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Finding Hope

Welcome to the Y'all podcast. I am your host, Laura Jean Bell. In this space I will share stories about Life, Jesus and the South. Stories of the past and the ones still being written, to instill hope without fear of the future. Meet with me around the table sharing tales of the lives of others, of business,risk, and stories that turned from pain to a hope filled future. Let go of the fear that hopelessness is your destiny and fill up on the encouragement that mercies are new each day.
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Episodes

Tiffany Joe Baker: Surrogacy, Faith, and the Journey of Forgiveness

Welcome to another inspiring episode of Finding Hope! In this episode, host Laura Bell sits down with the incredible Tiffany Joe Baker to delve into the multifaceted world of surrogacy and spiritual well-being. In this episode, we explore the emotional and hormonal complexities that surrogates face, amplified by the demanding process of fertility treatments. Tiffany opens up about her personal motivations, often rooted in witnessing the pain of infertility and medical challenges among her friend...

Jul 03, 202435 min

Jenn Schultz: Conquering Comparison

We’re thrilled to announce a brand-new episode of "Finding Hope" featuring a truly inspiring guest, Jenn Schultz! In this episode, your hosts Jenn Shultz and Laura Bell dive deep into the comparison trap that often ensnares us, exploring how jealousy and feelings of inadequacy can be overcome through faith, vulnerability, and meaningful connections. Key Highlights of the Episode: - Comparison Trap - Overcoming Jealousy - Vulnerability - Social Media Struggles - Personal Journeys - Book Insights ...

Jun 19, 202434 min

Lane Taylor: From Corporate Life to Purposeful Entrepreneurship

In this episode of Finding Hope, host Laura Bell welcomes special guest Lane Taylor, a devoted follower of Christ, husband, father, and dynamic entrepreneur who transitioned from a corporate career to purposeful entrepreneurship and podcasting. Together, Laura and Lane dive deep into the transformative impact of social media on mindset and the often overwhelming pressure of follower counts. Lane shares invaluable insights on the importance of focusing on the quality and impact of your audience, ...

Jun 05, 202433 min

Rachael Adams: Embracing Simplicity and Finding Significance in Small Beginnings

In this heartwarming episode of "Finding Hope," Laura Bell welcomes Rachael Adams and they dive into the often overlooked yet profound significance found in the smaller, simpler aspects of life. Laura shares her personal journey of battling the societal pressures of achieving 'more' and highlights a touching story about a stay-at-home mom who struggled with feeling 'enough.' Rachel Adams, author, speaker, and podcast host, opens up about her transition from a performance-driven corporate career ...

May 22, 202434 min

Embracing Surrender: Tara Sun’s Journey from Control to Freedom

Join us on this episode of the Finding Hope Podcast, where host Laura Bell sits down with Tara Sun, a multifaceted author, speaker, and ministry leader. Dive deep into Tara’s transformative journey as outlined in her latest book, "Surrender Your Story." Discover how she navigates life’s challenges—from health struggles to pivotal life decisions—with grace and faith. Tara shares her insights on letting go of control and finding freedom in trusting God, offering a message of hope and resilience th...

May 08, 202434 min

Healing Hormones and Health with Annika Nicole

Annika Nikole is a dedicated health and wellness coach who has been serving clients with zeal and fervor over the past four to five years. Her philosophy is rooted in the belief that the realm of nutrition has become far too complex and alienated from the divine simplicity intended for women's well-being. Through her work, Annika cultivates a return to the basic, yet profound principles of eating and living harmoniously, aligning with the innate design bestowed upon women. Driven by her passion ...

Mar 26, 202459 min

Sustaining Peace through infidelity with Leslie Burris

On today's episode of the Finding Hope Podcast, we're bravely tackling a topic that touches the lives of many yet often remains shrouded in silence—infidelity in marriage. Join us as our guest, Leslie Burris, shares her intimate experience dealing with the shockwaves that result when vows are broken. Leslie gives a raw account of her journey through the pain of her husband's affair with a coworker, the identity crisis that ensued, and the struggle to find footing as a stay-at-home mom amidst mar...

Mar 05, 202448 min

Part 2 The truth about infertility: Unveiling the Lies and Finding Hope

Welcome to the Finding Hope podcast with Laura Jean Bell. In today's episode, Laura dives deep into the truth about infertility, addressing the lies that women are often told about their reproductive health. She shares insights into how the body communicates its needs and offers practical advice on nutrition, movement, and self-care to support fertility and hormone balance. With personal experiences and valuable recommendations, Laura empowers listeners to take control of their health and find h...

Feb 20, 202426 min

The Lies about Infertility with Laura Bell

We're diving deep into Laura's personal battle with the often-misunderstood condition of endometriosis—a journey marked by severe cramps, migraines, and a whirlwind of medical opinions. After years of being misdiagnosed and suggested to simply mask her symptoms with birth control, Laura's resilience led her to a diagnosis of stage three endometriosis with complications that cast doubt on her ability to conceive. In this eye-opening episode, Laura unfurls the lies ingrained in the narrative of in...

Feb 13, 202438 min

Breaking Amish Bonds: Lizzie Ens' Story of Courage, Health, and Entrepreneurial Spirit

Welcome to the Finding Hope podcast. I'm your host, Laura Bell, and today's episode, "Lizzie Ens FINAL," features the extraordinary journey of Lizzie Ens, a courageous woman who sought freedom and self-discovery beyond the life she knew in an Amish community. Lizzie, one of 18 siblings, grew up without indoor plumbing or electricity and faced the daunting challenge of leaving her strict Amish community—a community seemingly frozen in the 1860s without a choice to return once someone left. Despit...

Jan 30, 20241 hr 9 min

Unpacking the truth about women's wellness with Fallon Lee.

Welcome to the Finding Hope podcast, where we just wrapped up a profound conversation with Fallon Lee on the intersection of bodily wellness and the pitfalls of diet culture. We dove deep into why seeing the body as a system is crucial, especially amid thyroid issues and hormonal imbalances. Fallon shared her personal struggle with dietary extremes, underscoring the damage wrought by diet obsessions. Fallon illuminated her path to food freedom, highlighting the dangers of low-calorie diets and t...

Jan 23, 20241 hr 9 min

Breaking Free From Crunchy Culture with Reyna Wilson

Welcome to another uplifting episode of "Finding Hope," I'm your host, Laura Bell. Today, we have the pleasure of speaking with the inspiring Reyna Wilson, a military wife and mother who turned her quest for wellness during pregnancy into a mission to help other women. Reyna, a certified pre/postnatal trainer and health coach, shares her journey through the overwhelming world of wellness information, military healthcare, and full-time ministry to create a restful space for women navigating simil...

Jan 18, 202446 minEp. 57

Understanding your worth by understanding your past with Tori Hein

Tori is a down to earth communicator, coach, and Bible teacher who engages people with her authenticity, humor, and passion for God and His word. Whether on stage speaking, coaching her clients, or sitting snuggled on a couch with a friend, her goal is to move others toward God in their story and live for eternity, now. ​ Her journey as a work-from-home mom began in support of her husband, Matt, and his traveling band, I AM THEY. After almost a decade-long career in online sales and health coach...

Sep 05, 20231 hr 8 min

overcoming obstacles, processing grief, and single parenthood with Melissa Crouch

Thanks again for listening to the Finding Hope Podcast today! If you want to follow along with Melissa and all the amazing things she does, you can folow her on IG at @melissaannmariee or you can listen to her podcast, Girl, Youre glowing! Links from the show: Hormone Healing E book https://stan.store/LauraJBell91

Aug 10, 20231 hr 1 min

Farming, eating, and living within God's design: An interview with Joel Salatin

Today's episode with Joel Salatin breaks down what regenerative farming is, inflation, food shortages, and how to live, farm and eat within God's design. When we trust the land to provide for us and work alongside it, it always will. Joel talks on the importance of hard work, determination, and eating the food God gave us! Find Joel on IG https://www.instagram.com/joel_salatin/ OR Polyfacefarms.com...

Jun 20, 20231 hr 25 min

Trusting God with your future: An interview with Stephanie and Nick Holden

Today on the podcast I have Stephanie and Nick Holden. Nick is the pastor of Briggs Chapel Church in Porterville Mississippi. Together the two of them shepherd their community and have built a beautiful foundation of faith not only in Porterville but also as they travel and evangelize around the southeast. I started following along with their journey through Stephanie (also known as Honey Holden on IG) in about 2015 after hearing her testimony of faith and her story of coming to know christ. To ...

Jun 06, 20231 hr 15 min

Finding friendships as an adult with Rachel Awtrey

Rachel Awtrey is a wife, mama of 2, blooger, influencer, and podcast host of Behind the Bliss. Today on the podcast she shares her life, her heart and the art of finding friendships and a village in adulthood. Join us today as we chat and share our hearts! Thanks for being here! Where to find Rachel https://www.behindtheblisspodcast.com/ https://www.instagram.com/behindtheblisspodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/thebehindtheblisspodcast/...

May 23, 202351 min

Believing that God is good with Melodie Malone

Melodie is a vocalist and band member of Passion. Along with Kristian Stanfill and Brett Younker, Melodie helps to lead and carry the music born out of the Passion Movement, which has over two decades of impact. She leads worship on Sundays at Passion City Church, at many other Passion events, and is heavily involved in The Grove, PCC’s ministry to the women of Atlanta. About Passion: A movement founded by Louie and Shelley Giglio in 1995, Passion has been rooted in the truth of Isaiah 26:8–“Yes...

May 09, 202338 min

Healing endometriosis naturally with Kori Meloy

7 years ago, Kori was struggling through a private battle with debilitating Endometriosis. She had a moment of clarity leaving that OB/GYN appointment where she got her diagnosis- “I can either take this diagnosis as my death sentence, or I can ditch the authoritarian medical model and believe that my body can hea l.” She took the latter route. She found a holistic practitioner and worked with him to identity the root causes of her Endometriosis, which led her to the world of metabolic health &a...

Apr 25, 20231 hr 13 min

Entertaining Angels with Anne Neilson

Anne Neilson is a well known artist who is known for her ethereal Angel Series, which are inspiring reflections of her faith and recognized for their stunning use of color. Anne shares on the podcast the story of becoming an artist, author, and gallery owner. The ways she gives back through art and the stories of angel and divine encounters on her walk with Jesus. Don't miss such a powerful episode! Where to find Anne: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anneneilsonhome/ Instagram: https://www.in...

Apr 11, 202345 min

Becoming the go getter girl with Rebecca George

Rebecca George: Thanks for listening today! If you want to follow along with Rebecca George, you can find here at all of these locations! Be sure to grab a copy of her book today! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/radicalradiancepodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rebeccageorgeauthor/ Website: http://www.radicalradiance.live Book Website: http://www.dothethingbook.org Grab it on amazon: https://amzn.to/42ybQ8T...

Mar 28, 20231 hr 6 min

Churchill Faith

Thank you for listening to another episode of the Y'all Podcast! If you enjoyed today's episode, be sure to leave a review and a rating. Every little bit helps! The movies mentioned in today's episode are linked below! https://www.amazon.com/Dunkirk-UHD-Blu-ray-Jake-Myers/dp/B074ZMJLKJ/ref=sr_1_5?crid=1CU661C6W3FQ&keywords=dunkirk+movie+2017+prime+video&qid=1678728297&s=books&sprefix=dunkirk+movie%2Cstripbooks%2C98&sr=1-5-catcorr Dunkirk https://www.amazon.com/Darkest-Hour-Ga...

Mar 14, 202317 min

Learning that everything is going to be ok with Sean Dietrich

Sean Dietrich: thanks for listening today! If you want to follow along with Sean and all the places he speaks and writes, follow him on Instagram at @seanofthesouth OR his website seanofthesouth.com for daily stories that fill you up with hope. Grab a copy of you are my sunshine HERE https://amzn.to/3ZhwLvr A link to the book will the circle be unbroken https://amzn.to/3Cs5Bbx...

Feb 20, 202353 min

Making a Home

Have we missed the opportunity to savor the small moments of life? Join me in todays episode where I share the story of my grandmother and the posture she had for life, family, and making her house a HOME. The link to the book will the circle be unbroken HERE https://amzn.to/3Cs5Bbx

Feb 14, 202313 min

Y'all Podcast Season 3 Introduction

Welcome back to another season of the Y'all Podcast! Join me this season as we find ways to experience hope without fear of the future!

Jan 31, 20235 min

Stewarding a healthy marriage with Ashley + Dino Petrone

Ashley and Dino are sweet friends that I met on Instagram. Nearly Six years ago I stumbled upon Ashley’s instagram page and found some inspiration for a renovation project cody and I were working on. I reached out to her and the rest was history. She and her husband have been such a light in our lives and the lives of so many others! These two have lived in an RV with three kiddos, moved cities and states, renovated multiple homes and shared about “joy in the in-between”. Ashley and Dino are the...

Jan 31, 202342 min

Y'all Interview: Sean Dietrich

In this interview, we dive into Sean's life, his story, and how redemption was indeed in his future!

Oct 06, 202140 min
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