The Women's Hope Podcast
by Kimberly Cummings and Dr. Shelbi Cullen
Join Dr. Shelbi Cullen and Kimberly Cummings as they bring hope and encouragement through 25 years of combined experience in biblical discipleship and counseling as ACBC counselors. Shelbi and Kimberly provide biblical and practical wisdom by coming alongside women with the teaching and resources necessary to grow in the grace and the knowledge of their Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Episodes
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Ep. 181: ‘All of Me’ with Cheryl Marshall, Part One
In this episode, Kim interviews special guest Cheryl Marshall on her book, “All of Me.” They discuss what it looks like to live wholly devoted to Christ in everyday life. Women's Hope is produced by The Master's University, a Christian liberal arts institution in Santa Clarita, California. To…
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Ep. 180: ‘Homemaking Matters’ with Marci Ferrell, Part Two
In this episode, Kim continues to interview special guest Marci Ferrell, author of “Homemaking Matters: Living for God’s Glory in the Ordinary.” They discuss what it looks like to honor Christ through the vocation of homemaking, in the midst of its mundane and challenging moments. Women's Hope is...
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Ep. 179: ‘Homemaking Matters’ with Marci Ferrell, Part One
In this episode, Kim interviews special guest Marci Ferrell, author of “Homemaking Matters: Living for God’s Glory in the Ordinary.” They discuss what it looks like to honor Christ through the vocation of homemaking, in the midst of its mundane and challenging moments. Women's Hope is produced by...
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Ep. 178: Esther’s Steadfastness Amid Fear, Part Two
In this episode, Kim and Shelbi continue discussing the story of Esther and her example of courageous trust in the Lord’s providence. This continues a series of episodes inspired by Shelbi’s new book, “Steadfast in Every Season: Seeing God's Faithfulness in the Lives of Women of the Bible.”…
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Ep. 177: Esther’s Steadfastness Amid Fear, Part One
In this episode, Kim and Shelbi look at the story of Esther and her example of courageous trust in the Lord’s providence. This continues a series of episodes inspired by Shelbi’s new book, “Steadfast in Every Season: Seeing God's Faithfulness in the Lives of Women of the Bible.” Women's Hope is...
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Ep. 176: Ruth’s Steadfastness Amid Uncertainty, Part Two
In this episode, Kim and Shelbi continue discussing the story of Ruth, looking at her example of faithfulness in the midst of chaotic circumstances. This continues a series of episodes inspired by Shelbi’s new book, “Steadfast in Every Season: Seeing God's Faithfulness in the Lives of Women of…
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Ep. 175: Ruth’s Steadfastness Amid Uncertainty, Part One
In this episode, Kim and Shelbi begin walking through the story of Ruth, looking at her example of faithfulness in the midst of chaotic circumstances. This continues a series of episodes inspired by Shelbi’s new book, “Steadfast in Every Season: Seeing God's Faithfulness in the Lives of Women of...
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Ep. 174: Deborah’s Steadfastness Amid Darkness, Part Two
In this episode, Kim and Shelbi continue to look at Deborah’s example of faithfulness, unpacking a chapter out of Shelbi’s new book, “Steadfast in Every Season: Seeing God's Faithfulness in the Lives of Women of the Bible.” Women's Hope is produced by The Master's University, a Christian liberal...
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Ep. 173: Deborah’s Steadfastness Amid Darkness, Part One
In this episode, Kim and Shelbi look at Deborah’s example of faithfulness, unpacking a chapter out of Shelbi’s new book, “Steadfast in Every Season: Seeing God's Faithfulness in the Lives of Women of the Bible.” Women's Hope is produced by The Master's University, a Christian liberal arts...
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Ep. 172: The Portrait of a Fruitful Life, Part Four
In this episode, Kim and Shelbi wrap up their series on the “widow indeed” of 1 Timothy 5 by discussing the essential virtue of self-control. They take a look at examples of self-control in Scripture and explore how to cultivate this quality. Women's Hope is produced by The Master's University, a...
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Ep. 171: The Portrait of a Fruitful Life, Part Three
In this episode, Kim and Shelbi explore specific examples of good works in 1 Timothy 5:10 that reflect a gospel-shaped life: raising up children, showing hospitality, washing the feet of the saints, and assisting those in affliction. Women's Hope is produced by The Master's University, a…
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Ep. 170: The Portrait of a Fruitful Life: A Reputation for Good Works
In this episode, Shelbi continues through 1 Timothy 5, focusing on the next mark of a godly woman: a reputation for good works. She explores how true godliness is not only internal but becomes visible through acts of love, service, and self-sacrifice. Women's Hope is produced by The Master's...
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Ep. 169: The Portrait of a Fruitful Life: Fixing Our Hope on God
In this episode, Kim and Shelbi kick off a brand-new series by taking a close look at the “widow indeed” of 1 Timothy 5. They examine how this often-overlooked woman is a beautiful example of unwavering hope in God. Women's Hope is produced by The Master's University, a Christian liberal arts...
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Ep. 168: Guarding Our Hearts and Minds From Every Evil
In this episode, Kim and Shelbi wrap up their series on discernment by examining practical ways to resist sin, including remaining close to Christ, dwelling on what’s good and true, and engaging with biblical community in the local church. Women's Hope is produced by The Master's University, a...
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Ep. 167: Embracing Good With Our Hearts and Minds
In this episode, Kim and Shelbi continue their discussion of biblical discernment by exploring goodness: how to understand it in relation to God, how to dwell on it, and how to live it out. Women's Hope is produced by The Master's University, a Christian liberal arts institution in Santa Clarita,...
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Ep. 166: Aligning Our Hearts and Minds With God’s Word
In this episode, Kim and Shelbi discuss the importance of practicing biblical discernment, including the dangers of not practicing it, the blessings of pursuing it, and what it looks like in daily life. Women's Hope is produced by The Master's University, a Christian liberal arts institution in...
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Ep. 165: Gleaning Nuggets from the Proverbs with Pastor Jack Hughes
In this episode, Kim and Shelbi welcome special guest Pastor Jack Hughes to the show to discuss the blessings and challenges of studying the Book of Proverbs. Women's Hope is produced by The Master's University, a Christian liberal arts institution in Santa Clarita, California, led by Chancellor...
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Ep. 164: Adorning the Gold of God’s Word: Application, Pt. 2
In this episode, Kim and Shelbi continue their discussion of Bible study application, presenting a list of questions to ask of a passage of Scripture that can guard and facilitate rightly applying the text to your life. Women's Hope is produced by The Master's University, a Christian liberal arts...
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Ep. 163: Adorning the Gold of God’s Word: Application, Pt. 1
In this episode, Kim and Shelbi discuss the final step of Bible study: application. They share principles to know, questions to ask, and pitfalls to avoid when seeking to apply biblical passages to your life. Women's Hope is produced by The Master's University, a Christian liberal arts…
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Ep. 162: Keeping the Focus on Christ During Christmas
In this episode, Kim interviews Grant and GraceAnna Castleberry, creators of “Manger in Danger,” about practical ways to keep Christ central in your family during the Christmas season. Women's Hope is produced by The Master's University, a Christian liberal arts institution in Santa Clarita,...
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Ep. 161: Grasping the Gold in God’s Word, Part 3
In this episode, Kim and Shelbi interview Dr. Jason Beals, Bible professor at The Master’s University, about the importance of practicing proper hermeneutics. They discuss what hermeneutics is, the fundamental principles of sound interpretation, and how to avoid interpretive pitfalls. Women's…
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Ep. 160: Grasping the Gold in God’s Word, Part 2
Kim and Shelbi present a roadmap for studying Scripture — including the importance of preparing well, starting with observation, and staying properly anchored in context. Women's Hope is produced by The Master's University, a Christian liberal arts institution in Santa Clarita, California, led by...
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Ep. 159: Grasping the Gold in God’s Word, Part 1
Kim and Shelbi are kicking off a new series all about studying Scripture. In this episode, they discuss how to prepare to dig into God’s Word, how to dedicate yourself to it, and how to organize your life around it. Women's Hope is produced by The Master's University, a Christian liberal arts...
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Ep. 158: Special Q&A on Women’s Ministry, Part 2
In this episode, Kim and Shelbi continue their special Q&A with a panel of ladies who have extensive experience in leading women’s ministries. Together, they discuss practical ways to implement Titus 2 discipleship, the impact of social media, and the process of building a ministry team. Women's...
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Ep. 157: Special Q&A on Women’s Ministry, Part 1
In this episode, Kim and Shelbi welcome a panel of ladies onto the show for a special Q&A on the topic of women’s ministry. Drawing from decades of ministry experience, they discuss the heart of women’s ministry, common pitfalls, and how to partner well with church leadership. Women's Hope is...
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Ep. 156: Spiritual Gifts in the Body of Christ, Part 2
In this episode, Kim and Shelbi continue their discussion of spiritual gifts, addressing common questions like, “How do I know what my gift is?” and, “Are certain first-century gifts no longer given?” Women's Hope is produced by The Master's University, a Christian liberal arts institution in…
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Ep. 155: Spiritual Gifts in the Body of Christ, Part 1
In this episode, Kim and Shelbi address the topic of spiritual gifts. They explain what spiritual gifts are, who receives them, where they come from, and what they exist for. Women's Hope is produced by The Master's University, a Christian liberal arts institution in Santa Clarita, California…
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Ep. 154: Building Christ-Centered Relationships Through Intensive Discipleship
In this episode, Kim and Shelbi discuss what Scripture- and God-centered biblical counseling looks like in the local church. They also examine and refute common misconceptions about biblical counseling. Women's Hope is produced by The Master's University, a Christian liberal arts institution in...
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Ep. 153: Building Christ-Centered Relationships Through Informal Discipleship
In this episode, Kim and Shelbi discuss the importance of practicing the New Testament’s one-another commands and how they connect to women’s ministry in the local church. Women's Hope is produced by The Master's University, a Christian liberal arts institution in Santa Clarita, California, led…
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Ep. 152: A Theological Foundation for Women’s Ministry in the Local Church, Part 2
In this episode, Kim and Shelbi continue to discuss fundamentals that should fuel women’s ministry, looking at two more key principles: a commitment to sound doctrine and an emphasis on discipleship relationships. Women's Hope is produced by The Master's University, a Christian liberal arts...
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Ep. 151: A Theological Foundation for Women’s Ministry in the Local Church, Part 1
In this episode, Kim and Shelbi look at Scripture to unpack two convictions that should undergird the purpose and design of women’s ministry: a dedication to glorifying Christ and to teaching God’s Word. Women's Hope is produced by The Master's University, a Christian liberal arts institution in...
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Ep. 150: The Freedom From Selfishness
How do you avoid damaging others with spiritual shrapnel? In this special episode featuring Kim’s message from this year’s women’s conference at The Master’s University, Kim addresses how to avoid damaging others through selfishness and instead enjoy the freedom of Christlike humility. Women's…
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Ep. 149: The Bondage of Selfishness
This special episode features a message delivered by Shelbi at this year’s women’s conference at The Master’s University. In it, Shelbi compares the futility and bondage of selfishness to the better way of wise humility available to believers in Christ. Women's Hope is produced by The Master's...
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Ep. 148: Complementing the Church, Part 2 — Special Guest Mike Riccardi
In this episode, Kim and Shelbi welcome special guest Mike Riccardi to the show to offer a pastor’s perspective on biblical complementarity. Together, they discuss what it looks like for women to faithfully learn, teach, and serve within God’s design. Women's Hope is produced by The Master's...
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Ep. 147: Complementing the Church, Part 1
In this episode, Kim and Shelbi move from the creation account in Genesis to the teachings of the New Testament epistles, unpacking God’s design for women in the church and in marriage. They then discuss practical aspects of what it looks like for women to exercise a teaching gift in the local...
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Ep. 146: Created to Complement
In this first episode of a new series on complementarianism, Kim and Shelbi highlight a biblical view of men and women. They begin the discussion by looking at multiple distorted views of gender roles, before turning to what Scripture says in the opening chapters of Genesis. Women's Hope is...
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Ep. 145: Special Interview with Brooke Bartz on ‘Godly Ever After’
Kim and Shelbi talk with special guest Brooke Bartz about the importance of giving the right books, nonfiction and fiction, to our children. Brooke shares about her middle school fiction story, “Godly Ever After,” and why she felt compelled to write it. Women's Hope is produced by The Master's...
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Ep. 144: Biblical Friendship in the Body of Christ
Whether in formal biblical counseling or informal ministry to one another, believers are called not only to offer instruction to each other, but to be involved in each other's lives. Kim and Shelbi are joined in this episode by Dale Johnson, executive director of the Association of Certified...
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Ep. 143: Help! My Child Has Rejected Christ
Kim and Shelbi interview special guests Jim and Caroline Newheiser on the topic of prodigal children. Jim and Caroline share advice and encouragement for parents of children who have rejected Christ. Women's Hope is produced by The Master's University, a Christian liberal arts institution in…
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Ep. 142: Comfort Amid Despair
Believers are not exempt from the suffering of depression. So what are we to do when we are tempted to despair? Kim and Shelbi tackle this topic by taking a look at positive and negative examples of how individuals responded to despair in Scripture. Women's Hope is produced by The Master's...
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Ep. 141: Where Is Your Joy Found? Part 2
In part two of their series on joy, Kim and Shelbi unpack three practical principles of how to pursue joy in the Christian life. They use the acronym “JOY” to explore these three aspects: jubilance, obedience, and a yielding spirit. Women's Hope is produced by The Master's University, a Christian...
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Ep. 140: Where is Your Joy Found? Part 1
As believers, where do we find our joy, even in the midst of trials? Kim and Shelbi answer this question by turning to the example of Mary and her Magnificat in Luke 1. Through Mary’s example, we see that our joy is found in trusting in and making much of the Lord. Women's Hope is produced by The...
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Ep. 139: Getting to the Heart of Conflict - Biblical Reconciliation
How should Christians approach conflict resolution? And is “conflict resolution” even the right phrase to use? Kim and Shelbi welcome special guest Dr. John Street to discuss these and other questions. Dr. Street offers biblical guidance on the source of conflicts, the sanctifying opportunities...
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Ep. 138: Guarding Our Hearts — A Survival Kit for the Holidays
Family gatherings at Thanksgiving and Christmas can sometimes be the setting for difficult dinner conversations. In this episode, Kim and Shelbi turn to Ephesians 4 and other key passages as they explore how to handle holiday-season dynamics in a God-honoring manner. Women's Hope is produced by…
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Ep. 137: Is It Well With Your Soul? Part 3
In the final part of this series on suffering, Kim and Shelbi talk about the practical applications of a biblical theology of suffering. When distress and loss enter our lives, how should we respond? They turn to examples of faithful sufferers in Scripture to give us a picture of how to trust the...
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Ep. 136: Is It Well With Your Soul? Part 2 — with Special Guest Susan Heck
What does suffering faithfully as a believer look like, practically? Special guest Susan Heck joins in this episode to share her own lived experience from the loss of her husband. She talks with Kim and Shelbi about how her faith grew in the midst of grief, with practical advice for sufferers and...
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Ep. 135: Is It Well with Your Soul? Part 1
Why do we suffer as Christians? Where is God in times of pain? And how are we supposed to respond? These and other questions are the topic of this next series. In this episode, Kim and Shelbi introduce the topic of trials, offering a biblical framework for thinking about suffering and its…
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Ep. 134: Taming Our Scattered Minds
Controlling our thoughts can be one of the most challenging things to do as a believer. Betty Price, a longtime professor at The Master's University, stops by to unpack what Scripture has to say about how women can daily find victory in this area. Women's Hope is produced by The Master's...
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Ep. 133: When Postpartum Depression Sends Us Into a Spiral
Shelbi and Kim discuss a biblical approach to addressing postpartum depression with special guest Carlyle Crawford, who experienced PPD after giving birth in 2020. Women's Hope is produced by The Master's University. To learn more about TMU, visit masters.edu.
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Ep. 132: Special Interview With Lisa Hughes, Author of 'Unmet Expectations: Reshaping Our Thinking in Disappointments, Trials, and Delays'
How should we respond when life doesn't go our way? Shelbi and Kim ask author Lisa Hughes for the answer on today's podcast. You can find a copy of Lisa's book at https://www.shepherdpress.com/products/unmet-expectations/. Women's Hope is produced by The Master's University. To learn more about...
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Join Dr. Shelbi Cullen and Kimberly Cummings as they bring hope and encouragement through 25 years of combined experience in biblical discipleship and counseling as ACBC counselors. Shelbi and Kimberly provide biblical and practical wisdom by coming alongside women with the teaching and resources necessary to grow in the grace and the knowledge of their Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
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