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Season 6 Episode 2

Bearing Witness
In this episode of Safe to Hope, we meet Carya, our storyteller for Season 6. Instead of starting at the beginning of her story, we begin with where she has landed—a place of deep wrestling, but also profound hope. Through the lens of Jesus is My Captain, Carya shares the mystery of suffering, the presence of Christ in unimaginable pain, and the reality that following Him is not always safe, but it is good. Her words are a testament to the severe mercy of God, who calls us not to escape suffering, but to walk with Him through it.

Season 6 Introduction (Episode 1)

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Season 6 Episode 1

Bearing Witness
She thought she knew God. Then suffering came—relentless, overwhelming, and dark. In this episode of Safe to Hope, Dr. Ingrid Faro shares her journey of wrestling with evil, questioning God, and discovering a faith stronger than suffering. As we begin a season filled with hard yet necessary conversations, Dr. Faro helps us lay a foundation for understanding evil—because without that framework, we cannot fully grasp the hope that follows.

Dr. Ingrid Faro

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Season 5 Episode 6

Domestic Abuse Reconciled
In the powerful conclusion to our series on reconciled relationships, Ann Maree invites counselor Greg Wilson and biblical counselor Darby Strickland to discuss the difficult path of healing from domestic abuse. Greg and Darby offer deep insights into recognizing God’s presence amid suffering, stressing the need for patience and the priority of addressing an abuser’s behavior before focusing on the victim’s response. They unpack the impact of trauma and urge churches to stand by victims, even when human support falls short. This conversation is a compelling reminder of God’s unwavering work, even in our brokenness.

Season 5 Episode 5

Domestic Abuse Reconciled
Tune in for a powerful story of redemption, faith, and the life-changing impact of God's love. Ann Maree talks with both Charles and Renee, a couple who found healing from the depths of domestic abuse through God’s faithfulness. Renee shares how she clung to Romans 8:28 and Psalm 73:26 for comfort, while Charles describes his transformative journey inspired by 1 Peter 3:7. Together, they reveal how the Gospel renewed their hope, calling churches to address abuse with both justice and mercy.
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