Hope for the Moment with Allison Brost

Earlier this year my publisher let me know that my book "Grateful" wasn't going to be a stand-alone book, it was going to be the first in an entire series of 30-day devotionals! I was so thrilled to get to sit down this week with the author of that next book, Carolyn Lacey, and chat about her new book "Amazed: 30 Days of Growing in Awe of God." We talk about the surprising overlap between a life of gratitude and awe, how understanding God's character can deepen our own sense of awe, and the surprising ways awe leads us to an everyday life of peace and joy.

How do you find rest while also following your dreams? In this episode I sit down with my good friend April Fry, co-founder of Ten Minas Ministry, a retreat center and haven for pastors and their families to find rest, relaxation and renewal.Listen in as April shares how God used years of near-constant moves to connect her and her family to the church abroad and open their hearts with a deep desire to start a ministry to prevent pastoral burn-out. We talk about rest, the importance of self-care and how coming to the end of ourselves isn't the break-down of our dreams, but rather the very beginning of God showing up to do what only He can do.

Join me as I sit down with my sweet friend Maria Segerholm who's joining us all the way from SWEDEN! She's a talented Christian singer/songwriter and her journey of writing and releasing music holds nuggets of truth for you, no matter your stage in life.We chat about hope for our own seasons of waiting, creativity based on a Creator God, and the powerful truths that held her during a difficult season recovering from a rare stroke. Listen in as we share about faith, resilience, and the powerful truths we can stake our lives on when life isn't looking like what we'd expected.

She just released her new book "Return to Jesus" and today we're talking all about the power of the return: through prayer, surrender, and the open door of vulnerability that allows us to turn toward Jesus not only individually, but collectively.Listen in as we talk about everyday grace, holding on to Jesus as a family, and what it looks like to continually return to Jesus in your ordinary life.

Join me as I welcome Matt and Jessica Crosson to the podcast and hear the remarkable journey God's taken them on from worship pastors to global missionaries. We talk about the importance of serving right where God has you, the impact of our stories and sharing what God has done, and how to involve the whole family in a life of service. Tune in for an inspiring discussion that encourages you to see the extraordinary in everyday moments, to engage deeply with your faith and community, and to have bold faith in a BIG God.

Today I welcome Tabitha Yates, an author and mental health expert, to share her powerful journey of overcoming trauma through faith. Tabitha opens up about her struggles with mental health, the challenges of growing up in an abusive household, and how her faith played a pivotal role in her healing process. Through vulnerability and resilience, she reveals how embracing God's kindness and compassion helped her break free from the chains of her past. Join us as we explore the intersection of faith and mental health, and discover the hope and healing that can be found in the midst of life's darkest moments.

In this heartfelt episode of the Hope for the Moment podcast, I welcome Jessika Sanders, a devoted mother, author, and founder of Praying Through Ministries. Jessika shares her amazing journey from the absolute breaking point to a place of sharing hope and healing for families who are walking through medical crisis. Tune in to hear Jessika's inspiring story of resilience, faith, and the power of prayer.

Today I sit down with Amber Palmer, a fellow blogger and devoted mother, to explore the intricate dance of balancing motherhood with personal growth. Amber shares her journey from being a high-achieving teacher to embracing the unpredictable yet rewarding world of raising teens. Together, they discuss the challenges of letting go of perfectionism, finding peace amidst chaos, and the transformative power of faith in navigating life's transitions. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about embracing imperfections and discovering strength in vulnerability.

In this conversation, I sit down with author and blogger Kelsey Scism to talk about the unexpected route God took her to writing her recent book "One Year with Jesus" a devotional aimed at middle-school girls, but one chock full of Biblical truth to glean no matter your age! We discuss the impact of grief on her faith journey, the unexpected way God led Kelsey to writing, and plenty of lessons on parenting and letting go of control as we discuss the in's and out's of everyday life with kids at home. I hope you enjoy this conversation as two fellow moms chat about the behind-the-scenes of motherhood and writing and truly trusting that God is leading it all.

I'm chatting this week with my friend Katie Faris, a pastor's wife, mother to five, and author who recently released her third book titled "Every Hour I Need You." It's a theme that's woven throughout our conversation as we explore areas of motherhood, writing, and the everyday challenges of life where we truly find that in our own lack, God is more than enough. It's through these rock-solid, unwavering attributes of God that Katie shares insights from her devotional, 'Every Hour I Need You,' emphasizing that God will be sufficient in whatever season you may be facing.

I'm so excited to share with you a little bit of the backstory that led to starting this podcast, Hope for the Moment, in this candid conversation with my dear friend, Heather Hageness. She's been a big part of this journey from the very start and today we sit down and chat about all things beginnings, from watching God transform the heartache of relational conflict and hard church transitions into leading us into a space of life-giving community and restoration. I hope today's episode reminds you that there is hope and goodness being written in the long haul of your story, even in the midst of hard seasons.