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hard to hopeFear of failure & life seasons w/SallyHello everyone!!Sally here today with a little heart-to-heart and life update sort of podcast. I hope you leave this conversation encouraged and ready to accept Jesus’s grace for you in whatever season you’re in right now!People to follow: @growinglovehn (instagram)@hard_to_hope_podcast 2025-07-1633 min
hard to hopeSeason 2 - Allie Cretaro on Missions & LifeToday we're kicking of Season 2 with Allie Cretaro in the studio!!! Sally’s close friend, who works at Crossroads church in Chittenango NY, joins us today and shares about her work with youth and missions, as well as she and Sally’s recent travels. One specific area we dug into today is the concept of when helping hurts people- in the area of missions. Allie shares how missions can be hurtful to the countries and people we go to, even if we are well meaning. We talk about the need for balance, and that God ulti...2025-07-021h 09
hard to hope028 season 1 finale That's a wrap on season one of the hard to hope podcast! What a season it has been. On today's episode Sally and Meg recap on the last year and a half of the podcast, the top 10 most listened to episodes, what they've both been up to and what is coming! The girls share about what season 2 of the podcast will look like and the vision for the next few months! They are also joined by a LITERAL SURPRISE guest (to them too!) and end with some fresh "manna for today!" We hope you have enjoyed the podcast so...2025-05-2155 min
hard to hope027 depression is not your identity ft. Delaney EOn today's episode, Meg is joined by Delaney E. Delaney is a follower of Christ, friend, small business owner and overcomer. Delaney shares with us about her clothing brand she started so that people can wear and share their faith with confidence, walking through depression as a believer, and speaking truth and having the honest conversations, even when they're hard. It was really so special to have Delaney on for this conversation and we KNOW that you all will be encouraged by this episode! Listen and share with others!Follow us on Spotify and on Instagram @hard...2025-03-121h 00
hard to hope026 washed by the word during panic attacks with meg On todays episode Meghan shares her personal recent experience with panic attacks, and learning to ask and allow Jesus to wash her in the Word as mapped out in Ephesians 5. Our hope is that you are encouraged by the things the Lord is currently showing Meghan in this season of life as she is walking this out. As we all are. Walking it out. 2025-02-2636 min
hard to hope025 healthy living and fitness with sally Health habits, body image, what it means to JUST START something, fitness, and more! Sally takes the conversation away as she shares some of her own journey with health and fitness, tips for us and more. Listen and enjoy!As always please follow us on Spotify and on Instagram @hard_to_hope_podcast 2025-02-1242 min
hard to hope024 there's got to be something more ft. dusty and keanna z So excited for you guys to hear today's interview with Keanna and Dusty Zehr! These two humans are some of the most wonderful friends and passionate disciples of Christ, hungry for more of Him. Their hunger is contagious and you will experience that in this interview as they share their individual and family testimonies. God is such a redemptive God and His gospel is redemption and that is so evident in the lives of these two people. Please listen, be so encouraged and SHARE!Follow us on Spotify ! And follow us on Instagram @hard_to...2025-01-291h 16
hard to hope023 new year's chatHappy 2025 everyone! Today's episode was so fun to record! Meg and Sally recap 2024, share highs and lows, memories, hard things they walked out, changes and God moments. We hope that as you listen you are encouraged to look behind and ahead, and see the faithfulness of the Lord throughout. New year. Same God. Also same girlies chatting it up ;) Enjoy!Please follow us on Spotify and on Instagram @hard_to_hope_podcast ! 2025-01-151h 13
hard to hope022 do we trust Him if He says no ft. Delite L Happy New Year! Kicking off 2025 with another episode with Delite L. Delite is a friend, wife, mother, sister and lover of Christ. She has always had such a unique voice and wisdom as long as I've known her and I love every time I get get to talk with her! Today we hear some of Delite's testimony which ranges from life looking different than she thought it would, to trusting God with her family size, to medical trauma and more. Delite shares what life has and continues to look like for her as she trusts God with the unfolding...2025-01-0156 min
hard to hope021 i don't want my children to grow up idolizing marriage ft. Delite L There are so many different definitions of purity, sexual purity, purity culture, etc among believers today. But what does walking in purity actually look like? Some people hear growing up, just don't have sex until marriage, and that's it. What about those who are in prolonged seasons of singleness, what does their walk look like? What is purity supposed to look like after marriage, does walking it out stop after the alter? Today's episode just scratches the surfaces of the conversation of purity, specifically sexual purity, that can be had. And these are...2024-12-111h 02
hard to hope020 i would choose Noah again and again ft. Nichole MA dear friend Nichole M came on the podcast for today's interview. While Nichole's story is not an easy one to share, she talks openly and honestly with us in today's episode, and for that we are so thankful. Nichole shares the story of her baby Noah, who doctors deemed early on as a "lethal pregnancy." Nichole shares her family's story of fighting for life and hope throughout Noah's pregnancy, the ups and downs of the journey, battling loss and grief, and more on today's episode. We pray Nichole's boldness in sharing allows others who may be going through...2024-11-271h 21
hard to hope019 the heart behind the hands ft. Heather In today's episode Meghan is joined by Heather Puddington, sister, friend, nurse and servant of Christ. Heather shares about the concept of service, and how we should be more concerned with the heart posture behind serving more than the works themselves. The girls talk about being able to love and serve out of a place of first knowing we are loved completely by the Creator of the universe.Heather is encouraging as always and leaves us with so much to think about! Listen, please share, and be encouraged!Follow us on Spotify and on Instagram...2024-11-1354 min
hard to hope018 home is where the heart is Have you ever struggled with the concept of making your house into a home? An actual comfy, safe space for community and doing life? We talk about all things home and community and decorating and creating your space on today's episode! Enjoy this fun conversation and share with others!Follow us on Instagram @hard_to_hope_podcast and on Spotify! 2024-10-3029 min
hard to hope017 faith confirmed In today's episode Meg shares about something the Lord has been teaching her about the confirmation of faith, as is told in the story in Genesis 22 of Abraham preparing to sacrifice his son Isaac as the Lord asked of him, only for the Lord to provide a sacrifice in his place. We talk about developing a faith that stands under tribulation and the perspective to see how this purification actually leads us to be a bride that is ready for the bridegroom, being Christ.We know you will enjoy and be encouraged by this conversation! Follow us...2024-10-1636 min
hard to hope016 hope as an anchor for the soulIs it REALLY possible to have hope be the anchor for your soul? Firm, secure, sure?! Isn't that what we all want?!Sally gives some deep wisdom on this topic as she reflects processing over the last little while and a book that she recommends to us. She breaks down casual hope verses precious hope verses ultimate hope, and what this actually looks like as we actively walk out our lives and faith with the Lord.This is a MUST listen! Follow us on Spotify and on Instagram @hard_to_hope_pdcast! Enjoy! 2024-09-1842 min
hard to hope015 stop saying these things to your single friends Welcome back everyone! Today's episode was SO FUN to talk about. Yes, believe it or not, Meghan loves talking about singlehood and all the ups and downs that go with that season of life! On today's episode we go over things that you should stop saying to your single friends, some things you should say to your single friends and encouragement for anyone currently desiring a relationship or marriage but still walking out singleness. This episode is meant to encourage and give helpful advice to single and married people alike! So don't think this episode isn't for...2024-09-0438 min
hard to hope014 manna for today with Courtney LubulaThis 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...2024-08-2130 min
hard to hope013 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...2024-08-0746 min
hard to hope012 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 ! 2024-07-2441 min
hard to hope011 i will lie down in peace, and sleepHave 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 ! 2024-07-1035 min
hard to hope010 FOMODo 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...2024-06-2530 min
hard to hope009 to the girl with the broken heartIf 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...2024-06-1036 min
hard to hope008 ft. the momsTHE 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 !2024-05-2054 min
hard to hope007 warring against anxiety in our generationAnxiety 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 !2024-05-0646 min
hard to hope007 warring against anxiety in our generationAnxiety 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 !2024-05-0646 min
hard to hope007 waring against anxiety in our generationAnxiety 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 ! 2024-05-0646 min
hard to hope006 how we view God day to dayAnother "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...2024-04-2333 min
hard to hope005 today I'm finding it hard to hope : raw thoughtsToday'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...2024-04-0949 min
hard to hope004 manna for todayThis episode was fun! And a little bit of flying by the seat of our pants haha! Sally and Meghan both share current words that the Lord has been ministering to our hearts... manna for today, if you will. The Lord has a fresh word for you today too, He is your daily. bread. Hope you enjoy this episode!As always, if you don't yet, please follow us on Spotify and through Instagram @hard_to_hope_podcast !2024-03-2532 min
hard to hope001 sally's testimonyListen in on Sally's testimony! Sally drops some WISDOM in this episode, it is not one you're going to want to miss! Sally walks us through seeking out hope in times of physical illness, turning from control to trust, and leaving behind a spirit of religiosity for personal relationship with Jesus! We can't wait for you to listen in on our conversation!If you don't yet, please follow us on Spotify and through Instagram @hard_to_hope_podcast !2024-03-2134 min
hard to hope002 meg's testimony It's time for Meghan's testimony! Definitely worth a listen, we talk about the Word and how it does the transformation work in our hearts, the Lord's faithfulness and walking through seasons of disappointment and uprooting hope from where it doesn't belong and placing it on the Lord. We hope you are encouraged and hear a little bit of your story in Meg's! If you don't yet, please follow us on Spotify and through Instagram @hard_to_hope_podcast !2024-03-2140 min
hard to hope000 pilot episode and other ramblingsWelcome to the hard to hope podcast! In this pilot episode you will here from your hosts, Meghan and Sally, why we wanted to start a podcast and our heart behind everything! We hope you are encouraged after this to continue to walk out this journey with us of going from hard to hope! 2024-03-2112 min
hard to hope003 being alone vs. feeling lonelinessRaise your hand if you’ve ever felt alone?Like how about even in a crowd full of people? Or a busy house? Or an empty house?How about just “alone” in a situation? Like no one could ever understand what you’re going through or where you’re at?Today on the podcast we talk about how this touches people in all walks and seasons of life. And how we may be “alone” in the sense, but how to combat loneliness and feelings of isolation in the midst of that.It’s an episod...2024-03-1942 min