Finding Hope

One this Episode of Finding Hope, Amy sits down with addiction specialist and podcaster, Amber Hollingsworth. Amber Hollingsworth is a family recovery expert and the founder of Hope For Families Recovery Center. With over 20 years of experience, she specializes in helping families navigate the chaos of addiction and rebuild trust and connection. Amber is known for her compassionate, no-nonsense approach and her ability to break down complex recovery concepts into practical, actionable steps. Through her YouTube channel, @puttheshoveldown, and her innovative programs, such as the Invisible Intervention, Amber has empowered thousands of families to take back control and create lasting change. When she's not helping families, Amber enjoys sharing her insights as a podcast guest, offering a fresh perspective on the intersection of addiction, family dynamics, and recovery.5-Day No-More Mr. Bad Guy Challenge: https://www.familyrecoveryacademy.online/no-more-mr-bad-guy-sign-upFinding Hope Support Group: FindingHope.todayFinding Hope Retreat: FHRetreat.comRun For Hope: RunForHopeRace.com

Welcome to Finding Hope — A Podcast for Families Impacted by AddictionIf you love someone struggling with addiction or walking the path of recovery, you're not alone — and you don't have to walk this journey by yourself.Finding Hope is a podcast dedicated to encouraging, equipping, and empowering the family and loved ones of those battling addiction. Each episode shares real stories, practical tools, and faith-based insights to help you find strength, peace, and purpose as you navigate life alongside someone in addiction or recovery.Whether you're facing crisis, walking through healing, or searching for answers — this space is for you.

Welcome to Finding Hope — A Podcast for Families Impacted by AddictionIf you love someone struggling with addiction or walking the path of recovery, you're not alone — and you don't have to walk this journey by yourself.Finding Hope is a podcast dedicated to encouraging, equipping, and empowering the family and loved ones of those battling addiction. Each episode shares real stories, practical tools, and faith-based insights to help you find strength, peace, and purpose as you navigate life alongside someone in addiction or recovery.Whether you're facing crisis, walking through healing, or searching for answers — this space is for you.

Welcome to Finding Hope — A Podcast for Families Impacted by AddictionIf you love someone struggling with addiction or walking the path of recovery, you're not alone — and you don't have to walk this journey by yourself.Finding Hope is a podcast dedicated to encouraging, equipping, and empowering the family and loved ones of those battling addiction. Each episode shares real stories, practical tools, and faith-based insights to help you find strength, peace, and purpose as you navigate life alongside someone in addiction or recovery.Whether you're facing crisis, walking through healing, or searching for answers — this space is for you.

We had such a fun time at Night of Hope and thats whats the topic of conversation this episode. We witnessed God move in such a unique way. What a way to celebrate our 10 year anniversary! Thank you for listening and being part of this journey!

In this episode we have our very own Rob Holsonbake to give us his testimony and journey to sobriety. Rob has been behind the scenes with us - editing all of our Finding Hope Episodes, and now we get a chance to hear his story and struggles with alcohol. We have some exciting Finding Hope Retreats planned for this year! For more information on please visit FHRETREATS.COM

Finding Hope Celebrates 10 Years. Join us March 28 at Night of Hope and March 28 at the Hope Conference. For more information and to purchase tickets, go to FH10Year.comBe sure to check out one of our Bible plans we here. Get connected to one of our Finding Hope or Hope After Loss meetings today.Remember, You are NOT alone. It's NOT your fault. There is HOPE!

Finding Hope Celebrates 10 Years. Join us March 28 at Night of Hope and March 28 at the Hope Conference. For more information and to purchase tickets, go to FH10Year.comBe sure to check out one of our Bible plans we discussed here. Get connected to one of our Finding Hope or Hope After Loss meetings today.Remember, You are NOT alone. It's NOT your fault. There is HOPE!

In this episode, we're thrilled to announce two exciting events to celebrate Finding Hope's 10-year anniversary in 2025!Night of Hope on March 28th: An evening of worship, encouragement, and inspiration featuring musician Ben Fuller and speaker/author Lysa TerKeurst.Hope Conference on March 29th: A day filled with worship and powerful keynote sessions led by Hope Is Alive Co-CEO Alison Lange, addiction specialist Amber Hollingsworth, and Mark Woodward from the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics, plus other surprises!Visit FH10year.com for more details and tickets.We also reflect on 2024 with co-host Darcy, discussing the year's highlights, God's work through Finding Hope, navigating the holidays, and leaving listeners with a message of hope as we head into Christmas and beyond.Thank you for listening and being part of this journey!

Listen in this week as Amy and Darcie sit down to go over that often uncomfortable subject of "boundaries." What is the purpose of a boundary? How do you set a boundary? How do you keep a boundary? Learn about the most important tool to keep you healthy as you navigate relationships with your loved ones in addiction. ______________________FindingHope.TodayHopeIsAlive.net

This week Amy and Darcie recap the highlights from our first annual "Run For Hope" (formally known as "Sobriety Sprint"), where we remember, honor, and celebrate those who lost their lives to addiction and those that love them. As we listen to the stories of those we have lost we both honor their memory and provide space for their loved ones to heal.-----------------For more information about the upcoming Hope After Loss Retreat please visit:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hope-after-loss-retreat-tickets-1014912981047?aff=oddtdtcreator&utm-source=cp&utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing______________FindingHope.TodayHopeIsAlive.net

We often say addiction does not discriminate, but many times it can hide in plain sight in the lives of those we consider to "have it all together." This week we sit down with Shawn, a recent grad of the Hope is Alive program, as he shares his story of hope and recovery.RunForHopeRace.comFindingHope.TodayHopeIsAlive.net

How do you continue after the worse happens? How do you move forward after losing a child to addiction? This week we explore how to process grief with Hope After Loss Leader Jeni, and how God is still with you in the darkest seasons of life.Upcoming 2024 Hope After Loss Retreat:October 4-6 | Tulsa, OklahomaRegister Here_________________________________HopeAfterLoss.TodayRunForHopeRace.comFindingHope.TodayHopeIsAlive.net

Are you finding Joy today?Listen as our guest Gretchen gets vulnerable about how addiction has touched her life as a sister and a mother, and ultimately how these stories have made her a compassionate minister. Choose Joy today by resting in the comfort that we have a creator that loves us and cares for us.Website/Blog: https://www.whitestonerevelation.comSpeaking or Consulting inquiries email info@whitestonerevelation.com,M28 Discipling on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0RO3N9qUBsL1Q1zt9cfpcv?si=Tv_o_iYAQa2UbvPCxPCggA,Walk it Out on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7h2dzMXjeZCL7f1xMbnIDF?si=POLVcvwoTteVUM1rIcbMCA_________________________________RunForHopeRace.comFindingHope.TodayHopeIsAlive.net

This week Amy sits down with Hayley, a licensed professional counselor here in Oklahoma, to discuss how we can seek recovery from our past traumas, What does trauma and PTSD look like? How can we seek help? Where can I look for resources? Listen in this week as we learn how we can overcome our mental health issues by refusing to "suffer in silence".The Mental Health Association of Oklahoma (and other states) often have virtual support groups for folks who have gone through traumatic experiences:https://mhaok.org/services/support-groups/, The VA also has support groups for veterans who have experienced traumatic experiences: https://www.ptsd.va.gov/gethelp/peer_support.asp, Psychology Today is a great place to find a therapist (and local support or therapy groups): https://www.psychologytoday.com/us, Here are our website links https://edmondcounseling.com/, https://www.counselinginstitute.org/RunForHopeRace.comFindingHope.TodayHopeIsAlive.net

Join Amy and Darcie this week as they discuss the upcoming Run for Hope fun run. Learn how this event helps tear down the stigma of addiction as we celebrate the lives of those we have lost and support those in recovery. Please join us for this family friendly event as all proceeds go towards Finding Hope: RunForHopeRace.comFindingHope.TodayHopeIsAlive.net

Amy sits down with a Christian as she tells her own story of growing up feeling the need to protect her addicted father. This young women's story of hope truly inspiring, as she has found that sharing her story with others has led to her own to recovery. Parental Addiction - Sesame Workshop, Home - Nacoa, Peaceful Family Oklahoma - Home, https://www.hazeldenbettyford.org/family-loved-ones/family-programFindingHope.TodayRunForHopeRace.comHopeIsAlive.net

Listen in as Amy sits down with Finding Hope team member Darcie Stephens to talk about how having a loved one with addiction impacted her childhood and adult life. What are the labels we let others put on us and how do we replace those with God's truth?FindingHope.TodayRunForHopeRace.comHopeIsAlive.net

In the second half of this two part story we meet Julie, Cindy's daughter from episode 38, as she she shares her experience with addiction, recovery, and family restoration. As we listen to the other side of this story, notice how keeping firm boundaries can allow our loved ones to find recovery.FindingHope.TodayRunForHopeRace.comHopeIsAlive.net

Join us for this special two part episode as we sit down with Cindy and learn how she found hope years before her loved one found recovery. This is why we don't give up before the miracle happens and why we keep coming back even after it does. Find your Tribe! Be sure to tune in to Part Two of this story from the Addict's point of view.FindingHope.TodayRunForHopeRace.comHopeIsAlive.net

Amy sits down with Finding Hope Leader, DL, to talk about his experience as a father navigating the journey of recovery with his son and for himself as well.

Amy sits down with Finding Hope Leader, Debbie, to talk about her first experience attending a Finding Hope Retreat. How can our loved one's addiction be used as a blessing? Join us this week as Debbie shares how her story of hopelessness was transformed into one that has strengthened her faith.

Join us with our newest team member, Darcie Stephens, as we recap the Finding Hope Retreat in Tulsa, OK, and prepare for our next retreat in Pine Knoll Shores, NC April 26-28th! Visit FHRetreat.com today to register!

Listen in with Amy as she is joined by one of our Finding Hope Leaders, Maggie, all the way from the crystal coast of North Carolina! FindingHope.Today

Join Amy as she talks with this year's Finding Hope Retreat Keynote Speaker, Julie Busler! Learn more about Julie and what you can expect at the Be Still Retreat this March! FHRetreat.com

Join Amy LaRue as she discusses the upcoming "Be Still" Finding Hope Retreat taking place in Tulsa, OK and Pine Knoll Shores, NC! Visit FHRetreat.com today to register!

Join Amy as she sits down with Tara and Rhonda to discuss gratitude!Be sure to give to Finding Hope's end-of-year book drive at - https://give.hopeisalive.net/give/533590/#!/donation/checkoutCheck out Rhonda Kemps's Book "Remarkable You" - https://www.amazon.com/Remarkable-you-Revisiting-Regrets-Celebrations/dp/B09DMR5M6Q/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2NOOXW009DIGZ&keywords=rhonda+kemp&qid=1702661376&sprefix=rhonda+kemp%2Caps%2C169&sr=8-1

Join Amy and Darcie as they discuss what the holidays can be like for the loved one of somebody trapped in addiction. You are sure to receive some wonderful tips for the family heading into the holidays!

Amy sits down with HIA's Amanda Patchen to discuss the difference between Sobriety and Recovery.

So, you have a loved one who has finally decided to get sober. Now what? What does life look like for them? What does life look like for you?

The Hope After Loss Retreat still has open spots! Join Amy as she talks with Tammy and Denise about what Hope After Loss can do for you. These ladies know firsthand what it's like to lose a loved one to addiction, and we are so thankful to them for sharing their amazing testimonies with us. Go to HopeAfterLoss.Today to register for the upcoming retreat!

In honor of Overdose Awareness, join Amy as she talks with Hope After Loss member Tammy Posey. We are so thankful to Tammy for sharing her story with us as we get closer to the upcoming Sobriety Sprint and Hope After Loss Retreat. Visit the links below to get signed up for both events!SobrietySprint.comHopeAfterLoss.Today

Join Amy and Darcie as they dive into why love just isn't enough when someone is an addict. Also, be sure to register for the upcoming Hope After Loss Retreat at HopeAfterLoss.Today, as well as the upcoming Sobriety Sprint at SobrietySprint.com!

Join Amy as she talks with Darcie about what recovery looks like from the side of the loved ones. You don't get it, unless you live it. NightofHopeOKC.com

Join Amy as she sits with our newest Team Member, Kim McCluer! On top of being our new DFW Community Outreach Coordinator, Kim is also the Mom of a DFW Resident. You won't want to miss this incredible episode!Celebration of Hope website: hia10.comNight of Hope website: nightofhopeokc.com

In this episode of the Finding Hope Podcast Amy LaRue sits down with Charles Gosset to discuss the topic of detaching with love. Charles is a certified Life Purpose Coach and a Certified Addiction Recovery Coach (PCC, CPRC) with his business Full Integration Coaching, based in Oklahoma City. His focus is on empowering passionate difference-makers to lead courageous, authentic lives so that they can find and fulfill their purpose. Whether that's the purpose of a lifetime or the purpose for this time in life.Charles is also the host of the Live Your Purpose podcast, where he features compelling interviews with passionate difference makers in the Oklahoma City Metro area. And, he's a person in long-term recovery from alcoholism and substance use disorder. This past February, Charles celebrated 17 years of continuous sobriety.Learn more at: https://www.fullintegrationcoaching.com/

Join Amy as she talks with Jenna! While today, Jenna is an intern for Hope is Alive, she and Amy have known each other since kindergarten! You won't want to miss this conversation!

Join Amy as she sits with Jayme from Peaceful Families Oklahoma. Peaceful Family Oklahoma provides free child-centered programs to children ages 4-18 and their caregivers.Parental Addiction - Sesame WorkshopNACoA - National Association for Children of Addiction - https://nacoa.org/Peaceful Families Oklahoma - https://peacefulfamilyok.org/

Join us as we talk with HIA's very own, Gizelle Failla! On top of being a team member with Hope is Alive, Gizelle has walked an incredible path as the loved one of someone in addiction.

Join Amy and Darcie as they recap the Rooted in Truth Retreat! Also, be sure to visit the link below to sign up for Finding Hope Leader Training on April 21st!hopeisalive.net/finding-hope/leadership-training

Join Amy as she discusses the difference between REACTING and RESPONDING.

Join Amy as she sits with Sean on the Hope Dealers Podcast to discuss her journey and how you can get involved with Finding Hope!

Episode 15 of the Finding Hope Podcast is now available! Join Amy as she talks with our Greenville, NC, Program Manager, Dylan Clem!Visit HopeisAlive.net/RootedinTruth

Join Amy and Kyearra as they discuss the fentanyl crisis currently hitting America. Also, be sure to register for our upcoming "Rooted in Truth" Retreat at hopeisalive.net/rootedintruth.If you need resources, please visit FindingHope.Today

Join Amy as she sits with Trena to discuss her story and journey of healing! Also, be sure to register for the upcoming Finding Hope Retreat at HopeisAlive.net/RootedinTruth

Join Amy as she asks us a question we should consider: What do you need this year? Also, be sure to register for our upcoming Finding Hope Retreat at HopeisAlive.net/rootedintruth!

Join Amy for a brand-new episode before we head into Christmas! Also, be sure to check out the new Finding Hope Bible Plan linked below!http://bible.us/r/8tx

Boundaries are key! Listen in with Amy as she discusses the importance of boundaries with Nathan and Leslie.

Join Amy as she talks with the host of The Hope Dealers Podcast, Sean Fitzpatrick, about the difficulties one can go through during the holidays. From the perspective of the family member, as well as the loved one trapped in addiction, this is an episode you won't want to miss!

Join Amy as she discusses "The Lord's Prayer" with the one and only Kris Darrah! This is a testimony you will not want to miss!

Join Amy and Jessica as they break down the Serenity Prayer.