From Hardship to Hope
Do you long for hope amid mental, emotional, or relational struggles? Join mental health coach, author, and trauma survivor, Tammy Kennington on From Hardship to Hope--the podcast for Christian women navigating motherhood, mental health, and matters of faith. If you need Biblical support, encouragement, and actionable tips, this show is for you. tammykennington.substack.com
When Grief Comes Again: A Woman's Journey Through Widhood, Family Loss, and Unshakeable Faith
Nuggets of Wisdom
“He was ready to just be there and do whatever we needed.”
“We knew that when things go wrong you…find solutions and pray that God will guide you.”
“We…need a good sense of humor when things are going on because it relieves stress.”
“Be honest with God. Tell Him how you feel because He’s the one who can comfort.”
“Instead of looking at the hard stuff, look upward.”
“Look above the circumstances because the circumstances will change.”
Author Bio
Karen...
Listening for God in a Loud World
Nuggets of Wisdom
* “I am consistently breaking free from what my [spiritual] mentor calls left-brained discipleship, where I prayed all the time. But I don’t know if you could really call it prayer because I was doing all the talking. It’s been a process…to communicate with the Lord as Father, as Friend, as Savior.”
* “As long as I kept showing up, the Lord would steadily increase my ability to sense His presence and hear His voice.”
* “We often want to jump to the ‘take your hearts captive’ phrase before we process, and then it...
From Victim to Victor: Finding Healing and Hope Through Jesus Christ
Nuggets of Wisdom
“We are not victims. We are victors in Jesus Christ.”
“I could choose to forgive.”
“My hope continues to be in our Savior and Lord, Jesus Christ, and His promise that He will restore the years the locust has eaten.”
“If our theology is off, our life is going to be off.”
“Just because God is sovereign over all, doesn’t make Him responsible for all.”
“God has given each of us free will, and He has chosen not to violate our free will.”
“If He had pre-progra...
When God Allows Suffering: The Transformative Power of Loss
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Click here to listen to our previous discussion about loneliness (Season 2).
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Breaking Free: Healing from Childhood Abuse, Cult Trauma, and Restoring the Heart”
Nuggets of Wisdom
* “It all comes down to the fact that I am a redeemed, transformed…woman.”
* “When you tell your story, there is something that happens in your healing.”
* “God can come in and change [your] story.”
* “Let others help you.”
* “Surround yourself with worship.”
* “Don’t listen to the lies of the Enemy.”
* “Hold the hem of Jesus—hold it tight.”
Author Bio
Mischelle Saunders-Gottsch is the Founder/CEO of Altered Stories Ministry and Podcast Host of the Altered Stories Show. She is t...
Holding On When It Hurts: A Story of Faith and Hope
Nuggets of Wisdom
“All of a sudden, I recognized that God had a battle plan for my dad. And it wasn’t the battle plan that I had. It wasn’t the way I thought things were going to work.”
“The Lord was there, and he was saying, ‘I am going to fight for him to the end. I’m standing at the door, and I’m knocking.’”
“I had to just trust Jesus.”
“We have to be very careful that we’re exercising smart boundaries.”
“Sometimes I get it backwards, and I don’t...
The Journey Through Grief: Strategies for Healing Amidst Loss
Nuggets of Wisdom
* “I found key times throughout the day to give myself permission to grieve.”
* “Lean into Jesus. Lean into the grief and let myself feel.”
* “Express what you’re feeling.”
* “Ask for help.”
* “Pray. Pray, pray, pray.”
* “Surrender it all to Jesus.”
* “People may hurt us, but people also help heal us.”
About the Author
Amy Robnik Joob is an award-winning author, certified life coach, and empowerment speaker. Amy is commissioning pioneers through her Arise and Flourish and Arising Author coaching pr...
Never Alone: Experiencing God's Nearness in Pain
Nuggets of Wisdom
* “I needed mature Christian women around me to say, “I love you. I am sorry. This is really hard.”
* “The enemy thought he was going to derail me. And God was like, ‘I will not waste this.’ “
* “I try to make sure that rather than going into spiritual mother mode...(I ask) how can I love you in this season?”
* “Pray and ask the Lord to give you wisdom on who is safe community.”
* “God has always been faithful to show me His nearness.”
* “I believe that hope is activ...
The Unseen Fight: Faith, Feelings, and Mental Wellness
“Sometimes you just need those sweet little truths. Those sweet little, one-sentence Bible verses.”
“It’s a mental battle—dividing that line between what I’m feeling and what is fact.”
“While our emotions and our feelings can often give us insight to what is going on inside of us, they are not the truth to hold onto.”
“Those feelings are real, but they aren’t reliable.”
“God is not going to mess up His plan.”
“There is great peace and rest knowing someone else has control of this.”
About the Author
You...
Trusting God Through Terminal Illness and Pain: A Story of Faith
Nuggets of Wisdom
“He doesn’t give us grace in advance of what we’re going to need. He gives us grace for today. Grace for the moment.”
“I realized there was a huge connection between joy and purpose in suffering.”
“Whatever you’re going through—even a terminal illness—you can trust the One who died for you.”
“My focus was, ‘Alright, Lord, how are you going to use this?”
“That conversation brought Job to the point where even if he didn’t know the purpose, He knew the God of purpose.”
“Ther...
From Grief To Grace: Trusting God Through Unexpected Journeys
Nuggets of Wisdom
“The Lord taught me to begin to relinquish that dream to Him so that He could replace that dream with a better dream, a better plan, or he could affirm and confirm that was his dream for me.”
“As we begin to ask the Lord, ‘In my pain, God, will you use me to bring joy and encouragement to others?’ That is not a prayer He will overlook.”
“I began to see there was something in this journey. This barren season could bring joy.”
“Ian helped others bridge this issue of raci...
Dreams Deferred: Embracing Hope in Loss and Adoption
In this season's latest episode,Dreams Deferred: Embracing Hope in Loss and Adoption, Maureen Miller shares about how we can trust God in every circumstance.
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Beyond the Hurt: Embracing Jesus as Our Anchor
Nuggets of Wisdom
* “The only one that can fix us is the One that created us.”
* “Do we keep fighting to save it, or do we cut the loss and go forward clean?”
* “Don’t be afraid. We gotcha. You’re going to be okay.”
* “Joy isn’t circumstantial. Joy is a heart attitude or heart posture.”
* “Anchor into what is never gonna move. And the only thing that never changes—ever, ever—is Jesus.”
Author Bio
Sheila Preston Fitzgerald is alive today only by the Grace...
For Such a Time as This: Embracing God's Definition of Beauty
Nuggets of Wisdom
* You can have confidence while shaking in your boots.
* if we’re fearful, he will meet us in those fears, too.
* Look for the doors of opportunity.
Bible Study PDF
Deborah Rutherford is a poet, author, and podcaster dedicated to sharing hope and encouragement. She speaks from the experience of being a redeemed prodigal daughter, using her life as a vibrant testament to God’s unwavering love and transformative grace. Deborah is also an award-winning makeup artist and the voice behi...
Empowered by Purpose-Lessons in Boldness from Esther
Nuggets of Wisdom
* Esther teaches us what to WEAR to a crisis—
Working with others
Eradicating the (spiritual) Enemy
Acting wisely
Remembering who you are
* If He has a plan, He provides.
* The B in bold reminds me to be on the lookout.
O means being open to whatever is in your hand.
The L in bold means to let the Holy Spirit lead.
The D means to put down any lies of the Devil.
Au...
For Such a Time as This-Praying, Parenting, and Persevering in a Prodigal Season
Nuggets of Wisdom
* God's Word and His promises became the anchor and the things I stood on in the
middle of the battle.
* It was a spiritual battle.
The enemy comes to seek, kill and destroy.
And that was my aha moment—when I realized I wasn't fighting against my children. I was fighting against a spiritual battle.
* The key essential weapon is prayer.
* It's the blood of Christ that can change everything.
* God chose you,
whether yo...
Called for This Moment-Living Your Esther Season
Companion Bible Study for Today’s Episode
Scripture Reading Plan
Called for This Moment-Living Your Esther Season
Nuggets of Wisdom
* It's going to be different, but there is a whole second act. This is a time to look back at what you did well...and move into your next thing.
* What are you going to do to build the Kingdom now?
* I heard the Lord speak in my spirit. He said three words, "Am I enough?" I heard Him say, "I Am." And at that moment, the bu...
Esther-Wisdom from a Gilded Cage
Nuggets of Wisdom
* Esther models what it means to lead with discernment.
* Influence is not always loud.
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Printable Scripture Plan and Journaling Prompts
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Season 3-Trailer
That's my prayer for you.
You are positioned on purpose for such a time as this.
Maybe this is your Esther moment,
and maybe this season will be what gives you courage to say yes.
We invite you to subscribe and share this podcast with a friend who needs it.
Perhaps journal through Esther for this week.
Pray about where God might be calling you to act in faith.
So thank you for joining me.
I'm Tammy Kennington, and this is From Hardship...
A Prayer for Renewal
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Season 2: It's a Wrap
Click the link and let me know how I can come alongside you in future seasons, articles, and posts.
https://tammykennington.substack.com/i/161934271/how-can-i-come-alongside-you
Peace and grace,
Tammy
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Recovering Hope in Loneliness and Loss
Have you lost a loved one? Do you long for the sound of their laugh? The inside jokes? Moments only shared by the two of you?
Whether you know the pain of losing a beloved spouse, child, parent, or other precious one, you know the loneliness the loss of that dear one’s presence creates. Today’s guest understands your heartache and offers practical strategies to help you manage, cope, and move ahead.
International author and speaker Haddasah Treu shares about her painful experience with loneliness after the unexpected loss of her husband and how her...
Identifying the Root of Loneliness
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If you're thinking you'll always be stuck in loneliness,
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I have an amazing guest who shares practical steps you can take today to help you cope,
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overcome,
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and draw closer to God.
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I'm talking about the lovely Julia Fisk,
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nationally board-certified health and wellness coach,
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functional medicine-certified health coach,
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award-winning author,
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podcaster,
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speaker,
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and creator of the...
Loneliness Like Elijah's
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Do you long for hope amid mental, emotional, or everyday struggles?
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Join mental health coach,
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Tammy Kennington,
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the podcast for Christian women navigating motherhood,
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Overcoming Loneliness by Pouring Into Others
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Strategies for Overcoming Loneliness in Tough Seasons
Do you long for hope amid life's struggles and challenges? Then join author, certified mental health coach and inner healing prayer practitioner Tammy Kennington on From Hardship to Hope, the podcast for Christian navigating life through a faith based lens.
If you need biblical support, encouragement and actionable tips, this show is for you. Welcome. I'm your host, Tammy Kennington. Today we continue delving into the topic of loneliness with guest expert Don Dawn Ward.
Dawn is a speaker, writer and Bible teacher. She is the founder of the Faith to Flourish, a ministry offering...
The God Who Sees: Finding Light in Loneliness
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Embracing Loneliness:
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Do you long for hope amid life struggles and challenges?
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Then join author and life coach Tammy Kennington on From Hardship to Hope,
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the podcast for Christian women navigating life through a faith-based lens.
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If you need biblical support, encouragement, and actionable tips, this show is for you.
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Welcome.
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I'm your host, Tammy Kennington.
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I'm so glad you've joined me for the first episode of season two.
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Today,
<...Season 2 Launching Soon!
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It's a Wrap!
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The Power of Forgiveness
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Effective Methods to Treat PTSD
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Do you long for hope amid mental, emotional, or everyday struggles?
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Join life coach,
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author,
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and trauma survivor Tammy Kennington on From Hardship to Hope,
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the podcast for Christian women navigating the intersection of motherhood,
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mental health,
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and matters of faith.
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If you need biblical support, encouragement, and actionable tips, this show is for you.
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Unveiling the Darkness: Understanding Abusive Personalities
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Season 1, Episode 7: Creating Safe Havens as an Abuse Survivor
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Join life coach,
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the podcast for Christian women navigating the intersection of motherhood,
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mental health,
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and matters of faith.
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Season 1, Episode 6: The Power of Inner Healing Prayer
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Welcome to Hardship from Hope, Sally.
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If you are just joining us for this episode, I'm so excited to introduce you to Sally Miller.
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She is a wonderful woman who I've come to admire so much and Sally has a lot of
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expertise in inner healing prayer.
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Sally is also an author.
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If you don't mind, Sally, would you share about your book and
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Season 1, Episode 5: Tearing Down the Strongholds of PTSD
Welcome to this season’s fifth episode. This session will prove helpful to anyone living with trauma—not just those with PTSD. If you know someone who would benefit from this scriptural look at overcoming harmful thought patterns and/or habits, would you consider sharing?
You’ll find a transcript and closed captions at www.tammykennington.substack.com or on Apple.
Thanks for listening.
Peace and grace,
Tammy
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Season 1, Episode 4: Dissociative Identity Disorder
I hope today’s show provides the encouragement you need in your journey toward healing. Helpful resources are listed below.
Reads and Resources
* Coping with Trauma-Related Dissociation: Skills Training for Patients and Therapists by Suzette Boon, Kathy Steele, and Onno Van Der Hart
* His Healing Light Ministries
* EMDR Resource with a link to practitioners
* Self-care Kit Suggestion List
Please share this episode if you know someone who might benefit. Also, feel free to leave a message at (719) 425-9911 if you would like me to...
Season 1, Episode 3: Moving Beyond Trauma's Wasteland
In today’s episode, we learn about:
* the God-Who-Sees and what that means for trauma survivors.
* the future of promise God has for you.
* the importance of leaving Egypt behind.
* becoming a survivor instead of a victim.
* how to develop a warrior mindset.
* keys to resilience.
I’d love to know—what action step will you take this week to build resilience? If you’d like, download a weekly mood diary to get started.
Thanks for listening to From Hardship to Hope...
Season 1-Episode 2 King David's Trauma
Welcome to From Hardship to Hope—the podcast for Christian women navigating the intersection of motherhood, mental health, and matters of faith.
Recommended resource
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Show Notes
Do you long for hope amid mental, emotional, or relational struggles?
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Join life coach,
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and trauma survivor Tammy Kennington on From Hardship to Hope,
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the podcast for Ch...
Hope for Those Who Live With PTSD/CPTSD
Welcome to the first season of From Hardship to Hope—the podcast for Christian women navigating the intersection of motherhood, mental health, and matters of faith. If you’re looking for Biblical insight and actionable tips, this show is for you.
Two resources I mention in today’s episode that may prove helpful are The Wounded Heart by author and counselor, Dan Allender, and Healing Every Day by Mary DeMuth—one of my favorite writers who happens to be a survivor.
Please join me in two weeks for our next episode, The Battle Within...
