Send us a Text Message and let us know what you think! This week Martha and Kim welcome Susi Ortiz to the podcast table. Susi is a wife, mom, and women's ministry leader in her church. She has experienced God's redeeming love and shares her story of God's faithful pursuit to fulfill his good plans for her. Throughout her whole life she traces God's hand, even when life was challenging. If you are wondering if God has a purpose for your life, we know you will be encouraged by Susi and he...

Send us a Text Message and let us know what you think! This week on the podcast, Martha and Kim have a conversation about what we set our minds and hearts on. Just like setting the temperature knob on a toaster oven, we can choose where to set our hearts. What does it look like to set our hearts on worship? We intentionally choose to worship God above, lifting our eyes above the things of this earth. Surprise ending! Thank you for joining us! Follow us on our Social Media pages:...

Send us a Text Message and let us know what you think! This week Martha and Kim are excited to welcome Deborah Rutherford to the podcast. Deborah is an author, podcaster, poet, and speaker. She has had a long career in the film and TV industry as a make-up artist. She currently manages her blog, website, and podcast called "Behold Her Beauty" where she describes herself as "an award wining makeup artist who traded my brushes and make up bag for a pen and microphone to help girls and women liv...

Send us a Text Message and let us know what you think! What if the door you thought was locked forever is actually open? This week you'll hear about a God who relentlessly pursues the broken and the forgotten. When you listen to our friend, Sue Faison, describe her miracle story of redemption and hope, you'll agree that we are all part of a bigger story that God is writing. You are heard, you are seen, and you are worth fighting for. Welcome to a conversation about hope, freedom, ...

Send us a Text Message and let us know what you think! This week on the podcast, Martha and Kim have a conversation about what we set our minds and hearts on. Just like setting the temperature knob on a toaster oven, we can choose where to set our hearts. God's word has much to say about that; even how we can avoid traps that are set for us. The Truth is our Hope to a life of freedom in Christ. Thank you for joining us! Email us today and request a free handout called "Setting Our Minds...

Send us a Text Message and let us know what you think! This week Martha and Kim continue their conversation with Amy Johnson. Amy's story is marked by significant challenges, yet her hope remains steadfast in Christ. And her Redeemer is very much alive as you will hear her give testimony. Your heart will be blessed and enriched by listening. Please share this episode, and Part 1 from last week, with a friend who needs some real encouragement. Thank you for joining us at the table,...

Send us a Text Message and let us know what you think! Thank you for joining us on A Burst Of Hope! Martha and Kim are thrilled to welcome Amy Johnson to the podcast table today. Amy is wife, a mom, and a grandma to 2. She is super creative in many ways and passionately loves the Word of God. Amy's story is powerful; she is a beautiful survivor. God's stunning thread of redemption is woven all through out. Her grace filled wisdom points us all to Hope Himself. Please share this episode ...

Send us a Text Message and let us know what you think! This week's guest is Lauren Petersen. Lauren is a wife and mother of 4, including twin boys. She is a pediatric speech pathologist. Lauren's journey to motherhood has not been an easy one; she experienced medical issues herself and difficult pregnancies and births. As she shares openly, you will hear her honest questions to the Lord and see glimpses of grace that held her steady. She truly has a remarkable testimony. This is a...

Send us a Text Message and let us know what you think! We're thrilled to welcome Ashlee Ilg to the podcast this week! Ashlee is a creative entrepreneur, writer, host of the Big Ideas Podcast, founder of Kids Business Day, and homeschooling mom of five, on a mission to inspire bold ideas and brave (even audacious!) faith and redefine purpose. She's a big dreamer who shares her ongoing story of learning to dream big with God—discovering how to say 'yes' to Him even when life takes unexpec...

Send us a Text Message and let us know what you think! Welcome to Season 5 of A Burst Of Hope! We are grateful and excited to be bringing more stories of Hope to you in this new season. Bring your friends to the table with us as we highlight hope in these upcoming autumn days. Martha and Kim invite you to rehearse God's faithfulness with them, to listen to his invitation to a life of "more." Step into these crisp, fresh weeks ahead with an expectancy to see God at work. We'd...

Send us a Text Message and let us know what you think! Welcome to A Burst of Hope! As we enjoy the August golden rays of summer, Martha and Kim are reflecting on the incredible fruits of the spirit we've all witnessed through our amazing guests this season. From deep conversations about the truth in God's Word each episode has been a feast of authentic connection and genuine insight. Join us as we celebrate the rich harvest of stories, wisdom, and life we've shared together, proving once agai...

Send us a Text Message and let us know what you think! Martha and Kim are really looking forward to sharing this podcast with you today. Alison Veazey is the featured guest this week; she is the Co-Founder of Think LifeChange, a biblical counseling center. As Alison highlights the fruit of self control, we're believing you will see it in a whole new light. The revealed truth of God's Word is a bountiful harvest; join us at the feast again today. Check out these links: Think LifeChange The Hea...

Send us a Text Message and let us know what you think! As the Summer Fruit Series continues, Martha and Kim are very happy to have Amy Zaring back on the show this week, speaking about "Goodness." God's goodness radiates through every season of our lives, much like the abundant summer fruit that ripens under His faithful care. As our Good Shepherd, He tends to us with unwavering love, nurturing the fruit of the Spirit within our hearts—love, joy, peace, and goodness itself. Yet we must rememb...

Send us a Text Message and let us know what you think! We're so glad you're joining Martha and Kim today on the podcast! This week's special guest is Karen Kinnaird. Karen is married to Jimmy, has 3 adult children and 4 grandchildren. She has been in ministry with her husband for 40 years and currently is the executive assistant for Forgiving Forward. Faithfulness is on display this week as we continue our conversation on the fruit of the Spirit. Karen shares keen biblical insight into the he...

Send us a Text Message and let us know what you think! Martha and Kim welcome Brenda Gray to the podcast this week as they continue in their series on Summer Fruit. Patience is more than a virtue and Brenda shares in her beautiful way about this luscious fruit. Over the next few minutes, we're diving deep into God's Word and we hope you'll walk away with fresh insights that'll make you see patience in a whole new light. So grab your coffee, settle in, and let's explore how our God revea...

Send us a Text Message and let us know what you think! This week on the podcast, Martha and Kim are thrilled to welcome their dear friend, Juanita Simmons, to the table. Juanita is a longtime personal friend and friend to the ministry. Though she has moved away from our local gatherings, she is the one God highlighted to share on the fruit of "kindness." After just a few minutes of listening to Juanita share - you'll know why. Her heart beats with a love for Jesus and people that draws you qu...

Send us a Text Message and let us know what you think! This week Martha and Kim welcome Daphne Williams back to the podcast. Daphne is a leader in Touching Hearts Ministries and is a wonderful teacher as you will hear today as she shares on the fruit of love. Her beautiful spirit draws attention to the One who loves us most and to the love we are called to have for one another. Thank you for joining us in the love feast today. We hope you invite a friend to the table to enjoy it w...

Send us a Text Message and let us know what you think! Welcome back to our Summer Fruit Series, where we're exploring the bountiful harvest of the Spirit that God desires to cultivate in each of our lives. Just as summer orchards overflow with sweet, nourishing fruit, our hearts can bear the beautiful characteristics that Scripture calls the fruit of the Spirit. Today we're excited to welcome Erin Roberson back to the podcast where we'll be looking at the fruit of "gentleness." In a world tha...

Send us a Text Message and let us know what you think! Martha and Kim welcome you to the table this week in their continuing conversation around the fruit of the Spirit. This week "joy" is the subject and you can hear it and feel it in their voices. This fruit, like all the fruit promised to us, is not mustered up by sheer will power, but grows into an abundant harvest as we abide in Christ, and becomes nourishment for others. Pull up a chair and take a deep breath of joy in the H...

Send us a Text Message and let us know what you think! Join Martha and her guest Lynn Gunter as they share conversation around the fruit of the Spirit, specifically, peace and joy. There are summer harvests of fresh fruit that we are all ready to indulge in, but how are our own spiritual gardens growing? Listen in as Lynn takes us on a journey of living by the Spirit; allowing the fruit of peace and joy to be nourishment for ourselves and for others. All for God's glory. Please share th...