hard to hope

by Meghan Puddington

Christianity Relationships

Season 1

014 manna for today with Courtney Lubula

This week we have another 'manna for today' episode with the the lovely Courtney Lubula! We chat about what the Lord has been speaking to each of our hearts and how that impacts our daily walk. Sally shares about walking through anxiety and how to trust God in small and big moments. Meghan shared about growing roots and that there is purpose in the seasons that feel dark and without purpose. She shares about the gift of faith that God graciously gives to us! Courtney shared about desiring to go deep with God, to really trust in Him even in the ups and downs of life. It takes true humility, which is not easy and is often painful. Enjoy this episode, and share with your people! Thank you all! Follow us on Instagram @hard_to_hope_podcast and on Spotify!

013 I told the Lord, "we are done." ft Courtney Anne Lubula

For this weeks episode, we our joined by a dear friend, Courtney Anne Lubula. Courtney is first and foremost a follower of Christ, and her passion is evident in all she says and does. We talk about what happens when God says wait, walking through desert seasons, choosing joy, and living out an eternal mindset on today's episode. Courtney always goes deep and today's conversation is no exception! We hope you are encouraged as you listen and share your journey's path with ours today! Follow us on Instagram @hard_t0_hope_podcast and on Spotify!

012 your productivity does not define your worth

Welcome back to another episode! Have you ever thought this: my worth is defined by my productivity. Or, if I get my checklist completed today, then I had a great day. Or what about this; if I work hard enough, I can earn God's grace. We talk about all of this and more on today's episode. Summer rituals, busyness, the art of rest, we touch on it all! We hope you enjoy this conversation! As always, if you don't yet, please follow us on Spotify and through Instagram @hard_to_hope_podcast !

011 i will lie down in peace, and sleep

Have you ever lied down to sleep, and just couldn't because you were replaying the day in your mind, or stress was crowding your thoughts, or you felt completely hopeless?! On today's episode, Sally shares about her struggles with sleep anxiety and how she has used Scripture to battle through that. It is an episode everyone can relate to! Be encouraged as you listen! As always, if you don't yet, please follow us on Spotify and through Instagram @hard_to_hope_podcast !

010 FOMO

Do you ever get worried or scared that you are not where God wants you to be? Or that you'll somehow miss out on all that He is calling you to do? Do you ever struggle with contentment in your current season of life? THEN THIS EPISODE IS FOR YOU! Meg interviews Sally as she talks all things FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out) on today's episode! Give it a listen! You will leave the conversation encouraged and uplifted. You are not alone in this hard to hope journey! As always, if you don't yet, please follow us on Spotify and through Instagram @hard_to_hope_podcast !

009 to the girl with the broken heart

If you've clicked on this episode, then you've probably experienced a broken heart at some point in your life. From breakups to heartache to rejection to grief, a broken heart can take on many forms, it's not just single girls experiencing broken hearts. Sally interviews Meghan about her mini series she shared last fall, "To the girl with the broken heart," on today's episode! Hear about the inspiration and heart behind this mini series, what's come out of it and where Meghan is at now with all this! As always, if you don't yet, please follow us on Spotify and through Instagram @hard_to_hope_podcast !

008 ft. the moms

THE MAMAS ARE IN THE HOUSE! Sally and Meghan welcome both of their mothers to the podcast on this episode! Both of these women have loads of wisdom and we are so excited for you to get to join in on the conversation we have with them. Hunger for the Lord, sisterhood, parenting out of faith and not fear, showing grace.. all topics brought up in this episode! As always, if you don't yet, please follow us on Spotify and through Instagram @hard_to_hope_podcast !

007 warring against anxiety in our generation

Anxiety has always been around, but is it more prevalent in this young generation? Why? Sit on the floor with us as we talk this out! We talk about letting go of control (again), asking the Holy Spirit to help us with our anxious hearts, and setting our minds on things above. As always, if you don't yet, please follow us on Spotify and through Instagram @hard_to_hope_podcast !

006 how we view God day to day

Another "random topic" episode for y'all today! Sally & Meg talk about perceiving how we view God on the day to day, and how that in turn changes our perception of Him.... for better or worse! Thank the Lord for sanctification! We talk about how the Lord directs how paths, how He wants our pure hearts more than anything, and the holiness of God. Sally also shares a word the Lord gave her which will be SO encouraging to your heart! As always, if you don't yet, please follow us on Spotify and through Instagram @hard_to_hope_podcast !

005 today I'm finding it hard to hope : raw thoughts

Today's episode we are joined (halfway through) by Meghan's younger sister and Sally's best friend, Heather Mae! Together the three of us share what we are having a hard time hoping in... today! Real and raw thoughts, some truth in there, and maybe some tears. We talk about contentment, fear, anxiety and living in the moment. We hope that you hear a little bit of your own story in ours, and are encouraged as you listen. We love y'all. You are not alone in your hard to hope places. As always, if you don't yet, please follow us on Spotify and through Instagram @hard_to_hope_podcast !

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