On this episode of Hope Unabridged, Kasey & Angie discuss relational resilience and how to cultivate relationships instead of canceling them. Heather Day is an associate professor of communication at Andrews University, and is passionate about supporting women. Seth Day has been a pastor and campus chaplain who has experienced deep trauma and hurt. Learn more about how their experiences give their latest book, I'll See You Tomorrow: Building Relational Resilience When You Want to Quit, a deeper level of depth and emotion.   Hope Unabridged is hosted by: Kasey Brennan (@thejoyfulwild ..read more

On this episode of Hope Unabridged, Kasey & Angie discuss what it looks like to rebuild after a deep grief with author, speaker, and mental health advocate, Kayla Stoeklein. Since losing her pastor-husband to suicide in August 2018, Kayla Stoecklein has been passionate about bringing hope to those who wonder if life will ever hold beauty again. In Rebuilding Beautiful, Kayla shares the hard-won truths she has embraced in these years of grief and new beginnings God made her to be in Christ.   Hope Unabridged is hosted by: Kasey Brennan (@thejoyfulwild) and Angie Elkins (@angiebrownelki ..read more

On this episode of Hope Unabridged, Kasey & Angie discuss what goes on in terms of navigating life’s toughest issues with teens with Jessica Peck. Jessica has a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree (DPN) and is a Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN). She has spent thousands of hours advising and encouraging parents after talking to their teens behind closed doors. In the privacy of her exam room, she has treated teens with mental illnesses, responded to suicide attempts, treated self-harm wounds as well as the emotional trauma of cyberbullying, sexting, pornography addictions and numerou ..read more

On this episode of Hope Unabridged, Kasey & Angie discuss embracing a life of courage, creativity, and radical imagination with writer, film & creative director, and actor, Blaine Hogan. Blaine is the former creative director for Willow Creek Community Church, and is currently a full-time filmmaker living in Atlanta, Georgia with his wife, Margaret, and their three daughters. He holds a Master's degree in Theology and Culture from the Seattle School of Psychology and has appeared in many stage productions and television shows. Hope Unabridged is hosted by: Kasey Brennan (@thejoyfulwild ..read more

On this episode of Hope Unabridged, Kasey & Angie discuss how to bring up kids when the church lets you down with journalist, wife, and mother of two, Bekah McNeel. Bekah’s work has appeared in Christianity Today, Sojourners, Relevant, The Texas Tribune, and elsewhere. This is an important conversation amongst many parents today, and Bekah will break down some of these fears and talk about finding hope in the middle of it. Hope Unabridged is hosted by: Kasey Brennan (@thejoyfulwild) and Angie Elkins (@angiebrownelkins) Music by: Robert Elkins ..read more

On this episode of Hope Unabridged, you’ll hear from the voice of Ariel, the “Little Mermaid” herself, Jodi Benson! Hosts Kasey Brennan & Angie Elkins engage in a wonderful conversation on what she has learned about love, faith, and finding her voice. Join in and get a glimpse behind the curtain at the making of one of the most celebrated animated movies of all time! Hope Unabridged is hosted by: Kasey Brennan (@thejoyfulwild) and Angie Elkins (@angiebrownelkins) Music by: Robert Elkins ..read more

On this episode of Hope Unabridged, Kasey & Angie sit down with bestselling author & leadership speaker, Jon Acuff and his two daughters, L.E. & McRae. In this thoughtful conversation, they discuss how to tap into the superpower of mindset and overthinking, and how curiosity always beats criticism. This is a conversation you will not want to miss! Hope Unabridged is hosted by: Kasey Brennan (@thejoyfulwild) and Angie Elkins (@angiebrownelkins) Music by: Robert Elkins ..read more

On this episode of Hope Unabridged, Kasey & Angie discuss how we can let go and overcome what other people think of us with author, blogger, & speaker, Grace Valentine. Her newest book, What Will They Think? Nine Women in the Bible Who Can Help You Live Your Life Boldly, is available now. Join the conversation and learn how to turn your focus on God instead of bending to peer pressure and people-pleasing. Hope Unabridged is hosted by: Kasey Brennan (@thejoyfulwild) and Angie Elkins (@angiebrownelkins) Music by: Robert Elkins ..read more

On this special, audio only episode of Hope Unabridged, listen as Kasey & Angie discuss the nine enneagram types, along with their strengths, weaknesses, and more ..read more

On this episode of Hope Unabridged, Kasey & Angie discuss the many adventures of adrenaline junkie, Ryan George. Ryan is a certified wingwalker, a bungee jumping enthusiast, and a via ferrata connoisseur who has traveled to all seven continents and both polar circles. If that isn’t enough, he’s also surfed in the Arctic, raced four different kinds of race cars, and paraglided in seven countries. As a spiritual leader, he co-leads Dude Group, a spiritual adventure community. Hope Unabridged is hosted by: Kasey Brennan (@thejoyfulwild) and Angie Elkins (@angiebrownelkins) Music by: Robert El ..read more