Your Hope Coach
Do you struggle to see God's presence in your life day to day? If you do, you've landed in the right place. So often, we see our lives as a series of random events, when, for Christians, the reality is a well-planned journey. God's Holy Spirit is very much a part of our day-to-day lives. Our conversations will focus on recognizing God's grace and mercy. We'll talk about practical ways to build our trust in God by noticing His faithfulness. Welcome to Your Hope Coach Podcast — a little bit of hope in a world that wants us to feel hopeless. I'm Carmen Horne, your host and your Hope Coach. My mission is to support women as they learn to embrace, with hope, the unexpected. Let's connect: https://carmenhorne.com/ - Facebook and IG: @CarmenHorneCoach
Episodes
Are you telling yourself that happiness is just around the corner—waiting for that next "when"? In this episode, we look at what real happiness looks like through two unlikely teachers: King Solomon, who had everything and called it meaningless, and the Apostle Paul, who wrote his most joy-filled letter from a prison cell.
Scripture referenced:
Ecclesiates
2 Corinthians 11.23-28
Philippians 4.8; 19
Ecclesiastes 12.13
Joy Scripture ...
When James said, "Faith without works is dead," what did he mean? How can we tell if we're faithfully obeying God or striving to earn God's approval?
In today's episode, Carmen & Kristine discuss the passage where James introduces an often misunderstood topic for people of faith. We invite you to join in our conversation to discover what James meant and how his advice applies to our lives today.
Verses from the episode:
James 2.17
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A message at church recently sent me back to the Parable of the Farmer — and straight into the garden with Papaw. We talk about the rocks of bitterness, the weeds of chaos-addiction, and why growth isn't about grand fixes but holy micro steps, taken with consistency. So which is it — hard ground, or good soil? Grab your hoe, y'all — we're getting to plowing.
Verses referenced:
Matthew 13.3-9; 18-23
Refere...
When anxiety hits, where can we turn in Scripture to find peace? In today’s episode, Carmen and Kristine share 3 psalms that have calmed their hearts at times in life when they needed help rediscovering peace.
Listen in to hear which psalms Carmen and Kristine recommend, and how you too can find a go-to psalm in Scripture to battle anxiety in your life. Have a favorite psalm? Share with us via email.
Scripture we discus...
Did you know that we have wonderful benefits as the temple of God? In this episode, Carmen shares a few beautiful Scriptures that remind us of why believing we are God's temple is important.
Verses Mentioned:
1 Kings 8.28-29
1 Kings 9.3
Genesis 3.8
Exodus 40.34-38
John 2.21
Colossians 2.9
1 Corinthians 3.16-17
Ephesians 3.17-19
Contact Carmen:
We tend to think discontentment only shows up in hard seasons — but what about when life is actually going well? In this episode, Carmen and Kristine dig into why, when life is good, we can still feel empty, and what Paul's words in Philippians 4:12 reveal about finding contentment in every situation.
Verses Mentioned:
Philippians 4.12–13
Ecclesiastes 3.11
Jeremiah 29.13
John 21
Resources Mentioned:
Ellen Cha...
In today's episode, we're sitting with one of the sweetest promises Jesus ever made — "For my yoke is easy and my burden is light." (Matthew 11.30)
But what does that really mean? Because Jesus never promised us a trouble-free life. So what makes His yoke different?
Friend, the answer might just change the way you carry your burdens.
Scriptures Referenced:
- Matthew 11.28–30
- John 16.33 (Amplified Bible)
- 1 Peter 4.12 (NLT &a...
What can we learn from Abigail in the Bible about being content? In this episode, authors Carmen and Kristine share biblical tips for discovering real contentment in everyday life. Finding contentment in difficult circumstances is not easy, but it is possible! Join in the conversation and learn the secret to contentment, no matter what life looks like for you in this season.
Scripture passages mentioned in today's episode:
Philippian...
Have you ever wondered why bad things happen to good people? Job did too. In this episode, we walk through Job's story, discover that testing comes to us all, and discuss key takeaways to help us move forward.
Hope is waiting for you in an unexpected place.
Scripture References:
Job 13:15 (NLT)
Job 19:25 (NLT)
Job 42:5 (NLT)
Mark 4:38 (ESV)
Previous episodes you might enjoy:
How to Trust God While You Wait: https://carm...
When Carmen's mom was in her final days, she left her daughter with a simple charge: "Pay attention so you don't miss it." Carmen has been doing just that ever since.
In this episode, Carmen shares how a Sunday morning hymn became an unexpected reminder of her mother's love and God's faithfulness — and introduces the concept of joy drops: those small, intentional gifts from God that renew our hope and strengthen our souls.
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When we face devastating circumstances in our lives, how do we know God is for us?
In the midst of our deepest struggles, we can sometimes feel like God’s hand is against us. Naomi in the Bible felt that way, as well. In today’s episode, Carmen and Kristine reveal how to know God is for us and not against us. Do you ever feel alone or separated from God? Today’s message is for you.
Listen in to find encouragem...
When faced with uncertainty, do what-if questions take over your thoughts? Do you find yourself thinking about all the bad things that could happen and struggling to hold on to hope?
In this latest episode with Carmen and Kristine, you’ll discover two real, practical ways to win the battle with what-if questions. What-ifs can lead to fear, worry, or doubt, but we have a greater power within us to help us live victoriously. Dis...
Is anxiety and worry keeping you awake at night? The midnight hours seem to be made for worrying about things Jesus tells us not to worry about. In this episode, Carmen offers a prescription, based on Scripture, for a better night’s sleep.
Verses Used:
Matthew 11.28
Philippians 4.6-7
2 Corinthians 1.8-9
2 Corinthians 11.23-28
Isaiah 26.3
Psalm 121.4
Matthew 19.26
Links to receive download PDF: Rx for Sleep: 8 Verses ...
When you are in a difficult season, do you feel like your spiritual fruit-bearing is put on hold? Using the example of a fig tree at a local restaurant, Carmen helps us see how our surrendered life continues to bear fruit, even when we feel spiritually dry and unconnected.
Verses mentioned:
Psalm 1
John 15
Galatians 5.22-23
Carmen’s blog post: When Harsh Conditions Expose Our Roots
Connect with Carmen: https://carmenhorne.com/about...
Welcome to part two of our summer episode, Holding on to Faith When Your Struggle Returns.
In this conversation, for those who are facing difficulties for the second time, Kristine and Carmen discuss how to keep the faith when we feel weary from battle. When struggles come back again and again, we can move forward with confidence, joy, and peace with God’s Word as our guide.
Verses mentioned in this episode:
Judges 6.14
2 Corinth...
When we face a familiar struggle again in our lives, how do we hold on to our faith? In this episode, co-hosts Carmen and Kristine reveal 4 things that can affect our faith when a struggle returns and how to guard against them.
In today’s conversation, Kristine shares from her own recent experience with a struggle that returned and how it impacted her faith. Through real-life examples along with biblical truth, listeners will ...
Are you facing a situation where you feel you need more information on your next steps, but God seems quiet? In this episode, Carmen shares insight into how we rest in God's faithfulness while we wait.
Verses mentioned:
Judges 13.8, 21
Joshua 3.14-17
Psalm 119.105
Proverbs 16.9
Carmen's blog post: God's Waiting Room - https://carmenhorne.com/2018/03/gods-waiting-room/
Previous episode links:
Finding Joy While We Wait - https://...
Growing older brings thoughts and feelings about how our age will impact how God uses us. Even when those around us may discount our ability to contribute, God never does. Join Carmen and Ellen as they discuss various ways God still uses us, regardless of our season of life.
Verses Mentioned:
Psalm 71.9
Proverbs 20.29
Job 12.12
Titus 2.3-5
Psalm 92.14-15
1 Corinthians 15.58
Philippians 4.9
Philippians 1.6
2 Timothy 4.6-7
Resource ...
Does Jesus' command to forgive "seventy times seven" seem impossible? In Carmen's unique way, she unfolds how following this command might look in real life and how its pursuit impacts bitterness in our hearts.
Verses used:
Matthew 18.21-22
James 1.5
Ephesians 4.32
Links:
Kristine and Carmen's Podcast: Did I Forgive Even Though I Can't Forget? - https://carmenhorne.com/2023/11/did-i-forgive-even-though-i-cant-forget-ep22/
Carmen's b...
We've all heard the saying that we can't see the forest for the trees. How do we find the path forward when we are so deep in the weeds that our path seems hidden? In this episode, Carmem and Ellen open God's Word and share a bit of their personal journeys in learning to follow Jesus, the Good Shepherd.
Verses mentioned:
Psalm 23.3 (NLT)
John 4.29 (NLT)
Isaiah 49.15-16 (NLT)
John 10.3 (NLT)
Psalm 94.11 (NLT)
John 14.17 (NLT)
Hebrews 13.5 (...
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