Love Hope and Stories

“The moment I actually admitted I was hopeless in those situations, and felt that, and the weight of that, I think that’s where it kind of gave space for hope to actually step in.” - Stephanie Embree In this episode, Stephanie Embree shares a season of her life that many of us will never experience. While Stephanie was in college, her family was homeless. She describes some of what she encountered during that time and the moment everything shifted towards hope. lovehopeandstories.com

We are wrapping up our #BeStrongSeptember series with Part Five: Be Strong in the World. For links, show notes, and downloadable plans, please visit us as www.lovehopeandstories.com

For Part Four of our #BeStrongSeptember series, we are honored to have a special guest. Paige Forrest Martindell is a fitness instructor and studio director in Dallas, TX. She is showing up strong in her life with a powerful sense of purpose and the ever-bright light of Jesus Christ. Hear her faith backstory and what led her to the fitness world. Her wisdom will also inspire you to get your body moving towards strength. Please visit our website for this episode’s show notes and the downloadable plans for this series. www.lovehopeandstories.com

In Part Three of our #BeStrongSeptember series, Jennifer and Misty recap the first half of their Whole30 experience, discuss daily readings from Philippians, and describe the benefits of having a biblical strong mind.

This is Part Two of our #BeStrongSeptember series. Check out all the details and links on our website. www.lovehopeandstories.com

2 Corinthians 12:8-10 (ESV) Three times I pleaded with the Lord about this, that it should leave me. But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me. For the sake of Christ, then, I am content with weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and calamities. For when I am weak, then I am strong. Before we really get started with #BeStrongSeptember, let’s remember where to find perfect strength. Yes, we will do our part to get strong, but recognizing and surrendering our weakness to Jesus Christ is where all the hope is found. Visit our website for all the details, links, and downloadable plans for this series. lovehopeandstories.com

Hey Friends! I’m just popping in to say Hi, to quickly share a few exciting additions to the show, and to let you know what’s coming this September. New episode coming Friday, August 31st! https://lovehopeandstories.com

What is it? Where do you get one? How do you make it last? Misty is back and we are talking all things Spiritual Friendships. Be sure to catch the special announcement at the end of the episode.

I am so excited to finally have my friend Veronica on the podcast. She is one of the smartest people I know. And she’s just fun to be around. I think you will feel challenged and encouraged by her stories.

As long as we are alive, our stories just keep on going. And God always has more love to share. This week's Spotify ADD TO THE PLAYLIST song of the week: No Longer Slaves, Bethel Music

Ok, y’all, this one is pretty raw. Remember in Episode 3 when Peggy said I once told her I wish I’d been more faithful? This is the story of the time. It’s not an easy story for me to tell, so please be gracious while you listen. I’m boasting in my weakness y’all, so that Christ’s power may rest on us all. ADD TO THE PLAYLIST song of the week: Poison Tree, by Ghost Ship

We’re diving in heavy on the love side today! Dusty Bean (yes, that is his real name) is a husband, a dad, and a high school golf coach. But most of all, he is a passionate lover of Jesus Christ. I am so honored to have him as a long-time friend and guest storyteller on the show. After believing that being a youth pastor was the only life for him, Dusty shares what happened when youth pastoring was over and how loving Jesus keeps the story moving forward. After you listen to this episode, head over to our Podcast Playlist on Spotify and listen to Dusty’s ADD TO THE PLAYLIST song of the week.

Welcome to Love Hope and Stories. Today, I’m sharing a recent phone conversation that help me put work and family in perspective. Hope this episode encourages you to not work alone.

Trusting God is a muscle that must be exercised in order to grow. The only way to get stronger is to have lots of practice. Hear Peggy’s story of learning to trust God through major life transitions and how she went from pounding her fist on a steering wheel to resting in His perfect peace.

In this episode, I share a story from when our daughter was first diagnosed with Phelan-McDermid Syndrome and the potential I now see in rainy days. After you hear this short story, you’ll want to head over to Spotify to listen to our podcast playlist. This episode's ADD TO PLAYLIST: SONG: Seasons Change ARTIST: United Pursuit, Michael Ketterer ALBUM: Simple Gospel

After a short walk down friendship-memory lane, my dear friend Misty shares a time when she felt known, seen, and loved by God. We discuss our understanding of hope and we add a song to the podcast playlist. I hope you enjoy this very first episode!

My name is Jennifer Loftin Mosquera. This podcast is a celebration of how God’s LOVE brings HOPE to our STORIES. Whether it’s a tiny anecdote of something that happened today, my prayer is that the stories shared here will inspire you to see your story in a brand new way and that you’ll be compelled to share it as often as possible. Welcome to Love, Hope, and Stories!