Best Lisa Hutchcraft Whitmer Podcasts (2025)

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“Empty Arms”: Laura's Story of Infertility and International Adoption 36:50

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“Empty arms” month after month? From heartbreak to hope: here is Laura’s journey through infertility to international adoption. Walking through that same journey, or know someone who is? Join or share the conversation and hear some encouragement and hope from Lisa’s friend, Laura, who has experienced the heartbreak of infertility. Along the way, La…

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From the Rez: Caitlyn’s Story - A Native American Young Woman Finds Hope 1:21:02

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As a Native American young woman, Caitlyn “didn’t want to be another statistic.” After seeing what “alcoholism, drug stuff, su*cide, broken home, the hurt it really brought. I felt like there was something more in life. I wanted a purpose.” Join Lisa and her incredible guest, Caitlyn – and hear insights about growing up on the rez to walking throug…

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Logan’s Story with Autism: “Beautiful Journey with a Few Roadbumps” 37:51

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In this heartfelt episode, Lisa sits down with her friend, Logan, a young man living with autism, to hear his unique perspective on life, relationships, faith, and the world around him. In this uplifting conversation, he shares both the challenges he’s faced and the strengths that make his story one of resilience and authenticity. His story is a po…

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We’re Still Here: Two Gen Z Stories of Suic*dal Struggle & Hope 1:02:45

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Two young men share their most vulnerable moments in this hope filled conversation – and how they found a reason to stay. Through raw honesty, Lisa’s friends, Joseph and Kyle, share what it’s like to face suic*dal thoughts, the challenges of mental health, and how they found hope. This is a conversation about survival, resilience, and the courage t…

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When Life Is Suddenly Out of Your Control: Walking Through Crisis, with Lisa’s friend Maryann 27:16

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Busy caring for her young children and her aging parents, Maryann and her husband had alarming news out of the blue. Maryann received a scary diagnosis requiring urgent surgery, and this Type A personality no longer had control. What happens when Maryann, the family glue, is now miles away, unable to help shepherd the people she loves most? Join Li…

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“How P*rn Destroyed My Life”: Annalisa’s Journey from Hurt to Hope 1:09:45

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Annalisa was six-years-old when she was first exposed to p*rnography, something that deeply shaped her view of herself, relationships, and the world. This is her story. You will leave seeing how life can go from deep hurt to great hope! Viewer discretion advised with potential triggers, as the following topics are discussed: abuse, self-harm, r*pe,…

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Bombshell Loss: Picking Up the Pieces After Losing Your Young Wife, with Lisa’s friend, Tom! 1:08:11

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Tom and Amy were excited about their new life together. Like all young couples, they had dreams and goals for a great future. Around their first anniversary, Tom and Amy’s life would forever change with news from the doctor: Amy had a massive brain tumor, with only a short time to live. Hear Tom’s messy story - a heartbreaking journey through the u…

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When Life Is Up-Ended: Lessons Learned with a Chronic Illness Child, & Lisa’s friend, Hasin! 1:24:27

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When life is not what we expected, it’s easy to feel isolated and alone. Encouragement and hope can be hard to find! Lisa’s friend, Hasin, had her world up-ended. Surprised “in the best way” by a pregnancy, giving birth at 26 weeks old, basing for 11 months away from family in a hospital intensive care for newborns (NICU), and now her daily reality…

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You Are Enough! with Lisa's friend & former NFL cheerleader, Carolyn! 1:02:37

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Ever feel like you’re not enough? Or have to “measure up” to some impossible standard? As a former Dallas Cowboys cheerleader, Lisa’s friend, Carolyn, honestly shares how she often based life on what people around her thought. So many voices come at us in our world about how to look or dress or talk, what to do or eat or weigh – and wow, it’s exhau…

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He Shouldn’t Be Alive: Former Gang Member & Drug Dealer with Special Guest: Lisa’s Friend, Todd! 53:31

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Life doesn’t have to be over, after making certain choices! Join Lisa and her friend, Todd, as he walks through his life with drugs, alcohol, verbal abuse, domestic abuse, loss, being broken, and seeking acceptance in a gang. (Viewer / listener discretion advised with the above potential triggers.) Todd was on a journey looking for answers. Hear hi…

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Parenting: Bringing Up Confident Children with Special Guest: Lisa’s Friend, Lisa! 1:07:59

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Don’t miss finding some encouragement in the middle of the mess and adventure of parenting – from potty training to car rider line to college send-off, and from the empty arms of miscarriage to an empty nest. Jump in and join Lisa & Lisa – no, that’s not their ‘80s girl band name - as these moms have an honest, fast-paced conversation about being a…

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Mental Health: Hope in Trauma for Your Journey with Special Guest: Dr. Kelly! 1:02:36

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Join Lisa and her friend, Dr. Kelly, in this month of Mental Health Awareness, as they have a transparent conversation about Kelly’s personal trauma. Viewer discretion advised with potential triggers, as the following topics are discussed: physical abuse, sexual abuse, domestic abuse, suicide, self-harm, loss, rape. As a psychologist and leading pr…

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Thrive in the Mess! with Special Guest: Lisa's Husband! 1:03:15

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Kicking off "Thrive in the Mess," Lisa Hutchcraft Whitmer invites the one who knows all her messes - her husband, Rick Whitmer. Join one couple's journey, as they take an authentic and light-hearted look at messes from throughout their lives. Childhood, dating, marriage, parenting, loss, their different personalities, and so much more. Join the Lau…