Hanging Onto Hope Podcast

Updated: 07 Nov 2025 • 289 episodes
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Check out our website at www.hangingontohope.org The Hanging Onto Hope Podcast is a unique approach to healing where we interview inspiring guests to encourage and uplift you. It is a resource for healing and education for all types of abuse and a support to those who do not have a voice.

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In this episode, Brenda J. and Karen B. interview Deenbo Kidane, Director of the Daniel Initiative, a global network of pastors and church leaders. She also serves as the Director of Children's and Youth Ministry at El Bethel Ethiopian Church. Deenbo shares her story as a 1.5-generation immigrant and how this role allo

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In this episode, Brenda J and Karen B sit down with author and speaker Daniel Cruz to discuss his powerful new book, Don't Adopt Until You Read This Book! — Transracial Adoption: From a Biracial Adoptee's Perspective. Written from the viewpoint of a biracial adoptee, Daniel's story challenges listeners to rethink what

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In this episode, Brenda J and Karen B sit down with author and speaker Daniel Cruz to discuss his powerful new book, Don't Adopt Until You Read This Book! — Transracial Adoption: From a Biracial Adoptee's Perspective. Written from the viewpoint of a biracial adoptee, Daniel's story challenges listeners to rethink what

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In this episode, Brenda J. and Karen B. talk with Joshuaan Williams, also known as Big J.—a hospitality professional, youth leader, hip-hop musician, martial artist, and boxer. Big J. shares his story of surviving an abusive relationship and being bullied, reminding us that abuse can affect anyone, regardless of gender

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In this episode, Brenda J. and Karen B. sit down with Sheila Wray Gregoire-podcaster, speaker, and author of numerous books to discuss her latest work The Marriage You Want, co-written with her husband. Drawing from a survey of 7,000 women, Sheila brings actual data to the conversation about what makes a healthy marria

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In this episode, Brenda J. and Karen B. sit down with Sheila Wray Gregoire-podcaster, speaker, and author of numerous books to discuss her latest work The Marriage You Want, co-written with her husband. Drawing from a survey of 7,000 women, Sheila brings actual data to the conversation about what makes a healthy marria

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