Wild Hope Rising: A Podcast for Women on Faith, Healing & Purpose

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  Ep. 47- Becky L. McCoy | When You're Too Weary For the Faith You've Known 17.09.2026 57мин

  What happens when grief, loss, or sheer weariness collide with the faith you’ve always known? In this Hope Huddle, we sit down with Becky McCoy, writer, retreat leader, spiritual director, and author of In the Company of the Weary: Ten Gentle Spiritual Practices for Your Tired Soul. After devastating loss rocked her world, followed by depression, anxiety, and chronic illness, Becky entered a wilderness that began to undo the rigid, rational faith she had known. In that wilderness, she began discovering a more experiential knowing of God and a gentler way of approaching Scripture and spiritual practices. In this conversation, we explore: What happens when suffering challenges the faith you’ve always known• Moving from knowing about God to experiencing His presence• What it means to make eye contact with suffering• Approaching Scripture from a new place• Contemplative practices that create space for God in seasons of weariness• Giving ourselves permission to encounter God without striving For the woman who is grieving, exhausted, questioning, or simply doesn’t have the energy for faith as usual, this conversation is an invitation to discover that God is still present in the wilderness. Find out more about Becky McCoy BeckyLMcCoy.comIn the Company of the Weary: Ten Gentle Spiritual Practices for Your Tired SoulSucker Punched Podcast 💥 Subscribe, review, and share with a friend who needs this conversation.    Facebook | Instagram 🌐 www.wildhoperising.com Buckle up. It’s time for Wild Hope. SEO Keywords:Christian women podcast, weary faith, faith after loss, Christian grief, widow, widow grief, finding God in grief, faith in the wilderness, spiritual practices for weary Christians, contemplative Christian practices, grief and faith, depression and faith, anxiety and faith, chronic illness and faith, spiritual exhaustion, feeling distant from God, Christian spiritual formation, Becky McCoy, In the Company of the Weary, Wild Hope Rising
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  Ep. 46 | Karrie Garcia | What Your Anger is Trying to Tell You 08.09.2026 53мин

  Anger can be uncomfortable—especially for Christian women who may have learned to suppress it, fear it, or even believe that feeling angry is wrong. But what if anger isn’t the enemy? What if it’s actually trying to tell us something? In this Hope Huddle, we sit down with Karrie Garcia, speaker, licensed life coach, author, and founder of Freedom Movement, for an honest conversation about anger, shame, triggers, and healing. In this conversation, we explore: Why we hide or suppress anger• The connection between anger and shame• What Scripture actually says about anger• What anger may be revealing beneath the surface• Why anger can seem to come out of nowhere• What happens in our bodies when we’re angry• How to respond when anger hijacks our brains and bodies• A healthy, biblical approach to processing anger Anger doesn’t have to run the show—but we don’t have to be afraid of it either. When we get honest about what’s happening beneath the surface, anger can become an invitation to deeper healing, truth, and freedom. Find our more about Karrie & Freedom Movement https://www.wearefm.org https://www.karriegarcia.com/ Instagram  |  Facebook    💥 Subscribe, review, and share with a friend who needs this conversation.    Facebook | Instagram 🌐 www.wildhoperising.com Buckle up. It’s time for Wild Hope. SEO Keywords:Christian women and anger, is anger a sin, biblical view of anger, Christian emotional health, suppressed anger, anger triggers, shame and anger, emotional healing for women, processing anger, faith and emotional health, Karrie Garcia, Freedom Movement  
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  Ep. 45 | Once Upon a Time, We Were 20: Looking Back, Growing Forward | Wild Hope Summer Porch Conversations 17.08.2026 38мин

  Pull up a chair on the porch, pour yourself a glass of lemonade, and hang out with Tammy and Sunny for another Wild Hope Summer Porch Conversation. Today, we're looking back at the women we were at 20—and this conversation got surprisingly emotional. What would you tell your 20-year-old self if you could sit across from her today? Would you correct her? Warn her? Celebrate her? Or maybe finally offer her the kindness and grace you couldn't give her then? We're talking honestly about the choices we made, the things we didn't know, the growth we can finally see, and the ways God was present in our stories long before we understood what He was doing. Because sometimes growth isn't about becoming an entirely different person. Sometimes it's about looking back and realizing that pieces of who God created you to be were there all along. In this episode, we talk about: What we wish we could tell our 20-year-old selves Looking at past versions of ourselves with compassion instead of shame Recognizing growth we couldn't see while it was happening Finding evidence of God's presence in earlier chapters of our stories Identity, maturity, regret, hope, and becoming What changes—and what has been there all along Our hope is that this conversation gives you permission to look back at the woman you used to be with a little more kindness. Maybe she wasn't as lost as you thought. Maybe God was already at work. And maybe, in more ways than you realize, you were already her.   💥 Subscribe, review, and invite others to listen in.    Facebook | Instagram 🌐 www.wildhoperising.com Buckle up. It’s time for Wild Hope.   Keywords: Christian women, Christian podcast for women, faith and personal growth, identity in Christ, Christian encouragement, healing from the past, self-compassion, overcoming shame, finding hope, spiritual growth, God’s presence, personal transformation, Christian womanhood, faith journey, looking back with grace, life lessons, purpose and calling, becoming who God created you to be, Already Her, Wild Hope Rising, Christian women’s ministry, Christian women’s podcast, hope after hard seasons          
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  Ep. 44 | Would You Rather?- Wild Hope Summer Porch Conversations 21.07.2026 41мин

  Ep. 44 | Would You Rather - Wild Hope Summer Porch Conversations Today we’re inviting you onto the porch with a glass of lemonade for a little something different. As part of our Wild Hope Summer Series, we’re stepping away from our usual conversations and making space for laughter, connection, and the simple joy of connecting hearts around the table. In this episode, Sunny and Tammy play a little game of “Would You Rather” and discover that what starts as a lighthearted conversation quickly opens the door to memories, stories, opinions, and even a few deeper thoughts about life, faith, and the seasons we’ve walked through. You’ll laugh with us, maybe find yourself answering along the way, and hopefully be inspired to gather your own people for a summer porch conversation. We’ve created a Would You Rather conversation starter download just for you! Use these questions with your spouse, friends, family, or even on a road trip. Sometimes the simplest questions lead to the best conversations. You can find the download in the show notes below and over on our Instagram page. So grab your people, pull up a chair, and make room for laughter, connection, and a little Wild Hope this summer. Would You Rather Questions for YOU! 💥 Subscribe, review, and share with a friend who needs a little joy and connection today.Facebook | Instagram🌐 www.wildhoperising.com Buckle up. It’s time for Wild Hope. Keywords/topics: summer podcast, Christian women podcast, friendship, meaningful conversations, conversation starters, summer porch conversations, faith conversations, women’s community, Christian encouragement, finding joy, cultivating hope, Wild Hope Summer Series
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  Ep 43. | How to Have a Wild Hope Summer No Matter What Season You’re In 16.06.2026 16мин

  What if summer wasn't just a season on the calendar? In this short Hope Huddle On The Go, Sunny explores the idea that our lives move through seasons much like nature does. There are winters marked by loss, springs filled with new beginnings, falls of transition and change, and summers where life feels wide open and full of possibility. But what if it's possible to experience a little summer even in the middle of winter? What if wild hope can still grow in the wilderness? In this episode, Sunny shares encouragement for cultivating a Wild Hope Summer no matter what season you find yourself in. Together we'll talk about: Finding beauty in unexpected places • Choosing hope instead of cynicism • Leaning into God's presence in every season • Living with curiosity, wonder, and adventure • Why mindset matters more than circumstances sometimes do And because this is Sunny we're talking about, there may or may not be a few spontaneous songs along the way. Whether you're walking through a difficult season or enjoying a beautiful one, this episode is an invitation to look for the goodness of God, embrace the season you're in, and cultivate a life marked by wild hope. 💥 Subscribe, review, and invite others to listen in.    Facebook | Instagram 🌐 www.wildhoperising.com Buckle up. It’s time for Wild Hope. Keywords/topics: hope in difficult seasons, finding joy in hard times, Christian encouragement, faith during difficult seasons, choosing hope, mindset and faith, God's presence in suffering, finding beauty in everyday life, personal growth, women of faith, Wild Hope Rising, joy in every season, trusting God in uncertainty
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  Ep. 42 | The Wilderness We Choose- God Waits to Be Gracious to You. 09.06.2026 28мин

  Sometimes we choose the Wilderness.  Not necessarily because we love camping- but because we love chasing temporary pleasure.  The problem is, it never satisfies, and in fact leaves us hungering, thirsting, and longing for the next “hit” of release.   In this hope huddle with Sunny Cain, she speaks with authenticity, and urgency- reminding us where we can turn when “we just can’t” anymore. In a walkthrough of Isaiah 30, and a jump over to Ezekiel 34, she highlights the beauty of the God who longs to be gracious to us, even in our denial of him, in our refusal to return to quietness and rest, in our attempts to power through in our own strength with our own solutions. And God Longs to Be Gracious.  Let’s remember the God who waits on High to Be Gracious to Us- and we will see His goodness and mercy have followed us all of our days.  💥 Subscribe, review, and share with a friend who needs this conversation.    Facebook | Instagram 🌐 www.wildhoperising.com Buckle up. It’s time for Wild Hope. Keywords/topics:  wilderness season, prayer, faith, strength, shame, loved by God, saved by grace, transformation, finding Jesus, 
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  Ep. 41 | Roger & The Three R’s- Learn to Take Thoughts Captive 02.06.2026 25мин

  This week is a solo episode with practical encouragement from Sunny Cain speaking to the reality that we sometimes live with a misplaced identity.  We answer to whispers from the thief who comes “only to steal, kill and destroy," rather than believing the truth of who God says we are.  In this episode we talk about:  The lies we have believed How to take our thoughts captive. How to move towards replacing lies with the truth What it looks like to steward our identity How to walk in integrity of being fearfully and wonderfully made.  If you have been believing lies for years- this episode has the practical encouragement you need to move forward and walk in truth.   💥 Subscribe, review, and share with a friend who needs this conversation.    Facebook | Instagram 🌐 www.wildhoperising.com Buckle up. It’s time for Wild Hope. Keywords/topics:  wilderness season, prayer, faith, strength, identity, take thoughts captive, shame, not enough, chosen, accepted, loved by God, saved by grace, transformation, renewing your mind, know God’s voice. Lies from the enemy, the good shepherd
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  Ep. 40 | Sending Out an SOS- God Responds & The Clouds Advance 23.05.2026 26мин

  Let’s live with more SOS and less, “I Got This!”   This week is a solo episode with encouragement from Sunny Cain speaking to the reality that as humans we often try to shoulder life alone.  More than self-help, or pulling up our bootstraps, sometimes a misunderstanding of who God is sits at the heart of it.   In this episode we talk about: What keeps us from crying out to God what we miss out on when we try to shoulder it alone. The reality that when we cry out to God- He Hears Us.  Strength of soul- how to access it.  Psalm 18  If you feel exhausted from shouldering it alone, if you realize you have been carrying a burden that is too heavy- this episode is for you. 💥 Subscribe, review, and share with a friend who needs this conversation.    Facebook | Instagram 🌐 www.wildhoperising.com Buckle up. It’s time for Wild Hope. Keywords/topics:  wilderness season, prayer, faith, strength, soul, crying out to God, depression, shame, forgiveness, self-help, humility, Psalm 18, hope, Jesus hears
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  Ep. 39| Prayer Pod- One for the Wilderness 12.05.2026 14мин

  Because sometimes you just need someone to pray for you.     💥 Subscribe, review, and share the love! Tag us when you listen & let us know what’s shifting in you: Facebook | Instagram 🌐 www.wildhoperising.com Buckle up — it’s time for Wild Hope. 
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  Ep 38 | Why You Still Don’t Feel Good Enough: Breaking Free from Shame 01.04.2026 57мин

  This week we are talking about something most women do not want to talk about—but almost every woman has felt: shame. It is the voice that says, “You are not enough,” “Who do you think you are?” or “You will always be a failure.” Shame does not tell us we made a mistake. It tells us we are the mistake. In this episode we talk about: • What shame is and how it differs from guilt • How shame shows up through perfectionism, people pleasing, hiding, and playing small • Why we can react defensively or spiral into negative self-talk • The difference between condemnation and conviction • How to spot shame, name it, and begin breaking free If you have ever felt like you are too much, not enough, or like you will never get it right, this conversation is for you. Because there is another sound available to us besides shame: the sound of chains falling, prison doors opening, and hope rising. Psalm 34:5 says, “Those who look to him are radiant; their faces are never covered with shame.” 💥 Subscribe, review, and share with a friend who needs this conversation.    Facebook | Instagram 🌐 www.wildhoperising.com Buckle up. It’s time for Wild Hope.   Topics: shame, shame vs guilt, feeling not good enough, negative self-talk, perfectionism, people pleasing      
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  Ep.37| Laurie Dufresne- How to Help Others Feel Seen & Heard | Listening that Transforms Relationships 25.03.2026 58мин

  Topics: communication in relationships, listening skills, feeling heard, limiting beliefs, healthy relationships We’re huddled up with Laurie Dufresne, mindset and transformation coach, to talk about how we can show up differently in our relationships by learning to truly listen. Many of us want deeper, healthier connections, but don’t always realize how our assumptions, distractions, and limiting beliefs impact the way we hear others. In this conversation, Laurie helps us understand how to help others feel seen, heard, and valued—and how that shift can transform our relationships. We talk about:• Why listening is harder than we think• What gets in the way of making others feel heard• How limiting beliefs shape communication• Simple ways to become a more present, effective listener If you want stronger, more connected relationships, this episode will give you practical ways to start. Connect with Laurie DufresneWebsite: lauriedufresnecoaching.com Course + Workbook: Breaking Free From Limiting Beliefs YouTube: Laurie Dufresne Coaching   💥 Subscribe, review, and invite others to listen     Facebook | Instagram 🌐 www.wildhoperising.com Buckle up. It’s time for Wild Hope.     SEO Keywords: communication in relationships, how to listen better, helping others feel heard, relationship communication skills, limiting beliefs, healthy relationships, Christian podcast for women, personal growth for women, Wild Hope Rising podcast      
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  Ep 36 | Why Female Friendships Feel So Hard: Natalie Runion on Comparison, Jealousy, and Sacred Sisterhood 17.03.2026 54мин

  Topics: female friendships, comparison between women, jealousy, gossip, insecurity, sacred sisterhood We’re huddled up with Natalie Runion, speaker, pastor, author, and creator of the Raised to Stay community. Natalie is known for tackling hard conversations with honesty and courage, including church hurt, leadership struggles, and the complex dynamics women often face in relationships with each other. In this episode we talk about her new book, I Don’t Even Like Women: And Other Lies That Get in the Way of Sacred Sisterhood. Let’s be honest. Many women deeply long for meaningful friendships, but insecurity, comparison, jealousy, and past hurt can make those relationships feel complicated and risky. Instead of pursuing connection, we often protect ourselves. In this conversation we peel back the layers behind that familiar phrase, “I don’t even like women,” and explore what is really underneath it. We talk about: Why female friendships can feel complicated Comparison, jealousy, and insecurity between women Practical ways to build real, supportive friendships Natalie also shares the story behind her well known “little black boxes” on Instagram and how they became a place where many women felt seen, understood, and defended during difficult seasons. If you’ve ever struggled with friendships with other women but still long for deep connection, this conversation will encourage you and challenge some of the narratives we’ve accepted about one another. Because beneath the tension, comparison, and misunderstandings, there is often a deeper longing: Belonging   Connect with Natalie Runion InstagramRaised to Stay CommunityBook: I Don’t Even Like Women: And Other Lies That Get in the Way of Sacred Sisterhood 💥 Subscribe, review, and invite others to listen in    Facebook | Instagram 🌐 www.wildhoperising.com Buckle up. It’s time for Wild Hope. SEO Keywords female friendships, why female friendships are hard, Natalie Runion interview, comparison between women, jealousy between women, Christian women friendships, sacred sisterhood, overcoming insecurity in friendships, women supporting women, Wild Hope Rising podcast, faith based encouragement for women  
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  Ep 35 | Dr. Saundra Dalton Smith on Being Fully Known: Emotional Rest, Belonging, and Surrender 11.03.2026 59мин

  Topics: Emotional rest, belonging, surrender as posture, and freedom from performance We are huddled up with Dr. Saundra Dalton Smith to talk about her book Being Fully Known The Joyful Satisfaction of Beholding, Becoming, and Belonging. Dr. Saundra is a board certified physician, international speaker, bestselling author, and founder of Restorasis. She blends biblical truth, science, and personal experience to help women move beyond performance and into emotional rest. In this conversation we explore what it means to be fully known by God and how that truth becomes an invitation into rest. We talk about: Why our culture conditions us to prove our worth through productivity• How surrender is a posture of trust• Why emptiness becomes an invitation to be filled• The barriers of fear, rejection, and self protection• What belonging looks like when we stop performing Dr. Saundra also shares insight on how emotional rest impacts physical health and daily life, and she invites women to take an honest look at where they need deeper rest. Take the Rest Quiz at restquiz.com to discover your rest needs and begin moving toward greater awareness and freedom. Connect with Dr. Saundra Dalton Smith Instagram Podcast: I Choose My Best Life Website 💥 Subscribe, review, and invite others to listen in    Facebook | Instagram 🌐 www.wildhoperising.com Buckle up. It’s time for Wild Hope.
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  Ep 34 | How to Overcome Fear, Self Doubt, and the Internal Voices That Hold You Back 04.03.2026 52мин

  Topics: Overcoming fear, self doubt, and the internal voices that hold you back Have you ever started moving toward something meaningful only to feel an internal pushback that stalls your progress? Maybe it shows up as fear. Self doubt. Comparison. Perfectionism. People pleasing. Or that quiet voice that tells you to stop before you start. In this episode, we name resistance for what it is. Resistance is not always a stop. Sometimes it is a signal. But it does not get to drive your decisions. We talk about the internal voices that try to hold you back and how to recognize them without letting them call the shots. Instead of freezing when fear shows up, you can learn to separate the voice from your identity and choose action anyway. In this conversation, we explore: Why fear and self doubt show up when you step into growth  How to identify the voices that sabotage progress The difference between discernment and destructive resistance Practical ways to talk back to the thoughts that hold you back The “Even Though” Method. (Psalm 23) When you learn to name the voice, you regain authority over your direction. Resistance may speak.But it does not decide. 💥 Subscribe, review, and invite others to listen in    Facebook | Instagram 🌐 www.wildhoperising.com Buckle up. It’s time for Wild Hope. SEO Keywords:Christian women podcast, overcoming fear, self doubt, how to stop self sabotage, feeling stuck, spiritual growth for women, breaking fear cycles, overcoming perfectionism, people pleasing recovery, moving forward in faith, emotional resilience for women, faith based encouragement
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  Ep 33 | From Lip Service to Lived Trust; How to Let God Be God 24.02.2026 53мин

  What does it actually look like to trust God- not just say we do? In this episode of the Fresh Sound, New Ground series, we’re confronting the tension many women live in: we say we trust God, yet we still try to control outcomes, fix people, carry what isn’t ours, and strive in our own strength. When control fails, we often swing to worry or helplessness. But real trust looks different. This conversation is an invitation to move beyond lip service faith and into lived trust, a posture of open-handed surrender where we stop trying to control and let God be God.  Because the truth is simple: Only God can do what only God can do. In this episode, we explore: The subtle ways control, worry, and striving reveal where trust is lacking How “lip service trust” shows up in everyday life The emotional and spiritual cost of trying to carry what belongs to God What open-handed trust actually looks like in real life A simple prayer posture: God help. God guide. God provide. The Fresh Sound From lip service → to lived trust 💥 Subscribe, review, and invite others to listen in    Facebook | Instagram 🌐 www.wildhoperising.com Buckle up. It’s time for Wild Hope.   Keywords Christian women podcast, trusting God, surrender control to God, faith over fear, spiritual growth for women, letting go and trusting God, Christian encouragement, open handed trust, God help God guide God provide, Wild Hope Rising podcast, 
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  Ep 32 | Step Into Your Own Progress 17.02.2026 52мин

  In this week’s Hope Huddle, we talk about the gap many women live in between longing for change and actually participating in it. We say we want growth. We want forward movement in our health, relationships, faith, and everyday life. Yet often we remain stuck. Aware, but unmoving. Hoping, but not stepping. Through John 5 and the encounter at Bethesda, we explore the disruptive question Jesus asks, “Do you want to be made well?” This question reveals the difference between wanting change and participating in it. The man explains his situation, but does not move. Many of us do the same. We unpack the mindsets that quietly keep us stuck and camping in hard places instead of walking through them. In this episode, we talk about• The difference between longing for change and stepping into it• How victim thinking keeps us explaining instead of acting• Why comparison distracts us from stewarding our own progress• The illusion of pity and how it quietly stalls growth• The difference between complacency and true contentment• Why forward movement requires participation, not perfection Progress does not come from waiting until everything is right. It begins when we move with what we have. Faith often looks like action before clarity. Jesus invites transformation, but He does not force it. This episode is an invitation to stop waiting, stop explaining, and start participating. Pick up your mat. Take the step. Step into your own progress. 💥 Subscribe, review, and invite others to listen in    Facebook | Instagram 🌐 www.wildhoperising.com Buckle up. It’s time for Wild Hope.   Keywords:step into your own progress, Christian growth for women, how to stop feeling stuck, faith and action, personal responsibility and faith, overcoming victim mindset, comparison and jealousy, self pity and growth, complacency vs contentment, moving forward in faith, Christian personal growth podcast, John 5 lesson, spiritual growth for women  
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  Ep. 31 | When Yes Is Costing You: Growing Your No and Protecting Your Yes 10.02.2026 42мин

  In this week’s Hope Huddle, we talk about a struggle so many women quietly carry: saying yes out of pressure, obligation, or people-pleasing and slowly losing themselves in the process. When every yes is driven by expectation instead of discernment, the cost shows up as exhaustion, resentment, burnout, and disconnection from what actually matters. We explore why saying yes so often feels easier than saying no, and how busyness can become both a badge of honor and a form of avoidance. For many women, being needed, being productive, or being the strong one has quietly become part of their identity. But just because you can say yes does not mean you should. In this episode, we talk about• Why people-pleasing, performance, and fear drive so many of our yeses• The hidden cost of overcommitment on our physical, emotional, spiritual, and relational health• How to recognize when your yes is no longer aligned with your values or God’s invitation• What it actually looks like to grow your no and protect your yes without guilt• Why boundaries are not about withdrawal, but about honesty and stewardship We return to this anchor truth throughout the conversation:  Just because you can, doesn’t mean you should. Learning to grow your no is not about becoming unavailable. It is about becoming intentional, discerning, and faithful with what has actually been entrusted to you. This episode is for the woman who feels stretched thin, overwhelmed, or quietly resentful of commitments she once agreed to with good intentions. It is an invitation to stop living from pressure and start living from wisdom. Listener Resource- Become a No ProWe have included a worksheet in the show notes to help you begin growing your no, clarifying your yes, and discerning what needs to shift in this season. 💥 Subscribe, review, and invite others to listen in    Facebook | Instagram 🌐 www.wildhoperising.com Buckle up. It’s time for Wild Hope. Keywords:Christian podcast for women, learning to say no, people pleasing, boundaries, burnout, overwhelm, discernment, faith based podcast, protecting your yes, growing your no
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  Ep. 30 | What Am I Thinking? How to Take Your Thoughts Captive and Live Free 03.02.2026 35мин

  This week I’m flying solo (Sunny Cain) and sharing my personal testimony about the mind—how our thoughts shape our lives and how they can slowly, subtly take control if left unchecked. Growing up in a cult taught me that the mind can be shaped and influenced in ways we don’t always notice. But I also learned the faithfulness of God and the power of His Word to protect, guide, and set us free. In this episode, we explore: How fear, worry, comparison, and old patterns can hijack your thinking The difference between a mind bound by lies and a mind built on truth How Scripture provides clarity, peace, and freedom Practical ways to actively choose what you think about before thoughts take hold If you’ve ever asked yourself, “What am I thinking?” or felt trapped by recurring thoughts, this episode will help you steward your thoughts, renew your mind, find peace, and live free. Connect with Wild Hope Rising:💥 Subscribe, review, and invite others to listen in! | 🌐 Buckle up — it’s time for Wild Hope   Keywords:renewing your mind, take thoughts captive, mental clarity, break anxiety loops, control your thoughts, live free, faith and mind, guard your thoughts, Christian mental health, freedom from worry  
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  Ep. 29 | Revelation over Resolution: Responding to What God Is Revealing 22.01.2026 47мин

  In this Hope Huddle, we dive into how women can move forward with clarity, courage, and hope, even when life feels overwhelming, obligations are piling up, and the pressure to “do it all” is real. We explore how responding to what God is revealing, rather than pushing through out of obligation or expectation, can help you make intentional, sustainable choices that honor your heart, bandwidth, and purpose. As we step into a new season, many women find themselves navigating the pressure, expectations, and “shoulds” that come with trying to move forward. Chasing resolutions, driven by obligation, fear, or people-pleasing, often leaves us exhausted, disconnected, or stuck in cycles of overwhelm. This episode invites you to pause, reflect, and let God guide your next steps, so your decisions are intentional, sustainable, and hope-filled. We also explore the different postures we navigate new seasons from: The Apathetic, who feel stuck or discouraged by past disappointments; The Ambitious, who try to push through with sheer willpower; and The Expectant, who learn to pause, reflect, and act with clarity and discernment. This conversation is a reminder that lasting change comes from wisdom, prayer, and reflection—not from pressure, proving, or self-reliance. If you’re wrestling with questions like: How do I move forward with clarity without burning out? How can I make choices that honor my time, emotional energy, and God-given purpose? How do I stop responding out of obligation and start responding to what God is revealing? …this series kickoff episode is full of encouragement, practical insight, and faith-filled guidance to help you move forward in your story with intention, courage, and hope. Connect & Keep the Hope Going! 💥 Don’t forget to subscribe, review, and invite others to listen in! Follow Wild Hope Rising    Facebook | Instagram 🌐 www.wildhoperising.com Buckle up — it’s time for Wild Hope
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  Ep. 28 | Dean Sikes – When Your Pain Becomes a Platform: How God Heals What We Hide 13.01.2026 50мин

  In this Hope Huddle,  Sunny Cain sits down with Dean Sikes, author, speaker, and advocate whose “You Matter” message has reached millions around the world. Dean shares the story behind the impressive life, the hidden pain, and the incredible way God chose to use the very thing he once worked hardest to hide. After carrying a secret for 22 years, Dean opens up about abuse, shame, and the journey toward healing, and how God has redeemed his story in a way he never could have imagined. At Wild Hope Rising, we often talk about wilderness seasons, the places where we feel limited, disconnected, or fenced in by parts of our story we don’t know how to face. Dean’s story is a powerful reminder that God does not waste our pain. In this conversation, we talk about how the place of deepest shame can become the place of greatest connection, and how what once felt like a barrier can become the very platform God uses to help others feel seen, heard, and deeply valued. What is most striking about Dean’s story is not just that he found healing, but that God continues to use the most painful part of his past to bring hope, belonging, and freedom to others. The place he once tried to outrun is now the place he ministers from. The story he once kept hidden is now the story helping people around the world believe that they matter. Connect with Dean Sikes & Keep the Hope Going! Dean’s You Matter Ministry Facebook | Instagram | YouTube 💥 Don’t forget to subscribe, review, and invite others to listen in! Follow Wild Hope Rising    Facebook | Instagram 🌐 www.wildhoperising.com Buckle up — it’s time for Wild Hope