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In this heartfelt conversation, Tara L Cole reflects on her life of frequent moves and the lessons learned about being intentional and stepping out of her comfort zone to connect with others. The episode explores how true friendships can start anywhere—from drama troupe tryouts in college to church gatherings halfway around the world—and even online, […]

Casey Hilty is a mom navigating the bittersweet transition of letting her child grow up and gain independence. Once confident in knowing every detail of her child’s daily life, Casey now finds herself checking apps like Life360 just to stay connected. Though she didn’t expect to worry about her child’s every move, she’s learning to

Alicia Michelle is a Christian mindset coach, author, and all-around encourager for moms navigating emotional overwhelm. Her story was raw and honest, and I loved how she linked faith, science, and practical tools to help women build emotional confidence. Three key takeaways that really resonated: 1) Faith and Science Work Together: Alicia explains how understanding

In this episode, we dive deep into Rachel’s personal journey—facing her daughter’s bullying experience in a private Christian school—and how it inspired her to write a comprehensive guidebook for families, counselors, and educators dealing with bullying. Rachel shares her insightful strategies for identifying signs of bullying, navigating the emotional landscape, advocating for children, and reclaiming

Katie Robinson is joining us to share about her impactful book series, Walking Together, designed to help families navigate through life’s toughest challenges with faith and support. Katie’s extensive background in family ministry at her local church in North Carolina has equipped her with unique insights into how parents can make Jesus a central part

Amber is a longtime Children and Family Ministry leader at her church (just like me), and we decided to do a double-interview today! Amber and I will each share our personal journeys, exploring how to create meaningful and realistic faith routines within your home. You’ll hear about my struggles and eventual success with morning devotions,

“You told me I have this power, but why don’t I FEEL like I have this power?” This is the question Tara raises in this episode, and the question that started her journey of discovering the power of the Holy Spirit to transform her everyday life. In this episode, Tara and I dive deep into

(1) Engage and Equip Your Family 👨‍👩‍👦‍👦 Discover ways to make Bible time engaging and adaptable for kids of all ages. From object lessons to discussions on culture and history, Christie and Laurie share practical wisdom on facilitating family devotions and ensuring everyone can partake and contribute. Get insights on verifying stories and nurturing analytical

Welcome to another uplifting episode of “HopeGrown Faith,” where we explore the spiritual threads that weave through the tapestry of our daily lives. Today we are blessed with the presence of Charity Rios—a mother of four, an author with a mission, and an inspiring voice in the realm of motherhood and faith. In our conversation

Welcome to the HopeGrown Faith podcast, where we explore the intersection of faith and everyday life. In today’s episode, host Christie sits down with Marnie Hammar, a mom of three and a writer, to delve into the topic of hearing from God and the journey of faith. Marnie shares her personal experiences of being called