Send Help Podcast: Recent Episodes
Amanda Olson and Kristy Hollis
A podcast and a lifeline for moms who are stuck in the trenches of mommy-hood. Bringing them encouragement through, Jesus, laughter, and sisterhood.
There is a battle being fought in the heavenly realms. But, in the physical, the enemy fights against us using attrition warfare. This week we talk about the realness of being weary and flat out worn down by life and how we can combat it by remaining in the word and trusting in the strength of the Lord at work within us.
Storms in life is not a new topic. We've heard about taking shelter, hunkering down and riding them out...But what about grabbing ahold of the storm and riding it. This week we are talking about trusting the one who commands the winds and brings the lightning; the one who roars, and his voice is thunder. Rather than taking shelter, this time we're going to try putting on our armor, engaging in the fight and riding the tornado instead of watching the destruction fall around us.
We're back after a long summer and can't wait to catch up with you all. Tune in as we do a slightly past mid year check in of our words of the year and find out if things are going anywhere near what we had planned.
Sometimes we have to make the hard decision to leave some things behind and get rid of old things to make room for the new. Join us as we talk about forgetting past experiences in order to make a way for new.
If you're following Holy Week, tonight (Thursday) is the Lord's Supper, a celebration of the Passover. Tonight, we're talking about unexpected five-day weekends, Kristy's unexpected spring break experiences, and the unexpected events of the Last Supper. We go a little longer than usual in this episode, but hang in there with us because we promise, you don't want to miss this episode as we dive into the glory that can be found in the unexpected things of life.
A few notes:
We're reading from Matthew chapter 26 and the other scriptures referenced are found in Zechariah 13. The footnote takes you to 1 Kings 22:22 and Jeremiah 23:14-15.
The scripture that Kristy mentions from the Beth More podcast can be found in Acts 2:24 and states "God raised him up, ending the pains of death, because it was not possible for him to be held by death."
When Moses left the presence of God, he had to cover his face with a veil because his face was shining so brightly that it was terrifying people. Imagine how brightly we, as UNVEILED women of God, could be shining if we latched on to the freedom offered by living in the Spirit of God.
This week Amanda talks about finding this freedom by casting off lies she didn't even know that she was believing, and finally opening the gifts that God has been giving her.
Revival is all around us and He is extending an invitation especially to those of us in 'the Motherhood'!
Have you ever found yourself falling short of the unattainable example of perfection that seems to be the Proverbs 31 woman? No? Just us? We are tackling comparison, shame & guilt today and what God says about the woman You are today!
We are talking about the OG ‘Mean Girls’ of the Bible tonight… Job’s friends Listen as we cover everything from Icepocalypse to Job and hopefully you will come out of it feeling encouraged and reaffirmed in your relationship with Christ !
You were called and anointed for a purpose! Come hang out as we take a look at Deborah and the plans He has for each of our lives.
In this episode we talk about all things revival. Especially in the trenches of motherhood.
Come chat with us as we continue talking about letting God root up things buried in our heart
Would you ever believe that a kids soccer game could reshape how you think God views you? Lean in and climb aboard our train of thought to find out how.
Would you ever believe that a kids soccer game could reshape how you think God views you? Lean in and climb aboard our train of thought to find out how.
We are celebrating our 100th episode with our 101st episode! We missed the ball a little on the exact date because, we are busy moms with a ton going on but we are so excited to get to celebrate this milestone with you guys! So let's take it back to the basics, prayer and treasuring the Word in our hearts!
We are celebrating our 100th episode with our 101st episode! We missed the ball a little on the exact date because, we are busy moms with a ton going on but we are so excited to get to celebrate this milestone with you guys! So let's take it back to the basics, prayer and treasuring the Word in our hearts!
Don't wait until you fall into a ravine to notice what's ahead of you. Join us this week as we talk about looking forward and not behind!
Do you react well when people drop by unexpectedly? I know I don't. What if they're already there when you get home, waiting for you? Join us this week as we talk about unwanted guests.
What happens when we follow a rabbit trail about Easter? We (two days later) find out what Maundy means. Listen in as we talk about Holy Week and snakes climbing trees.
What did you do over spring break? This week we talk about the fun, and far from fun, that was had and life lessons that were learned in the process.
As the year unfolds, our words of the year have taken new directions. Join us this week as we talk about getting on the horse.
We’re back!! Want to know what have we been up to? Join us for our first episode of 2022 as we talk about what we’ve been up to and what we’ve been learning.
Extra isn't always as fun as ordering guacamole. Sometimes we're not as willing to "pay the extra" to get what we want. This week we're talking about the extra that God sometimes requires of us to get to the place where we experience His fullness.
If you're going to ask God to bring down fire from Heaven, you better prepare for the blast! Join us this week as we talk about stretching and growing through the process of God raining down His fire.
Now that we have remembered what God has already done for us, join us this week in part two of our series as we use it to walk forward in victory towards the giant that awaits us.
Just because you can't see the victory, doesn't mean the battle hasn't been won. Join us the next two weeks as we talk about standing in the midst of a battle and telling the giant that he's about to go down.
Chaos is the perfect way to describe a game called Honk Ball. If your child has ever played, you know I’m right. Join us this week as we discuss how some Christians live out their lives in one big game of Honk Ball without ever even knowing that they’re missing out on an opportunity to play in the big league.
If we have the relationship with God that He seeks from us, we should never be surprised to hear His voice. Too often when we talk to God, we actually talk AT Him. Join us this week as we ask God to loose His lips.
How do you handle the disappointments that you face in life? Join us this week as we discuss having patience and perseverance when things don’t go the way we expect them to.
What do you tend to do while passing time in a waiting room? Read a magazine, scroll social media, stare at your feet? What about the "waiting room of life"? Join us this week as we talk about getting tired and weary during the wait and how we can refocus our time on better things.
Sometimes we're looking so hard for the breakthrough that when it ends up not being what we expected, we miss it. Join us this week as we talk about how our tribes around us either lifts us up in the waiting or maybe just feel like Job.
We all know that this new year could be cat burgled at any moment. Do you have a word for the year to grab hold of and see the goodness of God in your life when the next crazy thing hits? Join us this week as we talk about our word for 2021, and a literal cat burglar.
How do we handle our disappointment and anger? Join us this week as we talk about extending grace and favor, even to ourselves, during this Christmas season.
Do you ever find yourself holding back from asking God for that one thing that, deep down, you really want? Join us this week as we talk about dreaming big dreams and praying big prayers.
Don't wear your feelings this Thanksgiving. As we gather with our friends & family, let's remember to put on our Patience Sweater and walk in peace and hope.
Is it too early for Christmas decorations? No? Well then it’s not too early to talk about being grateful! Join us this week as we discuss some of the things that have blessed us the most during these last few months.
You know how when your kids watch too much TV they're suddenly in really bad moods? Or is that just ours? This week we discover how our moods are affected by what we spend our time on and how we choose the fruits that are shown in our lives.
Whether you're on a mountain top this morning, or you find yourself in the valley, remember that God never misses an opportunity to build. Join us this week as we talk about building some firm foundations during our times in the valley.
Why is there so much pressure and anxiety involved in an election? Tune in this week if you need to be reminded that God is never surprised or hindered by the polls. We're the Send Help Podcast and we approve these tacos. (There's an ad for voting attached to this post, isn't there)
It's ok to drink a PSL while watching Hallmark Christmas movies, right? While the stores are quickly thrusting Christmas upon us, join our conversation this week about wanting to skip ahead to new seasons in our lives as well.
Even when we think that we trust God, sometimes we realize that we have to extend that into circumstances dealing with the people that we love. Join us as we talk about working our trust muscles in learning to trust God and his personal relationship with our kids.
Do we condition our spirit the same way that we condition our bodies? Or do we allow the exhaustion of our lives to become an exhaustion in our souls? Join us this week as we discuss heart fatigue, allowing Jesus to meet us where we are, and praise moves.
There are always things in life that we wish we could go over, around,under, or really just avoid altogether. Join us this week as we discover that, most of the time, we've got to just go through it.
How often in life do we feel stuck? Stuck in a situation, stuck in a pattern, stuck at home in quarantine. We’ve all experienced it. Join us this week as we choose our own adventure into and out of being stuck.
What would it look like if the presence of God literally sat in your living room? Join us on this week’s episode as we talk about inviting the Holy Spirit into every aspect of our day....especially with our kids.
Does anyone else think that adult life is more like Cinderella when she still lived with her step mother than after she married the prince? Join us this week as we talk about life stages and how God has a plan for us in each stage.
Why are there certain things that we have no problem trying out, even if it fails miserably, but we have such a difficult time being willing to step out of our boxes for God? Join us this week as we discuss some felt conviction in saying 'I'm available".
Sometimes life stretches us and we feel as though we’re about to break. But when God stretches us, He’s preparing us. Join us this week as we talk about feeling stretched to the breaking point.
Sometimes we can get caught up in our past or current situations that we can become spiritually blind to what God has in store for our future. Rather than focus on the rear view, let's keep our eyes on the horizon.
Sometimes, when we look beyond the surface of what's around us, we realize we need a deep clean. Join us as we talk about stains and what gets swept under the rug, and now we can reflect God while we clean house.
Do the words you speak give you life or cause something to wither? Join us this week as we discuss the power of our words.
Let’s face it, even if you don’t always feel overwhelmed, these are overwhelming times that we’re living in. This week Amanda and Kristy talk about it being okay to not be okay.
Sometimes we find ourselves standing in the middle of a Red Sea moment, wondering how we got there and what we’re supposed to do next. Join Amanda and Kristy this week as they talk about delayed promises and why we should just keep walking.
Cactus friends may seem prickly but their roots sustain life. Join us this week as we discuss the importance of relationships during this season.
Where do you seek your source of knowledge in God? Do you take a sip from one fountain after another or do you allow the Holy Spirit hydrant to overflow you? Join us this week as we discuss being filled to overflowing from the one true source.
Why did it have to be snakes? No. Seriously. Why are we talking about snakes? Join on for this weeks episode as we talk about crushing the head of the snake. Literally and figuratively.
There will always be something to complain about if we never learn to be thankful in the smallest of things... like cheese.
We get so caught up in the roles that we play and the titles that we wear that we forget those things don't define us. Are we listening to the world to find our identity, or are we listening to the one who created us? This week we talk about finding our identity in God.
Do find yourself chasing squirrels when you're trying to pursue God? How can you have a Mary mindset in a Martha world?
What's your word for the new year? Do you have one? Do you even believe in that kind of thing? Kristy and Amanda explore their journeys with this tradition.
No matter what we plan, things never seem to go the way that we envision. But, just like three men who found themselves amidst the flames of the fiery furnace, we should never stop trusting in the only one who knows the master plan.
Let's be real. It's hard to be vulnerable enough to allow others to speak into our lives with truth, even when it hurts. But, we can't make it on our own, either.
The perfect outfit can make us feel great but, that outfit, and that feeling can be elusive. Join Amanda and Kristy as they talk about what God says about finding confidence.
Amanda talks about the need to ask for help in the midst of trouble. This isn't always easy, however.
In the midst of our storms, an we sit still long enough to allow God to give us the very help we ask for? Let's find out the benefits of listening for the still, small voice that calls to us in our greatest need.
What have you allowed into your life that maybe doesn't seem so bad but, you know, really shouldn't be there?
God is the only one that is capable of making us feel wholly and completely loved, we just have to receive it. Join Amanda and Kristy this week as they discuss love, feeling loved, being loved and loving others well.
Don't let past offenses turn you into an obstinate cow. Learn to forgive and instead of expecting the worst from those who caused you pain in the past, seek to build relationship and a healthy environment.
Sarah, Ruth, Esther, Hannah, and Mary... Squad Goals! Tasha Arendall joins our hosts on this episode with amazing stories of faith in the face of impossible circumstance and a God who never, ever, fails to follow through on His Word.
People are not the enemy. Find out how Kristy realized how busting up the real enemy doesn't have anything to do with boxing... Or does it?
September 11, 2001 was 18 years ago. Amanda and Kristy recall their own experiences and the effect still felt so many years later.
Amanda and Kristy talk about the days when you struggle not to eat your young or have your own episode of "Snapped." Whatever the reason, rest assured, you're not alone. There is hope.
Everyone prays but how do we know we are doing it right? Can we actually hear from God? Can we talk to Him and expect a response? Amanda and Kristy bring their perspectives to this powerful topic.
Amanda is back from Kenya. Kristy is back from San Antonio. Joined on this episode by Amanda's husband, Tim, they discuss how Amanda's perspective on God's healing power has grown during the Kenya mission trip and how this translates into life in America.
When your carefully laid and perfectly executed plans go sideways, how do you come to terms with the heartache and shame? This week’s guest, Lacie Hester, shares her story on the podcast about finding your way back with God’s leading.
Scabs are gross, but they are part of the healing process. Healing from our wounds can be a painful, ugly, process but the end result is something new; something stronger than before.
God calls us to step out in Faith, trusting Him to guide our path, our every step. Sometimes, this means going places and doing things that don’t fit into other people’s thinking, or even our own plans. God made each of us to walk with Him and speak His truth with brazen boldness.
Kristy talks about what we allow inside ourselves. Is it something fragrant and pleasant or is it offensive like coffee breath. We have the choice!
Amanda and Kristy relate a recent camping trip where plans went sideways before even arriving at the camp site. When we let our own plans go and trust, really trust, that God is caring for every move we make, we find that His plan is the only one that matters.
On this podcast, Amanda and Kristy discuss the power of choosing whether or not to be offended by others. Amanda shares a story about carrying offense and trusting God to bear our burdens.
Kristy and Amanda discuss going to the 'I Am' conference, the freedom that comes from knowing that God sees you and knows you intimately. The Holy Spirit reveals things to those who are willing to hear and obey by reaching out to others with words of encouragement and life.
Amanda and Kristy welcome their first special guest, Danette Duncan, to the podcast. She shares her powerful story of God's redemptive power and mercy after suffering the loss of her husband.
Kristy interviews Amanda and we discover how God is with us in the middle of the "dumpster fire" days. Amanda shares a little surfing knowledge that you can apply to your everyday life.
Amanda and Kristy premier the podcast with this episode. They discuss the perils of potty training, feeling isolated from other adults, and the power of God's Word in overcoming the hurdles of being a mom, a wife, and a friend.