Unshakeable Hope with Tricia and Jayne
by Jayne Patton/Tricia Bartig
Pull up a chair and join us for real conversations about the questions every Christian wrestles with. Together, we’ll laugh, learn, and lean into God’s Word as we remind you that faith is not about having it all together - it’s about holding on to the One who holds it all. If you’ve been craving encouragement, truth, and a little joy for your journey, you’ve found your people. This is your safe space to breathe, believe, and build an UNSHAKABLE HOPE in Christ.
Episodes
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The Upsidedown Thinking Of God- Small Things Are A Big Deal In His Kingdom
What happens when what feels insignificant to us is incredibly significant to God? We live in a world that celebrates big platforms, big accomplishments, big followings, and big recognition. But God's Kingdom operates differently. Jesus noticed the widow who gave two small coins. He compared the...
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Special Guest, Author Erin Salmons : Looking For A Husband
"With man it's impossible , but with God all things are possible." - Jesus20 years of singleness and wanting to be married. One woman's journey of being shaped and healed and ultimately open to God's plan of singleness while never losing the desire to be married. Then, suddenly! A seven-day...
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With Persecution On The Rise: Are We Willing To Be Uncomfortable For Jesus?
When we say we’ll follow Jesus wherever He leads, do we really mean wherever—or wherever feels comfortable?Tricia and Jayne ask each other tough questions and challenge themselves on recognizing when their desire for comfort keeps them from obeying God.Jesus told His followers to deny themselves...
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Finding God When You Feel Hopeless
What would you say to someone who says, “I’m praying, but nothing is changing”?When life feels hopeless, it can be so hard to sense that God is near.The girls reveal the times they have struggled to hope and the difference between feeling hopeless and being without hope. Tricia and Jayne get real...
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Understanding Jehovah Rohi & How That Changes Our Perspective Of Adversity
If God is truly our Shepherd, how should that change the way we respond when life takes us through circumstances we never would have chosen?Jehovah Rohi (Yahweh Ro‘i) means The LORD is my Shepherd, from Psalm 23:1. This name reveals something deeply personal about God's character.... Let's talk...
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Finding Hope In Hopeless Situations
What do you do when you've prayed, you've believed, you've waited, and nothing has changed? How do you hold on to hope when everything around you seems hopeless? Some of the most difficult moments in our faith aren't when we stop believing God can do something, but when we begin wondering if He...
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Trusting In A God We Cannot See
How do we trust a God we cannot physically see, audibly hear, or touch—especially when we can't understand what He's doing?Your fave hosts open the door to some fascinating conversations about faith, doubt, God's silence, and why we struggle to trust someone we believe is always present but…
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Moving From Surivning To Thriving
Are we actually living the abundant life Jesus came to give us, or have we become so accustomed to surviving that we've forgotten what it means to thrive? Let's Talk about it!
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Is Happiness The Ultimate Goal in Life?
Happiness and wellbeing is measured differently across generations and even culture. These sources of happines range anywhere from wealth and fame to goal settinn and having a family. Where did the idea that “I just want to be happy” become such a dominant life philosophy. There isnt anything…
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Are We becoming Too Dependant On AI For Advice?
What kinds of decisions are people already turning to AI to help make?There are so many incredible ways AI is useful and a huge time saver from the office , to travel, and even cooking!
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Can An Ordinary Life Be Enough?
Why do so many of us struggle to believe that an ordinary life can still be a meaningful life?Has social media made normal life feel boring?Maybe we've started believing that every season of life has to be exciting...While most of us still feel pressure to constantly be doing something bigger.…
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Keeping Some Things Private
Have we lost the ability to keep anything private? Why do we feel the need to tell people everything that is happening in our lives? There is a difference between being authentic and oversharing-- and we're gonna talk about it!
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The Power Of Telling Yourself No
Can I trust God enough to tell myself no when my emotions, desires, or circumstances are screaming for a different answer? The girls break open the question, "What's the difference between self-control and self-denial?" and so much more!
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What Are The Different Kinds Of Anointings On Our Lives?
“What is anointing?” → anointing on our gifts → anointing for assignments → the anointing that comes through crushing, Is anointing something every believer can experience, or is it reserved for certain people or certain callings? Your Favorite hosts sift throough is the difference between having…
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Do Nice Guys Finish Last? - with Special Guest Sarah Guldalian
Meet special guest Sarah Guldalian , founder of multiple marketing & media companies, Christian writer , speaker , and Executive Director of Rooted Sisters - a Christian leadership and networking organization discipling and supporting professional business women and non - profit business leaders....
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Why Are Christians So Critical Of Other Christians?
Tonights topic can step on some toes because it can get into church culture, pride, discernment, correction, social media, and what biblical unity actually looks like.You can weigh in on the app... why do Christians sometimes seem more critical of other Christians than of people outside the...
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A Tragedy to Triumph Story: From Confusion to Truth - Leilani Heppermann
What happens when the God you’re taught about doesn’t seem to be the God you experience? Growing up between cultures, Leilani’s spiritual journey was shaped by both ancestor worship and Christianity—leaving her caught between two worlds, wrestling with confusion, identity, and a painful question:...
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Spiritual Complacency - How do we stay "Stirred Up"
How do we know the difference between being spiritually content and spiritually complacent? Tricia and Jayne muse over the early warning signs that we are becoming spiritually complacent and what it looks like to “wake up” spiritually, as Scripture repeatedly calls believers to do.What would…
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10 Signs Jesus Is Coming Back Soon - Pt 2
Jesus asked us to watch and be ready for His return. How do we do this? It's framed around biblical signs and spiritual readiness, not date-setting, because Jesus was clear that no one knows the day or hour (Matthew 24:36). Lean in with your fav evening radio hosts as they reveal the "gong" that...
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10 Signs Jesus Is Coming Back Soon" Pt 1
Jesus asked us to watch and be ready for His return. How do we do this? It's framed around biblical signs and spiritual readiness, not date-setting, because Jesus was clear that no one knows the day or hour (Matthew 24:36). Lean in with your fav evening radio hosts as they reveal the "gong " that...
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Have We Forgotten How to Have Hobbies That Aren’t Productive
So many of us feel like everything must become content, income, improvement, or achievement. When did hobbies start needing a purpose? So many of us feel guilty doing something that produces nothing. Tricia and Jayne break open how this issue leven ooks different for men vs women ... girls, maybe...
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Why Are We So Afraid To Disappoint People?
Why are we SO afraid to disappoint people? We’ll disappoint ourselves, lose sleep, say yes when we mean NO… just to keep somebody else happy. Who taught us this?!We’re going there tonight on Unshakable Hope. Be honest… are you a afraid to disappoint ?
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Do Good People Go To Heaven?
When people say someone was a “good person,” what do they usually mean?Most people believe being good is enough to get into heaven. Tricia & Jayne open this topic wide open with wondering , If being better than most people is the same thing as being righteous before God.... hey- where do we get…
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Who Do Yo Trust When Everybody Claims To Be An Expert?
News, social media, medicine, parenting, faith, politics, relationships—almost everything provides experts at our fingertips. Have we reached a point where everyone with a platform feels qualified to be an expert? Tricia and Jayne bring the hype down to practical tips that sharpen our discernment.
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The Beatitudes - Special Guest Dave Martin
When Jesus preaches - we listen!
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Why Are So Many Of Us Tired Of People - But So Lonely?"
We crave connection and then cancel plans. We want community but protect our schedules. We complain nobody checks on us while rarely initiating ourselves. Are we socially overstimulated but relationally undernourished? Have we become accustomed to relationships we can mute, unfollow, or exit...
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What Are You Teaching People Is Required To Have Access To You?
Friendship, family, ministry, marriage. If somebody repeatedly treats you poorly but you continually pretend nothing happened, are you extending grace…or teaching them that nothing has consequences? Let's talk about it!
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Do We Confuse Being Affirmed With Being Loved?
Do we sometimes assume that if someone disagrees with us, they must not love us? When did affirmation become the proof that someone cares? Increasingly, society promotes the pervasive phrase “support me” and often this has come to mean “agree with me”.Could our obsession with validation actually…
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What If Your Kid Doesn't Want to Go To Church Any More?
This conversation is getting attention in Christian parenting circles right now. When does making your child attend church help—and when can parental panic make a faith struggle worse? Let's talk about it!
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Raising Boys Without Raising Walls
Tonight on Unshakeable Hope, Mark is taking the co-host chair! We’re talking about the messy, funny, challenging and rewarding lessons we learned raising boys—from giving them a voice and holding firm boundaries, to letting them make mistakes, own consequences, and discover their own faith.What…
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Schools Are Taking Phones Away- Should We Take A Harder Look At Home Too?
Almost every parent, teacher, and teen has an opinion on it—and the deeper question is really about whether adults should be willing to set limits kids may not choose for themselves. But here's the catch -Do parents feel safer knowing their child has a phone at school?Are schools geared to the...
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Are We Tired of Swiping? Why People Are Looking for Love in Real Life Again
From dating apps to church, and friendships .... convenience has actually made connection harder. What? The side effect none of us saw coming! Loneliness, a thirst for authenticity, and a loss of social skills—the butterfly effect is far-reaching. In the arena of dating, are we giving up on…
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What Does Biblical Courage Look Like ?
What is the difference between being brave and being biblically courageous?Is Biblical courage just being bold or fearless? Or is Biblical confidence going the next level -beyond bravery? Your favourite radio hosts go on a hunt for the 411 on this higher call. Spoiler Alert! - It doesn't require…
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Why Did Jesus Ask So Many Questions When He Already Knew the Answer?
Why did Jesus ask questions when He already knew the answers?Was Jesus trying to inform Himself—or reveal something in the person He was speaking to?Tricia & Jayne explore what happens in us when someone asks a good questions in conversation, in business , and even in parent child relationships....
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Maybe Your Family Doesn't Need To Do More: Finding Rhythm
We're heading into the school-year rhythm -where families can start filling every open space on the calendar. When did being a good family start meaning being a busy family? Look back, when was the last time your family had absolutely nothing planned? Are you spitting your coffee in hilarity?…
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The Lies We Tell Ourselves That Sound Spiritual
Some of the most dangerous lies are the ones wrapped in Christian language! We can make it convicting without becoming condemning by continually putting the "Christian spin" on our excuses. Tricia and Jayne dive into their own confessions like: Have you ever called fear “discernment” Have you…
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Is It Just Us... or is Everybody like this?
Where we confess the things we all do - but rarely admit! Humor, honesty, and Biblical encouragement from your two fav hosts!
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When Did We Stop Being Curious About God?
Do you think there's a difference between simply knowing about God and still being fascinated by who He is? Our seasons of discovery can move from curiosity → Scripture→ to familiarity . Can we get back to the awe and mystery of discovery?The girls chat about seeking fun and practical ways to...
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Are Our Daily Practices Helping Or Harming Our Future?
We are all being formed by something every single day, whether we realize it or not. Are our daily habits forming us into the persons we actually want to become? We usually think we become who we are through BIG decisions, but so much of who we become is shaped by what we quietly rehearse every...
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Are We Raising Strong Kids or Resilient Kids? Is there a difference?
Are we preparing our kids for a world that will protect them from hardship—or for a life in which they know how to walk through hardship with courage, wisdom, and faith? - Let's talk about it!
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People Who Changed your Life and Don't know it!
We tell your stories! Almost everyone has a person who shaped them without the other ever realizing it. A teacher who saw something in you before you saw it in yourself. A person who said one sentence to you years ago that you still remember. How about the ones who made you feel like you belonged...
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Gen Z- Record Church Attendance! They're Going, But Are They Growing?
The numbers are both encouraging and sobering. Lifeway Research found that Gen Z churchgoers demonstrate high levels of church attendance, Bible-study participation, evangelism, mentoring and service. Yay!!! Yet 52% (of Protestant and non-denominational churchgoers ages 18–28 who attend at least...
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The Hidden Burden Of Being The Strong One
What does it really mean when people call someone “the strong one”? Sometimes the strong one is often the person everyone depends on—but rarely the person anyone checks on.Emotional and mental "strength" can be a personality trait - while other times a survival response. Tricia and Jayne chase…
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Christians Cussing - Is It A Big Deal Anymore?
Tricia and Jayne are about to blow the lid off Ephesians 4:29! Is this verse really about dropping the F-bomb, or is there more to it? Does the Bible have a naughty word list, or is it all about something way deeper? Newsflash: you can be a total sweetheart and still be a master of verbal ninja...
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Stirring Up Hope In A Doubt Filled World
Faith isn’t pretending the mountain doesn’t exist. Faith is deciding that God is bigger than the mountain. Feelings will come and go, circumstances will rise and fall, but belief is a daily decision to trust the character of God. If you’re struggling today, don’t hide your unbelief—bring it to...
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Sharpening the Sword with Author & Radio Show Host Stephen Hower!
Reviewing his book, Sharpening the Sword : Tips on leadership and overcoming from History's finest! Wisdom drips like gold from this seasoned author, golfer, and retired pastor. With degrees in History and Biblical studies, Stephen's rich and endearing tips from secular and christian leaders from...
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Adult Kids "Canceling" Their Parents : The Hurt & The Hope
This is a timely topic, and one that touches a lot of families. Whether it's because of unrealistic expectations, or unresolved conflict... we hearing so much more today about adult children “canceling” their parents. As we wade into this tender topic we hope to shed light and shed HOPE for the...
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"Protecting Your Peace" Is It Becoming An Avoidance Tactic?
“Protecting your peace” can sound wise and healthy - but sometimes it becomes a spiritual-sounding excuse to avoid difficult people, necessary conversations, accountability, forgiveness, or obedience. Let's talk about it!
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Loving Difficult People Without Letting Them Control You
The word “narcissist” is used so broadly today that many people use it to describe someone who is selfish, while others are talking about someone who is emotionally abusive or has traits consistent with narcissistic personality disorder. Tonight Tricia and Jayne reveal they are not trying to...
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How Do I Make Sure I'm Not Completely Screwing Up My Kids?!
Nearly every parent has wondered this at some point. In reality, there is a difference between making parenting mistakes and being a harmful parent. Is it possible that the fear of failing our children sometimes evidence that we deeply care about them? In this episode we will be talking about…
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About this show
Pull up a chair and join us for real conversations about the questions every Christian wrestles with. Together, we’ll laugh, learn, and lean into God’s Word as we remind you that faith is not about having it all together - it’s about holding on to the One who holds it all. If you’ve been craving encouragement, truth, and a little joy for your journey, you’ve found your people. This is your safe space to breathe, believe, and build an UNSHAKABLE HOPE in Christ.
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Jayne Patton/Tricia Bartig
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