The moment the calendar turns to November, the world begins its annual performance of relentless cheer. Lights twinkle, carols loop, and every commercial insists this is the most wonderful time of the year.

For anyone who has buried someone they love, the season often feels less like wonder and more like a slow-motion collision.

This episode is not for the people whose holidays still sparkle. It is for the ones who dread the empty chair at the table, who flinch at certain songs, who already know which relative will say the wrong thing and which bathroom door locks properly when the tears come without warning.

Here there is no pressure to “choose joy,” no demand to stuff the pain into a prettier box, no suggestion that strong faith should make the holidays feel magical again.

There is only permission to grieve out loud in the middle of a season that pretends grief doesn’t exist.

We sit together in the tension between the ache that is still very real and the resurrection that is still very sure.

Because the empty chair is loud right now—but it is not eternal.

If the thought of Thanksgiving and Christmas feels overwhelming this year, pull up a seat. You’re not broken, you’re not behind, and you’re not alone.

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[00:00] When Holidays Amplify Loss and Grief
[01:54] Navigating Personal Grief Amidst Holiday Expectations
[05:15] Job, David, Jesus: Biblical Examples of Grief
[17:02] Understanding Grief: Brain, Body, and God's Design
[26:19] Practical Strategies for Navigating Holiday Grief
[28:31] The Empty Chair is Loud, But Not Eternal

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God said, “Be the salt of the earth” — but He wasn’t talking about your attitude!

In this episode, we discuss our attitudes and how they affect others. We look into the Bible for examples where an attitude ruined God’s witness, unpack the science behind the effects of bad attitudes, and hear from God about how it breaks His heart. Raw confession. Real science. Hardy Talks. Just conviction, grace, and a way out.

Season the world with hope, not gripe.

Preserve your witness.

Stay real.

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[00:00] Are You Salty or the Salt of the Earth?
[01:45] How My Salty Attitude Ruined a Friends Faith
[05:06] Martha's Bad Attitude Drowned Out Mary's Worship
[08:16] The Older Brother's Rage Destroyed Hope
[12:33] How Bad Attitudes Are Contagious Poison
[19:37] Season the World with Hope, Not Gripe

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Gossip is the original gateway drug — one hit of that sweet, juicy high and you’re hooked. I’m the junkie in recovery, preaching to myself first.

In this episode, we’re going all the way back to the beginning of humanity to unpack where it started, diving into the science behind why our brains crave it, and hearing straight from God on how He feels about it. Raw Confession. Real Truth. Hardy Talks. Just conviction, grace, and a way out.

Snort grace, not rumors.

Keep your nose clean.

Stay Real.

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When your dreams get mocked, your support fades, or even God seems silent, how do you keep going?

This episode dives into the raw struggle of rising above when no one’s clapping. With powerful stories and practical lessons about fueling your faith through the Holy Spirit, you’ll learn to be your own cheerleader—whether it’s a business idea, personal growth journey, or living for God. It’s Raw, it’s Real, and it’s Hardy!

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[00:00] Intro: Rising When No One Claps
[00:55] Even Your Own Friends Will Discourage You!
[05:43] From Being Bottle Fed to Chewing Some Meat of Faith
[10:01] Noah: Built While They Laughed
[13:01] Esther: "Oh Well...If I Die, I Die"
[17:26] Encourage Yourself in the Lord

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Ever messed up so bad you thought you couldn’t come back?

In this episode, we dig into the stories of two people who failed big but chose different paths afterward. One found redemption through faith; the other gave up in despair.

Through a real-life struggle with repetitive mistakes, we explore how to rise after falling, no matter how hard or how often. God’s mercy is bigger than your worst screw-up.

Join us to learn how to dust yourself off and try again. #ScrewedUpTryAgain. #HardyTalks #ChristianPodcast #Redemption #Faith

[00:00] When You Feel Unworthy: Understanding Repetitive Mistakes
[04:15] From Walking on Water to Suicide: Decisions After Failure
[09:19] The Tragic Path of Judas: Betrayal Leading to Despair
[12:14] Two Responses to Failure: Peter vs Judas
[14:18] God's Mercy: Falling Seven Times and Rising Up
[16:40] Practical Steps for Repentance and Moving Forward
[19:26] Finding Hope and Mercy After Your Worst Mistakes

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In this episode, we dive into the gut-punch of God saying “no” when you’re begging for deliverance. I’ve been there—pleading through fear, anxiety, and even the shadow of death, only to hear “no.” Those painful moments, though brutal, became God’s way of keeping us close in our darkest days.

[00:00] What if God's "No" is Actually Your Salvation?
[00:50] From Drunk Driving to Cocaine: My Invincible Past
[03:40] The Wake-Up Call: Fear After a Caffeine Overdose
[07:50] Begging God for Deliverance, Only to Hear "No"
[09:30] How My "Curse" of Fear Became My Lifeline
[15:25] Learning from Paul's Thorn: God's Power in Weakness
[18:30] Shift your Mindset: God's "No" is Protection

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Movies, games, sex, booze, drugs—they’re traps that hide your pain, not heal it. I’ve lived it, spiraling with my mom’s overdose in my shadow. Jesus broke my chains.

In “I Need a Vice,” we dig into the Bible’s wisdom on why we chase these vices and how Christ’s power offers true healing.

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[02:25] Personal distractions to numb the pain
[07:37] Why Alcohol, Drugs, and Pleasure Fail Us
[09:30] Bible and Psychology
[13:35] What did biblical hero's use to numb the pain?

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When God’s silence hits, unanswered prayers fuel anger, doubt, even hatred. I’ve felt it—screaming at a silent God.

In “Hating God, Holding Faith,” we dive into the raw struggle of wrestling with faith in pain’s darkest moments. From Jesus sleeping through the storm to my own battles, we uncover the Bible’s truth on navigating these emotions.

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[01:25] Doubting God's Help: The Silence of God
[04:30] Screaming at a Silent God
[08:15] How did the disciples respond to God's silence
[12:45] What about Job's wife? Two mindsets when grieving
[14:25] How to respond when God is silent?

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