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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Episode 160 — “I Didn’t Think I’d Be Single: Living Purposefully When Your Story Doesn’t Go to Plan (Part 2)”  📅 Released: September 8, 2025   ✨ Episode Overview In Part 2 of this heartfelt conversation with author Bob Wheatley, we dive deeper into singleness, purpose, and what it really looks like to live with peace when life doesn’t go according to plan. Bob and Rachael explore how the longing we feel — whether in singleness or marriage — points us toward something deeper than earthly ...]]></itunes:summary>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Episode 160 — “I Didn’t Think I’d Be Single: Living Purposefully When Your Story Doesn’t Go to Plan (Part 2)”</b><br/> 📅 <em>Released: September 8, 2025</em><br/> </p><p>✨ Episode Overview</p><p>In Part 2 of this heartfelt conversation with author <b>Bob Wheatley</b>, we dive deeper into <em>singleness</em>, <em>purpose</em>, and what it really looks like to live with peace when life doesn’t go according to plan. Bob and Rachael explore how the longing we feel — whether in singleness or marriage — points us toward something deeper than earthly fulfillment: a restored relationship with God.</p><blockquote><b>“You will not be made completely whole on this earth because it’s still broken… God has a different vision for us.”</b></blockquote><p>Whether you’re in a season of singleness, partnership, or waiting, this episode offers <b>encouragement</b>, <b>truth</b>, and <em>a new perspective on peace and purpose</em>.</p><p>🎧 Key Moments &amp; Quotes</p><p><b>08:45 – Groaning with Hope</b><br/> We talk about how God gives us <em>permission to groan like Paul</em> — and that this struggle is part of growth.</p><p><b>15:30 – Marriage Isn’t the Fix</b><br/> Bob highlights why marriage doesn’t automatically solve loneliness — and why that’s okay.</p><p><b>22:10 – Longing for Eden</b><br/> Our deepest longings aren’t for a person — they’re for <em>restoration with God</em>.</p><p>📘 Books by Bob Wheatley</p><p><b>Single-Minded: Finding Purpose &amp; Strength in Your Season of Singleness</b><br/> A 30-day biblical guide to experiencing joy, purpose, and spiritual breakthrough in your season before marriage. <br/><a href='https://bobwheatley.com/books/?utm_source=chatgpt.com'>Bob Wheatley</a><br/> 📖 Buy on Amazon: <a href='https://www.amazon.com/Single-Minded-Finding-Purpose-Strength-Singleness/dp/B0FLSQ7HRD?utm_source=chatgpt.com'>https://www.amazon.com/Single-Minded-Finding-Purpose-Strength-Singleness/dp/B0FLSQ7HRD</a><br/> <br/><a href='https://www.amazon.com/Single-Minded-Finding-Purpose-Strength-Singleness/dp/B0FLSQ7HRD?utm_source=chatgpt.com'>Amazon</a></p><p><b>Our Hearts’ Desire: How Our Stories Reveal the Thing We Want Most</b><br/> Explores how our favorite narratives point to our deepest longing — for God. <br/><a href='https://bobwheatley.com/books/?utm_source=chatgpt.com'>Bob Wheatley</a><br/> 📖 Buy on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Bob+Wheatley+Our+Hearts%27+Desire<br/><br/></p><p>🔗 Connect with Bob Wheatley</p><p>🌐 Website: <a href='https://bobwheatley.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com'>https://bobwheatley.com/</a><br/> <br/><a href='https://bobwheatley.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com'>Bob Wheatley</a><br/> 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bob_wheatley/<br/> <br/><a href='https://www.instagram.com/bob_wheatley/?hl=en&amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com'>Instagram</a><br/> ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bob_wheatley<br/> <br/><a href='https://www.youtube.com/%40bob_wheatley?utm_source=chatgpt.com'>YouTube</a><br/> 📘 Facebook (books page): <a href='https://www.facebook.com/wheatleybooks/?utm_source=chatgpt.com'>https://www.facebook.com/wheatleybooks/</a><br/> </p><p>📣 Don’t Miss Out</p><p>👉 <b>Subscribe</b> to <em>The Hopecast</em> — if this episode speaks to your heart, share it with a friend who needs hope today.<br/> 👉 <b>Leave a review</b> wherever you listen!</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Episode 160 — “I Didn’t Think I’d Be Single: Living Purposefully When Your Story Doesn’t Go to Plan (Part 1)” 📅 Released: August 25, 2025   ✨ Episode Overview In Part 1 of this heartfelt conversation with author Bob Wheatley, we dive deeper into singleness, purpose, and what it really looks like to live with peace when life doesn’t go according to plan. Bob and Rachael explore how the longing we feel — whether in singleness or marriage — points us toward something deeper than earthly ful...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>Episode 160 — “I Didn’t Think I’d Be Single: Living Purposefully When Your Story Doesn’t Go to Plan (Part 1)”</b><br/>📅 <em>Released: August 25, 2025</em><br/> </p><p>✨ Episode Overview</p><p>In Part 1 of this heartfelt conversation with author <b>Bob Wheatley</b>, we dive deeper into <em>singleness</em>, <em>purpose</em>, and what it really looks like to live with peace when life doesn’t go according to plan. Bob and Rachael explore how the longing we feel — whether in singleness or marriage — points us toward something deeper than earthly fulfillment: a restored relationship with God.</p><blockquote><b>“You will not be made completely whole on this earth because it’s still broken… God has a different vision for us.”</b></blockquote><p>Whether you’re in a season of singleness, partnership, or waiting, this episode offers <b>encouragement</b>, <b>truth</b>, and <em>a new perspective on peace and purpose</em>.</p><p>🎧 Key Moments &amp; Quotes</p><p><b>08:45 – Groaning with Hope</b><br/>We talk about how God gives us <em>permission to groan like Paul</em> — and that this struggle is part of growth.</p><p><b>15:30 – Marriage Isn’t the Fix</b><br/>Bob highlights why marriage doesn’t automatically solve loneliness — and why that’s okay.</p><p><b>22:10 – Longing for Eden</b><br/>Our deepest longings aren’t for a person — they’re for <em>restoration with God</em>.</p><p>📘 Books by Bob Wheatley</p><p><b>Single-Minded: Finding Purpose &amp; Strength in Your Season of Singleness</b><br/>A 30-day biblical guide to experiencing joy, purpose, and spiritual breakthrough in your season before marriage.<br/><a href='https://bobwheatley.com/books/?utm_source=chatgpt.com'>Bob Wheatley</a><br/>📖 Buy on Amazon: <a href='https://www.amazon.com/Single-Minded-Finding-Purpose-Strength-Singleness/dp/B0FLSQ7HRD?utm_source=chatgpt.com'>https://www.amazon.com/Single-Minded-Finding-Purpose-Strength-Singleness/dp/B0FLSQ7HRD</a><br/><br/><a href='https://www.amazon.com/Single-Minded-Finding-Purpose-Strength-Singleness/dp/B0FLSQ7HRD?utm_source=chatgpt.com'>Amazon</a></p><p><b>Our Hearts’ Desire: How Our Stories Reveal the Thing We Want Most</b><br/>Explores how our favorite narratives point to our deepest longing — for God.<br/><a href='https://bobwheatley.com/books/?utm_source=chatgpt.com'>Bob Wheatley</a><br/>📖 Buy on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Bob+Wheatley+Our+Hearts%27+Desire<br/><br/></p><p>🔗 Connect with Bob Wheatley</p><p>🌐 Website: <a href='https://bobwheatley.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com'>https://bobwheatley.com/</a><br/><br/><a href='https://bobwheatley.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com'>Bob Wheatley</a><br/>📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bob_wheatley/<br/><br/><a href='https://www.instagram.com/bob_wheatley/?hl=en&amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com'>Instagram</a><br/>▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bob_wheatley<br/><br/><a href='https://www.youtube.com/%40bob_wheatley?utm_source=chatgpt.com'>YouTube</a><br/>📘 Facebook (books page): <a href='https://www.facebook.com/wheatleybooks/?utm_source=chatgpt.com'>https://www.facebook.com/wheatleybooks/</a><br/> </p><p>📣 Don’t Miss Out</p><p>👉 <b>Subscribe</b> to <em>The Hopecast</em> — if this episode speaks to your heart, share it with a friend who needs hope today.<br/>👉 <b>Leave a review</b> wherever you listen!</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Episode 160 — “I Didn’t Think I’d Be Single: Living Purposefully When Your Story Doesn’t Go to Plan (Part 1)”</b><br/>📅 <em>Released: August 25, 2025</em><br/> </p><p>✨ Episode Overview</p><p>In Part 1 of this heartfelt conversation with author <b>Bob Wheatley</b>, we dive deeper into <em>singleness</em>, <em>purpose</em>, and what it really looks like to live with peace when life doesn’t go according to plan. Bob and Rachael explore how the longing we feel — whether in singleness or marriage — points us toward something deeper than earthly fulfillment: a restored relationship with God.</p><blockquote><b>“You will not be made completely whole on this earth because it’s still broken… God has a different vision for us.”</b></blockquote><p>Whether you’re in a season of singleness, partnership, or waiting, this episode offers <b>encouragement</b>, <b>truth</b>, and <em>a new perspective on peace and purpose</em>.</p><p>🎧 Key Moments &amp; Quotes</p><p><b>08:45 – Groaning with Hope</b><br/>We talk about how God gives us <em>permission to groan like Paul</em> — and that this struggle is part of growth.</p><p><b>15:30 – Marriage Isn’t the Fix</b><br/>Bob highlights why marriage doesn’t automatically solve loneliness — and why that’s okay.</p><p><b>22:10 – Longing for Eden</b><br/>Our deepest longings aren’t for a person — they’re for <em>restoration with God</em>.</p><p>📘 Books by Bob Wheatley</p><p><b>Single-Minded: Finding Purpose &amp; Strength in Your Season of Singleness</b><br/>A 30-day biblical guide to experiencing joy, purpose, and spiritual breakthrough in your season before marriage.<br/><a href='https://bobwheatley.com/books/?utm_source=chatgpt.com'>Bob Wheatley</a><br/>📖 Buy on Amazon: <a href='https://www.amazon.com/Single-Minded-Finding-Purpose-Strength-Singleness/dp/B0FLSQ7HRD?utm_source=chatgpt.com'>https://www.amazon.com/Single-Minded-Finding-Purpose-Strength-Singleness/dp/B0FLSQ7HRD</a><br/><br/><a href='https://www.amazon.com/Single-Minded-Finding-Purpose-Strength-Singleness/dp/B0FLSQ7HRD?utm_source=chatgpt.com'>Amazon</a></p><p><b>Our Hearts’ Desire: How Our Stories Reveal the Thing We Want Most</b><br/>Explores how our favorite narratives point to our deepest longing — for God.<br/><a href='https://bobwheatley.com/books/?utm_source=chatgpt.com'>Bob Wheatley</a><br/>📖 Buy on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Bob+Wheatley+Our+Hearts%27+Desire<br/><br/></p><p>🔗 Connect with Bob Wheatley</p><p>🌐 Website: <a href='https://bobwheatley.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com'>https://bobwheatley.com/</a><br/><br/><a href='https://bobwheatley.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com'>Bob Wheatley</a><br/>📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bob_wheatley/<br/><br/><a href='https://www.instagram.com/bob_wheatley/?hl=en&amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com'>Instagram</a><br/>▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bob_wheatley<br/><br/><a href='https://www.youtube.com/%40bob_wheatley?utm_source=chatgpt.com'>YouTube</a><br/>📘 Facebook (books page): <a href='https://www.facebook.com/wheatleybooks/?utm_source=chatgpt.com'>https://www.facebook.com/wheatleybooks/</a><br/> </p><p>📣 Don’t Miss Out</p><p>👉 <b>Subscribe</b> to <em>The Hopecast</em> — if this episode speaks to your heart, share it with a friend who needs hope today.<br/>👉 <b>Leave a review</b> wherever you listen!</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[🎙️ The Hopecast with Rachael Flick Episode 157: The Prodigal Child – Holding Out for Hope When They Are Far Away Guest: Gary Wilkerson  Air Date: July 29, 2025 “He's saying, 'You've rejected me, but you're good. You've abandoned me, but I trust you.' It feels all over the place, but it's exactly the right place — being honest before God.”In this raw and powerful episode, Rachael and Gary Wilkerson dive into what it means to pray with hope before the answer comes. They explore the spiritual te...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>🎙️ The Hopecast with Rachael Flick</p><p><b>Episode 157: The Prodigal Child – Holding Out for Hope When They Are Far Away</b></p><p><b>Guest: Gary Wilkerson</b><br/> <b>Air Date: July 29, 2025</b></p><blockquote><em>“He&apos;s saying, &apos;You&apos;ve rejected me, but you&apos;re good. You&apos;ve abandoned me, but I trust you.&apos; It feels all over the place, but it&apos;s exactly the right place — being honest before God.”</em></blockquote><p>In this raw and powerful episode, Rachael and Gary Wilkerson dive into what it means to <b>pray with hope before the answer comes</b>. They explore the spiritual tension of unanswered prayers—and the courage to continue worship when the breakthrough hasn’t yet arrived.</p><p>Referencing themes from the Psalms and his own journey parenting prodigal children through addiction and homelessness, Gary wrestles with heartbreak, faith, and the posture of trusting God in the silence. He shares a timeless insight taught to him by his father:</p><blockquote><em>&quot;Learn to sing the right song on the wrong side of the Red Sea.&quot;</em><br/> It’s worship before deliverance; it’s faith before resolution.</blockquote><p>This episode brings comfort to the weary intercessor, the anxious parent, and anyone standing in the gap—wondering what to do when God hasn’t moved yet.</p><p>🔗 Connect with Rachael Flick</p><ul><li>🌐 Website: <a href='https://www.rachaelflick.com/'>rachaelflick.com</a></li><li>📸 Instagram: <a href='https://www.instagram.com/rachael.flick/'>@rachael.flick</a></li><li>🐦 X (Twitter): <a href='https://x.com/rachael_flick'>@rachael_flick</a></li><li>👍 Facebook: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/TheRachaelFlick/'>TheRachaelFlick</a></li><li>💼 LinkedIn: <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachaelflick/'>Rachael Flick</a></li></ul><p>🔗 Connect with Gary Wilkerson</p><ul><li>🌐 Ministry Website: <a href='https://www.worldchallenge.org/'>worldchallenge.org</a> (<a href='https://www.worldchallenge.org/garywilkerson?utm_source=chatgpt.com'>worldchallenge.org</a>, <a href='https://www.worldchallenge.org/pulpit-series-newsletter?utm_source=chatgpt.com'>worldchallenge.org</a>)</li><li>📱 Social Media: Profiles for Gary appear on World Challenge’s official social channels on Facebook, Instagram, and X (Twitter) — see <a href='https://www.worldchallenge.org/connect-world-challenge'>Connect with World Challenge</a> (<a href='https://www.worldchallenge.org/connect-world-challenge?utm_source=chatgpt.com'>worldchallenge.org</a>)</li></ul><p>📘 Newest Book by Gary Wilkerson</p><p><b><em>The Jaw-Dropping Beauty of Jesus</em></b> (with Joshua West) – an expository devotional on the book of Hebrews (<a href='https://www.worldchallenge.org/newbook?utm_source=chatgpt.com'>worldchallenge.org</a>, <a href='https://ambassador-international.com/books/the-jaw-dropping-beauty-of-jesus/?utm_source=chatgpt.com'>ambassador-international.com</a>)<br/> 👉 Order via World Challenge → <a href='https://www.worldchallenge.org/newbook'>Book Page &amp; Purchase</a> (<a href='https://www.worldchallenge.org/newbook?utm_source=chatgpt.com'>worldchallenge.org</a>)</p><p><br/></p><p><br/></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>🎙️ The Hopecast with Rachael Flick</p><p><b>Episode 157: The Prodigal Child – Holding Out for Hope When They Are Far Away</b></p><p><b>Guest: Gary Wilkerson</b><br/> <b>Air Date: July 29, 2025</b></p><blockquote><em>“He&apos;s saying, &apos;You&apos;ve rejected me, but you&apos;re good. You&apos;ve abandoned me, but I trust you.&apos; It feels all over the place, but it&apos;s exactly the right place — being honest before God.”</em></blockquote><p>In this raw and powerful episode, Rachael and Gary Wilkerson dive into what it means to <b>pray with hope before the answer comes</b>. They explore the spiritual tension of unanswered prayers—and the courage to continue worship when the breakthrough hasn’t yet arrived.</p><p>Referencing themes from the Psalms and his own journey parenting prodigal children through addiction and homelessness, Gary wrestles with heartbreak, faith, and the posture of trusting God in the silence. He shares a timeless insight taught to him by his father:</p><blockquote><em>&quot;Learn to sing the right song on the wrong side of the Red Sea.&quot;</em><br/> It’s worship before deliverance; it’s faith before resolution.</blockquote><p>This episode brings comfort to the weary intercessor, the anxious parent, and anyone standing in the gap—wondering what to do when God hasn’t moved yet.</p><p>🔗 Connect with Rachael Flick</p><ul><li>🌐 Website: <a href='https://www.rachaelflick.com/'>rachaelflick.com</a></li><li>📸 Instagram: <a href='https://www.instagram.com/rachael.flick/'>@rachael.flick</a></li><li>🐦 X (Twitter): <a href='https://x.com/rachael_flick'>@rachael_flick</a></li><li>👍 Facebook: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/TheRachaelFlick/'>TheRachaelFlick</a></li><li>💼 LinkedIn: <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachaelflick/'>Rachael Flick</a></li></ul><p>🔗 Connect with Gary Wilkerson</p><ul><li>🌐 Ministry Website: <a href='https://www.worldchallenge.org/'>worldchallenge.org</a> (<a href='https://www.worldchallenge.org/garywilkerson?utm_source=chatgpt.com'>worldchallenge.org</a>, <a href='https://www.worldchallenge.org/pulpit-series-newsletter?utm_source=chatgpt.com'>worldchallenge.org</a>)</li><li>📱 Social Media: Profiles for Gary appear on World Challenge’s official social channels on Facebook, Instagram, and X (Twitter) — see <a href='https://www.worldchallenge.org/connect-world-challenge'>Connect with World Challenge</a> (<a href='https://www.worldchallenge.org/connect-world-challenge?utm_source=chatgpt.com'>worldchallenge.org</a>)</li></ul><p>📘 Newest Book by Gary Wilkerson</p><p><b><em>The Jaw-Dropping Beauty of Jesus</em></b> (with Joshua West) – an expository devotional on the book of Hebrews (<a href='https://www.worldchallenge.org/newbook?utm_source=chatgpt.com'>worldchallenge.org</a>, <a href='https://ambassador-international.com/books/the-jaw-dropping-beauty-of-jesus/?utm_source=chatgpt.com'>ambassador-international.com</a>)<br/> 👉 Order via World Challenge → <a href='https://www.worldchallenge.org/newbook'>Book Page &amp; Purchase</a> (<a href='https://www.worldchallenge.org/newbook?utm_source=chatgpt.com'>worldchallenge.org</a>)</p><p><br/></p><p><br/></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send a text Support the show www.rachaelflick.com Twitter@ rachael_flick Facebook @therachaelflick Instagram @rachael.flick TikTok @rachael.flick ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[🎙️ The Hopecast with Rachael Flick Episode 155: Where Have All The Cops Gone? with Chris Burns (Part 1)  📅 Released: June 23, 2025   🧠 Episode Overview: In this compelling episode, Rachael Flick sits down with Chris Burns, a former law enforcement officer and military veteran, to unpack the deep and often overlooked toll of PTSD, moral injury, and hostile work environments for today’s first responders. Because of these additional struggles, recruiting and retention is at an all time low....]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>🎙️ The Hopecast with Rachael Flick</p><p><b>Episode 155: Where Have All The Cops Gone? with Chris Burns (Part 1)</b><br/> 📅 <em>Released: June 23, 2025</em><br/> </p><p>🧠 Episode Overview:</p><p>In this compelling episode, Rachael Flick sits down with <b>Chris Burns</b>, a former law enforcement officer and military veteran, to unpack the deep and often overlooked toll of <b>PTSD, moral injury, and hostile work environments</b> for today’s first responders. Because of these additional struggles, recruiting and retention is at an all time low. </p><p>Together, they shine a light on how <b>modern police reform and media-driven narratives</b> have not only shifted public perception, but created real, dangerous consequences for the men and women trying to serve their communities.</p><blockquote>“One of the most dangerous places now for law enforcement is the traffic stop… You never know who you’re going to get.” — <em>Chris Burns</em></blockquote><p>From increased risks at routine stops to the rise of online radicalization and the eroding trust between officers and the communities they serve, this episode explores how reforms—though often necessary—can <b>lose nuance</b>, damage morale, and increase occupational trauma if not carefully implemented.</p><p>🔑 Key Takeaways:</p><ul><li>The growing disconnect between <b>public perception and real policing challenges</b></li><li>How <b>media sensationalism</b> has shaped anti-police narratives</li><li>The deadly consequences of <b>misinformation and fear-based assumptions</b></li><li>Personal stories of <b>officers ambushed and targeted</b> in the line of duty</li><li>The role of <b>social media echo chambers</b> in fueling radicalization</li><li>The urgent need for <b>balanced reform</b> and support for first responders</li></ul><p>🗣️ Featured Quote:</p><blockquote>“What was lost in a lot of that was just the nuance of those situations that are so difficult for humans to deal with anyway.” — <em>Rachael Flick</em></blockquote><p>🙋 About the Guest:</p><p><b>Chris Burns</b> is a former law enforcement officer and veteran whose firsthand experiences with trauma and resilience give him a raw, honest perspective on what it means to serve his community and the nation. His insights into both military and police culture offer invaluable wisdom for anyone seeking to understand the invisible battles our first responders face.</p><p>📲 Connect with Rachael Flick:</p><p>Follow Rachael for more honest conversations about healing, faith, grief, and justice.</p><ul><li>🌐 Website: <a href='https://www.rachaelflick.com/'>rachaelflick.com</a></li><li>📸 Instagram: <a href='https://www.instagram.com/rachael.flick/'>@rachael.flick</a></li><li>🐦 Twitter/X: <a href='https://x.com/rachael_flick'>@rachael_flick</a></li><li>📘 Facebook: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/TheRachaelFlick/'>The Rachael Flick</a></li><li>💼 LinkedIn: <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachaelflick/'>Rachael Flick</a></li></ul><p>💬 Join the Conversation:</p><p>Have you or someone you love served in law enforcement or the military? What are your thoughts on police reform and public trust? DM or comment—we want to hear from you.</p><p>🔁 Share this episode<br/> ⭐ Leave a review<br/> 📌 Subscribe to <em>The HOPEcast</em> for more authentic, healing conversations</p><p><br/></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>🎙️ The Hopecast with Rachael Flick</p><p><b>Episode 155: Where Have All The Cops Gone? with Chris Burns (Part 1)</b><br/> 📅 <em>Released: June 23, 2025</em><br/> </p><p>🧠 Episode Overview:</p><p>In this compelling episode, Rachael Flick sits down with <b>Chris Burns</b>, a former law enforcement officer and military veteran, to unpack the deep and often overlooked toll of <b>PTSD, moral injury, and hostile work environments</b> for today’s first responders. Because of these additional struggles, recruiting and retention is at an all time low. </p><p>Together, they shine a light on how <b>modern police reform and media-driven narratives</b> have not only shifted public perception, but created real, dangerous consequences for the men and women trying to serve their communities.</p><blockquote>“One of the most dangerous places now for law enforcement is the traffic stop… You never know who you’re going to get.” — <em>Chris Burns</em></blockquote><p>From increased risks at routine stops to the rise of online radicalization and the eroding trust between officers and the communities they serve, this episode explores how reforms—though often necessary—can <b>lose nuance</b>, damage morale, and increase occupational trauma if not carefully implemented.</p><p>🔑 Key Takeaways:</p><ul><li>The growing disconnect between <b>public perception and real policing challenges</b></li><li>How <b>media sensationalism</b> has shaped anti-police narratives</li><li>The deadly consequences of <b>misinformation and fear-based assumptions</b></li><li>Personal stories of <b>officers ambushed and targeted</b> in the line of duty</li><li>The role of <b>social media echo chambers</b> in fueling radicalization</li><li>The urgent need for <b>balanced reform</b> and support for first responders</li></ul><p>🗣️ Featured Quote:</p><blockquote>“What was lost in a lot of that was just the nuance of those situations that are so difficult for humans to deal with anyway.” — <em>Rachael Flick</em></blockquote><p>🙋 About the Guest:</p><p><b>Chris Burns</b> is a former law enforcement officer and veteran whose firsthand experiences with trauma and resilience give him a raw, honest perspective on what it means to serve his community and the nation. His insights into both military and police culture offer invaluable wisdom for anyone seeking to understand the invisible battles our first responders face.</p><p>📲 Connect with Rachael Flick:</p><p>Follow Rachael for more honest conversations about healing, faith, grief, and justice.</p><ul><li>🌐 Website: <a href='https://www.rachaelflick.com/'>rachaelflick.com</a></li><li>📸 Instagram: <a href='https://www.instagram.com/rachael.flick/'>@rachael.flick</a></li><li>🐦 Twitter/X: <a href='https://x.com/rachael_flick'>@rachael_flick</a></li><li>📘 Facebook: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/TheRachaelFlick/'>The Rachael Flick</a></li><li>💼 LinkedIn: <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachaelflick/'>Rachael Flick</a></li></ul><p>💬 Join the Conversation:</p><p>Have you or someone you love served in law enforcement or the military? What are your thoughts on police reform and public trust? DM or comment—we want to hear from you.</p><p>🔁 Share this episode<br/> ⭐ Leave a review<br/> 📌 Subscribe to <em>The HOPEcast</em> for more authentic, healing conversations</p><p><br/></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[*Listener Discretion Advised: This episode contains discussions of adult themes, including verbal and emotional abuse. While we aim to handle these topics with care, some content may be distressing for certain listeners.  “All forms of abuse wound the spirit.” June Hunt, founder of Hope for the Heart, joins Rachael Flick for a difficult yet deeply heartfelt conversation about verbal and emotional abuse. In this interview, June defines what these often-overlooked forms of abuse look like and s...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>*Listener Discretion Advised:<br/>This episode contains discussions of adult themes, including verbal and emotional abuse. While we aim to handle these topics with care, some content may be distressing for certain listeners.<br/><br/>“All forms of abuse wound the spirit.”<br/>June Hunt, founder of Hope for the Heart, joins Rachael Flick for a difficult yet deeply heartfelt conversation about verbal and emotional abuse. In this interview, June defines what these often-overlooked forms of abuse look like and shares personal stories from her own childhood, illustrating how profoundly a parent’s words and actions can shape a child’s life. She also speaks about her journey to discovering God’s love, and how those who have experienced abuse can find true healing in Him. June emphasizes the power of forgiveness — even for those who have hurt us — and the importance of praying for those who persecute us.<br/><br/>Resources Mentioned:<br/>Hope for the Heart: <a href='https://www.hopefortheheart.org/'>https://www.hopefortheheart.org/</a> </p><p>Verbal and Emotional Abuse: Victory Over Verbal and Emotional Abuse: <a href='https://a.co/d/cS3kk3a'>https://a.co/d/cS3kk3a</a> </p><p>Hope in the Night (Radio Show): <a href='https://hopefortheheart.org/explore/shows/hope-in-the-night'>https://hopefortheheart.org/explore/shows/hope-in-the-night</a> </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>*Listener Discretion Advised:<br/>This episode contains discussions of adult themes, including verbal and emotional abuse. While we aim to handle these topics with care, some content may be distressing for certain listeners.<br/><br/>“All forms of abuse wound the spirit.”<br/>June Hunt, founder of Hope for the Heart, joins Rachael Flick for a difficult yet deeply heartfelt conversation about verbal and emotional abuse. In this interview, June defines what these often-overlooked forms of abuse look like and shares personal stories from her own childhood, illustrating how profoundly a parent’s words and actions can shape a child’s life. She also speaks about her journey to discovering God’s love, and how those who have experienced abuse can find true healing in Him. June emphasizes the power of forgiveness — even for those who have hurt us — and the importance of praying for those who persecute us.<br/><br/>Resources Mentioned:<br/>Hope for the Heart: <a href='https://www.hopefortheheart.org/'>https://www.hopefortheheart.org/</a> </p><p>Verbal and Emotional Abuse: Victory Over Verbal and Emotional Abuse: <a href='https://a.co/d/cS3kk3a'>https://a.co/d/cS3kk3a</a> </p><p>Hope in the Night (Radio Show): <a href='https://hopefortheheart.org/explore/shows/hope-in-the-night'>https://hopefortheheart.org/explore/shows/hope-in-the-night</a> </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>Divorce is one of the most painful experiences a person can go through—but even in the midst of heartbreak, healing is possible. In this episode, Mona vulnerably shares the grief she felt when her marriage ended and the emotional toll that followed. She and Rachael talk about the importance of rebuilding your life after divorce and the vital role of community in that process. Mona also opens up about her time in Al-Anon, where she began to heal from anger and the need to control. She shares her faith journey and how God brought redemption into her story—how Jesus chooses us, calls us Friend, and offers a love we don’t have to earn. They also discuss her book, </b><b><em>Hellbent and Heavenward</em></b><b>—a raw, honest account of Mona’s relentless pursuit of a relationship with a God who cares deeply about the details of her life—and yours.</b></p><p><b> <br/>Rachael Flick: </b><a href='https://rachaelflick.com/'><b>https://rachaelflick.com/</b></a><b> <br/>Support The Hopecast: </b><a href='https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick'><b>https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick</b></a><b> <br/>Mona Rosene: </b><a href='https://www.hellbentandheavenward.com/'><b>https://www.hellbentandheavenward.com/</b></a><b> <br/>Hellbent and Heavenward by Mona Rosene: </b><a href='https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CFD9GSSP'><b>https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CFD9GSSP</b></a><b> <br/>Al-Anon: </b><a href='https://al-anon.org/'><b>https://al-anon.org/</b></a><b> </b></p><p><b><br/>Hashtags: #RachaelFlick #MonaRosene #TheHopeCast #Divorce #Faith #Relationships #Healing #Podcast #PodcastCommunity #Podcasting #PFCAudioVideo</b></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Divorce is one of the most painful experiences a person can go through—but even in the midst of heartbreak, healing is possible. In this episode, Mona vulnerably shares the grief she felt when her marriage ended and the emotional toll that followed. She and Rachael talk about the importance of rebuilding your life after divorce and the vital role of community in that process. Mona also opens up about her time in Al-Anon, where she began to heal from anger and the need to control. She shares her faith journey and how God brought redemption into her story—how Jesus chooses us, calls us Friend, and offers a love we don’t have to earn. They also discuss her book, </b><b><em>Hellbent and Heavenward</em></b><b>—a raw, honest account of Mona’s relentless pursuit of a relationship with a God who cares deeply about the details of her life—and yours.</b></p><p><b> <br/>Rachael Flick: </b><a href='https://rachaelflick.com/'><b>https://rachaelflick.com/</b></a><b> <br/>Support The Hopecast: </b><a href='https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick'><b>https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick</b></a><b> <br/>Mona Rosene: </b><a href='https://www.hellbentandheavenward.com/'><b>https://www.hellbentandheavenward.com/</b></a><b> <br/>Hellbent and Heavenward by Mona Rosene: </b><a href='https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CFD9GSSP'><b>https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CFD9GSSP</b></a><b> <br/>Al-Anon: </b><a href='https://al-anon.org/'><b>https://al-anon.org/</b></a><b> </b></p><p><b><br/>Hashtags: #RachaelFlick #MonaRosene #TheHopeCast #Divorce #Faith #Relationships #Healing #Podcast #PodcastCommunity #Podcasting #PFCAudioVideo</b></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Episode 152-Finding Unexpected Shelter in Your Crisis with Lynne Rienstra</itunes:title>
    <title>Episode 152-Finding Unexpected Shelter in Your Crisis with Lynne Rienstra</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Book: Sacred Refuge: Finding Unexpected Shelter in Your Crisis https://a.co/d/jgAWfw0 Website: https://lynnerienstra.com/ Send a text Support the show www.rachaelflick.com Twitter@ rachael_flick Facebook @therachaelflick Instagram @rachael.flick TikTok @rachael.flick ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Book: Sacred Refuge: Finding Unexpected Shelter in Your Crisis <a href='https://a.co/d/jgAWfw0'>https://a.co/d/jgAWfw0</a></p><p>Website: <a href='https://lynnerienstra.com/'>https://lynnerienstra.com/</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Book: Sacred Refuge: Finding Unexpected Shelter in Your Crisis <a href='https://a.co/d/jgAWfw0'>https://a.co/d/jgAWfw0</a></p><p>Website: <a href='https://lynnerienstra.com/'>https://lynnerienstra.com/</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[🎙 The Hopecast with Rachael Flick Episode 151 – “American Sniper Widow: How Fame and Loss Collide” (Part 2)  📅 April 28, 2025   🇺🇸 Healing in the Aftermath: Taya Kyle on Motherhood, Grief, and Slowing Down In Part 2 of this heartfelt series, Taya Kyle returns to The Hopecast with a deeply personal reflection on the quiet, often invisible work of healing after loss—not just for herself, but for her children. Twelve years after her husband, Navy SEAL and American Sniper Chris Kyle, was kil...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>🎙 The Hopecast with Rachael Flick</p><p><b>Episode 151 – “American Sniper Widow: How Fame and Loss Collide” (Part 2)</b><br/> 📅 April 28, 2025<br/> </p><p>🇺🇸 <em>Healing in the Aftermath: Taya Kyle on Motherhood, Grief, and Slowing Down</em></p><p>In Part 2 of this heartfelt series, Taya Kyle returns to The Hopecast with a deeply personal reflection on the quiet, often invisible work of healing after loss—not just for herself, but for her children.</p><p>Twelve years after her husband, Navy SEAL and American Sniper Chris Kyle, was killed, Taya opens up about the emotional journey of parenting through grief. She shares how her daughter’s quiet plea for presence—not productivity—forced her to reexamine her instincts to push forward and instead embrace the healing power of simply <em>being still</em>.</p><blockquote>“Stop. Sit with me and do nothing. That’s what I need.”<br/> —Taya Kyle, recounting her daughter’s powerful words.</blockquote><p>This episode is a moving conversation about what it really means to be present, especially when you&apos;re carrying the weight of trauma, public scrutiny, and the ever-evolving demands of motherhood.</p><p>🔎 In This Episode:</p><ul><li>The hidden grief of children after public tragedy</li><li>Why slowing down may be the most powerful form of love</li><li>Parenting mistakes, repair, and rediscovering connection</li><li>The shift from survival mode to intentional presence</li><li>How productivity can mask pain—and how to sit with both</li></ul><p>📚 More from Taya Kyle:</p><p><b>Books by Taya:</b></p><ul><li><em>American Wife: A Memoir of Love, War, Faith, and Renewal</em><br/> ➤ <a href='https://www.amazon.com/American-Wife-Memoir-Faith-Renewal/dp/0062398083'>Buy on Amazon</a></li><li><em>American Spirit: Profiles in Resilience, Courage, and Faith</em><br/> ➤ <a href='https://www.amazon.com/American-Spirit-Profiles-Resilience-Courage/dp/0062683713'>Buy on Amazon</a></li><li><em>Prayers for Bears: Bailey the Grateful Bear</em> (Children’s Book)<br/> ➤ <a href='https://www.amazon.com/Prayers-Bears-Bailey-Grateful-Bear/dp/B0CPWLGCV1'>Buy on Amazon</a></li></ul><p><b>About Chris Kyle:</b></p><ul><li><em>American Sniper: Memorial Edition</em><br/> ➤ <a href='https://www.amazon.com/American-Sniper-Memorial-Chris-Kyle/dp/0062290797'>Buy on Amazon</a></li><li><em>American Sniper</em> (Film) starring Bradley Cooper<br/> ➤ <a href='https://www.amazon.com/American-Sniper-Bradley-Cooper/dp/B00RFHVCFI'>Watch on Prime Video</a></li></ul><p>🤝 Connect with Taya Kyle:</p><ul><li>🌐 Website: <a href='https://www.tayakyle.com'>www.TayaKyle.com</a></li><li>📸 Instagram: <a href='https://www.instagram.com/tayakyle'>@tayakyle</a></li><li>🐦 Twitter: <a href='https://twitter.com/tayakyle'>@tayakyle</a></li></ul><p>💛 Why You Should Listen:</p><p>If you’ve ever wrestled with the balance between doing and being, or struggled to parent through pain, this episode will meet you in that vulnerable space. Taya’s transparency offers both wisdom and relief—you’re not alone, and healing often starts with something as simple as sitting still.</p><p><b>Hashtags: #RachaelFlick #TayaKyle #TheHopeCast #AmericanWife #AmericanSniper #Grief #Widow #Podcast #PodcastCommunity #Podcasting #PFCAudioVideo</b></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>🎙 The Hopecast with Rachael Flick</p><p><b>Episode 151 – “American Sniper Widow: How Fame and Loss Collide” (Part 2)</b><br/> 📅 April 28, 2025<br/> </p><p>🇺🇸 <em>Healing in the Aftermath: Taya Kyle on Motherhood, Grief, and Slowing Down</em></p><p>In Part 2 of this heartfelt series, Taya Kyle returns to The Hopecast with a deeply personal reflection on the quiet, often invisible work of healing after loss—not just for herself, but for her children.</p><p>Twelve years after her husband, Navy SEAL and American Sniper Chris Kyle, was killed, Taya opens up about the emotional journey of parenting through grief. She shares how her daughter’s quiet plea for presence—not productivity—forced her to reexamine her instincts to push forward and instead embrace the healing power of simply <em>being still</em>.</p><blockquote>“Stop. Sit with me and do nothing. That’s what I need.”<br/> —Taya Kyle, recounting her daughter’s powerful words.</blockquote><p>This episode is a moving conversation about what it really means to be present, especially when you&apos;re carrying the weight of trauma, public scrutiny, and the ever-evolving demands of motherhood.</p><p>🔎 In This Episode:</p><ul><li>The hidden grief of children after public tragedy</li><li>Why slowing down may be the most powerful form of love</li><li>Parenting mistakes, repair, and rediscovering connection</li><li>The shift from survival mode to intentional presence</li><li>How productivity can mask pain—and how to sit with both</li></ul><p>📚 More from Taya Kyle:</p><p><b>Books by Taya:</b></p><ul><li><em>American Wife: A Memoir of Love, War, Faith, and Renewal</em><br/> ➤ <a href='https://www.amazon.com/American-Wife-Memoir-Faith-Renewal/dp/0062398083'>Buy on Amazon</a></li><li><em>American Spirit: Profiles in Resilience, Courage, and Faith</em><br/> ➤ <a href='https://www.amazon.com/American-Spirit-Profiles-Resilience-Courage/dp/0062683713'>Buy on Amazon</a></li><li><em>Prayers for Bears: Bailey the Grateful Bear</em> (Children’s Book)<br/> ➤ <a href='https://www.amazon.com/Prayers-Bears-Bailey-Grateful-Bear/dp/B0CPWLGCV1'>Buy on Amazon</a></li></ul><p><b>About Chris Kyle:</b></p><ul><li><em>American Sniper: Memorial Edition</em><br/> ➤ <a href='https://www.amazon.com/American-Sniper-Memorial-Chris-Kyle/dp/0062290797'>Buy on Amazon</a></li><li><em>American Sniper</em> (Film) starring Bradley Cooper<br/> ➤ <a href='https://www.amazon.com/American-Sniper-Bradley-Cooper/dp/B00RFHVCFI'>Watch on Prime Video</a></li></ul><p>🤝 Connect with Taya Kyle:</p><ul><li>🌐 Website: <a href='https://www.tayakyle.com'>www.TayaKyle.com</a></li><li>📸 Instagram: <a href='https://www.instagram.com/tayakyle'>@tayakyle</a></li><li>🐦 Twitter: <a href='https://twitter.com/tayakyle'>@tayakyle</a></li></ul><p>💛 Why You Should Listen:</p><p>If you’ve ever wrestled with the balance between doing and being, or struggled to parent through pain, this episode will meet you in that vulnerable space. Taya’s transparency offers both wisdom and relief—you’re not alone, and healing often starts with something as simple as sitting still.</p><p><b>Hashtags: #RachaelFlick #TayaKyle #TheHopeCast #AmericanWife #AmericanSniper #Grief #Widow #Podcast #PodcastCommunity #Podcasting #PFCAudioVideo</b></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[🎧 The Hopecast with Rachael Flick Episode 150 – “American Sniper Widow: How Fame and Loss Collide” (Part 1)  Guest: Taya Kyle  📅 April 14, 2025   🎙️ Overview 🇺🇸 When Heroism Meets Heartbreak: Taya Kyle’s Journey Beyond the Headlines In this heartfelt and eye-opening episode, Taya Kyle joins Rachael Flick to reflect on life, love, and the layered grief that followed the tragic death of her husband, Chris Kyle—the most lethal sniper in U.S. military history and the inspiration behind Ameri...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>🎧 <em>The Hopecast with Rachael Flick</em></p><p><b>Episode 150 – “American Sniper Widow: How Fame and Loss Collide” (Part 1)</b><br/> <b>Guest: Taya Kyle</b><br/> 📅 April 14, 2025<br/> </p><p>🎙️ Overview</p><p>🇺🇸 <em>When Heroism Meets Heartbreak: Taya Kyle’s Journey Beyond the Headlines</em></p><p>In this heartfelt and eye-opening episode, <b>Taya Kyle</b> joins Rachael Flick to reflect on life, love, and the layered grief that followed the tragic death of her husband, <b>Chris Kyle</b>—the most lethal sniper in U.S. military history and the inspiration behind <em>American Sniper</em>.</p><p>Taya shares their love story, the fast-paced start to their marriage, and the unique pressures of life as a Navy SEAL family. But the conversation takes a powerful turn as she opens up about what happened <b>after Chris&apos;s death in 2013</b>—not just the shock of losing him, but the <b>high-profile media attention</b>, the <b>criminal trial of his killer</b>, and the <b>emotional weight of defending his legacy</b> while raising two children on her own.</p><blockquote>“When you’re grieving someone the world sees as a hero, it’s not just personal—it becomes public. And there’s no manual for that.”</blockquote><p>Through it all, Taya reveals how faith, family, and fierce resilience carried her through seasons of both unimaginable pain and powerful purpose.</p><p>🔎 In This Episode:</p><ul><li>What it was like to marry into the Navy SEAL community</li><li>How the Kyle family navigated rapid deployment, fame, and fear</li><li>The truth about the man who murdered Chris Kyle</li><li>Raising children in the aftermath of national loss</li><li>Where Taya found hope when everything fell apart</li></ul><p><br/></p><ul><li>📚 More from Taya Kyle:<br/><b>✍️ Books by Taya Kyle:</b><ul><li><em>American Wife: A Memoir of Love, War, Faith, and Renewal</em><br/> ➤ <a href='https://www.amazon.com/American-Wife-Memoir-Faith-Renewal/dp/0062398083'>Available on Amazon</a></li><li><em>American Spirit: Profiles in Resilience, Courage, and Faith</em><br/> ➤ <a href='https://www.amazon.com/American-Spirit-Profiles-Resilience-Courage/dp/0062683713'>Available on Amazon</a></li><li><em>Prayers for Bears: Bailey the Grateful Bear</em> (children’s book)<br/> ➤ <a href='https://www.amazon.com/Prayers-Bears-Bailey-Grateful-Bear/dp/B0CPWLGCV1'>Available on Amazon</a></li></ul></li><li>🎙️ Connect with Taya:<ul><li>🌐 Website: <a href='https://tayakyle.com'>TayaKyle.com</a></li><li>📸 Instagram: <a href='https://www.instagram.com/tayakyle/'>@TayaKyle</a></li><li>🐦 Twitter: <a href='https://twitter.com/TayaKyle'>@TayaKyle</a></li></ul></li><li>🎬 About Chris Kyle:<ul><li>Book: <em>American Sniper</em> by Chris Kyle<br/> ➤ <a href='https://www.amazon.com/American-Sniper-Autobiography-Military-History/dp/0062238868'>Buy on Amazon</a></li><li>Film: <em>American Sniper</em> (2014) starring Bradley Cooper<br/> ➤ <a href='https://www.amazon.com/American-Sniper-Bradley-Cooper/dp/B00RFHVCFI'>Watch on Prime Video</a></li></ul></li></ul><p><br/></p><p>💛 Support the Legacy:</p><ul><li><b>TACK-F</b> supporting military and first responder marriage<br/> ➤ <a href='https://www.tackf.org'>Visit tackf.org</a> – <em>Empowering veterans, first responders &amp; their families</em></li></ul><p>🔔 Don’t Miss Part 2!</p><p>Be sure to subscribe and stay tuned for <em>Part 2</em> of this powerful conversation with Taya Kyle—coming soon on <em>The Hopecast with Rachael Flick</em>.</p><p><b><br/>Hashtags: #RachaelFlick #TayaKyle #TheHopeCast #AmericanWife #AmericanSniper #Grief #Widow #Podcast #PodcastCommunity #Podcasting #PFCAudioVideo</b></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>🎧 <em>The Hopecast with Rachael Flick</em></p><p><b>Episode 150 – “American Sniper Widow: How Fame and Loss Collide” (Part 1)</b><br/> <b>Guest: Taya Kyle</b><br/> 📅 April 14, 2025<br/> </p><p>🎙️ Overview</p><p>🇺🇸 <em>When Heroism Meets Heartbreak: Taya Kyle’s Journey Beyond the Headlines</em></p><p>In this heartfelt and eye-opening episode, <b>Taya Kyle</b> joins Rachael Flick to reflect on life, love, and the layered grief that followed the tragic death of her husband, <b>Chris Kyle</b>—the most lethal sniper in U.S. military history and the inspiration behind <em>American Sniper</em>.</p><p>Taya shares their love story, the fast-paced start to their marriage, and the unique pressures of life as a Navy SEAL family. But the conversation takes a powerful turn as she opens up about what happened <b>after Chris&apos;s death in 2013</b>—not just the shock of losing him, but the <b>high-profile media attention</b>, the <b>criminal trial of his killer</b>, and the <b>emotional weight of defending his legacy</b> while raising two children on her own.</p><blockquote>“When you’re grieving someone the world sees as a hero, it’s not just personal—it becomes public. And there’s no manual for that.”</blockquote><p>Through it all, Taya reveals how faith, family, and fierce resilience carried her through seasons of both unimaginable pain and powerful purpose.</p><p>🔎 In This Episode:</p><ul><li>What it was like to marry into the Navy SEAL community</li><li>How the Kyle family navigated rapid deployment, fame, and fear</li><li>The truth about the man who murdered Chris Kyle</li><li>Raising children in the aftermath of national loss</li><li>Where Taya found hope when everything fell apart</li></ul><p><br/></p><ul><li>📚 More from Taya Kyle:<br/><b>✍️ Books by Taya Kyle:</b><ul><li><em>American Wife: A Memoir of Love, War, Faith, and Renewal</em><br/> ➤ <a href='https://www.amazon.com/American-Wife-Memoir-Faith-Renewal/dp/0062398083'>Available on Amazon</a></li><li><em>American Spirit: Profiles in Resilience, Courage, and Faith</em><br/> ➤ <a href='https://www.amazon.com/American-Spirit-Profiles-Resilience-Courage/dp/0062683713'>Available on Amazon</a></li><li><em>Prayers for Bears: Bailey the Grateful Bear</em> (children’s book)<br/> ➤ <a href='https://www.amazon.com/Prayers-Bears-Bailey-Grateful-Bear/dp/B0CPWLGCV1'>Available on Amazon</a></li></ul></li><li>🎙️ Connect with Taya:<ul><li>🌐 Website: <a href='https://tayakyle.com'>TayaKyle.com</a></li><li>📸 Instagram: <a href='https://www.instagram.com/tayakyle/'>@TayaKyle</a></li><li>🐦 Twitter: <a href='https://twitter.com/TayaKyle'>@TayaKyle</a></li></ul></li><li>🎬 About Chris Kyle:<ul><li>Book: <em>American Sniper</em> by Chris Kyle<br/> ➤ <a href='https://www.amazon.com/American-Sniper-Autobiography-Military-History/dp/0062238868'>Buy on Amazon</a></li><li>Film: <em>American Sniper</em> (2014) starring Bradley Cooper<br/> ➤ <a href='https://www.amazon.com/American-Sniper-Bradley-Cooper/dp/B00RFHVCFI'>Watch on Prime Video</a></li></ul></li></ul><p><br/></p><p>💛 Support the Legacy:</p><ul><li><b>TACK-F</b> supporting military and first responder marriage<br/> ➤ <a href='https://www.tackf.org'>Visit tackf.org</a> – <em>Empowering veterans, first responders &amp; their families</em></li></ul><p>🔔 Don’t Miss Part 2!</p><p>Be sure to subscribe and stay tuned for <em>Part 2</em> of this powerful conversation with Taya Kyle—coming soon on <em>The Hopecast with Rachael Flick</em>.</p><p><b><br/>Hashtags: #RachaelFlick #TayaKyle #TheHopeCast #AmericanWife #AmericanSniper #Grief #Widow #Podcast #PodcastCommunity #Podcasting #PFCAudioVideo</b></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[🎙️ The Hopecast with Rachael Flick Episode 149 – “Iditarod Dreams: When Life’s Greatest Achievements Leave Us Empty and Searching For More”  Guest: Karl Clauson  📅 March 10, 2025 ❄️ From the Iditarod to Inner Transformation What happens when you chase the dream, reach the summit—and still feel empty? In this episode, Rachael sits down with Karl Clauson, a man who conquered one of the world’s toughest races—the 1,100-mile Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race—at just 18 years old. But Karl’s true race ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>🎙️ <em>The Hopecast with Rachael Flick</em></p><p><b>Episode 149 – “Iditarod Dreams: When Life’s Greatest Achievements Leave Us Empty and Searching For More”</b><br/> <b>Guest: Karl Clauson</b><br/> 📅 March 10, 2025</p><p>❄️ <em>From the Iditarod to Inner Transformation</em></p><p>What happens when you chase the dream, reach the summit—and still feel empty?</p><p>In this episode, Rachael sits down with <b>Karl Clauson</b>, a man who conquered one of the world’s toughest races—the 1,100-mile Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race—at just <b>18 years old</b>. But Karl’s true race wasn’t on the ice—it was within. After a supernatural encounter with God everything changed.</p><p>Karl shares his journey from athlete to pastor, from striving to surrender, and how the most important finish line isn’t one you cross with your feet—but with your heart.</p><blockquote>“The race in life actually has very little to do with anything physical. It was between the ears.” – Karl Clauson</blockquote><p>🏁 In This Episode:</p><ul><li>The incredible story of Karl completing the Iditarod as a teenager</li><li>How peak accomplishments can still leave us searching for something deeper</li><li>The moment that changed Karl’s life forever</li><li>Why our culture’s version of success often misses the mark</li><li>What it really means to <em>run the race of faith</em></li></ul><p>📘 About the Guest:</p><p><b>Karl Clauson</b> is a pastor, speaker, and author who brings raw honesty and spiritual depth to every conversation. He currently serves as:</p><ul><li>🕊️ <b>Pastor of Vision and Leadership</b> at <a href='https://www.180chicago.church'>180 Chicago</a></li><li>🎙️ <b>Host of </b><b><em>Karl and Crew Mornings</em></b> on Moody Radio — heard across 50+ markets nationwide</li></ul><p>📚 He is also the author of:<br/> <b><em>The 7 Resolutions: Where Self-Help Ends and God’s Power Begins</em></b><br/> ➡️ <a href='https://www.amazon.com/dp/0802424146'>Order on Amazon</a></p><p>🔗 Connect with Karl:</p><p>🌐 Website: <a href='https://www.karlclauson.com'>www.karlclauson.com</a><br/> 📸 Instagram: <a href='https://www.instagram.com/karlclauson'>@karlclauson</a><br/> 🐦 Twitter: <a href='https://twitter.com/karlclauson'>@karlclauson</a><br/> 📘 Facebook: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/KarlClausonOfficial'>Karl Clauson</a></p><p>✨ Why You Should Listen:</p><p>This episode is a wake-up call for anyone who has ever checked all the boxes and still felt unfulfilled. Karl’s story will challenge you to examine what you’re really chasing—and invite you into the race that leads to <em>true victory</em>.</p><p><b>Follow &amp; Subscribe</b><br/> 🔔 Get weekly encouragement from <em>The Hopecast with Rachael Flick</em>—real conversations, raw stories, and redemptive hope.</p><p>#IditarodFaith #KarlClauson #7Resolutions #TheHopecast #ChristianPodcast #RunYourRace #HopeBeyondSuccess</p><p><a href='http://www.killsin.com/'>www.killsin.com</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>🎙️ <em>The Hopecast with Rachael Flick</em></p><p><b>Episode 149 – “Iditarod Dreams: When Life’s Greatest Achievements Leave Us Empty and Searching For More”</b><br/> <b>Guest: Karl Clauson</b><br/> 📅 March 10, 2025</p><p>❄️ <em>From the Iditarod to Inner Transformation</em></p><p>What happens when you chase the dream, reach the summit—and still feel empty?</p><p>In this episode, Rachael sits down with <b>Karl Clauson</b>, a man who conquered one of the world’s toughest races—the 1,100-mile Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race—at just <b>18 years old</b>. But Karl’s true race wasn’t on the ice—it was within. After a supernatural encounter with God everything changed.</p><p>Karl shares his journey from athlete to pastor, from striving to surrender, and how the most important finish line isn’t one you cross with your feet—but with your heart.</p><blockquote>“The race in life actually has very little to do with anything physical. It was between the ears.” – Karl Clauson</blockquote><p>🏁 In This Episode:</p><ul><li>The incredible story of Karl completing the Iditarod as a teenager</li><li>How peak accomplishments can still leave us searching for something deeper</li><li>The moment that changed Karl’s life forever</li><li>Why our culture’s version of success often misses the mark</li><li>What it really means to <em>run the race of faith</em></li></ul><p>📘 About the Guest:</p><p><b>Karl Clauson</b> is a pastor, speaker, and author who brings raw honesty and spiritual depth to every conversation. He currently serves as:</p><ul><li>🕊️ <b>Pastor of Vision and Leadership</b> at <a href='https://www.180chicago.church'>180 Chicago</a></li><li>🎙️ <b>Host of </b><b><em>Karl and Crew Mornings</em></b> on Moody Radio — heard across 50+ markets nationwide</li></ul><p>📚 He is also the author of:<br/> <b><em>The 7 Resolutions: Where Self-Help Ends and God’s Power Begins</em></b><br/> ➡️ <a href='https://www.amazon.com/dp/0802424146'>Order on Amazon</a></p><p>🔗 Connect with Karl:</p><p>🌐 Website: <a href='https://www.karlclauson.com'>www.karlclauson.com</a><br/> 📸 Instagram: <a href='https://www.instagram.com/karlclauson'>@karlclauson</a><br/> 🐦 Twitter: <a href='https://twitter.com/karlclauson'>@karlclauson</a><br/> 📘 Facebook: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/KarlClausonOfficial'>Karl Clauson</a></p><p>✨ Why You Should Listen:</p><p>This episode is a wake-up call for anyone who has ever checked all the boxes and still felt unfulfilled. Karl’s story will challenge you to examine what you’re really chasing—and invite you into the race that leads to <em>true victory</em>.</p><p><b>Follow &amp; Subscribe</b><br/> 🔔 Get weekly encouragement from <em>The Hopecast with Rachael Flick</em>—real conversations, raw stories, and redemptive hope.</p><p>#IditarodFaith #KarlClauson #7Resolutions #TheHopecast #ChristianPodcast #RunYourRace #HopeBeyondSuccess</p><p><a href='http://www.killsin.com/'>www.killsin.com</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[​In Episode 148 of The Hopecast with Rachael Flick, titled "The Resilient Widow," host Rachael Flick engages in a heartfelt conversation with guest Kristen Johnson. This episode delves into themes of loss, resilience, and the journey toward healing after the death of a spouse.​ Episode Highlights: Personal Journeys of Grief and Resilience: Both Rachael and Kristen share their experiences of losing their husbands and discuss the profound impact of such loss. They explore the paths they've take...]]></itunes:summary>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>​In Episode 148 of <em>The Hopecast with Rachael Flick</em>, titled &quot;The Resilient Widow,&quot; host Rachael Flick engages in a heartfelt conversation with guest Kristen Johnson. This episode delves into themes of loss, resilience, and the journey toward healing after the death of a spouse.​</p><p><b>Episode Highlights:</b></p><ul><li><b>Personal Journeys of Grief and Resilience:</b> Both Rachael and Kristen share their experiences of losing their husbands and discuss the profound impact of such loss. They explore the paths they&apos;ve taken toward healing, emphasizing the importance of resilience in the face of adversity.​</li><li><b>Kristen&apos;s Battle with Cancer:</b> Kristen opens up about her personal health challenges, including her experiences with cancer. She candidly discusses the impact of these diagnoses on her life and how she navigated the complexities of treatment and recovery.​</li><li><b>Building Support Systems:</b> The conversation highlights the crucial role of community, faith, and personal support networks in the healing process. Both guests emphasize how these systems have been instrumental in their journeys.​</li><li><b>Empowerment Through Sharing:</b> By openly discussing their stories, Rachael and Kristen aim to provide hope and encouragement to others experiencing similar challenges. They underscore the power of vulnerability and the strength found in shared experiences.​</li></ul><p><b>Connect with Kristen Johnson:</b></p><ul><li><b>Instagram:</b> <a href='https://www.instagram.com/theresilientwidow/'>@theresilientwidow</a></li></ul><p><b>Connect with Rachael Flick:</b></p><ul><li><b>Website:</b> <a href='https://rachaelflick.com/hopecast-podcast/'>rachaelflick.com</a></li><li><b>Twitter:</b> <a href='https://twitter.com/rachael_flick'>@rachael_flick</a></li><li><b>Facebook:</b> <a href='https://www.facebook.com/therachaelflick'>@therachaelflick</a></li><li><b>Instagram:</b> <a href='https://www.instagram.com/rachael.flick'>@rachael.flick</a></li><li><b>TikTok:</b> @rachael.flick</li></ul><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[🎙️ The Hopecast with Rachael Flick Episode 147 – “Restored: Reconnecting Life's Broken Pieces” (Part 2)  Guest: Cindy Brinker Simmons  📅 December 23, 2024 💎 Finding Treasures in the Dark In Part 2 of this profound and hope-filled conversation, Rachael continues her dialogue with author and speaker Cindy Brinker Simmons as they delve deeper into the sacred beauty found within life’s darkest moments. This episode explores the powerful concept of “treasures in the darkness”—the hidden blessings,...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>🎙️ <em>The Hopecast with Rachael Flick</em></p><p><b>Episode 147 – “Restored: Reconnecting Life&apos;s Broken Pieces” (Part 2)</b><br/> <b>Guest: Cindy Brinker Simmons</b><br/> 📅 December 23, 2024</p><p>💎 Finding Treasures in the Dark</p><p>In Part 2 of this profound and hope-filled conversation, Rachael continues her dialogue with author and speaker <b>Cindy Brinker Simmons</b> as they delve deeper into the sacred beauty found within life’s darkest moments.</p><p>This episode explores the powerful concept of <b>“treasures in the darkness”</b>—the hidden blessings, revelations, and strengths that often emerge from pain and loss. Rachael shares a vivid and symbolic dream she experienced before the loss of her husband Micah, where a devastating storm gave way to breathtaking jewels scattered across the ground—representing divine gifts born out of grief.</p><p>Cindy and Rachael talk candidly about how grief can not only crush, but also cultivate. Through stories, scripture, and soul-deep reflection, they remind us that even the fire of suffering can yield diamonds of strength, clarity, and purpose.</p><blockquote>“God does His most transformative work in the darkest places. We just have to be willing to dig deep and pick up the jewels.” – Cindy Brinker Simmons</blockquote><p>🌿 In This Episode:</p><ul><li>Rachael’s powerful dream and the symbolism of beauty birthed from destruction</li><li>Cindy’s insight on her chapter, <em>“Treasures in the Darkness”</em></li><li>Learning how to carry both joy and sorrow with grace</li><li>Why our pain might just be the soil for God’s greatest gifts</li><li>Encouragement for anyone walking through a valley season</li></ul><p>📘 About the Guest:</p><p><b>Cindy Brinker Simmons</b> is the author of the inspirational book:<br/> <b><em>Restored: Reconnecting Life’s Broken Pieces</em></b><br/> ➡️ <a href='https://www.amazon.com/dp/1684264472'>Order on Amazon</a></p><p>She brings wisdom, authenticity, and deep faith to those searching for healing, hope, and wholeness.</p><p>🔗 Connect with Cindy:</p><p>🌐 Website: <a href='https://www.cindybrinkersimmons.com'>www.cindybrinkersimmons.com</a><br/> 📘 Facebook: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/CindyBrinkerSimmonsAuthor'>@CindyBrinkerSimmonsAuthor</a><br/> 📸 Instagram: <a href='https://www.instagram.com/cindybrinkersimmons'>@cindybrinkersimmons</a><br/> 🕊️ LinkedIn: <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/cindybrinkersimmons/'>Cindy Brinker Simmons</a></p><p>✨ Why You Should Listen:</p><p>This episode is for anyone who has ever asked, <em>“Can anything good come out of this pain?”</em> With tenderness and truth, Rachael and Cindy offer a resounding yes—and gently invite you to start uncovering your own treasures in the darkness.</p><p><b>Catch up on Part 1:</b><br/> 🎧 <a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hopecast-with-rachael-flick/id1530321428?i=1000679846123'>Listen to Episode 146 – Restored (Part 1)</a></p><p><b>Follow &amp; Subscribe</b><br/> 🔔 Never miss a conversation—subscribe to <em>The Hopecast with Rachael Flick</em> for weekly doses of hope and healing.</p><p>#TreasuresInTheDarkness #RestoredBook #GriefHealing #CindyBrinkerSimmons #TheHopecast #BeautyFromAshes #FaithInTheStorm</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>🎙️ <em>The Hopecast with Rachael Flick</em></p><p><b>Episode 147 – “Restored: Reconnecting Life&apos;s Broken Pieces” (Part 2)</b><br/> <b>Guest: Cindy Brinker Simmons</b><br/> 📅 December 23, 2024</p><p>💎 Finding Treasures in the Dark</p><p>In Part 2 of this profound and hope-filled conversation, Rachael continues her dialogue with author and speaker <b>Cindy Brinker Simmons</b> as they delve deeper into the sacred beauty found within life’s darkest moments.</p><p>This episode explores the powerful concept of <b>“treasures in the darkness”</b>—the hidden blessings, revelations, and strengths that often emerge from pain and loss. Rachael shares a vivid and symbolic dream she experienced before the loss of her husband Micah, where a devastating storm gave way to breathtaking jewels scattered across the ground—representing divine gifts born out of grief.</p><p>Cindy and Rachael talk candidly about how grief can not only crush, but also cultivate. Through stories, scripture, and soul-deep reflection, they remind us that even the fire of suffering can yield diamonds of strength, clarity, and purpose.</p><blockquote>“God does His most transformative work in the darkest places. We just have to be willing to dig deep and pick up the jewels.” – Cindy Brinker Simmons</blockquote><p>🌿 In This Episode:</p><ul><li>Rachael’s powerful dream and the symbolism of beauty birthed from destruction</li><li>Cindy’s insight on her chapter, <em>“Treasures in the Darkness”</em></li><li>Learning how to carry both joy and sorrow with grace</li><li>Why our pain might just be the soil for God’s greatest gifts</li><li>Encouragement for anyone walking through a valley season</li></ul><p>📘 About the Guest:</p><p><b>Cindy Brinker Simmons</b> is the author of the inspirational book:<br/> <b><em>Restored: Reconnecting Life’s Broken Pieces</em></b><br/> ➡️ <a href='https://www.amazon.com/dp/1684264472'>Order on Amazon</a></p><p>She brings wisdom, authenticity, and deep faith to those searching for healing, hope, and wholeness.</p><p>🔗 Connect with Cindy:</p><p>🌐 Website: <a href='https://www.cindybrinkersimmons.com'>www.cindybrinkersimmons.com</a><br/> 📘 Facebook: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/CindyBrinkerSimmonsAuthor'>@CindyBrinkerSimmonsAuthor</a><br/> 📸 Instagram: <a href='https://www.instagram.com/cindybrinkersimmons'>@cindybrinkersimmons</a><br/> 🕊️ LinkedIn: <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/cindybrinkersimmons/'>Cindy Brinker Simmons</a></p><p>✨ Why You Should Listen:</p><p>This episode is for anyone who has ever asked, <em>“Can anything good come out of this pain?”</em> With tenderness and truth, Rachael and Cindy offer a resounding yes—and gently invite you to start uncovering your own treasures in the darkness.</p><p><b>Catch up on Part 1:</b><br/> 🎧 <a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hopecast-with-rachael-flick/id1530321428?i=1000679846123'>Listen to Episode 146 – Restored (Part 1)</a></p><p><b>Follow &amp; Subscribe</b><br/> 🔔 Never miss a conversation—subscribe to <em>The Hopecast with Rachael Flick</em> for weekly doses of hope and healing.</p><p>#TreasuresInTheDarkness #RestoredBook #GriefHealing #CindyBrinkerSimmons #TheHopecast #BeautyFromAshes #FaithInTheStorm</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[🎙️ The Hopecast with Rachael Flick Episode 146 – “Restored: Reconnecting Life's Broken Pieces” (Part 1)  Guest: Cindy Brinker Simmons  📅 December 9, 2024   💔 When Life Breaks, How Do You Heal? In this deeply moving episode, Rachael sits down with author, speaker, and hope-bearer Cindy Brinker Simmons to explore the sacred tension between grief and joy, loss and resilience, and the redemptive power of faith in seasons of suffering. Cindy shares the heartbreaking moment that changed everyt...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>🎙️ <em>The Hopecast with Rachael Flick</em></p><p><b>Episode 146 – “Restored: Reconnecting Life&apos;s Broken Pieces” (Part 1)</b><br/> <b>Guest: Cindy Brinker Simmons</b><br/> 📅 December 9, 2024<br/> </p><p>💔 When Life Breaks, How Do You Heal?</p><p>In this deeply moving episode, Rachael sits down with author, speaker, and hope-bearer <b>Cindy Brinker Simmons</b> to explore the sacred tension between <b>grief and joy</b>, <b>loss and resilience</b>, and the redemptive power of <b>faith in seasons of suffering</b>.</p><p>Cindy shares the heartbreaking moment that changed everything: the loss of her mother at the tender age of 12. In vivid detail, she recounts sitting beside her grieving family on a hard church pew, trying to make sense of a world without her mother’s light. Her story is raw, honest, and laced with the powerful reminder that <b>pain doesn&apos;t have to define us—it can refine us</b>.</p><blockquote>“Misery and gladness cohabitate together in this crazy, beautiful, chaotic thing called life... How we deal with that suffering will dictate whether we&apos;re victors or whether we&apos;re victims.” – Cindy Brinker Simmons</blockquote><p>🛠️ In This Episode:</p><ul><li>Cindy’s personal story of loss and the moment she questioned God’s love</li><li>How brokenness can be the beginning of restoration</li><li>The difference between being a <b>victor</b> or a <b>victim</b> in the face of suffering</li><li>The role of faith, family, and healing in reconnecting life’s broken pieces</li></ul><p>📘 About the Guest:</p><p><b>Cindy Brinker Simmons</b> is the author of the inspiring book:<br/> <b><em>Restored: Reconnecting Life’s Broken Pieces</em></b><br/> ➡️ <a href='https://www.amazon.com/dp/1684264472'>Order on Amazon</a></p><p>She is also the founder of <em>Brinker Group LLC</em>, a passionate communicator, and a beacon of hope for those navigating grief and hardship.</p><p>🔗 Connect with Cindy:</p><p>🌐 Website: <a href='https://www.cindybrinkersimmons.com'>www.cindybrinkersimmons.com</a><br/> 📘 Facebook: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/CindyBrinkerSimmonsAuthor'>@CindyBrinkerSimmonsAuthor</a><br/> 📸 Instagram: <a href='https://www.instagram.com/cindybrinkersimmons'>@cindybrinkersimmons</a><br/> 🕊️ LinkedIn: <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/cindybrinkersimmons/'>Cindy Brinker Simmons</a></p><p>✨ Why You Should Listen:</p><p>If you’ve experienced grief, are walking through a tough season, or need a reminder that <b>hope still exists in the ruins</b>, this episode is for you. Cindy’s testimony is both heart-wrenching and hope-filled—a true testament to God’s redemptive grace.</p><p>🕊️ <em>This is Part 1 of a powerful two-part conversation. Stay tuned for more insights and encouragement in the next episode.</em></p><p><b>Follow &amp; Subscribe</b><br/> 🔔 Don’t miss an episode—subscribe to <em>The Hopecast with Rachael Flick</em> for weekly encouragement and real stories of hope.</p><p>#GriefAndGrace #FaithThroughLoss #RestoredBook #CindyBrinkerSimmons #TheHopecast #HopeInHardship #ChristianInspiration</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>🎙️ <em>The Hopecast with Rachael Flick</em></p><p><b>Episode 146 – “Restored: Reconnecting Life&apos;s Broken Pieces” (Part 1)</b><br/> <b>Guest: Cindy Brinker Simmons</b><br/> 📅 December 9, 2024<br/> </p><p>💔 When Life Breaks, How Do You Heal?</p><p>In this deeply moving episode, Rachael sits down with author, speaker, and hope-bearer <b>Cindy Brinker Simmons</b> to explore the sacred tension between <b>grief and joy</b>, <b>loss and resilience</b>, and the redemptive power of <b>faith in seasons of suffering</b>.</p><p>Cindy shares the heartbreaking moment that changed everything: the loss of her mother at the tender age of 12. In vivid detail, she recounts sitting beside her grieving family on a hard church pew, trying to make sense of a world without her mother’s light. Her story is raw, honest, and laced with the powerful reminder that <b>pain doesn&apos;t have to define us—it can refine us</b>.</p><blockquote>“Misery and gladness cohabitate together in this crazy, beautiful, chaotic thing called life... How we deal with that suffering will dictate whether we&apos;re victors or whether we&apos;re victims.” – Cindy Brinker Simmons</blockquote><p>🛠️ In This Episode:</p><ul><li>Cindy’s personal story of loss and the moment she questioned God’s love</li><li>How brokenness can be the beginning of restoration</li><li>The difference between being a <b>victor</b> or a <b>victim</b> in the face of suffering</li><li>The role of faith, family, and healing in reconnecting life’s broken pieces</li></ul><p>📘 About the Guest:</p><p><b>Cindy Brinker Simmons</b> is the author of the inspiring book:<br/> <b><em>Restored: Reconnecting Life’s Broken Pieces</em></b><br/> ➡️ <a href='https://www.amazon.com/dp/1684264472'>Order on Amazon</a></p><p>She is also the founder of <em>Brinker Group LLC</em>, a passionate communicator, and a beacon of hope for those navigating grief and hardship.</p><p>🔗 Connect with Cindy:</p><p>🌐 Website: <a href='https://www.cindybrinkersimmons.com'>www.cindybrinkersimmons.com</a><br/> 📘 Facebook: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/CindyBrinkerSimmonsAuthor'>@CindyBrinkerSimmonsAuthor</a><br/> 📸 Instagram: <a href='https://www.instagram.com/cindybrinkersimmons'>@cindybrinkersimmons</a><br/> 🕊️ LinkedIn: <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/cindybrinkersimmons/'>Cindy Brinker Simmons</a></p><p>✨ Why You Should Listen:</p><p>If you’ve experienced grief, are walking through a tough season, or need a reminder that <b>hope still exists in the ruins</b>, this episode is for you. Cindy’s testimony is both heart-wrenching and hope-filled—a true testament to God’s redemptive grace.</p><p>🕊️ <em>This is Part 1 of a powerful two-part conversation. Stay tuned for more insights and encouragement in the next episode.</em></p><p><b>Follow &amp; Subscribe</b><br/> 🔔 Don’t miss an episode—subscribe to <em>The Hopecast with Rachael Flick</em> for weekly encouragement and real stories of hope.</p><p>#GriefAndGrace #FaithThroughLoss #RestoredBook #CindyBrinkerSimmons #TheHopecast #HopeInHardship #ChristianInspiration</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[🎧 The Hopecast with Rachael Flick Episode 145 – “Seasons of Uncertainty: The Strength and Courage to Keep Going in the Meanwhile (Part 2)”  Guest: Rachael Flick  📅 November 25, 2024   🎙️ Overview In Part 2 of this candid and powerful conversation, Rachael Flick opens up about the devastating loss of her husband, Micah, and the profound grief that followed. As she navigated the aftermath of his death, Rachael turned to her faith, powerful scripture, and practical tools to help her move th...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>🎧 <em>The Hopecast with Rachael Flick</em></p><p><b>Episode 145 – “Seasons of Uncertainty: The Strength and Courage to Keep Going in the Meanwhile (Part 2)”</b><br/> <b>Guest: Rachael Flick</b><br/> 📅 November 25, 2024<br/> </p><p>🎙️ Overview</p><p>In Part 2 of this candid and powerful conversation, <b>Rachael Flick</b> opens up about the devastating loss of her husband, Micah, and the profound grief that followed. As she navigated the aftermath of his death, Rachael turned to her faith, powerful scripture, and practical tools to help her move through the dark season of grief and uncertainty.</p><p>Rachael reflects on a moment in 2018 that left her feeling as though <b>her hope and future died with Micah</b> when he was tragically shot while performing a job he’d done for over ten years. Her vulnerability and honesty in sharing this deeply painful moment show the raw emotions of grief, yet also highlight the way <b>God&apos;s grace</b> was present, even in the hardest of times.</p><blockquote>“And in 2018, February 5th, any given Monday, Micah was doing a job that he had been doing for ten years, and he was shot in the chest. And it really felt like my hope and my future died with him.<br/> When the enemy comes for the restoration, that will bring you to your knees. And I really felt like the Lord had abandoned me.”</blockquote><p>In this episode, Rachael shares how, even in her deepest moments of despair, she found the strength to keep going through <b>scripture</b> like <b>Romans 8:28</b>, which reminded her that <b>God works all things together for good</b>. She talks about the <b>practical tools</b>—such as <b>daily affirmations</b> and <b>trusting God’s plan</b>—that helped her rebuild her life and step forward into healing.</p><p>🔎 Key Takeaways:</p><ul><li><b>Romans 8:28 as a foundation</b>: Trusting that <b>God works all things for good</b>, even when life feels unbearable</li><li><b>Practical tools for surviving grief</b>: How Rachael used <b>affirmations</b>, <b>prayers</b>, and <b>gratitude</b> to move through intense grief</li><li><b>Surviving the enemy’s attack on hope</b>: Rachael shares how she navigated the feeling of abandonment and found a way to keep faith alive</li><li><b>God’s grace in grief</b>: Finding hope and strength in the midst of the darkest seasons of life</li><li><b>Healing through faith</b>: Trusting in God’s restoration, even when the future feels uncertain</li></ul><p>✨ Connect with Rachael:</p><ul><li>🌐 <b>Website</b>: <a href='https://www.rachaelflick.com'>RachaelFlick.com</a></li><li>📸 <b>Instagram</b>: <a href='https://www.instagram.com/rachaelflick'>@RachaelFlick</a></li><li>🐦 <b>Twitter</b>: <a href='https://twitter.com/rachaelflick'>@RachaelFlick</a></li><li>💻 <b>Facebook</b>: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/rachaelflick'>Rachael Flick</a></li><li>🎤 <b>Speaking Engagements</b>: Rachael speaks at<b> </b>events around the country, sharing her powerful message of <b>hope, healing, and courage</b> through the hardest seasons of life. Inquire here for speaking opportunities.</li></ul><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>🎧 <em>The Hopecast with Rachael Flick</em></p><p><b>Episode 145 – “Seasons of Uncertainty: The Strength and Courage to Keep Going in the Meanwhile (Part 2)”</b><br/> <b>Guest: Rachael Flick</b><br/> 📅 November 25, 2024<br/> </p><p>🎙️ Overview</p><p>In Part 2 of this candid and powerful conversation, <b>Rachael Flick</b> opens up about the devastating loss of her husband, Micah, and the profound grief that followed. As she navigated the aftermath of his death, Rachael turned to her faith, powerful scripture, and practical tools to help her move through the dark season of grief and uncertainty.</p><p>Rachael reflects on a moment in 2018 that left her feeling as though <b>her hope and future died with Micah</b> when he was tragically shot while performing a job he’d done for over ten years. Her vulnerability and honesty in sharing this deeply painful moment show the raw emotions of grief, yet also highlight the way <b>God&apos;s grace</b> was present, even in the hardest of times.</p><blockquote>“And in 2018, February 5th, any given Monday, Micah was doing a job that he had been doing for ten years, and he was shot in the chest. And it really felt like my hope and my future died with him.<br/> When the enemy comes for the restoration, that will bring you to your knees. And I really felt like the Lord had abandoned me.”</blockquote><p>In this episode, Rachael shares how, even in her deepest moments of despair, she found the strength to keep going through <b>scripture</b> like <b>Romans 8:28</b>, which reminded her that <b>God works all things together for good</b>. She talks about the <b>practical tools</b>—such as <b>daily affirmations</b> and <b>trusting God’s plan</b>—that helped her rebuild her life and step forward into healing.</p><p>🔎 Key Takeaways:</p><ul><li><b>Romans 8:28 as a foundation</b>: Trusting that <b>God works all things for good</b>, even when life feels unbearable</li><li><b>Practical tools for surviving grief</b>: How Rachael used <b>affirmations</b>, <b>prayers</b>, and <b>gratitude</b> to move through intense grief</li><li><b>Surviving the enemy’s attack on hope</b>: Rachael shares how she navigated the feeling of abandonment and found a way to keep faith alive</li><li><b>God’s grace in grief</b>: Finding hope and strength in the midst of the darkest seasons of life</li><li><b>Healing through faith</b>: Trusting in God’s restoration, even when the future feels uncertain</li></ul><p>✨ Connect with Rachael:</p><ul><li>🌐 <b>Website</b>: <a href='https://www.rachaelflick.com'>RachaelFlick.com</a></li><li>📸 <b>Instagram</b>: <a href='https://www.instagram.com/rachaelflick'>@RachaelFlick</a></li><li>🐦 <b>Twitter</b>: <a href='https://twitter.com/rachaelflick'>@RachaelFlick</a></li><li>💻 <b>Facebook</b>: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/rachaelflick'>Rachael Flick</a></li><li>🎤 <b>Speaking Engagements</b>: Rachael speaks at<b> </b>events around the country, sharing her powerful message of <b>hope, healing, and courage</b> through the hardest seasons of life. Inquire here for speaking opportunities.</li></ul><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p>🎧 <em>The Hopecast with Rachael Flick</em></p><p><b>Episode 144 – “Seasons of Uncertainty: The Strength and Courage to Keep Going in the Meanwhile”</b><br/> <b>Guest: Rachael Flick</b><br/> 📅 November 18, 2024<br/> </p><p>🎙️ Overview</p><p>In this raw and empowering episode, <b>Rachael Flick</b> shares her personal journey of overcoming <b>trauma, uncertainty, and the challenges of motherhood</b>—a story that she shared at a women’s event to inspire others to keep going, even in the hardest of seasons.</p><p>Growing up in a home fraught with <b>mental illness, addiction, and trauma</b>, Rachael took on the role of caretaker from a very young age. By the time she met her husband, Micah, and started their life together, she had already built walls around her heart, guarding herself from the very future she was being called to—motherhood.</p><p>Despite her fears and resistance, God’s calling to become a mother was undeniable. Through a life of <b>obedience, faith, and trust in God</b>, Rachael embraced the season of uncertainty and stepping into the unknown. Her story is a testament to the strength found in <b>vulnerability</b>, <b>faith</b>, and <b>perseverance</b> in the face of hardship.</p><blockquote>“I had consecrated myself to the Lord, and I said, ‘God, you sit on the throne.’”</blockquote><p>In this episode, Rachael opens up about the difficult journey of reconciling her past traumas with her present calling and the <b>courage to keep going</b>, even when it feels impossible.</p><p>🔎 Key Takeaways:</p><ul><li>Growing up as a caretaker in a home with mental illness, addiction, and trauma</li><li>The deep fears and resistance to motherhood after a childhood filled with responsibility</li><li>Trusting God&apos;s calling, even when it leads to uncertain and uncomfortable seasons</li><li>The strength found in embracing vulnerability and faith through hardship</li><li>Practical ways to keep going through seasons of trauma, pain, and uncertainty</li></ul><p>✨ Connect with Rachael:</p><ul><li>🌐 <b>Website</b>: <a href='https://www.rachaelflick.com'>RachaelFlick.com</a></li><li>📸 <b>Instagram</b>: <a href='https://www.instagram.com/rachaelflick'>@RachaelFlick</a></li><li>🐦 <b>Twitter</b>: <a href='https://twitter.com/rachaelflick'>@RachaelFlick</a></li><li>💻 <b>Facebook</b>: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/rachaelflick'>Rachael Flick</a></li><li>🎤 <b>Speaking Engagements</b>: Rachael speaks at <b>women’s events</b> around the country, sharing her powerful message of <b>hope, healing, and courage</b> through the hardest seasons of life. Inquire here for speaking opportunities.</li></ul><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>🎧 <em>The Hopecast with Rachael Flick</em></p><p><b>Episode 144 – “Seasons of Uncertainty: The Strength and Courage to Keep Going in the Meanwhile”</b><br/> <b>Guest: Rachael Flick</b><br/> 📅 November 18, 2024<br/> </p><p>🎙️ Overview</p><p>In this raw and empowering episode, <b>Rachael Flick</b> shares her personal journey of overcoming <b>trauma, uncertainty, and the challenges of motherhood</b>—a story that she shared at a women’s event to inspire others to keep going, even in the hardest of seasons.</p><p>Growing up in a home fraught with <b>mental illness, addiction, and trauma</b>, Rachael took on the role of caretaker from a very young age. By the time she met her husband, Micah, and started their life together, she had already built walls around her heart, guarding herself from the very future she was being called to—motherhood.</p><p>Despite her fears and resistance, God’s calling to become a mother was undeniable. Through a life of <b>obedience, faith, and trust in God</b>, Rachael embraced the season of uncertainty and stepping into the unknown. Her story is a testament to the strength found in <b>vulnerability</b>, <b>faith</b>, and <b>perseverance</b> in the face of hardship.</p><blockquote>“I had consecrated myself to the Lord, and I said, ‘God, you sit on the throne.’”</blockquote><p>In this episode, Rachael opens up about the difficult journey of reconciling her past traumas with her present calling and the <b>courage to keep going</b>, even when it feels impossible.</p><p>🔎 Key Takeaways:</p><ul><li>Growing up as a caretaker in a home with mental illness, addiction, and trauma</li><li>The deep fears and resistance to motherhood after a childhood filled with responsibility</li><li>Trusting God&apos;s calling, even when it leads to uncertain and uncomfortable seasons</li><li>The strength found in embracing vulnerability and faith through hardship</li><li>Practical ways to keep going through seasons of trauma, pain, and uncertainty</li></ul><p>✨ Connect with Rachael:</p><ul><li>🌐 <b>Website</b>: <a href='https://www.rachaelflick.com'>RachaelFlick.com</a></li><li>📸 <b>Instagram</b>: <a href='https://www.instagram.com/rachaelflick'>@RachaelFlick</a></li><li>🐦 <b>Twitter</b>: <a href='https://twitter.com/rachaelflick'>@RachaelFlick</a></li><li>💻 <b>Facebook</b>: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/rachaelflick'>Rachael Flick</a></li><li>🎤 <b>Speaking Engagements</b>: Rachael speaks at <b>women’s events</b> around the country, sharing her powerful message of <b>hope, healing, and courage</b> through the hardest seasons of life. Inquire here for speaking opportunities.</li></ul><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[🎧 The Hopecast with Rachael Flick Episode 143 – “Losing Baby Collin: A Father Shares How His Son's Short Life Changed Him Forever”  Guest: Chad Otruba  📅 October 21, 2024 🎙️ Overview In this heart-wrenching and deeply vulnerable episode, Chad Otruba shares the story of his newborn son Collin, who was born with Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome, a rare, congential condition. As a father and active-duty service member, Chad walks us through the unimaginable pain of watching his child be rushed to...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>🎧 <em>The Hopecast with Rachael Flick</em></p><p><b>Episode 143 – “Losing Baby Collin: A Father Shares How His Son&apos;s Short Life Changed Him Forever”</b><br/> <b>Guest: Chad Otruba</b><br/> 📅 October 21, 2024</p><p>🎙️ Overview</p><p>In this heart-wrenching and deeply vulnerable episode, <b>Chad Otruba</b> shares the story of his newborn son Collin, who was born with <b>Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome</b>, a rare, congential condition. As a father and active-duty service member, Chad walks us through the unimaginable pain of watching his child be rushed to Phoenix Children’s Hospital, the helplessness of not being able to fix what was broken, and the moment he knew his son’s life would be far too short.</p><blockquote>“And in that moment, I’d never seen a group of people more puzzled and confused in my whole life. They knew immediately—he was a very complex case… and we needed help.”</blockquote><p>What follows is a raw and moving conversation about <b>grief, anger, faith, and the fight to hold onto hope</b> when everything seems lost. Chad speaks honestly about the <b>questions he wrestled with</b>, including why God would allow this kind of suffering and what it means to still trust God in the darkest valley.</p><blockquote>“It wasn’t just losing my son—it was losing the future I imagined, and feeling like God didn’t show up when I needed Him most.”</blockquote><p>🔎 Key Takeaways:</p><ul><li><b>Facing anger toward God</b>: Chad candidly shares how he wrestled with rage, doubt, and sorrow—and how that struggle became part of his healing process.</li><li><b>How grief changes your identity</b>: The loss of his son forced Chad to reexamine who he was as a father, a man, and a believer.</li><li><b>Clinging to faith through pain</b>: Even in his deepest moments of doubt, Chad found flickers of hope and comfort in God’s presence and the prayers of others.</li><li><b>The power of presence and community</b>: Chad talks about what it meant to have people simply show up—and how powerful compassion without answers can be.</li><li><b>Letting Collin’s life leave a legacy</b>: Though short, Collin’s life profoundly impacted Chad’s heart and reshaped how he views love, parenting, and eternity.</li></ul><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>🎧 <em>The Hopecast with Rachael Flick</em></p><p><b>Episode 143 – “Losing Baby Collin: A Father Shares How His Son&apos;s Short Life Changed Him Forever”</b><br/> <b>Guest: Chad Otruba</b><br/> 📅 October 21, 2024</p><p>🎙️ Overview</p><p>In this heart-wrenching and deeply vulnerable episode, <b>Chad Otruba</b> shares the story of his newborn son Collin, who was born with <b>Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome</b>, a rare, congential condition. As a father and active-duty service member, Chad walks us through the unimaginable pain of watching his child be rushed to Phoenix Children’s Hospital, the helplessness of not being able to fix what was broken, and the moment he knew his son’s life would be far too short.</p><blockquote>“And in that moment, I’d never seen a group of people more puzzled and confused in my whole life. They knew immediately—he was a very complex case… and we needed help.”</blockquote><p>What follows is a raw and moving conversation about <b>grief, anger, faith, and the fight to hold onto hope</b> when everything seems lost. Chad speaks honestly about the <b>questions he wrestled with</b>, including why God would allow this kind of suffering and what it means to still trust God in the darkest valley.</p><blockquote>“It wasn’t just losing my son—it was losing the future I imagined, and feeling like God didn’t show up when I needed Him most.”</blockquote><p>🔎 Key Takeaways:</p><ul><li><b>Facing anger toward God</b>: Chad candidly shares how he wrestled with rage, doubt, and sorrow—and how that struggle became part of his healing process.</li><li><b>How grief changes your identity</b>: The loss of his son forced Chad to reexamine who he was as a father, a man, and a believer.</li><li><b>Clinging to faith through pain</b>: Even in his deepest moments of doubt, Chad found flickers of hope and comfort in God’s presence and the prayers of others.</li><li><b>The power of presence and community</b>: Chad talks about what it meant to have people simply show up—and how powerful compassion without answers can be.</li><li><b>Letting Collin’s life leave a legacy</b>: Though short, Collin’s life profoundly impacted Chad’s heart and reshaped how he views love, parenting, and eternity.</li></ul><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Chad was 21, newly married and deployed overseas when he learned that the baby his wife was carrying had a congenital heart defect. Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS). Chad returned home to be with his family. Collin was born early, by c-section and in distress. Chad tells the powerful story of the small, but mighty impact that Collin left in his 4 months earth side. The life with a medically fragile infant. Catching the precious moments as they came between surgeries and crises. Learning...]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Rachel Dozier Powell lost her husband, Andre, to suicide, leaving her as a solo mom to four children. In her interview, Rachel discusses how the relationship with the church was complicated by their constant urging of her submission. Even when Andre's mental health continued to decline, she was isolated and set adrift under the guise of biblical womanhood. Listen to Rachel tell her compelling story of walking through loss in the complicated grief of death by suicide.   https://www.hopesp...]]></itunes:summary>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Rachel Dozier Powell lost her husband, Andre, to suicide, leaving her as a solo mom to four children. In her interview, Rachel discusses how the relationship with the church was complicated by their constant urging of her submission. Even when Andre&apos;s mental health continued to decline, she was isolated and set adrift under the guise of biblical womanhood. Listen to Rachel tell her compelling story of walking through loss in the complicated grief of death by suicide. <br/><br/>https://www.hopespeaker.com/<br/><br/>https://www.facebook.com/HopeSpeakerRachelPowell<br/><br/>https://www.instagram.com/hope_speaker/</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Rachel Dozier Powell lost her husband, Andre, to suicide, leaving her as a solo mom to four children. In her interview, Rachel discusses how the relationship with the church was complicated by their constant urging of her submission. Even when Andre's mental health continued to decline, she was isolated and set adrift under the guise of biblical womanhood. Listen to Rachel tell her compelling story of walking through loss in the complicated grief of death by suicide.   https://www.hopesp...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Rachel Dozier Powell lost her husband, Andre, to suicide, leaving her as a solo mom to four children. In her interview, Rachel discusses how the relationship with the church was complicated by their constant urging of her submission. Even when Andre&apos;s mental health continued to decline, she was isolated and set adrift under the guise of biblical womanhood. Listen to Rachel tell her compelling story of walking through loss in the complicated grief of death by suicide. <br/><br/>https://www.hopespeaker.com/<br/><br/>https://www.facebook.com/HopeSpeakerRachelPowell<br/><br/>https://www.instagram.com/hope_speaker/<br/><br/>If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts or is in distress in the U.S., CALL or TEXT 988 to chat with a trained counselor for FREE CONFIDENTIAL support, including connecting to local resources, 24 hrs/day, 7 days/week.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></description>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, Eliana Flick, Deputy Micah Flick&apos;s daughter, shares her experience of loss as a seven year old. She processes the events and also the long months and years of aftermath. <br/><br/>Now 13, Eliana tells of the things that were and were not helpful in processing her pain. She tells of how she continues to grow in maturity and in her relationship with Jesus as a core part of her ongoing resilience. </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[🎧 The Hopecast with Rachael Flick Episode 138 – “Losing Daddy: Loss Through a Little Girl’s Eyes” (Part 1)  Guest: Eliana Flick  📅 August 12, 2024   🎙️ Overview 💔 Grief From the Eyes of a Child: A Mother-Daughter Conversation on Loss, Love, and Healing In one of the most tender and powerful episodes of The Hopecast, host Rachael Flick sits down with her daughter, Eliana, to revisit the life-altering day they lost their husband and father, Deputy Micah Flick. Eliana was only seven years o...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>🎧 <em>The Hopecast with Rachael Flick</em></p><p><b>Episode 138 – “Losing Daddy: Loss Through a Little Girl’s Eyes” (Part 1)</b><br/> <b>Guest: Eliana Flick</b><br/> 📅 August 12, 2024<br/> </p><p>🎙️ Overview</p><p>💔 <em>Grief From the Eyes of a Child: A Mother-Daughter Conversation on Loss, Love, and Healing</em></p><p>In one of the most tender and powerful episodes of <em>The Hopecast</em>, host Rachael Flick sits down with her daughter, Eliana, to revisit the life-altering day they lost their husband and father, Deputy Micah Flick. Eliana was only seven years old when he was killed in the line of duty—and in this raw and honest conversation, she bravely shares what that experience was like from her young perspective.</p><p>Together, they open a window into the sacred space of grief between a mother and daughter—offering hope, validation, and healing for families who have walked through similar loss.</p><blockquote>“I thought Levi just got in trouble... and then Mom said, ‘Daddy&apos;s been shot, and we&apos;re going to the hospital.’” – Eliana Flick</blockquote><p>🔎 In This Episode:</p><ul><li>Eliana’s memory of the day her father died</li><li>Rachael’s experience navigating trauma as a parent</li><li>What it’s like for children to process death and grief</li><li>The importance of language and honesty in a grieving household</li><li>Faith, therapy, and family as lifelines for survival and healing</li></ul><p>🎧 Why You Should Listen</p><p>If you&apos;ve ever lost someone unexpectedly, or you&apos;re walking through grief with children, this episode is a must-listen. Eliana’s story reminds us of the profound strength of young hearts, and Rachael’s guidance reveals how to parent through pain with tenderness and transparency. Whether you&apos;re healing from your own loss or supporting someone who is, this intimate conversation will leave you moved—and more equipped to walk through sorrow with faith and courage.</p><p>💛 Connect with Rachael Flick</p><ul><li>🌐 Website: <a href='https://www.rachaelflick.com'>rachaelflick.com</a></li><li>📸 Instagram: <a href='https://www.instagram.com/rachael.flick/'>@rachael.flick</a></li><li>🐦 Twitter: <a href='https://x.com/rachael_flick'>@rachael_flick</a></li><li>📘 Facebook: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/TheRachaelFlick/'>@TheRachaelFlick</a></li><li>💼 LinkedIn: <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachaelflick'>Rachael Flick</a></li></ul><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>🎧 <em>The Hopecast with Rachael Flick</em></p><p><b>Episode 138 – “Losing Daddy: Loss Through a Little Girl’s Eyes” (Part 1)</b><br/> <b>Guest: Eliana Flick</b><br/> 📅 August 12, 2024<br/> </p><p>🎙️ Overview</p><p>💔 <em>Grief From the Eyes of a Child: A Mother-Daughter Conversation on Loss, Love, and Healing</em></p><p>In one of the most tender and powerful episodes of <em>The Hopecast</em>, host Rachael Flick sits down with her daughter, Eliana, to revisit the life-altering day they lost their husband and father, Deputy Micah Flick. Eliana was only seven years old when he was killed in the line of duty—and in this raw and honest conversation, she bravely shares what that experience was like from her young perspective.</p><p>Together, they open a window into the sacred space of grief between a mother and daughter—offering hope, validation, and healing for families who have walked through similar loss.</p><blockquote>“I thought Levi just got in trouble... and then Mom said, ‘Daddy&apos;s been shot, and we&apos;re going to the hospital.’” – Eliana Flick</blockquote><p>🔎 In This Episode:</p><ul><li>Eliana’s memory of the day her father died</li><li>Rachael’s experience navigating trauma as a parent</li><li>What it’s like for children to process death and grief</li><li>The importance of language and honesty in a grieving household</li><li>Faith, therapy, and family as lifelines for survival and healing</li></ul><p>🎧 Why You Should Listen</p><p>If you&apos;ve ever lost someone unexpectedly, or you&apos;re walking through grief with children, this episode is a must-listen. Eliana’s story reminds us of the profound strength of young hearts, and Rachael’s guidance reveals how to parent through pain with tenderness and transparency. Whether you&apos;re healing from your own loss or supporting someone who is, this intimate conversation will leave you moved—and more equipped to walk through sorrow with faith and courage.</p><p>💛 Connect with Rachael Flick</p><ul><li>🌐 Website: <a href='https://www.rachaelflick.com'>rachaelflick.com</a></li><li>📸 Instagram: <a href='https://www.instagram.com/rachael.flick/'>@rachael.flick</a></li><li>🐦 Twitter: <a href='https://x.com/rachael_flick'>@rachael_flick</a></li><li>📘 Facebook: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/TheRachaelFlick/'>@TheRachaelFlick</a></li><li>💼 LinkedIn: <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachaelflick'>Rachael Flick</a></li></ul><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>On this edition of the Hopecast, Rachael Flick and Rachel Swasey discuss the topic of dating. They will share their own experiences and practical tips about getting back into the dating scene after losing your significant other. <br/><br/></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this edition of the show, Rachael continues her conversation with Rachel Swasey, who lost her husband Garrett Swasey in the line of duty as a police officer on November 27th, 2015. Garrett Swasey, was a  beloved husband, father, son, friend, and pastor. They will share some valuable tips on dealing with the sudden loss and grief after losing a loved one.  Send a text Support the show www.rachaelflick.com Twitter@ rachael_flick Facebook @therachaelflick Instagram @rachael.flick Ti...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>On this edition of the show, Rachael continues her conversation with Rachel Swasey, who lost her husband Garrett Swasey in the line of duty as a police officer on November 27th, 2015. Garrett Swasey, was a  beloved husband, father, son, friend, and pastor. They will share some valuable tips on dealing with the sudden loss and grief after losing a loved one. </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>On this edition of the show, Rachael continues her conversation with Rachel Swasey, who lost her husband Garrett Swasey in the line of duty as a police officer on November 27th, 2015. Garrett Swasey, was a  beloved husband, father, son, friend, and pastor. They will share some valuable tips on dealing with the sudden loss and grief after losing a loved one. </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this edition of the show, Rachael gives some valuable tips on overcoming grief. She will share from her own experience of grieving and what helped her in her healing process after the loss of her husband Micah.     Send a text Support the show www.rachaelflick.com Twitter@ rachael_flick Facebook @therachaelflick Instagram @rachael.flick TikTok @rachael.flick ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Rachael talks about what happens to your mind, body and calendar when you lose a spouse,  child or parent.   Loss of executive functioning, the shock that fights to ward off the new reality. Managing the business of death. Finding yourself at your own line in the sand.   Family and friends will behave in ways that cause you pain in a bad game of grief bumper cars.   Rachael walks you through the weeks and months of losing Micah to help you navigate your own unique experien...]]></itunes:summary>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The groundwork for Rachael’s complex post traumatic stress disorder was laid in her childhood experience of growing up with her abusive father.<br/><br/>Rachael’s dad was schizophrenic, bipolar and borderline personality disorder. He hid his mental illness with charisma and charm that fooled all of those he worked for, lead and went to church with.<br/><br/>When Rachael began to process the extensive abuse of her childhood, an element of “crazy making” became very distinct as no one could believe that this upstanding member of their community had been physically violent, spiritually manipulative, and unfaithful in his marriage.<br/><br/>Through extensive therapy, Rachael worked desperately to bring order from the chaos of growing up in a home with no stability from a parent who saw the world differently than other healthy adults.<br/><br/>In 2021, after contracting Covid, Rachael‘s father‘s advanced-early onset- dementia could no longer be hidden. In this episode of the hopecast, Rachael talks about going to great lengths to become her dad‘s guardian in order to get him necessary care. Listen to hear how God’s great love carried Rachael to be able to care for the man who had shattered her soul. </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send a text Support the show www.rachaelflick.com Twitter@ rachael_flick Facebook @therachaelflick Instagram @rachael.flick TikTok @rachael.flick ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[rachaelflick.com Send a text Support the show www.rachaelflick.com Twitter@ rachael_flick Facebook @therachaelflick Instagram @rachael.flick TikTok @rachael.flick ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href='https://rachaelflick.com'>rachaelflick.com</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>The Hopecast with Rachael Flick-Episode 129-Providing God’s Truth for Today’s Problems with guest June Hunt</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[On today's show, we are going to re-air a classic interview that Rachael conducted with June Hunt.  June Hunt, M.A., is an author, singer, speaker and founder of Hope For The Heart, a worldwide biblical counseling ministry. Her lifework has yielded landmark contributions in the field of Christian counseling.   www.hopefortheheart.org  www.facebook.com/hopefortheheart  www.youtube.com/hopefortheheart Send a text Support the show www.rachaelflick.com Twitter@ rachael_flick Facebook @therac...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>On today&apos;s show, we are going to re-air a classic interview that Rachael conducted with June Hunt.  June Hunt, M.A., is an author, singer, speaker and founder of Hope For The Heart, a worldwide biblical counseling ministry. Her lifework has yielded landmark contributions in the field of Christian counseling. <br/><br/><a href='https://www.hopefortheheart.org'>www.hopefortheheart.org</a><br/><br/><a href='https://www.facebook.com/hopefortheheart/'>www.facebook.com/hopefortheheart</a><br/><br/><a href='https://www.youtube.com/hopefortheheart'>www.youtube.com/hopefortheheart</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>On today&apos;s show, we are going to re-air a classic interview that Rachael conducted with June Hunt.  June Hunt, M.A., is an author, singer, speaker and founder of Hope For The Heart, a worldwide biblical counseling ministry. Her lifework has yielded landmark contributions in the field of Christian counseling. <br/><br/><a href='https://www.hopefortheheart.org'>www.hopefortheheart.org</a><br/><br/><a href='https://www.facebook.com/hopefortheheart/'>www.facebook.com/hopefortheheart</a><br/><br/><a href='https://www.youtube.com/hopefortheheart'>www.youtube.com/hopefortheheart</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <title>The Hopecast with Rachael Flick-Facing Fear with Courage and Hope After Losing Everything - Episode 128-Greg Horn Part 2</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Greg shares his struggle with suicidal ideation after losing his business, his marriage and his church. Listen to hear his message of hope in a hopeless situation.  www.hopeisheretoday.org Send a text Support the show www.rachaelflick.com Twitter@ rachael_flick Facebook @therachaelflick Instagram @rachael.flick TikTok @rachael.flick ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Greg shares his struggle with suicidal ideation after losing his business, his marriage and his church. Listen to hear his message of hope in a hopeless situation.<br/><br/>www.hopeisheretoday.org</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Greg shares his struggle with suicidal ideation after losing his business, his marriage and his church. Listen to hear his message of hope in a hopeless situation.<br/><br/>www.hopeisheretoday.org</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Greg shares his struggle with suicidal ideation after losing his business, his marriage and his church. Listen to hear his message of hope in a hopeless situation.  https://www.hopeisheretoday.org Send a text Support the show www.rachaelflick.com Twitter@ rachael_flick Facebook @therachaelflick Instagram @rachael.flick TikTok @rachael.flick ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Greg shares his struggle with suicidal ideation after losing his business, his marriage and his church. Listen to hear his message of hope in a hopeless situation.<br/><br/>https://www.hopeisheretoday.org</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Greg shares his struggle with suicidal ideation after losing his business, his marriage and his church. Listen to hear his message of hope in a hopeless situation.<br/><br/>https://www.hopeisheretoday.org</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <title>The Hopecast with Rachael Flick-Episode 126-The Other Side of Yet: Surviving Your Worst Nightmare - with guest Michelle Hord</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Media Executive Michelle Hord was no stranger to trauma. Having started her professional career as an award-winning producer on America’s Most Wanted, she expertly guided families through every facet of unthinkable crisis. Later, she covered heartbreaking stories while working at The Oprah Winfrey Show and Good Morning America. She sat with survivors of the unimaginable. When the unimaginable struck at home, her world changed forever.  In The Other Side of Yet: Finding Light in the Midst of D...]]></itunes:summary>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Media Executive Michelle Hord was no stranger to trauma. Having started her professional career as an award-winning producer on America’s Most Wanted, she expertly guided families through every facet of unthinkable crisis. Later, she covered heartbreaking stories while working at The Oprah Winfrey Show and Good Morning America. She sat with survivors of the unimaginable. When the unimaginable struck at home, her world changed forever.<br/><br/>In The Other Side of Yet: Finding Light in the Midst of Darkness,  Hord is confronted with a mother’s worst nightmare. She melds heart-wrenching personal narrative with tangible advice and wisdom that will inspire comfort, grace, and growth in the face of adversity. Determined that grief and despair would not become the entirety of her story, Hord has culled lessons learned from mental health experts, therapists, spiritual leaders and survivors.  In The Other Side of Yet, she chronicles her journey from darkness and devastation to what she found on the other side.<br/><br/>https://michelledhord.com/the-other-side-of-yet</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>The Hopecast with Rachael Flick-Episode 125-Losing a parent by suicide with Terese Luikens-Part 2</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send a text Support the show www.rachaelflick.com Twitter@ rachael_flick Facebook @therachaelflick Instagram @rachael.flick TikTok @rachael.flick ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send a text Support the show www.rachaelflick.com Twitter@ rachael_flick Facebook @therachaelflick Instagram @rachael.flick TikTok @rachael.flick ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[As a pastor’s wife, Jenny Leavitt sees and is amazed by how far God will go to rescue broken, hurting people. She has witnessed God’s faithfulness through shattering loss and wants to encourage others to lean into Jesus in all of life’s ups and downs. While her son Jacob is already home in heaven, Caleb daily makes her proud as he strives to love Jesus and be the man God called him to be. Jenny and Myron, her best friend and husband of nearly thirty years, make their home in central Florida w...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>As a pastor’s wife, Jenny Leavitt sees and is amazed by how far God will go to rescue broken, hurting people. She has witnessed God’s faithfulness through shattering loss and wants to encourage others to lean into Jesus in all of life’s ups and downs. While her son Jacob is already home in heaven, Caleb daily makes her proud as he strives to love Jesus and be the man God called him to be. Jenny and Myron, her best friend and husband of nearly thirty years, make their home in central Florida with a dog who thinks she’s a cat. <br/><br/><a href='https://jennyleavitt.com'>jennyleavitt.com</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>As a pastor’s wife, Jenny Leavitt sees and is amazed by how far God will go to rescue broken, hurting people. She has witnessed God’s faithfulness through shattering loss and wants to encourage others to lean into Jesus in all of life’s ups and downs. While her son Jacob is already home in heaven, Caleb daily makes her proud as he strives to love Jesus and be the man God called him to be. Jenny and Myron, her best friend and husband of nearly thirty years, make their home in central Florida with a dog who thinks she’s a cat. <br/><br/><a href='https://jennyleavitt.com'>jennyleavitt.com</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>The Hopecast with Rachael Flick-Episode 122-When Hope Met Hopelessness with guest Jeanne Rodriguez-Part 2</itunes:title>
    <title>The Hopecast with Rachael Flick-Episode 122-When Hope Met Hopelessness with guest Jeanne Rodriguez-Part 2</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In just twelve short days, overwhelming elation turns to unfathomable heartbreak. After the euphoria of officially welcoming her beloved Crystal-the daughter she never had-into her family in a beautiful wedding ceremony, Jeanne Rodriguez receives a horrifying phone call . . . Her son Victor and his new bride, Crystal, had been in an accident on the last day of their honeymoon. Victor is fighting for his life, and Crystal is dead. By her son’s side as he suffers emotionally and physically and ...]]></itunes:summary>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In just twelve short days, overwhelming elation turns to unfathomable heartbreak. After the euphoria of officially welcoming her beloved Crystal-the daughter she never had-into her family in a beautiful wedding ceremony, Jeanne Rodriguez receives a horrifying phone call . . . Her son Victor and his new bride, Crystal, had been in an accident on the last day of their honeymoon. Victor is fighting for his life, and Crystal is dead.</p><p>By her son’s side as he suffers emotionally and physically and trying to come to grips with her own excruciating grief, Jeanne cannot envision ever being happy again. Why does she feel such disappointment when the Bible promises that hope does not disappoint?</p><p>With refreshing candor, <em>When Hope Met Hopelessness</em> acknowledges Jeanne’s inability to understand God’s plan while also chronicling her transformational journey from the darkest of days to unimaginable joy and closeness with the Lord.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send a text Support the show www.rachaelflick.com Twitter@ rachael_flick Facebook @therachaelflick Instagram @rachael.flick TikTok @rachael.flick ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>The Hopecast with Rachael Flick-Episode 120-When Is Too Much Enough?</itunes:title>
    <title>The Hopecast with Rachael Flick-Episode 120-When Is Too Much Enough?</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send a text Support the show www.rachaelflick.com Twitter@ rachael_flick Facebook @therachaelflick Instagram @rachael.flick TikTok @rachael.flick ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>The Hopecast-Episode 119-Walking Your Friend Through Trauma and Tragedy Part 2 with Kindra McNamee</itunes:title>
    <title>The Hopecast-Episode 119-Walking Your Friend Through Trauma and Tragedy Part 2 with Kindra McNamee</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[What do you do when faced with your friend's deep loss? Will you be ready to stand beside them?   This week's episode brings extra helpful tips in navigating hardship with the people you love.   Even though Kindra didn't feel trained or knowledgeable in helping a friend through loss, she talks about how she walked into helping me in the immediacy of my loss.  A few of Kindra's tips in the episode:  1. Relate to the unique needs of your friend. Everyone will grieve differen...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>What do you do when faced with your friend&apos;s deep loss? Will you be ready to stand beside them? <br/><br/>This week&apos;s episode brings extra helpful tips in navigating hardship with the people you love. <br/><br/>Even though Kindra didn&apos;t feel trained or knowledgeable in helping a friend through loss, she talks about how she walked into helping me in the immediacy of my loss. </p><p>A few of Kindra&apos;s tips in the episode: </p><p>1. Relate to the unique needs of your friend. Everyone will grieve differently.<br/>2. Expect that helping with grief tasks will take you out of your comfort zone. Be ready to do things that stress and challenge you personally. <br/>3. The helpers of the grieving person will need support. Plan to schedule things that will recharge you physically, mentally and emotionally. Receive these things without guilt. </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>What do you do when faced with your friend&apos;s deep loss? Will you be ready to stand beside them? <br/><br/>This week&apos;s episode brings extra helpful tips in navigating hardship with the people you love. <br/><br/>Even though Kindra didn&apos;t feel trained or knowledgeable in helping a friend through loss, she talks about how she walked into helping me in the immediacy of my loss. </p><p>A few of Kindra&apos;s tips in the episode: </p><p>1. Relate to the unique needs of your friend. Everyone will grieve differently.<br/>2. Expect that helping with grief tasks will take you out of your comfort zone. Be ready to do things that stress and challenge you personally. <br/>3. The helpers of the grieving person will need support. Plan to schedule things that will recharge you physically, mentally and emotionally. Receive these things without guilt. </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This changed everything. On an unsuspecting phone call "just to check in," Rachael told Kindra that Micah had been shot. Soon alerts were coming through on Kindra's phone that an officer had been killed in a shooting in Colorado Springs.   Shocked and shaken by the death of her and her husband's long time friend, Kindra stepped bravely into the days, weeks and months to come as a comforter, practical support and battle tested intercessor.  "I knew the Lord had not called me to care ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This changed everything. On an unsuspecting phone call &quot;just to check in,&quot; Rachael told Kindra that Micah had been shot. Soon alerts were coming through on Kindra&apos;s phone that an officer had been killed in a shooting in Colorado Springs. <br/><br/>Shocked and shaken by the death of her and her husband&apos;s long time friend, Kindra stepped bravely into the days, weeks and months to come as a comforter, practical support and battle tested intercessor. </p><p>&quot;I knew the Lord had not called me to care for the other family and friends who were affected by Micah&apos;s death. My assignment, my anointing, was to be there for you. It was simply to be your person.&quot;<br/><br/>&quot;I intentionally, physically, kept my hand on you as you were escorted to various activities. I listened to the Lord minute by minute for His direction in how to support you in this place where I had no wisdom or practical experience of my own.&quot;</p><p>Listen as Kindra and Rachael talk about sitting shiva in the immensity of grief. Kindra recounts balancing the demands of planning two huge funerals, filtering needs and requests, and setting the boundaries that protected the family. <br/><br/>This episode is a story of a beautiful love between two friends. Tested and tried through death and loss, you&apos;ll be empowered and encouraged by the faithful provision of God that enabled them to write new chapters of a healing journey. </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This changed everything. On an unsuspecting phone call &quot;just to check in,&quot; Rachael told Kindra that Micah had been shot. Soon alerts were coming through on Kindra&apos;s phone that an officer had been killed in a shooting in Colorado Springs. <br/><br/>Shocked and shaken by the death of her and her husband&apos;s long time friend, Kindra stepped bravely into the days, weeks and months to come as a comforter, practical support and battle tested intercessor. </p><p>&quot;I knew the Lord had not called me to care for the other family and friends who were affected by Micah&apos;s death. My assignment, my anointing, was to be there for you. It was simply to be your person.&quot;<br/><br/>&quot;I intentionally, physically, kept my hand on you as you were escorted to various activities. I listened to the Lord minute by minute for His direction in how to support you in this place where I had no wisdom or practical experience of my own.&quot;</p><p>Listen as Kindra and Rachael talk about sitting shiva in the immensity of grief. Kindra recounts balancing the demands of planning two huge funerals, filtering needs and requests, and setting the boundaries that protected the family. <br/><br/>This episode is a story of a beautiful love between two friends. Tested and tried through death and loss, you&apos;ll be empowered and encouraged by the faithful provision of God that enabled them to write new chapters of a healing journey. </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>The Hopecast-Episode 117-First Responders Movie with Director Rick Eldridge</itunes:title>
    <title>The Hopecast-Episode 117-First Responders Movie with Director Rick Eldridge</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[After her firefighter husband suffers a life-changing blaze, trauma therapist Karen Williams discovers the limits of her expertise and must face her own fears while trying to save her marriage.Director Rick Eldridge discusses his experience of creating the first responders movie. He talks about all that he learned and the respect he gained at an even deeper level after all of the research and detailed work that went into the creation of the film.   Send a text Support the show www.rachaelflic...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<ul><li>After her firefighter husband suffers a life-changing blaze, trauma therapist Karen Williams discovers the limits of her expertise and must face her own fears while trying to save her marriage.</li></ul><p>Director Rick Eldridge discusses his experience of creating the first responders movie. He talks about all that he learned and the respect he gained at an even deeper level after all of the research and detailed work that went into the creation of the film.</p><p><br/></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<ul><li>After her firefighter husband suffers a life-changing blaze, trauma therapist Karen Williams discovers the limits of her expertise and must face her own fears while trying to save her marriage.</li></ul><p>Director Rick Eldridge discusses his experience of creating the first responders movie. He talks about all that he learned and the respect he gained at an even deeper level after all of the research and detailed work that went into the creation of the film.</p><p><br/></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>The Hopecast-Episode 116-Falling In Love with a Modern Hero - Rachael &amp; Micah’s Love Story</itunes:title>
    <title>The Hopecast-Episode 116-Falling In Love with a Modern Hero - Rachael &amp; Micah’s Love Story</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this Valentine's edition of the show, we dig into the audio vault to bring you a classic episode. This show first aired back in December of 2020. This is a heartfelt show that we know you're going to be touched by.  Micah and Rachael Flick were an average couple with an extraordinary love. They met at their gym, choosing to work out longer, just to spend more time together. When Micah finally asked Rachael out on a date, their feelings for each other grew quickly. Four months after their f...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>On this Valentine&apos;s edition of the show, we dig into the audio vault to bring you a classic episode. This show first aired back in December of 2020. This is a heartfelt show that we know you&apos;re going to be touched by.<br/><br/>Micah and Rachael Flick were an average couple with an extraordinary love. They met at their gym, choosing to work out longer, just to spend more time together. When Micah finally asked Rachael out on a date, their feelings for each other grew quickly. Four months after their first date, Micah proposed and Rachael eagerly accepted. <br/><br/>Rachael didn&apos;t have a healthy model of marriage from her own childhood. She and Micah did their best to prepare with marriage materials and pre-marital counseling, but the learning curve was steep. Rachael realized, in retrospect, that she had done a lot of &quot;image management&quot; in their dating in order to put her best foot forward. <br/><br/>The reality of marriage was far from a fairytale. There was a lot of hard work and conflict involved in creating a love that would withstand pressure and unrealistic expectations <br/><br/>When Micah died, Rachael gave a eulogy that moved the nation. The stories of their love, humor and humanity touched those who watched Rachael recall dancing  in the kitchen with Micah only days before he died. Rachael also spoke much needed truth of the realities facing law enforcement in a season where they are intentionally targeted as symbols of truth and authority in America. <br/><br/>Rachael answers the tough questions around regret and if she would choose to marry Micah again, knowing the pain that would come in the future. Ultimately, the love that they shared inspires others to fight for each other and appreciate the simple pleasures of a life well lived.  <br/><br/>rachaelflick.com</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>On this Valentine&apos;s edition of the show, we dig into the audio vault to bring you a classic episode. This show first aired back in December of 2020. This is a heartfelt show that we know you&apos;re going to be touched by.<br/><br/>Micah and Rachael Flick were an average couple with an extraordinary love. They met at their gym, choosing to work out longer, just to spend more time together. When Micah finally asked Rachael out on a date, their feelings for each other grew quickly. Four months after their first date, Micah proposed and Rachael eagerly accepted. <br/><br/>Rachael didn&apos;t have a healthy model of marriage from her own childhood. She and Micah did their best to prepare with marriage materials and pre-marital counseling, but the learning curve was steep. Rachael realized, in retrospect, that she had done a lot of &quot;image management&quot; in their dating in order to put her best foot forward. <br/><br/>The reality of marriage was far from a fairytale. There was a lot of hard work and conflict involved in creating a love that would withstand pressure and unrealistic expectations <br/><br/>When Micah died, Rachael gave a eulogy that moved the nation. The stories of their love, humor and humanity touched those who watched Rachael recall dancing  in the kitchen with Micah only days before he died. Rachael also spoke much needed truth of the realities facing law enforcement in a season where they are intentionally targeted as symbols of truth and authority in America. <br/><br/>Rachael answers the tough questions around regret and if she would choose to marry Micah again, knowing the pain that would come in the future. Ultimately, the love that they shared inspires others to fight for each other and appreciate the simple pleasures of a life well lived.  <br/><br/>rachaelflick.com</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>The Hopecast with Rachael Flick- Healing for the Diet Weary Soul-Episode 115-Laura Acuna</itunes:title>
    <title>The Hopecast with Rachael Flick- Healing for the Diet Weary Soul-Episode 115-Laura Acuna</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This message is based on Laura’s 31-day devotional journal, Still Becoming: Hope, Help and Healing for the Diet-Weary Soul. According to a recent study by NIH, 84% of women report they are unhappy with their bodies. Another study put the number at 91%. We know this reflects our culture and the toxic messages we have received over a lifetime. This is not the message of Scripture, though. With such high percentages of women struggling with how they see themselves, Still Becoming is a message fo...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This message is based on Laura’s 31-day devotional journal, Still Becoming: Hope, Help and Healing for the Diet-Weary Soul.</p><p>According to a recent study by NIH, 84% of women report they are unhappy with their bodies. Another study put the number at 91%. We know this reflects our culture and the toxic messages we have received over a lifetime.</p><p>This is not the message of Scripture, though.</p><p>With such high percentages of women struggling with how they see themselves, Still Becoming is a message for any woman who desires to lose toxic thinking about food, her body and her worth.</p><p>This is not a diet message. This is not a “here’s what you need to do” message. Still Becoming is a one day at a time journey through Laura’s own lessons learned along the way.</p><p>In this message Laura will share how her thinking was challenged, and the freedom that came when she finally learned to think differently.</p><p>And, this is truly where the battle lies – in our mind and soul – not on our plate.</p><p>In this gentle message women will be given tools to:</p><ul><li>Rethink their thinking regarding food, body image and dieting.</li><li>Reject shame in all of it’s forms – it is not from our God.</li><li>Fire the food police.</li><li>Begin to think of herself as needing healing instead of relying on dieting to fix what is broken inside.</li><li>Get to the bottom of her “why”.</li><li>Learn to accept and give grace to herself on the journey to freedom</li></ul><p><a href='https://laura-acuna.com/still-becoming-hope-help-and-healing-for-the-diet-weary-soul/'>https://laura-acuna.com/still-becoming-hope-help-and-healing-for-the-diet-weary-soul/</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This message is based on Laura’s 31-day devotional journal, Still Becoming: Hope, Help and Healing for the Diet-Weary Soul.</p><p>According to a recent study by NIH, 84% of women report they are unhappy with their bodies. Another study put the number at 91%. We know this reflects our culture and the toxic messages we have received over a lifetime.</p><p>This is not the message of Scripture, though.</p><p>With such high percentages of women struggling with how they see themselves, Still Becoming is a message for any woman who desires to lose toxic thinking about food, her body and her worth.</p><p>This is not a diet message. This is not a “here’s what you need to do” message. Still Becoming is a one day at a time journey through Laura’s own lessons learned along the way.</p><p>In this message Laura will share how her thinking was challenged, and the freedom that came when she finally learned to think differently.</p><p>And, this is truly where the battle lies – in our mind and soul – not on our plate.</p><p>In this gentle message women will be given tools to:</p><ul><li>Rethink their thinking regarding food, body image and dieting.</li><li>Reject shame in all of it’s forms – it is not from our God.</li><li>Fire the food police.</li><li>Begin to think of herself as needing healing instead of relying on dieting to fix what is broken inside.</li><li>Get to the bottom of her “why”.</li><li>Learn to accept and give grace to herself on the journey to freedom</li></ul><p><a href='https://laura-acuna.com/still-becoming-hope-help-and-healing-for-the-diet-weary-soul/'>https://laura-acuna.com/still-becoming-hope-help-and-healing-for-the-diet-weary-soul/</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>The Hopecast with Rachael Flick-Episode 114-Our Hearts&#39; Desire: Jesus as Our Main Character. with guest Bob Wheatley Part 2</itunes:title>
    <title>The Hopecast with Rachael Flick-Episode 114-Our Hearts&#39; Desire: Jesus as Our Main Character. with guest Bob Wheatley Part 2</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[We cannot escape our deepest desire.   The human heart longs for many things―love, joy, peace, abundance―but it longs for one thing even more: to experience a love story with God. In his debut work, Bob Wheatley reveals that all our favorite stories provide whispers of this truth.   Why do we tell the same stories again and again? What is it about the hero, the villain, and the love interest in distress that continues to draw us in? Are these just storytelling tactics, or do they te...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>We cannot escape our deepest desire. </p><p><br/>The human heart longs for many things―love, joy, peace, abundance―but it longs for one thing even more: to experience a love story with God. In his debut work, Bob Wheatley reveals that all our favorite stories provide whispers of this truth. </p><p><br/>Why do we tell the same stories again and again? What is it about the hero, the villain, and the love interest in distress that continues to draw us in? Are these just storytelling tactics, or do they teach us something more? The truth is, our stories reveal the cry of our heart―we want to live out this story ourselves. </p><p><br/>With references to The Dark Knight, The Hunger Games, Friends, and dozens of other stories from popular culture, Wheatley walks readers through the three acts of storytelling, revealing how every story we tell is a reflection of God&apos;s ultimate love story.</p><p><br/><br/><a href='https://bobwheatley.com/'>https://bobwheatley.com/</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We cannot escape our deepest desire. </p><p><br/>The human heart longs for many things―love, joy, peace, abundance―but it longs for one thing even more: to experience a love story with God. In his debut work, Bob Wheatley reveals that all our favorite stories provide whispers of this truth. </p><p><br/>Why do we tell the same stories again and again? What is it about the hero, the villain, and the love interest in distress that continues to draw us in? Are these just storytelling tactics, or do they teach us something more? The truth is, our stories reveal the cry of our heart―we want to live out this story ourselves. </p><p><br/>With references to The Dark Knight, The Hunger Games, Friends, and dozens of other stories from popular culture, Wheatley walks readers through the three acts of storytelling, revealing how every story we tell is a reflection of God&apos;s ultimate love story.</p><p><br/><br/><a href='https://bobwheatley.com/'>https://bobwheatley.com/</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <title>The Hopecast with Rachael Flick-Episode 113-Our Hearts&#39; Desire: Jesus As Our Main Character. with guest Bob Wheatley Part 1</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[We cannot escape our deepest desire.  The human heart longs for many things―love, joy, peace, abundance―but it longs for one thing even more: to experience a love story with God. In his debut work, Bob Wheatley reveals that all our favorite stories provide whispers of this truth.  Why do we tell the same stories again and again? What is it about the hero, the villain, and the love interest in distress that continues to draw us in? Are these just storytelling tactics, or do they teac...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>We cannot escape our deepest desire. </p><p>The human heart longs for many things―love, joy, peace, abundance―but it longs for one thing even more: to experience a love story with God. In his debut work, Bob Wheatley reveals that all our favorite stories provide whispers of this truth. </p><p>Why do we tell the same stories again and again? What is it about the hero, the villain, and the love interest in distress that continues to draw us in? Are these just storytelling tactics, or do they teach us something more? The truth is, our stories reveal the cry of our heart―we want to live out this story ourselves. </p><p>With references to The Dark Knight, The Hunger Games, Friends, and dozens of other stories from popular culture, Wheatley walks readers through the three acts of storytelling, revealing how every story we tell is a reflection of God&apos;s ultimate love story.<br/><br/><a href='https://bobwheatley.com/'>https://bobwheatley.com/</a><br/><br/><br/></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We cannot escape our deepest desire. </p><p>The human heart longs for many things―love, joy, peace, abundance―but it longs for one thing even more: to experience a love story with God. In his debut work, Bob Wheatley reveals that all our favorite stories provide whispers of this truth. </p><p>Why do we tell the same stories again and again? What is it about the hero, the villain, and the love interest in distress that continues to draw us in? Are these just storytelling tactics, or do they teach us something more? The truth is, our stories reveal the cry of our heart―we want to live out this story ourselves. </p><p>With references to The Dark Knight, The Hunger Games, Friends, and dozens of other stories from popular culture, Wheatley walks readers through the three acts of storytelling, revealing how every story we tell is a reflection of God&apos;s ultimate love story.<br/><br/><a href='https://bobwheatley.com/'>https://bobwheatley.com/</a><br/><br/><br/></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>The Hopecast with Rachael Flick- Episode 111- Rachael Shares Her Abortion Story with Nick Vujicic: A Baby Doctors Would Have Aborted-Part 1</itunes:title>
    <title>The Hopecast with Rachael Flick- Episode 111- Rachael Shares Her Abortion Story with Nick Vujicic: A Baby Doctors Would Have Aborted-Part 1</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Vujicic was born in Melbourne, Australia, in 1982 to Dušanka and Borislav Vujičić, Serbian immigrants from Yugoslavia.Vujicic's father is a pastor.Vujicic was born with tetra-amelia syndrome, a rare disorder characterised by the absence of arms and legs.   Vujicic is a Christian and an evangelist. He travels and speaks about his testimony of faith in Jesus Christ. His ministry is known as Life Without Limbs. As of 2008, the ministry was based in southern California.   Vujicic married Kanae Mi...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Vujicic was born in <a href='https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melbourne'>Melbourne</a>, Australia, in 1982 to Dušanka and Borislav Vujičić, Serbian <a href='https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Immigrants'>immigrants</a> from <a href='https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yugoslavia'>Yugoslavia</a>.Vujicic&apos;s father is a pastor.Vujicic was born with <a href='https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tetra-amelia_syndrome'>tetra-amelia syndrome</a>, a rare disorder characterised by the absence of arms and legs.<br/><br/><br/>Vujicic is a Christian and an <a href='https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Evangelism'>evangelist</a>. He travels and speaks about his testimony of faith in <a href='https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jesus_Christ'>Jesus Christ</a>. His ministry is known as Life Without Limbs. As of 2008, the ministry was based in southern California.<br/><br/><br/>Vujicic married Kanae Miyahara on February 12, 2012.As of 2017, Vujicic and his wife have two sons and two daughters. The family resides in <a href='https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Southern_California'>Southern California</a>.<br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Vujicic was born in <a href='https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melbourne'>Melbourne</a>, Australia, in 1982 to Dušanka and Borislav Vujičić, Serbian <a href='https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Immigrants'>immigrants</a> from <a href='https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yugoslavia'>Yugoslavia</a>.Vujicic&apos;s father is a pastor.Vujicic was born with <a href='https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tetra-amelia_syndrome'>tetra-amelia syndrome</a>, a rare disorder characterised by the absence of arms and legs.<br/><br/><br/>Vujicic is a Christian and an <a href='https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Evangelism'>evangelist</a>. He travels and speaks about his testimony of faith in <a href='https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jesus_Christ'>Jesus Christ</a>. His ministry is known as Life Without Limbs. As of 2008, the ministry was based in southern California.<br/><br/><br/>Vujicic married Kanae Miyahara on February 12, 2012.As of 2017, Vujicic and his wife have two sons and two daughters. The family resides in <a href='https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Southern_California'>Southern California</a>.<br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Vujicic was born in Melbourne, Australia, in 1982 to Dušanka and Borislav Vujičić, Serbian immigrants from Yugoslavia.Vujicic's father is a pastor. Vujicic was born with tetra-amelia syndrome, a rare disorder characterised by the absence of arms and legs.   Vujicic is a Christian and an evangelist. He travels and speaks about his testimony of faith in Jesus Christ. His ministry is known as Life Without Limbs. As of 2008, the ministry was based in southern California.   Vujicic married Kanae M...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Vujicic was born in <a href='https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melbourne'>Melbourne</a>, Australia, in 1982 to Dušanka and Borislav Vujičić, Serbian <a href='https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Immigrants'>immigrants</a> from <a href='https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yugoslavia'>Yugoslavia</a>.Vujicic&apos;s father is a pastor. Vujicic was born with <a href='https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tetra-amelia_syndrome'>tetra-amelia syndrome</a>, a rare disorder characterised by the absence of arms and legs.<br/><br/><br/>Vujicic is a Christian and an <a href='https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Evangelism'>evangelist</a>. He travels and speaks about his testimony of faith in <a href='https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jesus_Christ'>Jesus Christ</a>. His ministry is known as Life Without Limbs. As of 2008, the ministry was based in southern California.<br/><br/><br/>Vujicic married Kanae Miyahara on February 12, 2012. As of 2017, Vujicic and his wife have two sons and two daughters. The family resides in <a href='https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Southern_California'>Southern California</a>.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Vujicic was born in <a href='https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melbourne'>Melbourne</a>, Australia, in 1982 to Dušanka and Borislav Vujičić, Serbian <a href='https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Immigrants'>immigrants</a> from <a href='https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yugoslavia'>Yugoslavia</a>.Vujicic&apos;s father is a pastor. Vujicic was born with <a href='https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tetra-amelia_syndrome'>tetra-amelia syndrome</a>, a rare disorder characterised by the absence of arms and legs.<br/><br/><br/>Vujicic is a Christian and an <a href='https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Evangelism'>evangelist</a>. He travels and speaks about his testimony of faith in <a href='https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jesus_Christ'>Jesus Christ</a>. His ministry is known as Life Without Limbs. As of 2008, the ministry was based in southern California.<br/><br/><br/>Vujicic married Kanae Miyahara on February 12, 2012. As of 2017, Vujicic and his wife have two sons and two daughters. The family resides in <a href='https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Southern_California'>Southern California</a>.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[​In Episode 110 of The Hopecast with Rachael Flick, titled "The Healing Names of Jesus," host Rachael Flick welcomes licensed professional counselor and author Jenita Pace for the second part of a profound discussion on the restorative power found in the names of Jesus.​ Episode Highlights: Exploring the Names of Jesus: Jenita delves into the significance of various names attributed to Jesus in Scripture, discussing how each reflects a unique aspect of His character and offers comfort and hea...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>​In Episode 110 of <em>The Hopecast with Rachael Flick</em>, titled &quot;The Healing Names of Jesus,&quot; host Rachael Flick welcomes licensed professional counselor and author Jenita Pace for the second part of a profound discussion on the restorative power found in the names of Jesus.​</p><p><b>Episode Highlights:</b></p><ul><li><b>Exploring the Names of Jesus:</b> Jenita delves into the significance of various names attributed to Jesus in Scripture, discussing how each reflects a unique aspect of His character and offers comfort and healing to believers.​</li><li><b>Personal Testimonies:</b> Both Rachael and Jenita share personal experiences where understanding and meditating on the names of Jesus provided strength and solace during challenging times.​</li><li><b>Practical Applications:</b> The conversation includes practical ways listeners can incorporate the study of Jesus&apos; names into their daily lives to deepen their faith and find peace amidst trials.​</li></ul><p><b>About Jenita Pace:</b></p><p>Jenita Pace is a licensed professional counselor with a passion for integrating faith and mental health. She is the author of <a href='https://www.amazon.com/Healing-Names-Jesus-Freedom-Depression/dp/1646452745'><em>The Healing Names of Jesus: Find Freedom from Depression and Anxiety</em></a>, a book that explores how the various names of Jesus can bring comfort and healing to those struggling with mental health challenges.​</p><p><b>Connect with Jenita Pace:</b></p><ul><li><b>Website:</b> <a href='https://www.jenitapace.com/'>jenitapace.com</a></li><li><b>Instagram:</b> <a href='https://www.instagram.com/jenitapace/'>@jenitapace</a></li><li><b>Facebook:</b> <a href='https://www.facebook.com/jenitapacecounseling'>@jenitapacecounseling</a></li></ul><p><b>Connect with Rachael Flick:</b></p><ul><li><b>Website:</b> <a href='https://rachaelflick.com/hopecast-podcast/'>rachaelflick.com</a></li><li><b>Twitter:</b> <a href='https://twitter.com/rachael_flick'>@rachael_flick</a></li><li><b>Facebook:</b> <a href='https://www.facebook.com/therachaelflick'>@therachaelflick</a></li><li><b>Instagram:</b> <a href='https://www.instagram.com/rachael.flick'>@rachael.flick</a></li><li><b>TikTok:</b> @rachael.flick</li></ul><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>​In Episode 110 of <em>The Hopecast with Rachael Flick</em>, titled &quot;The Healing Names of Jesus,&quot; host Rachael Flick welcomes licensed professional counselor and author Jenita Pace for the second part of a profound discussion on the restorative power found in the names of Jesus.​</p><p><b>Episode Highlights:</b></p><ul><li><b>Exploring the Names of Jesus:</b> Jenita delves into the significance of various names attributed to Jesus in Scripture, discussing how each reflects a unique aspect of His character and offers comfort and healing to believers.​</li><li><b>Personal Testimonies:</b> Both Rachael and Jenita share personal experiences where understanding and meditating on the names of Jesus provided strength and solace during challenging times.​</li><li><b>Practical Applications:</b> The conversation includes practical ways listeners can incorporate the study of Jesus&apos; names into their daily lives to deepen their faith and find peace amidst trials.​</li></ul><p><b>About Jenita Pace:</b></p><p>Jenita Pace is a licensed professional counselor with a passion for integrating faith and mental health. She is the author of <a href='https://www.amazon.com/Healing-Names-Jesus-Freedom-Depression/dp/1646452745'><em>The Healing Names of Jesus: Find Freedom from Depression and Anxiety</em></a>, a book that explores how the various names of Jesus can bring comfort and healing to those struggling with mental health challenges.​</p><p><b>Connect with Jenita Pace:</b></p><ul><li><b>Website:</b> <a href='https://www.jenitapace.com/'>jenitapace.com</a></li><li><b>Instagram:</b> <a href='https://www.instagram.com/jenitapace/'>@jenitapace</a></li><li><b>Facebook:</b> <a href='https://www.facebook.com/jenitapacecounseling'>@jenitapacecounseling</a></li></ul><p><b>Connect with Rachael Flick:</b></p><ul><li><b>Website:</b> <a href='https://rachaelflick.com/hopecast-podcast/'>rachaelflick.com</a></li><li><b>Twitter:</b> <a href='https://twitter.com/rachael_flick'>@rachael_flick</a></li><li><b>Facebook:</b> <a href='https://www.facebook.com/therachaelflick'>@therachaelflick</a></li><li><b>Instagram:</b> <a href='https://www.instagram.com/rachael.flick'>@rachael.flick</a></li><li><b>TikTok:</b> @rachael.flick</li></ul><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p>​In Episode 109 of <em>The Hopecast with Rachael Flick</em>, titled &quot;The Healing Names of Jesus,&quot; host Rachael Flick welcomes licensed professional counselor and author Jenita Pace for the first part of a profound discussion on the restorative power found in the names of Jesus.​</p><p><b>Episode Highlights:</b></p><ul><li><b>Exploring the Names of Jesus:</b> Jenita delves into the significance of various names attributed to Jesus in Scripture, discussing how each reflects a unique aspect of His character and offers comfort and healing to believers.​</li><li><b>Personal Testimonies:</b> Both Rachael and Jenita share personal experiences where understanding and meditating on the names of Jesus provided strength and solace during challenging times.​</li><li><b>Practical Applications:</b> The conversation includes practical ways listeners can incorporate the study of Jesus&apos; names into their daily lives to deepen their faith and find peace amidst trials.​</li></ul><p><b>About Jenita Pace:</b></p><p>Jenita Pace is a licensed professional counselor with a passion for integrating faith and mental health. She is the author of <a href='https://www.amazon.com/Healing-Names-Jesus-Freedom-Depression/dp/1646452745'><em>The Healing Names of Jesus: Find Freedom from Depression and Anxiety</em></a>, a book that explores how the various names of Jesus can bring comfort and healing to those struggling with mental health challenges.​</p><p><b>Connect with Jenita Pace:</b></p><ul><li><b>Website:</b> <a href='https://www.jenitapace.com/'>jenitapace.com</a></li><li><b>Instagram:</b> <a href='https://www.instagram.com/jenitapace/'>@jenitapace</a></li><li><b>Facebook:</b> <a href='https://www.facebook.com/jenitapacecounseling'>@jenitapacecounseling</a></li></ul><p><b>Connect with Rachael Flick:</b></p><ul><li><b>Website:</b> <a href='https://rachaelflick.com/hopecast-podcast/'>rachaelflick.com</a></li><li><b>Twitter:</b> <a href='https://twitter.com/rachael_flick'>@rachael_flick</a></li><li><b>Facebook:</b> <a href='https://www.facebook.com/therachaelflick'>@therachaelflick</a></li><li><b>Instagram:</b> <a href='https://www.instagram.com/rachael.flick'>@rachael.flick</a></li><li><b>TikTok:</b> @rachael.flick</li></ul><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>​In Episode 109 of <em>The Hopecast with Rachael Flick</em>, titled &quot;The Healing Names of Jesus,&quot; host Rachael Flick welcomes licensed professional counselor and author Jenita Pace for the first part of a profound discussion on the restorative power found in the names of Jesus.​</p><p><b>Episode Highlights:</b></p><ul><li><b>Exploring the Names of Jesus:</b> Jenita delves into the significance of various names attributed to Jesus in Scripture, discussing how each reflects a unique aspect of His character and offers comfort and healing to believers.​</li><li><b>Personal Testimonies:</b> Both Rachael and Jenita share personal experiences where understanding and meditating on the names of Jesus provided strength and solace during challenging times.​</li><li><b>Practical Applications:</b> The conversation includes practical ways listeners can incorporate the study of Jesus&apos; names into their daily lives to deepen their faith and find peace amidst trials.​</li></ul><p><b>About Jenita Pace:</b></p><p>Jenita Pace is a licensed professional counselor with a passion for integrating faith and mental health. She is the author of <a href='https://www.amazon.com/Healing-Names-Jesus-Freedom-Depression/dp/1646452745'><em>The Healing Names of Jesus: Find Freedom from Depression and Anxiety</em></a>, a book that explores how the various names of Jesus can bring comfort and healing to those struggling with mental health challenges.​</p><p><b>Connect with Jenita Pace:</b></p><ul><li><b>Website:</b> <a href='https://www.jenitapace.com/'>jenitapace.com</a></li><li><b>Instagram:</b> <a href='https://www.instagram.com/jenitapace/'>@jenitapace</a></li><li><b>Facebook:</b> <a href='https://www.facebook.com/jenitapacecounseling'>@jenitapacecounseling</a></li></ul><p><b>Connect with Rachael Flick:</b></p><ul><li><b>Website:</b> <a href='https://rachaelflick.com/hopecast-podcast/'>rachaelflick.com</a></li><li><b>Twitter:</b> <a href='https://twitter.com/rachael_flick'>@rachael_flick</a></li><li><b>Facebook:</b> <a href='https://www.facebook.com/therachaelflick'>@therachaelflick</a></li><li><b>Instagram:</b> <a href='https://www.instagram.com/rachael.flick'>@rachael.flick</a></li><li><b>TikTok:</b> @rachael.flick</li></ul><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p>I watch a lot of superhero movies. Superman, Batman, Black Widow, the Hulk, Captain Marvel. </p><p>The hero’s journey always has a common thread of pain. The difference between the hero and the villain is what they chose to do with that pain and their great strength. </p><p>The <a href='https://www.facebook.com/TheRealDarrylStrawberry/?__cft__%5B0%5D=AZU9ygg7AntrR1o46-mmAoCvvgra1377iz156jUxwrUbLmjgNIHJQEnFePMX-_kmw5cZwTTVejCzCsACoRPpTXFIbzyGF12fHXZXTLEe-B2p7t7y6z1vJX8Hd6Xfn0R1bMjZbYbB72uhg8blP7mLmXj0&amp;__tn__=kK-R'>Darryl Strawberry</a> story has been shared under a microscope. The world championships and the seedy drug dens that led to suspensions. </p><p>But Darryl’s story didn’t  start or end there. Darryl shares the domestic violence in his childhood home and the physical abuse of his father growing up. He decided that he would overcome the message of his father, &quot;that Darryl would never become anything of worth or substance,&quot; by setting his sights on baseball as an outlet and place where he could excel. <br/><br/>Becoming a celebrity athlete took Darryl from poverty to the &quot;golden child&quot; of sports. But the money, women and drugs wouldn&apos;t fill the brokenness and emptiness of his abusive, absent father. <br/><br/>While raising Darryl and his five siblings, Darryl&apos;s mom invested in him, and her unconditional care and faithfulness instilled the character that would later help Darryl rise above the addictions that consumed his life.  The unconditional love of his mom and his wife gave him hope to get clean and share the Source of his metamorphosis. Listen in to share part one of his origin story. </p><p><a href='https://findingyourway.com/'>https://findingyourway.com</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I watch a lot of superhero movies. Superman, Batman, Black Widow, the Hulk, Captain Marvel. </p><p>The hero’s journey always has a common thread of pain. The difference between the hero and the villain is what they chose to do with that pain and their great strength. </p><p>The <a href='https://www.facebook.com/TheRealDarrylStrawberry/?__cft__%5B0%5D=AZU9ygg7AntrR1o46-mmAoCvvgra1377iz156jUxwrUbLmjgNIHJQEnFePMX-_kmw5cZwTTVejCzCsACoRPpTXFIbzyGF12fHXZXTLEe-B2p7t7y6z1vJX8Hd6Xfn0R1bMjZbYbB72uhg8blP7mLmXj0&amp;__tn__=kK-R'>Darryl Strawberry</a> story has been shared under a microscope. The world championships and the seedy drug dens that led to suspensions. </p><p>But Darryl’s story didn’t  start or end there. Darryl shares the domestic violence in his childhood home and the physical abuse of his father growing up. He decided that he would overcome the message of his father, &quot;that Darryl would never become anything of worth or substance,&quot; by setting his sights on baseball as an outlet and place where he could excel. <br/><br/>Becoming a celebrity athlete took Darryl from poverty to the &quot;golden child&quot; of sports. But the money, women and drugs wouldn&apos;t fill the brokenness and emptiness of his abusive, absent father. <br/><br/>While raising Darryl and his five siblings, Darryl&apos;s mom invested in him, and her unconditional care and faithfulness instilled the character that would later help Darryl rise above the addictions that consumed his life.  The unconditional love of his mom and his wife gave him hope to get clean and share the Source of his metamorphosis. Listen in to share part one of his origin story. </p><p><a href='https://findingyourway.com/'>https://findingyourway.com</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[I watch a lot of superhero movies. Superman, Batman, Black Widow, the Hulk, Captain Marvel.  The hero’s journey always has a common thread of pain. The difference between the hero and the villain is what they chose to do with that pain and their great strength.  The Darryl Strawberry story has been shared under a microscope. The world championships and the seedy drug dens that led to suspensions.  But Darryl’s story didn’t  start or end there. Darryl shares the domestic vi...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>I watch a lot of superhero movies. Superman, Batman, Black Widow, the Hulk, Captain Marvel. </p><p>The hero’s journey always has a common thread of pain. The difference between the hero and the villain is what they chose to do with that pain and their great strength. </p><p>The <a href='https://www.facebook.com/TheRealDarrylStrawberry/?__cft__%5B0%5D=AZU9ygg7AntrR1o46-mmAoCvvgra1377iz156jUxwrUbLmjgNIHJQEnFePMX-_kmw5cZwTTVejCzCsACoRPpTXFIbzyGF12fHXZXTLEe-B2p7t7y6z1vJX8Hd6Xfn0R1bMjZbYbB72uhg8blP7mLmXj0&amp;__tn__=kK-R'>Darryl Strawberry</a> story has been shared under a microscope. The world championships and the seedy drug dens that led to suspensions. </p><p>But Darryl’s story didn’t  start or end there. Darryl shares the domestic violence in his childhood home and the physical abuse of his father growing up. He decided that he would overcome the message of his father, &quot;that Darryl would never become anything of worth or substance,&quot; by setting his sights on baseball as an outlet and place where he could excel. <br/><br/>Becoming a celebrity athlete took Darryl from poverty to the &quot;golden child&quot; of sports. But the money, women and drugs wouldn&apos;t fill the brokenness and emptiness of his abusive, absent father. <br/><br/>While raising Darryl and his five siblings, Darryl&apos;s mom invested in him, and her unconditional care and faithfulness instilled the character that would later help Darryl rise above the addictions that consumed his life.  The unconditional love of his mom and his wife gave him hope to get clean and share the Source of his metamorphosis. Listen in to share part one of his origin story. </p><p><a href='https://findingyourway.com/'>https://findingyourway.com</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I watch a lot of superhero movies. Superman, Batman, Black Widow, the Hulk, Captain Marvel. </p><p>The hero’s journey always has a common thread of pain. The difference between the hero and the villain is what they chose to do with that pain and their great strength. </p><p>The <a href='https://www.facebook.com/TheRealDarrylStrawberry/?__cft__%5B0%5D=AZU9ygg7AntrR1o46-mmAoCvvgra1377iz156jUxwrUbLmjgNIHJQEnFePMX-_kmw5cZwTTVejCzCsACoRPpTXFIbzyGF12fHXZXTLEe-B2p7t7y6z1vJX8Hd6Xfn0R1bMjZbYbB72uhg8blP7mLmXj0&amp;__tn__=kK-R'>Darryl Strawberry</a> story has been shared under a microscope. The world championships and the seedy drug dens that led to suspensions. </p><p>But Darryl’s story didn’t  start or end there. Darryl shares the domestic violence in his childhood home and the physical abuse of his father growing up. He decided that he would overcome the message of his father, &quot;that Darryl would never become anything of worth or substance,&quot; by setting his sights on baseball as an outlet and place where he could excel. <br/><br/>Becoming a celebrity athlete took Darryl from poverty to the &quot;golden child&quot; of sports. But the money, women and drugs wouldn&apos;t fill the brokenness and emptiness of his abusive, absent father. <br/><br/>While raising Darryl and his five siblings, Darryl&apos;s mom invested in him, and her unconditional care and faithfulness instilled the character that would later help Darryl rise above the addictions that consumed his life.  The unconditional love of his mom and his wife gave him hope to get clean and share the Source of his metamorphosis. Listen in to share part one of his origin story. </p><p><a href='https://findingyourway.com/'>https://findingyourway.com</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Formational in Janet's growing deeper in love with God, was her journey in grief. In addition to the loss of her parents and several close friends, Janet and Richard lost a son in a car accident. Additionally, Janet’s brother was murdered and her brother-in-law committed suicide. Through the pain and grief that accompanied these tragedies, Janet found God’s unending love permeating each situation bringing healing, inner peace, and joy into each day. Her life passage of scripture is from Nehem...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Formational in Janet&apos;s growing deeper in love with God, was her journey in grief. In addition to the loss of her parents and several close friends, Janet and Richard lost a son in a car accident. Additionally, Janet’s brother was murdered and her brother-in-law committed suicide. Through the pain and grief that accompanied these tragedies, Janet found God’s unending love permeating each situation bringing healing, inner peace, and joy into each day. Her life passage of scripture is from <b>Nehemiah 6:8, “The joy of the Lord is my strength.&quot;<br/><br/>www.janetkjohnson.com</b></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Formational in Janet&apos;s growing deeper in love with God, was her journey in grief. In addition to the loss of her parents and several close friends, Janet and Richard lost a son in a car accident. Additionally, Janet’s brother was murdered and her brother-in-law committed suicide. Through the pain and grief that accompanied these tragedies, Janet found God’s unending love permeating each situation bringing healing, inner peace, and joy into each day. Her life passage of scripture is from <b>Nehemiah 6:8, “The joy of the Lord is my strength.&quot;<br/><br/>www.janetkjohnson.com</b></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Formational in Janet's growing deeper in love with God, was her journey in grief. In addition to the loss of her parents and several close friends, Janet and Richard lost a son in a car accident. Additionally, Janet’s brother was murdered and her brother-in-law committed suicide. Through the pain and grief that accompanied these tragedies, Janet found God’s unending love permeating each situation bringing healing, inner peace, and joy into each day. Her life passage of scripture is from Nehem...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Formational in Janet&apos;s growing deeper in love with God, was her journey in grief. In addition to the loss of her parents and several close friends, Janet and Richard lost a son in a car accident. Additionally, Janet’s brother was murdered and her brother-in-law committed suicide. Through the pain and grief that accompanied these tragedies, Janet found God’s unending love permeating each situation bringing healing, inner peace, and joy into each day. Her life passage of scripture is from <b>Nehemiah 6:8, “The joy of the Lord is my strength.&quot;<br/><br/>www.janetkjohnson.com</b></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Formational in Janet&apos;s growing deeper in love with God, was her journey in grief. In addition to the loss of her parents and several close friends, Janet and Richard lost a son in a car accident. Additionally, Janet’s brother was murdered and her brother-in-law committed suicide. Through the pain and grief that accompanied these tragedies, Janet found God’s unending love permeating each situation bringing healing, inner peace, and joy into each day. Her life passage of scripture is from <b>Nehemiah 6:8, “The joy of the Lord is my strength.&quot;<br/><br/>www.janetkjohnson.com</b></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <title>The Hopecast with Rachael Flick-Episode 104-Hope for the Grieving Heart with guest Gwendolyn Burton Part 2</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In today's show Rachael continues her conversation with Gwendolyn Burton.  Gwendolyn’s passion is helping others overcome adversity, embrace hope, and navigate the challenges of life. She is a Certified Grief Educator, author, and speaker. She facilitates grief support classes and a support group for mothers of child loss.  Gwendolyn has enjoyed a successful career of strong leadership and advocacy. She holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA), a Bachelor of Science in Market...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>In today&apos;s show Rachael continues her conversation with Gwendolyn Burton.  Gwendolyn’s passion is helping others overcome adversity, embrace hope, and navigate the challenges of life. She is a Certified Grief Educator, author, and speaker. She facilitates grief support classes and a support group for mothers of child loss.  Gwendolyn has enjoyed a successful career of strong leadership and advocacy. She holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA), a Bachelor of Science in Marketing, is a Certified Senior Paralegal and has worked as a Litigation Support Manager and Trial Consultant.<br/><br/><a href='https://www.gwendolynoburton.com/'>Website</a> <br/><br/><a href='https://www.gwendolynoburton.com/services-6'>Book </a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In today&apos;s show Rachael continues her conversation with Gwendolyn Burton.  Gwendolyn’s passion is helping others overcome adversity, embrace hope, and navigate the challenges of life. She is a Certified Grief Educator, author, and speaker. She facilitates grief support classes and a support group for mothers of child loss.  Gwendolyn has enjoyed a successful career of strong leadership and advocacy. She holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA), a Bachelor of Science in Marketing, is a Certified Senior Paralegal and has worked as a Litigation Support Manager and Trial Consultant.<br/><br/><a href='https://www.gwendolynoburton.com/'>Website</a> <br/><br/><a href='https://www.gwendolynoburton.com/services-6'>Book </a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Rachael's guest today is Gwendolyn Burton. Gwendolyn’s passion is helping others overcome adversity, embrace hope, and navigate the challenges of life. She is a Certified Grief Educator, author, and speaker. She facilitates grief support classes and a support group for mothers of child loss.  Gwendolyn has enjoyed a successful career of strong leadership and advocacy. She holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA), a Bachelor of Science in Marketing, is a Certified Senior Paralegal ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Rachael&apos;s guest today is Gwendolyn Burton. Gwendolyn’s passion is helping others overcome adversity, embrace hope, and navigate the challenges of life. She is a Certified Grief Educator, author, and speaker. She facilitates grief support classes and a support group for mothers of child loss.  Gwendolyn has enjoyed a successful career of strong leadership and advocacy. She holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA), a Bachelor of Science in Marketing, is a Certified Senior Paralegal and has worked as a Litigation Support Manager and Trial Consultant.<br/><br/><a href='https://www.gwendolynoburton.com'>Website</a> <br/><br/><a href='https://www.gwendolynoburton.com/services-6'>Book </a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Rachael&apos;s guest today is Gwendolyn Burton. Gwendolyn’s passion is helping others overcome adversity, embrace hope, and navigate the challenges of life. She is a Certified Grief Educator, author, and speaker. She facilitates grief support classes and a support group for mothers of child loss.  Gwendolyn has enjoyed a successful career of strong leadership and advocacy. She holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA), a Bachelor of Science in Marketing, is a Certified Senior Paralegal and has worked as a Litigation Support Manager and Trial Consultant.<br/><br/><a href='https://www.gwendolynoburton.com'>Website</a> <br/><br/><a href='https://www.gwendolynoburton.com/services-6'>Book </a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Are you experiencing, or have you experienced, the loss of a spouse, child, or loved one?   Has divorce or suicide impacted your life?   Are you experiencing loneliness or feeling isolated?  Jill Zientek and Vickie DeMaio new bookThe Art of Our Healing is a relatable, faith-based journey of loss, hope, and healing, accompanied by original paintings and artwork. If a picture is worth a thousand words, prepare to take a walk through the art of our healing.   This is an inspirational book that w...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>Are you experiencing, or have you experienced, the loss of a spouse, child, or loved one? <br/><br/>Has divorce or suicide impacted your life? <br/><br/>Are you experiencing loneliness or feeling isolated?</b><br/><br/>Jill Zientek and Vickie DeMaio new book<em>The Art of Our Healing</em> is a relatable, faith-based journey of loss, hope, and healing, accompanied by original paintings and artwork. If a picture is worth a thousand words, prepare to take a walk through the art of our healing. <br/><br/>This is an inspirational book that will bring you joy, comfort, encouragement, and lead you to the only one who can help you on your journey of loss and pain and guide you to the ultimate healing of your broken heart.<br/><br/>Book: <a href='https://www.amazon.com/Art-Our-Healing-Faith-Based-Journey/dp/1954437528'>https://www.amazon.com/Art-Our-Healing-Faith-Based-Journey/dp/1954437528</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></description>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In Episode 100 of <em>The Hopecast with Rachael Flick</em>, host Rachael Flick welcomes guests Sharon Engram and Lori Rohlinger for the first part of an insightful discussion on navigating life after the loss of a spouse. Sharon and Lori, a mother and daughter who have both experienced widowhood, share their personal journeys and the challenges they&apos;ve faced in coping with grief and rebuilding their lives.​<br/><br/></p><p><b>Episode Highlights:</b></p><ul><li><b>Personal Stories of Loss:</b> Sharon and Lori recount their individual experiences of losing their husbands, highlighting the emotional and practical challenges they encountered during their journeys through grief.​</li><li><b>Faith as a Source of Strength:</b> They discuss how their faith has played a crucial role in their healing processes, providing comfort and guidance as they navigated the complexities of widowhood.​<br/><br/></li><li><b>Supporting Others Through Grief:</b> Sharon and Lori emphasize the importance of community and support systems, sharing insights on how friends and family can assist those who are grieving.​<br/><br/></li><li><b>Introduction to Their Devotional Book:</b> They introduce their collaborative work, <em>Surviving Widowhood: 40 Devotions of Hope</em>, a devotional aimed at offering hope and encouragement to widows through shared experiences and biblical reflections.​<br/><br/></li></ul><p><b>About the Guests:</b></p><ul><li><b>Sharon Engram:</b> With a background in women&apos;s ministry and international missions, Sharon has dedicated her life to supporting and uplifting women in various capacities. She has been actively involved in organizing women&apos;s conferences and has a passion for teaching and mentoring.​<br/><a href='https://redemption-press.com/finding-hope-after-losing-a-spouse-with-sharon-engram-and-lori-rohlinger/?utm_source=chatgpt.com'>Redemption Press</a></li><li><b>Lori Rohlinger:</b> Following the loss of her husband, Lori became an advocate for widows, sharing her experiences through speaking engagements and her podcast, <em>Beautifully Broken</em>. She focuses on providing resources and support for women navigating the challenges of widowhood.​<br/><a href='https://redemption-press.com/finding-hope-after-losing-a-spouse-with-sharon-engram-and-lori-rohlinger/?utm_source=chatgpt.com'>Redemption Press</a></li></ul><p><b>Connect with Sharon and Lori:</b></p><ul><li><b>Website:</b> <a href='https://www.sharonengram.com/'>Sharon Engram</a> | Lori Rohlinger</li><li><b>Podcast:</b> <a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beautifully-broken/id1497602623'>Beautifully Broken</a></li><li><b>Book:</b> <a href='https://www.amazon.com/Surviving-Widowhood-40-Devotions-Hope/dp/1646452745'>Surviving Widowhood: 40 Devotions of Hope</a></li></ul><p><b>Connect with Rachael Flick:</b></p><ul><li><b>Website:</b> <a href='https://rachaelflick.com/hopecast-podcast/'>rachaelflick.com</a></li><li><b>Twitter:</b> <a href='https://twitter.com/rachael_flick'>@rachael_flick</a></li><li><b>Facebook:</b> <a href='https://www.facebook.com/therachaelflick'>@therachaelflick</a></li><li><b>Instagram:</b> <a href='https://www.instagram.com/rachael.flick'>@rachael.flick</a></li><li><b>TikTok:</b> @rachael.flick</li></ul><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In Episode 99 of <em>The Hopecast with Rachael Flick</em>, host Rachael Flick welcomes guests Sharon Engram and Lori Rohlinger for the first part of an insightful discussion on navigating life after the loss of a spouse. Sharon and Lori, a mother and daughter who have both experienced widowhood, share their personal journeys and the challenges they&apos;ve faced in coping with grief and rebuilding their lives.​<br/><br/></p><p><b>Episode Highlights:</b></p><ul><li><b>Personal Stories of Loss:</b> Sharon and Lori recount their individual experiences of losing their husbands, highlighting the emotional and practical challenges they encountered during their journeys through grief.​</li><li><b>Faith as a Source of Strength:</b> They discuss how their faith has played a crucial role in their healing processes, providing comfort and guidance as they navigated the complexities of widowhood.​<br/><br/></li><li><b>Supporting Others Through Grief:</b> Sharon and Lori emphasize the importance of community and support systems, sharing insights on how friends and family can assist those who are grieving.​<br/><br/></li><li><b>Introduction to Their Devotional Book:</b> They introduce their collaborative work, <em>Surviving Widowhood: 40 Devotions of Hope</em>, a devotional aimed at offering hope and encouragement to widows through shared experiences and biblical reflections.​<br/><br/></li></ul><p><b>About the Guests:</b></p><ul><li><b>Sharon Engram:</b> With a background in women&apos;s ministry and international missions, Sharon has dedicated her life to supporting and uplifting women in various capacities. She has been actively involved in organizing women&apos;s conferences and has a passion for teaching and mentoring.​<br/><a href='https://redemption-press.com/finding-hope-after-losing-a-spouse-with-sharon-engram-and-lori-rohlinger/?utm_source=chatgpt.com'>Redemption Press</a></li><li><b>Lori Rohlinger:</b> Following the loss of her husband, Lori became an advocate for widows, sharing her experiences through speaking engagements and her podcast, <em>Beautifully Broken</em>. She focuses on providing resources and support for women navigating the challenges of widowhood.​<br/><a href='https://redemption-press.com/finding-hope-after-losing-a-spouse-with-sharon-engram-and-lori-rohlinger/?utm_source=chatgpt.com'>Redemption Press</a></li></ul><p><b>Connect with Sharon and Lori:</b></p><ul><li><b>Website:</b> <a href='https://www.sharonengram.com/'>Sharon Engram</a> | Lori Rohlinger</li><li><b>Podcast:</b> <a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beautifully-broken/id1497602623'>Beautifully Broken</a></li><li><b>Book:</b> <a href='https://www.amazon.com/Surviving-Widowhood-40-Devotions-Hope/dp/1646452745'>Surviving Widowhood: 40 Devotions of Hope</a></li></ul><p><b>Connect with Rachael Flick:</b></p><ul><li><b>Website:</b> <a href='https://rachaelflick.com/hopecast-podcast/'>rachaelflick.com</a></li><li><b>Twitter:</b> <a href='https://twitter.com/rachael_flick'>@rachael_flick</a></li><li><b>Facebook:</b> <a href='https://www.facebook.com/therachaelflick'>@therachaelflick</a></li><li><b>Instagram:</b> <a href='https://www.instagram.com/rachael.flick'>@rachael.flick</a></li><li><b>TikTok:</b> @rachael.flick</li></ul><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send a text Support the show www.rachaelflick.com Twitter@ rachael_flick Facebook @therachaelflick Instagram @rachael.flick TikTok @rachael.flick ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send a text Support the show www.rachaelflick.com Twitter@ rachael_flick Facebook @therachaelflick Instagram @rachael.flick TikTok @rachael.flick ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on the show, Rachael continues her conversation with Whitney Kroneberger. Whitney is a Life Coach for entrepreneurs. She coaches the modern day Proverbs 31 woman to grow her confidence in decisions, discover safety around money and find joy in rest.  Website: www.whitneykroneberger.com Send a text Support the show www.rachaelflick.com Twitter@ rachael_flick Facebook @therachaelflick Instagram @rachael.flick TikTok @rachael.flick ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Today on the show, Rachael continues her conversation with Whitney Kroneberger. Whitney is a Life Coach for entrepreneurs. She coaches the modern day Proverbs 31 woman to grow her confidence in decisions, discover safety around money and find joy in rest.<br/><br/>Website: <a href='https://www.whitneykroneberger.com/'>www.whitneykroneberger.com</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Today on the show, Rachael continues her conversation with Whitney Kroneberger. Whitney is a Life Coach for entrepreneurs. She coaches the modern day Proverbs 31 woman to grow her confidence in decisions, discover safety around money and find joy in rest.<br/><br/>Website: <a href='https://www.whitneykroneberger.com/'>www.whitneykroneberger.com</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Today on the show, Rachael interviews Whitney Kroneberger. Whitney is a Life Coach for entrepreneurs. She coaches the modern day Proverbs 31 woman to grow her confidence in decisions, discover safety around money and find joy in rest.<br/><br/>Website: <a href='https://www.whitneykroneberger.com'>www.whitneykroneberger.com</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <title>The Hopecast with Rachael Flick-Episode 94-Pain to Purpose with guest Rebekah Gregory Part 2</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[On today's edition of the show, Rachael continues her conversation with Boston Marathon bombing survivor, Rebekah Gregory. Rebekah Gregory is well-known motivational speaker, Christian author, and founder of Rebekah’s Angels Foundation. She is a survivor of the Boston Marathon Bombing, which killed 5 people and injured over 260. Rebekah eventually had to have her left leg amputated because of the damage caused by the blast. She has used this traumatic incident to point people to Jesus while s...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>On today&apos;s edition of the show, Rachael continues her conversation with Boston Marathon bombing survivor, Rebekah Gregory. Rebekah Gregory is well-known motivational speaker, Christian author, and founder of Rebekah’s Angels Foundation. She is a survivor of the Boston Marathon Bombing, which killed 5 people and injured over 260. Rebekah eventually had to have her left leg amputated because of the damage caused by the blast. She has used this traumatic incident to point people to Jesus while she shares her testimony around the country. In 2015,<br/>Rebekah went back to Boston and ran in the Boston Marathon on her prosthetic leg. Rebekah has inspired audiences across the spectrum including the Ambassador of the Holy See in Rome, Italy, the United Nations, Asics, ESPN Women&apos;s, and hundreds more. Rebekah has been featured in 500+ media outlets including blogging for People Magazine and Runners World.<br/><br/>Website: www.rebekmgregory.com<br/>Facebook: @rebekahgregoryshow or @rebekahmgregorypage<br/>Instagram: the_rebekah_gregory_show<br/>Twitter: @rebekahmgregory</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></description>
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    <title>The Hopecast with Rachael Flick-Episode 93-Pain to Purpose After the Boston Marathon Bombing with guest Rebekah Gregory Part 1</title>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>On today&apos;s edition of the show, Rachael interviews Boston Marathon bombing survivor, Rebekah Gregory. Rebekah Gregory is well-known motivational speaker, Christian author, and founder of Rebekah’s Angels Foundation. She is a survivor of the Boston Marathon Bombing, which killed 5 people and injured over 260. Rebekah eventually had to have her left leg amputated because of the damage caused by the blast. She has used this traumatic incident to point people to Jesus while she shares her testimony around the country. In 2015,<br/>Rebekah went back to Boston and ran in the Boston Marathon on her prosthetic leg. Rebekah has inspired audiences across the spectrum including the Ambassador of the Holy See in Rome, Italy, the United Nations, Asics, ESPN Women&apos;s, and hundreds more. Rebekah has been featured in 500+ media outlets including blogging for People Magazine and Runners World.<br/><br/>Website: www.rebekmgregory.com<br/>Facebook: @rebekahgregoryshow or @rebekahmgregorypage<br/>Instagram: the_rebekah_gregory_show<br/>Twitter: @rebekahmgregory</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Joining Rachael on the show today is Chanel Dokun. Chanel is a certified Life Planner and Relationship Expert trained in Marriage and Family Therapy. She specializes in helping women step into their life’s true calling through her Women of Consequence life planning organization. Prior to running her own business and co-founding a seven-figure therapy practice, Healthy Minds NYC, she worked in publishing at Hearst Magazines. She now splits her time between New York City and Atlanta with her ps...]]></itunes:summary>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Joining Rachael on the show today is Chanel Dokun. Chanel is a certified Life Planner and Relationship Expert trained in Marriage and Family Therapy. She specializes in helping women step into their life’s true calling through her Women of Consequence life planning organization. Prior to running her own business and co-founding a seven-figure therapy practice, Healthy Minds NYC, she worked in publishing at Hearst Magazines. She now splits her time between New York City and Atlanta with her psychiatrist husband and son. Chanel&apos;s writing and contributions have appeared in publications such as the New York Times, Real Simple, Woman&apos;s Day, Essence, Moneyish, Christianity Today, and Relevant Magazine.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Today on the show, Rachael sits down with religion and culture expert, Alex McFarland. Alex shares about the importance of teaching our youth how to defend their faith and to stand strong against the secular worldview that is permeating our world today. <br/><br/></b><a href='https://alexmcfarland.com/'><b>Alex McFarland</b></a><b> </b></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send a text Support the show www.rachaelflick.com Twitter@ rachael_flick Facebook @therachaelflick Instagram @rachael.flick TikTok @rachael.flick ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In a late night conversation in Kansas, Rachael and Kindra record a heartfelt show as they catch up on all that happened in the year since Kindra moved from Colorado to Kansas with her family.  Looking in, it's clear that these two women have a special bond that goes beyond friendship. They met while living in Colorado and quickly became close while leading the Mothers of Preschoolers group at their church. In all the challenges of being  moms and leaders, they found humor, warmth and so...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>In a late night conversation in Kansas, Rachael and Kindra record a heartfelt show as they catch up on all that happened in the year since Kindra moved from Colorado to Kansas with her family.<br/><br/>Looking in, it&apos;s clear that these two women have a special bond that goes beyond friendship. They met while living in Colorado and quickly became close while leading the Mothers of Preschoolers group at their church. In all the challenges of being  moms and leaders, they found humor, warmth and solace in each other&apos;s company. When Rachael&apos;s husband, Micah, died, Kindra walked the intimate and messy road right beside her. </p><p>When her friend decided to make a cross-country move to Kansas, Rachael was initially concerned about what it would mean for their friendship. However, distance couldn&apos;t diminish the love and support they have for each other.</p><p>Since the move, they&apos;ve continued to walk through life&apos;s ups and downs. From job changes to family drama, they&apos;ve been each other&apos;s sounding board and support system. Rachael talks with Kindra about how her friend has thrived in her new home, started nursing school and grown as a person through the stress and challenge of transition.</p><p>Rachael and Kindra&apos;s friendship is an inspiring story of how friendship endures in  difficult times when both people are willing to fight for each other.  Even though they can&apos;t be together in person as often as they used to be, when they are together it feels like no time has passed. </p><p>Be encouraged through these friends&apos; willingness to be authentic in the &quot;beautiful hard&quot; places of life while finding laughter in the spaces of their stories. </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></description>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[compassion fatigue tips and Chantelle's heart attack,  Send a text Support the show www.rachaelflick.com Twitter@ rachael_flick Facebook @therachaelflick Instagram @rachael.flick TikTok @rachael.flick ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>compassion fatigue tips and Chantelle&apos;s heart attack, </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>compassion fatigue tips and Chantelle&apos;s heart attack, </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send a text Support the show www.rachaelflick.com Twitter@ rachael_flick Facebook @therachaelflick Instagram @rachael.flick TikTok @rachael.flick ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this edition of the show, Rachael talks with author, speaker and podcast host, Allie Marie Smith. She shares her story from her book, Wonderfully Made: Discover the Identity, Love, and Worth You Were Created Fo. It was on a gloomy June day in 2001, eighteen-year-old Allie Marie Smith hopped in her blue Ford Explorer and headed north for the Golden Gate Bridge. She planned to jump off and end her life. Smith had been a scholar-athlete, part of the popular crowd at her all-girls high school ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>On this edition of the show, Rachael talks with author, speaker and podcast host, Allie Marie Smith. She shares her story from her book, Wonderfully Made: Discover the Identity, Love, and Worth You Were Created Fo. It was on a gloomy June day in 2001, eighteen-year-old Allie Marie Smith hopped in her blue Ford Explorer and headed north for the Golden Gate Bridge. She planned to jump off and end her life.</p><p>Smith had been a scholar-athlete, part of the popular crowd at her all-girls high school and appeared to have the ideal life. But hiding behind a pretty smile, she was fighting an internal battle with mental illness. “My body was alive, but there was no life within me,” Smith recalls. </p><p>In her new book Wonderfully Made: Discover the Identity, Love, and Worth You Were Created For(Moody Publishers), Smith recounts the events that led up to that fateful day, her encounter with a kind-hearted man who came to her aid causing her to abort her original plan, and offers a message of hope and worth for young women reminding them that their identity is not defined by their struggle.<br/><br/><a href='http://wonderfullymade.org'><b>Website </b></a><b><br/><br/></b><a href='https://wonderfullymade.org/podcast/'><b>Podcast</b></a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>On this edition of the show, Rachael talks with author, speaker and podcast host, Allie Marie Smith. She shares her story from her book, Wonderfully Made: Discover the Identity, Love, and Worth You Were Created Fo. It was on a gloomy June day in 2001, eighteen-year-old Allie Marie Smith hopped in her blue Ford Explorer and headed north for the Golden Gate Bridge. She planned to jump off and end her life.</p><p>Smith had been a scholar-athlete, part of the popular crowd at her all-girls high school and appeared to have the ideal life. But hiding behind a pretty smile, she was fighting an internal battle with mental illness. “My body was alive, but there was no life within me,” Smith recalls. </p><p>In her new book Wonderfully Made: Discover the Identity, Love, and Worth You Were Created For(Moody Publishers), Smith recounts the events that led up to that fateful day, her encounter with a kind-hearted man who came to her aid causing her to abort her original plan, and offers a message of hope and worth for young women reminding them that their identity is not defined by their struggle.<br/><br/><a href='http://wonderfullymade.org'><b>Website </b></a><b><br/><br/></b><a href='https://wonderfullymade.org/podcast/'><b>Podcast</b></a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Join us for an intimate and heartwarming exploration of Jess Ronne's journey, through widowhood to a blended family with a special needs child. Jess's story began with the devastating loss of her husband, leaving her to raise her their children alone while navigating the difficult process of grief. In the midst of the challenges, Jess found Ryan, also a widower and a father with grieving children of his own.  The two families blended together, facing the complexities of step-parenting; and pa...]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Join us for an intimate and heartwarming exploration of Jess Ronne's journey, through widowhood to a blended family with a special needs child. Jess's story began with the devastating loss of her husband, leaving her to raise her their children alone while navigating the difficult process of grief. In the midst of the challenges, Jess found Ryan, also a widower and a father with grieving children of his own. The two families blended together, facing the complexities of step-parenting; and par...]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Listen to two line of duty, law enforcement widows spill the tea  on what we wish we had known about our husbands’ worlds as first responders.  Gracie and I take an honest, insightful and brave look back over our roles as LEO wives and things that would have helped our husbands and helped us.  We hope that our look back can help all the men and women who continue to serve the thin blue line and the families who serve our heroes by holding down their homes.    https://www.t...]]></itunes:summary>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Listen to two line of duty, law enforcement widows spill the tea  on what we wish we had known about our husbands’ worlds as first responders. </p><p>Gracie and I take an honest, insightful and brave look back over our roles as LEO wives and things that would have helped our husbands and helped us. </p><p>We hope that our look back can help all the men and women who continue to serve the thin blue line and the families who serve our heroes by holding down their homes. <br/><br/><br/>https://www.theshelterfoundation.org/</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Imagine your earliest memory of your mother being one of her chasing you around the house with a butcher knife when you were only 3 years old, or the magnitude of deciding by age 5 that life is no longer worth living. For many of us, these scenarios are so far beyond our experiences that it’s challenging to wrap our minds around. But for Andi Burger, who was born into the hands of violent monsters, this was her reality. Andi and Rachael talk through Andi’s upbringing and the horrors she lived...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>Imagine your earliest memory of your mother being one of her chasing you around the house with a butcher knife when you were only 3 years old, or the magnitude of deciding by age 5 that life is no longer worth living. For many of us, these scenarios are so far beyond our experiences that it’s challenging to wrap our minds around. But for Andi Burger, who was born into the hands of violent monsters, this was her reality. Andi and Rachael talk through Andi’s upbringing and the horrors she lived through from the time she was only 6 months old, until she was 17 and out of her parent’s house. Andi recalls two powerful moments when she first experienced the presence of God, and shares how His redemption has transformed her life. She also discusses her nonprofit, and offers listeners a way that they can take a stand against human trafficking. <br/></b><br/></p><p><a href='https://rachaelflick.com/'><b>Rachaelflick.com</b></a></p><p><b>contact@rachaelflick.com</b></p><p><a href='https://voicesagainsttrafficking.com/'><b>Voices Against Trafficking</b></a></p><p><a href='https://voicesagainsttrafficking.com/add-your-voice/'><b>One Million Voices</b></a></p><p><a href='https://voicesagainsttrafficking.com/product/voices-against-trafficking-the-strength-of-many-voices-speaking-as-one/'><b><em>Voices Against Trafficking</em></b></a><b> (book) </b></p><p><b>Facebook: </b><a href='https://www.facebook.com/VoicesAgainstTrafficking'><b>Voices Against Trafficking </b></a></p><p><b>Instagram: </b><a href='https://www.instagram.com/voices_against_trafficking/'><b>@voices_against_trafficking</b></a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Imagine your earliest memory of your mother being one of her chasing you around the house with a butcher knife when you were only 3 years old, or the magnitude of deciding by age 5 that life is no longer worth living. For many of us, these scenarios are so far beyond our experiences that it’s challenging to wrap our minds around. But for Andi Burger, who was born into the hands of violent monsters, this was her reality. Andi and Rachael talk through Andi’s upbringing and the horrors she lived through from the time she was only 6 months old, until she was 17 and out of her parent’s house. Andi recalls two powerful moments when she first experienced the presence of God, and shares how His redemption has transformed her life. She also discusses her nonprofit, and offers listeners a way that they can take a stand against human trafficking. <br/></b><br/></p><p><a href='https://rachaelflick.com/'><b>Rachaelflick.com</b></a></p><p><b>contact@rachaelflick.com</b></p><p><a href='https://voicesagainsttrafficking.com/'><b>Voices Against Trafficking</b></a></p><p><a href='https://voicesagainsttrafficking.com/add-your-voice/'><b>One Million Voices</b></a></p><p><a href='https://voicesagainsttrafficking.com/product/voices-against-trafficking-the-strength-of-many-voices-speaking-as-one/'><b><em>Voices Against Trafficking</em></b></a><b> (book) </b></p><p><b>Facebook: </b><a href='https://www.facebook.com/VoicesAgainstTrafficking'><b>Voices Against Trafficking </b></a></p><p><b>Instagram: </b><a href='https://www.instagram.com/voices_against_trafficking/'><b>@voices_against_trafficking</b></a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[When the news broke of her husband's infidelity, Enne’s world was flipped upside down. But she made the courageous decision to stay committed to Bob as they worked to salvage the broken pieces of their marriage. On today’s episode of The Hopecast, Bob and Enne sit down with Rachael to share their story of redeeming love. Bob explains his obstacle of overcoming shame, while Enne recalls practical tools she implemented to aid her in her grieving and healing process. After reestablishing their m...]]></itunes:summary>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>When the news broke of her husband&apos;s infidelity, Enne’s world was flipped upside down. But she made the courageous decision to stay committed to Bob as they worked to salvage the broken pieces of their marriage. On today’s episode of </b><b><em>The Hopecast</em></b><b>, Bob and Enne sit down with Rachael to share their story of redeeming love. Bob explains his obstacle of overcoming shame, while Enne recalls practical tools she implemented to aid her in her grieving and healing process. After reestablishing their marriage, the Goss’ have taken everything they have learned over the last 30 years and now use it to help other couples whose marriages are struggling. They give advice to married listeners who may be in a 911 situation of their own, and explain why they also work with couples who haven’t yet decided to tie the knot. <br/></b><br/></p><p><a href='https://rachaelflick.com/'><b>Rachaelflick.com</b></a></p><p><b>contact@rachaelflick.com</b></p><p><b>djenkins@liberty.edu </b></p><p><a href='https://stepintochaos.life/'><b>Step Into Chaos</b></a></p><p><a href='https://stepintochaos.life/questions-ebook/'><b><em>Questions to Connect</em></b></a><b> (ebook) </b></p><p><a href='https://www.symbis.com/'><b>Saving Your Marriage Before it Starts (SYMBIS)</b></a></p><p><a href='https://www.amazon.com/Silence-Adam-Becoming-Courage-World/dp/0310485304'><b><em>The Silence of Adam</em></b></a><b> (book)</b></p><p><br/><br/></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>The Hopecast-Episode 77-Cultivating Resiliency in the Face of Adversity with Dr. Georgia Shaffer</itunes:title>
    <title>The Hopecast-Episode 77-Cultivating Resiliency in the Face of Adversity with Dr. Georgia Shaffer</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[At times, life can feel overwhelmingly unfair as 5x cancer survivor Georgia Shaffer can attest to. On today’s episode of the Hopecast, Rachael Flick sits down with Georgia as they do a deep-dive into what it takes to cultivate resiliency in the face of adversity. Georgia encourages listeners to live in the present moment and lists tangible action items to take when one notices they are starting to fall into a downward spiral.  Rachaelflick.com Georgia’s Website  Taking Out Your Emot...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>At times, life can feel overwhelmingly unfair as 5x cancer survivor Georgia Shaffer can attest to. On today’s episode of the Hopecast, Rachael Flick sits down with Georgia as they do a deep-dive into what it takes to cultivate resiliency in the face of adversity. Georgia encourages listeners to live in the present moment and lists tangible action items to take when one notices they are starting to fall into a downward spiral. </b></p><p><a href='https://rachaelflick.com/'><b>Rachaelflick.com</b></a></p><p><a href='https://georgiashaffer.com/'><b>Georgia’s Website</b></a><b> </b></p><p><a href='https://georgiashaffer.com/shop/books/taking-out-your-emotional-trash/'><b><em>Taking Out Your Emotional Trash</em></b></a><b> (book) </b></p><p><a href='https://georgiashaffer.com/shop/books/a-gift-of-mourning-glories/'><b><em>A Gift of Mourning Glories</em></b></a><b> (book) </b></p><p><a href='https://www.amazon.com/God-Shaped-Brain-Changing-Your-Transforms/dp/0830844953'><b><em>The God-Shaped Brain</em></b></a><b> (book) </b></p><p><br/><br/></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>At times, life can feel overwhelmingly unfair as 5x cancer survivor Georgia Shaffer can attest to. On today’s episode of the Hopecast, Rachael Flick sits down with Georgia as they do a deep-dive into what it takes to cultivate resiliency in the face of adversity. Georgia encourages listeners to live in the present moment and lists tangible action items to take when one notices they are starting to fall into a downward spiral. </b></p><p><a href='https://rachaelflick.com/'><b>Rachaelflick.com</b></a></p><p><a href='https://georgiashaffer.com/'><b>Georgia’s Website</b></a><b> </b></p><p><a href='https://georgiashaffer.com/shop/books/taking-out-your-emotional-trash/'><b><em>Taking Out Your Emotional Trash</em></b></a><b> (book) </b></p><p><a href='https://georgiashaffer.com/shop/books/a-gift-of-mourning-glories/'><b><em>A Gift of Mourning Glories</em></b></a><b> (book) </b></p><p><a href='https://www.amazon.com/God-Shaped-Brain-Changing-Your-Transforms/dp/0830844953'><b><em>The God-Shaped Brain</em></b></a><b> (book) </b></p><p><br/><br/></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>The Hopecast-Episode 76-Eating Disorders with Dr. Rhona Epstein</itunes:title>
    <title>The Hopecast-Episode 76-Eating Disorders with Dr. Rhona Epstein</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Food is for both nutrition and enjoyment. But what happens when it becomes an obsession? On today’s episode of the show, Rachael talks with Dr. Rhona Epstein about food addiction and eating disorders. Like most addictions, Dr. Rhona explains how shame is often at the root of it. She shares with listeners the steps they can take to find lasting freedom from this addiction.   Satisfied (book) Food Triggers (book) Dr. Rhona’s Website    Send a text Support the show www.rachaelflick.com Twit...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>Food is for both nutrition and enjoyment. But what happens when it becomes an obsession? On today’s episode of the show, Rachael talks with Dr. Rhona Epstein about food addiction and eating disorders. Like most addictions, Dr. Rhona explains how shame is often at the root of it. She shares with listeners the steps they can take to find lasting freedom from this addiction. <br/><br/></b><a href='https://drrhona.com/satisfied/'><b>Satisfied</b></a><b> (book)</b></p><p><a href='https://drrhona.com/satisfied/'><b>Food Triggers</b></a><b> (book)</b></p><p><a href='https://drrhona.com/about-rhona/'><b>Dr. Rhona’s Website</b></a></p><p><br/><br/></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Food is for both nutrition and enjoyment. But what happens when it becomes an obsession? On today’s episode of the show, Rachael talks with Dr. Rhona Epstein about food addiction and eating disorders. Like most addictions, Dr. Rhona explains how shame is often at the root of it. She shares with listeners the steps they can take to find lasting freedom from this addiction. <br/><br/></b><a href='https://drrhona.com/satisfied/'><b>Satisfied</b></a><b> (book)</b></p><p><a href='https://drrhona.com/satisfied/'><b>Food Triggers</b></a><b> (book)</b></p><p><a href='https://drrhona.com/about-rhona/'><b>Dr. Rhona’s Website</b></a></p><p><br/><br/></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>The Hopecast-Episode 75-Forgiving the Unforgivable with Dr. David Jenkins </itunes:title>
    <title>The Hopecast-Episode 75-Forgiving the Unforgivable with Dr. David Jenkins </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[While no greater example of forgiveness has ever been more powerfully displayed than through Christ’s ultimate sacrifice on the cross, there are certain offenses that can take tremendous work for humans to forgive. Today’s Hopecast guest is Dr. David Jenkins, who knows better than most just how challenging that offering forgiveness can be in certain circumstances. David sits down with Rachael and shares the horrific story of the torture and murder of his brother, at the hands of someone who m...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>While no greater example of forgiveness has ever been more powerfully displayed than through Christ’s ultimate sacrifice on the cross, there are certain offenses that can take tremendous work for humans to forgive. Today’s </b><b><em>Hopecast</em></b><b> guest is Dr. David Jenkins, who knows better than most just how challenging that offering forgiveness can be in certain circumstances. David sits down with Rachael and shares the horrific story of the torture and murder of his brother, at the hands of someone who misidentified his own victim. David openly explains how his anger towards his brother’s murderer almost got the best of him and how in a moment of complete anguish, God stepped in and began a transformative work in David’s heart. While it can be a very long and hard journey, David empowers listeners with a hopeful message that forgiveness is always possible.</b></p><p><a href='https://rachaelflick.com/'><b>Rachaelflick.com</b></a></p><p><b>contact@rachaelflick.com</b></p><p><b>djenkins@liberty.edu </b></p><p><a href='https://www.liberty.edu/behavioral-sciences/counselor-ed/faculty/david-jenkins/'><b>Dr. David Jenkins </b></a></p><p><br/><br/></p><p><br/><br/></p><p><br/><br/></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>While no greater example of forgiveness has ever been more powerfully displayed than through Christ’s ultimate sacrifice on the cross, there are certain offenses that can take tremendous work for humans to forgive. Today’s </b><b><em>Hopecast</em></b><b> guest is Dr. David Jenkins, who knows better than most just how challenging that offering forgiveness can be in certain circumstances. David sits down with Rachael and shares the horrific story of the torture and murder of his brother, at the hands of someone who misidentified his own victim. David openly explains how his anger towards his brother’s murderer almost got the best of him and how in a moment of complete anguish, God stepped in and began a transformative work in David’s heart. While it can be a very long and hard journey, David empowers listeners with a hopeful message that forgiveness is always possible.</b></p><p><a href='https://rachaelflick.com/'><b>Rachaelflick.com</b></a></p><p><b>contact@rachaelflick.com</b></p><p><b>djenkins@liberty.edu </b></p><p><a href='https://www.liberty.edu/behavioral-sciences/counselor-ed/faculty/david-jenkins/'><b>Dr. David Jenkins </b></a></p><p><br/><br/></p><p><br/><br/></p><p><br/><br/></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>The Hopecast-Episode 72-The Case for Heaven: A Journalist Investigates Evidence for Life after Death with Lee Strobel </itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[It was almost a decade ago when journalist and bestselling author Lee Strobel found himself on the brink of death. His doctor warned him that he was one step away from a coma and two steps from passing away. After making a miraculous recovery, Strobel felt compelled to address what he considered to be life's most significant and final question: what happens after we die? This question led Strobel on a years-long journey of research and interviews with experts, resulting in his latest book, "T...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>It was almost a decade ago when journalist and bestselling author Lee Strobel found himself on the brink of death. His doctor warned him that he was one step away from a coma and two steps from passing away. After making a miraculous recovery, Strobel felt compelled to address what he considered to be life&apos;s most significant and final question: what happens after we die?</p><p>This question led Strobel on a years-long journey of research and interviews with experts, resulting in his latest book, &quot;The Case for Heaven: A Journalist Investigates the Evidence for Life After Death.&quot; In this enlightening podcast episode, Rachael talks to Lee about his latest work, delving into his fascinating findings on the afterlife.<br/><br/>As a former atheist and investigative journalist, Strobel is well-known for his previous books, &quot;The Case for Christ,&quot; &quot;The Case for Faith,&quot; and &quot;The Case for a Creator.&quot; In &quot;The Case for Heaven,&quot; Strobel brings his demanding search for truth to another life changing concept.</p><p>Strobel&apos;s tireless investigative skills and thoughtful approach to his research have provided a compelling case for the existence of heaven. He discusses his own personal experience with loss and grief and how it has informed his understanding of the afterlife.</p><p>In &quot;The Case for Heaven,&quot; Strobel explores the scientific evidence for the existence of heaven and the accounts of those who have had near-death experiences. He notes that the corroborative evidence of these experiences, which often involve meeting loved ones who have passed on, provide a glimpse of what heaven may be like.</p><p>This podcast is a must-listen for anyone seeking answers to life&apos;s biggest questions, including what has happened to our loved ones after death. Join Rachael as she sits down with Lee Strobel to discuss his latest book, &quot;The Case for Heaven.&quot;</p><p><b><br/></b><br/></p><p><br/><a href='https://leestrobel.com'>https://leestrobel.com</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It was almost a decade ago when journalist and bestselling author Lee Strobel found himself on the brink of death. His doctor warned him that he was one step away from a coma and two steps from passing away. After making a miraculous recovery, Strobel felt compelled to address what he considered to be life&apos;s most significant and final question: what happens after we die?</p><p>This question led Strobel on a years-long journey of research and interviews with experts, resulting in his latest book, &quot;The Case for Heaven: A Journalist Investigates the Evidence for Life After Death.&quot; In this enlightening podcast episode, Rachael talks to Lee about his latest work, delving into his fascinating findings on the afterlife.<br/><br/>As a former atheist and investigative journalist, Strobel is well-known for his previous books, &quot;The Case for Christ,&quot; &quot;The Case for Faith,&quot; and &quot;The Case for a Creator.&quot; In &quot;The Case for Heaven,&quot; Strobel brings his demanding search for truth to another life changing concept.</p><p>Strobel&apos;s tireless investigative skills and thoughtful approach to his research have provided a compelling case for the existence of heaven. He discusses his own personal experience with loss and grief and how it has informed his understanding of the afterlife.</p><p>In &quot;The Case for Heaven,&quot; Strobel explores the scientific evidence for the existence of heaven and the accounts of those who have had near-death experiences. He notes that the corroborative evidence of these experiences, which often involve meeting loved ones who have passed on, provide a glimpse of what heaven may be like.</p><p>This podcast is a must-listen for anyone seeking answers to life&apos;s biggest questions, including what has happened to our loved ones after death. Join Rachael as she sits down with Lee Strobel to discuss his latest book, &quot;The Case for Heaven.&quot;</p><p><b><br/></b><br/></p><p><br/><a href='https://leestrobel.com'>https://leestrobel.com</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>The Hopecast-Episode 71-A Conversation with Rachael Flick and Dr. James Dobson Part 2</itunes:title>
    <title>The Hopecast-Episode 71-A Conversation with Rachael Flick and Dr. James Dobson Part 2</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[One thing that is unmistakable for anyone who meets Rachael, or hears her speak, is her passion. Growing up, Rachael dreamed of being a doctor. While her educational path diverged from medicine, Rachael continued to support wellness journeys for others as a high school P.E. teacher and a personal trainer. Tragically, Rachael lost her husband of ten years on February 5, 2018. Deputy Sheriff Micah Flick was killed in the line of duty while attempting to arrest a car thief. On the day of Micah’s...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>One thing that is unmistakable for anyone who meets Rachael, or hears her speak, is her passion. Growing up, Rachael dreamed of being a doctor. While her educational path diverged from medicine, Rachael continued to support wellness journeys for others as a high school P.E. teacher and a personal trainer.</p><p>Tragically, Rachael lost her husband of ten years on February 5, 2018. Deputy Sheriff Micah Flick was killed in the line of duty while attempting to arrest a car thief. On the day of Micah’s funeral, Rachael stood before thousands of uniformed police, and a globally streamed audience, to call a broken nation to a return to honor. <br/><br/>Today on this episode, we are airing part 2 of a previous interview that was aired on Dr. James Dobson&apos;s Family Talk. Dr Dobson sits down with Rachael as they look back on that tragic day. <br/><br/><a href='http://drjamesdobson.org/'>drjamesdobson.org</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>One thing that is unmistakable for anyone who meets Rachael, or hears her speak, is her passion. Growing up, Rachael dreamed of being a doctor. While her educational path diverged from medicine, Rachael continued to support wellness journeys for others as a high school P.E. teacher and a personal trainer.</p><p>Tragically, Rachael lost her husband of ten years on February 5, 2018. Deputy Sheriff Micah Flick was killed in the line of duty while attempting to arrest a car thief. On the day of Micah’s funeral, Rachael stood before thousands of uniformed police, and a globally streamed audience, to call a broken nation to a return to honor. <br/><br/>Today on this episode, we are airing part 2 of a previous interview that was aired on Dr. James Dobson&apos;s Family Talk. Dr Dobson sits down with Rachael as they look back on that tragic day. <br/><br/><a href='http://drjamesdobson.org/'>drjamesdobson.org</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>The Hopecast-Episode 70-A Conversation with Rachael Flick and Dr. James Dobson Part 1</itunes:title>
    <title>The Hopecast-Episode 70-A Conversation with Rachael Flick and Dr. James Dobson Part 1</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[One thing that is unmistakable for anyone who meets Rachael, or hears her speak, is her passion. Growing up, Rachael dreamed of being a doctor. While her educational path diverged from medicine, Rachael continued to support wellness journeys for others as a high school P.E. teacher and a personal trainer. Tragically, Rachael lost her husband of ten years on February 5, 2018. Deputy Sheriff Micah Flick was killed in the line of duty while attempting to arrest a car thief. On the day of Micah’s...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>One thing that is unmistakable for anyone who meets Rachael, or hears her speak, is her passion. Growing up, Rachael dreamed of being a doctor. While her educational path diverged from medicine, Rachael continued to support wellness journeys for others as a high school P.E. teacher and a personal trainer.</p><p>Tragically, Rachael lost her husband of ten years on February 5, 2018. Deputy Sheriff Micah Flick was killed in the line of duty while attempting to arrest a car thief. On the day of Micah’s funeral, Rachael stood before thousands of uniformed police, and a globally streamed audience, to call a broken nation to a return to honor. <br/><br/>Today on this episode, we are airing a previous interview that was aired on Dr. James Dobson&apos;s Family Talk. Dr Dobson sits down with Rachael as they look back on that tragic day. <br/><br/><a href='http://drjamesdobson.org'>drjamesdobson.org</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>One thing that is unmistakable for anyone who meets Rachael, or hears her speak, is her passion. Growing up, Rachael dreamed of being a doctor. While her educational path diverged from medicine, Rachael continued to support wellness journeys for others as a high school P.E. teacher and a personal trainer.</p><p>Tragically, Rachael lost her husband of ten years on February 5, 2018. Deputy Sheriff Micah Flick was killed in the line of duty while attempting to arrest a car thief. On the day of Micah’s funeral, Rachael stood before thousands of uniformed police, and a globally streamed audience, to call a broken nation to a return to honor. <br/><br/>Today on this episode, we are airing a previous interview that was aired on Dr. James Dobson&apos;s Family Talk. Dr Dobson sits down with Rachael as they look back on that tragic day. <br/><br/><a href='http://drjamesdobson.org'>drjamesdobson.org</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>The Hopecast-Episode 69- Breaking Free from Domestic Violence with Autumn Miles</itunes:title>
    <title>The Hopecast-Episode 69- Breaking Free from Domestic Violence with Autumn Miles</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today’s episode of The Hopecast features a meaningful conversation between Rachael and author and speaker, Autumn Miles on the topic of domestic violence. Autumn shares that while she grew up as a pastor’s kid, heavily involved in the church from birth, accepting a lie in her youth that God didn’t have anything significant for her future, led her down a dark path that she never imagined. Autumn reflects on her abusive marriage, and her debilitating anxiety during that time, thinking that God,...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>Today’s episode of </b><b><em>The Hopecast</em></b><b> features a meaningful conversation between Rachael and author and speaker, Autumn Miles on the topic of domestic violence. Autumn shares that while she grew up as a pastor’s kid, heavily involved in the church from birth, accepting a lie in her youth that God didn’t have anything significant for her future, led her down a dark path that she never imagined. Autumn reflects on her abusive marriage, and her debilitating anxiety during that time, thinking that God, like her husband, was mad at her. She shares the moment when God met her intimately and began changing her life forever. Now, married to a different man and the love of her life for almost 20 years, Autumn expresses her gratitude for the miraculous intervention of God in her life. Her and Rachael discuss some of the tactics that abusers use to psychologically break down their victims, and Autumn empowers listeners who may be going through similar circumstances to invite God into the story. <br/></b><br/></p><p><a href='https://rachaelflick.com/'><b>Rachaelflick.com</b></a></p><p><b>contact@rachaelflick.com</b></p><p><a href='https://www.autumnmiles.com/'><b>Autumn Miles</b></a></p><p><a href='https://www.autumnmiles.com/resources/iamrahab'><b><em>I Am Rahab</em></b></a><b> (book)</b></p><p><b>LifeWay Research Domestic Violence Study</b></p><p><br/><br/></p><p><br/><br/></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Today’s episode of </b><b><em>The Hopecast</em></b><b> features a meaningful conversation between Rachael and author and speaker, Autumn Miles on the topic of domestic violence. Autumn shares that while she grew up as a pastor’s kid, heavily involved in the church from birth, accepting a lie in her youth that God didn’t have anything significant for her future, led her down a dark path that she never imagined. Autumn reflects on her abusive marriage, and her debilitating anxiety during that time, thinking that God, like her husband, was mad at her. She shares the moment when God met her intimately and began changing her life forever. Now, married to a different man and the love of her life for almost 20 years, Autumn expresses her gratitude for the miraculous intervention of God in her life. Her and Rachael discuss some of the tactics that abusers use to psychologically break down their victims, and Autumn empowers listeners who may be going through similar circumstances to invite God into the story. <br/></b><br/></p><p><a href='https://rachaelflick.com/'><b>Rachaelflick.com</b></a></p><p><b>contact@rachaelflick.com</b></p><p><a href='https://www.autumnmiles.com/'><b>Autumn Miles</b></a></p><p><a href='https://www.autumnmiles.com/resources/iamrahab'><b><em>I Am Rahab</em></b></a><b> (book)</b></p><p><b>LifeWay Research Domestic Violence Study</b></p><p><br/><br/></p><p><br/><br/></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 24 Jan 2022 21:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>The Hopecast-Episode 68- Having Fun While Healing with Dr. Jim Burns</itunes:title>
    <title>The Hopecast-Episode 68- Having Fun While Healing with Dr. Jim Burns</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[There’s nothing like a cancer diagnosis to shake someone to their core and cause them to reflect deeply on the life they are living, as was the case for Dr. Jim Burns. After receiving his diagnosis, Jim started thinking about what principles and values he wanted to pass on to his kids. While he himself didn’t grow up in a Christian home, Jim didn’t want to merely give his family “emotional scraps” out of his own wounding and limited thinking. So, he decided to make some big shifts in his life...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>There’s nothing like a cancer diagnosis to shake someone to their core and cause them to reflect deeply on the life they are living, as was the case for Dr. Jim Burns. After receiving his diagnosis, Jim started thinking about what principles and values he wanted to pass on to his kids. While he himself didn’t grow up in a Christian home, Jim didn’t want to merely give his family “emotional scraps” out of his own wounding and limited thinking. So, he decided to make some big shifts in his life. On today’s episode of T</b><b><em>he Hopecast</em></b><b>, Dr. Jim Burns sits down with Rachael to discuss what he learned during his battle with cancer that shaped him into a better man. Jim explains principles like the importance of rest, laughter and discipline, all which come from his book, </b><b><em>Have Serious Fun</em></b><b>. He also provides practical advice for how listeners can sort out their own priorities and invest their time and resources accordingly. This is an inspiring episode that you don’t want to miss. </b></p><p><a href='https://rachaelflick.com/'><b>Rachaelflick.com</b></a></p><p><b>contact@rachaelflick.com</b></p><p><a href='https://www.amazon.com/Have-Serious-Fun-Other-Principles/dp/0310362598'><b><em>Have Serious Fun: And 12 Other Principles to Make Each Day Count</em></b></a><b>(book)</b></p><p><b>Homeword.com </b></p><p><br/><br/></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>There’s nothing like a cancer diagnosis to shake someone to their core and cause them to reflect deeply on the life they are living, as was the case for Dr. Jim Burns. After receiving his diagnosis, Jim started thinking about what principles and values he wanted to pass on to his kids. While he himself didn’t grow up in a Christian home, Jim didn’t want to merely give his family “emotional scraps” out of his own wounding and limited thinking. So, he decided to make some big shifts in his life. On today’s episode of T</b><b><em>he Hopecast</em></b><b>, Dr. Jim Burns sits down with Rachael to discuss what he learned during his battle with cancer that shaped him into a better man. Jim explains principles like the importance of rest, laughter and discipline, all which come from his book, </b><b><em>Have Serious Fun</em></b><b>. He also provides practical advice for how listeners can sort out their own priorities and invest their time and resources accordingly. This is an inspiring episode that you don’t want to miss. </b></p><p><a href='https://rachaelflick.com/'><b>Rachaelflick.com</b></a></p><p><b>contact@rachaelflick.com</b></p><p><a href='https://www.amazon.com/Have-Serious-Fun-Other-Principles/dp/0310362598'><b><em>Have Serious Fun: And 12 Other Principles to Make Each Day Count</em></b></a><b>(book)</b></p><p><b>Homeword.com </b></p><p><br/><br/></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:author>Rachael Flick</itunes:author>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 17 Jan 2022 22:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>The Hopecast-Episode 67-So Much to Live For with guest Gregory Jantz</itunes:title>
    <title>The Hopecast-Episode 67-So Much to Live For with guest Gregory Jantz</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the United States, and its rate increased by 33 percent between 1999 and 2019. Yet that statistic doesn’t include the number of Americans who thought about or attempted suicide: according to Mental Health America, more than 10.3 million U.S. adults have had serious suicidal thoughts. So many people are silently hurting. Award-winning author and popular speaker Gregory L. Jantz, PhD, equips readers to step up and speak out to those who may be consi...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the United States, and its rate increased by 33 percent between 1999 and 2019. Yet that statistic doesn’t include the number of Americans who thought about or attempted suicide: according to Mental Health America, more than 10.3 million U.S. adults have had serious suicidal thoughts. So many people are silently hurting.</p><p>Award-winning author and popular speaker Gregory L. Jantz, PhD, equips readers to step up and speak out to those who may be considering suicide in his new book, <b><em>So Much to Live For: How to Provide Help and Hope to Someone Considering Suicide</em></b>. With great compassion and clear, actionable strategies, Jantz shows readers what to do, what to say, and how to intervene if they suspect a friend or loved one is considering suicide.</p><p>“I say with both realism and optimism that hope can prevail over dark circumstances and belief in the future can provide the inspiration to press on,” writes Jantz. “I have seen scores of people meet their worries, fear, and anxieties head-on, helping them break through to recovery. I’ve seen hope win out over despair, trust win out over fear, faith triumph over adversity.”</p><p>In <b><em>So Much to Live For</em></b>, readers will learn to recognize the signs and symptoms of suicide, understand the potential causes of suicide, and build the courage to step up and speak out to those who might be considering suicide. Jantz encourages readers to know they can be instrumental in helping to save a life, and gives them the knowledge and tools to know how.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the United States, and its rate increased by 33 percent between 1999 and 2019. Yet that statistic doesn’t include the number of Americans who thought about or attempted suicide: according to Mental Health America, more than 10.3 million U.S. adults have had serious suicidal thoughts. So many people are silently hurting.</p><p>Award-winning author and popular speaker Gregory L. Jantz, PhD, equips readers to step up and speak out to those who may be considering suicide in his new book, <b><em>So Much to Live For: How to Provide Help and Hope to Someone Considering Suicide</em></b>. With great compassion and clear, actionable strategies, Jantz shows readers what to do, what to say, and how to intervene if they suspect a friend or loved one is considering suicide.</p><p>“I say with both realism and optimism that hope can prevail over dark circumstances and belief in the future can provide the inspiration to press on,” writes Jantz. “I have seen scores of people meet their worries, fear, and anxieties head-on, helping them break through to recovery. I’ve seen hope win out over despair, trust win out over fear, faith triumph over adversity.”</p><p>In <b><em>So Much to Live For</em></b>, readers will learn to recognize the signs and symptoms of suicide, understand the potential causes of suicide, and build the courage to step up and speak out to those who might be considering suicide. Jantz encourages readers to know they can be instrumental in helping to save a life, and gives them the knowledge and tools to know how.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:author>Rachael Flick</itunes:author>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 10 Jan 2022 15:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>The Hopecast-Episode 66-Trauma Recovery Therapy with guest Michele Louviere</itunes:title>
    <title>The Hopecast-Episode 66-Trauma Recovery Therapy with guest Michele Louviere</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Michele Louviere is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 25 years of counseling experience. She has a Masters of Divinity in Psychology and Counseling degree and one year of doctoral work from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary and a Bachelor of Science in English Education from Louisiana State University.   When Hurricane Katrina occurred, Michele returned to New Orleans to work with Celebration Church to establish a ministry to help the community heal from the traum...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Michele Louviere is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 25 years of counseling experience. She has a Masters of Divinity in Psychology and Counseling degree and one year of doctoral work from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary and a Bachelor of Science in English Education from Louisiana State University. <br/><br/>When Hurricane Katrina occurred, Michele returned to New Orleans to work with Celebration Church to establish a ministry to help the community heal from the traumatic devastation from the storm. For 12 years, Michele served as the Clinical Director at Celebration Hope Center (CHC) in Metairie, LA. CHC developed into a vibrant faith-based, professional community center serving people through its prevention, addiction, and mental health programs. Beyond providing therapy for children, adolescents, and adults, CHC also became a training facility for master level and professional counselors. </p><p>Michele has extensive training in specialized evidence-based trauma recovery models for children, adolescents, and adults. She primarily provides counseling for adults who have been traumatized in various life stages. She uses Story-Informed Trauma Counseling and other trauma models, such as Eye-Movement De-sensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACTS), and Sand Tray Therapy to help adults heal from life trauma. She also works with couples to help heal their relational attachment wounds, creating safe and intimate connections using Emotionally Focused Therapy, which is the most effective evidence-based therapy model for relational healing. Michele is a Certified EFT Therapist and Supervisor. </p><p>In the last eight years, Michele has provided training and consultation in her community, as well as in England, Israel, Alabama (tornadoes), Missouri (police violence), and New York (Hurricane Sandy). In 2016, Michele and her staff helped the greater Baton Rouge community recover, following the police violence and the 1000-year flood that destroyed thousands of homes and left behind a tsunami of emotional and spiritual damage.</p><p>For many years, Michele has served on the American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC) Board for Grief, Crisis, and Disaster. She now works with AACC to help with their Project SUSTAIN, which is a roadmap for helping heal communities impacted by man-made or natural disasters. Project SUSTAIN has been launched in Las Vegas (mass shooting), Texas (Harvey), ,California (fires) and Puerto Rico (Maria) to help with both short-term and long-term recovery. Project SUSTAIN has been utilized to help churches and communities impacted by the Covid-10 pandemic. <br/><br/>She has been married to Jim Louviere, a pastor and hospice chaplain, for 30 years and has two amazing children.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Michele Louviere is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 25 years of counseling experience. She has a Masters of Divinity in Psychology and Counseling degree and one year of doctoral work from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary and a Bachelor of Science in English Education from Louisiana State University. <br/><br/>When Hurricane Katrina occurred, Michele returned to New Orleans to work with Celebration Church to establish a ministry to help the community heal from the traumatic devastation from the storm. For 12 years, Michele served as the Clinical Director at Celebration Hope Center (CHC) in Metairie, LA. CHC developed into a vibrant faith-based, professional community center serving people through its prevention, addiction, and mental health programs. Beyond providing therapy for children, adolescents, and adults, CHC also became a training facility for master level and professional counselors. </p><p>Michele has extensive training in specialized evidence-based trauma recovery models for children, adolescents, and adults. She primarily provides counseling for adults who have been traumatized in various life stages. She uses Story-Informed Trauma Counseling and other trauma models, such as Eye-Movement De-sensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACTS), and Sand Tray Therapy to help adults heal from life trauma. She also works with couples to help heal their relational attachment wounds, creating safe and intimate connections using Emotionally Focused Therapy, which is the most effective evidence-based therapy model for relational healing. Michele is a Certified EFT Therapist and Supervisor. </p><p>In the last eight years, Michele has provided training and consultation in her community, as well as in England, Israel, Alabama (tornadoes), Missouri (police violence), and New York (Hurricane Sandy). In 2016, Michele and her staff helped the greater Baton Rouge community recover, following the police violence and the 1000-year flood that destroyed thousands of homes and left behind a tsunami of emotional and spiritual damage.</p><p>For many years, Michele has served on the American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC) Board for Grief, Crisis, and Disaster. She now works with AACC to help with their Project SUSTAIN, which is a roadmap for helping heal communities impacted by man-made or natural disasters. Project SUSTAIN has been launched in Las Vegas (mass shooting), Texas (Harvey), ,California (fires) and Puerto Rico (Maria) to help with both short-term and long-term recovery. Project SUSTAIN has been utilized to help churches and communities impacted by the Covid-10 pandemic. <br/><br/>She has been married to Jim Louviere, a pastor and hospice chaplain, for 30 years and has two amazing children.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>The Hopecast-Episode 65-The Best of 2021</itunes:title>
    <title>The Hopecast-Episode 65-The Best of 2021</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[On today’s special edition of The Hopecast, producers Mike Segovia and Jessica Daley host the show as they reflect on some of the best episodes from the past year. Episodes including: Rachael recounting the worst day of her life when Micah passed away, and offering listeners a powerful message of hope to overcome their own worst days; Nick Vujicic discussing his childhood depression and failed suicide attempt that propelled him into a future where he is now an international speaker and the fo...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>On today’s special edition of </b><b><em>The Hopecast</em></b><b>, producers Mike Segovia and Jessica Daley host the show as they reflect on some of the best episodes from the past year. Episodes including: Rachael recounting the worst day of her life when Micah passed away, and offering listeners a powerful message of hope to overcome their own worst days; Nick Vujicic discussing his childhood depression and failed suicide attempt that propelled him into a future where he is now an international speaker and the founder of Life without Limbs; and Davey Blackburn sharing the harrowing story of the murders of his wife and unborn child, and the healing prescription that God wrote for him that has enabled him to now live life abundantly. While there were many inspiring moments from the last year, these are sure to infuse you with hope and strength as you press into the Lord in whatever circumstances you might be facing. <br/></b><br/></p><p><a href='https://rachaelflick.com/'><b>Rachaelflick.com</b></a></p><p><b>contact@rachaelflick.com</b></p><p><br/><br/></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>On today’s special edition of </b><b><em>The Hopecast</em></b><b>, producers Mike Segovia and Jessica Daley host the show as they reflect on some of the best episodes from the past year. Episodes including: Rachael recounting the worst day of her life when Micah passed away, and offering listeners a powerful message of hope to overcome their own worst days; Nick Vujicic discussing his childhood depression and failed suicide attempt that propelled him into a future where he is now an international speaker and the founder of Life without Limbs; and Davey Blackburn sharing the harrowing story of the murders of his wife and unborn child, and the healing prescription that God wrote for him that has enabled him to now live life abundantly. While there were many inspiring moments from the last year, these are sure to infuse you with hope and strength as you press into the Lord in whatever circumstances you might be facing. <br/></b><br/></p><p><a href='https://rachaelflick.com/'><b>Rachaelflick.com</b></a></p><p><b>contact@rachaelflick.com</b></p><p><br/><br/></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 27 Dec 2021 10:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>The Hopecast-Episode 64-The Significance of Father/Daughter Relationships with Dr. Michelle Watson Canfield </itunes:title>
    <title>The Hopecast-Episode 64-The Significance of Father/Daughter Relationships with Dr. Michelle Watson Canfield </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Michelle Watson Canfield is an expert on father/daughter relationships. You could even call her “The Dad Whisperer” as her podcast title reflects. After yearning for a deeper relationship with her own dad, Dr. Michelle has taken both her personal and professional experience as a licensed professional counselor and developed resources to help dads cultivate meaningful relationships with their daughters. On today’s episode of The Hopecast, Dr. Michelle sits down with Rachael to discuss the ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>Dr. Michelle Watson Canfield is an expert on father/daughter relationships. You could even call her “The Dad Whisperer” as her podcast title reflects. After yearning for a deeper relationship with her own dad, Dr. Michelle has taken both her personal and professional experience as a licensed professional counselor and developed resources to help dads cultivate meaningful relationships with their daughters. On today’s episode of </b><b><em>The Hopecast</em></b><b>, Dr. Michelle sits down with Rachael to discuss the importance of fathers. Dr. Michelle shares the “Five Ls” from her book, </b><b><em>Let’s Talk: Conversation Starters for Dads and Daughters</em></b><b>. She also provides encouragement for all dads, and for the ones who have strained relationships with their daughters, offers advice for how to move forward. <br/></b><br/></p><p><a href='https://rachaelflick.com/'><b>Rachaelflick.com</b></a></p><p><b>contact@rachaelflick.com</b></p><p><a href='https://www.drmichellewatson.com/theabbaproject'><b>The Abba Project</b></a></p><p><a href='https://www.drmichellewatson.com/'><b>Dr. Michelle Watson Canfield</b></a></p><p><a href='https://www.drmichellewatson.com/letstalk'><b><em>Let’s Talk: Conversation Starters for Dads and Daughters</em></b></a><b> (book) </b></p><p><a href='https://www.drmichellewatson.com/podcast'><b>The Dad Whisperer Podcast</b></a></p><p><a href='https://fathers.com/'><b>National Center for Fathering </b></a></p><p><br/><br/></p><p><br/></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Dr. Michelle Watson Canfield is an expert on father/daughter relationships. You could even call her “The Dad Whisperer” as her podcast title reflects. After yearning for a deeper relationship with her own dad, Dr. Michelle has taken both her personal and professional experience as a licensed professional counselor and developed resources to help dads cultivate meaningful relationships with their daughters. On today’s episode of </b><b><em>The Hopecast</em></b><b>, Dr. Michelle sits down with Rachael to discuss the importance of fathers. Dr. Michelle shares the “Five Ls” from her book, </b><b><em>Let’s Talk: Conversation Starters for Dads and Daughters</em></b><b>. She also provides encouragement for all dads, and for the ones who have strained relationships with their daughters, offers advice for how to move forward. <br/></b><br/></p><p><a href='https://rachaelflick.com/'><b>Rachaelflick.com</b></a></p><p><b>contact@rachaelflick.com</b></p><p><a href='https://www.drmichellewatson.com/theabbaproject'><b>The Abba Project</b></a></p><p><a href='https://www.drmichellewatson.com/'><b>Dr. Michelle Watson Canfield</b></a></p><p><a href='https://www.drmichellewatson.com/letstalk'><b><em>Let’s Talk: Conversation Starters for Dads and Daughters</em></b></a><b> (book) </b></p><p><a href='https://www.drmichellewatson.com/podcast'><b>The Dad Whisperer Podcast</b></a></p><p><a href='https://fathers.com/'><b>National Center for Fathering </b></a></p><p><br/><br/></p><p><br/></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:author>Rachael Flick</itunes:author>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 20 Dec 2021 23:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>The Hopecast with Rachael Flick-Episode 63- Hercules, the Hero you Remember: Now With Real Life - Kevin and Sam Sorbo</itunes:title>
    <title>The Hopecast with Rachael Flick-Episode 63- Hercules, the Hero you Remember: Now With Real Life - Kevin and Sam Sorbo</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[From unstoppable, heroic Hercules, to fighting for his life, actor Kevin Sorbo has been from the peak of Hollywood hill, to the valley of the OR. Today’s episode of The Hopecast, features an honest conversation between Rachael and actors Kevin and Sam Sorbo. Kevin talks about his health crisis that began when he was on set filming the popular Hercules television series. While he nearly lost his life, he documented the whole experience in a book, which opened him up to a leadership role he nev...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>From unstoppable, heroic Hercules, to fighting for his life, actor Kevin Sorbo has been from the peak of Hollywood hill, to the valley of the OR. Today’s episode of </b><b><em>The Hopecast</em></b><b>, features an honest conversation between Rachael and actors Kevin and Sam Sorbo. Kevin talks about his health crisis that began when he was on set filming the popular </b><b><em>Hercules</em></b><b> television series. While he nearly lost his life, he documented the whole experience in a book, which opened him up to a leadership role he never imagined. The Sorbos discuss how they stand firm in their Christian faith, even in the entertainment industry. They talk about the power of facing adversity with joy, how to make failure a positive experience and also share some of their most recent endeavors. </b></p><p><a href='https://rachaelflick.com/'><b>Rachaelflick.com</b></a></p><p><b>contact@rachaelflick.com</b></p><p><a href='https://www.sorbostudios.com/kevin'><b>Kevin Sorbo</b></a></p><p><a href='https://www.samsorbo.com/'><b>Sam Sorbo</b></a></p><p><a href='https://www.sorbostudios.com/product-page/true-strength'><b><em>True Strength</em></b></a><b> (book)</b></p><p><a href='https://www.sorbostudios.com/product-page/true-faith'><b><em>True Faith</em></b></a><b> (book)</b></p><p><a href='https://www.sorbostudios.com/product-page/words-for-warriors'><b><em>Words for Warriors</em></b></a><b> (book)</b></p><p><a href='https://www.bleedingbluemovie.com/home'><b><em>Bleeding Blue</em></b></a><b> (movie)</b></p><p><br/><br/></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>From unstoppable, heroic Hercules, to fighting for his life, actor Kevin Sorbo has been from the peak of Hollywood hill, to the valley of the OR. Today’s episode of </b><b><em>The Hopecast</em></b><b>, features an honest conversation between Rachael and actors Kevin and Sam Sorbo. Kevin talks about his health crisis that began when he was on set filming the popular </b><b><em>Hercules</em></b><b> television series. While he nearly lost his life, he documented the whole experience in a book, which opened him up to a leadership role he never imagined. The Sorbos discuss how they stand firm in their Christian faith, even in the entertainment industry. They talk about the power of facing adversity with joy, how to make failure a positive experience and also share some of their most recent endeavors. </b></p><p><a href='https://rachaelflick.com/'><b>Rachaelflick.com</b></a></p><p><b>contact@rachaelflick.com</b></p><p><a href='https://www.sorbostudios.com/kevin'><b>Kevin Sorbo</b></a></p><p><a href='https://www.samsorbo.com/'><b>Sam Sorbo</b></a></p><p><a href='https://www.sorbostudios.com/product-page/true-strength'><b><em>True Strength</em></b></a><b> (book)</b></p><p><a href='https://www.sorbostudios.com/product-page/true-faith'><b><em>True Faith</em></b></a><b> (book)</b></p><p><a href='https://www.sorbostudios.com/product-page/words-for-warriors'><b><em>Words for Warriors</em></b></a><b> (book)</b></p><p><a href='https://www.bleedingbluemovie.com/home'><b><em>Bleeding Blue</em></b></a><b> (movie)</b></p><p><br/><br/></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:author>Rachael Flick</itunes:author>
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    <itunes:title>The Hopecast-Episode 62-Darryl Strawberry Making Greatness: The Origin Story of One of Baseball&#39;s Greatest Athletes-Part 2</itunes:title>
    <title>The Hopecast-Episode 62-Darryl Strawberry Making Greatness: The Origin Story of One of Baseball&#39;s Greatest Athletes-Part 2</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[I watch a lot of superhero movies. Superman, Batman, Black Widow, the Hulk, Captain Marvel.  The hero’s journey always has a common thread of pain. The difference between the hero and the villain is what they chose to do with that pain and their great strength.  The Darryl Strawberry story has been shared under a microscope. The world championships and the seedy drug dens that led to suspensions.  But Darryl’s story didn’t  start or end there. Darryl shares the domestic vi...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>I watch a lot of superhero movies. Superman, Batman, Black Widow, the Hulk, Captain Marvel. </p><p>The hero’s journey always has a common thread of pain. The difference between the hero and the villain is what they chose to do with that pain and their great strength. </p><p>The <a href='https://www.facebook.com/TheRealDarrylStrawberry/?__cft__[0]=AZU9ygg7AntrR1o46-mmAoCvvgra1377iz156jUxwrUbLmjgNIHJQEnFePMX-_kmw5cZwTTVejCzCsACoRPpTXFIbzyGF12fHXZXTLEe-B2p7t7y6z1vJX8Hd6Xfn0R1bMjZbYbB72uhg8blP7mLmXj0&amp;__tn__=kK-R'>Darryl Strawberry</a> story has been shared under a microscope. The world championships and the seedy drug dens that led to suspensions. </p><p>But Darryl’s story didn’t  start or end there. Darryl shares the domestic violence in his childhood home and the physical abuse of his father growing up. He decided that he would overcome the message of his father, &quot;that Darryl would never become anything of worth or substance,&quot; by setting his sights on baseball as an outlet and place where he could excel. <br/><br/>Becoming a celebrity athlete took Darryl from poverty to the &quot;golden child&quot; of sports. But the money, women and drugs wouldn&apos;t fill the brokenness and emptiness of his abusive, absent father. <br/><br/>While raising Darryl and his five siblings, Darryl&apos;s mom invested in him, and her unconditional care and faithfulness instilled the character that would later help Darryl rise above the addictions that consumed his life.  The unconditional love of his mom and his wife gave him hope to get clean and share the Source of his metamorphosis. Listen in to share part one of his origin story. </p><p><a href='https://findingyourway.com/'>https://findingyourway.com</a><br/><br/></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I watch a lot of superhero movies. Superman, Batman, Black Widow, the Hulk, Captain Marvel. </p><p>The hero’s journey always has a common thread of pain. The difference between the hero and the villain is what they chose to do with that pain and their great strength. </p><p>The <a href='https://www.facebook.com/TheRealDarrylStrawberry/?__cft__[0]=AZU9ygg7AntrR1o46-mmAoCvvgra1377iz156jUxwrUbLmjgNIHJQEnFePMX-_kmw5cZwTTVejCzCsACoRPpTXFIbzyGF12fHXZXTLEe-B2p7t7y6z1vJX8Hd6Xfn0R1bMjZbYbB72uhg8blP7mLmXj0&amp;__tn__=kK-R'>Darryl Strawberry</a> story has been shared under a microscope. The world championships and the seedy drug dens that led to suspensions. </p><p>But Darryl’s story didn’t  start or end there. Darryl shares the domestic violence in his childhood home and the physical abuse of his father growing up. He decided that he would overcome the message of his father, &quot;that Darryl would never become anything of worth or substance,&quot; by setting his sights on baseball as an outlet and place where he could excel. <br/><br/>Becoming a celebrity athlete took Darryl from poverty to the &quot;golden child&quot; of sports. But the money, women and drugs wouldn&apos;t fill the brokenness and emptiness of his abusive, absent father. <br/><br/>While raising Darryl and his five siblings, Darryl&apos;s mom invested in him, and her unconditional care and faithfulness instilled the character that would later help Darryl rise above the addictions that consumed his life.  The unconditional love of his mom and his wife gave him hope to get clean and share the Source of his metamorphosis. Listen in to share part one of his origin story. </p><p><a href='https://findingyourway.com/'>https://findingyourway.com</a><br/><br/></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>The Hopecast-Episode 61-Darryl Strawberry Making Greatness: The Origin Story of One of Baseball&#39;s Greatest Athletes-Part 1</itunes:title>
    <title>The Hopecast-Episode 61-Darryl Strawberry Making Greatness: The Origin Story of One of Baseball&#39;s Greatest Athletes-Part 1</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[I watch a lot of superhero movies. Superman, Batman, Black Widow, the Hulk, Captain Marvel.  The hero’s journey always has a common thread of pain. The difference between the hero and the villain is what they chose to do with that pain and their great strength.  The Darryl Strawberry story has been shared under a microscope. The world championships and the seedy drug dens that led to suspensions.  But Darryl’s story didn’t  start or end there. Darryl shares the domestic vi...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>I watch a lot of superhero movies. Superman, Batman, Black Widow, the Hulk, Captain Marvel. </p><p>The hero’s journey always has a common thread of pain. The difference between the hero and the villain is what they chose to do with that pain and their great strength. </p><p>The <a href='https://www.facebook.com/TheRealDarrylStrawberry/?__cft__[0]=AZU9ygg7AntrR1o46-mmAoCvvgra1377iz156jUxwrUbLmjgNIHJQEnFePMX-_kmw5cZwTTVejCzCsACoRPpTXFIbzyGF12fHXZXTLEe-B2p7t7y6z1vJX8Hd6Xfn0R1bMjZbYbB72uhg8blP7mLmXj0&amp;__tn__=kK-R'>Darryl Strawberry</a> story has been shared under a microscope. The world championships and the seedy drug dens that led to suspensions. </p><p>But Darryl’s story didn’t  start or end there. Darryl shares the domestic violence in his childhood home and the physical abuse of his father growing up. He decided that he would overcome the message of his father, &quot;that Darryl would never become anything of worth or substance,&quot; by setting his sights on baseball as an outlet and place where he could excel. <br/><br/>Becoming a celebrity athlete took Darryl from poverty to the &quot;golden child&quot; of sports. But the money, women and drugs wouldn&apos;t fill the brokenness and emptiness of his abusive, absent father. <br/><br/>While raising Darryl and his five siblings, Darryl&apos;s mom invested in him, and her unconditional care and faithfulness instilled the character that would later help Darryl rise above the addictions that consumed his life.  The unconditional love of his mom and his wife gave him hope to get clean and share the Source of his metamorphosis. Listen in to share part one of his origin story. </p><p><a href='https://findingyourway.com'>https://findingyourway.com</a><br/><br/><br/></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I watch a lot of superhero movies. Superman, Batman, Black Widow, the Hulk, Captain Marvel. </p><p>The hero’s journey always has a common thread of pain. The difference between the hero and the villain is what they chose to do with that pain and their great strength. </p><p>The <a href='https://www.facebook.com/TheRealDarrylStrawberry/?__cft__[0]=AZU9ygg7AntrR1o46-mmAoCvvgra1377iz156jUxwrUbLmjgNIHJQEnFePMX-_kmw5cZwTTVejCzCsACoRPpTXFIbzyGF12fHXZXTLEe-B2p7t7y6z1vJX8Hd6Xfn0R1bMjZbYbB72uhg8blP7mLmXj0&amp;__tn__=kK-R'>Darryl Strawberry</a> story has been shared under a microscope. The world championships and the seedy drug dens that led to suspensions. </p><p>But Darryl’s story didn’t  start or end there. Darryl shares the domestic violence in his childhood home and the physical abuse of his father growing up. He decided that he would overcome the message of his father, &quot;that Darryl would never become anything of worth or substance,&quot; by setting his sights on baseball as an outlet and place where he could excel. <br/><br/>Becoming a celebrity athlete took Darryl from poverty to the &quot;golden child&quot; of sports. But the money, women and drugs wouldn&apos;t fill the brokenness and emptiness of his abusive, absent father. <br/><br/>While raising Darryl and his five siblings, Darryl&apos;s mom invested in him, and her unconditional care and faithfulness instilled the character that would later help Darryl rise above the addictions that consumed his life.  The unconditional love of his mom and his wife gave him hope to get clean and share the Source of his metamorphosis. Listen in to share part one of his origin story. </p><p><a href='https://findingyourway.com'>https://findingyourway.com</a><br/><br/><br/></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>The Hopecast-Episode 60-Surrendering to Grief and Redefining Hope After an Unwanted Divorce with Leeanna Tankersley Pt. 2</itunes:title>
    <title>The Hopecast-Episode 60-Surrendering to Grief and Redefining Hope After an Unwanted Divorce with Leeanna Tankersley Pt. 2</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today’s episode of The Hopecast features part 2 of Rachael’s conversation with Leeanna Tankersley. After being hit with the unexpected and unwanted news that her husband was seeking a divorce, Leeanna’s world flipped upside down. In the previous episode she shared what it was like for her in the aftermath as she processed grief and tried to come to terms with her life that felt like shattered pieces of broken glass. In this episode, Leeanna explains how she learned to surrender to the work Go...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>Today’s episode of </b><b><em>The Hopecast</em></b><b> features part 2 of Rachael’s conversation with Leeanna Tankersley. After being hit with the unexpected and unwanted news that her husband was seeking a divorce, Leeanna’s world flipped upside down. In the previous episode she shared what it was like for her in the aftermath as she processed grief and tried to come to terms with her life that felt like shattered pieces of broken glass. In this episode, Leeanna explains how she learned to surrender to the work God was doing in her life and how her book, </b><b><em>Hope Anyway</em></b><b>, was birthed out of that process. She says that there is no shortcut through grief, and that our power lies in choosing to let go of all the outcomes we had hoped for, in order to accept the mystery of God. </b></p><p><a href='https://rachaelflick.com/'><b>Rachaelflick.com</b></a></p><p><b>contact@rachaelflick.com</b></p><p><a href='https://www.leeanatankersley.com/'><b>Leanna’s Website</b></a></p><p><a href='https://www.leeanatankersley.com/hope-anyway/'><b><em>Hope Anyway</em></b></a><b> (book) </b></p><p><a href='https://www.facebook.com/tankersleyleeana'><b>Leeanna Tankersley</b></a><b> (Facebook) </b></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Today’s episode of </b><b><em>The Hopecast</em></b><b> features part 2 of Rachael’s conversation with Leeanna Tankersley. After being hit with the unexpected and unwanted news that her husband was seeking a divorce, Leeanna’s world flipped upside down. In the previous episode she shared what it was like for her in the aftermath as she processed grief and tried to come to terms with her life that felt like shattered pieces of broken glass. In this episode, Leeanna explains how she learned to surrender to the work God was doing in her life and how her book, </b><b><em>Hope Anyway</em></b><b>, was birthed out of that process. She says that there is no shortcut through grief, and that our power lies in choosing to let go of all the outcomes we had hoped for, in order to accept the mystery of God. </b></p><p><a href='https://rachaelflick.com/'><b>Rachaelflick.com</b></a></p><p><b>contact@rachaelflick.com</b></p><p><a href='https://www.leeanatankersley.com/'><b>Leanna’s Website</b></a></p><p><a href='https://www.leeanatankersley.com/hope-anyway/'><b><em>Hope Anyway</em></b></a><b> (book) </b></p><p><a href='https://www.facebook.com/tankersleyleeana'><b>Leeanna Tankersley</b></a><b> (Facebook) </b></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>The Hopecast-Episode 59-Surrendering to Grief and Redefining Hope After an Unwanted Divorce with Leeanna Tankersley Pt. 1 </itunes:title>
    <title>The Hopecast-Episode 59-Surrendering to Grief and Redefining Hope After an Unwanted Divorce with Leeanna Tankersley Pt. 1 </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[A mother of 3, Leeanna was shocked to receive the news that her husband wanted a divorce. In that season of deep pain and suffering, she decided to press into God with all that she had. Always having been a writer, Leeanna found herself processing her unexpected life circumstances through the written word, originally detailed for herself, but eventually a gift she was able to use to encourage others. On today’s episode of The Hopecast, Rachael sits down with Leeanna to hear about her story in...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>A mother of 3, Leeanna was shocked to receive the news that her husband wanted a divorce. In that season of deep pain and suffering, she decided to press into God with all that she had. Always having been a writer, Leeanna found herself processing her unexpected life circumstances through the written word, originally detailed for herself, but eventually a gift she was able to use to encourage others. On today’s episode of </b><b><em>The Hopecast</em></b><b>, Rachael sits down with Leeanna to hear about her story in more depth. Leeanna shares some of the most important lessons she learned through her grief and pain, such as: how to have hope when we don’t get the outcomes we want; processing grief; finding small pockets of joy and love in hard seasons; and what true resilience looks like. If you’re walking a tumultuous road, filled with debilitating heartache, this episode is sure to resonate and breathe life into you. </b></p><p><a href='https://rachaelflick.com/'><b>Rachaelflick.com</b></a></p><p><b>contact@rachaelflick.com</b></p><p><a href='https://www.leeanatankersley.com/'><b>Leeanna’s Website</b></a></p><p><a href='https://www.leeanatankersley.com/hope-anyway/'><b><em>Hope Anyway</em></b></a><b> (book) </b></p><p><a href='https://www.facebook.com/tankersleyleeana'><b>Leeanna Tankersley</b></a><b> (Facebook) </b></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>A mother of 3, Leeanna was shocked to receive the news that her husband wanted a divorce. In that season of deep pain and suffering, she decided to press into God with all that she had. Always having been a writer, Leeanna found herself processing her unexpected life circumstances through the written word, originally detailed for herself, but eventually a gift she was able to use to encourage others. On today’s episode of </b><b><em>The Hopecast</em></b><b>, Rachael sits down with Leeanna to hear about her story in more depth. Leeanna shares some of the most important lessons she learned through her grief and pain, such as: how to have hope when we don’t get the outcomes we want; processing grief; finding small pockets of joy and love in hard seasons; and what true resilience looks like. If you’re walking a tumultuous road, filled with debilitating heartache, this episode is sure to resonate and breathe life into you. </b></p><p><a href='https://rachaelflick.com/'><b>Rachaelflick.com</b></a></p><p><b>contact@rachaelflick.com</b></p><p><a href='https://www.leeanatankersley.com/'><b>Leeanna’s Website</b></a></p><p><a href='https://www.leeanatankersley.com/hope-anyway/'><b><em>Hope Anyway</em></b></a><b> (book) </b></p><p><a href='https://www.facebook.com/tankersleyleeana'><b>Leeanna Tankersley</b></a><b> (Facebook) </b></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>The Hopecast-Episode 58-Russ Jones: The Abide App. How Technology is Helping You Sleep and Lowering Your Anxiety </itunes:title>
    <title>The Hopecast-Episode 58-Russ Jones: The Abide App. How Technology is Helping You Sleep and Lowering Your Anxiety </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Not all meditation practices are created the same. Many forms are rooted in New Age and Buhdist ideologies, even if they seem innocent enough at first glance. Because of this, there is a danger that Christians often unknowingly open themselves up to on a spiritual level, while participating in guided meditations. On today’s episode of The Hopecast, Rachael sits down with Russ Jones, the executive producer of Abide, a biblical based meditation and sleep app. Russ explains why it’s important th...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>Not all meditation practices are created the same. Many forms are rooted in New Age and Buhdist ideologies, even if they seem innocent enough at first glance. Because of this, there is a danger that Christians often unknowingly open themselves up to on a spiritual level, while participating in guided meditations. On today’s episode of </b><b><em>The Hopecast</em></b><b>, Rachael sits down with Russ Jones, the executive producer of Abide, a biblical based meditation and sleep app. Russ explains why it’s important that Christians be aware of what type of meditations they participate in. He also shares more in depth how the Abide app is helping Christians cultivate better habits and richer practices surrounding their relationships with God. <br/></b><br/></p><p><a href='https://rachaelflick.com/'><b>Rachaelflick.com</b></a></p><p><b>contact@rachaelflick.com</b></p><p><a href='https://abide.com/'><b>Abide </b></a></p><p><br/><br/></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Not all meditation practices are created the same. Many forms are rooted in New Age and Buhdist ideologies, even if they seem innocent enough at first glance. Because of this, there is a danger that Christians often unknowingly open themselves up to on a spiritual level, while participating in guided meditations. On today’s episode of </b><b><em>The Hopecast</em></b><b>, Rachael sits down with Russ Jones, the executive producer of Abide, a biblical based meditation and sleep app. Russ explains why it’s important that Christians be aware of what type of meditations they participate in. He also shares more in depth how the Abide app is helping Christians cultivate better habits and richer practices surrounding their relationships with God. <br/></b><br/></p><p><a href='https://rachaelflick.com/'><b>Rachaelflick.com</b></a></p><p><b>contact@rachaelflick.com</b></p><p><a href='https://abide.com/'><b>Abide </b></a></p><p><br/><br/></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Fri, 05 Nov 2021 17:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>The Hopecast-Episode 57-We Can Overcome: Service, Sacrifice and Commitment with Lt. Col. Allen West Pt. 2 </itunes:title>
    <title>The Hopecast-Episode 57-We Can Overcome: Service, Sacrifice and Commitment with Lt. Col. Allen West Pt. 2 </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today’s episode of The Hopecast  features part 2 of Rachael’s conversation with Lt. Col. Allen West. Col. West challenged the notion that racism is as prevalent in society as the media is working hard to convince people of. He speaks to ‘victim mentality’ and explains how America is pro equal opportunity, not equal outcomes. In a world of chaos and uncertainty, Col. West challenges believers to be stabilizers in their community, not swayed by sin, corruption, or heated political issues, ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>T<b>oday’s episode of </b><b><em>The Hopecast</em></b><b>  features part 2 of Rachael’s conversation with Lt. Col. Allen West. Col. West challenged the notion that racism is as prevalent in society as the media is working hard to convince people of. He speaks to ‘victim mentality’ and explains how America is pro equal opportunity, not equal outcomes. In a world of chaos and uncertainty, Col. West challenges believers to be stabilizers in their community, not swayed by sin, corruption, or heated political issues, often created to manipulate and control the masses. Col. West also shares with listeners the powerful work of The Hope Center, where he currently serves as president. </b></p><p><a href='https://rachaelflick.com/'><b>Rachaelflick.com</b></a></p><p><b>contact@rachaelflick.com</b></p><p><a href='https://www.instagram.com/allenbwest/'><b>@allenbwest</b></a><b> (Instagram)</b></p><p><a href='https://www.facebook.com/AllenBWest'><b>Allen West</b></a><b> (Facebook) </b></p><p><a href='https://www.amazon.com/We-Can-Overcome-Conservative-Manifesto/dp/1612544339'><b><em>We Can Overcome: An American Black Conservative Manifesto</em></b></a><b> (book) </b></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>T<b>oday’s episode of </b><b><em>The Hopecast</em></b><b>  features part 2 of Rachael’s conversation with Lt. Col. Allen West. Col. West challenged the notion that racism is as prevalent in society as the media is working hard to convince people of. He speaks to ‘victim mentality’ and explains how America is pro equal opportunity, not equal outcomes. In a world of chaos and uncertainty, Col. West challenges believers to be stabilizers in their community, not swayed by sin, corruption, or heated political issues, often created to manipulate and control the masses. Col. West also shares with listeners the powerful work of The Hope Center, where he currently serves as president. </b></p><p><a href='https://rachaelflick.com/'><b>Rachaelflick.com</b></a></p><p><b>contact@rachaelflick.com</b></p><p><a href='https://www.instagram.com/allenbwest/'><b>@allenbwest</b></a><b> (Instagram)</b></p><p><a href='https://www.facebook.com/AllenBWest'><b>Allen West</b></a><b> (Facebook) </b></p><p><a href='https://www.amazon.com/We-Can-Overcome-Conservative-Manifesto/dp/1612544339'><b><em>We Can Overcome: An American Black Conservative Manifesto</em></b></a><b> (book) </b></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>The Hopecast-Episode 56-We Can Overcome: Service, Sacrifice and Commitment with Lt. Col. Allen West Pt. 1 </itunes:title>
    <title>The Hopecast-Episode 56-We Can Overcome: Service, Sacrifice and Commitment with Lt. Col. Allen West Pt. 1 </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Lt. Col. Allen West shares the simple, achievable principles that his family instilled in him that contributed to his military and political success. Born into poverty in a "blacks only" hospital, Col. West chose to follow in his father's footsteps by serving in the US Army. West completed tours in combat, earning the honor of the Bronze Star. Lt. Col. West describes how his role models, including Booker T. Washington, empowered him to break glass ceilings, climb ladders of ranking and achiev...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>Lt. Col. Allen West shares the simple, achievable principles that his family instilled in him that contributed to his military and political success. Born into poverty in a &quot;blacks only&quot; hospital, Col. West chose to follow in his father&apos;s footsteps by serving in the US Army. West completed tours in combat, earning the honor of the Bronze Star. Lt. Col. West describes how his role models, including Booker T. Washington, empowered him to break glass ceilings, climb ladders of ranking and achieve political influence. Lt. Col. West believes the simplicity of his father and mother&apos;s support is a strategy for influencing and rebuilding the nuclear family as a pathway for personal growth and success. </b></p><p><a href='https://rachaelflick.com/'><b>Rachaelflick.com</b></a></p><p><b>contact@rachaelflick.com</b></p><p><a href='https://www.instagram.com/allenbwest/'><b>@allenbwest</b></a><b> (Instagram)</b></p><p><a href='https://www.facebook.com/AllenBWest'><b>Allen West</b></a><b> (Facebook) </b></p><p><a href='https://www.amazon.com/We-Can-Overcome-Conservative-Manifesto/dp/1612544339'><b><em>We Can Overcome: An American Black Conservative Manifesto</em></b></a><b> (book) </b></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Lt. Col. Allen West shares the simple, achievable principles that his family instilled in him that contributed to his military and political success. Born into poverty in a &quot;blacks only&quot; hospital, Col. West chose to follow in his father&apos;s footsteps by serving in the US Army. West completed tours in combat, earning the honor of the Bronze Star. Lt. Col. West describes how his role models, including Booker T. Washington, empowered him to break glass ceilings, climb ladders of ranking and achieve political influence. Lt. Col. West believes the simplicity of his father and mother&apos;s support is a strategy for influencing and rebuilding the nuclear family as a pathway for personal growth and success. </b></p><p><a href='https://rachaelflick.com/'><b>Rachaelflick.com</b></a></p><p><b>contact@rachaelflick.com</b></p><p><a href='https://www.instagram.com/allenbwest/'><b>@allenbwest</b></a><b> (Instagram)</b></p><p><a href='https://www.facebook.com/AllenBWest'><b>Allen West</b></a><b> (Facebook) </b></p><p><a href='https://www.amazon.com/We-Can-Overcome-Conservative-Manifesto/dp/1612544339'><b><em>We Can Overcome: An American Black Conservative Manifesto</em></b></a><b> (book) </b></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>The Hopecast-Episode 55-The Effects of Sexual Betrayal with Dr. Sheri Keffer</itunes:title>
    <title>The Hopecast-Episode 55-The Effects of Sexual Betrayal with Dr. Sheri Keffer</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The effects of sexual betrayal can be detrimental to any relationship, and can leave one’s partner emotionally devastated. But just how damaging can this impact be? What are the psychological and physiological implications that this type of betrayal has on the brain? On today’s episode of The Hopecast, Rachael Flick sits down with author, speaker and therapist of more than 20 years, Dr. Sheri Keffer.. Dr. Keffer answers those very questions and also shares from her own personal and profession...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>The effects of sexual betrayal can be detrimental to any relationship, and can leave one’s partner emotionally devastated. But just how damaging can this impact be? What are the psychological and physiological implications that this type of betrayal has on the brain? On today’s episode of </b><b><em>The Hopecast</em></b><b>, Rachael Flick sits down with author, speaker and therapist of more than 20 years, Dr. Sheri Keffer.. Dr. Keffer answers those very questions and also shares from her own personal and professional experiences that healing from such pain and moving forward in wholeness is possible. </b></p><p><a href='https://rachaelflick.com/'><b>Rachaelflick.com</b></a></p><p><b>contact@rachaelflick.com</b></p><p><a href='https://www.braveone.com/'><b>Dr. Sheri Keffer</b></a><b> (website)</b></p><p><a href='https://www.braveone.com/book'><b><em>Intimate Deception</em></b></a><b> (book) </b></p><p><a href='https://www.instagram.com/drsherikeffer/'><b>@drsherikeffer</b></a><b> (Instagram) </b></p><p><a href='https://www.facebook.com/drsherikeffer'><b>Dr. Sheri Keffer</b></a><b> (Facebook)</b></p><p><br/></p><p><br/></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>The effects of sexual betrayal can be detrimental to any relationship, and can leave one’s partner emotionally devastated. But just how damaging can this impact be? What are the psychological and physiological implications that this type of betrayal has on the brain? On today’s episode of </b><b><em>The Hopecast</em></b><b>, Rachael Flick sits down with author, speaker and therapist of more than 20 years, Dr. Sheri Keffer.. Dr. Keffer answers those very questions and also shares from her own personal and professional experiences that healing from such pain and moving forward in wholeness is possible. </b></p><p><a href='https://rachaelflick.com/'><b>Rachaelflick.com</b></a></p><p><b>contact@rachaelflick.com</b></p><p><a href='https://www.braveone.com/'><b>Dr. Sheri Keffer</b></a><b> (website)</b></p><p><a href='https://www.braveone.com/book'><b><em>Intimate Deception</em></b></a><b> (book) </b></p><p><a href='https://www.instagram.com/drsherikeffer/'><b>@drsherikeffer</b></a><b> (Instagram) </b></p><p><a href='https://www.facebook.com/drsherikeffer'><b>Dr. Sheri Keffer</b></a><b> (Facebook)</b></p><p><br/></p><p><br/></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>The Hopecast-Episode 54-Hardship, Deception and the Story of God’s Redemption with Alex McFarland </itunes:title>
    <title>The Hopecast-Episode 54-Hardship, Deception and the Story of God’s Redemption with Alex McFarland </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[On today’s episode of The Hopecast, Rachael sits down with author, speaker and apologist, Alex McFarland. Growing up on a farm that had been in his family for decades, Alex was no stranger to hard work. During his teen years, a lie his father had been keeping from the family erupted to the surface, flipping the life Alex once knew completely on its head. What was revealed pushed Alex to self medicate with alcohol and settle into a life of sin. But God. Alex eventually accepted Christ as his L...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>On today’s episode of </b><b><em>The Hopecast</em></b><b>, Rachael sits down with author, speaker and apologist, Alex McFarland. Growing up on a farm that had been in his family for decades, Alex was no stranger to hard work. During his teen years, a lie his father had been keeping from the family erupted to the surface, flipping the life Alex once knew completely on its head. What was revealed pushed Alex to self medicate with alcohol and settle into a life of sin. But God. Alex eventually accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior while he was in college and his life has never been the same since. Today, Alex shares with listeners the essential elements of a healthy spiritual life. <br/></b><br/></p><p><a href='https://rachaelflick.com/'><b>Rachaelflick.com</b></a></p><p><b>contact@rachaelflick.com</b></p><p><a href='https://alexmcfarland.com/'><b>Alex McFarland</b></a></p><p><a href='https://alexmcfarland.com/book/the-assault-on-america-how-to-defend-our-nation-before-its-too-late/'><b><em>The Assault on America</em></b></a><b> (book)</b></p><p><br/><br/></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>On today’s episode of </b><b><em>The Hopecast</em></b><b>, Rachael sits down with author, speaker and apologist, Alex McFarland. Growing up on a farm that had been in his family for decades, Alex was no stranger to hard work. During his teen years, a lie his father had been keeping from the family erupted to the surface, flipping the life Alex once knew completely on its head. What was revealed pushed Alex to self medicate with alcohol and settle into a life of sin. But God. Alex eventually accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior while he was in college and his life has never been the same since. Today, Alex shares with listeners the essential elements of a healthy spiritual life. <br/></b><br/></p><p><a href='https://rachaelflick.com/'><b>Rachaelflick.com</b></a></p><p><b>contact@rachaelflick.com</b></p><p><a href='https://alexmcfarland.com/'><b>Alex McFarland</b></a></p><p><a href='https://alexmcfarland.com/book/the-assault-on-america-how-to-defend-our-nation-before-its-too-late/'><b><em>The Assault on America</em></b></a><b> (book)</b></p><p><br/><br/></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>The Hopecast-Episode 53-Ending the Cycle of Father Wounds with Dr. Bob Reccord Pt. 2</itunes:title>
    <title>The Hopecast-Episode 53-Ending the Cycle of Father Wounds with Dr. Bob Reccord Pt. 2</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[His mother dying due to child-bearing complications, left Dr. Bob Reccord and his brothers solely in the care of a father with substance use disorder, and then ultimately in the care of an emotionally unhealthy adopted father. While his upbringing was filled with grief and misfortune, Dr. Reccord turned his pain into his passion and now equips men all over the world to be good fathers. In this part-two episode, Rachael and Dr. Reccord review the Father Wound Assessment out of his latest book,...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>His mother dying due to child-bearing complications, left Dr. Bob Reccord and his brothers solely in the care of a father with substance use disorder, and then ultimately in the care of an emotionally unhealthy adopted father. While his upbringing was filled with grief and misfortune, Dr. Reccord turned his pain into his passion and now equips men all over the world to be good fathers. In this part-two episode, Rachael and Dr. Reccord review the Father Wound Assessment out of his latest book, </b><b><em>Ending the Cycle of Father Wounds</em></b><b>. Dr. Reccord explains the need for churches to better support men, and also encourages listeners that it’s never too late to become a more healthy parent. <br/></b><br/></p><p><a href='https://rachaelflick.com/'><b>Rachaelflick.com</b></a></p><p><b>contact@rachaelflick.com</b></p><p><a href='https://tliministries.com/bob-reccord-bio/'><b>Bob’s Website</b></a></p><p><a href='https://tliministries.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/FATHER-WOUND-ASSESSMENT.pdf'><b>Free Father Wound Assessment </b></a></p><p><a href='http://www.dpztechnology.com/tli-book-store#!/Ending-the-Cycle-of-Father-Wounds/p/365784488/category=5249922'><b><em>Ending the Cycle of Father Wounds</em></b></a><b> (book)</b></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>His mother dying due to child-bearing complications, left Dr. Bob Reccord and his brothers solely in the care of a father with substance use disorder, and then ultimately in the care of an emotionally unhealthy adopted father. While his upbringing was filled with grief and misfortune, Dr. Reccord turned his pain into his passion and now equips men all over the world to be good fathers. In this part-two episode, Rachael and Dr. Reccord review the Father Wound Assessment out of his latest book, </b><b><em>Ending the Cycle of Father Wounds</em></b><b>. Dr. Reccord explains the need for churches to better support men, and also encourages listeners that it’s never too late to become a more healthy parent. <br/></b><br/></p><p><a href='https://rachaelflick.com/'><b>Rachaelflick.com</b></a></p><p><b>contact@rachaelflick.com</b></p><p><a href='https://tliministries.com/bob-reccord-bio/'><b>Bob’s Website</b></a></p><p><a href='https://tliministries.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/FATHER-WOUND-ASSESSMENT.pdf'><b>Free Father Wound Assessment </b></a></p><p><a href='http://www.dpztechnology.com/tli-book-store#!/Ending-the-Cycle-of-Father-Wounds/p/365784488/category=5249922'><b><em>Ending the Cycle of Father Wounds</em></b></a><b> (book)</b></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>The Hopecast-Episode 52-Ending the Cycle of Father Wounds with Dr. Bob Reccord Pt. 1</itunes:title>
    <title>The Hopecast-Episode 52-Ending the Cycle of Father Wounds with Dr. Bob Reccord Pt. 1</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[71% of high school dropouts, 85% of minors in prison, 63% of youth suicides and 71% of teen preganancies come from fatherless homes. These staggering statistics are a mere few that speak to the undeniable significance of fathers. The absence of a father figure in his youth propelled Dr. Bob Reccord into adulthood with a burning desire to equip men to be healthy and emotionally available to their families. On this episode of The Hopecast, Dr. Reccord shares that passion with listeners, while a...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>71% of high school dropouts, 85% of minors in prison, 63% of youth suicides and 71% of teen preganancies come from fatherless homes. These staggering statistics are a mere few that speak to the undeniable significance of fathers. The absence of a father figure in his youth propelled Dr. Bob Reccord into adulthood with a burning desire to equip men to be healthy and emotionally available to their families. On this episode of </b><b><em>The Hopecast</em></b><b>, Dr. Reccord shares that passion with listeners, while addressing generational father wounds and exposing societal lies about masculinity. <br/></b><br/></p><p><a href='https://rachaelflick.com/'><b>Rachaelflick.com</b></a></p><p><b>contact@rachaelflick.com</b></p><p><a href='https://tliministries.com/bob-reccord-bio/'><b>Bob’s Website</b></a></p><p><a href='http://www.dpztechnology.com/tli-book-store#!/Ending-the-Cycle-of-Father-Wounds/p/365784488/category=5249922'><b><em>Ending the Cycle of Father Wounds</em></b></a><b> (book)</b></p><p><a href='https://www.kendrickbrotherscatalogue.com/showmethefather/'><b><em>Show Me the Father</em></b></a><b> (movie)</b></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>71% of high school dropouts, 85% of minors in prison, 63% of youth suicides and 71% of teen preganancies come from fatherless homes. These staggering statistics are a mere few that speak to the undeniable significance of fathers. The absence of a father figure in his youth propelled Dr. Bob Reccord into adulthood with a burning desire to equip men to be healthy and emotionally available to their families. On this episode of </b><b><em>The Hopecast</em></b><b>, Dr. Reccord shares that passion with listeners, while addressing generational father wounds and exposing societal lies about masculinity. <br/></b><br/></p><p><a href='https://rachaelflick.com/'><b>Rachaelflick.com</b></a></p><p><b>contact@rachaelflick.com</b></p><p><a href='https://tliministries.com/bob-reccord-bio/'><b>Bob’s Website</b></a></p><p><a href='http://www.dpztechnology.com/tli-book-store#!/Ending-the-Cycle-of-Father-Wounds/p/365784488/category=5249922'><b><em>Ending the Cycle of Father Wounds</em></b></a><b> (book)</b></p><p><a href='https://www.kendrickbrotherscatalogue.com/showmethefather/'><b><em>Show Me the Father</em></b></a><b> (movie)</b></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 20 Sep 2021 10:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>The Hopecast-Episode 51-Nick Vujicic-Part 2</itunes:title>
    <title>The Hopecast-Episode 51-Nick Vujicic-Part 2</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Some would argue that our world has never faced such a politically heated time. With debates on any given issue firing off left and right, it can be hard for Christians in particular to know what truth is and how to stand for it. During  part-2 of the interview between Rachael Flick and Nick Vujicic, the two discuss the topic of abortion in particular. Rachael opens up, for the first time, about getting an abortion as a teenager and how that decision still affects her to this day. She ex...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>Some would argue that our world has never faced such a politically heated time. With debates on any given issue firing off left and right, it can be hard for Christians in particular to know what truth is and how to stand for it. During  part-2 of the interview between Rachael Flick and Nick Vujicic, the two discuss the topic of abortion in particular. Rachael opens up, for the first time, about getting an abortion as a teenager and how that decision still affects her to this day. She explains that abortion is nothing more than an empty promise to “fix” something, but that it leaves you with pain and regret. While abortion is a sin, Rachael leaves listeners with hopeful assurance that forgiveness and redemption are found in Jesus. </b></p><p><a href='https://rachaelflick.com/'><b>Rachaelflick.com</b></a></p><p><b>contact@rachaelflick.com</b></p><p><a href='https://nickvujicic.com/'><b>https://nickvujicic.com/</b></a></p><p><a href='https://www.prolifebank.com/'><b>ProLifeBank</b></a></p><p><b>Facebook: </b><a href='https://www.facebook.com/NickVujicic'><b>Nick Vujicic </b></a></p><p><b>Youtube: </b><a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCchPXJ45rWh5BMXbrWmaMTA'><b>Nick Vujicic Official Channel</b></a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Some would argue that our world has never faced such a politically heated time. With debates on any given issue firing off left and right, it can be hard for Christians in particular to know what truth is and how to stand for it. During  part-2 of the interview between Rachael Flick and Nick Vujicic, the two discuss the topic of abortion in particular. Rachael opens up, for the first time, about getting an abortion as a teenager and how that decision still affects her to this day. She explains that abortion is nothing more than an empty promise to “fix” something, but that it leaves you with pain and regret. While abortion is a sin, Rachael leaves listeners with hopeful assurance that forgiveness and redemption are found in Jesus. </b></p><p><a href='https://rachaelflick.com/'><b>Rachaelflick.com</b></a></p><p><b>contact@rachaelflick.com</b></p><p><a href='https://nickvujicic.com/'><b>https://nickvujicic.com/</b></a></p><p><a href='https://www.prolifebank.com/'><b>ProLifeBank</b></a></p><p><b>Facebook: </b><a href='https://www.facebook.com/NickVujicic'><b>Nick Vujicic </b></a></p><p><b>Youtube: </b><a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCchPXJ45rWh5BMXbrWmaMTA'><b>Nick Vujicic Official Channel</b></a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Sun, 12 Sep 2021 19:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>The Hopecast-Episode 50-Nick Vujicic-Part 1</itunes:title>
    <title>The Hopecast-Episode 50-Nick Vujicic-Part 1</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Born without arms or legs and getting bullied in school led Nick Vujicic to attempt suicide at just 10 years old. Little did Nick know at that time that God would eventually empower him to become a world renowned speaker and best-selling author. Nick sits down with Rachael in today’s episode of The Hopecast to share how God brought him from a time where he doubted that his life had a purpose, to where he’s at today. Nick talks about the importance of having a willing heart, and a mindset of g...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>Born without arms or legs and getting bullied in school led Nick Vujicic to attempt suicide at just 10 years old. Little did Nick know at that time that God would eventually empower him to become a world renowned speaker and best-selling author. Nick sits down with Rachael in today’s episode of </b><b><em>The Hopecast</em></b><b> to share how God brought him from a time where he doubted that his life had a purpose, to where he’s at today. Nick talks about the importance of having a willing heart, and a mindset of gratitude. He also explains the sneaky ways the Devil will try to keep God’s children in bondage, and how we can break free. Tune in for part one of this empowering message.  </b></p><p><a href='https://rachaelflick.com/'><b>Rachaelflick.com</b></a></p><p><b>contact@rachaelflick.com</b></p><p><a href='https://nickvujicic.com/'><b>https://nickvujicic.com/</b></a></p><p><a href='https://www.prolifebank.com/'><b>ProLifeBank</b></a></p><p><b>Facebook: </b><a href='https://www.facebook.com/NickVujicic'><b>Nick Vujicic </b></a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Born without arms or legs and getting bullied in school led Nick Vujicic to attempt suicide at just 10 years old. Little did Nick know at that time that God would eventually empower him to become a world renowned speaker and best-selling author. Nick sits down with Rachael in today’s episode of </b><b><em>The Hopecast</em></b><b> to share how God brought him from a time where he doubted that his life had a purpose, to where he’s at today. Nick talks about the importance of having a willing heart, and a mindset of gratitude. He also explains the sneaky ways the Devil will try to keep God’s children in bondage, and how we can break free. Tune in for part one of this empowering message.  </b></p><p><a href='https://rachaelflick.com/'><b>Rachaelflick.com</b></a></p><p><b>contact@rachaelflick.com</b></p><p><a href='https://nickvujicic.com/'><b>https://nickvujicic.com/</b></a></p><p><a href='https://www.prolifebank.com/'><b>ProLifeBank</b></a></p><p><b>Facebook: </b><a href='https://www.facebook.com/NickVujicic'><b>Nick Vujicic </b></a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:author>Rachael Flick</itunes:author>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 06 Sep 2021 19:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>The Hopecast-Episode 49-Hope for the Heart with guest June Hunt</itunes:title>
    <title>The Hopecast-Episode 49-Hope for the Heart with guest June Hunt</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[June Hunt, M.A., is an author, singer, speaker and founder of Hope For The Heart, a worldwide biblical counseling ministry. Her lifework has yielded landmark contributions in the field of Christian counseling. Hope For The Heart, which she founded in 1986, offers biblical hope and practical help – through biblical counsel, coaching and context for contemporary concerns – in more than 60 countries on 6 continents. Early family pain was the catalyst that shaped June’s compassionate heart. Later...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>June Hunt, M.A., is an author, singer, speaker and founder of Hope For The Heart, a worldwide biblical counseling ministry. Her lifework has yielded landmark contributions in the field of Christian counseling.</p><p>Hope For The Heart, which she founded in 1986, offers <em>biblical hope and practical help</em> – through biblical counsel, coaching and context for contemporary concerns – in more than 60 countries on 6 continents.</p><p>Early family pain was the catalyst that shaped June’s compassionate heart. Later as a youth director, and then becoming a college/career director, she became aware of the need for sound biblical counsel. This led June to a lifelong commitment to provide <em>God’s Truth for Today’s Problems</em>.</p><p>After years of teaching and research, she developed <em>Counseling Through The Bible</em>, a scripturally based counseling course addressing 100 topics, such as Marriage, Parenting and Boundaries … Anger, Addictions and Abuse … Depression, Stress and Suicide. These resources grew to become the 100-topic <em>Biblical Counseling Library</em>, which helps people move from wrong thinking to right thinking … and from wrong living to right living.</p><p>The ministry has steadily grown internationally. Many Hope For The Heart resources have been translated into over 35 languages with more translation requests coming in yearly. In 2002, her first international book, simply called <em>The Keys,</em> received the “Best Book of the Year” award when first launched in the St. Petersburg’s Book Fair. Today, Hope For The Heart partners with indigenous ministries, often in difficult-to-reach countries, to imbed tools and training to help leaders counsel, disciple and share the hope of Christ. Hope For The Heart reaches Chinese and Spanish language speakers around the globe with online counseling and training resources. We are crossing borders and language barriers by reaching into homes and hearts with the message of hope in Christ and application of God’s Word.</p><p>June is always on the go! Whether as a guest professor at colleges and seminaries or as a conference or broadcast speaker, she is grateful for every opportunity to share the hope of Christ, both nationally and internationally. June’s best-selling minibook series of 46 topics has sold over 1.5 million copies, especially in airports, grocery stores and drug stores. In 2017, the Hope For The Heart Bible Study Series launched, which includes six Bible studies on the topics of Anger, Depression, Forgiveness, Stress, Verbal and Emotional Abuse and Self-Worth. June’s passion to help others through biblical counsel is fueled by her joy in seeing a life changed through Christ. She gives interviews on a wide range of important topics, such as Childhood Sexual Abuse, Domestic Violence, and whatever hits the current news headlines.</p><p>Whether writing, speaking or singing, June Hunt is dedicated to presenting <em>God’s Truth for Today’s Problems</em>. Using sound, biblical methodology, inspired by Romans 12:2, she readily shares the truth that “a <em>changed mind</em> produces a <em>changed heart</em> … and a <em>changed heart</em> produces a <em>changed life</em>.”</p><p><a href='https://www.facebook.com/june.hunt.hope'>Connect with June on her Facebook page.</a></p><p><br/></p><p><br/></p><p><br/></p><p><br/></p><p><br/></p><p><br/></p><p><br/></p><p><br/></p><p><br/></p><p><br/><br/></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>June Hunt, M.A., is an author, singer, speaker and founder of Hope For The Heart, a worldwide biblical counseling ministry. Her lifework has yielded landmark contributions in the field of Christian counseling.</p><p>Hope For The Heart, which she founded in 1986, offers <em>biblical hope and practical help</em> – through biblical counsel, coaching and context for contemporary concerns – in more than 60 countries on 6 continents.</p><p>Early family pain was the catalyst that shaped June’s compassionate heart. Later as a youth director, and then becoming a college/career director, she became aware of the need for sound biblical counsel. This led June to a lifelong commitment to provide <em>God’s Truth for Today’s Problems</em>.</p><p>After years of teaching and research, she developed <em>Counseling Through The Bible</em>, a scripturally based counseling course addressing 100 topics, such as Marriage, Parenting and Boundaries … Anger, Addictions and Abuse … Depression, Stress and Suicide. These resources grew to become the 100-topic <em>Biblical Counseling Library</em>, which helps people move from wrong thinking to right thinking … and from wrong living to right living.</p><p>The ministry has steadily grown internationally. Many Hope For The Heart resources have been translated into over 35 languages with more translation requests coming in yearly. In 2002, her first international book, simply called <em>The Keys,</em> received the “Best Book of the Year” award when first launched in the St. Petersburg’s Book Fair. Today, Hope For The Heart partners with indigenous ministries, often in difficult-to-reach countries, to imbed tools and training to help leaders counsel, disciple and share the hope of Christ. Hope For The Heart reaches Chinese and Spanish language speakers around the globe with online counseling and training resources. We are crossing borders and language barriers by reaching into homes and hearts with the message of hope in Christ and application of God’s Word.</p><p>June is always on the go! Whether as a guest professor at colleges and seminaries or as a conference or broadcast speaker, she is grateful for every opportunity to share the hope of Christ, both nationally and internationally. June’s best-selling minibook series of 46 topics has sold over 1.5 million copies, especially in airports, grocery stores and drug stores. In 2017, the Hope For The Heart Bible Study Series launched, which includes six Bible studies on the topics of Anger, Depression, Forgiveness, Stress, Verbal and Emotional Abuse and Self-Worth. June’s passion to help others through biblical counsel is fueled by her joy in seeing a life changed through Christ. She gives interviews on a wide range of important topics, such as Childhood Sexual Abuse, Domestic Violence, and whatever hits the current news headlines.</p><p>Whether writing, speaking or singing, June Hunt is dedicated to presenting <em>God’s Truth for Today’s Problems</em>. Using sound, biblical methodology, inspired by Romans 12:2, she readily shares the truth that “a <em>changed mind</em> produces a <em>changed heart</em> … and a <em>changed heart</em> produces a <em>changed life</em>.”</p><p><a href='https://www.facebook.com/june.hunt.hope'>Connect with June on her Facebook page.</a></p><p><br/></p><p><br/></p><p><br/></p><p><br/></p><p><br/></p><p><br/></p><p><br/></p><p><br/></p><p><br/></p><p><br/><br/></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:author>Rachael Flick</itunes:author>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 23 Aug 2021 08:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>The Hopecast-Episode 48-Survive-Alive-Thrive with Overcomer, Mark Negley</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Many in the Christian community know what it’s like to have a “Job moment” or a “Job season” where we’re hit with a devastating blow or unexpected trauma. For today’s Hopecast guest, his Job moments came one after another for several years. Mark Negley knows what it’s like to live a life filled with trauma and hardship. From having a special needs son, to a cancer diagnosis, to his wife of 20 years committing suicide, Mark has experienced many low points. Yet through it all, he has remained s...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>Many in the Christian community know what it’s like to have a “Job moment” or a “Job season” where we’re hit with a devastating blow or unexpected trauma. For today’s Hopecast guest, his Job moments came one after another for several years. Mark Negley knows what it’s like to live a life filled with trauma and hardship. From having a special needs son, to a cancer diagnosis, to his wife of 20 years committing suicide, Mark has experienced many low points. Yet through it all, he has remained steadfast in his faith. Today, he’s sitting down with Rachael to share how he has found the strength to continually overcome, and how his ministry helps others do the same. </b></p><p><a href='https://rachaelflick.com/'><b>Rachaelflick.com</b></a></p><p><b>contact@rachaelflick.com</b></p><p><b>Book - </b><a href='https://greaterthanthat.org/product/survive-alive-thrive'><b><em>Survive-Alive-Thrive</em></b></a></p><p><a href='https://greaterthanthat.org/'><b>Greaterthanthat.org </b></a></p><p><br/><br/></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Many in the Christian community know what it’s like to have a “Job moment” or a “Job season” where we’re hit with a devastating blow or unexpected trauma. For today’s Hopecast guest, his Job moments came one after another for several years. Mark Negley knows what it’s like to live a life filled with trauma and hardship. From having a special needs son, to a cancer diagnosis, to his wife of 20 years committing suicide, Mark has experienced many low points. Yet through it all, he has remained steadfast in his faith. Today, he’s sitting down with Rachael to share how he has found the strength to continually overcome, and how his ministry helps others do the same. </b></p><p><a href='https://rachaelflick.com/'><b>Rachaelflick.com</b></a></p><p><b>contact@rachaelflick.com</b></p><p><b>Book - </b><a href='https://greaterthanthat.org/product/survive-alive-thrive'><b><em>Survive-Alive-Thrive</em></b></a></p><p><a href='https://greaterthanthat.org/'><b>Greaterthanthat.org </b></a></p><p><br/><br/></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>The Hopecast-Episode 47-Hope for Those Who are Grieving with guest Steve Arterburn </itunes:title>
    <title>The Hopecast-Episode 47-Hope for Those Who are Grieving with guest Steve Arterburn </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today’s episode of The Hopecast features a conversation between Rachael Flick and best-selling author and speaker, Steve Arterburn. Steve and Rachael exchange their stories of loss, while providing insight to listeners who might also be grieving, or those who are supporting someone who is grieving. Steve shares God’s desire for people who have been wounded, to let go of their offense and open themselves up to be loved again. The two discuss some of the stigma around psychotherapy, anxiety, an...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>Today’s episode of </b><b><em>The Hopecast</em></b><b> features a conversation between Rachael Flick and best-selling author and speaker, Steve Arterburn. Steve and Rachael exchange their stories of loss, while providing insight to listeners who might also be grieving, or those who are supporting someone who is grieving. Steve shares God’s desire for people who have been wounded, to let go of their offense and open themselves up to be loved again. The two discuss some of the stigma around psychotherapy, anxiety, and codependency. In closing, Rachael and Steve talk about the effects of shame, as well as how people can be set free from it. </b></p><p><a href='https://rachaelflick.com/'><b>Rachaelflick.com</b></a></p><p><b>contact@rachaelflick.com</b></p><p><a href='https://newlife.com/'><b>New Life Ministries</b></a><b> </b></p><p><b>Book - </b><a href='https://www.amazon.com/Healing-Choice-Decisions-Transform-Prevent-ebook/dp/B005SI7368?ref_=ast_author_dp'><b><em>Healing is a Choice</em></b></a><b> </b></p><p><b>Book - </b><a href='https://www.amazon.com/100-Days-Freedom-Fear-Anxiety-ebook/dp/B09CX26VFV/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3G833VVWNVO4C&amp;keywords=100+days+of+freedom+from+fear+and+anxiety&amp;qid=1701382051&amp;s=digital-text&amp;sprefix=100+days+of+freedom+from+fear+and+axiety%2Cdigital-text%2C104&amp;sr=1-1'><b><em>100 Days to Freedom from Fear and Anxiety </em></b></a></p><p><b>Book - </b><a href='https://www.amazon.com/Soul-Hero-Becoming-Strength-Purpose-ebook/dp/B08MN2FBL7/ref=sr_1_1?crid=374K5VI7FGWZQ&amp;keywords=the+soul+of+a+hero&amp;qid=1701456077&amp;s=digital-text&amp;sprefix=the+soul+of+a+hero%2Cdigital-text%2C131&amp;sr=1-1'><b><em>The Soul of a Hero</em></b><b> </b></a></p><p><br/><br/></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Today’s episode of </b><b><em>The Hopecast</em></b><b> features a conversation between Rachael Flick and best-selling author and speaker, Steve Arterburn. Steve and Rachael exchange their stories of loss, while providing insight to listeners who might also be grieving, or those who are supporting someone who is grieving. Steve shares God’s desire for people who have been wounded, to let go of their offense and open themselves up to be loved again. The two discuss some of the stigma around psychotherapy, anxiety, and codependency. In closing, Rachael and Steve talk about the effects of shame, as well as how people can be set free from it. </b></p><p><a href='https://rachaelflick.com/'><b>Rachaelflick.com</b></a></p><p><b>contact@rachaelflick.com</b></p><p><a href='https://newlife.com/'><b>New Life Ministries</b></a><b> </b></p><p><b>Book - </b><a href='https://www.amazon.com/Healing-Choice-Decisions-Transform-Prevent-ebook/dp/B005SI7368?ref_=ast_author_dp'><b><em>Healing is a Choice</em></b></a><b> </b></p><p><b>Book - </b><a href='https://www.amazon.com/100-Days-Freedom-Fear-Anxiety-ebook/dp/B09CX26VFV/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3G833VVWNVO4C&amp;keywords=100+days+of+freedom+from+fear+and+anxiety&amp;qid=1701382051&amp;s=digital-text&amp;sprefix=100+days+of+freedom+from+fear+and+axiety%2Cdigital-text%2C104&amp;sr=1-1'><b><em>100 Days to Freedom from Fear and Anxiety </em></b></a></p><p><b>Book - </b><a href='https://www.amazon.com/Soul-Hero-Becoming-Strength-Purpose-ebook/dp/B08MN2FBL7/ref=sr_1_1?crid=374K5VI7FGWZQ&amp;keywords=the+soul+of+a+hero&amp;qid=1701456077&amp;s=digital-text&amp;sprefix=the+soul+of+a+hero%2Cdigital-text%2C131&amp;sr=1-1'><b><em>The Soul of a Hero</em></b><b> </b></a></p><p><br/><br/></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>The Hopecast-Episode 46-Rescued, Redeemed, Restored: Life Beyond the Mafia with guest Robert Borelli</itunes:title>
    <title>The Hopecast-Episode 46-Rescued, Redeemed, Restored: Life Beyond the Mafia with guest Robert Borelli</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Growing up impoverished in Brooklyn, New York, Robert Borelli felt anything but certain or satisfied. By the time he was 10 years old, Robert found himself having to fight as a means of self-protection. His fighting earned him the respect of the Gambino crime family, the mafia in charge of his neighborhood. Always drawn to the lavish lifestyle that these crime lords appeared to have, Robert felt honored to be welcomed into their midst. By 20 years old, he was arrested for 2 murders and spent ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>Growing up impoverished in Brooklyn, New York, Robert Borelli felt anything but certain or satisfied. By the time he was 10 years old, Robert found himself having to fight as a means of self-protection. His fighting earned him the respect of the Gambino crime family, the mafia in charge of his neighborhood. Always drawn to the lavish lifestyle that these crime lords appeared to have, Robert felt honored to be welcomed into their midst. By 20 years old, he was arrested for 2 murders and spent much of his adult life in and out of prison. This episode of </b><b><em>The Hopecast</em></b><b> is an inspiring message from Robert as he shares the pivotal moment when God entered into his story. Tune in for an uplifting reminder that no matter who you are or what you have done, you are not beyond God’s redemption. </b></p><p><a href='https://rachaelflick.com/'><b>Rachaelflick.com</b></a></p><p><b>contact@rachaelflick.com</b></p><p><a href='https://robertborelli.com/'><b>https://robertborelli.com/</b></a></p><p><b>Book - </b><a href='https://robertborelli.com/roberts-book/'><b><em>The Witness: The Tale of the Life and Death of a Mafia Madman </em></b></a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Growing up impoverished in Brooklyn, New York, Robert Borelli felt anything but certain or satisfied. By the time he was 10 years old, Robert found himself having to fight as a means of self-protection. His fighting earned him the respect of the Gambino crime family, the mafia in charge of his neighborhood. Always drawn to the lavish lifestyle that these crime lords appeared to have, Robert felt honored to be welcomed into their midst. By 20 years old, he was arrested for 2 murders and spent much of his adult life in and out of prison. This episode of </b><b><em>The Hopecast</em></b><b> is an inspiring message from Robert as he shares the pivotal moment when God entered into his story. Tune in for an uplifting reminder that no matter who you are or what you have done, you are not beyond God’s redemption. </b></p><p><a href='https://rachaelflick.com/'><b>Rachaelflick.com</b></a></p><p><b>contact@rachaelflick.com</b></p><p><a href='https://robertborelli.com/'><b>https://robertborelli.com/</b></a></p><p><b>Book - </b><a href='https://robertborelli.com/roberts-book/'><b><em>The Witness: The Tale of the Life and Death of a Mafia Madman </em></b></a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>The Hopecast-Episode 45-Finding Sanctuary as a Survivor of Sex Trafficking with Holly Christine Hayes - Part 2</itunes:title>
    <title>The Hopecast-Episode 45-Finding Sanctuary as a Survivor of Sex Trafficking with Holly Christine Hayes - Part 2</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Abuse early in childhood set the stage for Holly Hayes’ adult life, where her abusive boyfriend became her pimp and groomed her into the life of sex slavery. Today’s episode of The Hopecast features part 2 of Holly’s honest and inspiring story of how she found the courage to leave her old ways behind and create a new life from the wreckage. Holly explains a key factor that the Church needs to be aware of when trying to help trafficking victims leave the industry, and describes how she found h...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>Abuse early in childhood set the stage for Holly Hayes’ adult life, where her abusive boyfriend became her pimp and groomed her into the life of sex slavery. Today’s episode of </b><b><em>The Hopecast</em></b><b> features part 2 of Holly’s honest and inspiring story of how she found the courage to leave her old ways behind and create a new life from the wreckage. Holly explains a key factor that the Church needs to be aware of when trying to help trafficking victims leave the industry, and describes how she found her healing in an unlikely place. Holly and Rachael also remind listeners of the tremendous patience and grace that God offers each of His children along their own healing journey. </b></p><p><a href='https://rachaelflick.com/'><b>Rachaelflick.com</b></a></p><p><b>contact@rachaelflick.com</b></p><p><a href='https://www.hollychristinehayes.com/'><b>https://www.hollychristinehayes.com/</b></a></p><p><a href='https://www.amazon.com/Basement-Sanctuary-Finding-Transformation-Surrender/dp/1512798878'><b><em>From Basement to Sanctuary</em></b></a><b><em> </em></b></p><p><a href='https://www.hollychristinehayes.com/white-dreams-collection'><b><em>Finding Sanctuary </em></b><b>podcast</b></a></p><p><a href='https://www.dreamcenters.com/marys-home/'><b>Mary’s Home </b></a></p><p><br/><br/></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Abuse early in childhood set the stage for Holly Hayes’ adult life, where her abusive boyfriend became her pimp and groomed her into the life of sex slavery. Today’s episode of </b><b><em>The Hopecast</em></b><b> features part 2 of Holly’s honest and inspiring story of how she found the courage to leave her old ways behind and create a new life from the wreckage. Holly explains a key factor that the Church needs to be aware of when trying to help trafficking victims leave the industry, and describes how she found her healing in an unlikely place. Holly and Rachael also remind listeners of the tremendous patience and grace that God offers each of His children along their own healing journey. </b></p><p><a href='https://rachaelflick.com/'><b>Rachaelflick.com</b></a></p><p><b>contact@rachaelflick.com</b></p><p><a href='https://www.hollychristinehayes.com/'><b>https://www.hollychristinehayes.com/</b></a></p><p><a href='https://www.amazon.com/Basement-Sanctuary-Finding-Transformation-Surrender/dp/1512798878'><b><em>From Basement to Sanctuary</em></b></a><b><em> </em></b></p><p><a href='https://www.hollychristinehayes.com/white-dreams-collection'><b><em>Finding Sanctuary </em></b><b>podcast</b></a></p><p><a href='https://www.dreamcenters.com/marys-home/'><b>Mary’s Home </b></a></p><p><br/><br/></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>The Hopecast-Episode 44-Finding Sanctuary as a Survivor of Sex Trafficking with Holly Christine Hayes - Part 1 </itunes:title>
    <title>The Hopecast-Episode 44-Finding Sanctuary as a Survivor of Sex Trafficking with Holly Christine Hayes - Part 1 </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Growing up in an upper-middle class family in Northern California, Holly Chrstine Hayes might not be the first person who comes to mind as a trafficking victim. Yet the classic tale of a pimp posing as a nurturing boyfriend to his future victims, while soon doing the bait and switch and forcing a young girl into a life of sex work, was the exact story that played out in Holly’s life. Today’s episode of The Hopecast details part 1 of a powerful testimony of God rescuing Holly from a life of tr...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>Growing up in an upper-middle class family in Northern California, Holly Chrstine Hayes might not be the first person who comes to mind as a trafficking victim. Yet the classic tale of a pimp posing as a nurturing boyfriend to his future victims, while soon doing the bait and switch and forcing a young girl into a life of sex work, was the exact story that played out in Holly’s life. Today’s episode of </b><b><em>The Hopecast</em></b><b> details part 1 of a powerful testimony of God rescuing Holly from a life of trauma and abuse. She shares with listeners the early life events that negatively primed her for future abuse, and the important work she does now to help other victims transition out of the industry. </b></p><p><a href='https://rachaelflick.com/'><b>Rachaelflick.com</b></a></p><p><b>contact@rachaelflick.com</b></p><p><a href='https://www.hollychristinehayes.com/'><b>https://www.hollychristinehayes.com/</b></a></p><p><a href='https://www.amazon.com/Basement-Sanctuary-Finding-Transformation-Surrender/dp/1512798878'><b><em>From Basement to Sanctuary</em></b></a><b><em> </em></b></p><p><a href='https://www.hollychristinehayes.com/white-dreams-collection'><b><em>Finding Sanctuary </em></b><b>podcast</b></a></p><p><a href='https://www.dreamcenters.com/marys-home/'><b>Mary’s Home </b></a></p><p><br/><br/></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Growing up in an upper-middle class family in Northern California, Holly Chrstine Hayes might not be the first person who comes to mind as a trafficking victim. Yet the classic tale of a pimp posing as a nurturing boyfriend to his future victims, while soon doing the bait and switch and forcing a young girl into a life of sex work, was the exact story that played out in Holly’s life. Today’s episode of </b><b><em>The Hopecast</em></b><b> details part 1 of a powerful testimony of God rescuing Holly from a life of trauma and abuse. She shares with listeners the early life events that negatively primed her for future abuse, and the important work she does now to help other victims transition out of the industry. </b></p><p><a href='https://rachaelflick.com/'><b>Rachaelflick.com</b></a></p><p><b>contact@rachaelflick.com</b></p><p><a href='https://www.hollychristinehayes.com/'><b>https://www.hollychristinehayes.com/</b></a></p><p><a href='https://www.amazon.com/Basement-Sanctuary-Finding-Transformation-Surrender/dp/1512798878'><b><em>From Basement to Sanctuary</em></b></a><b><em> </em></b></p><p><a href='https://www.hollychristinehayes.com/white-dreams-collection'><b><em>Finding Sanctuary </em></b><b>podcast</b></a></p><p><a href='https://www.dreamcenters.com/marys-home/'><b>Mary’s Home </b></a></p><p><br/><br/></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>The Hopecast-Episode 43-Seeking Christ in the Crisis with Angela Alexander Part 2</itunes:title>
    <title>The Hopecast-Episode 43-Seeking Christ in the Crisis with Angela Alexander Part 2</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[After news of a fatal car accident reached Angela on deployment in Japan, life would never be the same again. Today’s episode of The Hopecast features part 2 of a powerful story of God’s mercy to Angela after the traumatic loss of her two sons. Rachael and Angela share with listeners the ways that God has been faithful to them both despite what they each have lost. The two also discuss the importance of allowing oneself to grace after loss, ways to work through grief, and the importance of sp...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>After news of a fatal car accident reached Angela on deployment in Japan, life would never be the same again. Today’s episode of </b><b><em>The Hopecast</em></b><b> features part 2 of a powerful story of God’s mercy to Angela after the traumatic loss of her two sons. Rachael and Angela share with listeners the ways that God has been faithful to them both despite what they each have lost. The two also discuss the importance of allowing oneself to grace after loss, ways to work through grief, and the importance of speaking life even while enduring the toughest of circumstances. </b></p><p><a href='https://rachaelflick.com/'><b>Rachaelflick.com</b></a></p><p><b>contact@rachaelflick.com</b></p><p><a href='https://angelaalexander.net/'><b>https://angelaalexander.net/</b></a></p><p><a href='https://angelaalexander.net/product/miracles-in-action-turning-pain-into-power-and-grief-into-peace/'><b><em>Miracles in Action</em></b></a><b> (book)</b></p><p><a href='https://angelaalexander.net/product/miracles-in-action-turning-pain-into-power-and-grief-into-peace-dvd/'><b><em>Miracles in Action</em></b></a><b> (documentary) </b></p><p><a href='https://angelaalexander.net/product/miracles-in-action-never-too-young/'><b><em>Never Too Young</em></b></a><b> (Children’s book by Angela Alexander) </b></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>After news of a fatal car accident reached Angela on deployment in Japan, life would never be the same again. Today’s episode of </b><b><em>The Hopecast</em></b><b> features part 2 of a powerful story of God’s mercy to Angela after the traumatic loss of her two sons. Rachael and Angela share with listeners the ways that God has been faithful to them both despite what they each have lost. The two also discuss the importance of allowing oneself to grace after loss, ways to work through grief, and the importance of speaking life even while enduring the toughest of circumstances. </b></p><p><a href='https://rachaelflick.com/'><b>Rachaelflick.com</b></a></p><p><b>contact@rachaelflick.com</b></p><p><a href='https://angelaalexander.net/'><b>https://angelaalexander.net/</b></a></p><p><a href='https://angelaalexander.net/product/miracles-in-action-turning-pain-into-power-and-grief-into-peace/'><b><em>Miracles in Action</em></b></a><b> (book)</b></p><p><a href='https://angelaalexander.net/product/miracles-in-action-turning-pain-into-power-and-grief-into-peace-dvd/'><b><em>Miracles in Action</em></b></a><b> (documentary) </b></p><p><a href='https://angelaalexander.net/product/miracles-in-action-never-too-young/'><b><em>Never Too Young</em></b></a><b> (Children’s book by Angela Alexander) </b></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[While deployed in Japan, Angela received a call that no mother’s heart is ever prepared for. Everything changed in a split second with the report of a fatal car accident. Suddenly, Angela had to find a way to get back to the United States as urgently as possible, where she was forced into a reality beyond comprehension. Several years later, Angela is sitting down with Rachael to recount the horrors of the news that flipped her world upside down. Today’s episode of The Hopecast is part 1 of a ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>While deployed in Japan, Angela received a call that no mother’s heart is ever prepared for. Everything changed in a split second with the report of a fatal car accident. Suddenly, Angela had to find a way to get back to the United States as urgently as possible, where she was forced into a reality beyond comprehension. Several years later, Angela is sitting down with Rachael to recount the horrors of the news that flipped her world upside down. Today’s episode of </b><b><em>The Hopecast</em></b><b> is part 1 of a powerful testament of God’s goodness to one family in the midst of overwhelming loss and grief. </b></p><p><a href='https://rachaelflick.com/'><b>Rachaelflick.com</b></a></p><p><b>contact@rachaelflick.com</b></p><p><a href='https://angelaalexander.net/'><b>https://angelaalexander.net/</b></a></p><p><a href='https://angelaalexander.net/product/miracles-in-action-turning-pain-into-power-and-grief-into-peace/'><b><em>Miracles in Action</em></b></a><b> (book)</b></p><p><a href='https://angelaalexander.net/product/miracles-in-action-turning-pain-into-power-and-grief-into-peace-dvd/'><b><em>Miracles in Action</em></b></a><b> (documentary) </b></p><p><a href='https://angelaalexander.net/product/miracles-in-action-never-too-young/'><b><em>Never Too Young</em></b></a><b> (Children’s book by Angela Alexander) </b></p><p><br/><br/></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>While deployed in Japan, Angela received a call that no mother’s heart is ever prepared for. Everything changed in a split second with the report of a fatal car accident. Suddenly, Angela had to find a way to get back to the United States as urgently as possible, where she was forced into a reality beyond comprehension. Several years later, Angela is sitting down with Rachael to recount the horrors of the news that flipped her world upside down. Today’s episode of </b><b><em>The Hopecast</em></b><b> is part 1 of a powerful testament of God’s goodness to one family in the midst of overwhelming loss and grief. </b></p><p><a href='https://rachaelflick.com/'><b>Rachaelflick.com</b></a></p><p><b>contact@rachaelflick.com</b></p><p><a href='https://angelaalexander.net/'><b>https://angelaalexander.net/</b></a></p><p><a href='https://angelaalexander.net/product/miracles-in-action-turning-pain-into-power-and-grief-into-peace/'><b><em>Miracles in Action</em></b></a><b> (book)</b></p><p><a href='https://angelaalexander.net/product/miracles-in-action-turning-pain-into-power-and-grief-into-peace-dvd/'><b><em>Miracles in Action</em></b></a><b> (documentary) </b></p><p><a href='https://angelaalexander.net/product/miracles-in-action-never-too-young/'><b><em>Never Too Young</em></b></a><b> (Children’s book by Angela Alexander) </b></p><p><br/><br/></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>The Hopecast-Episode 41-Del Tackett</itunes:title>
    <title>The Hopecast-Episode 41-Del Tackett</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send a text Support the show www.rachaelflick.com Twitter@ rachael_flick Facebook @therachaelflick Instagram @rachael.flick TikTok @rachael.flick ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>The Hopecast-Episode 40-Davey Blackburn Part 2</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send a text Support the show www.rachaelflick.com Twitter@ rachael_flick Facebook @therachaelflick Instagram @rachael.flick TikTok @rachael.flick ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>The Hopecast-Episode 39-Davey Blackburn Part 1</itunes:title>
    <title>The Hopecast-Episode 39-Davey Blackburn Part 1</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[On November 11, 2011, Davey and Amanda Blackburn loaded up a moving truck and drove from Greenville, South Carolina to Indianapolis, Indiana to start Resonate Church, a place they hoped would bring new life to a city and reach people who didn’t know God. They were doing all the right things, for the right reasons. They had no idea what was going to happen. Almost four years later on November 10, 2015, the unspeakable happened. Davey came home from the gym to find that his wife, who was pregna...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>On November 11, 2011, Davey and Amanda Blackburn loaded up a moving truck and drove from Greenville, South Carolina to Indianapolis, Indiana to start Resonate Church, a place they hoped would bring new life to a city and reach people who didn’t know God. They were doing all the right things, for the right reasons. They had no idea what was going to happen.</p><p>Almost four years later on November 10, 2015, the unspeakable happened. Davey came home from the gym to find that his wife, who was pregnant, had been shot three times during a burglary gone wrong in their home. Thankfully, their fifteen-month-old son was left unharmed in his bedroom just down the hall, but Amanda passed away twenty-four hours later.</p><p>The story hit the headlines across the country, and the months following Amanda’s death brought Davey to the lowest level in his life. Nothing Is Wasted is the deeply moving story of Davey’s journey of despair and hardship, hope and healing, and how he has discovered firsthand that God has a bigger purpose in our pain. It is through this tragedy and Davey’s brokenness, forgiveness, and willingness to share his story that God’s presence and healing power allow triumph, victory, and forgiveness to have the last word.</p><p>Find out more at daveyblackburn.com</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>On November 11, 2011, Davey and Amanda Blackburn loaded up a moving truck and drove from Greenville, South Carolina to Indianapolis, Indiana to start Resonate Church, a place they hoped would bring new life to a city and reach people who didn’t know God. They were doing all the right things, for the right reasons. They had no idea what was going to happen.</p><p>Almost four years later on November 10, 2015, the unspeakable happened. Davey came home from the gym to find that his wife, who was pregnant, had been shot three times during a burglary gone wrong in their home. Thankfully, their fifteen-month-old son was left unharmed in his bedroom just down the hall, but Amanda passed away twenty-four hours later.</p><p>The story hit the headlines across the country, and the months following Amanda’s death brought Davey to the lowest level in his life. Nothing Is Wasted is the deeply moving story of Davey’s journey of despair and hardship, hope and healing, and how he has discovered firsthand that God has a bigger purpose in our pain. It is through this tragedy and Davey’s brokenness, forgiveness, and willingness to share his story that God’s presence and healing power allow triumph, victory, and forgiveness to have the last word.</p><p>Find out more at daveyblackburn.com</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>The Hopecast-Episode 38-Dear Rach: The Kickoff</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today’s episode of The Hopecast is a special edition that launches a new Q &amp; A segment called Dear Rach. Producers Mike and Jess host the show by reading questions that listeners have written in and asked of Rachael. From how to anchor yourself in hope during hard times, to why a loving God allows bad things to happen, what the different stages of grief are, how to process feelings of anger towards God and more, Rachael answers each of these specific questions. Get one of your own questio...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>Today’s episode of </b><b><em>The Hopecast</em></b><b> is a special edition that launches a new Q &amp; A segment called </b><b><em>Dear Rach</em></b><b>. Producers Mike and Jess host the show by reading questions that listeners have written in and asked of Rachael. From how to anchor yourself in hope during hard times, to why a loving God allows bad things to happen, what the different stages of grief are, how to process feelings of anger towards God and more, Rachael answers each of these specific questions. Get one of your own questions answered in a future episode of </b><b><em>Dear Rach</em></b><b>, by posting your question on social media and using the hashtag #DearRach, or you can email them directly to contact@rachaelflick.com.</b></p><p><a href='https://rachaelflick.com/'><b>Rachaelflick.com</b></a></p><p><b>contact@rachaelflick.com</b></p><p><br/><br/></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Today’s episode of </b><b><em>The Hopecast</em></b><b> is a special edition that launches a new Q &amp; A segment called </b><b><em>Dear Rach</em></b><b>. Producers Mike and Jess host the show by reading questions that listeners have written in and asked of Rachael. From how to anchor yourself in hope during hard times, to why a loving God allows bad things to happen, what the different stages of grief are, how to process feelings of anger towards God and more, Rachael answers each of these specific questions. Get one of your own questions answered in a future episode of </b><b><em>Dear Rach</em></b><b>, by posting your question on social media and using the hashtag #DearRach, or you can email them directly to contact@rachaelflick.com.</b></p><p><a href='https://rachaelflick.com/'><b>Rachaelflick.com</b></a></p><p><b>contact@rachaelflick.com</b></p><p><br/><br/></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>The Hopecast-Episode 36-Partnering with Hope after the Oklahoma City Bombing with Amy Downs - Part 2</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today’s episode of The Hopecast features part 2 of Rachael’s inspiring conversation with Amy Downs, survivor of the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing. While the bombing was a very traumatic event for Amy to have lived through, she was afforded a second chance at life that many of her coworkers were not so fortunate to receive. Determined to not waste her second chance, Amy radically changed her life in the years following. Amy discusses with Rachael the importance of baby steps, and having a mentor ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>Today’s episode of </b><b><em>The Hopecast</em></b><b> features part 2 of Rachael’s inspiring conversation with Amy Downs, survivor of the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing. While the bombing was a very traumatic event for Amy to have lived through, she was afforded a second chance at life that many of her coworkers were not so fortunate to receive. Determined to not waste her second chance, Amy radically changed her life in the years following. Amy discusses with Rachael the importance of baby steps, and having a mentor and the right perspective. This conversation yields a powerful reminder that as long as there is breath in your lungs, it’s never too late to transform your life. </b></p><p><a href='https://rachaelflick.com/'><b>Rachaelflick.com</b></a></p><p><a href='https://www.amydowns.org/'><b>Amy Downs</b></a></p><p><br/><br/></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Today’s episode of </b><b><em>The Hopecast</em></b><b> features part 2 of Rachael’s inspiring conversation with Amy Downs, survivor of the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing. While the bombing was a very traumatic event for Amy to have lived through, she was afforded a second chance at life that many of her coworkers were not so fortunate to receive. Determined to not waste her second chance, Amy radically changed her life in the years following. Amy discusses with Rachael the importance of baby steps, and having a mentor and the right perspective. This conversation yields a powerful reminder that as long as there is breath in your lungs, it’s never too late to transform your life. </b></p><p><a href='https://rachaelflick.com/'><b>Rachaelflick.com</b></a></p><p><a href='https://www.amydowns.org/'><b>Amy Downs</b></a></p><p><br/><br/></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>The Hopecast-Episode 35-Partnering with Hope after the Oklahoma City Bombing with Amy Downs - Part 1</itunes:title>
    <title>The Hopecast-Episode 35-Partnering with Hope after the Oklahoma City Bombing with Amy Downs - Part 1</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Sitting at her desk at the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City in 1995, with her coworker right beside her, Amy Downs still remembers in great detail what happened next. On today’s episode of The Hopecast, Amy walks listeners through the devastating bomb explosion that followed, leaving more than 150 people dead. Though it’s been nearly 30 years since that fateful day, it’s a moment in time that changed everything in Amy’s life. She talks about how a promise she made to God has...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>Sitting at her desk at the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City in 1995, with her coworker right beside her, Amy Downs still remembers in great detail what happened next. On today’s episode of </b><b><em>The Hopecast</em></b><b>, Amy walks listeners through the devastating bomb explosion that followed, leaving more than 150 people dead. Though it’s been nearly 30 years since that fateful day, it’s a moment in time that changed everything in Amy’s life. She talks about how a promise she made to God has propelled her forward in life, no longer a victim but an overcomer. Amy infuses a powerful message of encouragement in listeners to partner with hope in order to create the life you want, no matter how much suffering you’ve endured. </b></p><p><a href='https://rachaelflick.com/'><b>Rachaelflick.com</b></a></p><p><a href='https://www.amydowns.org/'><b>Amy Downs</b></a></p><p><a href='https://www.amazon.com/Purpose-Driven-Life-Rick-Warren/dp/0310205719/ref=asc_df_0310205719?tag=bngsmtphsnus-20&amp;linkCode=df0&amp;hvadid=80127031536664&amp;hvnetw=s&amp;hvqmt=e&amp;hvbmt=be&amp;hvdev=c&amp;hvlocint=&amp;hvlocphy=&amp;hvtargid=pla-4583726556537784&amp;psc=1'><b><em>The Purpose Driven Life</em></b></a></p><p><br/><br/></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Sitting at her desk at the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City in 1995, with her coworker right beside her, Amy Downs still remembers in great detail what happened next. On today’s episode of </b><b><em>The Hopecast</em></b><b>, Amy walks listeners through the devastating bomb explosion that followed, leaving more than 150 people dead. Though it’s been nearly 30 years since that fateful day, it’s a moment in time that changed everything in Amy’s life. She talks about how a promise she made to God has propelled her forward in life, no longer a victim but an overcomer. Amy infuses a powerful message of encouragement in listeners to partner with hope in order to create the life you want, no matter how much suffering you’ve endured. </b></p><p><a href='https://rachaelflick.com/'><b>Rachaelflick.com</b></a></p><p><a href='https://www.amydowns.org/'><b>Amy Downs</b></a></p><p><a href='https://www.amazon.com/Purpose-Driven-Life-Rick-Warren/dp/0310205719/ref=asc_df_0310205719?tag=bngsmtphsnus-20&amp;linkCode=df0&amp;hvadid=80127031536664&amp;hvnetw=s&amp;hvqmt=e&amp;hvbmt=be&amp;hvdev=c&amp;hvlocint=&amp;hvlocphy=&amp;hvtargid=pla-4583726556537784&amp;psc=1'><b><em>The Purpose Driven Life</em></b></a></p><p><br/><br/></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>The Hopecast-Episode 34-The Importance of Men and the Father&#39;s Heart in the Family with Dr. Tim Clinton-Part 2</itunes:title>
    <title>The Hopecast-Episode 34-The Importance of Men and the Father&#39;s Heart in the Family with Dr. Tim Clinton-Part 2</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this interview with Dr. Tim Clinton, Rachael and Dr. Clinton continue their discussion on Tim's new book, Take It Back: Reclaiming Biblical Masculinity, The Heart and Strength of Being a Man.  About our Guest: Tim Clinton, Ed.D, LPC, LMFT, is the President of the American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC), the largest and most diverse Christian counseling association in the world. Dr. Clinton also serves as the Executive Director of the James Dobson Family Institute and recur...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>On this interview with Dr. Tim Clinton, Rachael and Dr. Clinton continue their discussion on Tim&apos;s new book, Take It Back: Reclaiming Biblical Masculinity, The Heart and Strength of Being a Man. </p><p>About our Guest: Tim Clinton, Ed.D, LPC, LMFT, is the President of the American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC), the largest and most diverse Christian counseling association in the world. Dr. Clinton also serves as the Executive Director of the James Dobson Family Institute and recurring co-host of “Dr. James Dobson’s Family Talk”, heard on nearly 1,300 radio outlets daily. Licensed as a Professional Counselor and as a Marriage and Family Therapist, Dr. Clinton is recognized as a world leader in mental health and relationship issues and spends much of his time working with Christian leaders and professional athletes. He has authored or edited nearly 30 books, including The Struggle is Real: How to Care for Mental and Relational Health Needs in the Church.<br/><br/>Find out more at drtimclinton.com</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>On this interview with Dr. Tim Clinton, Rachael and Dr. Clinton continue their discussion on Tim&apos;s new book, Take It Back: Reclaiming Biblical Masculinity, The Heart and Strength of Being a Man. </p><p>About our Guest: Tim Clinton, Ed.D, LPC, LMFT, is the President of the American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC), the largest and most diverse Christian counseling association in the world. Dr. Clinton also serves as the Executive Director of the James Dobson Family Institute and recurring co-host of “Dr. James Dobson’s Family Talk”, heard on nearly 1,300 radio outlets daily. Licensed as a Professional Counselor and as a Marriage and Family Therapist, Dr. Clinton is recognized as a world leader in mental health and relationship issues and spends much of his time working with Christian leaders and professional athletes. He has authored or edited nearly 30 books, including The Struggle is Real: How to Care for Mental and Relational Health Needs in the Church.<br/><br/>Find out more at drtimclinton.com</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>The Hopecast-Episode 33-The Importance of Men and the Father&#39;s Heart in the Family with Dr. Tim Clinton-Part 1</itunes:title>
    <title>The Hopecast-Episode 33-The Importance of Men and the Father&#39;s Heart in the Family with Dr. Tim Clinton-Part 1</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[On today’s episode of The Hopecast, Rachael sits down with author, speaker and counselor, Dr. Tim Clinton to discuss the vital role that dads play in the lives of their children. Dr. Clinton explains how Satan is targeting dads in particular, because if you can undermine the father figure of the home, you can unravel the entire family. He also challenges the lie set forth by many in society who claim that masculinity is inherently toxic, by explaining that unhealthy men are not synonymous wit...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>On today’s episode of <em>The Hopecast</em>, Rachael sits down with author, speaker and counselor, Dr. Tim Clinton to discuss the vital role that dads play in the lives of their children. Dr. Clinton explains how Satan is targeting dads in particular, because if you can undermine the father figure of the home, you can unravel the entire family. He also challenges the lie set forth by many in society who claim that masculinity is inherently toxic, by explaining that unhealthy men are not synonymous with masculinity and all that it represents. This is part one of an incredibly important interview that you don’t want to miss. </p><p><a href='https://rachaelflick.com/'>Rachaelflick.com</a></p><p><a href='https://timclinton.com/'>Dr. Tim Clinton</a></p><p>Book: <a href='https://www.lightuniversity.com/continuing-education/take-it-back/'><em>Take it Back</em></a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>On today’s episode of <em>The Hopecast</em>, Rachael sits down with author, speaker and counselor, Dr. Tim Clinton to discuss the vital role that dads play in the lives of their children. Dr. Clinton explains how Satan is targeting dads in particular, because if you can undermine the father figure of the home, you can unravel the entire family. He also challenges the lie set forth by many in society who claim that masculinity is inherently toxic, by explaining that unhealthy men are not synonymous with masculinity and all that it represents. This is part one of an incredibly important interview that you don’t want to miss. </p><p><a href='https://rachaelflick.com/'>Rachaelflick.com</a></p><p><a href='https://timclinton.com/'>Dr. Tim Clinton</a></p><p>Book: <a href='https://www.lightuniversity.com/continuing-education/take-it-back/'><em>Take it Back</em></a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>The Hopecast-Episode 32-Deconstructing and Double Lives: Integrity and Faith and Professional Ministry with Pastor Anthony Turner Part 2</itunes:title>
    <title>The Hopecast-Episode 32-Deconstructing and Double Lives: Integrity and Faith and Professional Ministry with Pastor Anthony Turner Part 2</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In a world wrought with sexual sin, it can be extremely disheartening for believers to learn that those in leadership positions in the Church aren’t exempt from this downfall. With the recent news of Ravi Zacharias’ double life of sexual immorality, many people who were once blessed by him and his ministry, are now questioning the impact of his message. Today’s episode of The Hopecast is part two of Rachael’s interview with Pastor Anthony Turner. The two take a further look into the devastati...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>In a world wrought with sexual sin, it can be extremely disheartening for believers to learn that those in leadership positions in the Church aren’t exempt from this downfall. With the recent news of Ravi Zacharias’ double life of sexual immorality, many people who were once blessed by him and his ministry, are now questioning the impact of his message. Today’s episode of </b><b><em>The Hopecast</em></b><b> is part two of Rachael’s interview with Pastor Anthony Turner. The two take a further look into the devastating effect that a minister’s sin can have on those who he or she spiritually nurtures. While there’s no denying the damage this type of news brings to the body of Christ, Pastor Turner reminds us to place a greater emphasis on the God of any Christian leader, more than we place on that leader. He also provides sage advice for those in ministry on how to keep themselves free from sin and the appearance of sin. </b></p><p><a href='https://rachaelflick.com/'><b>Rachaelflick.com</b></a></p><p><b>Anothony’s Podcast: </b><a href='https://destinymi.com/dmi-connect/your-destiny-today'><b><em>Your Destiny Today </em></b></a></p><p><b>Anthony’s Website: </b><a href='https://destinymi.com/dmi-home'><b>Destiny Ministries International</b></a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>In a world wrought with sexual sin, it can be extremely disheartening for believers to learn that those in leadership positions in the Church aren’t exempt from this downfall. With the recent news of Ravi Zacharias’ double life of sexual immorality, many people who were once blessed by him and his ministry, are now questioning the impact of his message. Today’s episode of </b><b><em>The Hopecast</em></b><b> is part two of Rachael’s interview with Pastor Anthony Turner. The two take a further look into the devastating effect that a minister’s sin can have on those who he or she spiritually nurtures. While there’s no denying the damage this type of news brings to the body of Christ, Pastor Turner reminds us to place a greater emphasis on the God of any Christian leader, more than we place on that leader. He also provides sage advice for those in ministry on how to keep themselves free from sin and the appearance of sin. </b></p><p><a href='https://rachaelflick.com/'><b>Rachaelflick.com</b></a></p><p><b>Anothony’s Podcast: </b><a href='https://destinymi.com/dmi-connect/your-destiny-today'><b><em>Your Destiny Today </em></b></a></p><p><b>Anthony’s Website: </b><a href='https://destinymi.com/dmi-home'><b>Destiny Ministries International</b></a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:author>Rachael Flick</itunes:author>
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    <itunes:title>The Hopecast-Episode 31-Deconstructing and Double Lives: Integrity and Faith and Professional Ministry with Pastor Anthony Turner Part 1</itunes:title>
    <title>The Hopecast-Episode 31-Deconstructing and Double Lives: Integrity and Faith and Professional Ministry with Pastor Anthony Turner Part 1</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In a world where people are publicly renouncing their faith and are being exposed for hidden lifestyles, such as Dr. Paul Maxwell, Joshua Harris and the most recent news of Ravi Zacharias, how can believers avoid falling into the trap of cynicism? On today’s episode of The Hopecast, Rachael sits down with Pastor Anthony Turner, who has been in professional ministry for over 40 years, to discuss this very sensitive topic. In our current culture, high profile leaders deconstructing from Christi...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>In a world where people are publicly renouncing their faith and are being exposed for hidden lifestyles, such as Dr. Paul Maxwell, Joshua Harris and the most recent news of Ravi Zacharias, how can believers avoid falling into the trap of cynicism? On today’s episode of The Hopecast, Rachael sits down with Pastor Anthony Turner, who has been in professional ministry for over 40 years, to discuss this very sensitive topic. In our current culture, high profile leaders deconstructing from Christianity has become commonplace. But many men and women are faithfully serving the church. In this interview, Pastor Anthony talks about what a life of integrity, authenticity and faithful service can look like, and how we as believers always need to value God above any leader and their giftings. <br/></b><br/></p><p><a href='https://rachaelflick.com/'>Rachaelflick.com</a></p><p>Anothony’s Podcast: <a href='https://destinymi.com/dmi-connect/your-destiny-today'><em>Your Destiny Today </em></a></p><p>Anthony’s Website: <a href='https://destinymi.com/dmi-home'>Destiny Ministries International</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>In a world where people are publicly renouncing their faith and are being exposed for hidden lifestyles, such as Dr. Paul Maxwell, Joshua Harris and the most recent news of Ravi Zacharias, how can believers avoid falling into the trap of cynicism? On today’s episode of The Hopecast, Rachael sits down with Pastor Anthony Turner, who has been in professional ministry for over 40 years, to discuss this very sensitive topic. In our current culture, high profile leaders deconstructing from Christianity has become commonplace. But many men and women are faithfully serving the church. In this interview, Pastor Anthony talks about what a life of integrity, authenticity and faithful service can look like, and how we as believers always need to value God above any leader and their giftings. <br/></b><br/></p><p><a href='https://rachaelflick.com/'>Rachaelflick.com</a></p><p>Anothony’s Podcast: <a href='https://destinymi.com/dmi-connect/your-destiny-today'><em>Your Destiny Today </em></a></p><p>Anthony’s Website: <a href='https://destinymi.com/dmi-home'>Destiny Ministries International</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>The Hopecast-Episode 30-Grounding Yourself and Your Relationship in 6 Steps: Kirsten D. Samuel-Part 2</itunes:title>
    <title>The Hopecast-Episode 30-Grounding Yourself and Your Relationship in 6 Steps: Kirsten D. Samuel-Part 2</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Do you have a plan in place for when life rocks your world? Today’s episode of The Hopecast concludes Rachael’s two-part interview with Kirsten D. Samuel. Kirsten shares the remainder of the acronym S.T.A.B.L.E. as a tool for you to stay grounded in the midst of life’s craziest storms. While everyone will have personal and relational challenges, Kirsten teaches listeners how to life hack at pro level through ownership, accountability and responsibility. After uncovering her own debilitating d...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>Do you have a plan in place for when life rocks your world? Today’s episode of </b><b><em>The Hopecast</em></b><b> concludes Rachael’s two-part interview with Kirsten D. Samuel. Kirsten shares the remainder of the acronym S.T.A.B.L.E. as a tool for you to stay grounded in the midst of life’s craziest storms. While everyone will have personal and relational challenges, Kirsten teaches listeners how to life hack at pro level through ownership, accountability and responsibility. After uncovering her own debilitating depression and working through hard issues in her marriage, Kirsten is a model of resilience. As an Aftershock Recovery coach, her skills are sure to empower you to become an overcomer of your own difficult circumstances. </b></p><p><a href='https://rachaelflick.com/'><b>Rachaelflick.com</b></a></p><p><a href='https://kirstendsamuel.com/'><b>https://kirstendsamuel.com/</b></a></p><p><a href='https://kirstendsamuel.com/rachael/'><b>Free Copy of </b><b><em>Choosing a Way Out</em></b><b> by Kirsten Samuel </b></a></p><p><a href='https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1946114499/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=1946114499&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=samuelsites16-20&amp;linkId=28aeb1cf70834f9cd79db53d12fddab3%22'><b><em>Choosing a Way Out by Kirsten Samuel</em></b></a></p><p><br/></p><p><br/><br/></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Do you have a plan in place for when life rocks your world? Today’s episode of </b><b><em>The Hopecast</em></b><b> concludes Rachael’s two-part interview with Kirsten D. Samuel. Kirsten shares the remainder of the acronym S.T.A.B.L.E. as a tool for you to stay grounded in the midst of life’s craziest storms. While everyone will have personal and relational challenges, Kirsten teaches listeners how to life hack at pro level through ownership, accountability and responsibility. After uncovering her own debilitating depression and working through hard issues in her marriage, Kirsten is a model of resilience. As an Aftershock Recovery coach, her skills are sure to empower you to become an overcomer of your own difficult circumstances. </b></p><p><a href='https://rachaelflick.com/'><b>Rachaelflick.com</b></a></p><p><a href='https://kirstendsamuel.com/'><b>https://kirstendsamuel.com/</b></a></p><p><a href='https://kirstendsamuel.com/rachael/'><b>Free Copy of </b><b><em>Choosing a Way Out</em></b><b> by Kirsten Samuel </b></a></p><p><a href='https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1946114499/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=1946114499&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=samuelsites16-20&amp;linkId=28aeb1cf70834f9cd79db53d12fddab3%22'><b><em>Choosing a Way Out by Kirsten Samuel</em></b></a></p><p><br/></p><p><br/><br/></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>The Hopecast-Episode 29-After the Boulder Shooting - How to Go the Distance Supporting the Survivors</itunes:title>
    <title>The Hopecast-Episode 29-After the Boulder Shooting - How to Go the Distance Supporting the Survivors</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In the aftermath of a tragedy or disaster, attention is focused on the loss and people want to help. Sympathy cards and casseroles seem to stream in within the first few weeks. Then, somewhat quickly, the people who came in the immediate aftermath begin to trickle away.  But what many who have grieved a loved one or experienced a trauma will tell you, is that the hardest part are the months yet to come. Listen to fellow widows, Ginger Gilbert Ravella and Rachael Flick discuss how to be a...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>In the aftermath of a tragedy or disaster, attention is focused on the loss and people want to help. Sympathy cards and casseroles seem to stream in within the first few weeks. Then, somewhat quickly, the people who came in the immediate aftermath begin to trickle away. </p><p>But what many who have grieved a loved one or experienced a trauma will tell you, is that the hardest part are the months yet to come. Listen to fellow widows, Ginger Gilbert Ravella and Rachael Flick discuss how to be a part of the long term solution for people in your community who are grieving. </p><p>Ginger Gilbert Ravella&apos;s first husband, Major Troy Gilbert, was killed as a fighter pilot on a mission in Iraq. Ginger describes her experience of becoming a widow with five children under the age of 8; and how her support network rallied around her and her children for the months and years to come. </p><p>Rachael and Ginger also discuss how to help the military members and first responders, who struggle with survivors guilt and PTSD, after watching their comrades fall in the line of duty. </p><p>Ginger and her Chapter 2 husband, Colonel Jim Ravella, have written a book called &quot;Hope Found.&quot; You can learn more about Ginger&apos;s ministry to widows through Be Still Ministries and Never Alone Widows at <a href='http://www.theanchorofhope.com/'>www.theanchorofhope.com</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In the aftermath of a tragedy or disaster, attention is focused on the loss and people want to help. Sympathy cards and casseroles seem to stream in within the first few weeks. Then, somewhat quickly, the people who came in the immediate aftermath begin to trickle away. </p><p>But what many who have grieved a loved one or experienced a trauma will tell you, is that the hardest part are the months yet to come. Listen to fellow widows, Ginger Gilbert Ravella and Rachael Flick discuss how to be a part of the long term solution for people in your community who are grieving. </p><p>Ginger Gilbert Ravella&apos;s first husband, Major Troy Gilbert, was killed as a fighter pilot on a mission in Iraq. Ginger describes her experience of becoming a widow with five children under the age of 8; and how her support network rallied around her and her children for the months and years to come. </p><p>Rachael and Ginger also discuss how to help the military members and first responders, who struggle with survivors guilt and PTSD, after watching their comrades fall in the line of duty. </p><p>Ginger and her Chapter 2 husband, Colonel Jim Ravella, have written a book called &quot;Hope Found.&quot; You can learn more about Ginger&apos;s ministry to widows through Be Still Ministries and Never Alone Widows at <a href='http://www.theanchorofhope.com/'>www.theanchorofhope.com</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>The Hopecast-Episode 28-Could you survive this? Marriage after betrayal-Part 1</itunes:title>
    <title>The Hopecast-Episode 28-Could you survive this? Marriage after betrayal-Part 1</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[30 years into a marriage that Kirsten thought was "ideal," her husband Dave revealed he was addicted to pornography. Kirsten was devastated and felt the walls of their life crumbling around her.   As an employee of Christian ministry, Dave's job was in jeopardy, in addition to to their reputation and Kirsten's dreams of sailing into the sunset as empty nesters.   Listen to Kirsten's journey walking through the restoration of her marriage and her discovery of her own hidden struggle ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>30 years into a marriage that Kirsten thought was &quot;ideal,&quot; her husband Dave revealed he was addicted to pornography. Kirsten was devastated and felt the walls of their life crumbling around her. <br/><br/>As an employee of Christian ministry, Dave&apos;s job was in jeopardy, in addition to to their reputation and Kirsten&apos;s dreams of sailing into the sunset as empty nesters. <br/><br/>Listen to Kirsten&apos;s journey walking through the restoration of her marriage and her discovery of her own hidden struggle with severe depression. <br/><br/>Kirsten teaches the acronym S.T.A.B.L.E. as a powerful tool to take into your own journey of healing and growth, personally and in your marriage. <br/><br/>Now nearing their 39th wedding anniversary, Dave and Kirsten are a walking example of healing through a very hard season. Their story offers hope for so many, you don&apos;t want to miss this!</p><p><br/></p><p>Restoring the Fallen by Earl and Sandy Wilson, Paul and Virginia Friesen, Larry and Nancy Paulson</p><p><br/></p><p><a href='http://www.kirstendsamuel.com/'>www.KirstenDSamuel.com</a> </p><p><br/></p><p>Kirsten is offering Hopecast listeners her book &quot;Choosing a Way Out: When the Bottom Isn&apos;t the Bottom&quot; for FREE + shipping, at the link <a href='http://www.kirstendsamuel.com/rachael'>www.kirstendsamuel.com/rachael</a></p><p><br/></p><p><a href='https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B071ZK4MXW&amp;preview=newtab&amp;linkCode=kpe&amp;ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_1P7B51425DSXSWK1E36A'>https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B071ZK4MXW&amp;preview=newtab&amp;linkCode=kpe&amp;ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_1P7B51425DSXSWK1E36A</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>30 years into a marriage that Kirsten thought was &quot;ideal,&quot; her husband Dave revealed he was addicted to pornography. Kirsten was devastated and felt the walls of their life crumbling around her. <br/><br/>As an employee of Christian ministry, Dave&apos;s job was in jeopardy, in addition to to their reputation and Kirsten&apos;s dreams of sailing into the sunset as empty nesters. <br/><br/>Listen to Kirsten&apos;s journey walking through the restoration of her marriage and her discovery of her own hidden struggle with severe depression. <br/><br/>Kirsten teaches the acronym S.T.A.B.L.E. as a powerful tool to take into your own journey of healing and growth, personally and in your marriage. <br/><br/>Now nearing their 39th wedding anniversary, Dave and Kirsten are a walking example of healing through a very hard season. Their story offers hope for so many, you don&apos;t want to miss this!</p><p><br/></p><p>Restoring the Fallen by Earl and Sandy Wilson, Paul and Virginia Friesen, Larry and Nancy Paulson</p><p><br/></p><p><a href='http://www.kirstendsamuel.com/'>www.KirstenDSamuel.com</a> </p><p><br/></p><p>Kirsten is offering Hopecast listeners her book &quot;Choosing a Way Out: When the Bottom Isn&apos;t the Bottom&quot; for FREE + shipping, at the link <a href='http://www.kirstendsamuel.com/rachael'>www.kirstendsamuel.com/rachael</a></p><p><br/></p><p><a href='https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B071ZK4MXW&amp;preview=newtab&amp;linkCode=kpe&amp;ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_1P7B51425DSXSWK1E36A'>https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B071ZK4MXW&amp;preview=newtab&amp;linkCode=kpe&amp;ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_1P7B51425DSXSWK1E36A</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Sun, 21 Mar 2021 16:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>The Hopecast-Episode 27-Anxiety Hacks From a Trauma Tested Widow</itunes:title>
    <title>The Hopecast-Episode 27-Anxiety Hacks From a Trauma Tested Widow</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Panic attacks and intrusive memories – both a very unwelcome part of grief and something familiar to many anxiety sufferers. The complex trauma of losing her husband, combined with a history of chronic stress, manifested in Rachael as crippling panic attacks, sometimes lasting for hours. On today’s episode of The Hopecast, Rachael shares with listeners her best life hacks for dealing with anxiety, and specifically the symptoms of panic. If you’ve ever found yourself wrought with dread, this e...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>Panic attacks and intrusive memories – both a very unwelcome part of grief and something familiar to many anxiety sufferers. The complex trauma of losing her husband, combined with a history of chronic stress, manifested in Rachael as crippling panic attacks, sometimes lasting for hours. On today’s episode of </b><b><em>The Hopecast</em></b><b>, Rachael shares with listeners her best life hacks for dealing with anxiety, and specifically the symptoms of panic. If you’ve ever found yourself wrought with dread, this episode will provide insight and tools to help you overcome. </b></p><p><a href='https://rachaelflick.com/'><b>Rachaelflick.com</b></a></p><p><br/><br/></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Panic attacks and intrusive memories – both a very unwelcome part of grief and something familiar to many anxiety sufferers. The complex trauma of losing her husband, combined with a history of chronic stress, manifested in Rachael as crippling panic attacks, sometimes lasting for hours. On today’s episode of </b><b><em>The Hopecast</em></b><b>, Rachael shares with listeners her best life hacks for dealing with anxiety, and specifically the symptoms of panic. If you’ve ever found yourself wrought with dread, this episode will provide insight and tools to help you overcome. </b></p><p><a href='https://rachaelflick.com/'><b>Rachaelflick.com</b></a></p><p><br/><br/></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:author>Rachael Flick</itunes:author>
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    <pubDate>Sat, 13 Mar 2021 13:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>The Hopecast-Episode 26-Avoiding Conflict? How To Own Your Peace</itunes:title>
    <title>The Hopecast-Episode 26-Avoiding Conflict? How To Own Your Peace</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Many people are completely averse to conflict, while some have no problem  barging in, where angels fear to tread. In this episode of The Hopecast, join Rachael Flick and producer Mike Segovia in an honest conversation about tackling the tough and awkward stuff in life. From hard conversations with bosses and significant others, Rachael gives practical advice on how to navigate these real life scenarios. She also provides a simple method people can use to determine how severe a conflict ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>Many people are completely averse to conflict, while some have no problem  barging in, where angels fear to tread. In this episode of </b><b><em>The Hopecast</em></b><b>, join Rachael Flick and producer Mike Segovia in an honest conversation about tackling the tough and awkward stuff in life. From hard conversations with bosses and significant others, Rachael gives practical advice on how to navigate these real life scenarios. She also provides a simple method people can use to determine how severe a conflict is and if the relationship can be saved. </b></p><p><a href='https://rachaelflick.com/'><b>Rachaelflick.com</b></a></p><p><a href='https://pfcaudiovideo.com/'><b>Pfcaudiovideo.com</b></a><b> </b></p><p><b>IG: </b><a href='https://www.instagram.com/pfcaudiovideo/'><b>@pfcaudiovideo </b></a></p><p><a href='https://howwelove.com/'><b>Howwelove.com</b></a></p><p><a href='https://howwelove.com/shop/how-we-love-book-workbook-combo/'><b><em>How We Love</em></b></a><b> (book) </b></p><p><br/><br/></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Many people are completely averse to conflict, while some have no problem  barging in, where angels fear to tread. In this episode of </b><b><em>The Hopecast</em></b><b>, join Rachael Flick and producer Mike Segovia in an honest conversation about tackling the tough and awkward stuff in life. From hard conversations with bosses and significant others, Rachael gives practical advice on how to navigate these real life scenarios. She also provides a simple method people can use to determine how severe a conflict is and if the relationship can be saved. </b></p><p><a href='https://rachaelflick.com/'><b>Rachaelflick.com</b></a></p><p><a href='https://pfcaudiovideo.com/'><b>Pfcaudiovideo.com</b></a><b> </b></p><p><b>IG: </b><a href='https://www.instagram.com/pfcaudiovideo/'><b>@pfcaudiovideo </b></a></p><p><a href='https://howwelove.com/'><b>Howwelove.com</b></a></p><p><a href='https://howwelove.com/shop/how-we-love-book-workbook-combo/'><b><em>How We Love</em></b></a><b> (book) </b></p><p><br/><br/></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:author>Rachael Flick</itunes:author>
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    <pubDate>Sun, 07 Mar 2021 12:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>The Hopecast-Episode 24-Walking Your Friend Through Trauma and Tragedy Part 2 with Kindra McNamee</itunes:title>
    <title>The Hopecast-Episode 24-Walking Your Friend Through Trauma and Tragedy Part 2 with Kindra McNamee</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The moment Kindra learned that her best friend Rachael’s husband had been killed in the line of duty was the moment that changed everything. Enter into part 2 of this tender conversation between Rachael Flick and Kindra McNamee as the best friends recount the harrowing grief journey they have walked through together. Kindra shares how she trusted the lead of the Holy Spirit as she dove headfirst into a support role for Rachael, following the news of Micah’s death. She also gives listeners pra...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>The moment Kindra learned that her best friend Rachael’s husband had been killed in the line of duty was the moment that changed everything. Enter into part 2 of this tender conversation between Rachael Flick and Kindra McNamee as the best friends recount the harrowing grief journey they have walked through together. Kindra shares how she trusted the lead of the Holy Spirit as she dove headfirst into a support role for Rachael, following the news of Micah’s death. She also gives listeners practical tools they can use to support their own loved ones in the face of tragedy and loss. <br/><br/></b><a href='https://www.amazon.com/Just-Show-Up-Suffering-Together/dp/1434709531'><b><em>Rachaelflick.com</em></b></a><b><em> </em></b></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>The moment Kindra learned that her best friend Rachael’s husband had been killed in the line of duty was the moment that changed everything. Enter into part 2 of this tender conversation between Rachael Flick and Kindra McNamee as the best friends recount the harrowing grief journey they have walked through together. Kindra shares how she trusted the lead of the Holy Spirit as she dove headfirst into a support role for Rachael, following the news of Micah’s death. She also gives listeners practical tools they can use to support their own loved ones in the face of tragedy and loss. <br/><br/></b><a href='https://www.amazon.com/Just-Show-Up-Suffering-Together/dp/1434709531'><b><em>Rachaelflick.com</em></b></a><b><em> </em></b></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>The Hopecast-Episode 23-Walking Your Friend Through Trauma and Tragedy Part 1 with Kindra McNamee</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[On a casual phone call just to “check in'', Kindra McNamee was completely caught off guard to learn that her best friend Rachael’s husband had just been shot in the line of duty. Soon after their phone call, alerts were popping up all over the news that an officer had been shot and killed in Colorado Springs. Kindra didn’t hesitate to drop everything and bravely enter into Rachael’s darkest hour, in the immediate wake of the murder of Rachael’s husband, Micah Flick. This episode is part one o...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>On a casual phone call just to “check in&apos;&apos;, Kindra McNamee was completely caught off guard to learn that her best friend Rachael’s husband had just been shot in the line of duty. Soon after their phone call, alerts were popping up all over the news that an officer had been shot and killed in Colorado Springs. Kindra didn’t hesitate to drop everything and bravely enter into Rachael’s darkest hour, in the immediate wake of the murder of Rachael’s husband, Micah Flick. This episode is part one of a beautiful love story between two friends. Tested and tried through death and loss, you&apos;ll be empowered and encouraged by the faithful provision of God that enabled them to write new chapters of a healing journey.<br/><br/></b><a href='https://www.amazon.com/Just-Show-Up-Suffering-Together/dp/1434709531'><b><em>Rachaelflick.com</em></b></a></p><p><a href='https://www.amazon.com/Just-Show-Up-Suffering-Together/dp/1434709531'><b><em>Just Show Up: The Dance of Walking Through Suffering Together</em></b></a><b> by Kara Tippetts</b></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>On a casual phone call just to “check in&apos;&apos;, Kindra McNamee was completely caught off guard to learn that her best friend Rachael’s husband had just been shot in the line of duty. Soon after their phone call, alerts were popping up all over the news that an officer had been shot and killed in Colorado Springs. Kindra didn’t hesitate to drop everything and bravely enter into Rachael’s darkest hour, in the immediate wake of the murder of Rachael’s husband, Micah Flick. This episode is part one of a beautiful love story between two friends. Tested and tried through death and loss, you&apos;ll be empowered and encouraged by the faithful provision of God that enabled them to write new chapters of a healing journey.<br/><br/></b><a href='https://www.amazon.com/Just-Show-Up-Suffering-Together/dp/1434709531'><b><em>Rachaelflick.com</em></b></a></p><p><a href='https://www.amazon.com/Just-Show-Up-Suffering-Together/dp/1434709531'><b><em>Just Show Up: The Dance of Walking Through Suffering Together</em></b></a><b> by Kara Tippetts</b></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>The Hopecast-Episode 22-Laura Lazechko: Discovering New Dreams in Life with a Special Needs Child-Part 2</itunes:title>
    <title>The Hopecast-Episode 22-Laura Lazechko: Discovering New Dreams in Life with a Special Needs Child-Part 2</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Laura and her husband, Tad, always wanted children when they got married and dreamed of their family together. When their third daughter, Lanie, was born, Laura noticed that she was not developing like her two, older, typical siblings had. Following her instincts, Laura and Tad received the diagnosis that Lanie has a rare, DNA sequencing mutation that will have a profound, lifelong impact on Lanie.   Laura talks about what it felt like to receive a diagnosis that Lanie's doctor had never...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Laura and her husband, Tad, always wanted children when they got married and dreamed of their family together. When their third daughter, Lanie, was born, Laura noticed that she was not developing like her two, older, typical siblings had. Following her instincts, Laura and Tad received the diagnosis that Lanie has a rare, DNA sequencing mutation that will have a profound, lifelong impact on Lanie. <br/><br/>Laura talks about what it felt like to receive a diagnosis that Lanie&apos;s doctor had never heard of before and how she and her family navigated the many surgeries, therapies and family adaptations that were to come. In the midst of caring for Lanie, Laura grieved her dreams of a typical child&apos;s experience and talks about how some of the dreams she was sure were lost, came back around in unexpected ways.<br/><br/>Rachael and Laura discuss where Laura and Tad fall on the Enneagram and how their different personality styles affected how they received the news of Lanie&apos;s diagnosis and how they handled the challenges that were to come. Laura also talks about how special needs parenting affects their marriage and the skills they have developed to help one another feel supported and share the load in a more empathetic way.  <br/><br/>Laura transparently admits her resentment towards God. Laura expresses her unconscious sense of entitlement that losing her father in her own childhood &quot;should&quot; have cleared her from future heartache. Laura and Tad courageously wrestled with their own fears of possible future loss in conceiving a fourth child. Laura conveys the challenges of raising a family with 4 children, 6 and under, and the beauty she has learned to appreciate with a fresh perspective on God&apos;s unexpected blessings. <br/><br/>Learn more at www.rachaelflick.com</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></description>
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    <itunes:title>The Hopecast-Episode 21-Laura Lazechko: Discovering New Dreams in Life with a Special Needs Child </itunes:title>
    <title>The Hopecast-Episode 21-Laura Lazechko: Discovering New Dreams in Life with a Special Needs Child </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Laura and her husband, Tad, always wanted children when they got married and dreamed of their family together. When their third daughter, Lanie, was born, Laura noticed that she was not developing like her two, older, typical siblings had. Following her instincts, Laura and Tad received the diagnosis that Lanie has a rare, DNA sequencing mutation that will have a profound, lifelong impact on Lanie.   Laura talks about what it felt like to receive a diagnosis that Lanie's doctor had never...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Laura and her husband, Tad, always wanted children when they got married and dreamed of their family together. When their third daughter, Lanie, was born, Laura noticed that she was not developing like her two, older, typical siblings had. Following her instincts, Laura and Tad received the diagnosis that Lanie has a rare, DNA sequencing mutation that will have a profound, lifelong impact on Lanie. <br/><br/>Laura talks about what it felt like to receive a diagnosis that Lanie&apos;s doctor had never heard of before and how she and her family navigated the many surgeries, therapies and family adaptations that were to come. In the midst of caring for Lanie, Laura grieved her dreams of a typical child&apos;s experience and talks about how some of the dreams she was sure were lost, came back around in unexpected ways.<br/><br/>Rachael and Laura discuss where Laura and Tad fall on the Enneagram and how their different personality styles affected how they received the news of Lanie&apos;s diagnosis and how they handled the challenges that were to come. Laura also talks about how special needs parenting affects their marriage and the skills they have developed to help one another feel supported and share the load in a more empathetic way.  <br/><br/>Laura transparently admits her resentment towards God. Laura expresses her unconscious sense of entitlement that losing her father in her own childhood &quot;should&quot; have cleared her from future heartache. Laura and Tad courageously wrestled with their own fears of possible future loss in conceiving a fourth child. Laura conveys the challenges of raising a family with 4 children, 6 and under, and the beauty she has learned to appreciate with a fresh perspective on God&apos;s unexpected blessings. <br/><br/>Learn more at www.rachaelflick.com</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Laura and her husband, Tad, always wanted children when they got married and dreamed of their family together. When their third daughter, Lanie, was born, Laura noticed that she was not developing like her two, older, typical siblings had. Following her instincts, Laura and Tad received the diagnosis that Lanie has a rare, DNA sequencing mutation that will have a profound, lifelong impact on Lanie. <br/><br/>Laura talks about what it felt like to receive a diagnosis that Lanie&apos;s doctor had never heard of before and how she and her family navigated the many surgeries, therapies and family adaptations that were to come. In the midst of caring for Lanie, Laura grieved her dreams of a typical child&apos;s experience and talks about how some of the dreams she was sure were lost, came back around in unexpected ways.<br/><br/>Rachael and Laura discuss where Laura and Tad fall on the Enneagram and how their different personality styles affected how they received the news of Lanie&apos;s diagnosis and how they handled the challenges that were to come. Laura also talks about how special needs parenting affects their marriage and the skills they have developed to help one another feel supported and share the load in a more empathetic way.  <br/><br/>Laura transparently admits her resentment towards God. Laura expresses her unconscious sense of entitlement that losing her father in her own childhood &quot;should&quot; have cleared her from future heartache. Laura and Tad courageously wrestled with their own fears of possible future loss in conceiving a fourth child. Laura conveys the challenges of raising a family with 4 children, 6 and under, and the beauty she has learned to appreciate with a fresh perspective on God&apos;s unexpected blessings. <br/><br/>Learn more at www.rachaelflick.com</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>The Hopecast-Episode 20-Q &amp; A with your fave, survivor and new bff. #DearRach</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week’s #DearRach Q &amp; A segment is centered around the conflicts, guilt and self-sabotage that happen when we live out of depletion. Staying in bad relationships, having unreasonable expectations of others, feeling bad that we don’t have more to give – all issues that arise when we’re living through trauma or we’re spread too thin. Rachael shares with listeners what she does to restore and refill herself, while also shouldering the hurt of remembering and honoring her hero. Listen in,...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>This week’s #DearRach Q &amp; A segment is centered around the conflicts, guilt and self-sabotage that happen when we live out of depletion. Staying in bad relationships, having unreasonable expectations of others, feeling bad that we don’t have more to give – all issues that arise when we’re living through trauma or we’re spread too thin. Rachael shares with listeners what she does to restore and refill herself, while also shouldering the hurt of remembering and honoring her hero. Listen in, and learn how you can tend to your heart too. </b></p><p><b>Submit your own Q &amp; A’s by sending an email, DM or making a post with the #DearRach hashtag for Rachael to answer in a future episode. </b></p><p><a href='https://rachaelflick.com/'><b>Rachaelflick.com</b></a></p><p><a href='https://www.amazon.com/Love-Languages-Secret-that-Lasts/dp/080241270X/ref=asc_df_080241270X?tag=bngsmtphsnus-20&amp;linkCode=df0&amp;hvadid=80676783691993&amp;hvnetw=s&amp;hvqmt=e&amp;hvbmt=be&amp;hvdev=c&amp;hvlocint=&amp;hvlocphy=&amp;hvtargid=pla-4584276308945274&amp;psc=1'><b><em>The 5 Love Languages</em></b></a></p><p><br/><br/></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>This week’s #DearRach Q &amp; A segment is centered around the conflicts, guilt and self-sabotage that happen when we live out of depletion. Staying in bad relationships, having unreasonable expectations of others, feeling bad that we don’t have more to give – all issues that arise when we’re living through trauma or we’re spread too thin. Rachael shares with listeners what she does to restore and refill herself, while also shouldering the hurt of remembering and honoring her hero. Listen in, and learn how you can tend to your heart too. </b></p><p><b>Submit your own Q &amp; A’s by sending an email, DM or making a post with the #DearRach hashtag for Rachael to answer in a future episode. </b></p><p><a href='https://rachaelflick.com/'><b>Rachaelflick.com</b></a></p><p><a href='https://www.amazon.com/Love-Languages-Secret-that-Lasts/dp/080241270X/ref=asc_df_080241270X?tag=bngsmtphsnus-20&amp;linkCode=df0&amp;hvadid=80676783691993&amp;hvnetw=s&amp;hvqmt=e&amp;hvbmt=be&amp;hvdev=c&amp;hvlocint=&amp;hvlocphy=&amp;hvtargid=pla-4584276308945274&amp;psc=1'><b><em>The 5 Love Languages</em></b></a></p><p><br/><br/></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>The Hopecast-Episode 19-Q &amp; A with your fave, survivor and new bff. #DearRach</itunes:title>
    <title>The Hopecast-Episode 19-Q &amp; A with your fave, survivor and new bff. #DearRach</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[“This week's Hopecast has us tackling some tough and tender topics.   Is anyone else going crazy from e-learning in a pandemic?! Rachael provides 3 solid tips for keeping your kids alive, while clinging to your sanity.   What's it like to go on a vacation for the first time after the loss of a spouse? You want to carry on new traditions for your children but you can't imagine going as the only adult. Hint: it involves asking for help and building in rest.  Blended family questi...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>“This week&apos;s Hopecast has us tackling some tough and tender topics. <br/><br/>Is anyone else going crazy from e-learning in a pandemic?! Rachael provides 3 solid tips for keeping your kids alive, while clinging to your sanity. <br/><br/>What&apos;s it like to go on a vacation for the first time after the loss of a spouse? You want to carry on new traditions for your children but you can&apos;t imagine going as the only adult. Hint: it involves asking for help and building in rest. </b></p><p><b>Blended family question: How to help your 12 year old step son adapt from Bio mom&apos;s house to Bio dad&apos;s house. Going from punitive to positive discipline. Reparenting to your household expectations. Setting realistic expectations for the large scale changes he&apos;s adapting to, to motivate him to succeed. <br/><br/>Is therapy a good idea for individuals and families that are struggling? Why Rachael encourages counseling as a form of saving your relationships early instead of hoping for a miracle when a family is breaking apart.”</b></p><p><a href='https://rachaelflick.com/'><b>Rachaelflick.com</b></a></p><p><br/><br/></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>“This week&apos;s Hopecast has us tackling some tough and tender topics. <br/><br/>Is anyone else going crazy from e-learning in a pandemic?! Rachael provides 3 solid tips for keeping your kids alive, while clinging to your sanity. <br/><br/>What&apos;s it like to go on a vacation for the first time after the loss of a spouse? You want to carry on new traditions for your children but you can&apos;t imagine going as the only adult. Hint: it involves asking for help and building in rest. </b></p><p><b>Blended family question: How to help your 12 year old step son adapt from Bio mom&apos;s house to Bio dad&apos;s house. Going from punitive to positive discipline. Reparenting to your household expectations. Setting realistic expectations for the large scale changes he&apos;s adapting to, to motivate him to succeed. <br/><br/>Is therapy a good idea for individuals and families that are struggling? Why Rachael encourages counseling as a form of saving your relationships early instead of hoping for a miracle when a family is breaking apart.”</b></p><p><a href='https://rachaelflick.com/'><b>Rachaelflick.com</b></a></p><p><br/><br/></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>The Hopecast-Episode 18-Vision Boards - Using Creativity to Unlock the Power of Dreaming with Yvette Maher-Part 2</itunes:title>
    <title>The Hopecast-Episode 18-Vision Boards - Using Creativity to Unlock the Power of Dreaming with Yvette Maher-Part 2</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Pursuing anything of deep meaning and long term value can be a challenge for anyone. It requires intentionally stepping away from the daily chaos and stress of life in order to dream beyond current circumstances. Today’s episode of The Hopecast, features part 2 of a conversation between Rachael Flick and Yvette Maher. Yvette provides listeners with a subtle yet profound shift in mindset that makes it easier to define the “why” of our motivation, and also defines the 5 obstacles that can get i...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>Pursuing anything of deep meaning and long term value can be a challenge for anyone. It requires intentionally stepping away from the daily chaos and stress of life in order to dream beyond current circumstances. Today’s episode of </b><b><em>The Hopecast</em></b><b>, features part 2 of a conversation between Rachael Flick and Yvette Maher. Yvette provides listeners with a subtle yet profound shift in mindset that makes it easier to define the “why” of our motivation, and also defines the 5 obstacles that can get in our way. </b><br/><br/><a href='http://www.mywayfinderjourney.net/'>www.mywayfinderjourney.net</a><br/><br/><br/></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Pursuing anything of deep meaning and long term value can be a challenge for anyone. It requires intentionally stepping away from the daily chaos and stress of life in order to dream beyond current circumstances. Today’s episode of </b><b><em>The Hopecast</em></b><b>, features part 2 of a conversation between Rachael Flick and Yvette Maher. Yvette provides listeners with a subtle yet profound shift in mindset that makes it easier to define the “why” of our motivation, and also defines the 5 obstacles that can get in our way. </b><br/><br/><a href='http://www.mywayfinderjourney.net/'>www.mywayfinderjourney.net</a><br/><br/><br/></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>The Hopecast-Episode 17- Vision Boards - Using Creativity to Unlock the Power of Dreaming with Yvette Maher Part 1</itunes:title>
    <title>The Hopecast-Episode 17- Vision Boards - Using Creativity to Unlock the Power of Dreaming with Yvette Maher Part 1</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dreaming up the future can be hard, scary and vulnerable. But yet, God calls His people to do just that, with a promise from Matthew 19 that says “With God, all things are possible.” He doesn’t just ask us to believe for what seems reasonable according to our current circumstances, or hope for what feels like it’s within reach; God calls His people to dream greater than the possibilities we can conjure up in our minds. Today’s episode of The Hopecast features part 1 of a conversation between ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>Dreaming up the future can be hard, scary and vulnerable. But yet, God calls His people to do just that, with a promise from Matthew 19 that says “With God, all things are possible.” He doesn’t just ask us to believe for what seems reasonable according to our current circumstances, or hope for what feels like it’s within reach; God calls His people to dream greater than the possibilities we can conjure up in our minds. Today’s episode of </b><b><em>The</em></b><b> </b><b><em>Hopecast</em></b><b> features part 1 of a conversation between Rachael Flick and Yvette Maher as they discuss vision boards, words for the year, and daring to hope and yearn for a future better </b><br/><br/>mywayfinderjourney.net<br/><br/>rachaelflick.com</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Dreaming up the future can be hard, scary and vulnerable. But yet, God calls His people to do just that, with a promise from Matthew 19 that says “With God, all things are possible.” He doesn’t just ask us to believe for what seems reasonable according to our current circumstances, or hope for what feels like it’s within reach; God calls His people to dream greater than the possibilities we can conjure up in our minds. Today’s episode of </b><b><em>The</em></b><b> </b><b><em>Hopecast</em></b><b> features part 1 of a conversation between Rachael Flick and Yvette Maher as they discuss vision boards, words for the year, and daring to hope and yearn for a future better </b><br/><br/>mywayfinderjourney.net<br/><br/>rachaelflick.com</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>The Hopecast-Episode 16-Relentless: Being Pursued by the God Who Sees You-Part 2</itunes:title>
    <title>The Hopecast-Episode 16-Relentless: Being Pursued by the God Who Sees You-Part 2</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the Hopecast this week, Rachael and her guest Michele Cushatt we talk about the reality of how the hard and the holy co-mingle into something brighter, more beautiful and ultimately resilient than if those two remain separate from each other.  This year I urge you to seek sweetness in unexpected places. Find rest where you would usually be in a hustle. Give yourself more grace than you think is necessary or possible. Choose joy anyway.  Listen to this week’s episode of The Hopeca...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>On the Hopecast this week, Rachael and her guest Michele Cushatt we talk about the reality of how the hard and the holy co-mingle into something brighter, more beautiful and ultimately resilient than if those two remain separate from each other. </p><p>This year I urge you to seek sweetness in unexpected places. Find rest where you would usually be in a hustle. Give yourself more grace than you think is necessary or possible. Choose joy anyway.  Listen to this week’s episode of The Hopecast for a boost of strength and courage <br/>from two women who can really empathize with your hardships and your triumphs. </p><p><br/>To find out more about Michele and her powerful story, go to:</p><blockquote>WEBSITE: <a href='http://michelecushatt.com/'>michelecushatt.com</a><br/>SPEAKING: <a href='http://www.michelecushatt.com/speaking/'>http://www.michelecushatt.com/speaking/</a><br/>FACEBOOK: <a href='http://facebook.com/michelecushatt/'>facebook.com/michelecushatt/</a><br/>TWITTER: <a href='http://twitter.com/michelecushatt'>twitter.com/michelecushatt</a><br/>INSTAGRAM: <a href='http://instagram.com/michelecushatt'>instagram.com/michelecushatt</a></blockquote><p><br/>To find out more about Rachael and her powerful story, go to:<br/>rachaelflick.com</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>On the Hopecast this week, Rachael and her guest Michele Cushatt we talk about the reality of how the hard and the holy co-mingle into something brighter, more beautiful and ultimately resilient than if those two remain separate from each other. </p><p>This year I urge you to seek sweetness in unexpected places. Find rest where you would usually be in a hustle. Give yourself more grace than you think is necessary or possible. Choose joy anyway.  Listen to this week’s episode of The Hopecast for a boost of strength and courage <br/>from two women who can really empathize with your hardships and your triumphs. </p><p><br/>To find out more about Michele and her powerful story, go to:</p><blockquote>WEBSITE: <a href='http://michelecushatt.com/'>michelecushatt.com</a><br/>SPEAKING: <a href='http://www.michelecushatt.com/speaking/'>http://www.michelecushatt.com/speaking/</a><br/>FACEBOOK: <a href='http://facebook.com/michelecushatt/'>facebook.com/michelecushatt/</a><br/>TWITTER: <a href='http://twitter.com/michelecushatt'>twitter.com/michelecushatt</a><br/>INSTAGRAM: <a href='http://instagram.com/michelecushatt'>instagram.com/michelecushatt</a></blockquote><p><br/>To find out more about Rachael and her powerful story, go to:<br/>rachaelflick.com</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>The Hopecast-Episode 15-Relentless: Being Pursued by the God Who Sees You-Part 1</itunes:title>
    <title>The Hopecast-Episode 15-Relentless: Being Pursued by the God Who Sees You-Part 1</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[What do you do when the hits just keep coming? In this powerful interview, Michele Cushatt talks about how God found her in the dark night of the soul. Listen to how Michele processed divorce, blended family, death of loved ones, high risk adoption, three cancer diagnoses, chronic pain and extensive surgeries on her face, neck and tongue.   Energetic, passionate and determined mother of six. Author, speaker, podcaster and leader, Michele, found herself in a depression with nothing left t...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>What do you do when the hits just keep coming? In this powerful interview, Michele Cushatt talks about how God found her in the dark night of the soul. Listen to how Michele processed divorce, blended family, death of loved ones, high risk adoption, three cancer diagnoses, chronic pain and extensive surgeries on her face, neck and tongue. <br/><br/>Energetic, passionate and determined mother of six. Author, speaker, podcaster and leader, Michele, found herself in a depression with nothing left to give, wondering if God was really loving if He allowed all of these circumstances into her life. Michele delivers the powerful truth that, more than a God who saves us, we need a God who is WITH us - Emmanuel. <br/><br/>To find out more about Michele and her powerful story, go to:</p><blockquote>WEBSITE: <a href='http://michelecushatt.com/'>michelecushatt.com</a><br/>SPEAKING: <a href='http://www.michelecushatt.com/speaking/'>http://www.michelecushatt.com/speaking/</a><br/>FACEBOOK: <a href='http://facebook.com/michelecushatt/'>facebook.com/michelecushatt/</a><br/>TWITTER: <a href='http://twitter.com/michelecushatt'>twitter.com/michelecushatt</a><br/>INSTAGRAM: <a href='http://instagram.com/michelecushatt'>instagram.com/michelecushatt</a></blockquote><p><br/>To find out more about Rachael and her powerful story, go to:<br/>rachaelflick.com</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>What do you do when the hits just keep coming? In this powerful interview, Michele Cushatt talks about how God found her in the dark night of the soul. Listen to how Michele processed divorce, blended family, death of loved ones, high risk adoption, three cancer diagnoses, chronic pain and extensive surgeries on her face, neck and tongue. <br/><br/>Energetic, passionate and determined mother of six. Author, speaker, podcaster and leader, Michele, found herself in a depression with nothing left to give, wondering if God was really loving if He allowed all of these circumstances into her life. Michele delivers the powerful truth that, more than a God who saves us, we need a God who is WITH us - Emmanuel. <br/><br/>To find out more about Michele and her powerful story, go to:</p><blockquote>WEBSITE: <a href='http://michelecushatt.com/'>michelecushatt.com</a><br/>SPEAKING: <a href='http://www.michelecushatt.com/speaking/'>http://www.michelecushatt.com/speaking/</a><br/>FACEBOOK: <a href='http://facebook.com/michelecushatt/'>facebook.com/michelecushatt/</a><br/>TWITTER: <a href='http://twitter.com/michelecushatt'>twitter.com/michelecushatt</a><br/>INSTAGRAM: <a href='http://instagram.com/michelecushatt'>instagram.com/michelecushatt</a></blockquote><p><br/>To find out more about Rachael and her powerful story, go to:<br/>rachaelflick.com</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>The Hopecast-Episode 14-Falling In Love with a Modern Hero. Rachael &amp; Micah’s Love Story</itunes:title>
    <title>The Hopecast-Episode 14-Falling In Love with a Modern Hero. Rachael &amp; Micah’s Love Story</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Micah and Rachael Flick were an average couple with an extraordinary love. They met at their gym, choosing to work out longer, just to spend more time together. When Micah finally asked Rachael out on a date, their feelings for each other grew quickly. Four months after their first date, Micah proposed and Rachael eagerly accepted.   Rachael didn't have a healthy model of marriage from her own childhood. She and Micah did their best to prepare with marriage materials and pre-marital coun...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Micah and Rachael Flick were an average couple with an extraordinary love. They met at their gym, choosing to work out longer, just to spend more time together. When Micah finally asked Rachael out on a date, their feelings for each other grew quickly. Four months after their first date, Micah proposed and Rachael eagerly accepted. <br/><br/>Rachael didn&apos;t have a healthy model of marriage from her own childhood. She and Micah did their best to prepare with marriage materials and pre-marital counseling, but the learning curve was steep. Rachael realized, in retrospect, that she had done a lot of &quot;image management&quot; in their dating in order to put her best foot forward. <br/><br/>The reality of marriage was far from a fairytale. There was a lot of hard work and conflict involved in creating a love that would withstand pressure and unrealistic expectations <br/><br/>When Micah died, Rachael gave a eulogy that moved the nation. The stories of their love, humor and humanity touched those who watched Rachael recall dancing  in the kitchen with Micah only days before he died. Rachael also spoke much needed truth of the realities facing law enforcement in a season where they are intentionally targeted as symbols of truth and authority in America. <br/><br/>Rachael answers the tough questions around regret and if she would choose to marry Micah again, knowing the pain that would come in the future. Ultimately, the love that they shared inspires others to fight for each other and appreciate the simple pleasures of a life well lived.  <br/><br/>rachaelflick.com</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Micah and Rachael Flick were an average couple with an extraordinary love. They met at their gym, choosing to work out longer, just to spend more time together. When Micah finally asked Rachael out on a date, their feelings for each other grew quickly. Four months after their first date, Micah proposed and Rachael eagerly accepted. <br/><br/>Rachael didn&apos;t have a healthy model of marriage from her own childhood. She and Micah did their best to prepare with marriage materials and pre-marital counseling, but the learning curve was steep. Rachael realized, in retrospect, that she had done a lot of &quot;image management&quot; in their dating in order to put her best foot forward. <br/><br/>The reality of marriage was far from a fairytale. There was a lot of hard work and conflict involved in creating a love that would withstand pressure and unrealistic expectations <br/><br/>When Micah died, Rachael gave a eulogy that moved the nation. The stories of their love, humor and humanity touched those who watched Rachael recall dancing  in the kitchen with Micah only days before he died. Rachael also spoke much needed truth of the realities facing law enforcement in a season where they are intentionally targeted as symbols of truth and authority in America. <br/><br/>Rachael answers the tough questions around regret and if she would choose to marry Micah again, knowing the pain that would come in the future. Ultimately, the love that they shared inspires others to fight for each other and appreciate the simple pleasures of a life well lived.  <br/><br/>rachaelflick.com</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[For some, it’s easy to be present and enjoy the moment. For others, it feels like an impossible task that stress does not permit. Today’s episode of The Hopecast is part two of a conversation between Rachael and Dr. Debi Grebenik. With the COVID-19 pandemic burying many in a combination of grief and anxiety, Dr. Grebenik shares tips for staying grounded during the holiday season. She also discusses what the application of self-compassion looks like, how to overcome shame-cycles, and the impor...]]></itunes:summary>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>For some, it’s easy to be present and enjoy the moment. For others, it feels like an impossible task that stress does not permit. Today’s episode of </b><b><em>The Hopecast</em></b><b> is part two of a conversation between Rachael and Dr. Debi Grebenik. With the COVID-19 pandemic burying many in a combination of grief and anxiety, Dr. Grebenik shares tips for staying grounded during the holiday season. She also discusses what the application of self-compassion looks like, how to overcome shame-cycles, and the importance of finding joy in the day to day monotony of life. </b></p><p><a href='https://rachaelflick.com/'><b>Rachaelflick.com</b></a></p><p><a href='https://www.debigrebenik.com/'><b>https://www.debigrebenik.com/</b></a></p><p><br/><br/></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The pursuit of perfectionism is one that yields no return on investment. It’s smoke and mirrors… a myth… something that can never be attained. Perfectionism also keeps us in a loop of judgment towards ourselves and others. Today’s episode of The Hopecast is part one of an insightful conversation between Rachael and Dr. Debi Grebenik. Dr. Grebenick shares wisdom on a number of topics from breaking free from perfectionism, to having grace for ourselves and others, and how to overcome comparison...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>The pursuit of perfectionism is one that yields no return on investment. It’s smoke and mirrors… a myth… something that can never be attained. Perfectionism also keeps us in a loop of judgment towards ourselves and others. Today’s episode of </b><b><em>The Hopecast </em></b><b>is part one of an insightful conversation between Rachael and Dr. Debi Grebenik. Dr. Grebenick shares wisdom on a number of topics from breaking free from perfectionism, to having grace for ourselves and others, and how to overcome comparison and a scarcity mindset. </b></p><p><a href='https://rachaelflick.com/'><b>Rachaelflick.com</b></a></p><p><a href='https://www.debigrebenik.com/'><b>https://www.debigrebenik.com/</b></a></p><p><br/><br/></p><p><br/><br/></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>The pursuit of perfectionism is one that yields no return on investment. It’s smoke and mirrors… a myth… something that can never be attained. Perfectionism also keeps us in a loop of judgment towards ourselves and others. Today’s episode of </b><b><em>The Hopecast </em></b><b>is part one of an insightful conversation between Rachael and Dr. Debi Grebenik. Dr. Grebenick shares wisdom on a number of topics from breaking free from perfectionism, to having grace for ourselves and others, and how to overcome comparison and a scarcity mindset. </b></p><p><a href='https://rachaelflick.com/'><b>Rachaelflick.com</b></a></p><p><a href='https://www.debigrebenik.com/'><b>https://www.debigrebenik.com/</b></a></p><p><br/><br/></p><p><br/><br/></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Listen to Rachael and Jaime talk about the treasures found in darkness. For Rachael her darkness came in the valley of tragic death. Jaime lost hope in a season when the pain of Lyme disease sucked the joy and delight out of her daily life.   Suicide is such a stigmatized part of pain, but Jaime and Rachael don't shy away from telling you about the times when it felt like the only way to escape the constant, unrelenting agony. But even in their darkest nights, God was never further than ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Listen to Rachael and Jaime talk about the treasures found in darkness. For Rachael her darkness came in the valley of tragic death. Jaime lost hope in a season when the pain of Lyme disease sucked the joy and delight out of her daily life. <br/><br/>Suicide is such a stigmatized part of pain, but Jaime and Rachael don&apos;t shy away from telling you about the times when it felt like the only way to escape the constant, unrelenting agony. But even in their darkest nights, God was never further than their breath. Listen to how God pulled Jaime and Rachael up out of pits of heartache and pain and gave them courage and hope to dream again! </p><p>While receiving treatment at the New York Center of Innovative Medicine, in Huntington New York, God began to revive Jaime&apos;s vision for a wholehearted life again. <a href='https://nycim.com/'>https://nycim.com/</a></p><p>This episode will give you courage to ask for help if you are in a valley. Watch Jaime and Rachael&apos;s transition from despair to dreaming and allow your heart and mind to open back up to a new vision for your future. </p><p>Don&apos;t miss the end of this episode to hear Jaime&apos;s single, &quot;All Things For My Good,&quot; and hear how God was using the painful chapters of her life to bring resilience and hope through her life and her music. <br/><br/>Download and listen to Jaime&apos;s brand new album, &quot;All Things,&quot; on Apple Music and learn more about her ministry at <a href='http://www.jaimejam.com/'>www.jaimejam.com</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Listen to Rachael and Jaime talk about the treasures found in darkness. For Rachael her darkness came in the valley of tragic death. Jaime lost hope in a season when the pain of Lyme disease sucked the joy and delight out of her daily life. <br/><br/>Suicide is such a stigmatized part of pain, but Jaime and Rachael don&apos;t shy away from telling you about the times when it felt like the only way to escape the constant, unrelenting agony. But even in their darkest nights, God was never further than their breath. Listen to how God pulled Jaime and Rachael up out of pits of heartache and pain and gave them courage and hope to dream again! </p><p>While receiving treatment at the New York Center of Innovative Medicine, in Huntington New York, God began to revive Jaime&apos;s vision for a wholehearted life again. <a href='https://nycim.com/'>https://nycim.com/</a></p><p>This episode will give you courage to ask for help if you are in a valley. Watch Jaime and Rachael&apos;s transition from despair to dreaming and allow your heart and mind to open back up to a new vision for your future. </p><p>Don&apos;t miss the end of this episode to hear Jaime&apos;s single, &quot;All Things For My Good,&quot; and hear how God was using the painful chapters of her life to bring resilience and hope through her life and her music. <br/><br/>Download and listen to Jaime&apos;s brand new album, &quot;All Things,&quot; on Apple Music and learn more about her ministry at <a href='http://www.jaimejam.com/'>www.jaimejam.com</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In 2006 Jaime was living a music artist's dream. Her song, " Hear my Worship" spent 12 weeks on the #1 spot on national Christian radio. Jaime was touring, leading worship and writing beautiful music.    Then, while leading in music and ministry, Jaime began to feel an exhaustion she couldn't shake. When debilitating headaches brought Jaime to her knees, she could no longer press through the pain and discovered her diagnosis of Lyme disease.    In this episode, listen as Jaime talks...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>In 2006 Jaime was living a music artist&apos;s dream. Her song, &quot; Hear my Worship&quot; spent 12 weeks on the #1 spot on national Christian radio. Jaime was touring, leading worship and writing beautiful music. <br/><br/></p><p>Then, while leading in music and ministry, Jaime began to feel an exhaustion she couldn&apos;t shake. When debilitating headaches brought Jaime to her knees, she could no longer press through the pain and discovered her diagnosis of Lyme disease. <br/><br/></p><p>In this episode, listen as Jaime talks about the humbling and helpless loss she felt in having to step out of public life in order to care for her health. Jaime tells about how her illness brought her closer to God in a way that only full surrender can. <br/><br/></p><p>Don&apos;t miss the end of this episode to hear Jaime&apos;s single, &quot;Beautiful Story,&quot; and hear how God was using the painful chapters of her life to bring resilience and hope through her life and her music. <br/><br/></p><p>Download and listen to Jaime&apos;s brand new album, &quot;All Things,&quot; on Apple Music and learn more about her ministry at <a href='http://www.jaimejam.com/'>www.jaimejam.com</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In 2006 Jaime was living a music artist&apos;s dream. Her song, &quot; Hear my Worship&quot; spent 12 weeks on the #1 spot on national Christian radio. Jaime was touring, leading worship and writing beautiful music. <br/><br/></p><p>Then, while leading in music and ministry, Jaime began to feel an exhaustion she couldn&apos;t shake. When debilitating headaches brought Jaime to her knees, she could no longer press through the pain and discovered her diagnosis of Lyme disease. <br/><br/></p><p>In this episode, listen as Jaime talks about the humbling and helpless loss she felt in having to step out of public life in order to care for her health. Jaime tells about how her illness brought her closer to God in a way that only full surrender can. <br/><br/></p><p>Don&apos;t miss the end of this episode to hear Jaime&apos;s single, &quot;Beautiful Story,&quot; and hear how God was using the painful chapters of her life to bring resilience and hope through her life and her music. <br/><br/></p><p>Download and listen to Jaime&apos;s brand new album, &quot;All Things,&quot; on Apple Music and learn more about her ministry at <a href='http://www.jaimejam.com/'>www.jaimejam.com</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>The Hopecast with Rachael Flick-Episode 9-Ammo and Grace: Resilience for Law Enforcement Families </itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[There's never been a season in our lifetimes when it's been harder to be a police officer, or someone who loves one. Law enforcement has always been a sacrifice for our officers and their families. But now, with rioting and civil unrest, the threat to their lives increases as does our need for them.    Join police widow, Rachael Flick, LPCC, NCC and current police spouse Cote Anne, LCSW, as they discuss the unique challenges of being a law enforcement family, how to practice good self ca...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>There&apos;s never been a season in our lifetimes when it&apos;s been harder to be a police officer, or someone who loves one. Law enforcement has always been a sacrifice for our officers and their families. But now, with rioting and civil unrest, the threat to their lives increases as does our need for them. </p><p><br/></p><p>Join police widow, Rachael Flick, LPCC, NCC and current police spouse Cote Anne, LCSW, as they discuss the unique challenges of being a law enforcement family, how to practice good self care, and what mindsets can combat the rampant fear that blue families are struggling with in our nation&apos;s crisis. </p><p><br/></p><p>Cote is a social worker, married to her high school sweetheart and police officer in the pacific northwest and is the face behind the faith based police wives blog, Ammo+Grace, and the author of the devotional for law enforcement families, Ammo+Grace, The Devotional. Find Cote&apos;s book on amazon <a href='https://www.amazon.com/Ammo-Grace-Devotional-Cote-Anne/dp/0578563991'>https://www.amazon.com/Ammo-Grace-Devotional-Cote-Anne/dp/0578563991</a> and suscribe to her blog at <a href='https://ammoandgrace.com/'>https://ammoandgrace.com/</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There&apos;s never been a season in our lifetimes when it&apos;s been harder to be a police officer, or someone who loves one. Law enforcement has always been a sacrifice for our officers and their families. But now, with rioting and civil unrest, the threat to their lives increases as does our need for them. </p><p><br/></p><p>Join police widow, Rachael Flick, LPCC, NCC and current police spouse Cote Anne, LCSW, as they discuss the unique challenges of being a law enforcement family, how to practice good self care, and what mindsets can combat the rampant fear that blue families are struggling with in our nation&apos;s crisis. </p><p><br/></p><p>Cote is a social worker, married to her high school sweetheart and police officer in the pacific northwest and is the face behind the faith based police wives blog, Ammo+Grace, and the author of the devotional for law enforcement families, Ammo+Grace, The Devotional. Find Cote&apos;s book on amazon <a href='https://www.amazon.com/Ammo-Grace-Devotional-Cote-Anne/dp/0578563991'>https://www.amazon.com/Ammo-Grace-Devotional-Cote-Anne/dp/0578563991</a> and suscribe to her blog at <a href='https://ammoandgrace.com/'>https://ammoandgrace.com/</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>The Hopecast with Rachael Flick-Episode 8-Do Overs After Divorce: Tracey Lynn Russell&#39;s Restoration and Remarriage to her First Husband. Part 2. </itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send a text Support the show www.rachaelflick.com Twitter@ rachael_flick Facebook @therachaelflick Instagram @rachael.flick TikTok @rachael.flick ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <title>The Hopecast with Rachael Flick-Episode 7-Do Overs After Divorce: Tracey Lynn Russell&#39;s Restoration and Remarriage to her First Husband. Part 1. </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Marriage is hard. It's messy. There's no part of your life that a spouse doesn't see when the two become one. And all of that is just what normal, mutually committed couples experience! But what happens in a marriage when one partner regrets their commitment and stops doing the hard work of investing in the marriage? What recourse does someone have when their spouse decides to opt out, without actually leaving? Tracey Lynn Russell came face to face with this difficult conflict, when the man o...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Marriage is hard. It&apos;s messy. There&apos;s no part of your life that a spouse doesn&apos;t see when the two become one. And all of that is just what normal, mutually committed couples experience! But what happens in a marriage when one partner regrets their commitment and stops doing the hard work of investing in the marriage? What recourse does someone have when their spouse decides to opt out, without actually leaving? Tracey Lynn Russell came face to face with this difficult conflict, when the man of her dreams decided he wished he hadn&apos;t married her.  After consulting seven counselors, with a one year old baby, Tracey made the gut wrenching decision to employ some tough boundaries in her marriage and allow her husband to walk away. Tracey read &quot;Love Must Be Tough&quot; by Dr. James Dobson, and acted to end the dysfunctional pleaser and avoider attachment style. When Tracey learned of Mark&apos;s unfaithfulness in their marriage, she became resolute in her desire for divorce. Now, she and Mark are remarried with four children and have celebrated more than 20 years of marriage with each other. Listen to this episode to hear how God softened their hearts, led them through healing and brought them back together. <br/><br/>To find out more about Tracey,  go to traceylynnrussell.com<br/><br/>To find out more about Rachael, go to rachaelflick.com</p><p><br/></p><p><br/><br/></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Marriage is hard. It&apos;s messy. There&apos;s no part of your life that a spouse doesn&apos;t see when the two become one. And all of that is just what normal, mutually committed couples experience! But what happens in a marriage when one partner regrets their commitment and stops doing the hard work of investing in the marriage? What recourse does someone have when their spouse decides to opt out, without actually leaving? Tracey Lynn Russell came face to face with this difficult conflict, when the man of her dreams decided he wished he hadn&apos;t married her.  After consulting seven counselors, with a one year old baby, Tracey made the gut wrenching decision to employ some tough boundaries in her marriage and allow her husband to walk away. Tracey read &quot;Love Must Be Tough&quot; by Dr. James Dobson, and acted to end the dysfunctional pleaser and avoider attachment style. When Tracey learned of Mark&apos;s unfaithfulness in their marriage, she became resolute in her desire for divorce. Now, she and Mark are remarried with four children and have celebrated more than 20 years of marriage with each other. Listen to this episode to hear how God softened their hearts, led them through healing and brought them back together. <br/><br/>To find out more about Tracey,  go to traceylynnrussell.com<br/><br/>To find out more about Rachael, go to rachaelflick.com</p><p><br/></p><p><br/><br/></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Join Roger Marsh as he and Rachael explore more about the path that has brought her along her grief and growth process. Listen as Rachael talks about what happened to her faith at the rock bottom of Micah's death. See if you might have also believed any of the prosperity theology that was shaken when a God fearing lifestyle didn't prevent the tragedy that took Micah's life. Be ready to take some notes as Rachael talks about how to train for the trial that you're not yet in. Learn some of the ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Join Roger Marsh as he and Rachael explore more about the path that has brought her along her grief and growth process. Listen as Rachael talks about what happened to her faith at the rock bottom of Micah&apos;s death. See if you might have also believed any of the prosperity theology that was shaken when a God fearing lifestyle didn&apos;t prevent the tragedy that took Micah&apos;s life. Be ready to take some notes as Rachael talks about how to train for the trial that you&apos;re not yet in. Learn some of the back story that is being woven into Rachael&apos;s passion for building a bridge between the police and the public, as someone who also seeks social justice and racial reconciliation. Catch up on how important spaces to play and relax have been in Rachael and her kids&apos; healing journey. Wanna know how Rachael &quot;does it all?&quot; Hear her real-mom answer that imposter syndrome happens to all of us, but that her gifts of imperfection can help you heal anyway.<br/><br/>To find out more, go to rachaelflick.com<br/><br/>To listen to Roger on his daily talk show, go to thebottomlineshow.com </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Join Roger Marsh as he and Rachael explore more about the path that has brought her along her grief and growth process. Listen as Rachael talks about what happened to her faith at the rock bottom of Micah&apos;s death. See if you might have also believed any of the prosperity theology that was shaken when a God fearing lifestyle didn&apos;t prevent the tragedy that took Micah&apos;s life. Be ready to take some notes as Rachael talks about how to train for the trial that you&apos;re not yet in. Learn some of the back story that is being woven into Rachael&apos;s passion for building a bridge between the police and the public, as someone who also seeks social justice and racial reconciliation. Catch up on how important spaces to play and relax have been in Rachael and her kids&apos; healing journey. Wanna know how Rachael &quot;does it all?&quot; Hear her real-mom answer that imposter syndrome happens to all of us, but that her gifts of imperfection can help you heal anyway.<br/><br/>To find out more, go to rachaelflick.com<br/><br/>To listen to Roger on his daily talk show, go to thebottomlineshow.com </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>The Hopecast with Rachael Flick-Episode 5-Life Hacks: How to level up through mentoring. Part 2</itunes:title>
    <title>The Hopecast with Rachael Flick-Episode 5-Life Hacks: How to level up through mentoring. Part 2</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Join Rachael and her guest, Kimberly Oaster, as they continue an engaging conversation about developing a mentoring relationship. Rachael and Kimberly are both Enneagram 8's who discuss how they met through Mothers of Preschoolers {MOPS} and how their relationship has grown over the years. Kimberly talks about walking as a mentor with Rachael through the aftermath of Micah's death. Rachael shares how Kimberly's ability to bring clarity and vision to her grief journey enabled Rachael's healing...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Join Rachael and her guest, Kimberly Oaster, as they continue an engaging conversation about developing a mentoring relationship. Rachael and Kimberly are both Enneagram 8&apos;s who discuss how they met through Mothers of Preschoolers {MOPS} and how their relationship has grown over the years. Kimberly talks about walking as a mentor with Rachael through the aftermath of Micah&apos;s death. Rachael shares how Kimberly&apos;s ability to bring clarity and vision to her grief journey enabled Rachael&apos;s healing process. Listen and learn more about resolving conflict, receiving feedback and having realistic expectations for a mentoring relationship. FInd out more about Kimberly&apos;s ministry, book her to speak, and grab her free guide, &quot;5 Conversation Starters for First Meetings with Potential Mentors/Mentees&quot; at <a href='http://www.kimberlyoaster.com/'>www.kimberlyoaster.com</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Join Rachael and her guest, Kimberly Oaster, as they continue an engaging conversation about developing a mentoring relationship. Rachael and Kimberly are both Enneagram 8&apos;s who discuss how they met through Mothers of Preschoolers {MOPS} and how their relationship has grown over the years. Kimberly talks about walking as a mentor with Rachael through the aftermath of Micah&apos;s death. Rachael shares how Kimberly&apos;s ability to bring clarity and vision to her grief journey enabled Rachael&apos;s healing process. Listen and learn more about resolving conflict, receiving feedback and having realistic expectations for a mentoring relationship. FInd out more about Kimberly&apos;s ministry, book her to speak, and grab her free guide, &quot;5 Conversation Starters for First Meetings with Potential Mentors/Mentees&quot; at <a href='http://www.kimberlyoaster.com/'>www.kimberlyoaster.com</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <title>The Hopecast with Rachael Flick-Episode 4-Life Hacks: How to level up through mentoring. Part 1</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Join Rachael and her guest, Kimberly Oaster, for an engaging conversation about developing a mentoring relationship. Rachael and Kimberly are both Enneagram 8's who discuss how they met through Mothers of Preschoolers {MOPS} and how their relationship has grown over the years. Kimberly talks about walking as a mentor with Rachael through the aftermath of Micah's death. Rachael shares how Kimberly's ability to bring clarity and vision to her grief journey enabled Rachael's healing process. Lis...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Join Rachael and her guest, Kimberly Oaster, for an engaging conversation about developing a mentoring relationship. Rachael and Kimberly are both Enneagram 8&apos;s who discuss how they met through Mothers of Preschoolers {MOPS} and how their relationship has grown over the years. Kimberly talks about walking as a mentor with Rachael through the aftermath of Micah&apos;s death. Rachael shares how Kimberly&apos;s ability to bring clarity and vision to her grief journey enabled Rachael&apos;s healing process. Listen and learn more about resolving conflict, receiving feedback and having realistic expectations for a mentoring relationship. FInd out more about Kimberly&apos;s ministry, book her to speak, and grab her free guide, &quot;5 Conversation Starters for First Meetings with Potential Mentors/Mentees&quot; at <a href='http://www.kimberlyoaster.com/'>www.kimberlyoaster.com</a></p><p><br/></p><p><br/><br/></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Join Rachael and her guest, Kimberly Oaster, for an engaging conversation about developing a mentoring relationship. Rachael and Kimberly are both Enneagram 8&apos;s who discuss how they met through Mothers of Preschoolers {MOPS} and how their relationship has grown over the years. Kimberly talks about walking as a mentor with Rachael through the aftermath of Micah&apos;s death. Rachael shares how Kimberly&apos;s ability to bring clarity and vision to her grief journey enabled Rachael&apos;s healing process. Listen and learn more about resolving conflict, receiving feedback and having realistic expectations for a mentoring relationship. FInd out more about Kimberly&apos;s ministry, book her to speak, and grab her free guide, &quot;5 Conversation Starters for First Meetings with Potential Mentors/Mentees&quot; at <a href='http://www.kimberlyoaster.com/'>www.kimberlyoaster.com</a></p><p><br/></p><p><br/><br/></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>The Hopecast with Rachael Flick-Episode 3-To Protect and Serve Part 2</itunes:title>
    <title>The Hopecast with Rachael Flick-Episode 3-To Protect and Serve Part 2</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[February 5th, 2018 started out like any normal Monday for Deputy Scott Stone, his fellow detective, Deputy Micah Flick, and the rest of the B.A.T.T.L.E. (Beat Auto Theft Through Law Enforcement) Task Force. What followed was a shootout that left Deputy Flick and the shooter dead, Deputy Stone in critical condition, permanently paralyzed a bystander, and injured two other officers. In this episode Deputy Stone and Micah's widow, Rachael, talk about Scott's memories from the shooting, his long ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>February 5th, 2018 started out like any normal Monday for Deputy Scott Stone, his fellow detective, Deputy Micah Flick, and the rest of the B.A.T.T.L.E. (Beat Auto Theft Through Law Enforcement) Task Force. What followed was a shootout that left Deputy Flick and the shooter dead, Deputy Stone in critical condition, permanently paralyzed a bystander, and injured two other officers. In this episode Deputy Stone and Micah&apos;s widow, Rachael, talk about Scott&apos;s memories from the shooting, his long recovery process and why he chose to continue his career in law enforcement. You&apos;ll be encouraged to hear what Scott did to heal through PTSD and what you can do to support people who&apos;ve experienced difficult circumstances. Deputy Stone also offers his well earned advice on how future potential law enforcement officers can be successful personally and professionally. <br/><br/>To learn more, go to rachaelflick.com</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>February 5th, 2018 started out like any normal Monday for Deputy Scott Stone, his fellow detective, Deputy Micah Flick, and the rest of the B.A.T.T.L.E. (Beat Auto Theft Through Law Enforcement) Task Force. What followed was a shootout that left Deputy Flick and the shooter dead, Deputy Stone in critical condition, permanently paralyzed a bystander, and injured two other officers. In this episode Deputy Stone and Micah&apos;s widow, Rachael, talk about Scott&apos;s memories from the shooting, his long recovery process and why he chose to continue his career in law enforcement. You&apos;ll be encouraged to hear what Scott did to heal through PTSD and what you can do to support people who&apos;ve experienced difficult circumstances. Deputy Stone also offers his well earned advice on how future potential law enforcement officers can be successful personally and professionally. <br/><br/>To learn more, go to rachaelflick.com</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <title>The Hopecast with Rachael Flick-Episode 2-To Protect and Serve: One officer&#39;s selfless sacrifice and the shooting that changed his life. </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this episode, Scott Stone joins Rachael Flick on the show. Scott, entered the challenging field of law enforcement for excitement, adventure and to make a positive impact within his community. As he grew in his career, he never imagined that it would change his life forever. On February 5th, 2018, Deputy Stone was shot in the hip arresting the car thief who killed Rachael's husband, Deputy Micah Flick. Despite weeks in the hospital, a significant, permanent loss of function in his leg and ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>On this episode, Scott Stone joins Rachael Flick on the show. Scott, entered the challenging field of law enforcement for excitement, adventure and to make a positive impact within his community. As he grew in his career, he never imagined that it would change his life forever. On February 5th, 2018, Deputy Stone was shot in the hip arresting the car thief who killed Rachael&apos;s husband, Deputy Micah Flick. Despite weeks in the hospital, a significant, permanent loss of function in his leg and ongoing physical disability, Scott returned to law enforcement. Deputy Stone continues to serve as a police officer at the sheriff&apos;s office, while navigating his path of resilience after trauma. Scott and his wife Aleyana have two children and are active in their church and their community.  In part one of Scott&apos;s interview, he talks about some of his most memorable days protecting vulnerable children as a police officer, and the events that led up to the fatal shooting.  <br/><br/>To find out more, go to rachaelflick.com </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>On this episode, Scott Stone joins Rachael Flick on the show. Scott, entered the challenging field of law enforcement for excitement, adventure and to make a positive impact within his community. As he grew in his career, he never imagined that it would change his life forever. On February 5th, 2018, Deputy Stone was shot in the hip arresting the car thief who killed Rachael&apos;s husband, Deputy Micah Flick. Despite weeks in the hospital, a significant, permanent loss of function in his leg and ongoing physical disability, Scott returned to law enforcement. Deputy Stone continues to serve as a police officer at the sheriff&apos;s office, while navigating his path of resilience after trauma. Scott and his wife Aleyana have two children and are active in their church and their community.  In part one of Scott&apos;s interview, he talks about some of his most memorable days protecting vulnerable children as a police officer, and the events that led up to the fatal shooting.  <br/><br/>To find out more, go to rachaelflick.com </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <title>The Hopecast with Rachael Flick-Episode 1 </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Welcome to The Hopecast! Join Rachael on her journey of grief and healing, loss and transformation. In this episode, Rachael reveals her heart walking through the hospital after Micah’s death. She shares the power of community that supported her family through their heartache and the courage it takes to risk rebuilding an entirely new vision for the future when all hope seems lost.   To find out more go to rachaelflick.com Send a text Support the show www.rachaelflick.com Twitter@ rachae...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to The Hopecast! Join Rachael on her journey of grief and healing, loss and transformation. In this episode, Rachael reveals her heart walking through the hospital after Micah’s death. She shares the power of community that supported her family through their heartache and the courage it takes to risk rebuilding an entirely new vision for the future when all hope seems lost. <br/><br/>To find out more go to rachaelflick.com</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to The Hopecast! Join Rachael on her journey of grief and healing, loss and transformation. In this episode, Rachael reveals her heart walking through the hospital after Micah’s death. She shares the power of community that supported her family through their heartache and the courage it takes to risk rebuilding an entirely new vision for the future when all hope seems lost. <br/><br/>To find out more go to rachaelflick.com</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1326133/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rachaelflick     ">Support the show</a></p><p>www.rachaelflick.com<br/>Twitter@ rachael_flick<br/>Facebook @therachaelflick<br/>Instagram @rachael.flick<br/>TikTok @rachael.flick</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2020 22:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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