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Do you struggle with seeing God's presence in your life day-to-day? If you do, you've landed in the right place. So often, we see our lives as a series of random events when the reality, for Christians, is a well-planned journey. God's Holy Spirit is very much in our day-to-day. Our conversations will focus on recognizing God's grace and mercy. We'll talk about practical ways to build our trust in God by noticing His faithfulness. Welcome to Your Hope Coach Podcast — a few minutes of hope in a world that wants us to feel hopeless. I'm Carmen Horne, your host and your Hope Coach. My mission is to support women as they learn to embrace, with hope, the unexpected. Let's connect: https://carmenhorne.com/ - Facebook and IG: @CarmenHorneCoach
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Growing older brings thoughts and feelings about how our age will impact how God uses us. Even when those around us may discount our ability to contribute, God never does. Join Carmen and Ellen as they discuss various ways God still uses us, regardless of our season of life. Verses Mentioned: Psalm 71.9 Proverbs 20.29 Job 12.12 Titus 2.3-5 Psalm 92.14-15 1 Corinthians 15.58 Philippians 4.9 Philippians 1.6 2 Timothy 4.6-7 Resource Links: Ellen's Blog Posts: The Big Six O No...
Does Jesus' command to forgive "seventy times seven" seem impossible? In Carmen's unique way, she unfolds how following this command might look in real life and how its pursuit impacts bitterness in our hearts. Verses used: Matthew 18.21-22 James 1.5 Ephesians 4.32 Links: Kristine and Carmen's Podcast: Did I Forgive Even Though I Can't Forget? - https://carmenhorne.com/2023/11/did-i-forgive-even-though-i-cant-forget-ep22/ Carmen's blog posts: Forgiveness and Trust Are Not ...
We've all heard the saying that we can't see the forest for the trees. How do we find the path forward when we are so deep in the weeds that our path seems hidden? In this episode, Carmem and Ellen open God's Word and share a bit of their personal journeys in learning to follow Jesus, the Good Shepherd. Verses mentioned: Psalm 23.3 (NLT) John 4.29 (NLT) Isaiah 49.15-16 (NLT) John 10.3 (NLT) Psalm 94.11 (NLT) John 14.17 (NLT) Hebrews 13.5 (CSB) Psalm 119.107 (NASB) Luke 15.5 (NASB) Psalm 3...
Have you ever felt left out? The feeling of not fitting in or belonging is universal. In our episode today, Carmen introduces Ellen Chauvin as guest host. They discuss those feelings and offer hope from God's Word and personal experiences. Bible Verses mentioned: The Book of Daniel Isaiah 43.4 Ephesians 2.10 Romans 12.2 1 Corinthians 12.25-27 Resources: Ellen's Book: Longing to Belong: Filling the Longings of Our Heart with the Hope of Home: https://www.amazon.com/...
What is the purpose of lament in the Bible? Is it still significant for us today? In this episode, Carmen and Kristine discuss the importance of lamenting and why it’s our best response when we’re blindsided by devastating circumstances. Listen in as Carmen and Kristine share their personal experiences, discuss biblical examples of lament, and explain how it can help us through our most trying times. Verses mentioned in this episode: Lamentations 3.22-26 Job 13.15 John 11.21-22 Romans 8...
Some of us will look back on the previous year with mixed emotions. Hopefully, lots of good happened, but if your year was like many of us, it was also cluttered with heartbreaks and disappointments. Carmen offers us 3 Biblical Strategies for a Healthy New Year in this episode. Let’s begin by focusing on spiritual, emotional, and physical health. The phrase going around is that 2025 is the year to thrive. That sounds like a pretty good declaration. Verses mentioned: 2 Timothy 3.16-17 1...
Are you an overthinker? In this episode, Carmen shares two tips that help her change the narrative when she begins to overanalyze. Verses mentioned: Luke 10.41-42 Ecclesiastes 10.14 James 4.14-16 Matthew 6.34 Psalm 94.19
Sometimes, in our darkest moments, we feel our hope diminishing. In this episode, Carmen shares how the Holy Spirit changed her episode topic at the last minute to reassure us, using Scripture, that our hope is not in our circumstances but in Christ alone. Verses: Hebrews 10.23 Hebrews 6.18-19 Link to Listen: "My Hope is Built on Nothing Less" (The Solid Rock) https://youtu.be/YCDSokOancY?si=-jfi-Un-kNfCgPzf
Most of us want to make wise decisions, but we sometimes lack the tools to make good ones. In our episode today, Carmen offers three tools for your decision-making toolbox. Links and Verses: 1 Kings 3.5-14 1 Kings 3.9 Proverbs 9.10 James 1.5 Proverbs 15.22 John 10.10 Help with recovery efforts for Hurricane Helene: Samaritan's Purse: https://samaritanspurse.org/
Do you have questions about what it means to be led by the Spirit? Kristine and Carmen have pondered this question, too. We invite you to join them in their conversation as they share some answers they discovered in their personal faith walks. Verses mentioned: Romans 8.4-5 Galatians 5.16-17 Galatians 5.25 Kristine’s Video Resource: 3 Lessons About Being Led by the Spirit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X8dhBYSKfRA Contact Carmen and Kristine: Carmen: https://carmenhor...
Do you find yourself in a desperate situation, struggling to find answers? In this episode, Carmen offers one common reason we wait to ask God for help. Verses: Psalm 107 John 15.5 2 Corinthians 3.5 Resource: Carmen's article: Recognizing Faithfulness When Life Doesn't Make Sense https://carmenhorne.com/2022/09/recognizing-faithfulness-when-life-doesnt-make-sense/ Contact Carmen: carmenhorne.com
How Our Identity in Christ Affects Our Everyday Lives The most important aspect of our lives as Christians is the promise of eternal life because of Jesus and what he did for us. But sometimes we forget the abundant blessings available to us every day as children whose identity is in Christ. In today’s episode, Carmen and Kristine discuss how our identity in Christ affects our everyday lives. When we understand our role as children of God, we can face the troubles of this world with renew...
So, if God is with me, why is this happening? Using biblical insight from Gideon's story, Carmen shares how God is present even in unbelievably difficult circumstances. Verses: Judges 6-8 John 14.27 Free download: 7 days of Perspective Changing Affirmations Contact Carmen: https://carmenhorne.com/
One of our most loved episodes came early in our podcasting adventure. How to Handle What-If Questions has continued to be one of our most listened to and watched visits. If you are new to our podcast, we know you will gain much-needed clarity about all those what-if times. If you came along with us from the beginning, we believe the Holy Spirit offers you another chance to get a new perspective on this perplexing topic. Are what-if questions affecting your daily life? In this episode, co-ho...
Sometimes chaos surrounds us, and life feels anything but calm. We struggle against forces that come against us and try to manage things with our own strength. But what does God’s Word tell us to do when life isn’t calm? In today’s episode, Carmen and Kristine have a candid conversation about being still, the meaning of Psalm 46.10, and how we can apply the truth of Scripture to our less-than-calm lives. Listen in to discover what God means when he tells us to “be still.” Stay with us unt...
In our episode today, Carmen and Kristine discuss the blessing of friendships and what it takes to cultivate those relationships. Listen to the end because we offer three tips on developing friendships. Verses: Ruth 1.16-17 Links: Carmen's blog post: Because Genuine Relationships Spotlight She More Than Me https://carmenhorne.com/2015/01/because-genuine-relationships-spotlight-she-more-than-me/ Contact Us: Kristine: https://kristinebrown.net Carmen: https://carmenhorne.com
Is your relationship with your mom complicated? In this episode, Carmen reveals three reminders about our mommas and offers insight into how she gained a new perspective on her relationship with her mom and dad. Before the episode ends, Carmen prays with us and offers hope for healing and restoration. Links: Prayer for Your Broken Relationship With Your Mom (Downloadable PDF) Prayer for Your Broken Relationship With Your Mom (Image to Save to Mobile) Bible Verses: Living in Peace: Romans ...
Hebrews 12:15 (ESV) says, “See to it that no one fails to obtain the grace of God; that no “root of bitterness” springs up and causes trouble, and by it many become defiled.” God’s Word tells us how dangerous bitterness can be. So when bitterness tries to take root in our hearts, what can we do to stop it? In today’s episode, Carmen and Kristine look at the foundation of the word “bitterness” in Scripture and uncover truths to help us guard against bitter feelings. Verses discussed i...
Often, we look at the story of our lives and think we live in a never-ending situation. In our episode today, Carmen shares the stories of women who experienced a life-changing meetup with their Story Changer, Jesus. Verses mentioned: Mark 5.25-34 Luke 7. 11-16 Luke 13.10-17 John 4.1-42 Psalm 119.16 Connect with Carmen: https://carmenhorne.com/about-me/
We’ve all experienced difficult times of waiting. Health issues, broken relationships, financial crises, and more can cause waiting seasons that seem like they will never end. Waiting can be exhausting. So how do we hold on to hope when all we can do is wait? In today’s episode, Carmen and Kristine discuss what God’s word says about our waiting seasons. As children of God, we do not wait without hope. Listen in as we learn from a woman named Rahab how to invite God into our waiting seasons ...
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