Hard Pressed Hope

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Welcome to Hard Pressed Hope! Katherine and Kate are relentlessly bent toward hope, purpose and humor while walking the road of life. Offering encouragement in the mess, light in the darkness, and reminding us of promises in the midst of problems. We are moms experienced with adoption, foster care, and parenting children with disabilities and special needs. Hard Pressed Hope is for everyone, especially moms walking these roads too. We're glad you’re here!

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That's a Wrap!

Feb 17 2022 5 mins

That's a wrap for now!Luke 6:38

Stories from the Road: Amanda

Feb 17 2022 29 mins

Don't miss this one! Help us welcome Amanda Norton. She is a living example of what it means to lean on God’s strength and find joy in EVERY circumstance. Tune in to be encouraged, inspired, and reminded that there is light even in the darkest seasons. Notes:Nehemiah 8:102 Corinthians 4:8-9

Limitless Strength

Feb 15 2022 20 mins

Feeling weighed down or overwhelmed? Us, too. Turns out, we don’t have to carry the burden alone. Jump in as we talk about how, practically, we can rely on a strength other than our own.Notes:Romans 8:28Philippians 1:6Deuteronomy 31:6Hebrews 13:5Galatians 5:22John Bevere - X Book: Multiply Your God Given Potential

Stories from the Road: Hilary

Feb 10 2022 26 mins

Our friend Hilary joins us to talk about taking big leaps and thinking outside the box, in seemingly impossible situations. Join us as she shares her story of adding extra kids to her family even when it was “against the rules,” trusting God with all the possibilities, and facing decisions with grace and discernment.

Oh, the Possibilities!

Feb 08 2022 17 mins

Decision fatigue? YUP. Some decisions are hard, some are fun, but all of them require brain space. Listen as Katherine and Kate encourage you to take the worry out of even the biggest decisions in your life.

Stories from the Road: Hannah

Feb 03 2022 25 mins

We are so excited for Kate’s sister, Hannah, to be joining us today! Her journey to parenthood through international adoption was long and difficult. So many of us know what that’s like: waiting for a positive pregnancy test, a healthy baby, a placement or a match, and the heartaches and joys that come along the way. We think you will find this episode encouraging to stay the c

Transformative Gratitude

Feb 01 2022 19 mins

Gratitude can transform our lives, our relationships, and even our mental health! Join us as we discuss gratitude's meaning, where it can be rooted even in difficult times, and what might be preventing us from expressing it!Notes:Colossians 2:6-7Hebrews 12:281 Thessalonians 5:16-18Luke 17:11-19Gratitude Challenge proposed by Harvard Researcher, Shawn AchorShawn Achor’s TedTa

Stories from the Road: Deb

Jan 27 2022 30 mins

Oh, we love our friend Deb and her parenting nuggets of gold! She describes her son David as a highly sensitive child - you know, the one with the big feelings, big heart, deep thinking, occasional big behaviors, and frequent problems with sock seams! She gives us so much encouragement to navigate tough parenting moments and give it our best. Enjoy!Notes:Dr. John Gottman - Bringing

Finding Encouragement

Jan 25 2022 17 mins

This week, Katherine and Kate discuss how they have been encouraged in times of difficult transitions or hard seasons. Listen to the end as Katherine shares a story of encouragement from her life that will be sure to give you goosebumps!Notes:John 15:162 Kings 4:8-37

Stories from the Road: Jennifer

Jan 20 2022 28 mins

Our first guest has arrived! Welcome Jennifer Brosi for our first segment of “Stories from the Road.” Jen encourages moms and women of all kinds to live life to the full! She makes life an adventure no matter where she is, and we love her for it!Notes:Jen’s spoons!Kate’s spoons!Jen’s (& Hannah’s) Youtube and Facebook