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 are possible after loss. Alyson and Kelsi share the stories of their Hope Babies and how their broken hearts found comfort in God’s character. We reflect on the gift of friendship and the ultimate friend we have in Jesus, who walks with us through every trial. We discuss the importance of honest prayer and spending time in God’s Word, and how these spiritual practices can deepen our intimacy with God and shift our perspective toward Hope.

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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.

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 scriptures for comfort to the unexpected things that make us smile. Tune in for an honest, heartfelt, and sometimes silly conversation.

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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 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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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 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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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.

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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 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

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 loss, but there is still a reason to rejoice this year—Jesus, the Promised One, the Prince of Peace, has come, and He is going to come again.

In this episode, Kristin Hernandez is joined by Megan Coker, Hope Mom and author of Rest: Advent in the Light of Christ after Pregnancy and Infant Loss. Megan and Kristin discuss the particular challenges Hope Moms face during the holiday season, as well as the encouragement we can find when our hearts feel heavy. We also discuss Megan’s new book and touch on the themes of hope, peace, joy, and love.

Megan is Hope Mom to Eden, Errol, Mason, and Mara. She is a military spouse that enjoys traveling the world with her husband, Ryan, and two living children, Elsie and Morgan. She spends her days as a photographer and doula.

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This episode of the Hope Mommies Podcast is sponsored by Bethany, Patrick, and Peter McGinn in honor of Joseph Patrick McGinn. The McGinn family writes, “It's been 10 years since we met you and you went to Heaven. It's been 10 years since we held you. You have a younger brother now and several other siblings with you in Heaven. We miss you stil,l dear one. Happy 10th Birthday in Heaven, Joseph.” 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.

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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.

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 hope. Together, we discuss important topics such as infertility, miscarriage, navigating feelings of guilt, the freedom to grieve various forms of loss, experiencing God's presence in sorrow, and discovering purpose during times of waiting. No matter what season of waiting you find yourself in today, we invite you to join us.

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Waiting In Hope: 31 Reflections for Walking with God Through Infertility

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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.

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 through the lens of the Gospel and to orient their grief around honest lament while they grow in Christ’s likeness. We seek to empower them to know God intimately, for first-hand knowledge of God and his Word are the best way to understand the gospel and to find joy amidst the sorrow that comes with miscarriage, stillbirth, and infant loss.Hope Mommies has faithfully been in this space offering truth + community for thirteen years, and we are trusting God to provide us with the means to continue in this work for many more years to come.

We believe the work we do matters. This bonus episode contains brief testimonials of five individuals who have seen the impact of Hope Mommies, including:

Amy Allen, Hope Mom

Dr. Russ Fothergil, MD

Bev and Eric Van Note, Hope Grandparents

Chad and Lauren Rowell, Hope Parents

Dr. Kelsey Kelso, MD

...and an update from Jennie Parks, Hope Mommies Executive Director.

In the new year we want to provide more podcast conversations, new Hope Group curriculum, beautifully curated Hope Boxes, monthly support groups, streamlined internal processes, intentionally designed retreats and events, and rich, gospel-centered content through our devotionals, newsletters, and social media platforms. We know there are so many opportunities to give your hard earned dollars and there are countless needs to support in our world, so we present this request to you in all humility. Will you give a tax-deductible donation today to invest in the future of Hope Mommies? We can’t do this without you. Help us make a difference and give HOPE today!

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