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The Women's Hope Podcast
Join Dr. Shelbi Cullen and Kimberly Cummings as they bring hope and encouragement through 25 years of combined experience in biblical discipleship and counseling as ACBC counselors. Shelbi and Kimberly provide biblical and practical wisdom by coming alongside women with the teaching and resources necessary to grow in the grace and the knowledge of their Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Episodes
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Ep. 181: ‘All of Me’ with Cheryl Marshall, Part One
In this episode, Kim interviews special guest Cheryl Marshall on her book, “All of Me.” They discuss what it looks like to live wholly devoted to Christ in…
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Ep. 180: ‘Homemaking Matters’ with Marci Ferrell, Part Two
In this episode, Kim continues to interview special guest Marci Ferrell, author of “Homemaking Matters: Living for God’s Glory in the Ordinary.” They discuss…
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Ep. 179: ‘Homemaking Matters’ with Marci Ferrell, Part One
In this episode, Kim interviews special guest Marci Ferrell, author of “Homemaking Matters: Living for God’s Glory in the Ordinary.” They discuss what it looks…
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Ep. 178: Esther’s Steadfastness Amid Fear, Part Two
In this episode, Kim and Shelbi continue discussing the story of Esther and her example of courageous trust in the Lord’s providence. This continues a series…
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Ep. 177: Esther’s Steadfastness Amid Fear, Part One
In this episode, Kim and Shelbi look at the story of Esther and her example of courageous trust in the Lord’s providence. This continues a series of episodes…
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Ep. 176: Ruth’s Steadfastness Amid Uncertainty, Part Two
In this episode, Kim and Shelbi continue discussing the story of Ruth, looking at her example of faithfulness in the midst of chaotic circumstances. This…
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Ep. 175: Ruth’s Steadfastness Amid Uncertainty, Part One
In this episode, Kim and Shelbi begin walking through the story of Ruth, looking at her example of faithfulness in the midst of chaotic circumstances. This…
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Ep. 174: Deborah’s Steadfastness Amid Darkness, Part Two
In this episode, Kim and Shelbi continue to look at Deborah’s example of faithfulness, unpacking a chapter out of Shelbi’s new book, “Steadfast in Every…
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Ep. 173: Deborah’s Steadfastness Amid Darkness, Part One
In this episode, Kim and Shelbi look at Deborah’s example of faithfulness, unpacking a chapter out of Shelbi’s new book, “Steadfast in Every Season: Seeing…
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Ep. 172: The Portrait of a Fruitful Life, Part Four
In this episode, Kim and Shelbi wrap up their series on the “widow indeed” of 1 Timothy 5 by discussing the essential virtue of self-control. They take a look…
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Ep. 171: The Portrait of a Fruitful Life, Part Three
In this episode, Kim and Shelbi explore specific examples of good works in 1 Timothy 5:10 that reflect a gospel-shaped life: raising up children, showing…
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Ep. 170: The Portrait of a Fruitful Life: A Reputation for Good Works
In this episode, Shelbi continues through 1 Timothy 5, focusing on the next mark of a godly woman: a reputation for good works. She explores how true godliness…
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Ep. 169: The Portrait of a Fruitful Life: Fixing Our Hope on God
In this episode, Kim and Shelbi kick off a brand-new series by taking a close look at the “widow indeed” of 1 Timothy 5. They examine how this often-overlooked…
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Ep. 168: Guarding Our Hearts and Minds From Every Evil
In this episode, Kim and Shelbi wrap up their series on discernment by examining practical ways to resist sin, including remaining close to Christ, dwelling on…
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Ep. 167: Embracing Good With Our Hearts and Minds
In this episode, Kim and Shelbi continue their discussion of biblical discernment by exploring goodness: how to understand it in relation to God, how to dwell…
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Ep. 166: Aligning Our Hearts and Minds With God’s Word
In this episode, Kim and Shelbi discuss the importance of practicing biblical discernment, including the dangers of not practicing it, the blessings of…
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Ep. 165: Gleaning Nuggets from the Proverbs with Pastor Jack Hughes
In this episode, Kim and Shelbi welcome special guest Pastor Jack Hughes to the show to discuss the blessings and challenges of studying the Book of Proverbs…
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Ep. 164: Adorning the Gold of God’s Word: Application, Pt. 2
In this episode, Kim and Shelbi continue their discussion of Bible study application, presenting a list of questions to ask of a passage of Scripture that can…
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Ep. 163: Adorning the Gold of God’s Word: Application, Pt. 1
In this episode, Kim and Shelbi discuss the final step of Bible study: application. They share principles to know, questions to ask, and pitfalls to avoid when…
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Ep. 162: Keeping the Focus on Christ During Christmas
In this episode, Kim interviews Grant and GraceAnna Castleberry, creators of “Manger in Danger,” about practical ways to keep Christ central in your family…
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Ep. 161: Grasping the Gold in God’s Word, Part 3
In this episode, Kim and Shelbi interview Dr. Jason Beals, Bible professor at The Master’s University, about the importance of practicing proper hermeneutics…
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Ep. 160: Grasping the Gold in God’s Word, Part 2
Kim and Shelbi present a roadmap for studying Scripture — including the importance of preparing well, starting with observation, and staying properly anchored…
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Ep. 159: Grasping the Gold in God’s Word, Part 1
Kim and Shelbi are kicking off a new series all about studying Scripture. In this episode, they discuss how to prepare to dig into God’s Word, how to dedicate…
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Ep. 158: Special Q&A on Women’s Ministry, Part 2
In this episode, Kim and Shelbi continue their special Q&A with a panel of ladies who have extensive experience in leading women’s ministries. Together, they…
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Ep. 157: Special Q&A on Women’s Ministry, Part 1
In this episode, Kim and Shelbi welcome a panel of ladies onto the show for a special Q&A on the topic of women’s ministry. Drawing from decades of ministry…
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Ep. 156: Spiritual Gifts in the Body of Christ, Part 2
In this episode, Kim and Shelbi continue their discussion of spiritual gifts, addressing common questions like, “How do I know what my gift is?” and, “Are…
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Ep. 155: Spiritual Gifts in the Body of Christ, Part 1
In this episode, Kim and Shelbi address the topic of spiritual gifts. They explain what spiritual gifts are, who receives them, where they come from, and what…
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Ep. 154: Building Christ-Centered Relationships Through Intensive Discipleship
In this episode, Kim and Shelbi discuss what Scripture- and God-centered biblical counseling looks like in the local church. They also examine and refute…
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Ep. 153: Building Christ-Centered Relationships Through Informal Discipleship
In this episode, Kim and Shelbi discuss the importance of practicing the New Testament’s one-another commands and how they connect to women’s ministry in the…
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Ep. 152: A Theological Foundation for Women’s Ministry in the Local Church, Part 2
In this episode, Kim and Shelbi continue to discuss fundamentals that should fuel women’s ministry, looking at two more key principles: a commitment to sound…
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Ep. 151: A Theological Foundation for Women’s Ministry in the Local Church, Part 1
In this episode, Kim and Shelbi look at Scripture to unpack two convictions that should undergird the purpose and design of women’s ministry: a dedication to…
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Ep. 150: The Freedom From Selfishness
How do you avoid damaging others with spiritual shrapnel? In this special episode featuring Kim’s message from this year’s women’s conference at The Master’s…
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Ep. 149: The Bondage of Selfishness
This special episode features a message delivered by Shelbi at this year’s women’s conference at The Master’s University. In it, Shelbi compares the futility…
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Ep. 148: Complementing the Church, Part 2 — Special Guest Mike Riccardi
In this episode, Kim and Shelbi welcome special guest Mike Riccardi to the show to offer a pastor’s perspective on biblical complementarity. Together, they…
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Ep. 147: Complementing the Church, Part 1
In this episode, Kim and Shelbi move from the creation account in Genesis to the teachings of the New Testament epistles, unpacking God’s design for women in…
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Ep. 146: Created to Complement
In this first episode of a new series on complementarianism, Kim and Shelbi highlight a biblical view of men and women. They begin the discussion by looking at…
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Ep. 145: Special Interview with Brooke Bartz on ‘Godly Ever After’
Kim and Shelbi talk with special guest Brooke Bartz about the importance of giving the right books, nonfiction and fiction, to our children. Brooke shares…
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Ep. 144: Biblical Friendship in the Body of Christ
Whether in formal biblical counseling or informal ministry to one another, believers are called not only to offer instruction to each other, but to be involved…
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Ep. 143: Help! My Child Has Rejected Christ
Kim and Shelbi interview special guests Jim and Caroline Newheiser on the topic of prodigal children. Jim and Caroline share advice and encouragement for…
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Ep. 142: Comfort Amid Despair
Believers are not exempt from the suffering of depression. So what are we to do when we are tempted to despair? Kim and Shelbi tackle this topic by taking a…
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Ep. 141: Where Is Your Joy Found? Part 2
In part two of their series on joy, Kim and Shelbi unpack three practical principles of how to pursue joy in the Christian life. They use the acronym “JOY” to…
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Ep. 140: Where is Your Joy Found? Part 1
As believers, where do we find our joy, even in the midst of trials? Kim and Shelbi answer this question by turning to the example of Mary and her Magnificat…
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Ep. 139: Getting to the Heart of Conflict - Biblical Reconciliation
How should Christians approach conflict resolution? And is “conflict resolution” even the right phrase to use? Kim and Shelbi welcome special guest Dr. John…
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Ep. 138: Guarding Our Hearts — A Survival Kit for the Holidays
Family gatherings at Thanksgiving and Christmas can sometimes be the setting for difficult dinner conversations. In this episode, Kim and Shelbi turn to…
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Ep. 137: Is It Well With Your Soul? Part 3
In the final part of this series on suffering, Kim and Shelbi talk about the practical applications of a biblical theology of suffering. When distress and loss…
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Ep. 136: Is It Well With Your Soul? Part 2 — with Special Guest Susan Heck
What does suffering faithfully as a believer look like, practically? Special guest Susan Heck joins in this episode to share her own lived experience from the…
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Ep. 135: Is It Well with Your Soul? Part 1
Why do we suffer as Christians? Where is God in times of pain? And how are we supposed to respond? These and other questions are the topic of this next series…
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Controlling our thoughts can be one of the most challenging things to do as a believer. Betty Price, a longtime professor at The Master's University, stops by…
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Ep. 133: When Postpartum Depression Sends Us Into a Spiral
Shelbi and Kim discuss a biblical approach to addressing postpartum depression with special guest Carlyle Crawford, who experienced PPD after giving birth in…
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Ep. 132: Special Interview With Lisa Hughes, Author of 'Unmet Expectations: Reshaping Our Thinking in Disappointments, Trials, and Delays'
How should we respond when life doesn't go our way? Shelbi and Kim ask author Lisa Hughes for the answer on today's podcast. You can find a copy of Lisa's book…
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Ep. 131: Complementarianism & How Women Build Up the Church w/ Special Guest Philip De Courcy
Pastor Philip De Courcy, teacher on the daily media program Know The Truth, joins Shelbi and Kim to unpack elements of his new book "You Go Girl: How Women…
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Ep. 130: When Sexual Sin Hits Home
Continuing their "Issues of the Heart" series, Shelbi and Kim interview the founders of Accountable2You, a widely used software application that monitors…
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Ep. 129: Truly Beholding Immanuel, God with Us
In a special Christmas episode, Shelbi speaks on the character of Mary, the compassion of Joseph, and the cost of personally following Christ as Lord and…
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Ep. 128: Principles of Personal Bible Study
Host Kimberly Cummings interviews special guest Betty Price about reading plans, memorization, meditation and other principles of personal Bible study like…
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Ep. 127: When Anxiety Grips Our Hearts
Shelbi and Kim continue their "Issues of the Heart" series by turning their attention to what God's Word has to say about battling ungodly worry. Women's Hope…
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Ep. 126: When I Don't Want To One Another
As Christians, we don’t always feel like loving and serving each other the way God calls us to. This is an unavoidable truth. But in those moments when our…
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Ep. 125: Contentment in the Midst of Chaos
On today's episode, Shelbi and Kim open up about times when they’ve battled discontentment. What passages of Scripture helped them navigate life's most…
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Ep. 124: An Interview With the Author of "Heart & Habits: How We Change For Good"
Shelbi and Kim interview Greg Gifford about his book, “Heart & Habits: How We Change For Good.” Gifford, a TMU biblical counseling professor, offers insight on…
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Ep. 123: An Interview With the Authors of "When Words Matter Most"
Women's Hope kicks off a new season by interviewing the authors of “When Words Matter Most: Speaking Truth with Grace to Those You Love.” The authors of the…
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New Season Promo
Kim and Shelbi preview their upcoming series "Issues of the Heart." In the coming weeks, the ladies will share how to best come alongside women and speak God's…