Squid Game is back—and this time, the knives are out. In the thrilling Season 3 premiere, Player 456 is spiraling and a brutal round of hide-and-seek forces players to kill or be killed. Hosts Phil Yu and Kiera Please break down Gi-hun’s descent into vengeance, Guard 011’s daring betrayal of the Game, and the shocking moment players are forced to choose between murdering their friends… or dying. Then, Carlos Juico and Gavin Ruta from the Jumpers Jump podcast join us to unpack their wild theories for the season. Plus, Phil and Kiera face off in a high-stakes round of “Hot Sweet Potato.” SPOILER ALERT! Make sure you watch Squid Game Season 3 Episode 1 before listening on. Play one last time. IG - @SquidGameNetflix X (f.k.a. Twitter) - @SquidGame Check out more from Phil Yu @angryasianman , Kiera Please @kieraplease and the Jumpers Jump podcast Listen to more from Netflix Podcasts . Squid Game: The Official Podcast is produced by Netflix and The Mash-Up Americans.…
In February of 2018, Rachael’s husband Micah was murdered in the line of duty. Micah was shot while protecting fellow police officers and citizens who came under fire during the arrest of a car thief. Micah left Rachael, and their seven year old twins, behind in his act of heroism. Devastated by the death of the future she and Micah had dreamed of together, Rachael nevertheless refused to succumb to her circumstances. She began testing and applying practical skills to grieve well and grow th ...
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🎙️ 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 hos…
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*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 h…
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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 o…
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Book: Sacred Refuge: Finding Unexpected Shelter in Your Crisis https://a.co/d/jgAWfw0 Website: https://lynnerienstra.com/ Send us a text www.rachaelflick.com Twitter@ rachael_flick Facebook @therachaelflick Instagram @rachael.flick TikTok @rachael.flickRachael Flick
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🎙 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 heali…
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🎧 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 …
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Episode 149-Iditarod Dreams: When Life’s Greatest Achievements Leave Us Empty and Searching For More with Karl Clauson
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🎙️ 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 Claus…
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The Hopecast with Rachael Flick-Episode 148- On Resilience with Gold Star Widow and Cancer Survivor Kristen Johnson
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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 Rac…
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The Hopecast with Rachael Flick-Episode 147-Restored: Reconnecting Life's Broken Pieces with guest Cindy Brinker Simmons Part 2
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🎙️ 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 s…
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The Hopecast with Rachael Flick-Episode 146-Restored: Reconnecting Life's Broken Pieces with guest Cindy Brinker Simmons Part 1
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🎙️ 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,…
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The Hopecast with Rachael Flick-Episode 145-Seasons of Uncertainty: The Strength and Courage to Keep Going in the Meanwhile Part 2
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🎧 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 follo…
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The Hopecast with Rachael Flick-Episode 144-Seasons of Uncertainty: The Strength and Courage to Keep Going in the Meanwhile Part 1
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🎧 The Hopecast with Rachael Flick Episode 144 – “Seasons of Uncertainty: The Strength and Courage to Keep Going in the Meanwhile” Guest: Rachael Flick 📅 November 18, 2024 🎙️ Overview In this raw and empowering episode, Rachael Flick shares her personal journey of overcoming trauma, uncertainty, and the challenges of motherhood—a story that she shar…
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The Hopecast with Rachael Flick-Episode 143-Losing Baby Collin: A Father Shares How His Son's Short Life Changed Him Forever with guest Chad Otruba Part 2
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🎧 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,…
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The Hopecast with Rachael Flick-Episode 142-Losing Baby Collin: A Father Shares How His Son's Short Life Changed Him Forever with guest Chad Otruba Part 1
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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 h…
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The Hopecast with Rachael Flick-Episode 141-Suicide and the Church. Spiritual Abuse, Submission and Survivor’s Guilt with guest Rachel Dozier Powell Part 2
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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 wo…
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The Hopecast with Rachael Flick-Episode 140-Suicide and the Church. Spiritual Abuse, Submission and Survivor’s Guilt with guest Rachel Dozier Powell Part 1
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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 wo…
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The Hopecast with Rachael Flick-Episode 139-Losing Daddy: Loss Through a Little Girl’s Eyes with guest Eliana Flick Part 2
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In this episode, Eliana Flick, Deputy Micah Flick'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. 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 relationshi…
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The Hopecast with Rachael Flick-Episode 138-Losing Daddy: Loss Through a Little Girl’s Eyes with guest Eliana Flick Part 1
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🎧 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 he…
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The Hopecast with Rachael Flick-Episode 137-It's Just Coffee: Tips on Dating with guest Rachel Swasey
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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. Send us a text www.rachaelflick.com Twitter@ rachael_flick Facebook @therachaelflick Instagram @rachael.flick TikTok @rac…
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The Hopecast with Rachael Flick-Episode 136-Tips on Dealing with the Process of Grief with guest Rachel Swasey Part 2
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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 lo…
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The Hopecast with Rachael Flick-Episode 135-Tips on Dealing with the Process of Grief with guest Rachel Swasey Part 1
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On this edition of the show, Rachael is joined by 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 us a …
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The Hopecast with Rachael Flick-Episode 134- Building Your Grief Survival Team: People and Activities That Really Help
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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 us a text www.rachaelflick.com Twitter@ rachael_flick Facebook @therachaelflick Instagram @rachael.flick TikTok @rachael.flick…
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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 b…
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The groundwork for Rachael’s complex post traumatic stress disorder was laid in her childhood experience of growing up with her abusive father. 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. When Rac…
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The Hopecast with Rachael Flick-Episode 131-In the Middle of the Mess: When Life Won't Let Up-Part 2
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The Hopecast with Rachael Flick-Episode 130-In the Middle of the Mess: When Life Won't Let Up-Part 1
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rachaelflick.com Send us a text www.rachaelflick.com Twitter@ rachael_flick Facebook @therachaelflick Instagram @rachael.flick TikTok @rachael.flickRachael Flick
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The Hopecast with Rachael Flick-Episode 129-Providing God’s Truth for Today’s Problems with guest June Hunt
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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/…
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The Hopecast with Rachael Flick-Facing Fear with Courage and Hope After Losing Everything - Episode 128-Greg Horn Part 2
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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 us a text www.rachaelflick.com Twitter@ rachael_flick Facebook @therachaelflick Instagram @rachael.flick TikTok @rachael.flick…
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The Hopecast with Rachael Flick- Facing Fear with Gratitude and Hope After Losing Everything- Episode 127-Greg Horn Part 1
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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 us a text www.rachaelflick.com Twitter@ rachael_flick Facebook @therachaelflick Instagram @rachael.flick TikTok @rachael.flick…
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The Hopecast with Rachael Flick-Episode 126-The Other Side of Yet: Surviving Your Worst Nightmare - with guest Michelle Hord
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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 survivo…
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The Hopecast with Rachael Flick-Episode 125-Losing a parent by suicide with Terese Luikens-Part 2
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Send us a text www.rachaelflick.com Twitter@ rachael_flick Facebook @therachaelflick Instagram @rachael.flick TikTok @rachael.flickRachael Flick
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The Hopecast with Rachael Flick-Episode 124- Losing a parent by suicide with Terese Luikens-Part 1
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Send us a text www.rachaelflick.com Twitter@ rachael_flick Facebook @therachaelflick Instagram @rachael.flick TikTok @rachael.flickRachael Flick
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The Hopecast with Rachael Flick-Episode 123-Finding Evidence of God in the Shattered Pieces of Life with guest Jenny Leavitt
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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 J…
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The Hopecast with Rachael Flick-Episode 122-When Hope Met Hopelessness with guest Jeanne Rodriguez-Part 2
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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…
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The Hopecast with Rachael Flick-Episode 121-When Hope Met Hopelessness with guest Jeanne Rodriguez-Part 1
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Send us a text www.rachaelflick.com Twitter@ rachael_flick Facebook @therachaelflick Instagram @rachael.flick TikTok @rachael.flickRachael Flick
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Send us a text www.rachaelflick.com Twitter@ rachael_flick Facebook @therachaelflick Instagram @rachael.flick TikTok @rachael.flickRachael Flick
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The Hopecast-Episode 119-Walking Your Friend Through Trauma and Tragedy Part 2 with Kindra McNamee
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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…
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The Hopecast-Episode 118-Walking Your Friend Through Trauma and Tragedy Part 1 with Kindra McNamee
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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,…
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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 e…
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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 …
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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 i…
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The Hopecast with Rachael Flick-Episode 114-Our Hearts' Desire: Jesus as Our Main Character. with guest Bob Wheatley Part 2
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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 …
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The Hopecast with Rachael Flick-Episode 113-Our Hearts' Desire: Jesus As Our Main Character. with guest Bob Wheatley Part 1
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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 …
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The Hopecast with Rachael Flick- Episode 111- Rachael Shares Her Abortion Story with Nick Vujicic: A Baby Doctors Would Have Aborted-Part 1
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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…
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The Hopecast with Rachael Flick-Episode 112- Rachael Shares Her Abortion Story with Nick Vujicic: A Baby Doctors Would Have Aborted -Part 2
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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 i…
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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 signi…
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In Episode 109 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 first 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 signif…
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The Hopecast-Episode 108-Darryl Strawberry Making Greatness: The Origin Story of One of Baseball's Greatest Athletes-Part 2
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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 a…
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The Hopecast-Episode 107-Darryl Strawberry Making Greatness: The Origin Story of One of Baseball's Greatest Athletes-Part 1
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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 a…
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