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
205 episodes
Beholding Beauty
This week Martha and Kim are excited to welcome Deborah Rutherford to the podcast. Deborah is an author, podcaster, poet, and speaker. She has had a long career in the film and TV industry as a make-up artist. She currently manages her blog, we...
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Season 5
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Episode 204
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33:50
Doors of Hope and Freedom
What if the door you thought was locked forever is actually open? This week you'll hear about a God who relentlessly pursues the broken and the forgotten. When you listen to our friend, Sue Faison, describe her miracle story of redemption...
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Season 5
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Episode 203
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29:15
A Heart Set, Hope Found
This week on the podcast, Martha and Kim have a conversation about what we set our minds and hearts on. Just like setting the temperature knob on a toaster oven, we can choose where to set our hearts. God's word has much to say about that; even...
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Season 5
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Episode 202
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31:26
Stories Of Redemption, Where Hope Lives - Part 2
This week Martha and Kim continue their conversation with Amy Johnson. Amy's story is marked by significant challenges, yet her hope remains steadfast in Christ. And her Redeemer is very much alive as you will hear her give testimony. Your hear...
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Season 5
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Episode 201
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24:31
Stories Of Redemption, Where Hope Lives - Part 1
Thank you for joining us on A Burst Of Hope! Martha and Kim are thrilled to welcome Amy Johnson to the podcast table today. Amy is wife, a mom, and a grandma to 2. She is super creative in many ways and passionately loves the Word of God. Amy's...
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Season 5
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Episode 200
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28:51
Glimpses Of Grace
This week's guest is Lauren Petersen. Lauren is a wife and mother of 4, including twin boys. She is a pediatric speech pathologist. Lauren's journey to motherhood has not been an easy one; she experienced medical issues herself and difficult pr...
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Season 5
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Episode 199
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47:24
Big Dream, Trust Bigger
We're thrilled to welcome Ashlee Ilg to the podcast this week! Ashlee is a creative entrepreneur, writer, host of the Big Ideas Podcast, founder of Kids Business Day, and homeschooling mom of five, on a mission to inspire boldideas and brav...
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Season 5
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Episode 198
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39:09
New Season? Expect Hope!
Welcome to Season 5 of A Burst Of Hope! We are grateful and excited to be bringing more stories of Hope to you in this new season. Bring your friends to the table with us as we highlight hope in these upcoming autumn days. Martha an...
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Season 5
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Episode 197
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30:44
Summer Wrap Up
Welcome to A Burst of Hope! As we enjoy the August golden rays of summer, Martha and Kim are reflecting on the incredible fruits of the spirit we've all witnessed through our amazing guests this season. From deep conversations about the truth i...
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Season 4
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Episode 196
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29:28
Summer Fruit Series, Part 9 (Self-Control)
Martha and Kim are really looking forward to sharing this podcast with you today. Alison Veazey is the featured guest this week; she is the Co-Founder of Think LifeChange, a biblical counseling center....
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Season 4
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Episode 195
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36:15
Summer Fruit Series, Part 9 (Goodness)
As the Summer Fruit Series continues, Martha and Kim are very happy to have Amy Zaring back on the show this week, speaking about "Goodness."God's goodness radiates through every season of our lives, much like the abundant summer fruit t...
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Season 4
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Episode 194
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33:05
Summer Fruit Series, Part 8 (Faithfulness)
We're so glad you're joining Martha and Kim today on the podcast! This week's special guest is Karen Kinnaird. Karen is married to Jimmy, has 3 adult children and 4 grandchildren. She has been in ministry with her husband for 40 years and curre...
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Season 4
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Episode 193
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32:06
Summer Fruit Series, Part 7 (Patience)
Martha and Kim welcome Brenda Gray to the podcast this week as they continue in their series on Summer Fruit. Patience is more than a virtue and Brenda shares in her beautiful way about this luscious fruit. Over the next few minutes...
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Season 4
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Episode 192
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41:23
Summer Fruit Series, Part 6 (Kindness)
This week on the podcast, Martha and Kim are thrilled to welcome their dear friend, Juanita Simmons, to the table. Juanita is a longtime personal friend and friend to the ministry. Though she has moved away from our local gatherings, she is the...
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Season 4
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Episode 191
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38:27
Summer Fruit Series, Part 5 (Love)
This week Martha and Kim welcome Daphne Williams back to the podcast. Daphne is a leader in Touching Hearts Ministries and is a wonderful teacher as you will hear today as she shares on the fruit of love. Her beautiful spirit draws attent...
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Season 4
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Episode 190
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33:39
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 (Joy)
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