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Hope In Struggle

Mindy Lawhorne

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Life has a way of throwing every single punch it can at you. Some days you really struggle to see the good in anything. But Mindy Lawhorne wants to help you flip that perspective. Through personal stories and Biblical scripture, Mindy will help you to see the hope in every struggle. If you like what you hear on the Hope in Struggle Podcast, please subscribe, share with a friend, and write a review so others can hear about the hope you've found!
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Podcasts are a great way for churches and faith leaders to make Jesus known and disciple their community. But sermons are often the only podcast churches have! Follow podCasting Seeds to learn how to podcast for your ministry. Want more? Sign up for the newsletter and get the guides, Jesus-focused podcast recommendations, episode ideas, and relevant industry news two weeks early https://davidkalsow.com/newsletter-sign-up/
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I've got something on my heart today that I believe could truly help you — or maybe someone you love. ❤️ God has been nudging me to share resources, mindsets, and a fresh perspective… and possibly even create a community where we can walk through this together. I don’t have it all figured out yet, but I know this: obedience matters — even when we d…
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In this episode, I share the beautiful chaos of my world right now—three tumors in my neck and the new specialists I’m seeing, a heartfelt lunch with my oldest son, and all the emotions of Garret starting at a new school and football team. I also talk about life after Beachbody, how God is using my wellness and faith journey to help others, and giv…
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Not all grief follows a funeral. If you’ve ever felt the ache of something lost—even if you couldn’t quite name it—you’re not alone. Midlife grief is real. And in this episode, we’re talking about it. This message was recorded live at Camp Be More—a one-of-a-kind women’s event designed to empower, equip, and encourage us through the many transition…
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Hey friends—so I’m recording this one while I’m actually on vacation (because sometimes the Lord gives you a word no matter where you are!), and I wanted to share something that’s been on my heart. I’ve been going through a Bible study called "Strength in the Struggle," and one chapter in particular really hit home—it’s all about how we biblically …
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In this powerful episode, I’m joined by breast cancer survivor Jen Delvaux as we dive into the unexpected grief that often comes with a cancer diagnosis—grief we didn’t see coming and never signed up for. Whether you’ve faced cancer personally or not, this conversation is for you. We talk about the quiet, hidden losses—the dreams that shifted, the …
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In this powerful episode, I’m joined by breast cancer survivor Jen Delvaux as we dive into the unexpected grief that often comes with a cancer diagnosis—grief we didn’t see coming and never signed up for. Whether you’ve faced cancer personally or not, this conversation is for you. We talk about the quiet, hidden losses—the dreams that shifted, the …
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Welcome to the start of a series where we will be diving into on grief; how to grieve well and looking into things that might be holding us back that we might need to grieve. We will be having a series on this topic beginning with how to identify if we need to grieve something in addition to other resources that we will be sharing. Please join me f…
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Join me for a light-hearted walk and talk where I share some recent fun from Camp Be More, an unexpected moment with actual fireworks, and how Michael J. Fox inspired a deeper reflection on gratitude, perspective, and perseverance. On Hope In Struggle, my heart is to help you see your struggles differently—to shift your perspective so you can find …
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In this heartfelt episode, I speak candidly with longtime friend and cancer survivor, Jen Delvaux, half of the voice behind the podcast Not Today Cancer. Together, we explore the emotional and relational impact of life-changing events, sharing our personal stories of loss and transformation. Jen and I delve into the challenging journey of navigatin…
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Mindy dive's into the complexities of friendship after experiencing a profound loss. I lost my husband in December 2019, and while I don’t believe anyone intentionally distanced themselves, I’ve found that friendships have changed in ways I never expected. I share a snippet from The Chalene Show, where Chalene Johnson and I began discussing this ve…
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This episode is jam packed and so interesting with guest Helen Pridmore. Helen, a structural engineer turned functional health and wellness coach, is passionate about helping women reclaim their health through simple, science-backed nutrition and strength training. In 2020, she was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) after losing sight in her le…
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I'm sharing a little more on the unfiltered side of widowhood. The raw and unpolished reality of widowhood is not only messy, it's a constant roller coaster. My faith in Jesus is definitely my anchor amidst the chaos of grief and the unexpected moments that leave me confused, sad, sometimes laughing... But many times on the verge of tears. Sharing …
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Ever wanted to read through the Bible in a year? Me too!! I've got an idea how to go through the entire bible with a guide, a friend and an audio version you can listen to with you choice of Bible version and preferred narrator. Join me as I share how I am walking through the Bible this year using The Bible Recap and The Dwell Bible App. In this po…
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Our lives have been beautifully intertwined over the years, from navigating single motherhood to finding incredible partners, facing the challenges of cancer, building businesses, and ultimately redefining our paths to align with what truly fits our lives. In this special episode, Jen and I open up about our journeys—the highs, the lows, and the le…
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Hey Friends... It's been a minute - I'm back to check in and see how things have been. Join me for a life and lifer update as we walk through what's happened, what hasn't happened and where the boy, the business and I are. God is always good, but we each have come a long way since Lee passes in 2019. So many things we did do, we do no more. And now…
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Please join me on this fun and uplifting podcast from the FASTer Way Podcast! "Join Le for this coach confessional with fitness professional Mindy Lawhorne, who shares her incredible journey from her beginnings in Texas to becoming a renowned figure in the fitness industry. Mindy highlights that life does not end after 50 and the evolution of fitne…
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How about a low-commitment, private community of our very own? I've had this idea for a community with once a month live calls, Bible studies, a private place where we can share prayer requests, lift each other up and work to deepen our relationship with God that can infiltrate all areas of our life. Well, it's happening! The HIS Community opens up…
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Do you want a potential way to calm your heart in mind maybe before you go into prayer? Or into your Bible study? Or even just when you need a way to be able to regulate some of the thoughts and anxiety that happened to many of us. I've got an idea… And I want to walk you through it in this episode. I got this method from the head pastor of Life.Ch…
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Pleased welcome the amazing Mareya Ibrahim-Jones to the podcast! Chef Mareya is not only a wealth of knowledge and someone who is constantly working to grow inside and out but she is no stranger to heartache. She tells us about her past, her struggles and being in the "waiting room" for a man for years. Mareya is not only an accomplished chef, she'…
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In the special episode, Angela Hornburg shares her story in Christ along with a tragedy of her family home burning to the ground. Angela is a wife, mother, broker, realtor, multi business, owner, mentor, and a dear friend. Angela shares her story of growing up poor and being told she was too bossy, to owning multiple businesses and being what she h…
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I had a short series called "Girlfriends Guide to Grief" on this podcast as I walked through the early stages of losing my husband. As I was praying this morning about the podcast and what I should do next, I was reminded and wanted to let you know where things are now. In this episode, I talk a little bit about where I am now and some of my favori…
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Mindy challenges you to shift your perspective from victim to hope dealer. She shares some of her favorite verses on the Hope along with some practical ways she keeps her hopeful perspective. Whether you are dealing with loss, anxiety, confusion or in need of some solid truth and hope, this episode is for you. This episode is inspired from a messag…
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The name for your ministry's podcast is one of the first things searching listeners see and how you get shared. Here’s how you make sure you get it right! Read More: https://davidkalsow.com/guide-to-naming-your-podcast/ Get podcasting resources like this and more by signing up the fortnightly newsletter! http://davidkalsow.com/newsletter-sign-up/ C…
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Building Steadfast Strength is the topic Mindy spoke on at The Boldly Conference. Boldly is the conference for women who are driven in work and anchored in faith. At this annual gathering, the divide between sacred and secular is fiercely dismantled and women are encouraged to see their work as a vital part of God's story. Because your work matters…
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Should your ministry have a podcast to help disciple your community? I take you through a flow chart of 10 questions to figure out it out. Read More: https://davidkalsow.com/should-my-ministry-start-a-podcast/ Get podcasting resources like this and more by signing up the fortnightly newsletter! http://davidkalsow.com/newsletter-sign-up/ Connect wit…
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Mindy joins friend and fellow fitness business owner Mindy Wender on her podcast, Obessed and Not Interested. Real talk happens about life and tragedy! Mindy Wender is wellness entrepreneur, mom of five amazing kids, and autism advocate. She helps women break free from self limiting beliefs and give them the foundation to thrive in life and busines…
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Do you start your year off with goals? Mindy shares her way of setting yearly goals in the most important areas: Spiritual, Mental Health, Physical Health, Relationships, Work, Finances and FUN! Her mentor Chalene Johnson first had Mindy do this in her first year as a fitness presenter for Chalene and Bret's company, Powder Blue Productions. Mindy …
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I interview Jenn Schultz about overcoming insecurities. GIVEAWAY! Please go to Instagram and follow @JennSchultzAuthor and take a screenshot. Send that to Mindy at @HopeInStruggle to possibly win a free copy of She's Not Your Enemy! Please share this episode with someone who might need to be encouraged and for your own copy of Jenn's book go here h…
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101 episodes! Let's Gooooo! In this episode, Mindy shares a short list of things she does that keeps her in the right frame of mind and heart four full years as a Widow. Being deeply rooted has been a huge benefit even through all the heartache. Specific scriptures in this episode 2 Corinthians 10:3-5 Philippians 4:8 Romans 12:2 Psalm 119:105 Ephes…
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Welcome to Hope In Struggle's 100th episode. It's been an interesting ride through hope, humor, and somehow through it all, building steadfast strength. Join Mindy as she shares lessons learned over the years creating and recording this podcast and her own personal ups and downs: struggle with the loss of her husband, her attempt to be steadfast, a…
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Tim, Jon, and the whole crew at BibleProject have a great blueprint for churches and non-profits when it comes to podcasting. I break down seven things I think they do great which sets them apart from other podcasts. My five favorite BibleProject episodes: https://www.podchaser.com/lists/my-five-favorite-episodes-of-bibleproject-11SKBvRk4g Read Mor…
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If you want to get your church's podcasts on Apple, Spotify, and beyond, you need a podcast host service. Which one is right for you? Read More: https://davidkalsow.com/the-best-podcast-host-services-for-churches/ Get podcasting resources like this and more by signing up the fortnightly newsletter! http://davidkalsow.com/newsletter-sign-up/ Connect…
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I had a wonderful opportunity to share my story on the Widow Squad podcast and I thought I'd share with you! Kim Murray is a fellow widow and started Widow 411 which has developed into a thing called the Widow Squad. Kim wants to share as much as she can from her widows and journey to help new existing widows navigate with confusing emotional and v…
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Mindy joined Carlos and Kevin on the HERO Table podcast for an interview. Discussing fitness, entrepreneurship, and her own podcast. Watch the full episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EKeKExbSR0k&ab_channel=THEHEROTable Come connect with Mindy on socials! IG @mindylawhorne IG @hopeinstruggle IG @theBibleBabes IG @theHISCommunity Website: https…
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Overusing filler words make you less credible on your podcast. Let's put your filler words in the grave by observing, replacing, and slowing down. Read More: https://davidkalsow.com/death-to-um-killing-your-filler-word-habit/ Get podcasting resources like this and more by signing up the fortnightly newsletter! http://davidkalsow.com/newsletter-sign…
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Mindy joined Carlos and Kevin on the HERO Table podcast for an interview. Discussing fitness, entrepreneurship, and her own podcast. Watch the full episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EKeKExbSR0k&ab_channel=THEHEROTable Come connect with Mindy on socials! IG @mindylawhorne IG @hopeinstruggle IG @theBibleBabes IG @theHISCommunity Website: https…
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Every church has a sermon podcast but here are fourteen other podcast ideas for a budding church community to try out. Read More: https://davidkalsow.com/14-ways-for-a-church-to-use-podcasts-other-than-sermons/ Get podcasting resources like this and more by signing up the fortnightly newsletter! http://davidkalsow.com/newsletter-sign-up/ Connect wi…
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Show notes are often a half-baked portion of the podcast recipe. Learn how to write better show notes to make your listeners happy (and get new ones). Read More: https://davidkalsow.com/perfect-recipe-for-podcast-show-notes/ Get podcasting resources like this and more by signing up the fortnightly newsletter! http://davidkalsow.com/newsletter-sign-…
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A healthy dose of rejection… None of us like rejection, but it does happen and many times as Christians it's exactly what God intends. Sharing this situation with The Bible Babes , one of the ladies gave this quote: "Rejection is many times God's protection and His redirection" I do believe everything is a God situation when something happens inste…
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Video podcasts are trendy and get listens but is the extra time and money worth it in the end? Today I explore video podcasting. And I really don't think it's for everyone. Read More: https://davidkalsow.com/hold-your-video-horses-why-not-to-podcast-on-camera/ Get podcasting resources like this and more by signing up the fortnightly newsletter! htt…
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I break down "Steffany Gretzinger: Revival, Worship Culture, and the Writing Process" from the Green Room with a producers perspective. From listening, I see three positives things and three things that need improvement. Read More: https://davidkalsow.com/case-study-green-room-steffany-gretzinger-interview/ Get podcasting resources like this and mo…
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Getting to talk less and less about my late husband leaves a void. In this episode, we talk through how it feels, almost four years later, to carry on as a widowed, singled mom who does her best to keep going. Uggg - this is pretty real and raw. "For You will light my lamp; The Lord my God will enlighten my darkness" Psalm 18:28 "This is Where I Le…
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How do you measure success when it comes to your podcast? I'd like to propose a few alternative methods other than just downloads. Read More: https://davidkalsow.com/butts-in-seats-framing-your-goals-for-podcasting/ Get podcasting resources like this and more by signing up the fortnightly newsletter! http://davidkalsow.com/newsletter-sign-up/ Conne…
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I need a little something to get you through the day? This episodes got what you need. Living in the light of Jesus takes effort on our part, and even when we don't feel like it, we need to seek him. Finding a way to praise him, even when we don't want to, changes our attitude, our heart and our day. Join Mindy as she shares some scriptures, a pray…
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In the midst of trouble, sadness and hardship... Confused? Wondering what's happening or how to deal? What do you do? I try to speak to these very things in this episode, sharing my troubles and how I keep my heart and mind above the despair and focus on what His Word tells us. We are seeing lots of things in our world that contribute to this as we…
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When the voices in our head confuse us and the world around us leaves us feeling discouraged and exhausted. How do we discern the voice of God compared to the other guy's voice? Join Mindy for a new book recommendation, encouragement and some characteristics of the voice in our head we can always look for. Kim Dolan Leto's book "Fit God's Way" is m…
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Mindy's Mom has a new address - She has made her transition to heaven. Mindy wants to share some of this with you. We have hope in Christ and her Mom's Celebration was one of joy and laughter and love. Join Mindy as she shares more about her Mom, what her Mom experienced and where she is today. Scriptures mentioned: Psalm 100:4-5 Psalm 22:3 Psalm 1…
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The truth - probably the thing we see the least these days. The good news is that the truth is available and just waiting for us to remind ourselves of it. In our drive to school today, my son read from Jesus Today by Sarah Young (as kids devotional) which is all about truth. Not sure what's happening in your life currently, but I have a feeling mo…
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It's been officially 3 years since Mindy's husband passed. Join Mindy for some reflections. The biggest take away? When we notice we feel good, we need to go with it! Come connect with Mindy on socials! IG @mindylawhorne IG @hopeinstruggle IG @theBibleBabes IG @theHISCommunity Website: https://www.hopeinstruggle.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.…
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If I could give advice to new-widow me... Mindy talks about what she would say to herself three years ago when Lee passed. This advice has remained true for years. She shares a powerful scripture with us and ends with a pray for all those who have lost. Being a widow feels so lonely. Like you speak a language few understand. One you never want to b…
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