The Caretakers Journey

Hope is Still Coming|Resurrection Still Comes

Easter reminds us of a powerful truth: The story is not over. In this final episode of the series, Carole shares encouragement for weary hearts, caregivers, and anyone walking through a difficult season. Even when life feels uncertain, God is still bringing life, hope, and restoration. In this episode: * What Easter means for everyday life * How God works in silent seasons * Understanding “Saturday” faith * What resurrection looks like in real life * Finding hope when things feel finished Scripture: Psalm 34:18 Key Takeaway: Resurrection still comes...God is not finished with your story. Connect with Carole: Website - https://www.thecaretakersjourney.com/ [https://www.thecaretakersjourney.com/] To join the mailing list, go to the website and join the community Email - carole@thecaretakersjourney.com [carole@thecaretakersjourney.com] Social Media -  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/carolesjourney/ [https://www.instagram.com/carolesjourney/] Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/carolesjourney [https://www.facebook.com/carolesjourney] Book - https://www.carolesjourney.com/book [https://www.carolesjourney.com/book]

Hope is Still Coming|Hope that Arrives Differently

Palm Sunday reminds us that God’s plans don’t always unfold the way we expect. In this episode, Carole explores what it means to experience hope that arrives differently—and how to trust God when life doesn’t match our expectations. If you’ve ever felt disappointed, confused, or unsure about how God is working, this episode offers a gentle reminder that His plans are still good. In this episode: * Why our expectations can shape our faith * What Palm Sunday teaches us about God’s plan * How to process disappointment with God * Trusting the bigger story God is writing * Finding hope even when life looks different Scripture: Luke 19:38 Key Takeaway: God’s plans may look different—but they are always leading toward redemption. Connect with Carole: Website - https://www.thecaretakersjourney.com/ [https://www.thecaretakersjourney.com/] To join the mailing list, go to the website and join the community Email - carole@thecaretakersjourney.com [carole@thecaretakersjourney.com] Social Media -  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/carolesjourney/ [https://www.instagram.com/carolesjourney/] Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/carolesjourney [https://www.facebook.com/carolesjourney] Book - https://www.carolesjourney.com/book [https://www.carolesjourney.com/book]

Hope is Still Coming|Trusting God in the In Between

Waiting seasons can feel long, quiet, and uncertain. In this episode, we explore what it means to trust God in the in-between—those moments when prayers feel unanswered and nothing seems to be changing. Carole shares encouragement for caregivers and anyone navigating a season of waiting, reminding us that God is still working even when we cannot see it. In this episode, you’ll discover: * Why waiting seasons feel so difficult * The truth about “nothing is happening” * How God works beneath the surface * What faith looks like without visible results * How to find hope before the outcome arrives Scripture: Proverbs 3:5–6 Key Takeaway: God is working in the waiting—even when you cannot see it. Connect with Carole: Website - https://www.thecaretakersjourney.com/ [https://www.thecaretakersjourney.com/] To join the mailing list, go to the website and join the community Email - carole@thecaretakersjourney.com [carole@thecaretakersjourney.com] Social Media -  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/carolesjourney/ [https://www.instagram.com/carolesjourney/] Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/carolesjourney [https://www.facebook.com/carolesjourney] Book - https://www.carolesjourney.com/book [https://www.carolesjourney.com/book]

Hope is Still Coming|Letting Go of What Was

In this episode of Hope Is Still Coming, we step into one of the most tender parts of the journey—letting go of what was. Caregiving and difficult seasons often bring unexpected change, and with that change comes a quiet kind of grief. Not always visible. Not always spoken. But deeply felt. In this episode, Carole gently walks you through: * How to recognize hidden grief in caregiving * Why letting go is so difficult * What Scripture teaches us about seasons of change * How to surrender what you cannot carry anymore * Finding peace in the middle of emotional transition If you’ve been holding onto a version of life that no longer exists, this episode will help you release it with grace and trust God with what comes next. Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1 Key Takeaway: Letting go is not the end of your story—it’s where healing begins. Connect with Carole: Website - https://www.thecaretakersjourney.com/ [https://www.thecaretakersjourney.com/] To join the mailing list, go to the website and join the community Email - carole@thecaretakersjourney.com [carole@thecaretakersjourney.com] Social Media -  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/carolesjourney/ [https://www.instagram.com/carolesjourney/] Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/carolesjourney [https://www.facebook.com/carolesjourney] Book - https://www.carolesjourney.com/book [https://www.carolesjourney.com/book]

Hope Is Still Coming|Walking Toward Easter When the Road Feels Long

Summary: A comforting and reflective episode for caretakers during Lent, focusing on weariness, God's strength, and slow spiritual growth. Carole Leathem offers encouragement to embrace weariness as part of faith and invites listeners to walk slowly towards hope. Takeaways: * God gives strength to the weary, not the strong. * Weariness is a part of faith, not a sign of weakness. * Waiting on the Lord renews strength and deepens trust. * Small acts of obedience can be meaningful during exhaustion. * Surrender can be a form of strength, not weakness. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and Personal Reflection 00:49 The Call to Slow Down in Lent 01:47 Scripture Reflection: Isaiah 40:28-31 02:37 Naming Our Weariness in Caregiving 03:48 God's Compassion for the Exhausted 05:07 The Power of Waiting on the Lord 06:13 Changing the Question: How Does God Meet Us? 07:18 Closing Prayer and Encouragement Connect with Carole: Website - https://www.thecaretakersjourney.com/ [https://www.thecaretakersjourney.com/] To join the mailing list, go to the website and join the community Email - carole@thecaretakersjourney.com [carole@thecaretakersjourney.com] Social Media -  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/carolesjourney/ [https://www.instagram.com/carolesjourney/] Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/carolesjourney [https://www.facebook.com/carolesjourney] Book - https://www.carolesjourney.com/book [https://www.carolesjourney.com/book]