Thrive In The Mess with Lisa Hutchcraft Whitmer

Lisa Hutchcraft Whitmer

Life can be messy! So, let’s have some authentic conversations with Laughter. Hope. Faith. You’re not alone!

  1. Oct 7 ·  Video

    38 | Suicide: Choosing to Live Not Leave – Real Stories of Hope

    What happens when someone reaches a place where life feels too painful to continue? Maybe that’s you at this moment. Or maybe you’ve lost someone you love who made this choice.  In this powerful episode of Thrive in the Mess, join host Lisa Hutchcraft Whitmer as she shares practical tips and hope to choose to live not leave. Also hear real stories from individuals who have faced thoughts of suicide and reached a turning point where they chose to live. Their stories are honest and filled with hope. They share what brought them to that dark place, what helped them keep going, and how faith helped them find a reason to choose life. 🌱 Their experiences remind us that even in the darkest moments, the story is not yet over. For practical help and lots of hope –  👉 Please Listen to or Watch this episode if you are struggling with thoughts of taking your own life. You are not alone.  👉 If you know someone who is struggling with thoughts of su*cide, please share this with them, or watch it together.  👉 If you’ve had someone you love and care about make the decision to end their life, there is hope and encouragement for you in this special episode.  There is hope. There is help. And there are people who want to walk with you through the mess. Choose life. Choose hope. Your story isn't over.  ✍️   ** If you are thinking about taking your own life, please call or text 988 in the U.S. and Canada, visit 988lifeline.org, or contact your local emergency services.** ⚠️ Viewer discretion advised as the following topics are discussed: taking one’s life, depression, loss. For immediate help 24/7 - 🗣️      👉 Call / Text 988       👉 Visit 988lifeline.org        👉 Visit ChatAboutJesus.com (Content provided through this podcast is not a substitute for seeking consultation and guidance from a counselor or medical professional. Please reach out to a local professional for further resources and assistance.) 🏥   🎙️ 👉 If this podcast has been an encouragement to you, check out ThriveInTheMess.com, for articles, encouragement for living in a mess, and to subscribe to emails. ✍️ 👉 Wherever you listen to this podcast, please leave a rating and review - to help others find this encouragement.

  2. Sep 16 ·  Video

    37 | “No More Shortcuts”: From Messy to Healthy Communication in Marriage - Steve & Karen's Journey

    How can a marriage thrive? 🌱 Sometimes the easiest thing to do is shut down. In walks the silent treatment. Or we avoid the hard conversation. Maybe hide the truth. Carry shame. Or simply take a shortcut and hope for the best. Healthy marriage takes something different: commitment and courage to do the hard work. In this honest conversation, Steve and Karen open up about the unhealthy communication patterns they’ve experienced as a married couple, and the intentional choices they’ve made to “disrupt” and stop them. They talk about breaking patterns of silence, dishonesty, shame, and codependency - which lead to distance in marriage. Their marriage got to a low point, but now they choose to communicate in healthier ways, even when the conversation is hard. Life isn’t perfect, but it can be incredibly different and healthier, which can lead to greater intimacy. A shortcut can feel easier in the moment… but it can take you further away from the person you love, and the marriage you want. What happens when you stop choosing the easy way out and start choosing a way that can lead to healing, honesty, connection, and a healthier marriage? If communication in your marriage has ever felt messy, know there is hope for breaking old patterns and learning a new way forward. Listen to or Watch this episode of Thrive in the Mess, and leave with encouragement, knowing you’re not alone in the mess! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ (Content provided through this podcast is not a substitute for seeking consultation and guidance from a counselor or medical professional. Please reach out to a local professional for further resources and assistance.) 🏥 Need to Talk? 🗣️ Call / Chat / Text 988 ChatAboutJesus.com 🎙️ 👉🏼 If this podcast has been an encouragement to you, check out ThriveInTheMess.com, for articles, encouragement for living in a mess, and to subscribe to emails. ✍️ 👉🏼 Wherever you listen to this podcast, please leave a rating and review - to help others find this encouragement.

  3. Sep 2 ·  Video

    36 | “My Mom Was A Pr*stitute” - Chelsea’s Journey to Freedom Through Identity

    What happens when the place you’re supposed to feel most loved and safe is filled with brokenness? 💔 Chelsea grew up carrying experiences and shame no child should have to carry. Her mom was a pr*stitute, and Chelsea experienced s*xual ab*se at a young age. She often asked herself, “Where do I belong?” She didn’t feel Latina enough. She didn’t feel Native enough. Her family was broken. She was unsure where she fit. 😵‍💫 Yet underneath the hurt was a deep longing for something every child wants - a family and a place to belong.  In fact, as a little girl one Christmas she “prayed and asked God for a family underneath the Christmas tree.” 🎄  Through a journey of confronting her past, discovering her identity, and learning what it means to truly belong, Chelsea found healing and freedom. ⛓️‍💥 And one day, she discovered that by knowing God, she found hope that transformed the way she saw herself and her story. 💫 In this episode of Thrive in the Mess, Chelsea shares an honest and vulnerable story of s*xual ab*se, family brokenness, identity, belonging, loss, healing, faith, and finding hope in God. If you’ve ever wondered “Where do I belong?” “Am I enough?” or “Can I be free from what happened to me?” - Chelsea’s story is proof that your past does not have to define your future. 🎙️ Join the conversation for some hope and encouragement in this episode! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ⚠️ Content note: This episode includes discussion of s*xual ab*se, pr*stitution, m*rder, loss, childhood tr*uma, and family d*sfunction.   (Content provided through this podcast is not a substitute for seeking consultation and guidance from a counselor or medical professional. Please reach out to a local professional for further resources and assistance.) 🏥 Need to Talk? 🗣️ Call / Chat / Text 988 ChatAboutJesus.com 🎙️ 👉🏼 If this podcast has been an encouragement to you, check out ThriveInTheMess.com, for articles, encouragement for living in a mess, and to subscribe to emails. ✍️ 👉🏼 Wherever you listen to this podcast, please leave a rating and review - to help others find this encouragement.

  4. Aug 12 ·  Video

    35 | Breaking the Cycle: Family Addiction to Freedom & Hope - “Not going to rage out like my Mom & Dad”

    Ever struggle with depression, family addiction, hopelessness, or wondered if your life could ever change? 💭 Growing up with parents battling alcoholism left deep wounds that shaped every part of Taylor’s life. Struggling with depression, hopelessness, and painful choices, he reached a point where he no longer wanted to live. 💔 But his story didn't end there. 📖 In this honest and powerful conversation, he shares how encountering God changed everything. Through faith, he discovered hope, purpose, healing, and the strength to break unhealthy cycles. Today, his relationships have been transformed, and his life is evidence that no past is too broken when we look to Jesus for help. 🫂 This episode offers encouragement that hope is possible. ✨ No matter how messy your story feels, there is hope! 💫 ⚠️ Viewer discretion advised as the following topics are discussed: taking one’s life, depression, loss, verbal ab*se, family dysfunction, alcoholic family.  (Content provided through this podcast is not a substitute for seeking consultation and guidance from a counselor or medical professional. Please reach out to a local professional for further resources and assistance.) 🏥 Need to Talk? 🗣️ Call / Chat / Text 988 ChatAboutJesus.com 🎙️ 👉🏼 If this podcast has been an encouragement to you, check out ThriveInTheMess.com, for articles, encouragement for living in a mess, and to subscribe to emails. ✍️ 👉🏼 Wherever you listen to this podcast, please leave a rating and review - to help other people find this encouragement.

  5. Jul 22

    34 | "There is no God”: A Young Woman’s Journey to Faith via Science

    What happens when a love for science leads somewhere unexpected? In this episode of Thrive in the Mess, hear a young woman’s incredible journey from believing there was no God to discovering faith, hope, and a deeper understanding of the world around her. As she studied science and searched for truth, her questions didn’t push her farther away from faith — they became part of the journey that led her toward God. Her story is a reminder that questions, doubts, and curiosity can be part of the path toward hope. Join Lisa Hutchcraft Whitmer and her friend and guest, Darshini, as they talk about science, faith, searching for answers, and finding hope in the middle of life’s biggest questions.   Questions? Visit ChatAboutJesus.com Or ThriveInTheMess.com.

  6. Jul 15

    Mental Health: Hope in Trauma for Your Journey - Dr. Kelly & Her Story (From the Archives)

    Join Lisa and her friend, Dr. Kelly as they have a transparent conversation about Kelly’s personal trauma.  Viewer discretion advised as the following topics are discussed: physical ab*se, sexu*l  ab*se, domestic ab*se, su*cide, self-harm, loss, r*pe.   As a psychologist and leading professional in her field, Kelly opens up and shares a rare look into her journey. Learn why Kelly and her story have brought hope to many! Don’t miss this honest and raw conversation that is also filled with laughter, encouragement, and faith. Discover practical ways to handle the challenges of Mental Health, for you or someone you love.  (Content provided through this podcast is not a substitute for seeking consultation and guidance from a counselor or medical professional.  Please reach out to a local professional for further resources and assistance.) Need to Talk? 🗣️ Call / Chat / Text 988. ChatAboutJesus.com A Listener Favorite from the Archives! See episode 2.  💻 👉 If this podcast has been an encouragement to you, check out ThriveInTheMess.com - for articles, encouragement for living in a mess, and to subscribe to emails.  🎙️ 👉 And wherever you listen to this podcast, please leave a rating and review - so other people can find this encouragement.

  7. Jun 24

    Alcohol, Weed & Pills - No Longer My Life / Mallorie’s Story: Freedom From Addiction (From the Archives)

    A Gen Z young woman shares her raw and powerful story of walking through years of addiction to alcohol, we*d, and pills. She opens up about the dark moments, the struggles to break free, and the emptiness she felt while searching for escape. But her story doesn't end there - she found true freedom and lasting hope in God. This conversation is about redemption, healing, and the unshakable peace and calm that come when faith steps in. *Discretion advised: substance use and ab*se, su*cide, loss, physical ab*se.* (Content provided through this podcast is not a substitute for seeking consultation and guidance from a counselor or medical professional.  Please reach out to a local professional for further resources and assistance.) Need to Talk? 🗣️ Call / Chat / Text 988. ChatAboutJesus.com A Listener Favorite from the Archives! See episode 16. 💻 👉 If this podcast has been an encouragement to you, check out ThriveInTheMess.com - for articles, encouragement for living in a mess, and to subscribe to emails.  🎙️ 👉 And wherever you listen to this podcast, please leave a rating and review - so other people can find this encouragement.

  8. May 7

    33 | Finding Peace & Hope in a World of Bad News: Celebrating 1 Year of Thrive in the Mess

    In a world overflowing with uncertain and anxious headlines, where can we find peace and hope? Surrounded by constant bad news, it can feel hard to find peace. In this episode, we talk about how to anchor your heart in hope, even when life feels heavy. Come explore practical and faith-filled ways to quiet the noise, protect your mind, and pursue peace when everything feels overwhelming. Join host Lisa for cake on the one-year anniversary episode of Thrive in the Mess! 🎂  Along with her guest and husband Rick, find some practical tips to find peace and hope for living in a chaotic world swirling around us. The bad news doesn’t have to win! Join the conversation on Thrive in the Mess!

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