When your child suddenly turns away from everything you taught them about faith - it is a crisis. It's a season of "When Life Hurts". Today Laine Lawson Craft shares her personal story of her 3 prodigal children and offers hope and healing to other families experiencing a prodigal crisis. 2 Peter 3:9

#prodigals #crisis #faith 

When your child suddenly turns away from everything you taught them about faith - it is a crisis. It's a season of "When Life Hurts". Today Laine Lawson Craft shares her personal story of her 3 prodigal children and offers hope and healing to other families experiencing a prodigal crisis. 2 Peter 3:9
#prodigals #crisis #faith

Welcome to Hope for the Journey – Your weekly Christian devotional podcast for faith, encouragement, and redemption.

Designed for women over 40, this podcast shares inspiring stories of faith, perseverance, and personal transformation. Each episode features real-life comeback stories, showing how God’s grace, redemption, and unwavering hope can lead to new beginnings.

Whether you're facing a personal challenge, seeking spiritual growth, or needing daily encouragement, Hope for the Journey is here to strengthen your faith and remind you that it’s never too late to start anew.

Join Monica Schmelter each week for powerful Christian testimonies, Bible-based encouragement, and uplifting conversations that will inspire your walk with God and help you navigate life’s journey with faith and hope.

FREE RESOURCES:

Check out all of Monica's free resources, including a free prayer guide and meaningful ways to comfort the grieving, at https://monicaschmelter.com/resources

Welcome to Hope for the Journey &ndash; Your weekly Christian devotional podcast for faith, encouragement, and redemption.
Designed for women over 40, this podcast shares inspiring stories of faith, perseverance, and personal transformation. Each episode features real-life comeback stories, showing how God&rsquo;s grace, redemption, and unwavering hope can lead to new beginnings.
Whether you're facing a personal challenge, seeking spiritual growth, or needing daily encouragement, Hope for the Journey is here to strengthen your faith and remind you that it&rsquo;s never too late to start anew.
Join Monica Schmelter each week for powerful Christian testimonies, Bible-based encouragement, and uplifting conversations that will inspire your walk with God and help you navigate life&rsquo;s journey with faith and hope.
FREE RESOURCES:
Check out all of Monica's free resources, including a free prayer guide and meaningful ways to comfort the grieving, at <a href="https://monicaschmelter.com/resources">https://monicaschmelter.com/resources</a>

Welcome to Hope for the Journey with Monica Schmelter– Your weekly Christian devotional podcast for faith, encouragement, and redemption.  Designed for women over 40, this podcast shares inspiring stories of faith, perseverance, and personal transformation. Each episode features real-life comeback stories, showing how God’s grace, redemption, and unwavering hope can lead to new beginnings.

Hope For The Journey with Monica Schmelter

Hope For The Journey

When Life Hurts

What do you do when life doesn’t turn out the way you expected? When disappointment shakes your faith, loss leaves you with unanswered questions, and God seems silent when you need Him most?

On this episode of Hope for the Journey with Monica Schmelter, Monica sits down with Tammy Trent for an honest, hope-filled conversation about navigating pain, confronting doubt, and finding God in the middle of your life’s hardest seasons.

Drawing from her own journey through deep loss and heartbreak, Tammy shares how our wounds, disappointments, and unanswered questions can sometimes drown out the truth of God’s Word. Together, Monica and Tammy explore how to bring our honest questions before God, recognize the lies that can take root in our hearts, and rediscover our true identity in Christ.

Through biblical truth, personal stories, and moments of humor, Tammy offers encouragement and practical tools to help you move toward healing and strengthen your faith—even when life feels overwhelming.

If you’ve ever wondered where God is when you’re hurting, this conversation is for you. You'll be reminded that your questions don’t have to push you away from God. He can use even your hardest seasons to draw you closer to Him.

Because even when you can’t see the way forward, your story isn’t over, and you are never alone on the journey.

In this episode, you’ll discover:


How to navigate disappointment and unanswered questions without losing your faith.


Why unresolved wounds can make it difficult to hear God’s truth.


How to recognize the lies pain can cause us to believe about ourselves and God.


How Scripture and an honest relationship with God can help us move toward healing.


Why our identity in Christ remains secure, even when life doesn’t go as planned.

Join Monica Schmelter and Tammy Trent for a powerful reminder that God is still present in your pain, faithful in your questions, and at work in your story.

Resources from Today's Episode

Guest: Tammy Trent Where Are You Now God?

Online Extras & Resources 

monicachmelter.com/resources

 When It Feels Like Too Much

When Life Hurts

 

What do you do when life doesn&rsquo;t turn out the way you expected? When disappointment shakes your faith, loss leaves you with unanswered questions, and God seems silent when you need Him most?
On this episode of Hope for the Journey with Monica Schmelter, Monica sits down with Tammy Trent for an honest, hope-filled conversation about navigating pain, confronting doubt, and finding God in the middle of your life&rsquo;s hardest seasons.
Drawing from her own journey through deep loss and heartbreak, Tammy shares how our wounds, disappointments, and unanswered questions can sometimes drown out the truth of God&rsquo;s Word. Together, Monica and Tammy explore how to bring our honest questions before God, recognize the lies that can take root in our hearts, and rediscover our true identity in Christ.
Through biblical truth, personal stories, and moments of humor, Tammy offers encouragement and practical tools to help you move toward healing and strengthen your faith&mdash;even when life feels overwhelming.
If you&rsquo;ve ever wondered where God is when you&rsquo;re hurting, this conversation is for you. You'll be reminded that your questions don&rsquo;t have to push you away from God. He can use even your hardest seasons to draw you closer to Him.
Because even when you can&rsquo;t see the way forward, your story isn&rsquo;t over, and you are never alone on the journey.
In this episode, you&rsquo;ll discover:
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How to navigate disappointment and unanswered questions without losing your faith.
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<li>
Why unresolved wounds can make it difficult to hear God&rsquo;s truth.
</li>
<li>
How to recognize the lies pain can cause us to believe about ourselves and God.
</li>
<li>
How Scripture and an honest relationship with God can help us move toward healing.
</li>
<li>
Why our identity in Christ remains secure, even when life doesn&rsquo;t go as planned.
</li>
</ul>
Join Monica Schmelter and Tammy Trent for a powerful reminder that God is still present in your pain, faithful in your questions, and at work in your story.
Resources from Today's Episode
Guest: Tammy Trent&nbsp;<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Where-Are-You-Now-God/dp/0830790004?_encoding=UTF8&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.7R6SArpsaYnyu0u2mGTBHy6BeGPD3_jUujmmlXuQnDr7oymsA62XAXdCb-G6ANpXz0nGXjm82VrXsNddJGFXxNenSh5Ydev_pllW_PZDL08qepSRsTDxrW7rmwgg0HIVhRnlq4gPGr0hn2QdHjnRqA.lNPlr8t9lBtfjb_5WMxIdqnbfMTv1yvn2nyFpe-ei5c&amp;qid=1773930934&amp;sr=1-1&amp;linkCode=sl2&amp;tag=behealthyandmore-20&amp;linkId=6656fde14cf32596a29e7adc0dc4abd8&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl">Where Are You Now God?</a>
Online Extras &amp; Resources&nbsp;
monicachmelter.com/resources
&nbsp;<a href="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/57051b21d51cd4379e4ea36a/t/69c814073ed35049b597cb12/1774720007412/When+It+Feels+Like+Too+Much.pdf">When It Feels Like Too Much</a>
<a href="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/57051b21d51cd4379e4ea36a/t/6778a244406b6d6e8f5444f1/1735959108803/WhenLifeHurts.png">When Life Hurts</a>
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How to Find God in the Middle of Your Pain

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In this episode of 'Hope for the Journey', Monica Schmelter and Heather Creekmore discuss the struggles of body image among Christian women. They explore Heather's personal journey with body image issues, the impact of societal standards, and the realization that these struggles can be rooted in idolatry. The conversation emphasizes the importance of recognizing body image as a sin problem, the exhaustion of chasing societal ideals, and the hope found in Christ. They encourage women to start their journey towards freedom from body image issues and to focus on loving God and others instead of being consumed by self-image.

Takeaways

Making peace with our bodies is essential for freedom.
Body image issues often stem from idolatry.
Recognizing body image as a sin problem is crucial.
The journey to freedom is a process, not an instant fix.
Community and relationships are vital for mental health.
Healthy living is about more than just weight loss.
We need to challenge societal standards of beauty.
God has a unique purpose for each of us, beyond our appearance.
The gospel provides hope and acceptance.
We can find freedom by focusing on God and loving others.

Heather Creekmore, Christian Author, Podcast Host, Encourager

In this episode of 'Hope for the Journey', Monica Schmelter and Heather Creekmore discuss the struggles of body image among Christian women. They explore Heather's personal journey with body image issues, the impact of societal standards, and the realization that these struggles can be rooted in idolatry. The conversation emphasizes the importance of recognizing body image as a sin problem, the exhaustion of chasing societal ideals, and the hope found in Christ. They encourage women to start their journey towards freedom from body image issues and to focus on loving God and others instead of being consumed by self-image.
Takeaways
Making peace with our bodies is essential for freedom. Body image issues often stem from idolatry. Recognizing body image as a sin problem is crucial. The journey to freedom is a process, not an instant fix. Community and relationships are vital for mental health. Healthy living is about more than just weight loss. We need to challenge societal standards of beauty. God has a unique purpose for each of us, beyond our appearance. The gospel provides hope and acceptance. We can find freedom by focusing on God and loving others.
<a href="https://www.heathercreekmore.com/">Heather Creekmore, Christian Author, Podcast Host, Encourager</a>

Making Peace with Your Body Image; Hope for the Woman Who's Tried Everything

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In this episode of Hope for the Journey, host Monica chats with Darla Nelson, author of the book "I'm Fine, Really." They dive into the dangers of the phrase "I'm fine" as a coping mechanism, and how it can lead to hiding our true emotions and experiences. Darla shares her own story of struggling with stress and anxiety, and how she's learned to prioritize self-care and God-reliance. They discuss the importance of taking small steps towards change, like focusing on the good in our lives and letting go of control.

Guest Resources - Coach Darla Nelson

Get Darla's free guide at Home | Coach Darla Nelson

Online Extras and Resources also at monicaschmelter.com

 

 

In this episode of Hope for the Journey, host Monica chats with Darla Nelson, author of the book "I'm Fine, Really." They dive into the dangers of the phrase "I'm fine" as a coping mechanism, and how it can lead to hiding our true emotions and experiences. Darla shares her own story of struggling with stress and anxiety, and how she's learned to prioritize self-care and God-reliance. They discuss the importance of taking small steps towards change, like focusing on the good in our lives and letting go of control.
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Guest Resources - Coach Darla Nelson
Get Darla's free guide at <a href="https://coachdarlanelson.com/">Home | Coach Darla Nelson</a>
Online Extras and Resources also at monicaschmelter.com
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What if  "I'm fine" is the wrong answer?  You Can Find Healing Through Emotional Honesty.

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