Hard & Holy with Cassandra Speer

<p >In this powerful episode of Hard & Holy, Cassandra sits down with friend, prayer warrior, and fellow Denver Seminary student Cheryl Luke to talk about the holy tension of knowing when it's time to go. Whether it's...

<p >In this gripping episode of Hard & Holy, bestselling author and speaker Mary Marantz joins Cass for a vulnerable conversation about what it means to feel underestimated—by others, by life, and even by yourself.</p>...

<p >In this heartfelt episode of Hard & Holy, Cass sits down with Cleere Reeves, special needs mother, entrepreneur, host of Let's Be Cleere podcast, and author of Revive: Declarations of God's Truth To Renew Your...

<p >This one's tender. It's personal. And it's for anyone who's ever wondered if God still sees them in the unraveling.</p> <p >In this episode, I open up about a season of hidden pain, slow healing, and the surprising...

<p >In this eye-opening episode of Hard and Holy, Cass sits down with Dr. Camden Morgante, licensed psychologist and author of Recovering from Purity Culture, to explore the lingering wounds of religious sexual shame...

<p >In this episode of Hard and Holy, Cassandra sits down with her seminary sister and bestselling author, Tori Hope Petersen, to talk about her latest book, Breaking the Patterns That Break You: Healing from the Pain...

<p >For centuries, women have served in ministry, yet their path to leadership has often been shaped more by cultural shifts than by biblical mandates.</p> <p >In this episode of Hard & Holy, Cass sits down with...

<p >Life doesn't always wrap up neatly with a bow. Sometimes, we find ourselves in the middle of a story that feels unfinished, waiting on answers, longing for resolution, and wondering where God is in the tension.</p>...

<p>In this episode, I had the joy of sitting down with my dear friend and seminary sister, Amy Seifert—a brilliant theologian and Bible teacher—to dive into the inspiration behind her new book, Your Name is Daughter...

<p >Rejection can leave us feeling unworthy, unwanted, and unsure of where we belong. Whether it's a broken friendship, church hurt, or the ache of being let go by someone you trusted, the pain is real—but so is the...

<p> Welcome to Season 2 of The Hard & Holy Podcast! We're kicking things off with a special episode where I hand over the host's seat to my dear friend Bethny Ricks for a raw and honest conversation about faith...

<p >In this special finale of The Hard & Holy Podcast, host Cassandra closes out Season One with a heartfelt reflection on the journey so far and answers your thoughtful questions.</p> <p >From navigating leaps of faith...

<p >In this raw and inspiring episode, I sit down with Ashley Henriott, author of Confidence is an Inside Job, to explore her powerful story of faith, resilience, and transformation.</p> <p >Ashley shares how God met...

<p>In the wake of recent election tensions, The Hard and Holy Podcast takes on a timely and challenging topic—peacemaking.</p> <p>Cass dives into the significant difference between simply keeping the peace and actively...

<p>In this episode, I'm thrilled to welcome Molly Stillman, author of If I Don't Laugh, I'll Cry to discuss how laughter and faith carried her through trauma and grief. Molly shares the process of writing her memoir...