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The GoodHard Story Podcast

Katherine Wolf
Christianity
Treasures In the Dark
Hope Heals
Grief
Stroke
The Hard Good
Disability Community
Loss
Faith
Good Hard Life
Disability
Mental Health
Celebration
Resurrection
Hope
Resilience
Lisa Whittle
Gospel Perspectives
Death
Mortality

The good story and the hard story can be the same story. This is where we’re sharing the proof. Feeling isolated by your hurt and heartbreak? Then this place is for you. Join Katherine Wolf and her most trusted friends as they honor the hardest parts of life while making space for the hope and humor in it all. Your weekly pep talk from The GoodHard Story Podcast will load you up with fresh inspira... more

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Today I’m introducing you to a friend who has decided to make his life into a “joy lab.” His circumstances are anything but easy - tune in to see why - but he’s learned how to thrive within them.

Will Acuff is a disability dad, husband, author, and ... more

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I stumbled into a place of leadership, almost by accident, after surviving an out-of-the-blue stroke and becoming a beacon of hope for a lot of people. I wanted to rise to the occasion of encouraging those people and pointing them to Jesus, but I qui... more

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Benjamin Wills is a man who has given every part of his life to the good/hard work of seeing people and communities restored to their God-given fullness. He’s worked and lived in marginalized communities, welcomed children into his family through ado... more

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Parenting dynamics are complicated, to say the very least. Every mother and father will leave wounds on their children, no matter how carefully (or carelessly) they parent. Today I’m sitting down with Melanie Shankle, who was generous enough to share... more

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Jo Saxton
Founder/leader involved with Acer/AESA Collective; author and speaker
AESA / Acer Collective
Episode: Episode 117: Jo Saxton on Finding Your Place of Leadership
Benjamin Wills
A pastor and advocate for marginalized communities, focusing on restoration and spiritual formation.
Anglican Church
Episode: Episode 116: Benjamin Wills on Collaborating with God
Melanie Shankle
Four-time New York Times best-selling author, blogger, and co-host of The Big Boo Cast
Episode: Episode 115: Melanie Shankle on Becoming What You Didn’t Have
Rich Villodas
Pastor of New Life Fellowship and author of several books
New Life Fellowship
Episode: Episode 113: Rich Villodas on Finding the Spacious Life
Andy Crouch
Partner for Theology and Culture at Praxis, author of several books on culture-making and impact of disability.
Praxis
Episode: Episode 112: Andy Crouch on Reclaiming Your Humanity
Nancy French
A New York Times best-selling author and ghostwriter known for her openness in discussing her past traumas and journey of healing.
Episode: Episode 111: Nancy French on Getting Holy Ghosted
Monica DiCristina
Counselor, speaker, and writer who struggled with mental and emotional health.
Episode: Episode 110: Monica DiCristina on Naming Your Pain
Annie F. Downs
A beloved author and host of That Sounds Fun Podcast.
Episode: Episode 109: Annie F. Downs on Going Forth in Joy
Jess Connolly
Pastor, author, and speaker known for her commitment to living fully awake and helping others navigate their own stories of hardship and hope.
Author of twelve books, speaker at various events
Episode: Episode 108: Jess Connolly on Living Fully Awake

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Katherine Wolf
Host and co-founder of Hope Heals, Katherine Wolf is an author, podcaster, and stroke survivor who shares inspiring stories of resilience and faith amid life's challenges.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 598 ratings
  • Wow! So anointed.

    God is using all these speakers to get directly to my heart and soul. Thank you for your obedience in this good, hard calling.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GOODGodNGOODLife
    United States2 months ago
  • Also my story

    The episode with Melanie Shankle really resonated with me. My mean girl mother passed away recently along with my exhusband (similar personality). I am now finally feeling free to get the help I have needed for so long. All divorces are NOT the result of menopause by the way!

    Thank you for making your voice available, Melanie, to let me know I am not the only one.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Shenpa7
    United States2 months ago
  • Absolutely Lovely, Joyful, Hopeful … and Wise

    How have I missed the “fearless and fabulous” Katherine Wolf?? I knew of her, and I am certainly in need of hope (even though some days I won’t admit my need for hope). Katherine’s wisdom and joy are so profound they are at times startling. Her guests are not the ones I encounter on most podcasts … they’re the ones I wish I had. Her interviews are engaging and thoughtful and even fun. She has lived grief and loss, and survived with a depth of gratitude and strength that is grounded not in pl... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hisclayjar
    United States7 months ago
  • Wonderful Podcast!

    Katherine is amazing! She’s Godly, beautiful, brilliant & funny…and this heartwarming podcast reflects all of that! Her learned and experiential wisdom along with inspiring, knowledgeable guests makes this podcast one of my very favorites! Listen to be blessed and inspired! ♥️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DDLEEKA
    United Statesa year ago
  • Godly inspiration

    Katherine Wolf is an amazing inspiration to everyone whether or not they have a disability. She proclaims the salvation won for us all from Jesus & lives in that victory.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Anne Barbara
    Australiaa year ago

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There are comments praising the diversity of guests and their insights into overcoming personal challenges, making the podcast relatable and inspiring.
Many express gratitude for the hope and encouragement found in episodes, highlighting the uplifting nature of the content.
Listeners appreciate the authenticity and vulnerability of the discussions, often finding personal connections in the shared stories.

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Episode 117: Jo Saxton on Finding Your Place of Leadership
Q: What is one piece of advice you'd give a young woman looking ahead at her life?
Encourage her to explore what she is wired for, reflect on her gifts and curiosities, and invite God to show how she can join him in human flourishing—it's about an adventurous relationship with God, not performance.
Episode 116: Benjamin Wills on Collaborating with God
Q: What's good in your story, what's hard in your story?
Good is the joy in family, hard is dealing with grief and loss from recent years.
Episode 116: Benjamin Wills on Collaborating with God
Q: What does it mean to be restored, restored to fullness?
It is about shalom, the idea of God's peace, where everything is as it should be.
Episode 116: Benjamin Wills on Collaborating with God
Q: What has been the hardest part of parenting adopted kids?
Building trust over time due to past grief and loss experienced by the children.
Episode 115: Melanie Shankle on Becoming What You Didn’t Have
Q: How did you allow yourself to grieve the mother that you didn't have?
Grieving involved recognizing the mother-daughter relationships around her and facing her own feelings. Getting to be the mom to Caroline that she wished she had is also part of the healing process.

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Focusing on the intersection of life's challenges and opportunities for hope, this podcast explores the journey through personal struggles with a lens of resilience and faith. Listeners will encounter heartfelt discussions that address topics such as trauma, mental health, motherhood, and the complexities of relationships, often featuring guests who share intimate stories of healing and growth. The intention is to connect listeners with the universal truth that both joyous and painful experiences can coexist in one's narrative, ultimately fostering a sense of community and support. Unique for its honest conversations and relatable insights from a variety of speakers, it serves as an uplifting resource for those dealing with life's difficult... more

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1. Jo Saxton
2. Benjamin Wills
3. Melanie Shankle
4. Rich Villodas
5. Andy Crouch
6. Nancy French
7. Monica DiCristina
8. Annie F. Downs

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