A Cup of Hope: Life, Money, and Finding Beauty in the Broken

Sherry DuShaw
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✨ A Cup of Hope is a faith-based podcast for women navigating life’s challenges—from financial struggles to healing from betrayal. Learn how to find peace, purpose, and confidence through faith, mindset shifts, and practical steps toward transformation. Join host Sherry DuShaw, a Life & Money Coach, for real conversations, biblical wisdom, and actionable tools. 💛 Listen now and discover how God can create beauty from brokenness!

  1. Unseen No More: Rebuilding After Devastation with Terrie Tollerson

    6d ago

    Unseen No More: Rebuilding After Devastation with Terrie Tollerson

    Unseen No More: Rebuilding After Devastation with Terrie Tollerson What do you do when life falls apart—and the pain is serious, hidden, or hard for other people to understand? In this episode of A Cup of Hope, I sit down with my friend, Terrie Tollerson, for a deeply personal conversation about devastation, identity, domestic violence awareness, safe support, and what it means to be seen. Terrie is a passionate speaker, Bible teacher, and overcomer with a heart for women in abusive relationships, women who have been misled by Scripture, and women walking through divorce. After being married to a pastor for 18 years while abuse was present in their home, Terrie now shares a message of hope, healing, and God's faithfulness. Her story reminds us that devastation does not get the final word. Together, we talk about: • What devastation can do to our identity • Why feeling "unseen" is such a common part of trauma • The importance of wise, safe support • God's faithfulness in the rebuilding process • Hope for women walking through difficult seasons Scripture for this episode: "The Lord is close to the brokenhearted; he rescues those whose spirits are crushed." — Psalm 34:18 (NLT) Connect with Terrie: 🌿 Download Terrie's free devotional: A Soft Landing: A Seven-Day Devotional for When Life Falls Apart Instagram: @TerrieTollerson TikTok: @terrie.tollerson Content Note This episode includes discussion of domestic violence, emotional abuse, an unsafe marriage, trauma, and rebuilding life after leaving. Please take care of yourself as you listen. If today's conversation raised concerns about your own safety or the safety of someone you love, confidential support resources are available. If you are in immediate danger, call 911 (or your local emergency services). For confidential support in the United States, contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline: Call: 800-799-7233 (SAFE) Text: START to 88788 Website: https://www.thehotline.org If this episode encouraged you, I'd be honored if you would follow A Cup of Hope, leave a review, or share it with someone who needs a little hope today. Remember, God can take the broken pieces of your story and create something more beautiful than you could ever imagine.

    51 min
  2. Why Do I Feel So Alone?

    Jun 10

    Why Do I Feel So Alone?

    Have you ever been surrounded by people and still felt completely alone? Loneliness is something many of us experience, yet few of us talk about honestly. Whether you're navigating a difficult season, carrying a heavy burden, healing from betrayal, or simply feeling disconnected, this episode is a reminder that loneliness does not mean you are unseen, forgotten, or abandoned. In today's conversation, we'll explore the difference between being alone and feeling lonely, why strength isn't the same as independence, and how God often meets us through connection with others. You'll learn: ☕ Why loneliness is more common than most people realize☕ How isolation can impact our emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being☕ What Scripture teaches about carrying burdens together☕ Why asking for support is a sign of courage, not weakness☕ One simple step you can take today to reconnect Key Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9–10 Growing Deeper Reflection Questions: • What burden have you been carrying alone?• Who is one safe person you could reach out to this week?• What would change if you allowed yourself to receive support instead of trying to be strong on your own? Remember: Feeling lonely does not mean you are actually alone. Thank you for joining me for another Cup of Hope. If this episode encouraged you, I'd be grateful if you'd follow the podcast and share it with a friend who may need this reminder today. God can take the broken pieces of your story and create something more beautiful than you ever imagined.

    35 min
  3. Make Room for Summer: Calendar First, Budget Second

    May 25

    Make Room for Summer: Calendar First, Budget Second

    Summer has a way of filling up fast.Cookouts. Camps. Vacations. Graduation parties. Last-minute plans. Extra spending. Extra expectations. And before you know it, your calendar — and your budget — feel completely out of control. In this episode of A Cup of Hope, we’re talking about a simple shift that can bring clarity and peace before summer chaos takes over: Calendar first. Budget second. Because your money doesn’t disappear randomly.It usually follows the pace and pressure of your schedule. In this episode, we’ll talk about: Why overwhelm often starts with your calendar, not your bank accountHow busyness quietly drains your time, energy, and moneyThe connection between planning ahead and emotional spendingHow to create margin before summer gets too fullSimple ways to prepare your schedule and budget togetherThis isn’t about creating a perfect summer.It’s about being intentional enough to actually enjoy it. If life has felt rushed, reactive, or financially stretched lately, this episode will help you slow down, think ahead, and make decisions with more peace and clarity. Your budget works better when your calendar tells the truth first. ☕ Enjoying the podcast?Be sure to follow, rate, and share A Cup of Hope with a friend who could use a little encouragement today. 📩 Connect with Sherry Lynn Coaching:Website: SherryDuShawCoaching.comFacebook Community: A Cup of Hope Community One Last Sip:

    26 min
  4. One Year Later: Hope, Growth & Beginning Again

    May 18

    One Year Later: Hope, Growth & Beginning Again

    One year ago, I hit publish on the very first episode of A Cup of Hope. I thought I was launching a podcast — but looking back, I can see that God was also using this podcast to teach me about hope, growth, rest, limits, wisdom, and beginning again. In this anniversary episode, I’m reflecting on what this first year has taught me about expectations, margin, wisdom, and learning to live faithfully in the middle of real life. This year did not look exactly the way I thought it would. I learned new skills, built better systems, and made real progress — but I also learned that growth does not eliminate our humanity. We still need rest. We still need margin. We still need grace. And we still need God’s wisdom when life does not go according to plan. We’ll talk about why peace does not come from controlling everything perfectly, but from learning to live wisely within reality. In this episode, I share: What I thought this first year of podcasting would look likeWhy growth often reveals the next layer instead of making everything effortlessHow losing margin taught me the cost of not fully counting the costWhy a system without margin is still fragileWhat God taught me through Proverbs, Sabbath, and reflectionThe difference between wisdom and certaintyWhy being human is not failureA kayaking illustration about control, flexibility, and faithful stewardshipWhy your life is not wasted, even when it looks different than you expectedToday’s Cup of Hope God can be faithfully growing something in you even when your season does not look the way you expected. Peace grows when we stop trying to control everything and learn to live wisely within reality. Scripture Mentioned Isaiah 43:18–19Romans 8:28Romans 8:38–39Joel 2:25Growing Deeper Take ten minutes this week and reflect on this question: Where have I been so focused on what is unfinished that I may be missing what God has already been growing in me? Then write down three places where you have grown, adapted, endured, learned, or seen God’s faithfulness over the last year. Beautifully Broken If you are a woman walking through the heartbreak of betrayal or broken trust, I want you to know that you do not have to walk that road alone. Beautifully Broken is a Christ-centered group coaching space for women navigating intimate betrayal and deception. DM me @SherryDuShaw for more information or an Application to Beautifully Broken.

    34 min
  5. From Mental Clutter to Clear Decisions: How to Stop Overthinking

    May 8

    From Mental Clutter to Clear Decisions: How to Stop Overthinking

    Have you ever had so much to do that you didn’t even know where to start? Not because you don’t care.Not because you’re lazy.But because your mind just feels full. In this episode of A Cup of Hope, Sherry Lynn talks about mental clutter, overthinking, decision fatigue, and why it can feel so hard to make clear decisions when life feels overwhelming. Sometimes what we call overwhelm is not just about having too much to do. Sometimes it is about having too much swirling around in our minds — unfinished decisions, open loops, things we are tolerating, and all the mental tabs we keep trying to hold open. This episode will help you slow down, get the noise out of your head, and take one wise next step. Today’s Cup of Hope:Clarity doesn’t come from doing more. It comes from creating space to think clearly. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why mental clutter creates overwhelm and overthinkingHow unfinished decisions take up emotional and mental spaceWhy brain dumps can help you see what is actually thereHow planning can bring peace instead of pressureWhy slowing down is not unproductiveHow 1 Corinthians 14:33 reminds us that God is not a God of confusion, but of peaceScripture mentioned:1 Corinthians 14:33 — “For God is not a God of confusion but of peace.” One Last Sip:You do not need to have everything figured out. You just need to clear enough space to see your next step. Growing Deeper:Take 10 minutes this week and do a brain dump. Write down everything that is taking up space in your mind. Then ask: What actually matters right now?What can wait?What is mine to do?What decision would bring peace if I made it?And if you need help getting clear, that is exactly the kind of work Sherry does in a Survival Session. Connect with Sherry Lynn: Website

    13 min
  6. When Life Disrupts Your Plans

    Apr 18

    When Life Disrupts Your Plans

    When life disrupts your plans, it can feel like everything is unraveling. In this episode, I’m sharing a real-life look at what it means to start again without feeling like you’re starting from scratch. If life has thrown off your routines, your goals, or your sense of momentum, this conversation will help you take a breath, regroup, and focus on the next right step instead of spiraling into frustration or defeat. In this episode, we talk about: what disruption can revealwhy starting again is not the same as starting overhow to move forward with clarity, even when life feels messypractical encouragement for rebuilding your rhythm one step at a timeYou do not need a perfect plan to move forward. You just need a next step. Growing Deeper:If this episode encouraged you, share it with a friend who may need it too. And if you’re ready for more support, visit sherrydushawcoaching.com to learn more.

    12 min
  7. Start in the Kitchen: A Simple System to Reduce Stress

    Mar 27

    Start in the Kitchen: A Simple System to Reduce Stress

    ✨ Episode Summary Have you ever noticed how much stress can start with one simple question… “What are we going to eat tonight?” In this episode, we continue the Chaos to Clarity series by starting in one of the most practical places in your home—the kitchen. Because the kitchen isn’t just about food.It’s where your time, money, and energy intersect. And when there’s no plan, the stress shows up fast: last-minute decisionsoverspendingfrustration at the end of the dayBut when there’s a simple rhythm?Everything begins to feel calmer. This episode will help you create small, practical shifts that move you from chaos to clarity—without overhauling your entire life. ☕ In This Episode: Why the kitchen is the “command center” of your homeHow decision fatigue impacts your time, money, and energyThe connection between clutter and mental overwhelmSimple systems that reduce daily stressWhy starting with your calendar changes everything 🛠️ Try This This Week: Clear one counterCreate simple kitchen zonesChoose 2–3 go-to mealsPlan meals from your calendar 💬 One Last Sip You don’t need to fix everything. Start small.Clarity creates calm. 🌿 Growing Deeper Feeling overwhelmed before you even begin? 👉 Download the 5-Minute CALM ResetClarity first. Systems second. 📖 Scripture Proverbs 24:3–4“By wisdom a house is built…” 💗 Share the Hope If this encouraged you, share it with a friend or leave a review—it helps more women find clarity in the middle of real life.

    10 min
  8. When Life Feels Chaotic: How to reset your home when you feel overwhelmed

    Mar 2

    When Life Feels Chaotic: How to reset your home when you feel overwhelmed

    Feeling overwhelmed at home?Does your space feel cluttered, unfinished, or mentally noisy? In this episode, we talk about what to do when life feels chaotic — and why the first step isn’t organizing everything… it’s defining what peace actually looks and feels like for you. If you’re tired of:• Constant mental “open tabs”• Unfinished projects draining your energy• Undefined expectations creating tension• Feeling behind in your own home This episode will help you reset with clarity instead of pressure. You’ll learn: • Why clutter affects your nervous system• How undefined standards create stress• What “done for this season” really means• How to close one open loop this week• A simple way to define peace on paper This is not about Pinterest-perfect organization. It’s about creating a peaceful home that fits your real life and your current season. Because clarity creates calm. 🌱 Want to go deeper?Download the free 5-Minute CALM Reset and learn how to regulate before you reorganize. And if your chaos runs deeper than clutter — if you need focused, structured space to define your “done” and map your next right step — learn more about booking a Survival Session. You don’t have to untangle everything alone. 📖 Scripture Anchor: 1 Corinthians 14:33

    14 min
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✨ A Cup of Hope is a faith-based podcast for women navigating life’s challenges—from financial struggles to healing from betrayal. Learn how to find peace, purpose, and confidence through faith, mindset shifts, and practical steps toward transformation. Join host Sherry DuShaw, a Life & Money Coach, for real conversations, biblical wisdom, and actionable tools. 💛 Listen now and discover how God can create beauty from brokenness!

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