30. Hope Is Not Soft

Hope often gets mistaken for wishful thinking—but what if it’s actually one of the strongest postures we can take? In this episode, Angela and Deanna explore why hope isn’t soft, sentimental, or naive, but grounded, resilient, and deeply rooted in reality. Together they unpack the difference between hoping for outcomes and hoping in who we are becoming, and how our past experiences can anchor us in the present and give us courage for what comes next.Timestamps00:00 – Why hope gets mistaken for weakness02:45 – How fear, allegiance, and “what if” thinking lead to despair09:00 – A powerful definition of hope15:38 – Why hope is a perspective, not a feeling16:13 – Hope for vs. hope in30:29 – The difference between hope and toxic positivityThe Morning Share Podcast is edited and produced by Angela Boeckman and Deanna West.SocialsWebsite: themorningshare.comInstagram: @themorningsharepodSubstack: themorningshare.substack.comResources MentionedLove, Henri, by Henri Nouwen