In today’s ever-changing culture where it seems nothing ever stays the same, it gets harder to find and hold on to hope. Our desire in creating our Hope Through Hard Stuff podcast is so that you can know regardless of the trials you face, there is always a way to find hope.
Our host, Pastor, Author and Speaker, Steve Norman, will engage with guests or share his own wisdom and experience on a variety of topics that will inspire listeners to find hope even in the most challenging situations.
Please join us for conversations that will be honest, practical and uplifting as we seek to find hope through hard stuff.
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EPISODE 24
When Your Teenager Needs to Make a Major Decision
James Ellis III
James Ellis III discusses how to help older teens with discernment around major decisions, like choosing a college.
EPISODE 23
When You Can’t See A Breakthrough
Steve Norman, Winning At Home
Steve Norman explores a few stories in the Bible of people who were desperately praying for what seemed like an impossible breakthrough.
EPISODE 22
When Your Dreams For Your Family Unravel
Steve Norman, Winning At Home
Steve Norman talks about how to respond when your dreams for your family aren’t coming true as you’d planned.
EPISODE 21
Facing Rejection
Elise Zuber, Winning At Home
Elise Zuber explores the challenge of facing personal rejection and how to experience God’s presense in those moments.
EPISODE 20
Walking Through Infertility and Pregnancy Loss
Stepanie Witteveen, Winning At Home
Stephanie Witteveen explains how couples can navigate the pain and disappointment of infertility and pregnancy loss.
EPISODE 19
Surviving Infidelity in Marriage
Angie Cerniglia, Winning At Home
Angie Cerniglia provides perspective and hope for couples whose marriages have been rocked by infidelity.
EPISODE 18
Frequently Asked Questions about Sex
Part 4 of the 4 part series: Sex and Intimacy – The Truths and Myths
Sarah Young, Winning At Home
Sarah Young responds to common questions people have about sex and intimacy.
EPISODE 17
Understanding the Five Dimensions of Intimacy
Part 3 of the 4 part series: Sex and Intimacy – The Truths and Myths
Sarah Young, Winning At Home
Sarah Young explains why it’s important to have a holistic and integrated view of intimacy beyond “just sex.”
EPISODE 16
Myths Couples Believe About Sex
Part 2 of the 4 part series: Sex and Intimacy – The Truths and Myths
Sarah Young, Winning At Home
Sarah Young identifies and addresses some common myths many couples believe about sex and initimacy.
EPISODE 15
Reclaiming God’s Design for Sex
Part 1 of the 4 part series: Sex and Intimacy – The Truths and Myths
Sarah Young, Winning At Home
Sarah Young helps married couples understand God’s design for sex.
EPISODE 14
When You Don’t Understand Your Teenager
Jamie Curtis, Winning At Home
Jamies Curtis offers parents of teenagers specific tools to help them through seasons of anxiety and uncertainty.
EPISODE 13
When Couples Struggle With Sex
Gary Thomas, bestselling author and international speaker
Gary discusses some of the key points from his book, “Married Sex: A Christian Couple’s Guide to Reimagining Your Love Life.”
EPISODE 12
The Journey of Grief
Dr. Kurt Stevens, Winning At Home
Dr. Kurt offers suggestions for grieving well in the wake of a loss.
EPISODE 11
When the God of the Bible Seems Unlikeable
David Lamb, Dean of the Faculty and the Allan A. MacRae Professor of Old Testament at Missio Seminary.
David talks with the audience about how to respond to claims that the God of the Bible is angry, sexist and racist.
EPISODE 10
Connecting More Deeply with Your Teens
Brad Griffin. Brad is the Senior Director of Content for the Fuller Youth Institute
As a developer of research-based training for youth workers and parents, Brad outlines three major questions that help every parent connect on a deeper level with their teenagers.
EPISODE 9
Giving Kids Space When They Struggle
Phil Lewis, Director Winning At Home, Tampa Bay
Phil speaks about the downside of “helicopter parenting” and how to give children space when they are teenagers.
EPISODE 8
When Your Church (Leader) Hurts You
Chuck DeGroat, PhD, licensed therapist, a spiritual director, author and speaker, and faculty member at the Soul Care Institute.
Chuck talks about how narcissistic patterns in church environments cause pain to church members.
EPISODE 7
Wrestling with Questions of Identity and Sexuality
Brad Klaver, Director of Coaching, Winning At Home
Brad Klaver speaks about walking with our children who are asking questions about identity and sexuality.
EPISODE 6
Handling Conflict with Assertiveness and Kindness
Dr. Matt Biller, Director of Zeeland Counseling Center, Winning At Home
Dr. Matt discusses the importance of being assertive in expressing our wants and needs in the midst of conflict.
EPISODE 5
Strategies for Managing Stress
Dr. Peter Newhouse, CEO, Winning At Home
Dr. Peter provides strategies for identifying when and how to address stress in our personal and family lives.
EPISODE 4
When Your Child Struggles with Anxiety
Dr. Emilie DeYoung, Head of Clinical Operations & Strategic Partnerships, Winning At Home
Dr. Emilie offers tools and insights for families with children who struggle with anxiety and depression.
EPISODE 3
What the Enneagram Tells us About Ourselves
Steven Kreitzer, MDIV, MA, LPC, Winning At Home
Steven explains how the Enneagram can help us better understand ourselves and others.
EPISODE 2
When Your Family is Affected by Autism
Krista Mason, Executive Director of Benjamin’s Hope
Krista shares the challenges and joys her family has experienced in their journey with a son affected by autism.
EPISODE 1
Parenting Adult Kids with Grace
Dan Seaborn, President & founder of Winning At Home
Dan speaks about the importance of parenting with grace and loving our adult children faithfully even when their beliefs and values are different from ours.