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The Hope Mommies Podcast exists to bring the hope of Christ to bereaved mothers and families who have experienced the heartbreaking loss of a baby. In each episode, we will navigate the complexities of grief and discover the transformative power of remaining anchored to the Hope of Jesus Christ. In Him, we find an unshakable hope that comforts, encourages, and helps us survive pregnancy and infant loss. Join us as we explore various topics related to sorrow, faith, and finding hope in the mi ...
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Discussions about how I've coped with the loss of my babies, with some discussion about my one teen child whom at one point put me through hell but is now stronger than I am at times. Practically Magik Healing now discusses some of the techniques I have personally used on myself to help cope with the grieving process. I hope that through my experiences and new growth that I'm able to at least get through to one person and help them along the way. Thank you for listening. Support this podcast ...
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In this episode, Kristin Hernandez is joined by Eric Schumacher to explore the often-overlooked grief of fathers after the loss of a baby. Eric shares his personal story of fatherhood and loss, the challenges many men face in expressing sorrow, and how cultural expectations can silence grief. Together, they discuss the importance of honest communic…
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Joy and grief often walk hand in hand for Hope Moms. In this episode, Erin Thibodeaux joins Kristin Hernandez to share her motherhood journey—the excitement of expecting twins and the devastating loss of her daughter, Adalyn Layne, who lived just 26 days. Together, they talk about the complexities of grieving one child while raising another, the un…
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In this tender and theologically rich episode, host Kristin Hernandez is joined by author Abbey Wedgworth to talk about miscarriage, grief, and the unshakable hope we have in Christ. Abbey shares about losing her second baby, the emotional and spiritual wrestling that followed, and how the Lord met her in the midst of her pain. Kristin and Abbey di…
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How do you respond when someone asks how many kids you have? Or when a baby shower invite arrives in your inbox? What about the medical advice you didn’t ask for or the pressure to "move on"? In this episode, Brooke Schuelke, Jennie Parks, and Kristin Hernandez share personal stories and practical wisdom for navigating the often uncomfortable and u…
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Rachel Lohman, author of Miscarried Hope, guides listeners through the events of Holy Week, drawing parallels between a grieving mother’s emotions and the emotions experienced by Jesus’ disciples. She explains how the stages of expectation, shock, despair, grief, and hope mirror the disciples’ journey with Jesus from Palm Sunday to Resurrection Sun…
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Friendship after the loss of a baby can feel complicated. In this episode, Kristin Hernandez and Jennie Parks discuss how grief can reshape relationships—deepening some while straining others. They reflect on how their expectations of friendship changed after loss, things they would have done differently, the emotional labor of maintaining connecti…
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Whether you attended this year’s retreat or couldn’t join us in person, we invite you to revisit all four teaching sessions with us. This episode is the final installment in our four-part teaching series on John 15:1-9 and features a re-recording of Session 4 from the 2025 Hope Mommies Retreat. In this session, Kristin Hernandez shares about the jo…
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Whether you attended this year’s retreat or couldn’t join us in person, we invite you to revisit all four teaching sessions with us. This episode is the third installment in our four-part teaching series on John 15:1-9 and features a re-recording of Session 3 from the 2025 Hope Mommies Retreat. In this session, Kristin Hernandez explores the contex…
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Welcome to the second installment of our four-part teaching series on John 15:1-9. This episode contains a re-record of the complete audio from Session 2 of our 2025 Hope Mommies Retreat. Kristin Hernandez explores how pruning–an often uncomfortable process–can lead to spiritual growth and fruitfulness. We dive into how God’s Word prunes and cleans…
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Welcome to the first installment of our four-part teaching series on John 15:1-9. This episode contains a re-record of the complete audio from Session 1 of our 2025 Hope Mommies Retreat. Kristin Hernandez shares about the context and setting in which Jesus spoke the words of John 15, while also telling her own personal story of loss and striving fo…
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In this episode of the Hope Mommies Podcast, host Kristin Hernandez sits down with Jessalyn Hutto, author of An Inheritance of Tears, to explore the grief of pregnancy loss through the lens of scripture and God’s sovereignty. They discuss the doctrine of the Fall—how it brought physical brokenness into the world—and the hope found in God’s redempti…
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In this episode, Tatum Green shares the life and legacy of her son, Timothy Jacob “TJ” Green, who was diagnosed with Trisomy 18 and spent 56 miraculous days on earth before going to be with Jesus. Tatum shares about the challenges that arose with guiding her toddler son, Sam, through the diagnosis and loss of his baby brother and about the inspirat…
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In this episode, Kristin Hernandez sits down with her husband, Chris, to discuss their journey through grief, marriage, and parenting after the loss of their firstborn son, Ethan. They reflect on how they met, their dreams for their family as newlyweds, and the unexpected challenges that arose as they walked through loss and each grieved in differe…
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Alyson Brown and Kelsi Cole were already close friends when they faced the unimaginable heartbreak of losing their precious babies, Cora and Whitson, to stillbirth—just two weeks apart. In this episode, Kristin is joined by Alyson and Kelsi of Foreknown Ministries to talk about reconciling God’s goodness with suffering, and whether healing and joy …
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In this special bonus Q&A episode, we’re answering your listener-submitted questions and covering everything from our favorite grief-related resources to the little joys we're loving right now. Join Kristin Hernandez, Emily Copeland, Sarah Hutchinson, Jennie Parks, Constance Ray, and Brooke Schuelke as we dive into topics ranging from our favorite …
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We’re celebrating one year of The Hope Mommies Podcast! In this milestone episode, Kristin Hernandez is joined by some of the Hope Mommies Leadership Team to share the story of how the podcast came to be, discuss our favorite episodes so far, and give a behind-the-scenes look at memorable stories and recording mishaps along the way. We also look ah…
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Christmas morning can feel especially painful when you're missing your baby. There’s one less pair of Christmas pajamas to buy, one less pair of eyes lighting up at the sight of gifts beneath the tree. The silence can be deafening. We see you, Hope Mom. We understand the ache of empty arms and a heavy heart. In this special Christmas Day episode, w…
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The holiday season can be especially challenging when you're grieving the loss of your baby. What was once a time of joy and anticipation may now feel overwhelming and painful. In this episode, Kristin is joined by Jamie Speegle, Julie Lehman, and Paige Meyer to share their personal experiences of spending their first Christmas without their Hope B…
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The holidays remind us of all the things we hoped would be different by now. For prayers to be answered, For ultrasounds to bring good news; For wombs and cribs to be filled, For silent nights to be anything but silent, For things to go back to "normal." We can feel worn out from trying to hold on to hope in the aftermath of pregnancy and infant lo…
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Waiting can often feel discouraging and isolating. But is there value in these seasons of waiting? What does it mean to wait with hope, and where can we find that hope? In this episode, Kristin Hernandez is joined by Kelley Ramsey, Jen Hesse, and Jaclyn Toscas from Waiting in Hope Infertility Ministries to explore what it truly means to wait in hop…
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Join us for an audio format of Hope Mommies’ 2024 Annual Review. Losing a baby comes with so many complicated emotions and feelings. Grieving without God is a hopeless pursuit. We want Hope Moms to know their baby’s death is not their fault, it wasn’t a failing of their bodies or a lack of their faith. Our desire is for these women to filter life t…
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In today’s episode, Brooke Schuelke, Jennie Parks, and Kristin Hernandez shine light on several untrue phrases that often circulate within Christian communities. Our hope for this episode is not to shame, but rather to lovingly equip Hope Moms and those who love them with truth that lasts and truth that comforts. We discuss the phrases… “God must h…
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"The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it." John 1:5 Darkness takes on a new meaning when our babies die. It’s a place of sadness, tears, and heartache, but it’s in the darkness that Christ’s light can shine brightest. When we choose to turn to Him in grief, He will faithfully lead us to joy, peace, hope, and abundant …
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“What I want most for them is for their lives to be used by God for his glory and to point others to Jesus. And I think: Wow, God has done that with Annabelle's life. And it's not about me sitting here sharing on a podcast or putting her story in a book…I saw Him doing the work on day one of that diagnosis, when I was lonely and afraid in the dark …
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Hope Mommies’ Annual Retreat is just that–a retreat from the everyday battle of busyness and heartache and adjusting to your “new normal” as a Hope Mom. It is a unique week of sharing stories, worshiping the Lord together, and listening to Biblical teaching as we look to God’s word to illuminate our sorrows and point us to Jesus, the only hope we h…
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Grief can feel especially complex for Hope Grandparents as they mourn the loss of a precious grandchild while carrying the heartache of their own son or daughter. In this episode, Bonnie Klein (mother of Sarah Hutchinson), Marie Donley (mother of Jennie Parks), and Rene De La Cruz (father of Kristin Hernandez) join the podcast to discuss the unique…
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In this episode of the Hope Mommies Podcast, Kristin Hernandez is joined by Hope Mom and licensed professional counselor associate, Shannon Owen, to discuss the practice of lament as a powerful tool in processing grief. Shannon shares her personal experiences with suffering, including an ectopic pregnancy and raising a child with a rare genetic phy…
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In this episode, Kristin Hernandez is joined by Katie Cobbs, the voice behind 'Sparrow Song,' to discuss what it looks like to worship through seasons of grief and suffering. We talk about what it means to worship, the various forms worship can take, and the way our grief can result in worship to the Lord. Katie also gives a behind-the-scenes look …
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Kristin Hernandez is joined by Sara Paradoski, Kristin Jackson, and Megan Thivierge to discuss important dates in our Hope Babies’ stories, such as birthdays, due dates, and diagnosis days. They discuss dates that have been the most difficult, how moms can prepare their hearts for these milestones, ideas for making those days special, and tips for …
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Kristin Hernandez is joined by Sarah Klein Hutchinson, Community Director for Hope Mommies, to talk about the importance of community in grief. Sarah shares her story of losing two daughters, Eisley and Ava, and how she found solace and support in the Hope Mommies community. Sarah shares how other grieving women can find support through social medi…
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In today’s episode, Vaneetha Risner joins Kristin Hernandez to share how God has met and comforted her through multiple seasons of grief, including the death of her infant son, Paul, and her struggle with post-polio syndrome. Vaneetha answers the question, “If God loves me, why would He have let this happen?” in a truthful and biblical way that wil…
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“I had to remind myself of the love of the Lord, of the goodness of the Lord, of His faithfulness. Even when I wasn't feeling it, looking to the Lord daily, sometimes minute by minute…turn to the Lord because He is so good and He is so faithful and He will meet you right where you're at in your journey.” -Emily Copeland Kristin Hernandez is joined …
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In this special Father's Day episode, Kristin Hernandez welcomes Blair Cushman, husband to Erin and Hope Dad to Gwendolyn and Baby C. Blair shares Gwendolyn’s story from a father’s perspective and imparts biblical wisdom for grieving fathers and for mothers who want to support their husbands through grief. Whether you are a Hope Dad, or love a Hope…
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As we kick off summer and step into Miles for Hope, we’re straying from our usual every-other-week release schedule and bringing you a brand new episode of the Hope Mommies Podcast every Wednesday during June! To kick things off, Kristin is joined by Holly Colonna, a fitness instructor and Hope Mom, to talk about how exercise can be a powerful tool…
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What is the definition and the purpose of prayer? How can we reconcile the goodness of God when He says “no” to a specific request that is so precious to us? In this episode, Jennie Parks and Kristin Hernandez delve deeper into what the Bible says about prayer and God’s goodness. They discuss how we can confidently and boldly approach God in prayer…
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In this episode, Kristin is joined by Shelly Templin, a Hope Mom 28 years into her journey of grieving with hope. Shelly shares about her son Zachary and the ways the Lord has worked in her life over the past three decades. We chat about clinging to the Hope of Christ in seasons of deep sorrow, what it was like to walk through loss in a pre-social …
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We’re snowed in! In this special bonus episode, the Hope Mommies Leadership shares live from their annual leadership summit in Truckee, California. Brooke Schuelke, Constance Ray, Emily Copeland, Jennie Parks, Kristin Hernandez, and Sarah Hutchinson reflect on highlights from the previous year and exciting plans for the year ahead, and laugh about …
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Mother’s Day can hold so many complicated emotions when you’re a Hope Mom. A day intended for joyful celebration can often stir up feelings of emptiness and longing. This Mother’s Day, we asked women in our community how they would encourage a fellow sister whose heart feels broken and whose arms feel so empty. We’re so excited to bring you encoura…
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“We began to ask those questions that…you kind of can answer theologically maybe before you experience something. But then when you experience something like this, it really matters…Will I worship him in the darkness and will I trust that something beyond what I can see is going on?” -Lindsey Dennis Lindsey Dennis recounts her experiences of losing…
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Pregnancy can feel incredibly complicated after you’ve lost a baby. When is the right time to try to get pregnant again? How do we combat anxiety when our worst fear happened before? How can we wait well? What hope can we cling to when we are unable to carry more children? Join us as Jennie Parks, Jenny Williams, Kelly Ransdell, and Kristin Hernand…
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…It's talking about the death not being able to hold Jesus. But then it says, “God raised him up, loosening the pangs of death.” So it's like this mixed metaphor where death is seen as giving birth. And because of Jesus, death had to give birth to life. It couldn't do anything else, but deliver life because it's Jesus who died. - Lianna Davis In th…
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“If you feel called to do this ministry, you can trust that Jesus will equip you to do it. You don't have to have everything together. You don't have to be this perfect person who has leadership skills and who has speaking skills and organizational skills. He equips you as you do it, and He empowers you and gives you the strength.” - Brooke Schuelk…
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Wrestling with God can be uncomfortable but has the potential to lead us into greater intimacy with Him. But what does it mean to wrestle? How do we wrestle in a way that honors God, rather than in a way that draws our heavy hearts away from Him? In this episode, host Kristin Hernandez delves into the topic of wrestling with God while navigating th…
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“Lament is God’s invitation to be honest: you do not need to silence your questions for the sake of sounding more spiritual. The Lord commends your protests as faithful participation in a fractured world.” - Clint Watkins, Just Be Honest: How to Worship through Tears and Pray without Pretending What would it look like to pour out an honest lament b…
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Welcome to a special bonus episode of the Hope Mommies Podcast. This is the first in a series of surprise bonus episodes highlighting articles from the Hope Mommies Blog. This first bonus episode is a companion to Episode 4: Grace for Hurtful Words and includes the following blog posts read aloud in an audio format: Discussions in Grief: Forgiving …
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The well-intentioned words of friends and family can sound more painful than comforting when you are grieving. How should we respond when others try to encourage, but the words sting? What does scripture say about our own responsibility as Hope Moms? In this episode, Kristin Hernandez is joined by Jennie Parks, Hope Mommies’ Director, and Brooke Sc…
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Hope Mommies’ Founder Erin Cushman reflects on God’s unchanging character and love, as she shares how God carried her and her husband through the death of their firstborn daughter, Gwendolyn. Erin also shares the origin story of Hope Mommies and how she was encouraged to use a platform she never would have chosen to minister to grieving mothers and…
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"There truly is such an endurance that emerges from the sorrows that we survive with our devotion to Jesus intact. And I pray that I never ever forget that because it's how we survive the sorrow in the first place. He truly is our survival in the sorrow." -Jennie Parks In this episode, we’re joined by Jennie Parks, Executive Director at Hope Mommie…
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What is hope? It is wishful thinking or it is something more? In the first episode of the Hope Mommies Podcast, host Kristin Hernandez shares her story and explores the concept of biblical hope. Whether your loss happened when your child was in infancy or before you ever had the chance to hear their precious heartbeat, your baby's life matters and …
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Welcome to the Hope Mommies Podcast! We are excited to share we are only one week away from our launch on all major podcast platforms. Here at Hope Mommies, our goal is to bring the hope of Jesus Christ to bereaved mothers and families who have experienced the heartbreaking loss of a baby. In each episode, we will navigate the complexities of grief…
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