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From Hardship to Hope

by Tammy Kennington

Do you long for hope amid mental, emotional, or relational struggles? Join mental health coach, author, and trauma survivor, Tammy Kennington on From Hardship to Hope--the podcast for Christian women navigating motherhood, mental health, and matters of faith. If you need Biblical support, encouragement, and actionable tips, this show is for you. tammykennington.substack.com

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Episodes

  1. Life After Child Loss-How One Christian Father Found Hope Again

    Nuggets of Wisdom “Grief is a marathon. It’s not a sprint.” “God’s character has not changed even though my circumstances have.” “That daily renewal is going to create transformation.” “You are God, and I am not.” “The intensity of my grief must be met with the intensity of my worship. It was the...

  2. When Grief Comes Again: A Woman's Journey Through Widhood, Family Loss, and Unshakeable Faith

    Nuggets of Wisdom “He was ready to just be there and do whatever we needed.” “We knew that when things go wrong you…find solutions and pray that God will guide you.” “We…need a good sense of humor when things are going on because it relieves stress.” “Be honest with God. Tell Him how you feel...

  3. Listening for God in a Loud World

    Nuggets of Wisdom * “I am consistently breaking free from what my [spiritual] mentor calls left-brained discipleship, where I prayed all the time. But I don’t know if you could really call it prayer because I was doing all the talking. It’s been a process…to communicate with the Lord as Father…

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  4. From Victim to Victor: Finding Healing and Hope Through Jesus Christ

    Nuggets of Wisdom “We are not victims. We are victors in Jesus Christ.” “I could choose to forgive.” “My hope continues to be in our Savior and Lord, Jesus Christ, and His promise that He will restore the years the locust has eaten.” “If our theology is off, our life is going to be off.” “Just...

  5. When God Allows Suffering: The Transformative Power of Loss

    Thanks for joining us for today's episode! You can subscribe to Haddasah's blog at https://onthewaybg.com/ or find her on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/hadassahtreu/ and on FB at https://www.facebook.com/onthewaybg/. Click here to listen to our previous discussion about loneliness…

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  6. Breaking Free: Healing from Childhood Abuse, Cult Trauma, and Restoring the Heart”

    Nuggets of Wisdom * “It all comes down to the fact that I am a redeemed, transformed…woman.” * “When you tell your story, there is something that happens in your healing.” * “God can come in and change [your] story.” * “Let others help you.” * “Surround yourself with worship.” * “Don’t listen to...

  7. Holding On When It Hurts: A Story of Faith and Hope

    Nuggets of Wisdom “All of a sudden, I recognized that God had a battle plan for my dad. And it wasn’t the battle plan that I had. It wasn’t the way I thought things were going to work.” “The Lord was there, and he was saying, ‘I am going to fight for him to the end. I’m standing at the door, and...

  8. The Journey Through Grief: Strategies for Healing Amidst Loss

    Nuggets of Wisdom * “I found key times throughout the day to give myself permission to grieve.” * “Lean into Jesus. Lean into the grief and let myself feel.” * “Express what you’re feeling.” * “Ask for help.” * “Pray. Pray, pray, pray.” * “Surrender it all to Jesus.” * “People may hurt us, but...

  9. Never Alone: Experiencing God's Nearness in Pain

    Nuggets of Wisdom * “I needed mature Christian women around me to say, “I love you. I am sorry. This is really hard.” * “The enemy thought he was going to derail me. And God was like, ‘I will not waste this.’ “ * “I try to make sure that rather than going into spiritual mother mode...(I ask) how...

  10. The Unseen Fight: Faith, Feelings, and Mental Wellness

    “Sometimes you just need those sweet little truths. Those sweet little, one-sentence Bible verses.” “It’s a mental battle—dividing that line between what I’m feeling and what is fact.” “While our emotions and our feelings can often give us insight to what is going on inside of us, they are not…

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  11. Trusting God Through Terminal Illness and Pain: A Story of Faith

    Nuggets of Wisdom “He doesn’t give us grace in advance of what we’re going to need. He gives us grace for today. Grace for the moment.” “I realized there was a huge connection between joy and purpose in suffering.” “Whatever you’re going through—even a terminal illness—you can trust the One who...

  12. From Grief To Grace: Trusting God Through Unexpected Journeys

    Nuggets of Wisdom “The Lord taught me to begin to relinquish that dream to Him so that He could replace that dream with a better dream, a better plan, or he could affirm and confirm that was his dream for me.” “As we begin to ask the Lord, ‘In my pain, God, will you use me to bring joy and...

  13. Beyond the Hurt: Embracing Jesus as Our Anchor

    Nuggets of Wisdom * “The only one that can fix us is the One that created us.” * “Do we keep fighting to save it, or do we cut the loss and go forward clean?” * “Don’t be afraid. We gotcha. You’re going to be okay.” * “Joy isn’t circumstantial. Joy is a heart attitude or heart posture.” * “Anchor...

  14. For Such a Time as This: Embracing God's Definition of Beauty

    Nuggets of Wisdom * You can have confidence while shaking in your boots. * if we’re fearful, he will meet us in those fears, too. * Look for the doors of opportunity. Bible Study PDF Deborah Rutherford is a poet, author, and podcaster dedicated to sharing hope and encouragement. She speaks from…

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  15. Empowered by Purpose-Lessons in Boldness from Esther

    Nuggets of Wisdom * Esther teaches us what to WEAR to a crisis— Working with others Eradicating the (spiritual) Enemy Acting wisely Remembering who you are * If He has a plan, He provides. * The B in bold reminds me to be on the lookout. O means being open to whatever is in your hand. The L in…

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  16. For Such a Time as This-Praying, Parenting, and Persevering in a Prodigal Season

    Nuggets of Wisdom * God's Word and His promises became the anchor and the things I stood on in the middle of the battle. * It was a spiritual battle. The enemy comes to seek, kill and destroy. And that was my aha moment—when I realized I wasn't fighting against my children. I was fighting against…

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  17. Called for This Moment-Living Your Esther Season

    Companion Bible Study for Today’s Episode Scripture Reading Plan Called for This Moment-Living Your Esther Season Nuggets of Wisdom * It's going to be different, but there is a whole second act. This is a time to look back at what you did well...and move into your next thing. * What are you going...

  18. Esther-Wisdom from a Gilded Cage

    Nuggets of Wisdom * Esther models what it means to lead with discernment. * Influence is not always loud. * Printable Scripture Plan and Journaling Prompts This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit...

  19. Season 3-Trailer

    That's my prayer for you. You are positioned on purpose for such a time as this. Maybe this is your Esther moment, and maybe this season will be what gives you courage to say yes. We invite you to subscribe and share this podcast with a friend who needs it. Perhaps journal through Esther for this...

  20. A Prayer for Renewal

    Download one month’s worth of free prayer prompts. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tammykennington.substack.com/subscribe

  21. Season 2: It's a Wrap

    Click the link and let me know how I can come alongside you in future seasons, articles, and posts. https://tammykennington.substack.com/i/161934271/how-can-i-come-alongside-you Peace and grace, Tammy This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to...

  22. Recovering Hope in Loneliness and Loss

    Have you lost a loved one? Do you long for the sound of their laugh? The inside jokes? Moments only shared by the two of you? Whether you know the pain of losing a beloved spouse, child, parent, or other precious one, you know the loneliness the loss of that dear one’s presence creates. Today’s...

  23. Identifying the Root of Loneliness

    (00:00:02): If you're thinking you'll always be stuck in loneliness, (00:00:05): I have an amazing guest who shares practical steps you can take today to help you cope, (00:00:12): overcome, (00:00:12): and draw closer to God. (00:00:15): I'm talking about the lovely Julia Fisk, (00:00:18):...

  24. Loneliness Like Elijah's

    (00:00:45): Do you long for hope amid mental, emotional, or everyday struggles? (00:00:49): Join mental health coach, (00:00:50): inner healing prayer warrior, (00:00:52): author, (00:00:53): and trauma survivor, (00:00:54): Tammy Kennington, (00:00:55): on From Hardship to Hope, (00:00:57): the...

  25. Overcoming Loneliness by Pouring Into Others

    This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tammykennington.substack.com/subscribe

  26. Strategies for Overcoming Loneliness in Tough Seasons

    Do you long for hope amid life's struggles and challenges? Then join author, certified mental health coach and inner healing prayer practitioner Tammy Kennington on From Hardship to Hope, the podcast for Christian navigating life through a faith based lens. If you need biblical support,...

  27. The God Who Sees: Finding Light in Loneliness

    This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tammykennington.substack.com/subscribe

  28. Embracing Loneliness:

    (00:00:18): Do you long for hope amid life struggles and challenges? (00:00:22): Then join author and life coach Tammy Kennington on From Hardship to Hope, (00:00:27): the podcast for Christian women navigating life through a faith-based lens. (00:00:32): If you need biblical support,...

  29. Season 2 Launching Soon!

    This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tammykennington.substack.com/subscribe

  30. It's a Wrap!

    This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tammykennington.substack.com/subscribe

  31. The Power of Forgiveness

    This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tammykennington.substack.com/subscribe

  32. Effective Methods to Treat PTSD

    (00:00:21): Do you long for hope amid mental, emotional, or everyday struggles? (00:00:26): Join life coach, (00:00:27): author, (00:00:27): and trauma survivor Tammy Kennington on From Hardship to Hope, (00:00:31): the podcast for Christian women navigating the intersection of motherhood,...

  33. Unveiling the Darkness: Understanding Abusive Personalities

    This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tammykennington.substack.com/subscribe

  34. Season 1, Episode 7: Creating Safe Havens as an Abuse Survivor

    (00:00:19): Do you long for hope amid mental, emotional, or relational struggles? (00:00:24): Join life coach, (00:00:25): author, (00:00:25): and trauma survivor Tammy Kennington on From Hardship to Hope, (00:00:29): the podcast for Christian women navigating the intersection of motherhood,...

  35. Season 1, Episode 6: The Power of Inner Healing Prayer

    00:00:02): Welcome to Hardship from Hope, Sally. (00:00:06): If you are just joining us for this episode, I'm so excited to introduce you to Sally Miller. (00:00:14): She is a wonderful woman who I've come to admire so much and Sally has a lot of (00:00:21): expertise in inner healing prayer....

  36. Season 1, Episode 5: Tearing Down the Strongholds of PTSD

    Welcome to this season’s fifth episode. This session will prove helpful to anyone living with trauma—not just those with PTSD. If you know someone who would benefit from this scriptural look at overcoming harmful thought patterns and/or habits, would you consider sharing? You’ll find a transcript...

  37. Season 1, Episode 4: Dissociative Identity Disorder

    I hope today’s show provides the encouragement you need in your journey toward healing. Helpful resources are listed below. Reads and Resources * Coping with Trauma-Related Dissociation: Skills Training for Patients and Therapists by Suzette Boon, Kathy Steele, and Onno Van Der Hart * His Healing...

  38. Season 1, Episode 3: Moving Beyond Trauma's Wasteland

    In today’s episode, we learn about: * the God-Who-Sees and what that means for trauma survivors. * the future of promise God has for you. * the importance of leaving Egypt behind. * becoming a survivor instead of a victim. * how to develop a warrior mindset. * keys to resilience. I’d love to...

  39. Season 1-Episode 2 King David's Trauma

    Welcome to From Hardship to Hope—the podcast for Christian women navigating the intersection of motherhood, mental health, and matters of faith. Recommended resource Journey to Heal: Seven Essential Steps of Recovery for Childhood Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse Show Notes Do you long for…

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  40. Hope for Those Who Live With PTSD/CPTSD

    Welcome to the first season of From Hardship to Hope—the podcast for Christian women navigating the intersection of motherhood, mental health, and matters of faith. If you’re looking for Biblical insight and actionable tips, this show is for you. Two resources I mention in today’s episode that…

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About this show

Do you long for hope amid mental, emotional, or relational struggles? Join mental health coach, author, and trauma survivor, Tammy Kennington on From Hardship to Hope--the podcast for Christian women navigating motherhood, mental health, and matters of faith. If you need Biblical support, encouragement, and actionable tips, this show is for you.

tammykennington.substack.com

Hosted by

Tammy Kennington

Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does From Hardship to Hope have?

From Hardship to Hope has 40 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on July 16, 2026.

What is From Hardship to Hope about?

Do you long for hope amid mental, emotional, or relational struggles? Join mental health coach, author, and trauma survivor, Tammy Kennington on From Hardship to Hope--the podcast for Christian women navigating motherhood, mental health, and matters of faith. If you need Biblical support,...

How often does From Hardship to Hope release new episodes?

From Hardship to Hope publishes every two weeks, based on its 40 episodes since August 2024.

Who hosts From Hardship to Hope?

From Hardship to Hope is created and hosted by Tammy Kennington.
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