Help & Hope

MARKINC Ministries
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The Help & Hope Podcast guests address life's darkest circumstances that are often difficult to discuss, yet need to be faced as we help one another walk by faith. These are the real-life testimonies of people who have walked through these experiences and have found their strength in Christ.

  1. Trauma Can Not Rob You of Your Identity - A Conversation with Fawn Volkert

    3D AGO

    Trauma Can Not Rob You of Your Identity - A Conversation with Fawn Volkert

    Fawn Volkert's journey from sexual abuse as an infant to trying anything and everything to survive to a place of joyful thriving will stay with you for a long time. Just when you think her story could not get any worse or even more compelling, Fawn takes us deeper into her journey to a place of healing and strength. In this conversation with Chuck L. Betters, Fawn shares how her story of trauma has formed her into the person she is today. Chuck and Fawn have a candid conversation, not only about her personal story but also about trauma responses, triggers, and how Jesus provides help and hope for all victims of sexual abuse and human trafficking. Fawn and Chuck discuss the lies that Satan tells us about who we were meant to be and how trauma distances us even further from the truth. They discuss how God desires to restore that which Satan has stolen and for those victimized to step back into their intended design. Fawn Volkert is the Program Director at Path2Freedom, a ministry designed to reach teenage girls rescued from human trafficking. The Help & Hope podcast is produced by MARKINC Ministries. You can find more Help & Hope episodes and all that MARKINC has to offer, by visiting helpandhopenow.org. You can also download the FREE mobile app, Help and Hope, by using this link - https://subsplash.com/markincministri..., or by searching Help and Hope in your mobile app store. For MARKINC to continue to offer these helpful FREE resources, we need your help!! Please donate to MARKINC Ministries and invest in offering these helpful resources to those in need of hope. Safely donate on the website, mobile app, or by using this link https://markinc.org/donate/. Comment your questions on any of the videos! We cannot wait to hear from you all! Thank you for all of your support, and welcome to the MARKINC Family!! We have this hope (Jesus) as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure… Hebrews 6:19. Be sure to connect with us on social media! Send us a text Support the show

    1 hr
  2. Homesick For Heaven - A Conversation with Elyse Fitzpatrick

    12/31/2025

    Homesick For Heaven - A Conversation with Elyse Fitzpatrick

    Have you ever been away from home and all you wanted was to go home, to your familiar surroundings, you family – your bed? You feel homesick. In this conversation with Sharon Betters, Elyse Fitzpatrick describes how a difficult time in her life resulted in her longing for something more. She concluded she was homesick for heaven. Elyse helps us better understand how a biblical view of heaven can be a source of great comfort when life turns upside down. She encourages us to learn more about our eternal destination, just as we would if we were planning a visit to another country. Rather than eating grapes and being fanned by angels during an eternal worship service, Elyse paints a picture of a perfected earth, a real, physical place that we will explore and enjoy with real bodies in a world where there is no more sickness, death or tears. The Help & Hope podcast is produced by MARKINC Ministries. You can find more Help & Hope episodes and all that MARKINC has to offer, by visiting helpandhopenow.org. You can also download the FREE mobile app, Help and Hope, by using this link - https://subsplash.com/markincministri..., or by searching Help and Hope in your mobile app store. For MARKINC to continue to offer these helpful FREE resources, we need your help!! Please donate to MARKINC Ministries and invest in offering these helpful resources to those in need of hope. Safely donate on the website, mobile app, or by using this link https://markinc.org/donate/. Comment your questions on any of the videos! We cannot wait to hear from you all! Thank you for all of your support, and welcome to the MARKINC Family!! We have this hope (Jesus) as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure… Hebrews 6:19 Be sure to connect with us on social media! Send us a text Support the show

    33 min
  3. When Your Wife Dies - A Conversation with Jim Meyer

    12/24/2025

    When Your Wife Dies - A Conversation with Jim Meyer

    Did you know that every year about 100,000 men are widowed? Though a widow’s grief is just as deep as a widower, men often respond differently to the loss of their wives. In this moving conversation Dr. Chuck Betters talks with Dr. Jim Meyer, who lost his first wife. Jim shares the story of his family’s sorrow and cautions listeners that though someone who is broken might look whole on the outside, grief and depression might be ever present companions. Jim describes the depression he experienced and how his journey produced in him a passion for offering help to others who are grieving. Jim also shares how the Lord is redeeming his pain through his marriage to Kathy. The Help & Hope podcast is produced by MARKINC Ministries. You can find more Help & Hope episodes and all that MARKINC has to offer, by visiting helpandhopenow.org. You can also download the FREE mobile app, Help and Hope, by using this link - https://subsplash.com/markincministri..., or by searching Help and Hope in your mobile app store. For MARKINC to continue to offer these helpful FREE resources, we need your help!! Please donate to MARKINC Ministries and invest in offering these helpful resources to those in need of hope. Safely donate on the website, mobile app, or by using this link https://markinc.org/donate/. Comment your questions on any of the videos! We cannot wait to hear from you all! Thank you for all of your support, and welcome to the MARKINC Family!! We have this hope (Jesus) as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure… Hebrews 6:19 Be sure to connect with us on social media! Send us a text Support the show

    51 min
  4. Sudden Loss of a Daughter and a Dad's Grief - A Conversation with Mel Lawrenz

    12/17/2025

    Sudden Loss of a Daughter and a Dad's Grief - A Conversation with Mel Lawrenz

    You start your day thinking it will be like any other. And then a text with four words, “Eva not breathing. Pray.” Within hours, the unexpected death of your daughter propels you and your family down into the deepest sorrow you have ever experienced. In this conversation with Sharon Betters, Mel Lawrenz introduces us to his beloved daughter Eva and how her unexpected death led his family into the Land of Grief. In this conversation, Mel talks about giving freedom to people to grieve their way, how lament is a gift, and how his theology gave him the freedom to grieve honestly as he clung to the Lord. Mel and Sharon belong to that club no one wants to join – where admission requires the loss of a child. There are treasures in the conversation for anyone in grief and for those who love them. The Help & Hope podcast is produced by MARKINC Ministries. You can find more Help & Hope episodes and all that MARKINC has to offer, by visiting helpandhopenow.org. You can also download the FREE mobile app, Help and Hope, by using this link - https://subsplash.com/markincministri..., or by searching Help and Hope in your mobile app store. For MARKINC to continue to offer these helpful FREE resources, we need your help!! Please donate to MARKINC Ministries and invest in offering these helpful resources to those in need of hope. Safely donate on the website, mobile app, or by using this link https://markinc.org/donate/. Comment your questions on any of the videos! We cannot wait to hear from you all! Thank you for all of your support, and welcome to the MARKINC Family!! We have this hope (Jesus) as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure… Hebrews 6:19 Be sure to connect with us on social media! Send us a text Support the show

    37 min
  5. Grief and Lament - A Conversation with Dr. Frank James

    12/10/2025

    Grief and Lament - A Conversation with Dr. Frank James

    Is it ever ok to question God’s love or wisdom, especially when you love and serve Him but experience tremendous loss? Dr. Frank A. James, President and Professor of Historical Theology at Missio Seminary in Pennsylvania joins Dr. Chuck F. Betters to talk about this very question. Frank’s story of loss started when his younger brother, Kelly, was trapped in a snow cave on Mt. Hood and an unyielding blizzard prevented rescue. News outlets from all over the world covered the fear and anguish of Frank’s family as they waited for news about Kelly. Frank describes the emotional roller coaster of hope, fear, confusion, despair and lament as they waited and then as they realized Kelly would not survive. As a professor, author, seminary president, how is it possible Frank struggled with hard theological questions about suffering and lament? Frank’s transparency will encourage you to better understand how God welcomes your questions and holds you tightly in His grip when you struggle to understand His purposes. The Help & Hope podcast is produced by MARKINC Ministries. You can find more Help & Hope episodes and all that MARKINC has to offer, by visiting helpandhopenow.org. You can also download the FREE mobile app, Help and Hope, by using this link - https://subsplash.com/markincministri..., or by searching Help and Hope in your mobile app store. For MARKINC to continue to offer these helpful FREE resources, we need your help!! Please donate to MARKINC Ministries and invest in offering these helpful resources to those in need of hope. Safely donate on the website, mobile app, or by using this link https://markinc.org/donate/. Comment your questions on any of the videos! We cannot wait to hear from you all! Thank you for all of your support, and welcome to the MARKINC Family!! We have this hope (Jesus) as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure… Hebrews 6:19 Be sure to connect with us on social media! Send us a text Support the show

    48 min
  6. Preparing for Christmas in the Darkness of Grief - A Conversation with Chuck and Sharon Betters

    12/03/2025

    Preparing for Christmas in the Darkness of Grief - A Conversation with Chuck and Sharon Betters

    “Christmas. What will we do about Christmas?” This was one of the first grief-stricken questions Sharon asked her husband, Chuck, hours after learning of the death of their sixteen-year-old son, Mark. In this poignant interview, Chuck and Sharon Betters speak candidly about how they approached their first Christmas without their youngest child. If you are struggling with grief in this season that is considered the happiest of all, listen, and be encouraged that there are treasures in the darkness designed to help turn your heart toward Jesus. The Help & Hope podcast is produced by MARKINC Ministries. You can find more Help & Hope episodes and all that MARKINC has to offer, by visiting helpandhopenow.org. You can also download the FREE mobile app, Help and Hope, by using this link - https://subsplash.com/markincministri..., or by searching Help and Hope in your mobile app store. For MARKINC to continue to offer these helpful FREE resources, we need your help!! Please donate to MARKINC Ministries and invest in offering these helpful resources to those in need of hope. Safely donate on the website, mobile app, or by using this link https://markinc.org/donate/. Comment your questions on any of the videos! We cannot wait to hear from you all! Thank you for all of your support, and welcome to the MARKINC Family!! We have this hope (Jesus) as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure… Hebrews 6:19 Be sure to connect with us on social media! Send us a text Support the show

    20 min
  7. Chronic Illness: Living with Purpose - A Conversation with Sharon Betters and Friends

    11/26/2025

    Chronic Illness: Living with Purpose - A Conversation with Sharon Betters and Friends

    Having a long-term or chronic illness can disrupt your life in many ways. Managing your illness can be overwhelming as you try to understand what's happening in your body and how you can best use the energy you have each day. Chronic illnesses can be frightening, because you may not understand why this is happening to you. In this transparent interview, Sharon Betters leads the conversation with three women who share some of their daily challenges as they live with the impact of Multiple Sclerosis, recurring cancer and Heart Disease, Diabetes, Fibromyalgia, and multiple auto-immune diseases. You will be encouraged in your own life journey as Carol Marker, Sherry Bitler, and Debbie Kahler open up their hearts and share practical ways to make the most of each day, to live life with purpose, and to see God's gracious love in the pathways He has chosen for them. The Help & Hope podcast is produced by MARKINC Ministries. You can find more Help & Hope episodes and all that MARKINC has to offer, by visiting helpandhopenow.org. You can also download the FREE mobile app, Help and Hope, by using this link - https://subsplash.com/markincministri..., or by searching Help and Hope in your mobile app store. For MARKINC to continue to offer these helpful FREE resources, we need your help!! Please donate to MARKINC Ministries and invest in offering these helpful resources to those in need of hope. Safely donate on the website, mobile app, or by using this link https://markinc.org/donate/. Comment your questions on any of the videos! We cannot wait to hear from you all! Thank you for all of your support, and welcome to the MARKINC Family!! We have this hope (Jesus) as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure… Hebrews 6:19 Be sure to connect with us on social media! Send us a text Support the show

    1h 1m
  8. An Unexpected Twist in Life - A Conversation with Erin Kauffman

    11/19/2025

    An Unexpected Twist in Life - A Conversation with Erin Kauffman

    Twenty-nine-year-old Erin Kauffman was enjoying the fruit of years of education and working. She loved her newly purchased home and bought a new car that she could load up with equipment when traveling to school sponsored music events. Erin filled her time with work, music, friends and ministry. Then the unthinkable happened. A driver fell asleep at the wheel and at sixty miles per hour slammed headfirst into Erin’s car. In this moving conversation with Sharon Betters, Erin describes the devastation of realizing the bottom half of her body was crushed, the long rehab, and how this accident changed the direction of her life. Though Erin continues to struggle with long term pain and acknowledges that her medical care is like a part-time job, she offers hope to anyone in similar circumstances. Erin’s story also will inspire listeners to trust that when everything feels impossible, that’s when we can see the Lord’s grace and strength in ways we never imagined possible. The Help & Hope podcast is produced by MARKINC Ministries. You can find more Help & Hope episodes and all that MARKINC has to offer, by visiting helpandhopenow.org. You can also download the FREE mobile app, Help and Hope, by using this link - https://subsplash.com/markincministri..., or by searching Help and Hope in your mobile app store. For MARKINC to continue to offer these helpful FREE resources, we need your help!! Please donate to MARKINC Ministries and invest in offering these helpful resources to those in need of hope. Safely donate on the website, mobile app, or by using this link https://markinc.org/donate/. Comment your questions on any of the videos! We cannot wait to hear from you all! Thank you for all of your support, and welcome to the MARKINC Family!! We have this hope (Jesus) as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure… Hebrews 6:19 Be sure to connect with us on social media! Send us a text Support the show

    45 min
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4.9
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The Help & Hope Podcast guests address life's darkest circumstances that are often difficult to discuss, yet need to be faced as we help one another walk by faith. These are the real-life testimonies of people who have walked through these experiences and have found their strength in Christ.

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  • Creator
    MARKINC Ministries
  • Years Active
    2016 - 2026
  • Episodes
    257
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Help & Hope
  • Show Website
    Help & Hope

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