Wildly Hopeful with Brandy Dawson

Brandy Dawson

Ever feel like life just gets hard and MESSY sometimes? Because, girl - ME TOO. Life doesn't always go according to plan. Dreams take longer than we expected. Prayers go unanswered. People leave. Bodies break. Faith gets complicated. And somewhere along the way, many of us start believing that hope is waiting on the other side. On the other side of healing. On the other side of the breakthrough. On the other side of finally getting where we thought we'd be. But what if hope isn't waiting there? What if it's right here? Welcome to the Wildly Hopeful Podcast. This is a space for the woman living in the middle. And here, we have wildly hopeful chats about everyday life and everything in between. Not where you started. Not where you thought you'd be. Not quite where you're headed. Just here. In the tension. In the waiting. In the questions. In the becoming. In the fun. In the grief. And in the mundane. Each week, we'll have honest and sometimes spicy conversations about faith, grief, purpose, healing, disappointment, joy, and what it looks like to follow Jesus when life doesn't unfold the way we planned. Because this isn't a podcast for women who have it all figured out. It's for women learning that God's presence is not reserved for the finished story. It's for women discovering that even in the wilderness, there is still beauty. Even in the waiting, there is still purpose. Even in the ache, there is still grace. And even here, there is still hope. So whether you're holding onto a promise, walking through a season you never would have chosen, or simply trying to find God in the ordinary rhythms of everyday life, pull up a chair. You're not alone here. Because hope isn't waiting on the other side. It's right here. And somehow, that's where Jesus has been all along. I'm Brandy. And this is the Wildly Hopeful Podcast. https://www.brandyadawson.com/

  1. 2 days ago

    Am I Doing This Right, God? Talking About Abiding with Jeanine Amapola Ward |Episode 61

    You finally feel like you have time to sit down with your Bible. The coffee is warm. You have every intention of spending time with Jesus and... Then you remember the laundry. A text comes through. Somebody needs something. And somehow, you're thinking about dinner while reading the Bread of Life. You want to know Him more, but does being still really feel this complicated? This week on Wildly Hopeful, Brandy Dawson welcomes author, Toutuber, and Happy & Healthy podcast host Jeanine Amapola Ward for a conversation about abiding when your mind has seventeen tabs open and your life refuses to quiet down.  This is an honest look at how easily we turn our relationship with God into one more place to prove we are doing enough. With her devotional, The Abiding Way: A 40-Day Devotional Study Through The Gospel of John, Jeanine invites us to spend the time getting to know Jesus. The One Who calls us to follow Him. Who meets shame with an invitation to into the light. Who weeps with grieving friends, even knowing resurrection is coming.  And we make room for questions, too.  For the Martha who would love to sit with Mary but wondering who is going to clean up the kitchen, pull up a chair.  To Connect with Jeanine: Explore Jeanine's books + podcast: JeanineAmapola.com Instagram: @JeanineAmapola Listen to Happy & Healthy with Jeanine Amapola Ward wherever you get your podcasts LET'S KEEP TALKING To inquire about being a guest on Wildly Hopeful, invite Brandy to be a guest on your podcast, or to speak: hell@brandyadawson.com Website + Blog: brandyadawson.com Instagram:@brandyadawson Substack: Musings of a Wildly Hopeful Podcast: Follow or subscribe to Wildly Hopeful wherever you listen or watch. If these conversations have encouraged you, a rating or review helps another woman find her way to the table.

  2. 2 days ago ·  Bonus

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    Grace for the Life You Didn't plan with Katie M. Kelley | Episode 60

    What happens when life looks nothing like you prayed it would?  Have you ever worried about how you would surrive something that hasn't even happened yet? In this episode of Wildly Hopeful, Brandy sits down with author Katie M. Kelley to talk about trusting God's goodness , finding grace in unexpected places, and learning to live a life we never could have prepared for.  Through honest stories of motherhood, disability, divorce, restoration, and unexpected joy, Katie shares her heart behind her new book, Grace Will Be There: Finding God in the Life We Aren't Ready For.  Together, we explore what it means to trust God when prayers remain unanswered, why hope doesn't require us to deny our grief, and His grace meets us in the ordinary moments of an unfinished story.  Friend, you don't have to figure out every possible tomorrow. You van live with today's grace. Key Topics: The importance of noticing small graces in daily life How unexpected challenges reveal God's grace Practical self-care for busy families The role of faith overcoming adversities The significance of small, intentional choices  The importance of honesty with God in suffering Trusting God's sovereignty despite unanswered prayers The role of joy and laughter in healing  Connect with Katie M. Kelley: Website: https://www.katiemkelley.com Instagram: @katiemblackburn Substack: https://www.katieblackburn.substack.com Book: Grace Will Be There Podcast: Coffee + Crumbs If this conversation encouraged you, please share it with a friend who needs the reminder that God's grace will meet here there, too. Stay wildly hopeful, friend! Connect with Brandy: Podcast and speaking inquiries: hello@brandyadawson.com Website + Blog: brandyadawson.com Instagram: @brandyadawson Substack:Musings of a Wildly Hopeful

  4. 17 Jul

    The Things We Don't Say Out Loud: A Brave Conversation About christian Women and Alcohol with Christy Osborne| Episode 55

    There are some conversations that feel easier to whisper than to say out loud. This is one of them. When Christians talk about alcohol, the conversation somehow gets reduced to camps instead of compassion. And we're often left feeling like we have to choose sides instead of leaning into discernement. One side talks about freedom. The other talks only about conviction. But what if we have been asking the wrong questions and the invitation is to become more attentive to the Holy Spirit?  What if the deeper invitation isn't simply, "Can I drink?" But rather " What is shaping my heart?"  In this tender + very brave conversation, Brandy sits down with Christy Osbornee - founder of Love Life Sober, to explore Christian freedom, personal conviction, emotional coping, burnout, and what it looks like to be more attentive to the Holy Spirit without shame and judegement.  This episode is not about putting alcohol on trial. It isn't about telling you what your conviction should be. It's about creating a safe space to become honest before the Lord and ask the quiet questions many women have been carrying for a long time.  Whether you drink regularly, occasionally, not at all, or you're simply curious about your own relationship with alcohol, this conversation is an invitation to listen- not fear, but with honesty, grace, and open hands.  A Gentle Listener Note            This episode includes conversation around alcohol, sobriety, emotional coping, addiction, and healing. If these topics feel tender or close to your heart, please listen gently. There is no condemnation waiting for you here.  About Christy Osborne Christy Osborne is the founder of Love Life Sober, a certified sobriwty coach, author, speaker, and podcast host. Through her coaching, community, podcast, and book, Love Life Sober: A 40-Day Alcohol Fast to Rediscover Your Joy, Improve Your Health, and Renew Your Mind, she helps women examine their relationship with alochol with compassion, curiosity, and practical support.  To further connect with Brandy To enquire about podcast collaboration or speaking engagements: hello@brandyadawson.com Website + Blog: brandyadawson.com Instagram: @brandyadawson Substack:Musings of Grace

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Ever feel like life just gets hard and MESSY sometimes? Because, girl - ME TOO. Life doesn't always go according to plan. Dreams take longer than we expected. Prayers go unanswered. People leave. Bodies break. Faith gets complicated. And somewhere along the way, many of us start believing that hope is waiting on the other side. On the other side of healing. On the other side of the breakthrough. On the other side of finally getting where we thought we'd be. But what if hope isn't waiting there? What if it's right here? Welcome to the Wildly Hopeful Podcast. This is a space for the woman living in the middle. And here, we have wildly hopeful chats about everyday life and everything in between. Not where you started. Not where you thought you'd be. Not quite where you're headed. Just here. In the tension. In the waiting. In the questions. In the becoming. In the fun. In the grief. And in the mundane. Each week, we'll have honest and sometimes spicy conversations about faith, grief, purpose, healing, disappointment, joy, and what it looks like to follow Jesus when life doesn't unfold the way we planned. Because this isn't a podcast for women who have it all figured out. It's for women learning that God's presence is not reserved for the finished story. It's for women discovering that even in the wilderness, there is still beauty. Even in the waiting, there is still purpose. Even in the ache, there is still grace. And even here, there is still hope. So whether you're holding onto a promise, walking through a season you never would have chosen, or simply trying to find God in the ordinary rhythms of everyday life, pull up a chair. You're not alone here. Because hope isn't waiting on the other side. It's right here. And somehow, that's where Jesus has been all along. I'm Brandy. And this is the Wildly Hopeful Podcast. https://www.brandyadawson.com/

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