Echoes of Eden

Silvia and Jesse Hansen
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Echoes of Eden is a Christian women’s podcast creating space for honest conversations about faith, identity, family, purpose, and the seasons of life that shape us. Through meaningful stories, authentic interviews, and Christ-centered encouragement, we explore what it looks like to follow Jesus in the middle of real life—not just in the polished moments. This is a place for women who desire a deeper relationship with Jesus, stronger faith, and the reminder that they were never meant to navigate life alone. Together, we’ll talk about the struggles we often keep quiet, celebrate the ways God is moving, and listen for His voice in both the ordinary and extraordinary moments. Echoes of Eden is an invitation to slow down, come as you are, and rediscover the peace, purpose, and belonging found in the presence of God. Pull up a chair. There’s a place for you here.

Episodes

  1. 5d ago

    Learning About Spiritual Authority

    What does spiritual warfare look like in everyday life—and how do we respond when we recognize that the battle may be more than what we can see?In Part 2 of Silvia’s conversation with Lisa, Lisa shares deeply personal experiences that changed the way she understood spiritual warfare and ultimately strengthened her dependence on Jesus.Lisa describes a season early in her marriage when she and her husband experienced frightening events in their home and struggled to find people equipped to help them. What began as fear and uncertainty became part of a much longer journey of spiritual growth, prayer, discernment, and learning to understand the authority believers have through Jesus.Silvia and Lisa also discuss unity in marriage, praying over the home and family, teaching children to turn to Jesus in age-appropriate ways, and seeking wise help when facing something we don’t understand. Throughout the conversation, Lisa returns to prayer as her first response—not only in moments of spiritual warfare, but in the ordinary struggles of everyday life.IN THIS EPISODE• How Lisa first began recognizing spiritual warfare in her life• The frightening experiences Lisa and her husband faced early in their marriage• Finding help when they did not know where to turn• Moving from fear toward confidence in the authority of Jesus• Why unity, prayer, and discernment matter in marriage and family life• Praying over the home and teaching children to turn to Jesus in age-appropriate ways• Why asking for wise, experienced help can be an important next step• Remembering that God is greater than the darknessSCRIPTURE & BIBLICAL THEMESEphesians 6 — Our struggle is not merely against flesh and blood, but against spiritual forces of evil.John 10:10 — The enemy comes to steal, kill, and destroy; Jesus comes that His people may have life.The conversation also explores prayer, discernment, spiritual authority through Jesus, perseverance, and the confidence that God’s light is greater than darkness.RESOURCES MENTIONEDRachel Groll and the Hearing Jesus Podcast — Resources on learning to hear God’s voice and grow in discernment.Charles Kraft — Spiritual Authority.CHAPTERS00:00 — Welcome Back to Lisa’s Story02:51 — What Is Spiritual Warfare?04:49 — When the Battle Became Personal09:54 — Learning About Spiritual Authority17:05 — From Relief to Spiritual Growth25:01 — Teaching Children to Turn to Jesus37:46 — Prayer, Discernment & Asking for HelpThis episode includes personal accounts and discussion of spiritual warfare, demonic activity, fear, and experiences that may be intense for some listeners. Lisa is sharing her personal experience and perspective throughout the conversation.Ultimately, this is not a story centered on darkness. It is a story about learning to trust the One who is greater. Lisa describes moving from fear toward confidence in Jesus and seeing God’s light as greater than anything she once feared.Pull up a chair. There’s a place for you here.

  2. Sep 29

    Faith, Ambition & Achievement

    Lisa grew up in church, graduated high school at sixteen, and built an accomplished career in healthcare. Yet even with a long list of achievements, she describes carrying self-imposed shame and feeling exhausted by the demands of work and family. In this conversation, Lisa and Silvia explore how Lisa’s desire to give her three boys a foundation of faith drew her back into a deeper relationship with God. Lisa shares a remarkable moment in a pharmacy parking lot when an invitation to a small group arrived just as she prayed for help; a challenge to bring her faith into every part of life; and the decision to step back from a demanding position to prioritize God, her marriage, and her children. She also shares how prayer has shaped their home, including an unexpected moment of reconciliation with her youngest son. IN THIS EPISODE • Growing up in church while pursuing academic and professional achievement • Divorce, self-judgment, and learning to receive forgiveness • Healthcare burnout and the desire to return to church and find community • A prayer in a pharmacy parking lot—and an unexpected small-group invitation • Trusting God with work, finances, and a change in family priorities • Supporting a spouse through prayer and choosing intentional time together • Modeling faith for children, praying through difficult parenting moments, and learning to surrender SCRIPTURE & BIBLICAL THEMES The conversation centers on grace and forgiveness rather than measuring worth by accomplishments; prayer and Christian community; trusting God through decisions about work and family; discipleship in the home; and surrendering outcomes to God. No specific chapter-and-verse references are clearly cited in the supplied transcript, so none are attributed to the speakers here. CHAPTERS 00:00 — Meet Lisa: Faith, Ambition & Achievement 03:10 — Childhood Faith, Divorce & Learning Forgiveness 08:17 — Burnout and the Call Back to Church 11:14 — God Meets Lisa in a Pharmacy Parking Lot 14:09 — Trusting God With Work and Family Priorities 19:21 — Marriage, Prayer & Intentional Partnership 24:06 — Raising Children in Faith and Learning to Surrender If you are juggling expectations, work, family, or the desire to have everything figured out, Lisa’s story offers a reminder that faith can grow in ordinary moments—and that you can bring your questions, exhaustion, and decisions to God. Pull up a chair. There’s a place for you here.

  3. Sep 22

    It Ends With Me

    Breaking Generational Patterns Laura shares a deeply personal story about adoption, family trauma, abuse, shame, addiction in her family, and the long process of healing through her relationship with Jesus.In this conversation, Laura and Silvia explore the patterns we inherit, the lies that can become attached to our identity, and what it can look like to say, “It ends with me.” Laura reflects on the ways she believes God protected and guided her life, the healing she experienced from painful memories, and the practical spiritual disciplines that helped her move toward freedom: recognizing lies, repenting, renewing the mind through Scripture, inviting trusted believers into the process, and continuing to surrender areas of the heart to God.IN THIS EPISODE• Laura’s adoption story and the questions she carried about where she came from• Growing up in a Christian home while her parents were still learning their faith• How trauma, addiction, and abuse can repeat across generations• Shame, identity, and Laura’s testimony of healing from childhood sexual abuse• Why pain does not have to become our identity• Laura’s practical process of recognizing lies, repenting, realigning with Scripture, and seeking prayer and support• The importance of humility, confession, community, and lifelong sanctificationSCRIPTURE & BIBLICAL THEMESGenesis 3 — Laura points back to the garden and the enemy’s use of deception and identity-based lies.Romans 12:2 — The conversation reflects the biblical call to be transformed by the renewing of the mind and realigned with truth.James 5:16 — Laura discusses confessing sin to trusted believers and receiving prayer as part of the healing process.James 1:5 — In her closing prayer, Laura references asking God for wisdom and trusting Him to give it generously.The episode also returns repeatedly to the themes of identity in Christ, God as a trustworthy Father, ongoing sanctification, forgiveness, and freedom from shame.CHAPTERS00:00 — Breaking Generational Patterns03:44 — He Is a Good Father06:58 — Adoption, Identity & God’s Protection17:33 — Trauma, Shame & the Cycle of Pain24:01 — “I Healed You and Delivered You”27:25 — Recognize, Repent & Realign37:55 — Closing Encouragement & PrayerIf you have been carrying shame, pain, or a family pattern that feels bigger than you, Laura’s story offers this encouragement: your past does not have to define your identity, and healing does not have to happen alone.Pull up a chair. There’s a place for you here.

  4. Sep 11

    The Prayer Walk

    Mirela shares a deeply personal story of growing up through family upheaval, anger, confusion, and difficult choices—and discovering that God had never stopped meeting her right where she was.In this conversation, cousins Mirela and Silvia look back on their childhood, Mirela’s parents’ divorce, the anger that followed, and the church community that eventually became a safe place where she could reconnect with God. Mirela also shares the prayer walk that changed the direction of her life, the process of learning to let God mold her, and the hope she found by trusting His plan one step at a time.IN THIS EPISODE• Growing up together and the special bond between Mirela and Silvia• Navigating family upheaval, hurt, anger, and confusion as a teenager• Finding a safe place in church and reconnecting with God• College, independence, and learning what life could look like beyond chaos• Returning home and becoming ready for God to mold and change her• The prayer walk where Mirela asked God about her future and sensed His answer• Learning to wait on the Lord and take small steps of faith through the processSCRIPTURE & BIBLICAL THEMESIsaiah 40:31 — Mirela references the promise that those who wait on the Lord will renew their strength, describing how trusting God gave her strength to take small steps forward.The conversation also reflects the biblical themes of God’s presence in difficult seasons, surrendering our future to Him, and trusting that spiritual growth is a process rather than a quick fix.CHAPTERS00:00 — Meet Mirela03:07 — Life After Her Parents’ Divorce08:39 — Finding a Safe Place in Church14:51 — College, Independence & Growing Pains17:35 — Ready for God to Mold Her18:52 — The Prayer Walk That Changed Everything24:03 — Waiting on the Lord & Taking Baby StepsFor the woman who feels caught in chaos or wonders whether God is still working: hold on to the faith you have, let Him work, and keep taking the next small step.Pull up a chair. There’s a place for you here.

  5. Sep 11

    Recognize God’s voice

    Learning His Voice Jen shares a deeply personal story of meeting Jesus as a young girl, walking through fear, grief, anger, and surrender, and eventually discovering what it means to live in an ongoing relationship with the Holy Spirit.In this conversation, Jen and Silvia explore the difference between simply knowing about Jesus and wholeheartedly yielding a life to Him. Jen talks about learning to recognize God’s voice through Scripture, prayer, relationship, and time—and why anything we believe we are hearing from God must align with His Word and His character. Her story is an invitation to come as you are, keep pursuing Jesus, and discover the Helper He promised.IN THIS EPISODE• Jen’s salvation at age twelve and the later moment she surrendered her whole life to Jesus• How Christian families and mentors showed her what a life filled with Jesus could look like• Moving from anger and hurt toward a new way of living• Why sharing our testimonies can help others recognize Christ• What it means to be Spirit-filled and continually yielded to Jesus• Learning to recognize God’s voice through Scripture, prayer, and relationship• Experiencing God’s presence through grief, suffering, healing, and seasons of darknessSCRIPTURE & BIBLICAL THEMESJohn 10 — Jesus’ sheep know Him, hear His voice, and follow Him.Colossians 3 — Putting on compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, patience, and love as part of a transformed life in Christ.The conversation also explores the Holy Spirit as the Helper Jesus promised—the One who teaches, leads, convicts, directs, and empowers believers.CHAPTERS00:00 — Meet Jen03:50 — Meeting Jesus at Twelve09:45 — The Night Jen Surrendered Everything17:00 — A New Heart & a New Way of Living24:05 — What Does It Mean to Be Spirit-Filled?30:35 — Learning God’s Voice Through His Word42:50 — The Holy Spirit, Pain & God’s PresenceWhether you have followed Jesus for years, are learning to recognize His voice, or are simply wondering whether there is a place for you in His story, Jen’s testimony offers a simple invitation: come as you are. Spend time in His Word. Talk with Him. Ask questions. Keep pursuing Him.Pull up a chair. There’s a place for you here.

  6. Sep 11

    When God Whispers

    When God Whispers: Faith, Marriage & Finding Strength in the Hard Seasons Sara shares her journey from growing up around Christianity to discovering a personal relationship with Jesus—and how that faith has carried her through marriage, motherhood, military life, deployments, relocation, loneliness, and unexpected changes in direction.In this conversation, Sara and Silvia talk about learning to recognize God’s voice, distinguishing truth from fear, remembering the ways God has already been faithful, and trusting Him when the next step is not clear. Sara’s story is a reminder that following Jesus is not about getting everything right. It is about continuing to listen, obey, repent, remember, and keep our eyes fixed on Him.IN THIS EPISODE• Moving from knowing about God to personally following Jesus• Young Life, mentorship, and learning to recognize God’s direction• Building a Christ-centered marriage while pursuing individual callings• The realities of active-duty military family life, separation, and deployment• Trusting God when He changes the plan• Recognizing God’s whispers through Scripture and remembering His past provision• Running with endurance by fixing our eyes on JesusSCRIPTURE & BIBLICAL THEMESHebrews 12:1–2 — Sara’s anchor passage: laying aside every weight, running with endurance, and looking to Jesus.The conversation also connects the biblical theme of remembering God’s faithfulness with the story of Exodus and the importance of telling the next generation what God has done.CHAPTERS00:00 — Meet Sara04:00 — Discovering Personal Faith12:00 — A Lifetime With God19:25 — Marriage & Military Life23:10 — When God Changed the Plan30:15 — Listening for God’s Whispers36:20 — Run With EnduranceKeep looking to Jesus. Keep remembering His faithfulness. And keep running the race He has placed before you.Pull up a chair. There’s a place for you here.

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    Echoes of Eden is a Christian women’s podcast creating space for honest conversations about faith, identity, family, purpose, and the seasons of life that shape us. Through meaningful stories, authentic interviews, and Christ-centered encouragement, we explore what it looks like to follow Jesus in the middle of real life—not just in the polished moments. This is a place for women who desire a deeper relationship with Jesus, stronger faith, and the reminder that they were never meant to navigate life alone. Together, we’ll talk about the struggles we often keep quiet, celebrate the ways God is moving, and listen for His voice in both the ordinary and extraordinary moments. Echoes of Eden is an invitation to slow down, come as you are, and rediscover the peace, purpose, and belonging found in the presence of God. Pull up a chair. There’s a place for you here.

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Echoes of Eden is a Christian women’s podcast creating space for honest conversations about faith, identity, family, purpose, and the seasons of life that shape us. Through meaningful stories, authentic interviews, and Christ-centered encouragement, we explore what it looks like to follow Jesus in the middle of real life—not just in the polished moments. This is a place for women who desire a deeper relationship with Jesus, stronger faith, and the reminder that they were never meant to navigate life alone. Together, we’ll talk about the struggles we often keep quiet, celebrate the ways God is moving, and listen for His voice in both the ordinary and extraordinary moments. Echoes of Eden is an invitation to slow down, come as you are, and rediscover the peace, purpose, and belonging found in the presence of God. Pull up a chair. There’s a place for you here.

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  • Creator
    Silvia and Jesse Hansen
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    7

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