Hope in the Hard: Finding Gratitude When Family Disappoints You (+ guest Kristen Yeh)

Hope in the Hard: Finding Gratitude When Family Disappoints You (+ guest Kristen Yeh)

37:51 Nov 4, 2025
About this episode
Send a textThe holidays can bring both joy and heartache, especially when family relationships carry unhealed pain. In this vulnerable conversation, Amy and guest Wholehearted coach Kristen Yeh explore how faith and gratitude can steady us when love feels anything but easy.Together, they talk about how to find hope in the hard —not by pretending everything’s fine, but by letting gratitude reshape what we notice, receive, and release.Whether you’re navigating distance, disappointment, or deep wounds, this conversation offers spiritual rhythms and gentle encouragement to help you stay grounded in God’s goodness, even when relationships still ache.“Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for He who promised is faithful.” Hebrews 10:23 NIVHope isn’t naive optimism; it’s a practice of faith. And gratitude becomes a spiritual rhythm that reorients us toward what is true and good when everything else feels uncertain.Learn more about Kristen's 5-Day Gratitude Journey: https://mailchi.mp/thriveenneagram/5-day-gratitudeResources mentioned:Kristen's past episode on Simply Wholehearted: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gratitude-can-shift-any-attitude-with-wholehearted/id1216920050?i=1000673821444 Advent Podcast Playlist + Gift Giving Guide ? https://www.simplywholehearted.com/enneagram-gift-guideSupport the showRESOURCES FOR YOU: Join the Waitlist for 1:1 Coaching with Amy Wicks https://www.simplywholehearted.com/callamywicks Not sure about your Enneagram Type? Start here: https://www.simplywholehearted.com/enneagramquiz Ennea-what? The Beginners Guide to the Enneagram(free course + printables)https://bit.ly/Enneagram101GuideThe Real History of the Enneagram Course(use code AMY for 40% OFF)https://bit.ly/EnneagramHistoryShould Christians Use the Enneagram? (Amy's book)https://amzn.to/3VB9PrxConnect with Amy:IGWebsite
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