Surviving Christianity Unmarried with Karissa Sovdi
Singleness got you down? If you're a single Christian struggling to survive in a world that idolizes marriage and stigmatizes singleness, this conversation with author Karissa Sovdi is a must-listen! Karissa and I chat about:Lies we've believed about singlenessWhy to stop obsessing over why you're singleHow to tell if marriage is becoming an idolGrieving singleness while pursuing the life God has given youThe best parts of being singleWhy the American dream and the gospel are not one and the sameKarissa Sovdi is a writer, speaker, and clinical counselor. As a never-married Christian single who grew up in church, she speaks from her sometimes heartbreaking, often humorous, and frequently bumbling journey to a thirty-something's radical self-acceptance and revelation of God's love. Karissa lives plays, and works on Canada's west coast, where she specialized in coaching organizational leaders to build healthy workplaces. Connect with Karissa on Instagram @karissasovdi and https://survivingchristianityunmarried.com/ and pick up a copy of Karissa's new book Surviving Christianity Unmarried: A Theology of Singleness That Isn't Looking for Its Cure.
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For the Woman Whose Dreams Haven't Come True
Read today's episode in article form here. Preorder Hope's book on Amazon.Follow Hope on Instagram.
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Breaking Anxiety's Grip with Dr. Michelle Bengtson
Dr. Michelle Bengtson joins us again to share her experiences and insights on the very relevant issue of anxiety, coming at the topic of anxiety with a unique and layered perspective. Not only is she a board-certified, clinical neuropsychologist who has been in private practice for more than 20 years, but she's also a follower of Jesus who has battled anxiety in her own life. Dr. Bengtson is also an international speaker, the host of the podcast Your Hope-Filled Perspective and the author of several books, including Breaking Anxiety's Grip, which we dive into today. Learn more at https://drmichellebengtson.com/ and follow Dr. Bengtson on Instagram @drmichellebengtson.
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Sacred Scars with Dr. Michelle Bengtson
In today's episode, Dr. Michelle Bengtson shares how God has used her scars to deepen her faith, redeem her suffering, and bring hope and healing to others, and how God can do the same for you. Pick up a copy of Dr. Bengtson's new book Sacred Scars here.Dr. Michelle Bengtson is an international speaker, a national andinternational media resource on mental health, and the bestselling,award-winning author of Hope Prevails, the Hope Prevails BibleStudy, Today Is Going to Be a Good Day, Breaking Anxiety's Grip, and TheHem of His Garment. She is also the host of the award-winningpodcast Your Hope-Filled Perspective. A board-certified clinicalneuropsychologist in private practice for more than twenty years, Dr.Bengtson blogs regularly and offers a wide variety of resources on herwebsite, DrMichelleB.com.
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Trusting God in Your Impossible Situation
Whatever the situation—a chronic illness, a child who isn’t walking with the Lord, financial difficulties, or a difficult marriage—God promises to act on his children's behalf (Isaiah 64:4). Weaving personal story and the amazing account of God's rescue in 2 Chronicles 20, Hope shares a testimony of how God acted on her behalf in a season of deep depression. This message was given at Christ the King Center in Greenwich, New York on May 4, 2024.
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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