Unshakable Hope Podcast

Maria Morgan shares honestly about a difficult season marked less by outward events and more by an intense internal battle that ultimately led to psychosis. She was surrounded by loved ones yet disconnected from the reality of love and security. The powerful ways God healed her heart and rescued her from hopelessness and despair will remind us that nothing can separate us from God’s unstoppable love! We are drawing from Maria’s beautiful book, Hope Ignited: Set Free From the Grip of Anxiety and Depression. Verses Referenced: Proverbs 3:5-6; John 1:4-5; 2 Corinthians 10:5; Romans 8:28-29; Galatians 6:2; Romans 8:39; Zephaniah 3:17Maria's Website: MariaIMorgan.comMaria's Book: Hope Ignited: Set Free From the Grip of Anxiety and DepressionAre you in a wilderness season? Discover God's love in this 31-Day free devo, Held in the Wilderness, on Kelly's website: www.kellyhall.org/resources/Related episodes:https://kellyhall.org/podcast/ep-96-a-beautiful-war-against-depression-amanda-scarborough/https://kellyhall.org/podcast/episode-14-grieving-with-hope-after-suicide-wende-gaikema/https://kellyhall.org/podcast/ep-78-experiencing-gods-hope-and-healing-through-significant-loss-cheryl-christopher/https://kellyhall.org/podcast/episode-12-how-do-we-live-unoffended-when-life-disappoints-beth-wahl/

Emily Wickham joins Kelly Hall for an encouraging conversation about prayer. We share thoughts on trusting God with our fears and worries, and discuss ways to draw closer to Him and hear from Him through His Word and Spirit. We share stories and explore scriptures that encourage us to draw closer to God as we pray.Verses referenced: Proverbs 3:5,6; Isaiah 26:3; Psalm 46:10; 1 Samuel 2:1; Isaiah 40:28; Hebrews 13:5; James 4:8; Psalm 139Book Kelly Mentioned: Learning to Be Loved: The Everyday Believer's Guide to a Rich Relationship with GodEmily's Bible Study: Closer to God: A 10-Week Study on PrayerEmily's Website: Proclaiming Him to WomenKelly's 31-Day Free Devo: Held in the WildernessKelly's Website: KellyHall.org

Jodi Hudson, author, speaker, and Lyme disease advocate, shares how her daughter, Alex, endured a 10-year medical mystery, saw 40 doctors, and faced misdiagnoses before being diagnosed with Lyme disease in 2017. Jodi shares the intimacy Alex developed with the Lord throughout her suffering and how Alex’s conviction that God hadn’t forgotten her brought deep spiritual transformation to others. Alex passed away from complications of the disease at the age of 22 in 2018. Jodi reflects on God’s presence, moving from grief to testimony through Alex’s legacy in her memoir, My Promise to Alex.Verses: Isaiah 55:11, 41:13; 2 Chronicles 20:12; Matthew 11:28; Jeremiah 17:14  00:00 Hope in Chronic Illness02:16 Before the Diagnosis04:12 Ten-Year Medical Mystery09:25 Faith in the Unknown11:02 Psych Hold Nightmare16:28 Bluebird God Wink20:51 Alex's Faith Ministry26:05 Letter of Encouragement29:28 Lyme and Mast Cell Explained35:55 Facing the Final DaysJody Hudson: Alex Hudson Foundation WebsiteJody's book: My Promise to AlexKelly's free 31-day devo: Held in the Wildernessemail: [email protected]'s website: KellyHall.org

Pat Domangue and I celebrate the truth that nothing is impossible with God. She shares how a sexual assault at 13 shaped years of shame, rebellion, alcoholism, and divorce before she truly came to know Jesus at 30. She describes a long process of transformation—learning to stay in Scripture even when she didn’t understand it, trusting God’s Word over physical circumstances, and experiencing Holy Spirit deliverance from alcohol after five years of struggle. Pat also recounts agonizing trials as a parent and how God miraculously rescued her daughter. 00:00 Faith Crisis Wake Up00:48 Podcast Welcome Setup03:42 Childhood Church Rebellion04:29 Assault Identity Shift08:04 Beyond Hope Transformation09:48 Alcohol Freedom Journey12:26 Impossible Healing Promise15:01 Word Transforms Over Time19:09 New Identity No Condemnation21:49 Fighting Identity Lies22:36 Seminary Degrees and Calling25:43 Excellence Not Earning26:27 Suffering and Anchor Verses30:30 Praying for a Prodigal36:38 Praise Over Circumstances37:54 Potter and Publication Breakthrough40:17 Becoming God's VesselVerses: Hebrews 4:17; Isaiah 55:11; Galatians 6:9; Psalm 27:13-14Pat's Website: OnFire MinistriesPat's Newest Bible study: My Maker and MeKelly's free 31-day devo: Held in the WildernessEmail Kelly: [email protected]

Lynn Jackson opens up about how God's Word carried her through weariness, burnout, and the long, uncertain road of walking alongside her daughter through chronic illness. She shares how God rescued her from spiritual malnourishment through a simple process described in her book, The Recipe: Food for Your Soul, written for women too exhausted to open their Bibles.Verses referenced: Psalm 34:18; Psalm 46:10: Psalm 62:5-6; Nahum 1:7; Numbers 14:2400:00 A Mother’s Breaking Point03:07 Respecting Suffering with God04:36 From Skeptic to Scripture Hungry09:04 Lupus Diagnosis and Long Road13:15 Tears, Lament, and Daily Strength17:17 A Different Spirit Verse19:29 PB&J Bible Method for Weary Souls25:07 Go at the Pace of Your Soul29:27 Walkthrough Psalm 62:5 Recipe35:13 The Power of Silence and Protein BitesLynn and Scott's website: ThriveLead.orgLynn's book: The Recipe: Food for Your SoulKelly's Website: KellyHall.orgGet Free 31-Day Devo: Held in the Wilderness