Hope Unabridged (2024)

14/02/2023

On this 70th episode of Hope Unabridged, Kasey & Angie discuss relational resilience and how to cultivate relationships instead of canceling them. Heather Day is an associate professor of communication at Andrews University, and is passionate about supporting women. Seth Day has been a pastor and campus chaplain who has experienced deep trauma and hurt. Learn more about how their experiences give their latest book, I'll See You Tomorrow: Building Relational Resilience When You Want to Quit, a deeper level of depth and emotion.

31/01/2023

On the latest episode of Hope Unabridged, Kasey & Angie discuss what it looks like to rebuild after a deep grief with author, speaker, and mental health advocate, Kayla Stoeklein. Since losing her pastor-husband to su***de in August 2018, Kayla Stoecklein has been passionate about bringing hope to those who wonder if life will ever hold beauty again. In Rebuilding Beautiful, Kayla shares the hard-won truths she has embraced in these years of grief and new beginnings God made her to be in Christ. We really loved this conversation and know you will too!

13/01/2023

Are you in need of a clutter fix? On this episode of Hope Unabridged, Kasey & Angie discuss what our clutter personalities are and how we can rid our homes and lives of excess clutter in this new year with .made.lovely. Shannon is a self-taught designer, decorator, and author of Home Made Lovely. She is an “all things home” coach, and believes home is the most important place on earth. Listen in for some helpful tips on you can de lutter your home this year!

05/01/2023

On this episode of Hope Unabridged, Kasey & Angie discuss what goes on in terms of navigating life’s toughest issues with teens with Jessica Peck. Jessica has a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree (DPN) and is a Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN). She has spent thousands of hours advising and encouraging parents after talking to their teens behind closed doors. In the privacy of her exam room, she has treated teens with mental illnesses, responded to su***de attempts, treated self-harm wounds as well as the emotional trauma of cyberbullying, sexting, po*******hy addictions and numerous other issues. We absolutely loved talking with .nurse.mama about how to navigate tough topics with our kids and we know you will too!

22/12/2022

On this episode of Hope Unabridged, Kasey & Angie discuss embracing a life of courage, creativity, and radical imagination with writer, film & creative director, and actor, Blaine Hogan. They talk about addictions, and what it means to recognize the dark cave you are in and how to bravely get out and into a life full of creativity. They discuss the importance of making your story known and finding freedom from the shadows that hold you back. This was an amazing conversation that you don’t want to miss!

28/11/2022

If you have been in the midst of a church transition while also in the midst of parenting young children, then you will love this conversation. On this episode of Hope Unabridged, Kasey and Angie discuss, how to bring up kids when the church lets you down, with journalist, wife, and mother of two, Bekah McNeel. She breaks down some parenting fears when we don't have all the answers and talks about finding hope in the middle of it. Let us know what you think about this important topic!

14/11/2022

Calling all Disney fans! On this very special episode of Hope Unabridged, Kasey and Angie talk with Disney legend, Jodi Benson, the voice of Ariel, from Disney's The Little Mermaid. They discuss her new book, Part of My World, and get an inside look at all that Jodi has learned about love, faith, and finding her way from broadway to The Little Mermaid. Her story is inspiring and we know you will enjoy it!

31/10/2022

If you have ever wondered how you can change your constant overthinking into a superpower, you will want to tune into today's latest episode as Kasey and Angie talk with and his daughters L.E. and McRae, on overcoming your thoughts. They discuss how we have a choice when it comes to those pesky negative soundtracks we tell ourselves and offer guidance on how we can choose to have them work for us instead of against us.

Their new book, Your New Playlist: The Student's Guide to Tapping Into The Superpower of Mindset will challenge you to think differently, which leads to new actions, which lead to new results. This is a conversation for everyone wanting to tap into the superpower of mindset.

17/10/2022

If you long for a life of adventure, you will not want to miss today's newest episode as Kasey & Angie sit down with adrenaline ju**ie, Ryan George.

Ryan is a certified wingwalker, a bungee jumping enthusiast, and a via ferrata connoisseur who has traveled to all seven continents and both polar circles. If that isn’t enough, he’s also surfed in the Arctic, raced four different kinds of race cars, and paraglided in seven countries. As a spiritual leader, he co-leads Dude Group, a spiritual adventure community.

His book, Scared to Life: Tales of a Good God Who Reveals His Heart When Ours Is Racing, is a must-read, and you can purchase it on his website, godinoddplaces.com.

To watch the video episode of this thrilling podcast, tune in at 3:00PM this Wednesday on Good Life 45 or check it out on the Good Life 45 app.

03/10/2022

On today’s newest episode, Kasey & Angie have an honest dialogue about the future of the church with Nancy Beach & Samantha Beach Kiley.

Nancy serves as a leadership coach with the Slingshot Group, helping church leaders and teams flourish in life and ministry. Samantha is a writer and performer working at the intersection of art and faith.

Listen and learn more about their unique philosophy on the creation and growth of the church in today’s society.

Remember, you can also catch the video podcast on Good Life 45 this Wednesday at 3:00PM on-air or on their app & page.

19/09/2022

On our newest episode, Kasey & Angie discuss how we can let go and overcome what other people think of us with author, blogger, & speaker, Grace Valentine.

Her newest book, What Will They Think: Nine Women in the Bible Who Can Help You Live Your Life Boldly, is available now.

Join the conversation and learn how to turn your focus on God instead of bending to peer pressure and people-pleasing.

Be sure to catch the video episode this morning at 10:00AM exclusively on

05/09/2022

A special, audio-only episode of Hope Unabridged is available today as Kasey & Angie discuss the nine enneagram types, along with their strengths, weaknesses, and more.

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22/08/2022

Hear an inspiring story of love and acceptance on our latest episode of Hope Unabridged, as Kasey and Angie sit down with Nigerian-American singer and motivational speaker, Kechi Okwuchi.

The first thing you will notice when you meet Kechi is her scars. One of just two survivors of a devastating plane crash that killed more than 100 people, 16-year-old Kechi was left with third-degree burns over 65 percent of her body.

Through it all, Christ has been the key to her perseverance. Her story is not one of just surviving impossible odds, but also thriving in a world that is too often caught up with how we look on the outside rather than seeing that our true value is within.

Kechi’s memoir ‘More Than My Scars’ released on March 29th of this year, and her self-titled debut album is currently streaming on all digital music platforms.

Watch Part 1 of the video episode on Good Life 45 at 10AM this morning on-air or on Facebook Live. Part 2 of the video episode will air on Monday, September 5.

12/08/2022

In this life, things don’t always pan out as we’d like them to. We endure difficult relationships, community tragedies, mental anguish, and even physical pain.

For anyone struggling with pain or loss, our latest episode will provide you with some much needed hope. Listen as Kasey and Angie speak with award-winning writer & speaker, Amy Julia Becker.

Julia will provide us with her own life story, along with fresh insights on how to heal your whole self, and the invitation that Jesus offers to each one of us to be made well. Her latest book, To Be Made Well, delves further into this topic, providing you with ways to find personal, spiritual, and social healing.

Go beyond wellness today and listen to this transformational episode. You can also watch the video episode live on Good Life 45's page at 10AM, or on-air this Monday, August 15 or Friday, August 19 at 10AM.

25/07/2022

A life of faith often requires us to trust God unconditionally. That is easier said than done, and oftentimes, it is hard to surrender to His plans for us without knowing all of the details. But, there is hope for all of us.

Find it in our latest episode featuring author and worship leader, Holly Allen Knight. Holly felt God's calling to serve the Christian community early in her life. At the age of 19, she married Bradley Knight and gave birth to 3 beautiful girls, and in 2012, they added two more children to their family through adoption from the country of Uganda.

Her latest book, Stubborn Obedience, is available now on Amazon, and through it and these conversations, you'll discover how to persevere through impossibilities in pursuit of God's promises.

Remember, you can also watch the on-air premiere on Good Life 45 this Wednesday, July 27 at 10PM.

11/07/2022

Do you struggle to find your purpose in the midst of our cultural obsession with overachievement and success?

If so, you will not want to miss our latest episode featuring Mary Marantz, a best-selling author, entrepreneur, and podcaster. Her journey is nothing short of incredible, and through this conversation, you will learn how to live a slow, but intentional life.

Listen to it now on your podcast provider, or tune in to Good Life 45 this Wednesday, July 13 at 10PM.

27/06/2022

Have you ever felt like your identity was in limbo during a time of loneliness? No matter how we feel during those times, our true worth should never be in doubt, especially in God's eyes.

Check out our newest episode and hear the incredible story of author and speaker, Bonnie Gray. Bonnie grew up as the daughter of a mail-order bride and a busboy from San Francisco's Chinatown. She never truly felt beautiful or beloved, but through a series of events, she uncovered secrets from her past that shaped her into the woman she is today.

Listen now on your podcast provider or tune in to Good Life 45 this Wednesday, June 29 at 10PM and learn to embrace your true worth.

To delve deeper into Bonnie's journey, be sure to read Sweet Like Jasmine, available now on Amazon.

13/06/2022

Have you ever wondered how to manage those unruly portions at restaurants? What about the those boredom munchies at home?

Listen to our newest episode as Kasey and Angie discuss how to change and overcome personal food triggers with certified health coach, Amber Lia.

Amber offers plenty of insight for all things health and wellness for anyone looking to live live to the full, so check this episode out now!

You can also watch the video premiere this Wednesday, June 15 at 10PM exclusively on Good Life 45.

30/05/2022

Catch a brand new episode of Hope Unabridged as Kasey & Angie discuss the importance of teaching our children to memorize scripture with author and podcaster, HunterBeless. Hunter is the founder and host of the Journeywomen Podcast and author of the book Read It, See It, Say It, Sing It!

Through these conversations and the wisdom found in her book, you will learn how to elevate the Bible to its rightful place—the highest authority in our lives. Challenge yourself and your young readers to read, see, say, and sing the Bible, because when we do, God speaks to us, and our lives are changed forever.

You can pick up the book on her website (hunterbeless.com) or Amazon. Be sure to also watch the video episode this Wednesday, June 1 @ 10PM exclusively on Good Life 45.

18/05/2022

We loved the conversation we had with Ashley and Dino of and we know you will too! You can watch it tonight on Good Life 45 at 10pm, or you can listen to it anywhere you listen to podcasts. If you have ever thought about minimizing your home and giving it a go at RV life for a while, you will love what this fun couple has to say. Go watch or listen and then comment below what you loved!

16/05/2022

Our newest episode of Hope Unabridged takes us on a journey of creativity, trust, and hope. Join Kasey & Angie as they discuss how you can design a life of intentionality right where you are with Ashley & Dino Petrone.

This adventurous couple spent seventeen months living in a 180-square foot trailer shed (with three kids!), which was transformed from an outdated RV into a bright and welcoming home. Their story tells the unexpected circumstances along the way, and how a creative hobby of Ashley's is now a thriving business.

For more information, visit their website arrowsandbow.com, or follow them Arrows and Bow. Be sure to also catch the video episode on Good Life 45 this Wednesday at 10PM!

02/05/2022

Do you ever feel like you have two lives - one at work and one at home? Our loved ones shouldn't get what's leftover after a long day at the office, but it happens far too often.

If this sounds like the stage you’re in, listen to our latest episode and learn how to be a rockstar at home as Kasey & Angie discuss putting family first with Dr. Josh & Christi Straub.

Through these topics and discussions, you will be able to set healthy rhythms between work and home, enhancing family relationships and connections.

To watch the podcast, tune in to Good Life 45 this Wednesday, May 4 at 10PM…AND, for even more great content, preorder Josh & Christi’s new book, Famous at Home, via their website (famousathome.com/book).

18/04/2022

Do you struggle finding unfiltered, real-life friendships in this chaotic world? If so, listen to our latest episode featuring Amy Weatherly & Jess Johnston, two creative and talented women who magically clicked online.

Throughout their crazy journey, they have established a safe place Sister'Iam-withyou where women from all different walks of life can get real about the ins and outs, the ups and downs, and all the in-betweens of friendship. For an extra dosage of hope, check out their book, I'll Be There (But I'll Be Wearing Sweatpants).

Be sure to also watch the episode on Good Life 45 this Wednesday, April 20 at 10PM!

04/04/2022

Are you overwhelmed and in need of the precious joy of Jesus?

For some much needed comfort, listen to our newest episode featuring Asheritah CiuCiu, author, speaker, and founder of One Thing Alone Ministries. Join the conversation and learn how to find solitude in prayer.

You can also watch the video podcast on Good Life 45 this Wednesday, April 6 @ 10PM.

"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light." - Matthew 11:28-30

21/03/2022

If you are a leader in ministry, or in a relationship with someone who works in ministry, you will not want to miss today's brand new episode featuring Ben & Lynley Mandrell.

Listen as hosts Kasey Brennan & Angie Elkins join them in discussions on how marriage and ministry coincide for better or worse.

Ben Mandrell currently serves as the 10th president of Lifeway Christian Resources, and with Lynley, launched “The Glass House”, a podcast hosted by Lifeway that sheds light on the challenges of being a leader in ministry.

Join the conversation today, and be sure to tune in to Good Life 45 this Wednesday, March 23 @ 10:00PM to catch the video episode.

Hope Unabridged