struggle. Pat also recounts agonizing trials as a parent and how God miraculously rescued her daughter.

00:00 Faith Crisis Wake Up
00:48 Podcast Welcome Setup
03:42 Childhood Church Rebellion
04:29 Assault Identity Shift
08:04 Beyond Hope Transformation
09:48 Alcohol Freedom Journey
12:26 Impossible Healing Promise
15:01 Word Transforms Over Time
19:09 New Identity No Condemnation
21:49 Fighting Identity Lies
22:36 Seminary Degrees and Calling
25:43 Excellence Not Earning
26:27 Suffering and Anchor Verses
30:30 Praying for a Prodigal
36:38 Praise Over Circumstances
37:54 Potter and Publication Breakthrough
40:17 Becoming God's Vessel

Verses: Hebrews 4:17; Isaiah 55:11; Galatians 6:9; Psalm 27:13-14

Pat's Website: OnFire Ministries
Pat's Newest Bible study: My Maker and Me
Kelly's free 31-day devo: Held in the Wilderness
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Lynn Jackson opens up about how God's Word carried her through weariness, burnout, and the long, uncertain road of walking alongside her daughter through chronic illness. She shares how God rescued her from spiritual malnourishment through a simple process described in her book, The Recipe: Food for Your Soul, written for women too exhausted to open their Bibles.

Verses referenced: Psalm 34:18; Psalm 46:10: Psalm 62:5-6; Nahum 1:7; Numbers 14:24

00:00 A Mother’s Breaking Point
03:07 Respecting Suffering with God
04:36 From Skeptic to Scripture Hungry
09:04 Lupus Diagnosis and Long Road
13:15 Tears, Lament, and Daily Strength
17:17 A Different Spirit Verse
19:29 PB&J Bible Method for Weary Souls
25:07 Go at the Pace of Your Soul
29:27 Walkthrough Psalm 62:5 Recipe
35:13 The Power of Silence and Protein Bites

Lynn and Scott's website: ThriveLead.org
Lynn's book: The Recipe: Food for Your Soul
Kelly's Website: KellyHall.org
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Amy Joob, author of Arise: From Grief and Flourish, shares her story of enduring what she calls “grief storms.” Just as she launched her ministry, she was devastated by the sudden loss of her father, followed closely by the loss of her church community. God guided her as she sought counsel and pursued healing through GriefShare. Amy faced another crushing blow when her brother died by suicide. She recounts how God met her through Scripture, prayer, and vivid moments of comfort, including rainbow reminders and visions of Jesus’ presence. Throughout the conversation, she emphasizes the power of God's Word, the study of God’s character, honest lament, prayer, and her LEAPS framework for moving forward in grief.

Verses: Psalm 20:7; Psalm 23; Psalm 27:13-14; Matthew 18:12; John 10:3, 27; Romans 8:18, 28, 38-39

00:00 Trust God No Matter What
03:57 Grief Storm Begins
09:02 Dad’s Final Advice
09:48 Attributes of God
11:08 Lion of Judah Rest
13:28 Church Hurt Healing
16:41 Brother’s Suicide Loss
19:07 Rainbow Comfort
22:57 Rock Bottom Vision
27:33 Trinity Sand Dollars
29:57 God's Unchanging Nature
31:18 Shepherd Finds the One
38:17 LEAPS Grief Framework

Amy's website: www.AmyJoob.com
Amy's book: Arise: From Grief and Flourish Again
Send Kelly your prayer requests or topics you'd like to hear: Kelly@KellyHall.org
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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

DyannShepard.com
Enjoy her blog: https://personalparables.com/
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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
Explore: PromisedLandLiving.com
Doreen's book: Transform Your Brain, One Thought at a Time
Courses for Women: Promised Land Living Courses
Connect: KellyHall.org Email: Kelly@KellyHall.org
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Free 31 day devo: Held in the Wilderness: 31 Stories to Secure Your Worth in God's Love

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