Life rarely moves in a straight line — and this episode speaks to the moments when the unexpected turn leaves us disoriented, disappointed, or wondering where God is in it all.

In this powerful conversation, Tricia and Jayne explore the reality that detours are universal — and often deeply painful — but they are never wasted in the hands of God. Drawing from the story of Joseph, listeners are reminded that God’s people have always walked winding roads marked by delay, rejection, and waiting. What looked like setbacks — a pit, slavery, prison — were actually the places where God was preparing Joseph for purpose.

At the heart of the episode is a grounding truth: detours expose the limits of self-reliance and invite us into deeper dependence on God. Scripture reminds us that when we are overwhelmed beyond our ability to endure, God is not absent — He is at work, teaching us to rely not on ourselves, but on Him.

The show unpacks how detours don’t cancel destiny — they shape it. God’s presence doesn’t disappear just because plans change. “The Lord was with Joseph” becomes a repeated refrain, reminding listeners that rejection by people is never rejection by God.

In a guided and deeply personal segment, Tricia and Jayne walk through what detours do inside us — refining character, deepening trust, testing faith, and creating unexpected opportunities for growth. Painful seasons become places where God forms holiness, humility, and readiness for what’s ahead.

The episode closes with hope-filled reassurance: detours are not the destination. God uses them to remove what must go, prepare what must grow, and lead us toward the purpose He’s already written. We may not see the full map — but we can trust the Guide.

If you’re walking a road you didn’t choose, this episode is a reminder you’re not lost — and you’re not alone.
The detour is not your destiny.
But God will use it to prepare you for it.

What do we do when we want to pray — but the words just aren’t there?

In this deeply comforting episode of Unshakable Hope, Tricia and Jayne speak to the seasons when prayer feels hard, quiet, or painfully simple. Not because faith is gone — but because life has taken our breath away. Grief, exhaustion, fear, long waiting seasons, and emotional overload can leave even mature believers sitting before God with nothing but silence, tears, or a sigh.

This conversation gently reminds listeners that God is not intimidated by our wordlessness. Scripture openly acknowledges that there are times when we do not know how to pray — and rather than condemning us, God meets us there. Silence is not absence. It can be surrender. It can be trust.

The episode explores how prayer was never meant to be a performance, but a relationship. Just as silence can exist in deep human connection, quiet moments before God can be sacred, faith-filled acts of dependence. When language fails, the Holy Spirit intercedes — carrying prayers too deep for words straight to the heart of God.

Tricia and Jayne also unpack the power of simple prayers — the kind Jesus consistently affirmed. “Help.” “Thank You.” “I need You.” These are not small prayers; they are honest ones. God honors childlike faith, sincerity over structure, and hearts poured out without filters.

Perhaps most reassuring of all is this truth: God understands our prayers before they’re fully formed. He responds not to polished words, but to posture. Not to performance, but to trust. We don’t pray to inform God — we pray to rest in His nearness.

This episode is for anyone who feels spiritually tired, emotionally overwhelmed, or unsure how to pray right now. It offers permission to exhale — and reassurance that closeness with God is not built on clarity, but on connection.

When words fail, God does not.
He leans in.
He listens.
And He carries us when we can’t carry the prayer ourselves.

Prayer can feel confusing, intimidating, or even discouraging — especially when words don’t come easily or answers seem delayed. In this heartfelt episode of Unshakable Hope, Tricia and Jayne unpack what prayer truly is — and what it was never meant to be.

This conversation gently dismantles the idea that prayer has to sound polished or impressive to matter. Instead, listeners are reminded that prayer is first and foremost relationship, not religious performance. God isn’t grading our words — He’s welcoming our hearts.

The episode explores how simple, honest prayers are often the most powerful. From whispered “help” prayers to moments of silence when words fail, God listens with compassion and understands our hearts before we ever speak. Prayer isn’t about saying the right thing — it’s about showing up with sincerity.

Tricia and Jayne also encourage listeners who feel distant, dry, or unsure how to pray, reminding them that God is closer than we think. Even when prayer feels quiet, awkward, or unanswered, it is still forming us, anchoring us, and drawing us into deeper trust.

Listeners were invited into reflection with a powerful question:
“What’s the simplest prayer you’ve ever prayed that meant the most?”
The responses revealed a beautiful truth — prayer doesn’t need to be complicated to be meaningful.

This episode is for anyone who has ever wondered if they’re “doing prayer right.” It’s an invitation to lay down pressure, lean into relationship, and rediscover prayer as a place of peace, honesty, and hope.

🙏 Come just as you are — God is already listening.

In this special Valentine’s week episode, we were joined by our dear friend and special guest Maria Granados for an honest and hope-filled conversation about love—what it truly is, what it’s not, and how we can love one another better in our everyday lives.

Together, we talked about how Valentine’s Day can stir up a wide range of emotions—joy, gratitude, loneliness, longing, or even disappointment—and how God’s definition of love meets us in all of it. We were reminded that biblical love is not rooted in perfection, romance, or performance, but in commitment, sacrifice, and grace.

The conversation centered on the truth that real love flows from God Himself. When we receive His love, we’re empowered to extend patience, kindness, forgiveness, and compassion to others—especially when it’s not easy. We explored practical ways to love well in our marriages, friendships, families, and communities, remembering that love is most powerful when it’s lived out in small, faithful acts.

This episode encouraged listeners to move beyond cultural definitions of love and lean into Christ-centered love—the kind that shows up, stays steady, and reflects Jesus in a world that desperately needs it.

Whether Valentine’s Day is joyful or complicated for you, this conversation is a reminder that God’s love is constant, personal, and meant to be shared.

This episode meets listeners right where many of us find ourselves—living in seasons of uncertainty, questions, and emotional fog—and gently reminded us that confusion is not a sign of failure or weak faith.

We talked honestly about how confusion often accompanies growth, grief, transition, or change, and how God is not offended by our questions. In fact, Scripture shows us again and again that God meets people in the middle of uncertainty—not after it’s resolved.

The conversation highlighted how God’s Word provides stability when life feels unstable. Scripture doesn’t always give us full clarity, but it does give us enough light for the next faithful step. Like a lamp to our feet, God’s Word guides us moment by moment, reminding us that faith is often lived one step at a time.

We also explored how Scripture anchors us when emotions feel loud. Feelings shift, circumstances change, but God’s truth remains steady. Even when we don’t know what to do, we can return to what we do know—God is faithful, present, and trustworthy.

Listeners were encouraged to engage with Scripture not as a textbook to master, but as a voice that steadies the soul. The episode closed with an invitation to reflect: What Scripture has helped anchor you during a confusing season?

If you’re walking through uncertainty, this episode is a reminder that God’s Word still speaks—clearly, gently, and faithfully—right in the middle of confusion.

On yesterday’s episode of Unshakable Hope, we stepped back into the pages of the Old Testament and discovered something powerful - those stories aren’t ancient history… they are living reminders of who God still is today.

We talked about how the Old Testament isn’t just a collection of old laws and distant battles. It’s filled with real people who wrestled with fear, failure, waiting, betrayal, and uncertainty - just like we do. From Abraham’s faith to David’s repentance, from Ruth’s loyalty to Joseph’s perseverance, every story points to a faithful God who never changes.

Romans 15:4 reminds us that “whatever was written in earlier times was written for our instruction… so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope.” And that’s exactly what we found - hope.

If you’ve ever wondered whether those ancient stories still matter in a modern world, this episode will remind you that the same God who moved then is moving now. His character hasn’t shifted. His promises still stand. And His faithfulness still writes redemption into broken places.

Listen in and be reminded: the Old Testament isn’t outdated - it’s overflowing with lessons for today.

Why Reading the Bible Still Matters

On Tuesday’s show, we had an honest conversation about something so many believers quietly struggle with: What do you do when reading the Bible feels dry… distant… or even dull?

We talked about why God chose story—not just statements—to shape hearts. Scripture isn’t just information; it’s transformation. It’s not a checklist to complete but an invitation into relationship. Romans 15:4 reminds us that everything written in earlier times was written to give us endurance and hope. That means every page has purpose—even the ones we don’t fully understand yet.

We also reminded listeners that the Bible is not about perfect people—it’s about a perfect God. When we read through the lens of His character, everything changes. The same God who moved in David’s repentance, Joseph’s waiting, and Ruth’s loss is still moving today.

One of the most powerful parts of the show was this truth: God’s Word works beneath the surface—even when we don’t feel it. It is formative, not transactional. Just because it feels quiet doesn’t mean it isn’t powerful. Isaiah 55 promises that His Word will not return void. Seeds planted in faith will produce fruit in time.

If you’ve felt stuck in your Bible reading, this episode will encourage you to start small, stay steady, and trust the process. One verse read prayerfully can reshape a heart. God meets us in His Word—and He never wastes a moment we spend with Him.

How to Read the Bible When You Feel Stuck

On Monday’s episode of Unshakable Hope with Tricia & Jayne, we talked honestly about a struggle many believers face but rarely admit—what do you do when reading the Bible feels dry, confusing, or hard to stay consistent with?

We shared encouragement for anyone who’s ever opened Scripture with good intentions, only to feel stuck, distracted, or unsure where to begin. Instead of pressure or guilt, we reminded listeners that God is far more interested in relationship than routine.

We explored practical and grace-filled truths, including:

• Why God doesn’t measure faithfulness by chapters completed

• How even one verse, read prayerfully, can be deeply transformative

• Why Scripture works beneath the surface—even when we don’t “feel” anything

• How trusting the process matters more than immediate insight

We were reminded that God’s Word is formative, not transactional—and that just because something feels quiet doesn’t mean it’s ineffective.

If you’ve been longing to reconnect with the Bible without pressure or performance, this episode offers hope, perspective, and permission to start small.

🎧 Catch the replay and be encouraged: God meets us in the quiet places, and His Word never returns empty.