Audacious Hope Podcast

Episode 44: Book Launch is Coming! Join April as she welcomes her besties and co-authors to share about their upcoming Bible Study Book Launch. Here some behind-the-scenes stories and learn how you can be a part of the launch team! Yes, I'm interested in joining the Launch Team!  Find more information about Entwined Ministries.  Facebook Instagram

Episode 43: The Widowmaker Listen to the story of Jim Markert's heart attack and how God lined up everyone he needed in order to survive the deadly widowmaker. 

Episode 41: Stop Carrying Shame Podcaster and blogger, Jill Dobrowansky, shares how two words from God turned her prodigal heart home again.  Find her at: www.jilldobrowansky.com Feed Your Spirit Podcast Facebook  

Episode 41: Big Announcement It's been a quick minute since my last podcast episode...and this announcement is WHY! Listen in to hear my latest God-story!

Episode 40: Be A Bridge Builder Join us as Shawn Vick, Women's Ministry Director at The Springs Church in Orange Park, Florida, shares a message of hope for 2021. She challenges us to be bridge builders...and there has never been a more important time than now! Listen in for ideas on how you can bridge the gap between generations and perspectives. 

Episode 39: God's Powerful Presence My sweet sister in Christ, Deborah McSpadden, joins us on the podcast today to share her miraculous story of walking away from a massive car accident and her multiple encounters with our very personal and present God!  

Episode 38: Courtroom Victory! Angela Agans shares her family's amazing testimony of false accusations, courtroom battles, and how God showed up in powerful ways! Verses Mentioned: Deuteronomy 6: 6-9 Zephaniah 3:17 2 Chronicles 20:17 Deuteronomy 28:13 Proverbs 21:1 Angela Agans Writer Page    

Episode 37: Prayer For Healing Do you need a touch of healing from Jehovah Rapha, our Healer? Let's join together and lift up our prayers for physical or inner healing to the ONE who has no limitations. 

Episode 36: Set Free! Listen to this amazing testimony from Ashley Little as she shares the miracle of how God released her from a decade of bondage to generational sins, including homosexuality. Make sure you watch Ashley's video of her full testimony available at www.TheGreaterLove.us It's "worth the watch!"   

Episode 35: The Gift of Surrogacy Listen in as Kelly Curnutt shares her journey as a surrogate and the God-moment that matched her with the couple whose baby she carried.

Episode 34: Adopting As A Single Mom Be inspired that we can all do whatever God calls us to! Listen in as Pastor Luci Williams shares her story of how God asked her to think outside her own plan and embrace His plan for her. 

Episode 33: Fighting to Adopt Katie Krumcke's feisty spirit was just what God knew she needed to fight the battles ahead of her. She and her husband's foster-to-adopt story is full of God moments! It starts with a baby she had a dream about showing up on her doorstep, and taking lots of twists and turns through the legal system before they were able to secure their forever family. 

Episode 32: Adoption Was Always The Option Join us as Deirdre Parker shares her story about how God planted the idea of adoption in her heart from a young age and how she felt adoption was ALWAYS the option for her. After a long wait, she and her husband adopted their sweet son from South Africa in 2019. 

Episode 31: Grief & Redemption Join us as Rachel shares her journey of pregnancy loss and her family's road to adoption through foster care.  Rachel Lewis is an adoptive, foster, and biological mom, and lives with her husband and three daughters in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. She experienced five pregnancy losses and writes about them on her blog, The Lewis Note, as well as at Still StandingMagazine and Pregnancy After Loss Support. She is the founder of the online support group Brave Mamas, the safest place to grieve a child. Her first book, Unexpecting: Real Talk on Pregnancy Loss, releases August 2021 from Bethany House Publishers.  She loves hiking with her family over the weekends, having Sunday afternoon dinners with her close-knit family, and sampling treats from Trader Joe’s, the best grocery store on the planet. Connect with Rachel on Facebook or Instagram.  LINKS: Free guide for friends and family: "Your BFF Guide to Miscarriage"  Brave Mamas Facebook Support Group Website: www.thelewisnote.com Facbook.com: www.facebook.com/Thelewisnote Instagram: @rachel.thelewisnote

Special Episode 30: My Book's Birthday! My book, An Extreme God for An Extreme Life, is turning two years old! To celebrate I share some of the God-stories about how this book actually came to fruition and read the first chapter aloud.   

Episode 29: Spiritual Realm - Part 2 This is our second episode of a two-part series with Gabriela Banks, an author and inner healing minister. We discuss the Spirit of Fear and how she became aware of it and how to be free of it!  How to find Gabriela.... www.GabrielaBanks.com Book: Cultivating Lifelong Faith

Episode 28: Spiritual Realm - Part 1 Listen in to the first of this two-part series with Gabriela Banks. In Part one she shares how God spoke through a dream to her and later revealed how He wanted her to use the gift of healing. Resources: www.DearMissy.org  www.GabrielaBanks.com Book: Cultivating Lifelong Faith

Episode 27: Spiritual Warfare In this episode, April shares stories of some of her own spiritual battles, but also some resources that can help Christians learn more about how to use their God-given authority in the spiritual realm.  Resources Mentioned: Spiritual Housecleaning by Eddie & Alice Smith Armed & Dangerous by John Ramirez Spiritual Warfare by Karl Payne Christian Healing Ministries in Jacksonville, Florida

Episode 26: When Trials Don't Seem to End Join us as Catherine Lamont shares how a life filled with trials drove her into a deeper relationship with Jesus. Find her on her blog, Wordless Groans, and on Facebook.  

Episode 25: Purity Culture & Sexual Shame Join this important conversation with Melody Knudson as we discuss the church and how it responds to sexual trauma. Find Melody at: https://www.melodyknudson.com/ Instagram   Books we mention: Pure by Linda Kay Klein The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk, M.D.

Episode 24: Taking a Huge Leap of Faith When Melinda Patrick's life changed in an instant, God called her to spend time with Him and take a huge leap of faith. Listen in and be inspired to be obedient, regardless of the cost.  Find Melinda at:  www.melindapatrick.org  FaceBook Instagram Scriptures mentioned in the podcast: John 12:24 Psalm 103

Episode 23: The Gift of Mentoring Join my guest, author and speaker Chris Moss, as she shares with us how God revealed her purpose when she least expected it. We also both share how God used Rick Warren's book, The Purpose Driven Life, to change our lives! You can connect to Chris and the mentoring programs she offers at www.chrismoss-author.com  

Episode 22: Rescued! Listen in as Joy Van Hoose shares her story of God's amazing intervention in her life and how He rescued her from an attempted kidnapping.   

Episode 21: Hope During a Pandemic Join Pastor Julie Davis and April as they share stories of how God speaks through his believers and how to have Hope During a Pandemic.   

Episode 20: Permission Granted Have you ever thought...is it wrong for me to want to be "more than a mom?" Join us today as we talk to speaker and author Bethany Howard about just that topic.  You can find Bethany at www.BethanyHoward.com or on Facebook and Instagram.

Episode 19: God is Especially Fond of You! Join us as Karey Spidell, speaker and health coach, shares her amazing testimony of God's provision for her family. Let her remind you how much God cares about the big things and the small things in your life.  Find Karey on Facebook. 

Episode 18: Loss & Limitations Bestselling author, Deb Gruelle, share with us her challenges of infertility, loss, divorce and medical illness. She will inspire you to know with God your "limitations" don't have to hold you back from all that God has planned for you! Find Deb at https://debgruelle.com and check out her books and blog.

Episode 17: Special Needs Parenting In this episode I share about some of my darkest days parenting a special needs child and the tough decisions parents have to make. Then my daughter Jerilyn joins the discussion and shares her perspective. It is sure to give you hope for your child's future as well!

Episode 16: Financial Miracle God shows up in a BIG way for Rebecca Arcarese and her family when they found themselves struggling under a massive amount of debt. Come be encouraged about changing your mindset and the undeserved favor of God. Rebecca is a speaker and financial coach. Find her on Facebook or on her website www.rebeccaarcarese.com.  

Episode 15. Career Changes Are you wondering what your next job will be? Join April and Mary Snyder as they share stories of how God creates perfect opportunities! Mary Snyder is the Director of Speaker Touring at Compassion International. Find Mary at www.MaryRSnyder.com. You can also find her on Facebook or Instagram.

Episode 14: Resurrection Day Come hear how God resurrected Maureen Knotts' two-year-old daughter on Easter Day. Maureen shares TWO amazing miracles their family experienced that will leave you in awe of God! You will not want to miss this!!

Episode 13: Near-Death Experience Join us to hear about my friend and spiritual mentor, Francine Marshall's, near-death experience. Within a day she went from perfectly healthy to struggling to breathe in an ICU bed. Listen to her amazing out-of-body experience she had and the healing she received. I am positive you will be blessed by her wisdom!

Episode 12: Feeling Abandoned? Lori Young shares her story of how God met her in her darkest moment with a reminder that He would never abandon or reject her. Come hear how God can use our small acts of obedience to enact life change in others.  Connect with Lori: Facebook www.LoriYoungSpeaker.com

Episode 11: Anxiety, Panic Attacks & Depression These are anxiety producing times. Join Andrea Nyberg and April as they discuss how she was able to find her miracle and the peace her heart longed for.  Find Andrea Nyberg  Facebook Instagram Website

Episode 10: Prayer of Protection This is a special episode addressing the current Coronavirus crisis. I felt God leading me to pray a prayer of protection over my listeners, their families and our nation. We are called to impact others with our Audacious Hope at such a time as this. 

Episode 9: Focus on the Blessings Amberly Neese, the fabulous speaker and comedian, shares with us how her family has been able to see and remember God's blessings, even during difficult times. Join us as we talk about where our focus should be and how to purposefully and practically live in hope.  Find Amberly: www.amberlyneese.com Go to her website to join her upcoming book launch team for "Belonging" Stalk her on Facebook and Instagram Amberly's Ebenezer...

Episode 8: Kiss Cancer Goodbye Ivelisse Page joins us to tell us her amazing story of healing. She went from a stage 4 cancer diagnosis to cancer-free for over 11 years and counting. She has also helped countless others on their journey of healing as well through her non-profit organization Believe Big. You won't want to miss this miraculous testimony! www.BelieveBig.org  "I Will Have No Fear" Prayer (available in English and Spanish)  

Episode 7: God Provides Join Jill Mansor and April as they discuss God's abundant provision and taking extreme steps of faith! Jill is the author of "Fighting for the Finish", a speaker, adjunct professor, and owner of the Raise Your Dreams Farm. You can find her here: www.jillmansor.com Fighting for the Finish on Amazon Facebook under Jill Mansor

Episode 6: PrayerWalking Miracles Best-selling author, Janet Holm McHenry, introduces us to PrayerWalking and encourages us with stories of how God powerfully moved in her community through the power of prayer! You can find Janet on Facebook, under Janet McHenry - Looking Up. You can also find her books on Amazon, including the best seller, PrayerWalk.

Episode 5: Marriage Miracle - "His" Side Fred Pernot joins us as a follow up to Episode 4 with his wife, Misty Pernot, to share his perspective on how God was able to bring about a marriage miracle.    

Episode 4: Marriage Miracle...."Her" Side In this episode, Misty Pernot, shares the story of how God redeemed her & Fred's marriage from the brink of divorce. This will be a two part story. The next podcast will feature "His" Side...because there are always two sides to a story. 

                  Episode 3: Snatched from the Fire Tope Keku's house went up in flames. Listen to hear how God saved her family and provided for them in unexpected ways. Find Tope Keku www.hiddentreasuresandriches.com Weathering Storms: Finding Treasures in the Ruins

Episode 2: Kidnapped Guest Speaker Kim Nowlin joins April to talk about her story of being kidnapped and how God showed up during her darkest time. Kim Nowlin is a pastor and stylist who encourages people to use the gifts God’s given them to fashion their best life. She’s also a conference speaker, along with being a busy wife and mom. Find Kim Nowlin: Facebook - Kim Nowlin kim@kim-nowlin.com

Meet your host, April Chapman, with the telling of one of the miraculous stories of God's intervention in her life. 

Listen to the stories that inspire hope! Join me, April Chapman, as I interview some amazing people who share the miraculous God encounters they've experienced.