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Kelly’s links: kellyhall.org

Unshakable Hope Podcast: https://kellyhall.org/unshakable-hope-podcast/

In this episode of The Grace Cycle Show, host Karen Dittman welcomes Kelly Hall — podcaster, author, and Bible teacher — for a powerful conversation on faith, resilience, and God’s sustaining grace in the hardest seasons.

Kelly shares her deeply personal journey of raising four children — three with special needs — while navigating the demands of military life as the wife of a fighter pilot. She opens up about the moment her first daughter was diagnosed as profoundly deaf and how God met her in the depths of fear, grief, and uncertainty.

Listeners will hear:

• What it’s really like to parent special needs children with unwavering faith
• How God’s grace shows up in the unseen and exhausting moments
• Practical ways to support families walking a similar journey
• Scriptures that fueled hope in seasons of despair
• The role of remembering God’s past faithfulness to build present resilience

Karen and Kelly also discuss the emotional and physical weight of caregiving, the power of surrender, and the beauty that emerges when we allow God’s grace to lead us step by step.

The episode concludes with an encouraging update on Kelly’s children and an invitation to explore her podcast, Unshakeable Hope, for more stories of God’s faithfulness.

Perfect for listeners who are:

• Parenting children with special needs
• Navigating military or high-demand family life
• Feeling overwhelmed and desperate for God’s peace
• Seeking encouragement through real stories of grace and hope
• Wanting faith-based perspective on suffering and resilience

00:00 Welcome to The Grace Cycle Show

00:51 Introducing Kelly Hall: A Journey of Unshakeable Hope

02:15 Kelly's Early Faith and Unexpected Challenges

03:39 Discovering Her Daughter's Deafness

05:41 Finding Hope Amidst Grief

13:25 The Birth of Twins and New Challenges

15:42 Moving to St. Louis for Cochlear Implants

16:46 Navigating Life with Four Children and Special Needs

21:10 A Moment of Divine Reassurance

22:13 Facing Challenges with Faith

24:36 Practical Ways to Support Special Needs Families

27:36 The Power of Scripture and Community

29:49 God's Timely Interventions

33:14 Updates on the Kids' Progress

36:26 Final Reflections and Encouragement

38:17 Kelly's Current Ministry and Podcast

39:45 Closing Thoughts and Resources

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Connect with Christine at ChristineTrimpe.com

Free Gift––SugarFreed Free Chapter 3 Excerpt: https://pages.christinetrimpe.net/sugarfreed-free-chapter3

In this episode of The Grace Cycle Show, host Karen Dittman talks with Christine Trimpe, a faith-based wellness leader who helps professional Christian women experience true health and vitality through a holistic, Christ-centered approach. Christine shares her powerful story of losing over 100 pounds and how emotional and spiritual healing were just as important as physical transformation.

The conversation dives into overcoming food addiction, the role of daily Bible reading in health breakthroughs, and practical strategies for sustainable lifestyle change. Karen and Christine explore how God’s grace can fuel long-term health, freedom, and wholeness — far beyond diet culture or willpower.

Perfect for listeners struggling with:
• Emotional eating or stress-related health cycles
• Disconnection between faith and physical wellness
• Wanting lasting change rooted in grace, not guilt

Tune in for Christ-centered health insights, real transformation stories, and practical next steps to start your own journey.

00:00 Welcome to the Grace Cycle Show

00:48 Introducing Christine Trimpe

01:56 Christine's Weight Loss Journey

03:49 The Role of Faith in Transformation

10:10 Daily Discipline and Spiritual Growth

15:25 Overcoming Food Idolatry

23:51 Christine's Book: Sugar Freed

28:55 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

30:55 Conclusion and Next Steps

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Jennifer’s links: https://www.amazon.com/GO-MAKE-RIPPLES-Jennifer-Godwin/dp/1664263500

http://gomakeripples.com/

In this inspiring episode of The Grace Cycle Show, host Karen Dittman welcomes Jennifer Godwin—Christian speaker and author of Go … Make … Ripples. Jennifer shares her powerful story of how a divine dream 25 years ago shifted her path from professional photographer to author and encourager of faith.

Jennifer unpacks the core message of her book: that everyday interactions—whether it’s offering prayer, sharing Christian content, or showing kindness—can create ripples that lead others closer to Jesus. She explains how simple acts of faith, lived out intentionally, can have lasting spiritual impact far beyond what we may ever see.

The conversation weaves together personal testimonies, biblical encouragement, and practical steps for living missionally right where you are. Karen closes by sharing how she personally applied Jennifer’s advice.

In This Episode, You’ll Discover:

• How God used a dream to inspire Jennifer’s ministry journey
• The power of small, intentional actions or “ripples” to spread the Gospel
• Why sharing prayer, encouragement, or content can create spiritual “ripples”
• Practical ways to live out your faith daily
• How the Grace Cycle framework can help you grow in grace and purpose

00:00 Welcome to The Grace Cycle Show

00:55 Interview with Jennifer Godwin

02:16 Jennifer's Journey to Writing Her Book

09:20 The Concept of Ripples

14:21 Practical Ways to Make Ripples

21:25 The Power of Prayer to Show God’s Love

25:27 Sharing Christian Resources

32:27 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Perfect for: Christians seeking encouragement, women of faith, and anyone who wants to live intentionally, spread the love of Jesus, and make an eternal impact through simple, everyday actions.

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