Unshakable Hope Podcast

Jodi Hudson, author, speaker, and Lyme disease advocate, shares how her daughter, Alex, endured a 10-year medical mystery, saw 40 doctors, and faced misdiagnoses before being diagnosed with Lyme disease in 2017. Jodi shares the intimacy Alex developed with the Lord throughout her suffering and how Alex’s conviction that God hadn’t forgotten her brought deep spiritual transformation to others. Alex passed away from complications of the disease at the age of 22 in 2018. Jodi reflects on God’s presence, moving from grief to testimony through Alex’s legacy in her memoir, My Promise to Alex.

Verses: Isaiah 55:11, 41:13; 2 Chronicles 20:12; Matthew 11:28; Jeremiah 17:14 
 
00:00 Hope in Chronic Illness
02:16 Before the Diagnosis
04:12 Ten-Year Medical Mystery
09:25 Faith in the Unknown
11:02 Psych Hold Nightmare
16:28 Bluebird God Wink
20:51 Alex's Faith Ministry
26:05 Letter of Encouragement
29:28 Lyme and Mast Cell Explained
35:55 Facing the Final Days

Jody Hudson: Alex Hudson Foundation Website
Jody's book: My Promise to Alex
Kelly's free 31-day devo: Held in the Wilderness
email: Kelly@KellyHall.org
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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
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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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