By Faith With Christine Hoover

Christine sits down with Kelly Needham to discuss how we define friendship and why that matters so much. Kelly not only gives warning signs that we have an unhealthy understanding of friendship, but she offers a biblical perspective and practical ways we can practice biblical friendship.LINKS FROM THE SHOW Kelly's Desiring God Articles: True Friends Are Hard to Find // A New Kind of Couple: When Best Friends Become Romantic // More Than BFFs: When Friendship Goes too FarKelly's book, FriendishCHRISTINE'S NEW BIBLE STUDY Lifeway // AmazonREVIEW BY FAITH ON ITUNESCONNECTConnect with KellyWebsite // Facebook // Instagram // Twitter CONNECT Connect with ChristineWebsite // Facebook // Instagram // Twitter // Books Sign up for Christine's monthly newsletterMusic for By Faith was created by The Silver PagesArtwork for By Faith was created by Reed Harmon

Christine chats with Irene Sun about the dual role of being a mom and the pastor’s wife on Sunday mornings (and all the other times we’re parenting while being available to people in the church). Irene is also a pastor’s daughter, so she shares some really good stuff about what she experienced as a kid and how her parents handled difficult situations in ministry.CHRISTINE'S NEW BIBLE STUDYLifeway // AmazonREVIEW BY FAITH ON ITUNESCONNECTConnect with IreneFacebookCONNECTConnect with ChristineWebsite // Facebook // Instagram // Twitter // Books Sign up for Christine's monthly newsletterMusic for By Faith was created by The Silver PagesArtwork for By Faith was created by Reed Harmon

Christine talks with pastor and author Zack Eswine about living with our "inconsolable things" as Christians. They discuss what exactly he means by "inconsolable things," how we must acknowledge them, what the wisdom literature of Scripture has to say about them, and how we can help others in their own inconsolable things. LINKS FROM THE SHOWThe Pastor's Abbey // Sensing Jesus // The Imperfect Pastor // Zack's Other BooksSearching For Spring: Amazon // Barnes & Noble CHRISTINE'S NEW BIBLE STUDY Lifeway // AmazonREVIEW BY FAITH ON ITUNESCONNECTConnect with ZackFacebook // TwitterCONNECTConnect with ChristineWebsite // Facebook // Instagram // Twitter // Books Sign up for Christine's monthly newsletterMusic for By Faith was created by The Silver PagesArtwork for By Faith was created by Reed Harmon

Christine talks with Caroline Saunders about her experience as a pastor's wife, helping us step into the shoes of ministry wives and learning their joys, challenges, and perhaps even surprising secrets of what it's like. Caroline shares how her husband's job impacts her life in ways others might not be aware of, some of the funny moments that have happened in ministry, what is a challenge for her and how God is meeting her in those challenges, and how women in the church can encourage their pastor's wife. LINKS FROM THE SHOWCaroline's new Bible study, Better Than Life CHRISTINE'S LATEST BOOK Order Christine's book, With All Your HeartDownload the With All Your Heart study guideEPISODE SPONSORS Find out more about the new book, The Christmas We Didn't Expect, by David MathisREVIEW BY FAITH ON ITUNESCONNECTConnect with CarolineInstagram // Website // Facebook // TwitterCONNECT Connect with ChristineWebsite // Facebook // Instagram // Twitter // Books Sign up for Christine's monthly newsletterBy Faith is produc

Christine talks with Dawn Barton about facing a cancer diagnosis and navigating treatment while her husband was deployed overseas. Dawn shares about what battling cancer taught her, how her friends served her well, and what she'd want us to understand about walking through cancer treatments.Dawn has experienced many trials in life and yet she calls herself a Joyologist--a person with the ability to find joy in the midst of suffering. Dawn teaches us how we, too, can mine our pain for hope and joy. She's also written a new book that details her Joyologist philosophy, called "Laughing Through the Ugly Cry."LINKS FROM THE SHOWDawn's new book, Laughing Through the Ugly CryCHRISTINE'S LATEST BOOK Order Christine's book, With All Your HeartDownload the With All Your Heart study guideEPISODE SPONSORS Find out more about the new book, The Christmas We Didn't Expect, by David MathisREVIEW BY FAITH ON ITUNESCONNECTConnect with DawnInstagram // Website // FacebookCONNECT Connect with ChristineWebsite // Facebook // Inst

Christine chats with Denisse Cabrera about her life and ministry as a church planting wife. Denisse and her husband Felix planted a church in Oklahoma, but after Hurricane Maria hit their native Puerto Rico in 2018, they knew God was calling them home to minister to their fellow Puerto Ricans and meet the many needs generated by the hurricane.Denisse shares about the joys and challenges of church planting and why, she says, being obedient to God's will isn't always a joyful ride. She gives us insight on how we can pursue contentment in obeying God's will even when it's difficult.Step into the shoes of a church planting wife and be encouraged!CHRISTINE'S LATEST BOOK Order Christine's book, With All Your HeartDownload the With All Your Heart study guideEPISODE SPONSORS Find out more about the new book, The Christmas We Didn't Expect, by David MathisFind out more about the new book, What Are you Going to Do With Your Life?, by J.D. GreearREVIEW BY FAITH ON ITUNESCONNECTConnect with DenisseInstagramCONNECTConnect

Christine talks with Kayla Stoecklein about her husband Andrew's death by suicide. Kayla shares about Andrew's battle with mental illness, how it affected their marriage and small children, and how it affected his job as pastor of a megachurch. Suicide is a subject we so rarely talk openly about, but Kayla decided immediately upon Andrew's death to talk about it. In this conversation, Kayla not only shares her grief, but she also shares how we can support our pastors, what she wants us to understand about suicide, and what she'd say to those who are caring for others with mental illness. Though this is a difficult topic, it's such an important one, and Kayla's bravely written a new book detailing Andrew's story called Fear Gone Wild.If you or someone you know is considering suicide, please call the Suicide Prevention Hotline at 1-800-273-8255.LINKS FROM THE SHOWKayla's new book, Fear Gone Wild // Andrew's "Hot Mess" talks // Leading on Empty by Wayne Cordeiro CHRISTINE'S LATEST BOOK Order Christine's book, Wi

Christine talks with Kristin Bauslaugh about her young husband's sudden death and her adjustment to being a single parent to small children. Kristin shares helpful insights for those of us who aren't single parents about what single parenting entails, how the Lord has faithfully provided for her, and how the church can love single moms and dads well. CHRISTINE'S LATEST BOOK Order Christine's book, With All Your HeartDownload the With All Your Heart study guideEPISODE SPONSORS Find out more about the new book, A Better Than Anything Christmas, by Barbara Reaoch.Find out more about the new book, 25 Days of the Christmas Story. REVIEW BY FAITH ON ITUNESCONNECTConnect with ChristineWebsite // Facebook // Instagram // Twitter // Books Sign up for Christine's monthly newsletter By Faith is produced by Jesse WerzingerMusic for By Faith was created by The Silver PagesArtwork for By Faith was created by Reed Harmon

Christine talks with Vivian Mabuni, a Bible teacher and author who takes great joy in encouraging, supporting, and uplifting Asian American women like her in the global church. She hosts a podcast called "Someday is Here," in which she highlights some of these amazing Asian American women who are serving the Lord in their various contexts. Christine asks Vivian about the Asian American experience and specifically the Christian Asian American experience. Vivian shares what it was like for her growing up in both an Eastern and Western culture and how that has given her unique perspective on the Bible and faith in Christ.LINKS FROM THE SHOWVivian's book, Open Hands, Willing Heart // Vivian's book, Warrior in Pink  // Vivian's podcast, Someday is Here CHRISTINE'S LATEST BOOK Order Christine's book, With All Your HeartDownload the With All Your Heart study guideEPISODE SPONSORS Find out more about the new book, A Better Than Anything Christmas, by Barbara Reaoch.REVIEW BY FAITH ON ITUNESCONNECTConnect with VivianW

Christine chats with Abbey Wedgeworth about miscarriage and her new book for women who've experienced infant loss, called "Held: 31 Biblical Reflections on God's Comfort and Care in the Sorrow of Miscarriage."In the conversation, Abbey shares her own story of experiencing miscarriage, how she grieved, what questions she asked of God, and how miscarriage affected her marriage. Abbey also shares the truths she clung to during that time and even now as she remembers her baby.For anyone who has experienced infant loss, this episode will remind you of your hope and will hopefully comfort you in your grief. But it's not just for women who've experienced miscarriage; it's also for the friends of those who have. Abbey shares how we can help and minister to our friends when they experience loss.LINKS FROM THE SHOWChristine's Instagram Live with Abbey // Abbey's Held Podcast // Abbey's book HeldCHRISTINE'S LATEST BOOK Order Christine's book, With All Your HeartDownload the With All Your Heart study guideEPISODE SPONSOR

Christine talks with Bible teacher, Elizabeth Woodson. Elizabeth serves on staff at The Village Church in Texas and joins Christine to share her “origin” story.  How did she get where she is? How did God move her and fit pieces of her interests and gifts with opportunities? Elizabeth shares how God called her into ministry and how she developed the skill of teaching the Bible. She also shares how her singleness has been both a challenge and an opportunity in her ministry. LINKS FROM THE SHOWThe Village Church // Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship // The Christian Story class Elizabeth is teachingCHRISTINE'S LATEST BOOK Order Christine's book, With All Your HeartDownload the With All Your Heart study guideEPISODE SPONSORS Find out more about the new book, If Only, by Jennie Pollock.Find out more about the new book, Rethink Your Self, by Trevin Wax.REVIEW BY FAITH ON ITUNESCONNECTConnect with ElizabethWebsite // Instagram // Twitter Connect with ChristineWebsite // Facebook // Instagram // Twitter // Books Sign up for

In this episode, Christine talks with Sheridan Voysey about infertility from a man's perspective. Sheridan lives in Oxford, UK and is a contributor to BBC Radio and the author of several books. Sheridan and his wife tried for many years to have a baby and eventually discovered that would not be possible. Sheridan shares about the impact of infertility, failed IVF treatments, and even an interrupted adoption, and how, as he says, he’s learned to recycle broken dreams into service. Sheridan invites us into his shoes, helping us understand how we can support infertile couples in our own lives. LINKS FROM THE SHOWSheridan's books Resurrection Year and The Making of Us // Printable of the Creed from The Making of UsCHRISTINE'S LATEST BOOK Order Christine's book, With All Your HeartDownload the With All Your Heart study guideEPISODE SPONSORS Find out more about the new book, If Only, by Jennie Pollock.Find out more about the new book, What Are You Going to Do With Your Life?, by J.D. Greear.REVIEW BY FAITH ON ITUNE

In this episode, Christine talks with pastor's wife, mom, and grandmother, Karen Loritts about life, marriage, and ministry that spans many decades. With all her experience in life, she has much wisdom to share. Listen as Christine asks her what has helped her endure,  what her thoughts are as an African American woman regarding the big picture of race in America, and what she has done in marriage to make it almost 50 years. LINKS FROM THE SHOWPine Cove // Weep With Me // Color of Compromise // One Race // Be The BridgeCHRISTINE'S LATEST BOOK Order Christine's book, With All Your HeartDownload the With All Your Heart study guideEPISODE SPONSORS Find out more about the new book, Hoping for Happiness, by Barnabas Piper.REVIEW BY FAITH ON ITUNESCONNECTConnect with ChristineWebsite // Facebook // Instagram // Twitter // Books Sign up for Christine's monthly newsletter By Faith is produced by Jesse WerzingerMusic for By Faith was created by The Silver PagesArtwork for By Faith was created by Reed Harmon

Christine talks with Barnabas Piper, who shares about his divorce, helping his two daughters navigate their parents' divorce, and most of all, navigating church as a divorced man. He helps us step into his shoes and in the shoes of our divorced brothers and sisters to understand how we can love and serve them well. LINKS FROM THE SHOWBarnabas' new book, Hoping for HappinessCHRISTINE'S LATEST BOOK Order Christine's book, With All Your HeartDownload the With All Your Heart study guideEPISODE SPONSORS Find out more about the new book, Hoping for Happiness, by Barnabas Piper.Find out more about the new book, Courage to Stand, by Dr. Russell Moore.REVIEW BY FAITH ON ITUNESCONNECTConnect with BarnabasWebsite // Instagram // Facebook // Twitter Connect with ChristineWebsite // Facebook // Instagram // Twitter // Books Sign up for Christine's monthly newsletter By Faith is produced by Jesse WerzingerMusic for By Faith was created by The Silver PagesArtwork for By Faith was created by Reed Harmon

Christine talks with Laura Wifler, co-founder of Risen Motherhood. Laura shares about the joys and challenges she faces as a mother to a little girl with special needs. Christine and Laura talk about Laura's daughter’s diagnosis, how her diagnosis has impacted the whole family, and what Laura would want us to know about how to love our friends who are parenting children with special needs.LINKS FROM THE SHOWRisen Motherhood podcast // Risen Motherhood book // Risen Motherhood website // Unique: Understanding Rare Chromosome and Gene DisordersCHRISTINE'S LATEST BOOK Order Christine's book, With All Your HeartDownload the With All Your Heart study guideEPISODE SPONSORS Find out more about the new book, Held, by Abbey Wedgeworth.Find out more about the new book, Courage to Stand, by Dr. Russell Moore.REVIEW BY FAITH ON ITUNESCONNECTConnect with LauraWebsite // Instagram // Facebook Connect with ChristineWebsite // Facebook // Instagram // Twitter // Books Sign up for Christine's monthly newsletter By Faith is

Christine talks with Dr. Grace English. Grace shares her experience with having an abortion as a college student and how that abortion continued to haunt her into her marriage and motherhood, which she now knows to be post-abortion trauma. She shares what made her decide to tell someone, how she came to understand Christ’s forgiveness for the abortion, and what she wants Christians to know about the many men and women in our lives who have been affected by abortion. At the end, she also speaks to those who are listening who’ve had an abortion, so if that’s you, listen all the way to the end to hear Grace’s words to you. LINKS FROM THE SHOWGrace's ministry, CARE // Surrendering the Secret Bible Study // Men Hurt Too // Forgiven and Set FreeCHRISTINE'S LATEST BOOK Order Christine's book, With All Your HeartDownload the With All Your Heart study guideEPISODE SPONSORS Find out more about the new book, Hoping for Happiness, by Barnabas Piper.Find out more about the new book, You By You, by Jamie Ivey.REVIEW BY FAI

Christine talks with Lisa Brockman about growing up in the Mormon church as a fifth-generation Mormon. Lisa shares how her life changed when, in college, she was asked to defend her beliefs and that question sent her on a long, winding journey to eventually discover salvation through Jesus Christ. Lisa now has a passion for helping others understand Mormonism and share Christ with their Mormon neighbors. In this episode, step into Lisa's shoes to understand Mormonism and what she continues to have to shed from her Mormon upbringing. LINKS FROM THE SHOWLisa's book Out of Zion // Evidence That Demands a Verdict // Beyond Mormonism // To Be Told // The Soul of Shame // CruCHRISTINE'S LATEST BOOK Order Christine's book, With All Your HeartDownload the With All Your Heart study guideEPISODE SPONSORS Find out more about the new book, Held, by Abbey Wedgeworth.Find out more about the new book, Becoming Elisabeth Elliot. REVIEW BY FAITH ON ITUNESCONNECTConnect with LisaWebsite // Twitter // Instagram // Facebook Con

Today kicks off a brand new season of By Faith! The theme for Season 7 is “In Their Shoes.” Each week, I’ll be talking with a guest about a specific experience in their life, letting us step into their lives, so we can learn how to better love our brothers, sisters, family members, and neighbors. I can’t wait to share these conversations with you! My first guest of the season is Rachel Gilson. Rachel is the author of Born Again This Way and the tagline of her book says it all, “Coming Out, Coming to Faith, and What Comes Next.” In today’s episode, Rachel shares about coming out as gay as a teenager, heading to Yale University for undergrad, and then becoming a Christian. She talks about what her newfound faith meant for her sexuality and what she wants us to know about our friends who experience same-sex attraction. LINKS FROM THE SHOWRachel's book Born Again This Way // Mere Christianity // Resources Rachel recommends: Messy Grace; Gay Girl, Good God; Washed and Waiting; Understanding Gender Dysphoria; Lead

Recently my husband and I did a webinar for our church about singleness during quarantine, and the panel of singles we talked with have graciously allowed me to share it with you. In this webinar, we asked singles to answer the following questions: How has God grown you and shaped you during this time of quarantine?If you have roommates/housemates, how has this been a challenging time for the two of you? How has it brought you together? What specific lessons have you learned about living in unity that you could share with others who live with housemates?If you live alone, what have been the unique challenges for you? What have you learned that could benefit others who live alone?What are the best things you have done to maintain spiritual, emotional, and mental health?How have the challenges of singleness been exacerbated during this time? How have the gifts of singleness been clearer for you? How has your calling and vocation been challenged or renewed for you in this season? What idols or temptations has Go

Hi, friends! It's Christine. Recently my husband and I did a webinar for our church about marriage during quarantine, and I thought, “Why not share this with my podcast audience?” We talked about both the challenges and the opportunities we have in our relationships during this time, covering such topics as communication, conflict, handling emotions and stress, making time for one another with kids underfoot all the time, and best practices we can all incorporate to help our marriages thrive during this stressful time.