Thrive In The Mess with Lisa Hutchcraft Whitmer

Alcohol, Weed & Pills - No Longer My Life / Mallorie’s Story: Freedom From Addiction (From the Archives)

A Gen Z young woman shares her raw and powerful story of walking through years of addiction to alcohol, we*d, and pills. She opens up about the dark moments, the struggles to break free, and the emptiness she felt while searching for escape. But her story doesn't end there - she found true freedom and lasting hope in God. This conversation is about redemption, healing, and the unshakable peace and calm that come when faith steps in. *Discretion advised: substance use and ab*se, su*cide, loss, physical ab*se.* (Content provided through this podcast is not a substitute for seeking consultation and guidance from a counselor or medical professional.  Please reach out to a local professional for further resources and assistance.) Need to Talk? 🗣️ Call / Chat / Text 988. ChatAboutJesus.com A Listener Favorite from the Archives! See episode 16. 💻 👉 If this podcast has been an encouragement to you, check out ThriveInTheMess.com - for articles, encouragement for living in a mess, and to subscribe to emails.  🎙️ 👉 And wherever you listen to this podcast, please leave a rating and review - so other people can find this encouragement.

Finding Peace & Hope in a World of Bad News: Celebrating 1 Year of Thrive in the Mess

In a world overflowing with uncertain and anxious headlines, where can we find peace and hope? Surrounded by constant bad news, it can feel hard to find peace. In this episode, we talk about how to anchor your heart in hope, even when life feels heavy. Come explore practical and faith-filled ways to quiet the noise, protect your mind, and pursue peace when everything feels overwhelming. Join host Lisa for cake on the one-year anniversary episode of Thrive in the Mess! 🎂  Along with her guest and husband Rick, find some practical tips to find peace and hope for living in a chaotic world swirling around us. The bad news doesn’t have to win! Join the conversation on Thrive in the Mess!

Single Mom Life: Help & Hope for Moving Forward - with Single Mom & Author Cheryl

Single mom life.  With all the ups and downs in life, becoming a single mom hits hard for any woman. Life can quickly become overwhelming.  Join Cheryl - single mom, author, and Lisa’s friend - and leave with practical help for single mothers and needed hope for single moms. You are not alone! For more insights on faith and being a single mom, check out her book: Steadfast Hearts: Navigating the Single Mom Life in Community, by Cheryl Joy.

Bad News from the Doctor: Finding Peace in a Health Crisis - Ep 31

Cancer twice. Stroke in the basement.  Coping with bad news from the doctor, it’s hard to find peace. Host Lisa welcomes her friends and guests, Joe and Sue, who offer hope during health struggles, and talk about finding peace during illness.  You, or someone you know, will leave this honest conversation with some tangible ways of loving through the hard times, and finding peace and faith during a health crisis.     Like what you’re hearing or watching? To make this available to encourage more individuals, please share and leave a review wherever you listen or watch!

‘Where Do I Fit In?’ - Finding Identity without a Father: Kyle's Story Ep 30

Ever wonder where you fit in? With a missing father and family drama, Lisa’s guest, Kyle often questioned, “Where do I fit in?”  With the pressures at home, along with the categories of ethnicities in his country of South Africa, Kyle was unsure of who he was, and where he fit.  Living in this uncertainty led to depression and wanting to end it all.  If you, or someone you know, need hope that finding identity and purpose in life is possible - this raw, honest conversation is for you. Share with that friend you know who needs some tangible hope.     (Content provided through this podcast is not a substitute for seeking consultation and guidance from a counselor or medical professional. Please reach out to a local professional for further resources and assistance.)   Need to Talk? 🗣️ Call / Chat / Text 988 ChatAboutJesus.com   ➡️ Want to help this kind of hope and encouragement reach more individuals who need it? Please leave a review for “Thrive in the Mess” on YouTube, Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen.    Episode 30