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. Jul 17

    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

  2. Jul 16

    When Faith Meets the Unthinkable with Joy Scott| Episode 53

    *A gentle note before you listen:  This episode includes conversations about child loss, abuse, grief, and trauma. Please care for your heart as you listen. If today's conversation feels tender, pause, take a breath, and come back when you're ready.  Some conversations don't offer easy answers- they simply remind us we're not alone. Today's episode is one of those. Joy Scott joins me for an honest conversation about navigating unimaginable loss, surviving abuse, wrestling with deep grief, and discovering that hope isn't found by pretending everything is okay. It's found in the presence of God, right in the middle of our pain.  Together, we talk about what it looks like to keep your heart alive when life hurts, how healing often comes slowly, and why your hardest chapter doesn't have to be the end of your story. Whether you're grieving someone you love, mourning the life you thought you'd have, walking through dissapointment, or simply feeling weary, my prayer is that this conversation reminds you that you are deeply loved - and that hope is still possible, even here.  Connect with Joy Scott Website: https://www.joyscott.me Instagram:@joyscott Remember, friend- hope isn't waiting for you on the other side of this. Sometimes it meets you right in the middle. Connect with Brandy To collaborate for podcasts or require about speaking engagements: hello@brandyadawson.com Instagram:brandyadawson Substack:Musings of Grace Website + Blog: brandyadawson.com

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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/