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141 | Hope Lives Here: The God Who Sees, Hears, & LOVES!

Our guest today addresses many of the very topics that so many of us wrestle with—whether that’s chronic illness, unexpected divorce, rebellious children, financial setbacks, or simply navigating circumstances we never would have chosen. Through it all, we can trust the promises of God, and we can trust that His Word remains our anchor no matter what we face.
Today, we’re honored to have a conversation with Shelbi, the creator of the Instagram account Hope Lives Here. We encourage you to follow along with her journey and be encouraged by what God is teaching her as she walks out a real, transparent relationship with Christ in the midst of chronic illness.
It’s easy to get caught up in the cycle of - God can do it, but he’s not doing it and if he’s not doing it, why? And if he’s not doing it, is he mad at me or is he punishing me? Does he really love me? Those kinds of questions are real for believers and unbelievers alike.
God isn’t intimidated by our questions, and He invites us to bring every part of our hearts to Him. We pray today's conversation encourages YOU - as you too are walking out your faith with a God who knows you, sees you, hears you, and more than anything - LOVES YOU!
Hope Lives Here
Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy: Discovering the Grace of Lament
The primary Bible verse about the "God who sees" is Genesis 16:13 , where Hagar names God El Roi after He finds her in the desert.
"So she called the name of the Lord who spoke to her, 'You are a God of seeing,' for she said, 'Truly here I have seen him who looks after me.'" – Genesis 16:13 (ESV) 
The name Ishmael in Hebrew means “God hears”.
“…You shall bear a son, and you shall call his name Ishmael, because the LORD has given heed to your affliction.”  Gen. 16:11
Within this one chapter, God has revealed two of His faculties, or attributes, that humans both share in, and understand:  hearing and sight. 
Thank you God that you see us, you hear us, and you LOVE us!
 
 
 

140 | From Addiction to Abundance: Walking In God's Promises!

What happens when God's promises meet our deepest brokenness?
In this powerful episode, we're joined by our dear friend Canaan, whose life is a beautiful testimony of God's redeeming love and faithfulness. From the bondage of addiction to the freedom found in Christ, Canaan shares her journey of healing, restoration, and the incredible ways God has fulfilled His promises in her life.
As you listen, you'll hear how God carried her through some of her darkest seasons, redeemed what once seemed lost, restored her marriage, and led her into a life marked by hope, freedom, and abundance. Her story is a reminder that no matter where you've been or what you're facing today, God's promises remain true.
Anchored in Isaiah 41:10, Canaan's testimony points us to the God who strengthens, helps, and upholds His children through every trial:
"Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand."
Join us for a conversation filled with honesty, hope, and encouragement as we discover what it looks like to walk confidently in the promises of God and experience the abundant life He offers.
This is a story of redemption. A story of restoration. A story of a God who never lets go.
Kept & Restored - Podcast
 

139 | God Is Near To the Brokenhearted: That is a PROMISE!

Today we're talking about a truth that many of us have had to cling to in some of life's hardest moments: God is near to the brokenhearted.
If you've walked through disappointment, loss, grief, betrayal, unanswered prayers, or seasons that simply didn't unfold the way you hoped, then you know what it feels like to carry a heavy heart. Difficult seasons can leave us wondering where God is and whether His promises still apply to us in the middle of our pain.
Yet Scripture reminds us in Psalm 34:18, "The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit." What a beautiful promise—that God doesn't wait for us to have it all together before He comes close. He meets us right in the middle of our sorrow, our questions, and our struggles.
One of the most powerful ways we experience God's faithfulness is not by avoiding hardship, but by discovering that He walks with us through it. His presence becomes our comfort, His promises become our anchor, and His love sustains us when we feel weak.
Today, our guest Melanie Robinson joins us to talk about what it looks like to trust God in difficult seasons, how His nearness brings hope to broken hearts, and how we can continue walking in His promises even when the road is hard. Our prayer is that wherever you find yourself today, you'll be reminded that you are never walking alone. The same God who has been faithful in every season is with you now, and He will continue to carry you forward.
Cameron’s House of Hope
Psalm 34:18 NIV - The LORD is close to the brokenhearted - Bible Gateway
Psalm 27:13-14 NIV - I remain confident of this: I will see - Bible Gateway

138 | Anchored In God's Promises: Welcome Back Mom🩷

Today we are so honored to welcome our mom, Kathy Corless, back to the podcast as we continue to talk about Walking in God’s Promises.
Our mom continues to model for us what it looks like to walk faithfully with God through grief, change, healing, and exciting new beginnings. Her life is a testimony that God’s promises remain true in every season. She made a decision years ago to anchor her Faith In God's Promises!
Through loss and struggle, she has chosen faith over fear, hope over despair, and trust over uncertainty. And in this season, we are also watching God’s goodness unfold in beautiful ways. We pray you are encouraged today to Keep Walking out your own Faith one step at a time!
A few of Mom's favorite Worship Songs:
Seph Schlueter - Won't Start Now (Music Video)
CeCe Winans - Worthy Of It All (Worthy) [Official Music Video]
CeCe Winans - Goodness of God (Official Video)
 
 

137 | Walking In God's Promises

This season is about learning how to walk with faith even before fulfillment of the promise arrives. It’s about trusting God in and through the process, holding onto hope in the waiting, and recognizing His faithfulness in every step along the way. Thank you for joining us as we walk together in the Promises of God.
“Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.”
‭‭2 Corinthians‬ ‭4‬:‭16‬-‭18‬
#keepwalking
 
 

136 | Called Beyond Borders: Walking on Mission from Tanzania to The U.S.

What does it look like to truly live on mission—no matter where God places you?
In this powerful episode, we sit down with a remarkable young woman whose journey spans continents and cultures. Born and raised in Tanzania, our guest is now a full-time nursing student at Charleston Southern University, pursuing not just a career but a calling. 
Paulina's story is one of faith, courage, and obedience. From her early life in Tanzania to stepping into a new chapter in the United States, she shares how God has been faithful in every season—guiding her steps, expanding her vision, and placing a deep calling on her heart that reaches far beyond borders.
We pray her story encourages and inspires you to Walk on Mission with the ONE who can truly make your God given dreams a reality.

135 | The Heart Of A Mother: Thank You Moms!

Today, we are so thankful to be joined by a special guest, Brandi Giordano. Brandi is a wife, a mom, a believer, and someone who is intentionally living on mission—seeking to follow where God is leading her and her family.
One thing we continue to learn is that each of our walks looks different.  The way God moves, leads, and grows us is deeply personal. Our stories may not look the same, but that’s what makes them so powerful and beautiful. It’s incredible to see how God takes our simple “yes” and uses it for His glory and His good.
We truly believe you’re in for a treat today, and we’re so excited for you to hear Brandi’s story.
Happy Mother's Day to All the Moms listening🩷 Everyday, your LOVE is making a difference in the lives of your children.  Keep Walking!!
Low Country MomCo
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134 | From The Sidelines To the Home: A Mother's Mission Field

Today’s episode is again a very special one for us because we’re sitting down with someone who isn’t just a guest—she’s a lifelong friend. We met Dana Clerico Hedgepath when we first moved to South Carolina, and our families attended church together, and we were in youth group together, so yeah, we go way back! It’s been such a gift to not only grow up together, but to also keep in touch over the years, and watch the way she has continued to walk out her faith so intentionally in every season of her life. Whether that was young adult life, young married life, as a teacher and coach, as a daughter and a sister, to becoming an amazing mom - every season is so different, and yet so beautiful. Her Mission Field is wherever she goes and whoever God places on her path. We pray you are encouraged by our conversation with Dana and inspired to also live a life surrendered to JESUS, and open and available to BE WHO GOD has created you to be. 
To all the Mother's who are tuning in we want to especially say HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!! We are celebrating you today! Keep seeking Jesus, and Keep Walking!
 

133 | Moms On Mission: Real Life, Real Faith

This season is especially close to our hearts as we focus on moms who are walking on mission—women who are faithfully stepping into what God has called them to, even in the midst of challenges, uncertainty, and the everyday demands of life.
Today, we are so excited to welcome Leigh Anderson to the podcast. Leigh is a wife, a mom, a ministry leader, a sister in Christ, and a woman who is intentionally seeking to walk in the things of the Lord. She is living on mission, pursuing God’s calling with faith, humility, and grace in every season she’s walking through.
 

132 | Power In The Pivot - Serving Students with Kim Bender

We are so excited to have Kim Bender with us on the podcast today. Kim serves in Dorchester School District Two and has spent years pouring into the lives of students from all walks of life—many of whom face learning challenges that could easily feel overwhelming. But through her compassion, dedication, and faith, Kim has been a steady source of encouragement, helping her students not only learn, but truly believe they can keep moving forward.
We hope you have been both encouraged and challenged by Kim's testimony and her work with Rise Academy and The Rise Readers program. You can reach out directly to Kim to find ways to get involved or pray about giving financially! The work she is doing is incredibly impactful!
kbender@dorchester2.k12.sc.us
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