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
181 episodes
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
Unwrapping Hope, Part 1
Thanks for joining us at the table for another Advent episode of A Burst of Hope! For the next 2 weeks, you'll be hearing several stories of Hope as Martha and Kim are joined by some very special friends who will be sharing. Christmas finds us ...
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Season 4
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Episode 164
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47:43
Advent Treasures: The Holy Hush of Hope
This week on A Burst Of Hope, Martha shares a special Advent episode! How are we making space to hear the voice of our God, our Emmanuel, who came for us and continues to come for us, every day? His provision of Himself as the perfect spotl...
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Season 4
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Episode 163
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27:26
Tucked In Folders Of Hope
Martha and Kim welcome Stacey VanKlaveren to the podcast this week! Stacey is a new transplant to Georgia; she and her husband Rick have followed God on their latest adventure post retirement and have discovered treasures along the way.Stac...
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Season 4
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Episode 162
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36:00
Come To The Table
This week on the podcast, Martha and Kim talk about the Table of Gratitude and how we can all find our place there and invite others to it. We can never overestimate the power of living with intentional thankfulness. And we find hope ...
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Season 4
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Episode 161
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23:25
A Generous Spirit: Hope In A Full House
Today's episode features Pat Bolton as our guest on A Burst Of Hope. Pat and her husband Gary have been married for over 50 years and have a large family of children and grandchildren. Pat was an educator for 35 years and worked in Real Estate ...
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Season 4
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Episode 160
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32:00
Journaling Hope
Our guest on the podcast this week is Lauren Mitchell. Lauren is a Wife, a Mom to 3, an Author, and a Speaker. She's also lovingly known as the "Chapel Lady" to the preschoolers she teaches. Behind all these hats Lauren wears so well is a h...
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Season 4
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Episode 159
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33:54
Transformed Living
Today on the podcast, Martha and Kim welcome Alison Veazey. Alison is a Wife, a Mom to two adult children, and the Co-Founder of Think Life Change, a biblical Counseling Center. She has co-authored seven books, including her latest, "
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Season 4
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Episode 158
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38:51
A Hope Feast: Biblical Wellness and Mentoring
We are so excited to welcome Kayla Whaley to the podcast this week! Kayla is a health and nutrition coach and a biblical mentor to young girls. But there is so much in this young woman; her passion for life and God is infectious, and you will l...
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Season 4
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Episode 157
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35:47