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. Sep 28

    Recalculate: When the Plan No Longer Fits

    When the plan changes, does it feel as though you failed? A car problem, an unexpected expense, or a much deeper disruption can leave you wondering how to move forward. In Episode 61 of A Cup of Hope, Sherry Lynn closes the Look Up → Look In → Look Out series with a practical invitation to recalculate from where you really are. She shares a week of changing transportation plans, what regular interaction with a budget and a running coach taught her about flexible planning, and why holding a plan with an open hand is different from giving up. We’ll talk about: • What to do when a good plan stops fitting real life • How to anticipate obstacles and make a backup plan • Why asking for help can be part of wise recalculation • What Psalm 121 and John 16:33 say about God’s care amid trouble • Why safety may require changing the destination, not just the route Growing Deeper: Choose one meaningful action this week. Decide when you’ll do it, what might get in the way, how you’ll adjust, and who can help you follow through. Beautifully Broken: A small, faith-based coaching group for women healing from betrayal who want a safe place to find clarity, rebuild trust in themselves, and move forward with support and practical tools. Book a free Clarity Session: Feeling stuck or unsure about your next step? Book a free Clarity Session and we’ll talk through where you are, where you want to go, and what may be getting in the way. Safety & Support If you are experiencing abuse or feel unsafe, you do not have to navigate it alone. You can contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline for confidential support and help identifying resources and options. National Domestic Violence HotlineCall: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)Text: START to 88788Website: thehotline.org If you are in immediate danger, call 911 or your local emergency services. Please note:  This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for individualized financial, legal, medical, or mental health advice. I am a life and money coach, not a Certified Financial Planner™ professional, investment adviser, or licensed mental health professional. Scripture CopyrightScripture quotations marked (NLT) are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright © 1996, 2004, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved.

    Recalculate: When the Plan No Longer Fits

  2. Sep 21

    How far ahead do you really need to see before you take the next step?

    How far ahead do you really need to see before you take the next step? When life feels uncertain, we often believe more information, more clarity, or more visibility will finally make us feel safe. But sometimes faithful living looks less like seeing the whole road and more like having enough light for the next stretch. In Episode 60 of A Cup of Hope, Sherry Lynn explores what dim headlights, financial rebuilding, betrayal recovery, Job, and Proverbs 3:5–6 can teach us about moving forward without complete certainty. We’ll talk about: • Why seeing farther ahead is not always as helpful as we think • How focused, faithful action helped Sherry rebuild financially when the future felt impossible • Why necessary information matters—but more information is not always more healing • What Job teaches us about living faithfully without having the reader’s perspective • Why small spiritual practices matter more than they seem • How to identify the next faithful step when you cannot see the whole road Your challenge this week is simple: Choose one small practice that strengthens trust, and ask: What has God already given me enough light to do today? If betrayal is part of your story… If betrayal in your marriage has left you questioning what is true, wondering whether you can trust yourself, or trying to figure out what comes next, Beautifully Broken offers a safe, Christ-centered, structured group experience where you do not have to navigate it alone. Beautifully Broken Not dealing with betrayal—but ready for your next step? Clarity Sessions are for anyone. If something in your life, relationships, finances, or current season feels stuck or uncertain and you would like help getting clear about what comes next, you are welcome to book a free Clarity Session. Book your free Clarity Session

    How far ahead do you really need to see before you take the next step?

  3. Sep 7

    What Does This Season Actually Require of You?

    What does this season of your life actually require of you? Sometimes the plan isn’t failing. Sometimes something changed. The schedule that used to work doesn’t anymore. Your responsibilities have shifted. Your energy is different. A relationship has changed. Your finances look different. Or life simply doesn’t look the way you thought it would. In this episode of A Cup of Hope, we continue our LOOK UP → LOOK IN → LOOK OUT → RECALCULATEseries by looking honestly at where we are right now. Because you can’t recalibrate from where you wish you were. You have to begin with where you actually are. We’ll talk about: • Why a changing season doesn’t necessarily mean you’ve done something wrong• What Ecclesiastes 3:1 teaches us about recognizing seasons• Why Psalm 121 gives us permission to acknowledge that the road can be difficult while still trusting God• Three simple questions to help you notice what has changed• How to make one wise adjustment instead of trying to overhaul your entire life Your challenge this week is simple: One area. One honest assessment. One wise adjustment. If betrayal in your marriage has left you questioning what is true, wondering whether you can trust yourself, or trying to figure out what comes next, Beautifully Broken offers a safe, Christ-centered, structured group experience where you don’t have to navigate it alone. If you’re ready to explore whether Beautifully Broken is the right next step for you, learn more and complete the short application here: Beautifully Broken Clarity Sessions are for anyone. You do not have to be walking through betrayal to schedule one. If something in your life, relationships, finances, or current season feels stuck or uncertain and you’d like help getting clear about what comes next, you’re welcome to book a free Clarity Session. We’ll talk about where you are, what you need, and what a wise next step could look like. Book your free Clarity Session Remember: the route may look different than you expected, but God is not only faithful on the road you hoped to be traveling. He is faithful on the road you are actually on. If betrayal is part of your story…Not dealing with betrayal—but ready for your next step?

    What Does This Season Actually Require of You?

  4. Aug 17

    WHEN YOU CAN’T THINK YOUR WAY OUT: Where to Look First

    Have you ever replayed a conversation, questioned your memory, or gone over the same details again and again—convinced that if you could just think hard enough, you would finally understand what happened and know what to do? Pain, grief, betrayal, fear, and prolonged stress can trap us inside painful thought loops. Sometimes the very system we are asking to solve the problem has been overwhelmed by the problem. In This Episode In this episode, Sherry shares the story of her international student’s concussion and the memory loop that kept restarting in the middle of the night. His experience offers a powerful picture of why we sometimes need a trustworthy point of orientation outside ourselves. Looking up is not escaping reality. It is turning toward God as our trustworthy Creator and reference point—even allowing Him to correct what we have believed about Him—so we can begin to understand ourselves and our circumstances from a more accurate perspective. 🔍You’ll discover: • Why pain and overwhelm can create closed thought loops • Why your internal experience matters but cannot carry the entire weight of determining reality • The difference between looking up and spiritually bypassing what is happening • Why some of our beliefs about God may need to be lovingly examined • How Scripture, the Holy Spirit, and trustworthy people help reorient us • Four questions to ask when you cannot think your way to clarity Your Next Step When you notice yourself looping this week, pause before trying harder to solve the problem. Look up. Turn toward God and ask: “God, what do You want me to see from here?” Beautifully Broken and the Free Clarity Session If betrayal has left you questioning what is true, wondering whether you can trust yourself, or trying to determine what to do next, you do not have to sort through all of it alone. Beautifully Broken is a Christ-centered group coaching experience for women healing after betrayal. Your next step can simply be a free Clarity Session, where we can talk about where you are, the kind of support you need, and whether Beautifully Broken may be a good fit for this season. Schedule your free Clarity Session: 📖Scripture Mentioned Psalm 121 Hebrews 4:12 Romans 8 Scripture quotations taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. Used with permission. All rights reserved worldwide.

    WHEN YOU CAN’T THINK YOUR WAY OUT: Where to Look First

  5. Aug 3

    You Don't Have to Untangle Your Whole Life: Take the Next Faithful Step

    Episode 57: You Don't Have to Untangle Your Whole Life: Take the Next Faithful Step Have you ever looked at your life and thought, "I don't even know where to start?" When finances, relationships, health, work, grief, and responsibilities all feel tangled together, it's easy to become so overwhelmed that you do nothing at all. In this episode of A Cup of Hope, Sherry shares the powerful image of a giant rubber band ball to explain why life can feel impossible to untangle—and why God has never asked you to solve everything at once. Instead of chasing the perfect plan, you'll learn how to identify your next faithful step and trust God to guide the rest. Whether you're rebuilding after divorce, navigating betrayal, recovering from financial hardship, or simply feeling stuck, this episode will help you move from overwhelm to peaceful, purposeful action. In this episode, you'll discover: Why overwhelm often keeps us stuck The difference between solving everything and taking one faithful step A simple framework for deciding where to begin How the "Four Burners of Life" can help you find your starting point Why progress happens one faithful decision at a time This week's challenge: Ask yourself: "What is the one faithful step God is inviting me to take this week?" Then take that step—and let Him lead you to the next one. Resources Mentioned: 💙 Download the FREE Wheel of Life Journal excercise 💙 Learn more about Beautifully Broken Group Coaching 💙 Connect with Sherry Lynn Coaching If this episode encouraged you, would you take a moment to follow A Cup of Hope, leave a review, and share this episode with a friend who feels overwhelmed? Remember… You don't need the whole map. You only need enough light for your next faithful step.

    You Don't Have to Untangle Your Whole Life: Take the Next Faithful Step

  6. Jul 27

    Who Should Have Access to Your Heart? A Biblical Approach to Trust, Discernment, and Healthy Relationships

    Have you ever shared your story with someone, only to walk away wishing you hadn't? Whether you've been hurt by betrayal, disappointed in a friendship, or simply wondered who you can truly trust, this episode will help you see Proverbs 4:23 in a fresh way. Guarding your heart isn't about building walls or shutting people out. It's about becoming a faithful steward of the heart God has entrusted to you. Together, we'll explore what it means to love people generously while using godly wisdom and discernment to decide who should have access to the deepest parts of your life. 🎙️In this episode, you'll learn: Why "guard your heart" doesn't mean isolating yourself.The difference between loving everyone and trusting everyone.How to recognize safe, healthy relationships.Why discernment is an act of stewardship—not fear.Practical questions to help you prayerfully decide who has access to your heart. If you've ever struggled with boundaries, trust, or rebuilding relationships after betrayal or disappointment, I hope this conversation reminds you that God never asks you to choose between love and wisdom. He invites you to practice both. 📖Scripture Proverbs 4:23 (NLT)"Guard your heart above all else, for it determines the course of your life." ☕️One Last Sip Love generously. Steward wisely. Not everyone needs a key to every room of your heart. 🎙️ Connect with Sherry Lynn Coaching 🌐 Website: https://www.sherrydushawcoaching.com 💜 Join the A Cup of Hope Community on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/groups/acupofhopecommunity If this episode encouraged you, would you take a moment to follow the podcast, leave a rating or review, and share it with someone who needs a little more hope today? Remember, God can take the broken pieces of your story and create something more beautiful than you could ever imagine.

    Who Should Have Access to Your Heart? A Biblical Approach to Trust, Discernment, and Healthy Relationships

  7. Jul 21

    Finding Your People When Life Has Changed

    Finding Your People When Life Has Changed Have you ever looked around and wondered if everyone else already has "their people"...except you? Whether you've experienced divorce, betrayal, grief, a move, an empty nest, or another major life transition, it's easy to wonder where you fit and how meaningful friendships are even built. In this episode, we're continuing the conversation that began last week with my friend Terrie Tollerson. While Terrie's story was one of rebuilding after devastating loss, this week we explore what often comes next: discovering that God faithfully provides the people we need—not always in dramatic moments, but through ordinary faithfulness over time. Together we'll look at Hebrews 10:19–25 and Psalm 121, discovering that God never intended for us to persevere alone. As we draw near to Him, hold tightly to hope, and faithfully show up where He has planted us, we often discover His fingerprints in the relationships He has been quietly growing all along. In This Episode ☕ Why God never intended for us to persevere alone ☕ How meaningful friendships usually grow through ordinary faithfulness—not instant chemistry ☕ Why looking back can help you recognize God's faithfulness moving forward ☕ What to do if your list of safe people feels painfully short today Scriptures Mentioned Hebrews 10:19–25Psalm 121:1–2 Episode 53: Unseen No More: Rebuilding After Devastation with Terrie Tollerson ☕️One Last Sip This week, spend a few quiet moments reflecting on the different seasons of your life. Who has God faithfully brought into your story?Who encouraged you?Who prayed for you?Who simply showed up? Growing Deeper Together Thank God for His faithfulness. Then choose one person and let them know. Send a text. Write a handwritten note. Make a phone call. And if your list feels painfully short today, ask the Lord to show you where He is inviting you to faithfully show up in this season. He is still writing your story. Remember: When you look back, you won't just see friendships. You'll see the faithfulness of God. Connect with Sherry Lynn ☕ Join the A Cup of Hope Community One producer suggestionConnect with Sherry

    Finding Your People When Life Has Changed

  8. Jul 6

    When Friends Aren’t Enough: Finding Safe and Structured Support

    Friendship is a beautiful gift, but friends were never meant to provide every kind of support we may need in every season. In this episode, we’re talking about what it means to assess the weight we are carrying and ask, “What kind of support, tools, skills, and safe people do I need right now?” When life gets heavy — grief, divorce, betrayal, financial stress, chronic illness, parenting challenges, or emotional overwhelm — the first wise step may not be fixing everything. It may be pausing long enough to notice what this season actually requires. We’ll talk about: why different wounds need different supporthow wise friends can help us recognize when more tools are neededwhy one person was never meant to be your whole support systemthe difference between online connection and “kneecap-to-kneecap” peoplehow safe friendships can grow through consistent, intentional rhythmsToday’s Cup of Hope:There is safety in wise support. There is safety in not expecting one person to carry what was never meant to be carried by one person. Scripture Anchor:Proverbs 11:14 NLT — “Without wise leadership, a nation falls; there is safety in having many advisers.” Growing Deeper:Take five quiet minutes this week and ask: What am I carrying right now?What kind of support or tools might this season require?Who is one safe person or resource I can reach toward this week?You were not created to carry it all alone. A Note for Women Walking Through Betrayal If broken trust, betrayal, or deception in marriage is part of your story, this is one of the reasons I created Beautifully Broken — a Christ-centered group coaching space for women who need safe, structured support as they begin healing with clarity, courage, and hope. You can learn more here:Beautifully Broken Additional Support Resources GriefShare — grief support groups: https://www.griefshare.org/DivorceCare — divorce recovery support groups: https://www.divorcecare.org/Celebrate Recovery — Christ-centered recovery support: https://www.celebraterecovery.com/ GriefShare and DivorceCare offer in-person and online support and recovery groups.

    When Friends Aren’t Enough: Finding Safe and Structured Support
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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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