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 ahead to upcoming episodes and give a preview into 2025. We hope you’ll join us as we look back on all God has done through the podcast in 2024, and excitedly anticipate 2025.

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The Hope Mommies Podcast is a ministry of Hope Mommies, a non-profit 501(c)3 organization that exists to bring bereaved families comfort, encouragement, and relational support as they continue to walk this side of eternity without their beloved son or daughter. The music used is Sparrow Song, courtesy of Katie Cobbs and Flourish Creative.

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, we’ve joined together with 16 friends to bring you encouragement from one Hope Mom to another.

You’ll hear from:

Jennie Parks (1:48)

Emily Copeland (3:45)

Constance Ray (6:05)

Brooke Schuelke (7:46)

Lianna Davis (12:07)

Alyson Brown & Kelsi Cole (13:45)

Kristin Hernandez (15:52)

Sarah Hutchinson (18:40)

Emily Curtis (21:27)

Keitha Detwiler (24:02)

Kristen Ironside (24:50)

Shelly Templin (27:23)

Sarah Paradoski (29:51)

Erlinda Tribou (32:01)

Ashley Opliger (35:10)

We hope their words bring encouragement to you as you navigate this season, whether you're preparing for the day, driving to a family gathering, stealing a quiet moment away during dinner, or reflecting in the days after the hustle and bustle has passed. We're here with you, Hope Mom, and we're praying over you and your family this holiday season.

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The Hope Mommies Podcast is a ministry of Hope Mommies, a non-profit 501(c)3 organization that exists to bring bereaved families comfort, encouragement, and relational support as they continue to walk this side of eternity without their beloved son or daughter.

The Christmas music used in this episode is Hark the Herald Angels Sing by Brock Hewitt from from #Uppbeat (free for creators):

https://uppbeat.io/t/brock-hewitt-stories-in-sound/hark-the-herald-angels-sing

The podcast theme (episode outro) music is Sparrow Song, courtesy of Katie Cobbs and Flourish Creative.

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 Babies. They discuss practical ways to honor and remember our babies during the holidays, including keeping family traditions alive, incorporating a baby’s memory into celebrations, and navigating the emotional complexities of a new year. Together, they offer encouragement and hope, pointing to the comfort and peace found in Jesus during this difficult season.

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Sponsorship

This episode of the Hope Mommies Podcast is sponsored by the McGinn Family as a gift to their friends in honor of their Hope Baby, Elizabeth Elaine Kornegay. The McGinn family writes, “Wendy, Brian, and Jack, I'm thinking of you as we approach 8 years since we said goodbye to Ellie and she said hello to Jesus. She is missed.” If you’d like to sponsor an episode in honor of your Hope Baby, or on behalf of a Hope Mommy you know, visit hopemommies.org.

Sponsor an episode of the HM Podcast

The Hope Mommies Podcast is a ministry of Hope Mommies, a non-profit 501(c)3 organization that exists to bring bereaved families comfort, encouragement, and relational support as they continue to walk this side of eternity without their beloved son or daughter. The theme music used is Sparrow Song, courtesy of Katie Cobbs and Flourish Creative.

Music used in the Christmas Episode promo is Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/brock-hewitt-stories-in-sound/hark-the-herald-angels-sing