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The Help & Hope Podcast guests address life's darkest circumstances that are often difficult to discuss, yet need to be faced as we help one another walk by faith. These are the real-life testimonies of people who have walked through these experiences and have found their strength in Christ.

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Thousands of families quietly and lovingly care for children with special needs. Though the days are often long and hard, many find joy in their calling and would not trade their calling for anything. Kara Dedert and her family reflect this joy in th... more

In this inspiring podcast, former baseball star, Dave Dravecky, and Dr. Chuck F. Betters talk about how cancer destroyed Dave’s successful baseball career and Dave’s struggle to deal with not only the loss of his career but understanding his true ide... more

Jim and Karen Weaver’s international adoption journey led them to welcoming not one, but two boys into their family, making them parents of four daughters and two sons. In this transparent interview, Jim and Karen share the highs and the lows of thei... more

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When you first meet Sue, you sense she is a woman who lives life through a kind and steady grid. Yet, still waters run deep, and for over thirty-plus years Sue and her husband have parented three sons, one of whom was born with Down Syndrome and a br... more

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Recent Guests

Dave Dravecky
Former Major League Baseball pitcher and bestselling author
Endurance Ministry
Episode: Finding Purpose When You Lose Your Identity – A Conversation with Dave Dravecky
Jim Weaver
Pastor and adoptive father of special needs children
Episode: Adoption and Children with Special Needs: A Hard Calling Filled with Joy – A Conversation with Jim and Karen Weaver
Karen Weaver
Adoptive mother and advocate for special needs children
Episode: Adoption and Children with Special Needs: A Hard Calling Filled with Joy – A Conversation with Jim and Karen Weaver
Sue Neu
Mother of three sons; caregiver to Joseph with Down syndrome and brain injury
Parent/Advocate
Episode: My Son with Down Syndrome & Brain Injury...Parenting Joseph – A Conversation with Sue New
Simonetta Carr
Author and speaker specializing in Christian literature
Episode: Schizophrenia Through a Mother's Eyes – A Conversation with Simonetta Carr
Christine Chappell
Author of Help, I've Been Diagnosed with a Mental Disorder; Host of Hope and Help podcast
Institute for Biblical Counseling and Discipleship (IBCD)
Episode: Bipolar Mental Illness – A Conversation with Christine Chappell
Dale Meador
A husband, father, grandfather, beloved pastor, and police chaplain diagnosed with ALS.
Episode: ALS: On My Way Home – A Conversation with Dale Meador
Jenni Holder
Speaker sharing her family's mental health journey and writing
Episode: Mental Illness and Marriage – A Conversation with Jenni Holder
Gracie Rosenberger
Founder of Standing with Hope; double amputee, singer, caregiver advocate
Standing with Hope
Episode: Standing with Hope Through It All – A Conversation with Gracie Rosenberger

Hosts

Sharon Betters
Host of Help & Hope podcast; Mark Inc. Ministries; focus on faith-based guidance for families facing disability, mental health, and hardship.
Dr. Chuck Betters
Co-host / host of the Help & Hope discussions; prominent figure in faith-based counseling and ministry.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 12 ratings
  • Always Authentic

    Each of these episodes are authentic conversations between people who have “been there” and are not afraid to talk about the dark side of life. Hearing how others found hope brings true comfort to hurting hearts.

    Apple Podcasts
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    janeannewilson
    United States3 years ago

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Authentic conversations with people who have been there, offering hope to hurting hearts.
Content blends personal stories with practical, faith-based guidance.
Guests speak openly about dark experiences with a faith-centered approach.

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My Son with Down Syndrome & Brain Injury...Parenting Joseph – A Conversation with Sue New
Q: Sue, what are the core coping strategies you would share with a mother starting this journey?
Pray and rely on God from the start, and find a church community that will support you. Then get the essential paperwork done gradually, because once the information is in place, more help and options often open up for your child.
Surviving a Tsunami of Grief - A Conversation with Andrea Maher
Q: What would you tell a mother who is drowning in grief today?
Offer practical first aid of shared presence, empathy, and spiritual support, encourage joining a supportive group, and emphasize that healing comes from serving others and leaning on God's guidance.
Surviving a Tsunami of Grief - A Conversation with Andrea Maher
Q: How did your marriage fare through these trials, and what can other couples learn?
Despite a rocky start after the initial losses, the couple grew closer through nightly prayers, communication, and a shared faith, learning to navigate grief together and support one another.
Surviving a Tsunami of Grief - A Conversation with Andrea Maher
Q: How did the first days after your son's death feel, and how did you survive?
Andrea describes a period of prayer, helplessness, and profound reliance on God, with moments of stillness and whispered cries to continue living, later understanding these as living faith through tragedy.
Surviving a Tsunami of Grief - A Conversation with Andrea Maher
Q: What is the significance of the book cover picture to you?
The cover's wave symbolized the unexpected calamaties of life and the way the ocean mirrors how we are knocked off balance by grief, tying Andrea's personal beach memories to the sudden 'slam' of life.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Help & Hope

What is Help & Hope about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on real stories of navigating life's hardest circumstances with faith as a grounding force. Episodes frequently explore disability, mental health, caregiving, grief, marriage under strain, and resilience, all framed through Christian faith and practical, faith-based guidance. Listeners often encounter practical caregiving tips, faith-rooted coping strategies, and hopeful perspectives on suffering, making it a meaningful resource for families, caregivers, faith communities, and professionals in health and ministry seeking compassionate insight and community support. A standout pattern is the consistent blend of personal testimony with actionable takeaways and spiritual encouragement, plus guests who bring lived experience a... more

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1. Dave Dravecky
2. Jim Weaver
3. Karen Weaver
4. Sue Neu
5. Simonetta Carr
6. Christine Chappell
7. Dale Meador
8. Jenni Holder

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