Hope Against Hope: What to Do When Life Gets Hard After God Gives a Promise with Tom Anderson

Send us Fan Mail What happens when faith, marriage, mental health, and identity collide? In this powerful conversation, Tom Anderson shares the journey of his 53-year marriage, battles with depression, struggles with people-pleasing, and the life-changing impact of Isaiah 43. Together, we explore identity, sonship, belonging, relational faith vs transactional religion, self-awareness, hope, healing, and spiritual growth. Tom unpacks biblical wisdom from Jude, Peter, Paul, and Abraham’s "hope against hope" to reveal how God rebuilds lives over time and why the promise often comes before the trial. If you've ever questioned God’s timing, wrestled with your worth, or wondered why faith feels hard, this episode will encourage you to keep trusting the process. Tom's contact info: Website - https://tomanderson.in Tom's book: From Sinnership to Sonship: The Story of Becoming 🎙️ Hope Unlocked Listener Exclusive! Feeling stirred but not sure what to do next? Book a 45-minute Holy Spirit-led 1:1 coaching session w/ Hope Unlocked host Kristin Kurtz, founder of New Wings Coaching. This powerful conversation will help you move from stirred to activated —with peace, clarity, & a Spirit-led next step. Book your call HERE now–special pricing to listeners! Support the show The Hope Unlocked🔑 Podcast is a clarion call to keep going. Wild testimonies of faith & courage cut through the noise & ignite hope. Every financial gift helps amplify these voices & spread hope around the world — and you can also leave a note to share how the podcast has encouraged you. Join me in carrying this sound of freedom forward. Partner HERE Ways to connect with Kristin Kurtz, the Hope Unlocked Host - Website - https://www.newwingscoaching.net/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/renew.wings/ Facebook -   https://www.facebook.com/moodykurtz/   Join the Hope Unlocked FB group (for women) - https://www.facebook.com/groups/hopeunlocked Join the NEWSletter HERE Podcast Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for informational and inspirational purposes only. The views, opinions, experiences, and testimonies shared by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host or New Wings Coaching Content shared is not intended to replace p...