A Burst of Hope
A Burst of Hope invites you to the table to hear real life conversations with fellow hope seekers. Martha Wilson and Kim Stanley, your co-hosts, have been leading in women's ministry for over 25 years. They welcome you into the stories of those who have traveled the ups and downs of life, only to find hope burst onto the scene. If hope seems like a scarce commodity right now, tune in for inspiration and a compelling invitation to find a hope that does not disappoint.
Episodes
190 episodes
Summer Fruit Series, Part 4 (Gentleness)
Welcome back to our Summer Fruit Series, where we're exploring the bountiful harvest of the Spirit that God desires to cultivate in each of our lives. Just as summer orchards overflow with sweet, nourishing fruit, our hearts can bear the beauti...
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Season 4
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Episode 189
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35:28
Summer Fruit Series, Part 3
Martha and Kim welcome you to the table this week in their continuing conversation around the fruit of the Spirit. This week "joy" is the subject and you can hear it and feel it in their voices. This fruit, like all the fruit promised to us, is...
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Season 4
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Episode 188
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30:53
Summer Fruit Series - Part 2 (Peace & Joy)
Join Martha and her guest Lynn Gunter as they share conversation around the fruit of the Spirit, specifically, peace and joy. There are summer harvests of fresh fruit that we are all ready to indulge in, but how are our own spiritual gardens gr...
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Season 4
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Episode 187
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31:42
Summer Fruit? Yes, please.
On the podcast this week Martha introduces the new series she and Kim will be hosting for the next few weeks. Summer fruit is not only a delicious treat, it is the promise for all of us who abide in Christ. We are his fruit. And we don...
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Season 4
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Episode 186
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19:40
The Divine Pursuit
Today, Martha and Kim welcome Amy Zaring to the podcast. Amy is a fellow Touching Hearts sister. She is married with two adult children. Her background is in Education, as a Special Education Consult...
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Season 4
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Episode 185
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36:11
Waiting in Hope for the Promise
This week on the podcast, Martha and Kim search the Scriptures for the hope we have as we wait on the promise of Pentecost. That first Pentecost found the disciples all together in an upper room, waiting as instructed by Jesus when He ascended....
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Season 4
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Episode 184
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33:58
Set Free To Flourish And Share Hope!
This week on the podcast, Martha and Kim welcome Hannah Lederman to the table. Hannah is newly married to Austin; she is a biblical counselor to children and teens for Think LifeChange Institute of B...
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Season 4
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Episode 183
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30:02
A Better Hope - Encore Episode
Please enjoy this encore episode of A Burst Of Hope. Martha and Kim will be back next week with brand new content. This week on the podcast Martha and Kim invite you to the table to look at the better hope we are offered in Christ.<...
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Season 4
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Episode 182
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34:43
A Purposed Hope
Martha and Kim welcome Kamyrn Carver to the table this week on the podcast. Kamryn is a college student majoring in exercise science with plans to become a physical therapist. She serves as women's ministry leader at her church and is passionat...
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Season 4
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Episode 181
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43:22
All The Way Home: Following Jesus' Footprints
Welcome to A Burst of Hope! In this journey together, Martha and Kim explore the transformative path of Jesus' footprints toward the cross. From Calvary to the empty tomb, Jesus' footprints mark a trail of redemption that beckons us to follow. ...
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Season 4
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Episode 180
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28:37
Feet First: The Radical Humility Of Our King
Welcome to A Burst Of Hope. In this Holy Week series, Kim shines a spotlight on the Upper Room, where Jesus washed his disciples' feet. Christ laid aside his outer garment, became a humble servant, and bent down low to wash dirty feet. Not only...
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Season 4
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Episode 179
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21:46
The Fragrance of Devotion: How Mary's Extravagance Prepares Us for Easter
Hello Friends! Welcome to today's episode, where Martha Wilson explores one of the most profound acts of worship recorded in scripture. Just days before Jesus would face the cross, Mary of Bethany broke open an alabaster jar of pure nard—perfum...
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Season 4
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Episode 178
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22:57
Loved To Life
We are excited to welcome Michelle Schwab to the podcast table today! "Shel" is a longtime friend of the podcast and attends Touching Hearts Ministries, where she helps on the serving team. She is married to Marcus, and they have two chil...
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Season 4
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Episode 177
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36:42
Home & Hope: Strengthening Marriages and Family
We are so excited to have Donna Causey on the podcast this week! Donna has been married to Raymond, a Pastor, for 45 years. They have 4 children and 3 grands. Donna and her husband are speakers for Family Life - A Weekend To Remember. Donna als...
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Season 4
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Episode 176
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43:41
Safe Harbor of Hope
Martha and Kim welcome Marquetta Smith to the podcast this week. Marquetta is a certified Christian counselor with a master’s in social work. Throughout her career, Marquetta has counseled many families and victims who suffered from some trauma...
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Season 4
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Episode 175
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38:42
Hope In The Boat
Welcome to today's episode of A Burst Of Hope, where Martha and Kim explore one of the most profound questions in our spiritual journey: "Don't you care, Jesus?" These words, spoken by terrified disciples caught in a sudden storm while Jesus sl...
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Season 4
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Episode 174
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35:43
A Beautiful Worshiper's Journey
We are pleased to welcome Betty Jeffries to the podcast this week! Betty is married to Terry and has two sons. She was one of seven children and grew up in a home where worship and prayer were cultivated. When you hear Betty talk about her Jesu...
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Season 4
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Episode 173
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34:52
The Gift of Sensitivity
We are so delighted to introduce Cheri Gregory to you today! It is a privilege to have her on the podcast this week. Cheri is an Author, Speaker, and Podcaster who loves to help women embrace and live in their God-given giftedness. <...
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Season 4
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Episode 172
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34:04
Sacred Rhythms of Gratitude & Prayer - Part 2
Welcome to A Burst Of Hope. We are thrilled to welcome back Mary Kirby for Part 2 of Sacred Rhythms. Be sure to listen to Part 1, which aired last week. Our conversation with Mary Lynn explores how spiritual disciplines can transfor...
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Season 4
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Episode 171
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32:40
Sacred Rhythms of Gratitude & Prayer - Part 1
Welcome to "A Burst Of Hope!" We are thrilled you are joining us, and we're excited to introduce our guest to you. Mary Lynn Kirby is a dear friend to both Martha and Kim. She is passionate about living in the awareness of God's Presence. Mary ...
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Season 4
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Episode 170
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26:40
Hope From The Ruins
Welcome to A Burst Of Hope! This week's podcast guest is Shandry Hembree. Shandry shares stories of her incredible life, from being an Air Force wife to owning and managing a gift shop to using her God-given gift of hospitality. Her life wa...
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Season 4
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Episode 169
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37:32
Fingerprints & Faith: Trusting God in our Story
Welcome to the A Burst of Hope podcast! We're happy to introduce our guest today, Jane McMillan. Jane is a worshiper, has been married for 48 years, has two children, and retired from her career as a legal administrator. In this episode, Ja...
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Season 4
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Episode 168
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36:21
The Power of Yet; Pressing Forward In Hope
Welcome to 'A Burst Of Hope Podcast,' where your hosts Martha and Kim explore what it means to keep pressing forward even when life feels stuck. In this New Year's episode, we're diving into something powerful: the space between where you are a...
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Season 4
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Episode 167
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27:47
Prisoners Of Hope
Happy New Year to you, our Burst of Hope Family! Martha, Kim, and Priscilla want to express their appreciation for your faithful following and pray for God's abundant blessings this new year. They have many surprises in store for you this y...
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Season 4
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Episode 166
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28:24
Unwrapping Hope - Part 2
Welcome to A Burst Of Hope podcast as we continue our Advent special of Unwrapping Hope, part 2. This week you will hear from 4 different women who will share their stories of Christmas Hope. Though our situations may be different from one ...
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Season 4
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Episode 165
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1:01:15