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Daring to Hope When Your Heart Is Shattered: Trusting God Through Pain and Loss

August 27, 2026
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Episode Summary:

When you are crushed and broken hearted, where do you go to find hope? Jesus said that in this life we will have pain, heartbreak, and trials. So how do we deal with our pain? What does it look like to walk with God in our grief. Our guest today has experienced her share of pain including a traumatic brain injury as well as cancer diagnoses for two of her daughters. In her suffering, Linda boldly asked God tough questions like How do I keep going? God, where are you? And How do I keep trusting. In honor of Grief Awareness Day, today we’re going to be talking about Daring to Hope When Your Heart Is Shattered: Trusting God Through Pain and Loss.

Quotables from the episode:

  • I'm going to dare to hope anyway. I am going to dare to hope.
  • God, I can't give up. I have to keep trusting you.
  • I will not give up. I will not give up. I will not give up.
  • Hope does not come from a change in your circumstances, but from a change in your thinking.
  • I had to look up, I had to look at him, and I had to say ‘I won't give up.’
  • You are my hope, God, and my hope will be in you.
  • If I got on my knees and opened my hands and surrendered to him, I got my perspective right because my eyes were lifted up to him.
  • The greatest way to pour hope into your hurting heart is to sink deep into the love of God.
  • Because being with you, my beloved, is the most important thing in my life.
  • Peace can't be in our circumstances. It has to be in him.

Scripture References:

  • Lamentations 3:21-24 “Yet I still dare to hope when I remember this: The faithful love of the Lord never ends! His mercies never cease. Great is his faithfulness; his mercies begin afresh each morning. I say to myself, ‘The Lord is my inheritance;’ therefore, I will hope in him!”
  • Habakkuk 2:4 “The just shall live by faith.”
  • Romans 15:13 “Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you will abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.”

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    About Linda Dillow:

    Linda Dillow is a bestselling author and a respected Bible teacher and conference speaker. She is the author of Calm My Anxious Heart and her new book Hope for My Hurting Heart. Linda is the mother of four children including one who is now with Jesus, and the grandmother of ten. She and her husband Jody make their home in Monument, Colorado.

    Hosted By: Dr. Michelle Bengtson

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    Meet Your Host
    Dr. Michelle Bengtson is a hope concierge! She is a board-certified clinical neuropsychologist, international speaker, and award-winning author dedicated to offering hope, healing, and practical tools for mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being. As the host of the top-rated podcast Your Hope-Filled Perspective, she combines her professional expertise with biblical truth to empower listeners to overcome anxiety, depression, and life’s challenges through faith.

    A trusted voice in Christian mental health, Dr. Bengtson is the bestselling author of Hope Prevails: Insights from a Doctor's Personal Journey through Depression and Breaking Anxiety's Grip. With over 30 years of clinical experience, she has helped countless individuals find lasting freedom from fear, stress, and discouragement.

    Dr. Bengtson is a frequent media guest on platforms such as Focus on the Family, Life Today, and Moody Radio. Her writing and resources have been featured on outlets including Crosswalk, iBelieve, and Salem Media, equipping believers to embrace God's promises in every season.

    Connect with Dr. Bengtson at DrMichelleBengtson.com, where she shares faith-based encouragement, expert insights, and free resources for cultivating a hope-filled life.
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