Chasing Hard-Trusting God when life doesn't turn out the way you planned

A podcast about trusting God, especially in hard times.

Faith Over Fear 07/16/2025

Faith Over Fear In this encouraging episode, Laurie Cook Lyons speaks directly to the Christian woman over 60 who feels called to begin again—but is battling fear, doubt, or overwhelm. Whether you're healing from past pain or just learning how to show up online, this 10-minute message reminds you that you are not too old and it's not too late. With Scripture, truth, and practical encouragement, Laurie will help you take that first faithful step—right where you are. /episode/index/show/e42cda4c-84d0-49a2-8cba-5b99594ba11c/id/37418910

When the Dream Dies but God Still Shows Up 07/09/2025

When the Dream Dies but God Still Shows Up Join Laurie as she discusses having the dream, holding onto the dream, and the plans and prayers for as long as possible. But what happens when the time comes to let go? God still shows up. In fact, He was always there anyway. /episode/index/show/e42cda4c-84d0-49a2-8cba-5b99594ba11c/id/37331680

Silent Weight 07/02/2025

Silent Weight Join Laurie as she talks about the silent weight many of us carry when we reach our 50s. We have older and/or grown kids, and often aging parents who need our help. Add that to the everday busyiness of life and it's a lot. /episode/index/show/e42cda4c-84d0-49a2-8cba-5b99594ba11c/id/37243615

While You Are Waiting 06/25/2025

While You Are Waiting No matter what you are waiting for —relationships, health, a job, or growing your family —you have to figure out what to do while you're waiting. What to do with your faith can be the hardest of all to figure out. Join Laurie as she talks about while you are waiting on God. /episode/index/show/e42cda4c-84d0-49a2-8cba-5b99594ba11c/id/37143085

Grieving the Life You Didn't Have 06/18/2025

Grieving the Life You Didn't Have Join Laurie today as she talks about grieving the life you didn't have. We all have plans and dreams for our futures. It's just as important to grieve the things you didn't have as it is to grieve the things you lost. It's often overlooked. /episode/index/show/e42cda4c-84d0-49a2-8cba-5b99594ba11c/id/37038440

When You Love You Job But... 06/11/2025

When You Love You Job But... Join Laurie as she talks about loving your job even during difficult situations. /episode/index/show/e42cda4c-84d0-49a2-8cba-5b99594ba11c/id/36944050

When God's Plan isn't Your Plan 06/04/2025

When God's Plan isn't Your Plan Trusting God with your life when God's plan isn't your plan. Join Laurie as she talks about the steps to trusting God when His plans aren't the same as yours. /episode/index/show/e42cda4c-84d0-49a2-8cba-5b99594ba11c/id/36838845

Trusting God with the Rubble 05/28/2025

Trusting God with the Rubble What do you do when you are trusting God with the rubble, the leftover, the aftermath of the events that didn't turn out the way you planned. Join Laurie as she delves into this topic. /episode/index/show/e42cda4c-84d0-49a2-8cba-5b99594ba11c/id/36739175

Being Present 05/21/2025

Being Present Being present in the moment, no matter how bad, is important. Life passes quickly. Being present as best as you can is how to leave a legacy of honor. /episode/index/show/e42cda4c-84d0-49a2-8cba-5b99594ba11c/id/36647780

Kinds of Betrayals 05/14/2025

Kinds of Betrayals Join Laurie as she talks about kinds of betrayals and why they hurt so much. It doesn't matter what kind of betrayal it is, it packs a powerful emotional punch. /episode/index/show/e42cda4c-84d0-49a2-8cba-5b99594ba11c/id/36546360

Feels Like Middle School Part 2 05/07/2025

Feels Like Middle School Part 2 Join Laurie as she continues to discuss middle school behavior and why adults indulge in it. Are we stuck in a certain mindset? Do some of us never develop beyond that age? Is it just part of who we are? Or do we just get triggered? Maybe we don't find the answers but it helps us feel less alone. /episode/index/show/e42cda4c-84d0-49a2-8cba-5b99594ba11c/id/36452040

Feels Like Middle School 04/30/2025

Feels Like Middle School Join Laurie talking about why it sometimes feels like middle school even with adults. Maybe middle school feelings are more intense but those feelins we have as kids tend to pop up from time to time. /episode/index/show/e42cda4c-84d0-49a2-8cba-5b99594ba11c/id/36364510

Starting Young 04/23/2025

Starting Young Join Laurie as she talks with Tatum Miller. He and his wife had their future planned but God had a different path for them to take, including a different kind of wedding and a cross-country move. /episode/index/show/e42cda4c-84d0-49a2-8cba-5b99594ba11c/id/36270760

100th Episode 04/16/2025

100th Episode Celebrating 100 episodes of the podcast. Join Laurie as she looks back over the episodes of the last 2 years. /episode/index/show/e42cda4c-84d0-49a2-8cba-5b99594ba11c/id/36158260

Lonely Days 04/09/2025

Lonely Days Lonely days are a part of life. They can happen out of the blue for no apparent reason. Join Laurie as she talks about the reasons behind lonely days. /episode/index/show/e42cda4c-84d0-49a2-8cba-5b99594ba11c/id/36059260

More on Family Dysfunction 04/02/2025

More on Family Dysfunction We've talked in the past about family dysfunction. No family is 100% functional or dysfunctional. There is no shame in the families we were raised in or the families we chose. To stay in the same pattern of dysfunction, however, is a different story. If nothing changes the family dysfunction continues being handed down to the next generation. Listen as Laurie talks about more family dysfunction. /episode/index/show/e42cda4c-84d0-49a2-8cba-5b99594ba11c/id/35967100

Honoring Junior Bridgeman 03/26/2025

Honoring Junior Bridgeman I had a small part to play in honoring Junior Bridgeman at his private and public services. Meeting his family and learning about how Junior Bridgeman conducted his life gave me things to consider. Listen is as we talk about honoring Junior Bridgeman. /episode/index/show/e42cda4c-84d0-49a2-8cba-5b99594ba11c/id/35858315

Life's Hard Knocks 03/19/2025

Life's Hard Knocks Some people experience many hard knocks in life. A sudden death of a loved one, the declining health of a loved one, and even the murder of someone you love. Join Laurie as she talks about trusting God during this difficult times. /episode/index/show/e42cda4c-84d0-49a2-8cba-5b99594ba11c/id/35767490

Family Secrets 03/12/2025

Family Secrets It's not your job to keep the family secrets. Healthy families don't insist on keeping secrets. Listen in as we talk about family secrets/ /episode/index/show/e42cda4c-84d0-49a2-8cba-5b99594ba11c/id/35644900

Marriage Matters 03/05/2025

Marriage Matters Join the conversation about marriage, and hard, dysfunctional relationships. How you conduct your marriage is no one's business. It belongs to you, God and your spouse. /episode/index/show/e42cda4c-84d0-49a2-8cba-5b99594ba11c/id/35536045

Count It All Joy 02/26/2025

Count It All Joy Kurt Sauder joins Laurie today. He shares the journey of losing his first wife to cancer as a young father. He shares wisdom he received and how he navigated the loss that changed the life of his family. /episode/index/show/e42cda4c-84d0-49a2-8cba-5b99594ba11c/id/35431220

Facing Reality 02/19/2025

Facing Reality Facing reality is hard for some people, especially those who have experienced a lot of trauma or live in dysfunction. Listen is as Laurie shares wisdom from experiences and talking with others. /episode/index/show/e42cda4c-84d0-49a2-8cba-5b99594ba11c/id/35341285

Talking Toxic 02/12/2025

Talking Toxic Shawna from A Little Less Toxic shares her story of what led her down the road to becoming less toxic in all areas of her life. She gives helpful tips for making small changes to become healthier. /episode/index/show/e42cda4c-84d0-49a2-8cba-5b99594ba11c/id/35249805

Accidents and Abuse 02/05/2025

Accidents and Abuse We live in a broken world full of accidents and abuse. Oftentimes we have no control or say over what happens to us. Owning how we respond is all we can really do. /episode/index/show/e42cda4c-84d0-49a2-8cba-5b99594ba11c/id/35151415

Count it all Joy 01/29/2025

Count it all Joy When we face tests and trials, we can count it all joy. Life can be hard, but joy helps make it bearable. Violet talks about how she learned to have joy in hard times. /episode/index/show/e42cda4c-84d0-49a2-8cba-5b99594ba11c/id/35040680

Suicide 01/22/2025

Suicide Suicide is a hard topic to talk about and though we have. We do. We need to be able to talk about it. When suicide is a part of your story, it's important to have safe people to talk with. /episode/index/show/e42cda4c-84d0-49a2-8cba-5b99594ba11c/id/34945495

Fasting, Snowstorms and AL 01/15/2025

Fasting, Snowstorms and AL Last week, we discussed fasting. Listen in to hear new thoughts on the subject. We also discussed the snowstorm that hit the Midwest and the horrific fires in LA. /episode/index/show/e42cda4c-84d0-49a2-8cba-5b99594ba11c/id/34864065

Resolutions and Goals 01/08/2025

Resolutions and Goals It's a new year which means resolutions and new goals. Or does it? Are you a resolution/goal kind of girl? Let's talk about it. /episode/index/show/e42cda4c-84d0-49a2-8cba-5b99594ba11c/id/34760745

It's a New Year! 01/01/2025

It's a New Year! Saying goodbye to the old year and hello to the new. Here's to leaving unhealthy behaviors behind and embracing new attitudes in the new year. /episode/index/show/e42cda4c-84d0-49a2-8cba-5b99594ba11c/id/34669040

When It Seems Like God Isn't There 12/25/2024

When It Seems Like God Isn't There Some people go through a lot of dramatic events. During those times it can feel like God isn't there. Listen in to be encouraged. /episode/index/show/e42cda4c-84d0-49a2-8cba-5b99594ba11c/id/34602420

Chasing Hard-Trusting God when life doesn't turn out the way you planned

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