From Hardship to Hope
From Hardship to Hope
Podcast Description
Do you long for hope amid mental, emotional, or relational struggles? Join life coach, author, and trauma survivor, Tammy Kennington on From Hardship to Hope--the podcast for Christian women navigating the intersection of motherhood, mental health, and matters of faith. If you need Biblical support, encouragement, and actionable tips, this show is for you. tammykennington.substack.com
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast centers on themes of motherhood, mental health, and faith, addressing topics such as loneliness, PTSD, inner healing prayer, and coping strategies for dealing with trauma, with specific episodes like 'Strategies for Overcoming Loneliness in Tough Seasons' featuring expert guest insights.

Do you long for hope amid mental, emotional, or relational struggles? Join mental health coach, author, and trauma survivor, Tammy Kennington on From Hardship to Hope–the podcast for Christian women navigating motherhood, mental health, and matters of faith. If you need Biblical support, encouragement, and actionable tips, this show is for you.
Nuggets of Wisdom
“All of a sudden, I recognized that God had a battle plan for my dad. And it wasn’t the battle plan that I had. It wasn’t the way I thought things were going to work.”
“The Lord was there, and he was saying, ‘I am going to fight for him to the end. I’m standing at the door, and I’m knocking.’”
“I had to just trust Jesus.”
“We have to be very careful that we’re exercising smart boundaries.”
“Sometimes I get it backwards, and I don’t do it right.”
“We are all a miracle every day. When we wake up and have breath in our lungs, we are a miracle. We take it so for granted.”
Author Bio
Dawn Ward is an author, speaker, Bible teacher, and a certified biblical life coach. She is the founder of The Faith to Flourish, a ministry offering support and encouragement to women with addicted loved ones. The ministry also equips all women of faith to live transformed lives through inspiring teachings, mentoring, and biblical resources. She is married to Steve and mom to three adult children. Her book, From Guilt to Grace: Hope and Healing for Christian Moms of Addicted Children, published September 2024, is now available.
You can connect with Dawn at:
Recommendations and Resources
From Guilt to Grace: Hope and Healing for Christian Moms of Addicted Children
Strategies for Overcoming Loneliness in Tough Seasons (From Hardship to Hope)
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