Cheer UP! Podcast
Welcome to The Cheer UP! Podcast – Your Journey to Joy Starts Here!
Hosted by Kara R. Hunt and Cheri Swalwell, this is where you'll find real hope, relentless encouragement, and the kind of joy that outlasts the storm.
“These things I have spoken unto you, that in Me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.”
(John 16:33 KJV)
Life’s battles don’t disappear—but neither does Christ’s victory.
Whether you’re wrestling with anxiety, exhaustion, or just need a reminder that joy is your birthright, Kara and Cheri bring Scripture-soaked truth, laughter, and “me too” moments to every episode.
Tune in for:
Stories that prove cheerfulness is warfare against the enemy.
Battle-tested faith tactics for when life feels like a losing fight
Biblical takes on Scriptural truths (because overcomers need ammunition from the Word of God)
Uplifting stories that remind you joy is a choice
Practical faith for real-life challenges
Fresh perspectives on Scripture that make hope unavoidable
New episodes drop weekly. Arm yourself with joy.
Episodes
201 episodes
Naaman's Leap of Faith: Trusting God for Yourself
Come along as we explore the inspiring tale of Naaman, the powerful Syrian commander whose life was transformed by a simple act of faith. Despite his initial pride and frustration, he learned that healing and blessing often come through humble ...
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Season 5
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Episode 228
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50:17
When You Carry Someone Else's Faith: The Paralytic's Miracle
What happens when your faith isn't for you, but for someone who can't find it for themselves? This week, we're diving into the powerful story of the paralytic man whose dedicated friends carried him to Jesus—literally tearing through a roof to ...
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Season 5
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Episode 227
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47:34
Finding Your Purpose
Have you ever wondered if you were made for more? In this inspiring episode, we journey into the captivating story of Queen Esther—a young woman who discovered her faith was the key to her divine purpose. Facing unimaginable pressure and risk, ...
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Season 5
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Episode 226
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1:11:48
Building Your Ark
Step back into a world that had forgotten its Creator, and meet a man who stood alone in his faithfulness. In this uplifting episode of the Cheer UP! Podcast, we dive deep into the incredible story of Noah—a man who built an ark on dry land bec...
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Season 5
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Episode 225
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56:32
What is Faith?
What does it truly mean to walk by faith and not by sight? In this episode of Cheer UP! we begin an inspiring series on Biblical faith—what it is, how it works, and why it changes everything. Over the next few weeks, we’ll explore unforgettable...
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Season 5
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Episode 224
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59:21
Facing Your Giants: Trusting God Like David
We all face giants—fear, doubt, adversity—that seem too big to overcome. This week on Cheer UP!, we draw strength from one of the Bible’s most beloved stories: David and Goliath. From 1 Samuel 17, we’ll explore how a young shepherd’s unwavering...
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Season 5
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Episode 223
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1:17:51
Finding Unshakeable Peace Through Faith, Even When Surrounded By Trials
When the trap was set and the lions were hungry, Daniel’s faith never wavered. In this uplifting episode of Cheer UP!, we step into Daniel 6 to witness a profound example of steadfast trust under pressure. We'll explore how his unwavering devot...
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Season 5
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Episode 222
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59:30
Unshaken in the Fire: Trust When It's Tested
Finding courage in the story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, and God's promise to be with us in every trial.When the world turns up the heat, where does your trust lie? This week on Cheer UP!, we draw courage from the timeless story ...
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Season 5
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Episode 221
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1:10:49
Trust That Transforms: Holding Fast to Proverbs 3:5–6 on a Weary Heart
Need a fresh dose of weekend hope? In this brand-new episode we linger on Proverbs 3:5–6, walking together through what it really means to “trust in the Lord with all your heart” when the road bends in ways we don’t understand. Expect gentle ho...
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Season 5
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Episode 220
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59:43
Trust Begins Here: From Doubt to Solid Ground
“Biblical Trust”—a gentle walk through the places where God gives His word—and then makes it true.In these short, soul-steadying episodes, we’ll watch with Daniel as lions enter the den - ready to rip him to pieces. Stand beside a tremb...
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Season 5
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Episode 219
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33:22
Wrapping Up Screwtape 🔥
The Final BlowIn this last dispatch, demon Junior Tempter Wormwood receives the unkindest cut of all: the senior demon Screwtape’s bill of divorce, signed, sealed, and garnished with sulfuric relish. Listen in as we discuss C.S. Lewis’s ...
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Season 5
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Episode 218
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26:28
Screwtape Letters 28, 29 & 30
LOVE, WAR, AND WHIFFS OF BRIMSTONE: THE DEVIL’S BEST-LAID PLANS BACKFIREThe demon Wormwood is in free-fall, God is closing in, and Wormwood's demonic uncle Screwtape is preparing for the final reprimand.In this episode we discuss ...
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Season 5
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Episode 217
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40:47
Screwtape Letters 25, 26 & 27
This encore episode drops us into the demon Screwtape’s masterclass on weaponizing wounded pride. The target? A freshly converted believer whose greatest threat isn’t outright sin, but a simmering grudge against a godly woman who dared to corre...
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Season 5
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Episode 216
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35:11
Screwtape Letters 22, 23 & 24
From Pulpit to Protest—How Satan Weaponizes Noble Causes to Silence Your Prayers.Screwtape flips the script—truth itself becomes the bait, politics and “social justice” the camouflage. In this episode, we expose how Satan wea...
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Season 5
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Episode 215
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36:20
Screwtape Letters 20 & 21
In this encore episode of C.S. Lewis's, Screwtape Letters, we discuss letters 20 & 21, where the head demon Screwtape schools his nephew Wormwood on how to twist his humans “spare moments” into soul-snares—convince the human the sche...
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Season 5
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Episode 214
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32:37
Screwtape Letters 18 & 19
Hell’s Playbook for Hijacking Your Weakest MomentsWhat if your struggles aren’t random—but a targeted demonic operation?In this hard-hitting encore episode, we rip open...
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Season 5
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Episode 213
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28:26
Screwtape Letters 16 & 17
How Demons Weaponize Your Plate, Your Plans & Your EnvyWhat if your diet, your life goals, and even your holy habits are being hijacked<...
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Season 5
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Episode 212
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44:07
Screwtape Letters 14 & 15
Ever seen a bird try to fly while chained to a rock? That’s what happens when we let the past hijack our present.In this episode, we crack open Letters 14 & 15 of The Screwtape Letters, where C.S. Lewis exposes...
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Season 5
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Episode 211
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38:14
Screwtape Letters 12 & 13: How Demons Hijack Your Idle Mind
What if your quietest moments are the devil’s favorite playground?In this episode, we crack open Letters 12 & 13 of The Screwtape Letters, where C.S. Lewis exposes:...
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Season 5
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Episode 210
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41:11
Screwtape Letters 10 & 11: How Demons Hijack Your Friendships (& Your Faith)
What if your closest friends are the devil’s best tools?In this episode, we dissect Letters 10 & 11 of The Screwtape Letters, where C.S. Lewis exposes:Tox...
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Season 5
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Episode 209
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32:54
Screwtape Letters 8 & 9: How Demons Weaponize Your Fear & Family
What if your worst day is the devil’s favorite tool?In this encore episode, we crack open Letters 8 & 9 of The Screwtape Letters, where C.S. Lewis exposes:LETTER 8: How demons twist time to make you dread the future or roman...
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Season 5
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Episode 208
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39:20
Screwtape Letters 6 & 7: How Demons Twist Beauty & Extremism
What if the devil wants you to ‘marvel at nature’… but miss God?In this encore episode, we dissect Letters 6 & 7 of The Screwtape Letters, where Uncle Screwtape tea...
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Season 5
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Episode 207
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39:20
Screwtape Letters 4 & 5: How Demons Hijack Your Boring Days (An Encore Episode)
What if your daily routines—meals, work, even small annoyances—are battlefields in a hidden war?In this encore episode, we crack open Letters 4 & 5 of The Screwtape Letters, where C.S. Lewis rev...
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Season 5
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Episode 206
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31:48
Screwtape Letter 3: How the Devil Hijacks Your Prayer Life (An Encore Episode)
What if every time you prayed, a demon was taking notes?In Letter 3 of The Screwtape Letters, C.S. Lewis exposes hell’s playbook for sabotaging your prayers—not through direct attack, but subtle...
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Season 5
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Episode 205
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32:49
Screwtape Letter 2: Satan’s Playbook for Toxic Conversations: How to Spot (and Stop) the Devil’s Tricks (An Encore Episode)
What if every tough conversation you’ve had was being weaponized against you?In Letter 2 of C.S. Lewis’s Screwtape Letters, the demon Screwtape reveals ...
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Season 5
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Episode 204
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34:16