Friday, September 4, 2026

Episode 320: Amie Mieko Ellis

 

            Amie Mieko Ellis sat down with me to share the story of the month and a half when her 17-year-old daughter, Sarah, was human trafficked.

            Please enjoy the 320th episode of Lament of Hope highlighting Amie Mieko Ellis. Amie, it was a gift to hear your perspective as a mom with a passionate and perseverant love for her daughter. Thankful for you both!

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Tuesday, September 1, 2026

Episode 319: Blake


            Blake founded Bear Den Cat Sanctuary based in Texas in 2021 after a fruitless search to find her own missing cat, Bear. She sat down with me to talk about how she started the sanctuary, her passion for homeless cats, and what it looks like to take care of about 150 cats a day. 

            Please enjoy the 319th episode of Lament of Hope highlighting Blake. Blake, thank you for talking with me about your important work and your passion for giving unwanted cats a home. 

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Friday, August 28, 2026

Episode 318: Tracey Gray

 

            Tracey Gray is a firefighter who began his life in survival mode. He sat down with me to talk about his job as a first responder, his childhood in foster care, the abuse he experienced, and the ways he has confronted and carried his trauma at different points throughout his life.

            Please enjoy the 318th episode of Lament of Hope highlighting Tracey Gray. Tracey, thank you for sharing your story with me and for serving others with faithfulness and resilience. 

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Tuesday, August 25, 2026

Episode 317: Katya Dunko


            Katya Dunko⁠ sat down with me to share her story of opioid addiction, fleeing Egypt with her baby girl, and breaking a generational grip on pain.

            Please enjoy the 317th episode of Lament of Hope highlighting Katya Dunko. Katya, thank you for sharing the hard of your story with me and my audience. It is an inspiration to me to see how far your heart has chosen healing since Egypt. 

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