No Heart Left Behind's Hope in the Hard of Family Life Podcast

Alicia Stickles & Abby Shields
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Let's face it, family life can be challenging. No Heart Left Behind's Hope in the Hard of Family Life Podcast strives to jump into the trenches with husbands, wives, moms and dads and battle the hard issues facing families today. In this space, you will find practical solutions based on biblical principals to help families navigate hard seasons well. When relationships get messy, and family life isn't turning out how you hoped, this podcast helps to flesh out the hope that is found in Christ. From conflict in marriage, to discipline and other parenting pitfalls, and everything in between, Hope in the Hard of Family life offers real conversations about the challenges and nuances of building a Christ-centered home. Hosted by NHLB's executive director, Alicia Stickles, and NHLB's founder and lead belief therapist, Abby Shields, this podcast offers hope and practical wisdom based on over 16 years of family ministry.

  1. 11/12/2025

    Part II: Getting the Grief Out: How to Process Loss in Healthy, Biblical Ways with Gary Roe

    Grief touches everyone at some point, yet so many of us struggle to know what to do with it. In Part 2 with grief specialist, Gary Roe, we get practical about what it looks like to process grief in real life and in families. Gary explains why "getting the grief out" is essential to healing, and how churches can create spaces where lament is welcomed. Gary will help us understand what it looks like to actually process grief in healthy, biblical way and offer encouragement for those who feel "stuck" or unsure how to move forward. Learn more about Gary Rowe's work and resources on grief at https://www.garyroe.com/ Links: www.noheartleftbehind.com Counseling: www.noheartleftbehind.com/counseling To donate to No Heart Left Behind visit: https://www.noheartleftbehind.com/donate Gary Roe: https://www.garyroe.com Contacts: Abby Shields (Founder & Lead Belief Therapist NHLB) reconnectus@yahoo.com   Alicia Stickles (Executive Director NHLB) astickles@noheartleftbehind.com

    40 min

  2. 10/29/2025

    When Sadness Stays: Myths, Misconceptions, and the Biblical Heart of Grief with Gary Roe

    Grief touches every family at some point, yet so many of us struggle to know what to do with it. In this two-part conversation, we sit down with grief specialist, author, and speaker Gary Roe to explore what healthy, God-honoring grief looks like. In Part 1, Gary shares how God led him into grief ministry and how his personal experiences shaped his understanding of loss. Together, we unpack the most common myths about grief, especially those that often surface in Christian communities, and explore what the Bible really says about grief and lament. Learn more about Gary Rowe's work and resources on grief at  https://www.garyroe.com/ Links: www.noheartleftbehind.com Counseling: www.noheartleftbehind.com/counseling To donate to No Heart Left Behind visit: https://www.noheartleftbehind.com/donate Gary Roe: https://www.garyroe.com Contacts: Abby Shields (Founder & Lead Belief Therapist NHLB) reconnectus@yahoo.com Alicia Stickles (Executive Director NHLB) astickles@noheartleftbehind.com

    33 min

  3. 10/15/2025

    Changing the Conversation: Food, Body Image, and Our Kids

    In today's culture, kids are bombarded with messages about their bodies, food, and what it supposedly takes to be "enough." As parents and caregivers, the words we use and the attitudes we model at home can either help build a foundation of truth—or unintentionally reinforce harmful cultural lies. In this powerful conversation, Christie Dondero Bettwy, Executive Director of Rock Recovery in Washington, D.C., returns to the podcast to unpack how the way we talk about food and body image shapes our children's identity, confidence, and relationship with themselves. You will walk away with practical tools to reshape the conversation about food and body image in your home—rooted not in cultural pressure, but in God's truth and love.         If you are interested in connecting with Rock Recovery through their virtual support groups, including their upcoming Lasting Freedom holiday support group . Be sure to check out the links provided in the show notes. Links: www.noheartleftbehind.com Counseling: www.noheartleftbehind.com/counseling To donate to No Heart Left Behind visit: https://www.noheartleftbehind.com/donate   https://www.rockrecoveryed.org/ https://www.facebook.com/rockrecoveryed  (Lasting Freedom Support Group Sign up: https://www.rockrecoveryed.org/faith-based-support-groups https://instagram.com/rockrecovery  Contacts: Abby Shields (Founder & Lead Belief Therapist NHLB) reconnectus@yahoo.com Alicia Stickles (Executive Director NHLB) astickles@noheartleftbehind.com Christie Dondero Bettwy (Executive Director Rock Recovery) Email: freedom@rockrecoveryed.org

    43 min

  4. 10/01/2025

    Healed by Truth: A Story of Faith and Eating Disorder Recovery

    Eating disorders are among the most misunderstood and isolating struggles, impacting not only those who suffer but also their families. In this episode of Hope in the Hard of Family Life, we sit down with Christie Dondero Bettwy, Executive Director of Rock Recovery in Washington, D.C., to shed light on the causes, signs, and spiritual battle behind eating disorders. Christie brings both professional expertise and personal experience to the conversation. Having walked through her own journey of recovery, she shares how God used this trial to deepen her faith and how He continues to bring redemption out of brokenness.                                                                                       Rock Recovery is a nonprofit organization that exists to make life-saving eating disorder treatment and support available to all. They offer individual and group therapy services in-person in Arlington, VA and virtually across Maryland, Washington, DC and Virginia. They also offer faith-based support groups and educational programs nationwide. Learn more at www.rockrecoveryed.org.  Links: www.noheartleftbehind.com Counseling: www.noheartleftbehind.com/counseling To donate to No Heart Left Behind visit: https://www.noheartleftbehind.com/donate   https://www.rockrecoveryed.org/ https://www.facebook.com/rockrecoveryed https://instagram.com/rockrecovery   Contacts: Abby Shields (Founder & Lead Belief Therapist NHLB) reconnectus@yahoo.com Alicia Stickles (Executive Director NHLB) astickles@noheartleftbehind.com Christie Dondero Bettwy (Executive Director Rock Recovery): freedom@rockrecoveryed.org

    44 min

  5. 09/17/2025

    Lance: Conflict Resolution

    Anger is something we all feel—but few of us really understand. Is it always bad? Why does it Conflict in marriage is inevitable — but it doesn't have to be destructive. In this episode, Pastor Lance Bourgeois joins us to unpack what the Bible says about conflict and how couples can resolve it in a way that protects unity, fosters intimacy, and points back to the hope of the Gospel. From the biblical mandate of oneness to practical tools like time-outs and weekly couple meetings, this conversation is packed with wisdom and practical steps to help you navigate conflict God's way. If you've ever felt stuck in patterns of miscommunication, unmet expectations, or bitterness, this episode will remind you that God offers both tools and grace for moving forward together.   Links: www.noheartleftbehind.com Pursuit Men's Community/Bible Study: https://www.noheartleftbehind.com/pursit  Counseling: www.noheartleftbehind.com/counseling  To donate to No Heart Left Behind visit: https://www.noheartleftbehind.com/donate Contacts: Dr. Lance Bourgeois (Pursuit Men's Director) lbourgeois@noheartleftbehind.com Abby Shields (Founder & Lead Belief Therapist NHLB) reconnectus@yahoo.com Alicia Stickles (Executive Director NHLB) astickles@noheartleftbehind.com

    43 min

  6. 09/03/2025

    Channeling Anger: Making Molehills out of Mountains

    Anger is something we all feel but few of us really understand. Is it always bad? Why does it show up so fast? And what can we do when it starts to boil over? In this episode of Hope in the Hard of Family Life, we explore the complexities of anger its causes, expressions, and how to channel it into something that heals rather than harms. You'll learn practical tools and spiritual truths from God's Word to help you navigate anger in yourself and in your family. Links: www.noheartleftbehind.com Counseling: www.noheartleftbehind.com/counseling To donate to No Heart Left Behind visit: https://www.noheartleftbehind.com/donate Contacts: Abby Shields (Founder & Lead Belief Therapist NHLB) reconnectus@yahoo.com Alicia Stickles (Executive Director NHLB) astickles@noheartleftbehind.com

    44 min

  7. 08/20/2025

    Season 5 Launch: Unsettled: Trusting God in the Unknown

    Have you ever walked through a season where life felt unstable, unpredictable, or unresolved? As we kick of season 5 of the podcast, Abby and Alicia will explore what it means to live "unsettled," and how God calls us not to comfort, but to trust Him with all our hearts. Drawing from Proverbs 3:5-6, we'll talk about the two paths we can take: leaning on our own understanding or trusting fully in the Lord. You'll hear what trust looks like in a practical sense, why it often means letting go of control, and how God's plans are always higher and holier than ours. Links: www.noheartleftbehind.com Counseling: www.noheartleftbehind.com/counseling  To donate to No Heart Left Behind visit: https://www.noheartleftbehind.com/donate Contacts: Abby Shields (Founder & Lead Belief Therapist NHLB) reconnectus@yahoo.com Alicia Stickles (Executive Director NHLB) astickles@noheartleftbehind.com

    43 min

  8. 12/11/2024

    Forgiveness with Abby

    Throughout scripture, Jesus never minced his words on the call to forgive. Yet forgiveness can be one of the hardest things for believers to extend especially in situations of abuse, trauma, or deep betrayal. In the season 4 finale, Abby and Alicia discuss perspectives on forgiveness rooted in Matthew 18 that enable us to let go of bitterness and resentment and step into forgiveness. This conversation offers wisdom surrounding the call to forgiveness, both what it is and what it isn't, and sheds light on the truth that the call to forgiveness is much more about the freedom and healing for the offended rather than the offender.   Links: www.noheartleftbehind.com Counseling: www.noheartleftbehind.com/counseling  To donate to No Heart Left Behind visit: https://www.noheartleftbehind.com/donate Contacts: Abby Shields (Founder & Lead Belief Therapist NHLB) reconnectus@yahoo.com Alicia Stickles (Executive Director NHLB) astickles@noheartleftbehind.com

    33 min
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Let's face it, family life can be challenging. No Heart Left Behind's Hope in the Hard of Family Life Podcast strives to jump into the trenches with husbands, wives, moms and dads and battle the hard issues facing families today. In this space, you will find practical solutions based on biblical principals to help families navigate hard seasons well. When relationships get messy, and family life isn't turning out how you hoped, this podcast helps to flesh out the hope that is found in Christ. From conflict in marriage, to discipline and other parenting pitfalls, and everything in between, Hope in the Hard of Family life offers real conversations about the challenges and nuances of building a Christ-centered home. Hosted by NHLB's executive director, Alicia Stickles, and NHLB's founder and lead belief therapist, Abby Shields, this podcast offers hope and practical wisdom based on over 16 years of family ministry.

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