The Hope Collective Podcast

Today’s episode is so special - Lindsey Maestas from Sparrows and Lily is on today and we are jamming on marriage + what it means to die to yourself. In addition, we jam on materialism, keeping up with the Jones’, and how to navigate all of that through the lens of our faith. Lindsey and I open up about how the expectations we have of our husbands is always for selfish gain….it’s always about US. I love this discussion because it’s so counter cultural. Honestly, even in the Christian world,...

How do you deal with social media comparison? What legacy do you want to leave behind? How do you deal with the grief of losing a loved one - like a family member, even a twin? How do we echo Christ with our day to day lives? What do you want to be known for? My friend Halley Mastrolonardo is on the show today to talk to us about all of the questions above and more! Halley has an incredible story and is such an inspiration to me personally. We love to catch up on the phone and stay in...

Today on the show, my sweet friend Jordan Lee Dooley is bringing down the house! I’ll never forget when I first found Jordan on Instagram. Her wild vulnerability and friendly vibe drew me in immediately. I love her heart for women, for sharing her faith, and living with purpose every single day. Jordan is a creative entrepreneur, podcaster, writer, speaker, author, coach and friend that is here to help you become the person you were always made to be. In this episode, Jordan gives us a...

Meet one of my favorite friends (who I’ve never met in person), TITANIA PAIGE!!! I have never laughed so hard in an episode before!!! Nia is the REAL DEAL, YA’LL! She doesn’t hold back when it comes to vulnerability, she has such a heart for helping women to walk in sexual purity. Nia has inspired me to be more open about my own struggles with sexuality, and to walk in freedom from the things that we so often hide away due to shame. Galatians 5:1 says: It is for freedom that Christ has set...

Today we are sitting down with our first ever GUY guest - my very own pastor, Pastor Freddy Villarreal! Freddy and his beautiful wife Jen live in Yorktown, VA with four out of five of their kids, their oldest son and daughter in law live in Richmond, VA. In October of 2004, Freddy had the privilege of joining alongside 26 other people to start Freedom Life Church and have been there ever since. His energy is primarily spent focusing on the vision of his church, coordinating their preaching...

WELCOME! I’m so excited to welcome you to season 2 of The Hope Collective Podcast! Join me as I cast vision for this season. All my love, Dana TUNE IN: iTunes Stitcher Spotify Google Play

Interviewing Kait Warman was a dream! She is a bundle of joy and my cheeks hurt from smiling after this interview! Listen as we gush on all things Disney, sparkly and French for a hot second, and then move onto the nitty gritty. This is one of the most honest, beautiful conversations I’ve had on the honor of hosting. Kait is the hostess of Heart of Dating Podcast, a podcast all about Christian dating. It is AMAZING and you’ll for sure want to check it out after you listen to this...

Woah! Friends, this episode is on FIRE! I can’t tell you how excited I’ve been to share it with you. We recorded it on the week before Christmas, so we’ve had to wait for a while! In this episode, Krista shares her heart for Live Salted, her college ministry, and we do a deep dive into how to share the Gospel and live boldly for Jesus. This episode is by far one of my favorites, and I can’t wait for you to dive in. Head to Live Salted to encounter Krista’s beautiful ministry! Tune in on...

In this audio devotional, we’re reflecting on the Light of the world, the One who has overcome the darkness. We’ll start here: The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. (John 1:5) TUNE IN Listen on iTunes Listen on Spotify Listen on Stitcher Listen on Google Play

For the next four weeks, we’re going to be exploring the season of advent. With a pinch of intention, we can allow an otherwise busy season to be infused with awe and wonder. I pray that these next four weeks fill your heart with a thrill of hope. If you want to dive further into the concept of infusing this advent season with intentionality and meaning, I created a guide, just for you. It’s only $8 and it’s filled with journal prompts, activities, and ideas that will guide you and your...

For the next four weeks, we’re going to be exploring the season of advent. With a pinch of intention, we can allow an otherwise busy season to be infused with awe and wonder. I pray that these next four weeks fill your heart with a thrill of hope. If you want to dive further into the concept of infusing this advent season with intentionality and meaning, I created a guide, just for you. It’s only $8 and it’s filled with journal prompts, activities, and ideas that will guide you and your...

I’m your hostess, Dana Marie Arnold. This is a space where we’re all about finding hope in the least expected places. For the next four weeks, we’re going to be exploring the season of advent. With a pinch of intention, we can allow an otherwise busy season to be infused with awe and wonder. I pray that these next four weeks fill your heart with a thrill of hope. If you want to dive further into the concept of infusing this advent season with intentionality and meaning, I created a guide,...

In this week’s episode, I interview my friend Jessie B. Christensen. Jessie is a healthy lifestyle coach for women who combines her passion for Jesus with her love for helping women to feel confident. I love that she sees fitness and health as a way to glorify God through our lives. We need energy to do the things that we’ve been called to do, so taking care of the bodies we’ve been given is so important! Jessie gives her 4 core pillars for establishing a healthy lifestyle, you’ll love her...

This week’s episode is a special treat! I had the privilege of being interviewed for Live Salted, a college women’s ministry based out of the Pacific Northwest. After the interview, I asked Krista if I could feature her interview on The Hope Collective Podcast, and she graciously allowed me to! In the interview, I go a little deeper into my testimony and give some insight into self-comparsion, and of course, we talk about living salted, aka, what it’s like to go from living for yourself...

Interviewing Lindsey was such a gift! She is truly a woman after God’s heart. In this episode, Lindsey talks vulnerably about how she used to live in a way that was defined by her outer beauty, and the struggles that it brought to her life. When she was introduced to God’s Word, she encountered a real relationship with Jesus, and His presence in her life has given her freedom from needing to look a certain way. This is such a beautiful conversation, I can’t wait for you to tune in! LISTENER...

This interview was like a cozy, warm cup of apple cider wrapped in a big, fluffy blanket by the fire. Stephanie May Wilson is one of my greatest friends, and this conversation has meant a lot to us. Stephanie opens up about her struggles with anxiety and depression, and gives us insight into how she has navigated life with these conditions. I love that Stephanie has been so open about this obstacle because so many of us have gone through very dark seasons of anxiety and depression. It’s a...

Welcome to The Hope Collective Podcast! In this first episode, Dana shares her heart behind the podcast and lets you know what to expect in the coming season! Dana Marie Arnold is a writer, speaker, and country-pop singer-songwriter living in the suburbs of Chicago with her husband, Tanner, and their sweet golden retriever, Nash. She has a huge passion for encouraging others to find hope in the least expected places. In this podcast, we’ll discuss faith, real life, living with intention,...

Today’s episode is so special - Lindsey Maestas from Sparrows and Lily is on today and we are jamming on marriage + what it means to die to yourself. In addition, we jam on materialism, keeping up with the Jones’, and how to navigate all of that through the lens of our faith. Lindsey and I open up about how the expectations we have of our husbands is always for selfish gain….it’s always about US. I love this discussion because it’s so counter cultural. Honestly, even in the Christian world,...

How do you deal with social media comparison? What legacy do you want to leave behind? How do you deal with the grief of losing a loved one - like a family member, even a twin? How do we echo Christ with our day to day lives? What do you want to be known for? My friend Halley Mastrolonardo is on the show today to talk to us about all of the questions above and more! Halley has an incredible story and is such an inspiration to me personally. We love to catch up on the phone and stay in...

🎙️Show Notes: Proverbs 4:23 says, “Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.” Bob Goff quote: “I used to be afraid of failing at something that really mattered to me, but now I'm more afraid of succeeding at things that don't matter.” “You literally cannot do what you were made to do unless you know who you are.” -Jordan Lee Dooley Jordan mentions the 10/10/10 analysis for decision making, here is more information on that! Check out Jordan’s Website! The...