Reclaiming Hope with Reverend Dr. Melodie Jones-Pointon | Ep. 17

In this deeply personal and inspiring episode, I’m joined by Reverend Dr. Melodie Jones-Pointon, senior leader at Eastridge Presbyterian Church and someone I call a true hope bringer.I first met Melodie during a time when I was wrestling with the aftermath of spiritual harm. Walking into a church again felt nearly impossible—but Eastridge became one of the first places where I felt spiritually and emotionally safe. It was there I attended my first trauma healing group and facilitator training, and it marked the beginning of reclaiming my own hope.Melodie and I recently reconnected through an interfaith cohort called Missio-Lincoln, where we didn’t just ask church questions—but God questions.In this conversation, we explore what it means to hold on to hope in a fractured world, how to reconnect with it after trauma, and the practices that help us stay grounded. Melodie shares with grace and wisdom about seasons when hope felt distant, the role of faith and community, and how we can create safe spaces for others to heal.Melodie’s wisdom, faith, and grounded compassion make this a powerful and timely conversation.✨ If hope has felt distant, this episode is for you.Books Mentioned:Everything Happens for a Reason And Other Lies I've Loved by Kate BowlerNo Cure for Sorrow A Book of Blessings for Times of Grief by Jan RichardsonConnect with Melodie Jones-PointonEastridge.orgConnect with Robrenna: [email protected]: Reclaiming HER ResilienceInstagram: Reclaiming_HER_ResilienceEdited by: Stephen R. SandersMusic by: Alex-ProductionsMusic Promoted by Chosic.comCreative Commons CC by 3.0Reclaiming HER Resilience is published by RHR Media Co. Where Voice is honored, and stories unfold.