The Grace Cycle Show
Are you a Christian mom in midlife longing for deeper connection with God—but feeling burned out from trying harder?
Welcome to The Grace Cycle Show, the faith-based podcast that helps women like you grow spiritually without striving.
Hosted by Karen Dittman, co-author of Thriving in Grace: Unleashing Wellness from a Biblical Perspective, this podcast offers biblical encouragement, honest conversations, and practical tools to help you live by the power of God’s grace—not guilt or performance.
Each week, Karen shares real-life stories, inspiring interviews, and teachings on The Grace Cycle—a transformational framework to help you thrive emotionally, spiritually, and relationally in your 40s, 50s, and beyond.
Whether you're seeking spiritual renewal, tired of perfectionism, or want to experience more peace and purpose in this season of life, Thriving in Grace is for you.
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The Grace Cycle Show
Relying on God’s Faithfulness: Kelly Hall’s Story of Hope in Parenting Deaf Children
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Unshakable Hope Podcast: https://kellyhall.org/unshakable-hope-podcast/
In this episode of The Grace Cycle Show, host Karen Dittman welcomes Kelly Hall — podcaster, author, and Bible teacher — for a powerful conversation on faith, resilience, and God’s sustaining grace in the hardest seasons.
Kelly shares her deeply personal journey of raising four children — three with special needs — while navigating the demands of military life as the wife of a fighter pilot. She opens up about the moment her first daughter was diagnosed as profoundly deaf and how God met her in the depths of fear, grief, and uncertainty.
Listeners will hear:
- What it’s really like to parent special needs children with unwavering faith
- How God’s grace shows up in the unseen and exhausting moments
- Practical ways to support families walking a similar journey
- Scriptures that fueled hope in seasons of despair
- The role of remembering God’s past faithfulness to build present resilience
Karen and Kelly also discuss the emotional and physical weight of caregiving, the power of surrender, and the beauty that emerges when we allow God’s grace to lead us step by step.
The episode concludes with an encouraging update on Kelly’s children and an invitation to explore her podcast, Unshakeable Hope, for more stories of God’s faithfulness.
Perfect for listeners who are:
- Parenting children with special needs
- Navigating military or high-demand family life
- Feeling overwhelmed and desperate for God’s peace
- Seeking encouragement through real stories of grace and hope
- Wanting faith-based perspective on suffering and resilience
00:00 Welcome to The Grace Cycle Show
00:51 Introducing Kelly Hall: A Journey of Unshakeable Hope
02:15 Kelly's Early Faith and Unexpected Challenges
03:39 Discovering Her Daughter's Deafness
05:41 Finding Hope Amidst Grief
13:25 The Birth of Twins and New Challenges
15:42 Moving to St. Louis for Cochlear Implants
16:46 Navigating Life with Four Children and Special Needs
21:10 A Moment of Divine Reassurance
22:13 Facing Challenges with Faith
24:36 Practical Ways to Support Special Needs Families
27:36 The Power of Scripture and Community
29:49 God's Timely Interventions
33:14 Updates on the Kids' Progress
36:26 Final Reflections and Encouragement
38:17 Kelly's Current Ministry and Podcast
39:45 Closing Thoughts and Resources
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