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Hope For The Journey with Monica Schmelter

Monica Schmelter
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Welcome to Hope for the Journey – Your weekly Christian devotional podcast for faith, encouragement, and redemption.

Designed for women over 40, this podcast shares inspiring stories of faith, perseverance, and personal transformation. Each episode features real-life comeback stories, showing how God’s grace, redemption, and unwavering hope can lead to new beginnings.

Whether you're facing a per... more

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In this episode of Hope for the Journey, Monica Schmelter discusses breaking free from health anxiety with guest Jamie Hampton, co-host of the Praying Christian Women podcast. They explore personal experiences with health anxiety, the impact of inter... more

In this episode of Hope for the Journey, Monica Schmelter discusses the gifts that cost nothing but mean everything, especially during the holiday season. She emphasizes the importance of kindness, forgiveness, peace, friendship, love, and family, cu... more

In this episode of Hope for the Journey, Monica Schmelter discusses the importance of embracing the holiday spirit by doing less and enjoying more. She emphasizes that holiday magic comes from being present rather than overdoing it and shares practic... more

The holiday season often arrives wrapped in expectations—traditions to uphold, gatherings to organize, and memories we hope to recreate. But life is never static. Children grow. Circumstances shift. Loved ones move across states… or even across ocean... more

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Recent Guests

Laura Petherbridge
Expert on blended families and author of The Smart Stepmom
Episode: I'm a Stepmom now what Do I Do ? Help from the SMART Stepmom
Paula Michele
An empowerment and leadership coach for women who are in transition.
Episode: Grace Beyond Failure: It's Never Too Late to Rewrite Your Story
Denette Schaer
Co-founder of the ministry Broken For Better and author of the book 'Highly Favored'
Broken For Better
Episode: Finding Hope in the Shadows of Grief: A Mom's Story of Loss and Finding Purpose beyond Grief
Debi Russell
Christian counselor with personal stories about boundaries
Episode: Boundaries Without Guilt: No is a Complete Sentence, Stop People Pleasing and Enjoy Your Life
Ginger Harrington
A wife, mom, grandma, and podcaster
Host of Habits of Hope
Episode: Making the Most of Change and Transitions in Life: Change - Not If - But When
Stephanie Johnson
A passionate leader and communicator sharing her journey of finding love later in life.
Episode: Finding Love Later in Life and Letting Go of the Past
Cyndi Galley
Single woman who shares her testimony of faith and personal growth
Episode: Single & Over 40; She Compromised for a Fine-Looking Man; Don't Settle
Kimberly Haar
Licensed professional counselor and domestic abuse survivor
Episode: Healing from Lifes Deepest Hurts; Domestic Abuse Survivor Tells Her Story
Tammy Daughtry
Founder of Co-Parenting International with personal experience in divorce and co-parenting.
Co-Parenting International
Episode: Life After Divorce & Navigating the Journey of Co-Parenting

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Monica Schmelter
Host who shares powerful Christian testimonies and offers Bible-based encouragement and conversations surrounding faith, resilience, and personal transformation.

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I'm a Stepmom now what Do I Do ? Help from the SMART Stepmom
Q: What is one biblical example that reflects the challenges of stepfamily dynamics?
The story of Abraham, Sarah, and Hagar highlights the emotional struggles in blended families.
I'm a Stepmom now what Do I Do ? Help from the SMART Stepmom
Q: What advice would you give to a woman entering into her role as a stepmom?
Become educated on what her role is going to be and discuss it with her fiancé.
Finding Hope in the Shadows of Grief: A Mom's Story of Loss and Finding Purpose beyond Grief
Q: Did your faith evolve or change at all through this profound loss?
Yes, drastically. Losing a child has made me seek and understand different sides of God.
Healing from Lifes Deepest Hurts; Domestic Abuse Survivor Tells Her Story
Q: How do we respond to the trauma and hurt in our lives?
Our response is about recognizing God's presence even in trauma, processing our emotions, and moving towards healing through forgiveness and trust.
Rewritten - Shakia's Story of Hope, Healing, and Motherhood: Abuse, Addiction, Recovery
Q: Was there a turnaround moment for you?
Shakia describes a severe car accident that led her to seek recovery help at Blue Monarch, which was pivotal in her healing journey.

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This podcast focuses on themes of faith, spirituality, and personal transformation, tailored primarily for women over 40. Listeners can expect to hear inspiring stories that highlight the journey of overcoming challenges through God's grace and redemption. Each episode features true accounts of resilience, offering insights on navigating life's ups and downs while maintaining hope and faith. Unique to this podcast is its emphasis on practical advice for personal growth, along with a deep exploration of the spiritual underpinnings of everyday experiences. With a strong community aspect, guests often share their own powerful testimonies, inviting others to reflect on their paths and find encouragement in their faith journeys.

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Hope For The Journey launched 5 years ago and published 237 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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1. Laura Petherbridge
2. Paula Michele
3. Denette Schaer
4. Debi Russell
5. Ginger Harrington
6. Stephanie Johnson
7. Cyndi Galley
8. Kimberly Haar

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