39 episodes
Hope Unyielding Hope Johnson
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5.0 • 21 Ratings
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On Hope Unyielding, people from all walks of life share personal stories of God’s faithfulness. It’s one thing to read about God’s faithfulness in Scripture; it’s another to look into the eyes of someone who has been in the darkness you are walking through but who has come through it with an even deeper confidence in God's love and goodness. Whatever you are facing, I pray that the stories shared on this podcast will encourage you with the truth that God is always faithful, and whatever your circumstances, you always have hope. Read more at https://hopeunyielding.com/
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Broken Still Chosen with Rob Roozeboom
Diagnosed with Muscular Dystrophy as a child, Rob Roozeboom wrestled to understand how God could allow such a terrible disease to attack his body and crush his dreams. But God pursued Rob relentlessly, transforming his life through His love, giving him purpose and hope beyond what he imagined.
If you're feeling broken, lonely, or different, this is the episode for you! Be sure to preorder a copy of Rob's new book Broken Still Chosen. It's a powerful read that will encourage your heart and shift your perspective in whatever brokenness you are wrestling with.
Rob Roozeboom is founder and president of RISE Ministries, Inc.and RiseFest, a large Christian music festival held annually in northwest Iowa. Host of the popular podcast Enjoying the Journey, he also produced the online video series Stories of Strength as well as Christmas and Good Friday TV broadcasts reaching thousands. Rob is a sought-after speaker, sharing the stage with Jeremy Camp, TobyMac, MercyMe, and more. He is also the recipient of numerous humanitarian awards and has been featured multiple times on the National Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon. He and his family live in Sheldon, Iowa.Learn more at RISEMinistries.com.
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Betrayal Trauma, Divorce, & the Goodness of God with Bethany Peck
Writer Bethany Peck shares her story of betrayal trauma, divorce, and the healing process God has led her through over the past several years. Whether you’ve been through something similar or are simply struggling with life not unfolding as you had hoped, I know Bethany’s story will offer encouragement and hope rooted in the goodness of God.
Check out Bethany's poetry on Instagram @beautiful_purpose_writing and her longer form work at https://bethanypeck.org/
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Where Is God in My Worst-Case Scenario?
After a two-year hiatus, Hope Unyielding is back! In today's episode, Samantha Vocarte interviews Hope about how she has grown and changed over the past few years as she faced a personal worst-case scenario and what her vision is for the upcoming season of the podcast.
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Standing in Awe of God When Life Hurts: Hannah's Story
Today, I’m sharing a message I gave at a women’s retreat at Christ the King Center in Greenwich, New York back in April of 2022. I share from 1 Samuel about the life of Hannah, a woman who wrestled with God year after year through unanswered prayer, but who never lost her awe of God and love for Him. Hannah stands as a beautiful example to me in my own wrestling with God, bidding me not to look around at my circumstances to determine my joy, but to look upward to my Creator. I pray that God will speak to you through Hannah’s story, just as He did to me.
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God's Faithfulness in Bipolar Depression with Katie Freitas-Elysee
Katie Freitas-Elysee shares her powerful story of God's faithfulness as she journeys through Bipolar Depression.
Katie is a singer, songwriter, and content creator and is releasing her first album soon. She makes her home in Atlanta, GA with her husband and daughter. Follow her on Instagram at @kfecreates. -
Hope in Suffering with Jonathan Walker
Jonathan Walker shares his powerful testimony of how Jesus saved him from a life of isolation and despair and gave him a hope that isn't dependent on circumstances. We ask some hard questions about suffering, depression and living in a fallen world, and we answer them with stories of how Jesus has been our Hope in our darkest times. If you're struggling to reconcile the existence of suffering and the goodness of God, then this is the episode for you.
Jonathan Walker is a customer service supervisor. He is completing an apprenticeship for pastoral ministry and has been involved in mission work in Eastern Europe for the past several years. He makes his home in the Pacific Northwest.
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Something real and raw that I can relate too and learn from! Words that priced my heart and freed my soul.
Truths that simultaneously smash you into pieces and make you whole
Just listened to the episode on Cynicism and was on the verge of tears. Hope and her guests are so honest. No shying away from the difficult questions. Ironically, Hope and Corinne have discussed cynicism in a remarkably non-cynical way. They both directly and openly expect an answer from God; so they ask, and he DELIVERS.
The real deal!
I’ve had the privilege of getting to know Hope both in our conversations in-person and her blog online. I’ve always appreciated her thoughtful perspective on topics like faith, culture, and relationships. In one of her first episodes (“Depression and the Comfort of Christ”), her dialogue with Bruce came across so natural, comfortable, and full of practical encouragement. I would’ve loved to be in the same room with the two of them, chatting about the intersection of mental illness and faith. Certainly God has used both of these individuals to minister hope to those struggling with depression and grief. Having not dealt with depression myself, the episode helped me grow in compassion for those who do suffer in this way. Looking forward to more stories of God’s faithfulness in all these rich and meaningful personal stories!