The Our Hearts Are Home podcast explores the suffering we all experience while living on earth and where God is in the midst of our pain. As podcast guests share their experiences, we can discover new insights into our own situations.
Find comfort and hope, and be challenged to live a life that glorifies God, even while walking the road of grief, suffering, or pain.
Until then...
The next set of Our Hearts Are Home podcasts begins June 4, 2024. We hope you enjoy the podcasts below and find strength and comfort from listening. We also hope that you will be challenged to trust Jesus through the suffering you encounter while living earthly life.
EPISODE 10 — GRIEF HOPE — KEITH & SHAWNDA FREER
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In today's podcast, Keith and Shawnda Freer share their story of the loss of their daughter, Meghan, and of the Lord's faithfulness throughout their grief journey. With honesty and insight, they offer what they have learned about the character of God. For those who have experienced child loss, and for those who have not, the podcast challenges us to rediscover the truths revealed in scripture, and to trust Jesus amid suffering.
EPISODE 9 — TAT’S PLACE — SCOTT & TRACY BLACKBURN
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Joining the podcast from the Amazon jungle, Scott and Tracy Blackburn share their story of child loss and of God’s faithfulness. If you are a bereaved parent, have you struggled with why God allowed your child to die? Scott and Tracy openly and honestly talk about their grief journey, and help us get a glimpse of God’s goodness and love for us.
So why are they living in the jungle? That’s the story of Tat’s Place. We hope you’ll listen, and believe you’re going to be encouraged!
EPISODE 8 — LEARNING TO LAMENT- MARK VROEGOP
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In this podcast, we present a recorded message from the fall Our Hearts Are Home conference. It is an incredible message that applies to all of us. Pastor Mark Vroegop teaches about the biblical and historic prayer language of lament. When we encounter suffering, lament offers a way to talk to God about our grief. “Lament is a prayer in pain that leads to trust.”
One out of three Psalms are lament, so it seems that churches should give attention to this form of prayer. However, most don’t. Mark talks about this reality, and inspires us to implement lament into our lives and discover the power of knowing how to “turn, complain, ask, and trust.”
EPISODE 7 — BOOKS THAT WILL MAKE AN IMPACT ON YOUR LIFE
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A few times each year, the podcast focuses on reviews of books that are especially useful during a season of suffering. In today’s episode, Carol Brown and Lisa Thacker, both bereaved moms, join us to talk about four books that are full of insights, wisdom, and hope.
EPISODE 6 — THE POWERFUL LOVE OF GOD
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In Episode 6, we are delighted to welcome Molly Huffman to the podcast. She is the author of a remarkable book,The Moon is Round: A True Story of Extraordinary Loss, Grief, and the Fight for Faith. As Molly shares her story of loss and brokenness, she offers hope and truth for all of us experiencing suffering.
As Molly studied those in the Bible who suffered and as she learned to lament, she gained a whole new understanding of the depth of God's love for His children. The powerful insights she has learned through the journey of suffering apply to all of us, as we navigate earthly life.
EPISODE 5 — GOD’S FAITHFULNESS THROUGH THE JOURNEY OF GRIEF
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In Episode 5, Erin Fisher shares her heart with honesty and transparency. As she talks about her sweet son, Brody, who now resides in Heaven, Erin offers hope to those who are grieving deep loss.
Erin is also the Executive Director of ATI, Anti-Trafficking International, and shares information about how others can get involved in their local communities to make a difference.
EPISODE 4 — MILLIE FINDS HER MIRACLE
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In Episode 4, we are delighted to have author Courtney Mount join us to share her story. Courtney is a mom of nine, with one child, Millie, residing in Heaven. As Courtney talks about Millie’s cancer journey and home-going, she gives us a glimpse into her own journey of grief and faith.
EPISODE 3 — RESTING IN HIS PROVISION - LIVING WITH CHRONIC PAIN
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In Episode 3, we welcome Melanie DeSimone back to the podcast to talk about the realities of living with chronic illness and pain. If you also experience this in your life, then you'll be encouraged by what she shares. If you don't live with chronic pain and illness, the episode gives tremendous insights to help us know how to bring care and comfort to those who are walking this difficult road.
EPISODE 2 — A FAITHFUL GOD IN THE MIDST OF CHILD LOSS
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In this episode, Melanie DeSimone shares the story of her sweet son, Dominic, and of the accident that took him to Heaven. Through the deepest pain a mother could ever know, Melanie has experienced the Lord's faithfulness, holding her through the journey of grief.
EPISODE 1 — WELCOME TO THE PODCAST
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This short episode begins with a history of how Our Hearts Are Home was born and what we offer now. We also share about the topics that listeners can expect to hear discussed as they tune in each week. Thanks for listening!