Hope In The Mourning

Mikayla Sloat knows all too well that evil lurks in the darkness. As a young child, her innocence was preyed upon. She shares her vulnerable testimony of healing and turning to the Lord for refuge. How can you forgive the unforgivable and how can the Lord redeem such loss and sorrow? Will He shine light in the depths of darkness?  

What if you could face the end of your life with absolute peace instead of panic? It sounds impossible, but it is actually the birthright of every believer. In this episode, I sit down with Pastor Cary Hardy to explore the journey from Slaves to Sons. We discuss why intimacy with Jesus is the ultimate cure for the fear of death, and how you can trade the dread of the unknown for the comfort of a Father's embrace.  

When Kelly and Justin each experience the devastating loss of a spouse, God meets them in their grief and slowly restores hope and joy.Listen as they share how God brought them together, how they navigate life as a newly formed family of eleven, and how they continue to walk the path of healing side by side.  

Serving starving children in Nigera, Mandolyn, shares her minisry, Carry Them with us. We dive into what it looks like to serve our missionaries as they serve people all over the world. This unique ministry cares for mothers and infant children, feeding them with physical food and spiritual food which leads to life everlasting.  

For over 40 years, Peter has faithfully cared for his wife, Gracie, a double amputee—an experience that led them to launch Hope for the Caregiver and Standing with Hope, providing both encouragement and prosthetic limbs to those in need. In this episode, Peter shares the unseen weight caregivers carry and offers practical, biblical insight on how the church can come alongside them with meaningful support.  

After a tragic car accident took the life of her one month old son, Matthew, Alexandrya learned what it feels like to be carried by Jesus through sorrow.  

Have you ever felt like your heart was too heavy to praise the Lord? This episode declares that every act of lament and trust in the Lord is an act of worship. Learn how to raise a hallelujah...even in the dark. 

This episode covers the unique hardship of living with chronic and comprehensive suffering. Karrie is trained in Biblical counseling and authored her book, ""Limping Heavenward"" after many years of walking this trying and often lonely path."  

The loss of a dad is a deep wound to the heart, but the loss of a godly father also leaves a legacy of joy and faith. This lighthearted episode invites you to sit down with Stu Epperson, president of the Truth Network and Robby Dilmore, host of a myriad of radio programs and discusses the faithfulness of God in the loss of a father.

As Christians, we are all counselors at times, but are we good ones? This episode explores Biblical counseling and why it's valuable for every believer.  

Noelle joins us to talk about her challenges and victories as a now 14 year old who was born weighing only 12 ounces.  

Born weighing only 12 ounces, Tom and Jill's daughter fought for life in the NICU. They share their story of hope as precious life hung in the balance.  

When a military doctor passes away unexpectedly, God carries his wife and 5 young children through their sorrow. 

Connect 2 Ministries serves restaveks in Haitie; they put their own lives on the line to rescue these precious children. We sit down with the founder of C2M. *This episode contains content that may be hard to hear. Listener discression advised. 

Truth For Life pastor, Alistair Begg, challenges us to saturate ourselves in God's Word so we are prepared for life and for death.  

Zoe and her husband suffered with infertility for many years. After being blessed with two boys, she hears silence in the ultraound room. How can a couple continue to praise the Lord as they surrender their precious baby into His hands?  

After the loss of their teenage son, Jason,  in 2017, Ben and Stephanie discuss the question on every grieving heart: "Is this grief going to last forever?"  

A Stanford graduated lawyer, Lara finds herself bed ridden for years with an unknown illness. Matt, a friend from church, faithfully encourages her and they fall in love. When Matt is diagnosed with terminal cancer before their wedding, they learn to sing praises...even through fire.  

When a pastor and his wife walk through the death of their baby girl in the second trimester,  followed by a cancer diagnosis, thier faith is tested. They recount with beautiful vulnerability how God deepened their love for Him in floods of sorrow.  

Do pastors respond perfectly to suffering? Paul Lamey discusses various sufferings and the theology behind why bad things happen to "good" people.   

Raised Amish, Mati lives a life that embraces an old-world simplicity. When the Lord places a special-needs daughter in her arms, her life becomes complex yet filled with the beauty of a God who is near and faithful.   

Singer, Songwriter and drummer, David Zimmer, dives into the deep meaning of Soveriegn Grace's song "Come All You Unworthy" and helps ignite our hearts with a thrill of hope this Christmas season.  

Lisa shares her testimony of how the Lord sustained her in the suddenloss of her daughter, Taylor.  

Pastor Anthony Kidd offers the hope of heaven for heavy hearts.

A chronic sufferer and cancer survivor, Michael opens up about what it means to mourn in a godly, manly fashion.  

Brandon and Kristen discuss their individual perspectives on the brief life of their daughter, Annabelle.  

Sarah bravely shares her testimony of abuse, survival and hope.

Elyse has battled anxiety for much of her life. She shares her struggle and how faith in Christ transformed her anxiety

Pastor and Author of Dark Valleys, Todd Smith, has an honest discussion about depression within the church .  

When a drunk driver takes the life of her husband of 5 week, Brighton's trust in the Lord is tested.

Grace to You Executive Director, Phil Johnson, joins the program to discruss finishing the Christian race without falling away or growing luke warm. How do we keep our faith strong until it becomes sight?

Tanner was hospitalized after experiencing severe postpartum depression. She shares what is helpful and what is harmful to women in similar circumstances, and how the Lord restored her joy.  

When all seems forgotten and her mother is lost to Alzheirmer's, Vanessa clings to the Character of Jesus.  

Dr. Nicholas Schoenbachler discusses common misunderstandings in miscarriage and helps us learn how to best comfort mothers and fathers who experience the loss of an unborn baby.  

Following a horrific motorcycle accident, Faith sees the mercies of the Lord play out in her son's life.

Brooke suddenly became a widow with a 12 month old son. As she leaned on the Lord, he led her to form a ministry that shares the hope of Jesus to other young widows

Depression: A Profound sense of helplessness and Hopelessness. Often seen as a taboo topic among Christians, John takes us through the honest, hard truth of his experience through deep depression as a follower of Christ

Pastor Jonny Ardavanis reminds us how true peace is rooted in an understanding of the character of God. 

Faced with losing his wife to cancer and two of his kids to overdose, Win's tragedies lead him to a testimony of faith in Christ. 

Dolores and Logan have each been memorizing large portions of Scripture for decades. They share their wisdom and how Scripture equipped them for trials.

Mike recalls his frightening hospitalization due to Covid.  

When the unthinkable happens, Gabby trust the lord as she begins life as a single mother of 6

The path through infertility is often painful and confusing. Spencer and Melanie share their individual thoughts and feelings on trusting God through infertility. Spencer also shares how PTSD, after his time at war as a medic in the Army, has affected his marriage and his life.

After Briggs tragically drowned, Mesha found grace in her grief and began sharing her testimony of a fath that refused to be silenced, despite her heart-shattering loss. 

Joni Eareckson Tada discusses her accident and how it reshaped her life, leading her to her international ministry, Joni and Friends.

Jill and Brandon continue their conversation, telling us how griefand joy can mingle in a godly way

Jill and Brandon walk us through the dark valley of the sudden loss of their 14 year old daughter and Jill cancer diagnosis

Dr. Quinn discuss the goodness of God despite the many trials he has faced including the death of his beloved wife, Beth

Pastor Coates was imprisoned in Canada for keep the doors of his church open for worship during Covid

David, writer from Sovereign Grace, discusses the power of music in grief