The Women's Hope Podcast

Why do we suffer as Christians? Where is God in times of pain? And how are we supposed to respond? These and other questions are the topic of this next series. In this episode, Kim and Shelbi introduce the topic of trials, offering a biblical framework for thinking about suffering and its purposes in our lives. You can find more episodes at www.masters.edu/womens-hope...

What does suffering faithfully as a believer look like, practically? Special guest Susan Heck joins in this episode to share her own lived experience from the loss of her husband. She talks with Kim and Shelbi about how her faith grew in the midst of grief, with practical advice for sufferers and those who want to come alongside them.

Women's Hope is produced by The Master's University, a Christian liberal arts university in Southern California. To learn more about TMU, visit www...

In the final part of this series on suffering, Kim and Shelbi talk about the practical applications of a biblical theology of suffering. When distress and loss enter our lives, how should we respond? They turn to examples of faithful sufferers in Scripture to give us a picture of how to trust the Lord in the midst of trials.

Women's Hope is produced by The Master's University. To learn more about TMU, visit masters.edu. 

Family gatherings at Thanksgiving and Christmas can sometimes be the setting for difficult dinner conversations. In this episode, Kim and Shelbi turn to Ephesians 4 and other key passages as they explore how to handle holiday-season dynamics in a God-honoring manner.

Women's Hope is produced by The Master's University, a Christian liberal arts institution in Southern California. To learn more about TMU, visit www.masters.edu. 

How should Christians approach conflict resolution? And is “conflict resolution” even the right phrase to use? Kim and Shelbi welcome special guest Dr. John Street to discuss these and other questions. Dr. Street offers biblical guidance on the source of conflicts, the sanctifying opportunities they bring, and the way to pursue reconciliation.

Women's Hope is produced by The Master's University, a Christian liberal arts institution in Southern California...

As believers, where do we find our joy, even in the midst of trials? Kim and Shelbi answer this question by turning to the example of Mary and her Magnificat in Luke 1. Through Mary’s example, we see that our joy is found in trusting in and making much of the Lord.

Women's Hope is produced by The Master's University, a Christian liberal arts institution led by Chancellor John MacArthur and President Abner Chou. To learn more about TMU and its more than 150 programs, visit masters.edu...

In part two of their series on joy, Kim and Shelbi unpack three practical principles of how to pursue joy in the Christian life. They use the acronym “JOY” to explore these three aspects: jubilance, obedience, and a yielding spirit.

Women's Hope is produced by The Master's University, a Christian liberal arts institution in Santa Clarita, California, led by Chancellor John MacArthur and President Abner Chou...

Believers are not exempt from the suffering of depression. So what are we to do when we are tempted to despair? Kim and Shelbi tackle this topic by taking a look at positive and negative examples of how individuals responded to despair in Scripture.

Women's Hope is produced by The Master's University, a Christian liberal arts institution in Santa Clarita, California, led by Chancellor John MacArthur and President Abner Chou...

Kim and Shelbi interview special guests Jim and Caroline Newheiser on the topic of prodigal children. Jim and Caroline share advice and encouragement for parents of children who have rejected Christ. 

Women's Hope is produced by The Master's University, a Christian liberal arts institution in Santa Clarita, California, led by Chancellor John MacArthur and President Abner Chou. To learn more about TMU and its unwavering commitment to Christ and Scripture, visit masters.edu.

Whether in formal biblical counseling or informal ministry to one another, believers are called not only to offer instruction to each other, but to be involved in each other's lives. Kim and Shelbi are joined in this episode by Dale Johnson, executive director of the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors, to talk about the importance of friendship in the church...