Unshakable Hope Podcast

Christine Hoy shares how God sent three women to show her that His peace had supernaturally transformed her from striving to being marked by Jesus’ peace. She shares beautiful examples of how finding peace in Jesus' presence is easier and less complicated than we ever imagined. We discuss radical honesty, embracing God's mystery amid our uncertainty, and the power of borrowed faith in our communities. Drawing from her newest book, Keeping Company with Jesus, we celebrate Jesus' stunning invitation to intimacy.

Verses: Matthew 11: 28-30; Proverbs 3:5-6, John 15

00:00 From Shame to New Name
03:27 From Perfectionism to Abiding
08:13 God Gives Christine a New Name
10:15 Stop Checking Boxes Start Abiding
12:49 Striving Versus Abiding Mindset
14:56 Live Gentler Not Harder
17:47 Practical Ways to Stay Present
24:58 Radical Honesty and Mystery
27:52 Evidence of Change: Been With Jesus
33:17 Christine’s Final Encouragement

Christine's Free Come and Stay Resource: ChristineCarterHoy.com (bottom of home page)
Keeping Company with Jesus: Finding Peace in His Presence
Previous podcast: https://kellyhall.org/podcast/ep-97-finding-peace-beyond-perfectionism-christine-hoy/
Enjoy Kelly's Free Devo: Held in the Wilderness: 31 Stories to Secure Your Worth in God's Love

In 2019, Kari Hoffman’s little boy was thrown off a third-story balcony at the Mall of America and survived a 39-foot fall. God’s faithfulness and power are highlighted through a series of jaw-dropping miracles, along with an amazing example of how He prepared Kari’s heart in childhood to trust Him through this crisis. We see the power of forgiveness, the choices to guard our hearts from fear, and the sustaining gift of others' prayers. 

Verses: Deuteronomy 31:8; Genesis 50:20
Kari Hoffman's Book: Miracle at the Mall
Kelly's free 31-Day Devo: Held in the Wilderness
Related episodes:
https://kellyhall.org/podcast/episode-34-gods-grace-for-impossible-places-ginger-millermon/
https://kellyhall.org/podcast/ep-115-miraculous-stories-to-strengthen-our-faith-michelle-layer-rahal/
https://kellyhall.org/podcast/ep-63-gods-miraculous-healing-through-horses-kim-tschirret/

Maria Morgan shares honestly about a difficult season marked less by outward events and more by an intense internal battle that ultimately led to psychosis. She was surrounded by loved ones yet disconnected from the reality of love and security. The powerful ways God healed her heart and rescued her from hopelessness and despair will remind us that nothing can separate us from God’s unstoppable love! We are drawing from Maria’s beautiful book, Hope Ignited: Set Free From the Grip of Anxiety and Depression. 

Verses Referenced: Proverbs 3:5-6; John 1:4-5; 2 Corinthians 10:5; Romans 8:28-29; Galatians 6:2; Romans 8:39; Zephaniah 3:17
Maria's Website: MariaIMorgan.com
Maria's Book: Hope Ignited: Set Free From the Grip of Anxiety and Depression
Are you in a wilderness season? Discover God's love in this 31-Day free devo, Held in the Wilderness, on Kelly's website: www.kellyhall.org/resources/

Related episodes:
https://kellyhall.org/podcast/ep-96-a-beautiful-war-against-depression-amanda-scarborough/
https://kellyhall.org/podcast/episode-14-grieving-with-hope-after-suicide-wende-gaikema/
https://kellyhall.org/podcast/ep-78-experiencing-gods-hope-and-healing-through-significant-loss-cheryl-christopher/
https://kellyhall.org/podcast/episode-12-how-do-we-live-unoffended-when-life-disappoints-beth-wahl/

Emily Wickham joins Kelly Hall for an encouraging conversation about prayer. We share thoughts on trusting God with our fears and worries, and discuss ways to draw closer to Him and hear from Him through His Word and Spirit. We share stories and explore scriptures that encourage us to draw closer to God as we pray.

Verses referenced: Proverbs 3:5,6; Isaiah 26:3; Psalm 46:10; 1 Samuel 2:1; Isaiah 40:28; Hebrews 13:5; James 4:8; Psalm 139

Book Kelly Mentioned: Learning to Be Loved: The Everyday Believer's Guide to a Rich Relationship with God

Emily's Bible Study: Closer to God: A 10-Week Study on Prayer
Emily's Website: Proclaiming Him to Women
Kelly's 31-Day Free Devo: Held in the Wilderness
Kelly's Website: KellyHall.org

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
Kelly's website: KellyHall.org