If you’re walking through something heavy right now—grief, disappointment, or just a season that feels hard—this conversation is for you. 

Today, I’m talking with Kirby Kelly about what it really looks like to hold onto hope when life doesn’t make sense. We dive into the power of lament, why your emotions matter to God, and how to anchor your hope in something deeper than your circumstances. Kirby shares her personal story and gives us practical ways to shift our perspective and trust God in the middle of it all. If you need encouragement today, this one is for you!

And remember, I'd love to connect more on Instagram, where you'll find me at @donnaajones. And don’t forget to subscribe so you don’t miss a single episode!

Xo,

Donna

Key Takeaways

[0:01:04] Introducing Guest Author Kirby Kelly

[0:04:12] From Family Chaos to Grieving with Hope

[0:09:54] Lament as a Pathway to Hope

[0:14:56] Four Pillars of Biblical Hope



The 4 Pillars of Hope:

God’s Promises

Cling to what He has already spoken—especially through Scripture

God’s Patterns

Look back and remember how He has been faithful before

God’s Personhood

Anchor yourself in who God is—not what you’re feeling

God’s Presence

You are never walking through anything alone.

 

Donna’s Resources:

Order a copy of my latest book - 

Healthy Conflict, Peaceful Life: A Biblical Guide to Communicating Thoughts, Feelings, and Opinions with Grace, Truth, and Zero Regret. 

 

It is available anywhere books are sold– here is the link on Amazon. 

 

If you need a helpful resource for someone exploring faith and Christianity or simply want to strengthen your own knowledge, you’ll want a copy of my book, Seek: A Woman’s Guide to Meeting God.

 

It’s a must for seekers, new believers, and those who want to deepen their confidence in their faith.

Connect with Kirby:Website: kirby-kelly.com YouTube: @kirbyisaboss

Instagram: @kirbyisaboss 

Podcast: Bought + Beloved

 

Let’s Connect:

Instagram: @donnaajones    

Website: www.donnajones.org    

Donna’s speaking schedule: https://donnajones.org/events/   

If you&rsquo;re walking through something heavy right now&mdash;grief, disappointment, or just a season that feels hard&mdash;this conversation is for you.&nbsp;
Today, I&rsquo;m talking with <a href="https://kirby-kelly.com/about-me">Kirby Kelly</a> about what it really looks like to hold onto hope when life doesn&rsquo;t make sense. We dive into the power of lament, why your emotions matter to God, and how to anchor your hope in something deeper than your circumstances. Kirby shares her personal story and gives us practical ways to shift our perspective and trust God in the middle of it all. If you need encouragement today, this one is for you!
And remember, I'd love to connect more on Instagram, where you'll find me at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/donnaajones/?hl=en">@donnaajones</a>. And don&rsquo;t forget to subscribe so you don&rsquo;t miss a single episode!
Xo,
Donna
Key Takeaways
[0:01:04] Introducing Guest Author Kirby Kelly
[0:04:12] From Family Chaos to Grieving with Hope
[0:09:54] Lament as a Pathway to Hope
[0:14:56] Four Pillars of Biblical Hope 
The 4 Pillars of Hope:
God&rsquo;s Promises
Cling to what He has already spoken&mdash;especially through Scripture
God&rsquo;s Patterns
Look back and remember how He has been faithful before
God&rsquo;s Personhood
Anchor yourself in who God is&mdash;not what you&rsquo;re feeling
God&rsquo;s Presence
You are never walking through anything alone.
&nbsp;
Donna&rsquo;s Resources:
Order a copy of my latest book -&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Healthy-Conflict-Peaceful-Life-Communicating/dp/1400243998">Healthy Conflict, Peaceful Life: A Biblical Guide to Communicating Thoughts, Feelings, and Opinions with Grace, Truth, and Zero Regret.&nbsp;</a>
&nbsp;
It is available anywhere books are sold&ndash; <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Healthy-Conflict-Peaceful-Life-Communicating/dp/1400243998">here is the link on Amazon.&nbsp;</a>
&nbsp;
If you need a helpful resource for someone exploring faith and Christianity or simply want to strengthen your own knowledge, you&rsquo;ll want a copy of my book, <a href="https://seekmeetinggod.com/">Seek: A Woman&rsquo;s Guide to Meeting God.</a>
&nbsp;
It&rsquo;s a must for seekers, new believers, and those who want to deepen their confidence in their faith.
Connect with Kirby:Website: <a href="http://kirby-kelly.com">kirby-kelly.com</a>&nbsp;YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/kirbyisaboss">@kirbyisaboss</a>
Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kirbyisaboss/">@kirbyisaboss&nbsp;</a>
Podcast: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bought-beloved-with-kirby-kelly/id1451228314">Bought + Beloved</a>
&nbsp;
Let&rsquo;s Connect:
Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/donnaajones/?hl=en">@donnaajones</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Website:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.donnajones.org">www.donnajones.org</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Donna&rsquo;s speaking schedule:&nbsp;<a href="https://donnajones.org/events/">https://donnajones.org/events/</a>&nbsp; &nbsp;

If you’ve ever had a conversation where you’ve walked away thinking, “Wow! That was just what I needed”, you know you felt encouraged, learned a thing or two, laughed, and maybe even felt a bit challenged.

Author, national speaker, and pastor’s wife, Donna Jones provides life-giving “that’s just what I needed” conversations to help you know, love, and follow God in the midst of real-life--the one with daily demands and crazy cultural chaos. Sometimes she’ll welcome a guest we can learn from; sometimes the conversation will be just her and you.

 But, Donna’s hope is that each conversation will be exactly what you need.

That's Just What I Needed Podcast

If you’ve ever had a conversation where you’ve walked away thinking, “Wow! That was just what I needed”, you know you felt encouraged, learned a thing or two, laughed, and maybe even felt a bit challenged. Author, national speaker, and pastor’s wife, Donna Jones provides life-giving “that’s just what I needed” conversations to help you know, love, and follow God in the midst of real-life--the one with daily demands and crazy cultural chaos. Sometimes she’ll welcome a guest we can learn from; sometimes the conversation will be just her and you. But, Donna’s hope is that each conversation will be exactly what you need.

If you&rsquo;ve ever had a conversation where you&rsquo;ve walked away thinking, &ldquo;Wow! That was just what I needed&rdquo;, you know you felt encouraged, learned a thing or two, laughed, and maybe even felt a bit challenged. Author, national speaker, and pastor&rsquo;s wife, Donna Jones provides life-giving &ldquo;that&rsquo;s just what I needed&rdquo; conversations to help you know, love, and follow God in the midst of real-life--the one with daily demands and crazy cultural chaos. Sometimes she&rsquo;ll welcome a guest we can learn from; sometimes the conversation will be just her and you. But, Donna&rsquo;s hope is that each conversation will be exactly what you need.

That's Just What I Needed

Finding Hope When Life Feels Heavy with Kirby Kelly

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