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
230 episodes
How Demons Hijack Your Friendships & Your Faith
Screwtape Letters 10 & 11In this episode, we dissect Letters 10 & 11 of The Screwtape Letters, where C.S. Lewis exposes:Toxic friendships that seem harmless but erode your fa...
How Demons Weaponize Your Fear & Family
Screwtape Letters 8 & 9What 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 t...
How Demons Twist Beauty & Extremism
Screwtape Letters 6 & 7What if the devil wants you to ‘marvel at nature’… but miss God?In this encore episode, we dissect Letters 6 & 7 of The Screwtap...
How Demons Hijack Your Boring Days
Screwtape Letters 4 & 5What if your daily routines—meals, work, sleeping, small annoyances—are battlefields in a hidden war?In this encore episode, we crack open Letters 4 & 5 of The Screw...
How the Devil Hijacks Your Prayer Life
Screwtape Letter 3What 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 dire...
How to Spot the Devil’s Tricks
Screwtape Letter 2What if every tough conversation you’ve had was being weaponized against you?Dive deeper by listening to our prior episodes on this topic (Episodes 21...
The Devil’s Playbook for Your Life
Screwtape Letter 1What if every thought you’ve ever had was being weaponized against you?In this unflinching breakdown of The Screwtape Letters (Letter 1), we expose:Satan’s #1 tactic ...
Do You Have A Demon Assigned To You?
Introduction To The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis Summer SeriesThe Screwtape Letters: Encore Episodes for Today’s ChaosIn a world of confusion and spiritual warfare, C.S. Lewis’s The Screwtape Letters remains sho...
Unpopular But Peaceful
The Scripture: Galatians 1:10 “For am I now seeking the approval of man, or of God? Or am I trying to please man? If I were still trying to please man, I would not be a servant of Christ.” Paul cuts throu...
Are You Too Nice?
Are You Too Nice?Being Nice can become an obsession, where we’re more concerned with obtaining a person’s approval over being obedient to Christ. Jesus frequently prioritized obedience to the Father's mission over the approva...
Witness
Join hosts Kara R. Hunt and Cheri Swalwell as we explore the righteous indignation of Jesus. In this episode, we discuss how He consistently dismantled abuses of power and stood as a shield for those who were harmed by religious and social elit...
Do The Wrong People Have Access To You?
Protecting Your PeaceJoin hosts Kara R. Hunt and Cheri Swalwell as we explore the life of Jesus to uncover the perfect model for setting boundaries. From withdrawing for prayer to prioritizing the Father’s will over the demands of the cr...
Knowing When To Walk Away
Join hosts Kara R. Hunt and Cheri Swalwell as we explore a challenging yet vital aspect of Jesus’s ministry: His choice to walk away from those with hardened hearts. We discuss how imitating this aspect of His leadership can provide you with th...
Manipulation
Join hosts Kara R. Hunt and Cheri Swalwell as we explore the masterclass in boundary-setting left to us by Jesus. In this episode, we discuss how He refused to be drawn into manipulative arguments and how we can follow His lead by protecting ou...
Are You A People-Pleaser?
Join hosts Kara R. Hunt and Cheri Swalwell as we confront the trap of people-pleasing. In this episode, we unpack how to follow Jesus’s example of loving others deeply without sacrificing your convictions or yielding to expectations that confli...
Wisdom for a Mission-Focused Life
Join hosts Kara R. Hunt and Cheri Swalwell as we explore the life of Jesus to uncover the perfect model for setting boundaries. From withdrawing for prayer to prioritizing the Father's will over the demands of the crowds, Jesus demonstrated tha...
Effective Boundaries: Protecting us? Or Punishing Others?
Cultivating Peace, Not PunishmentJoin hosts Kara R. Hunt and Cheri Swalwell as we recap our journey through Biblical boundaries. In this episode, we reiterate the true purpose of setting limits: they are not meant to punish others, but r...
Boundaries For When We Need To Protect Our Homes and Faith
Abigail’s Boundary of WisdomJoin hosts Kara R. Hunt and Cheri Swalwell as we explore the powerful story of Abigail and Nabal. We discuss how Abigail used Godly discernment to establish necessary boundaries, saving her household from disa...
Parenting Without Proper Boundaries - Lessons from Eli and David
Join hosts Kara R. Hunt and Cheri Swalwell as we examine the difficult stories of Eli and King David. By looking at their struggles with their own sons, we uncover the vital importance of setting Godly boundaries to protect our families and our...
Navigating Loyalty and Love
Join hosts Kara R. Hunt and Cheri Swalwell on this week's episode as we dive into the life of Jonathan. We explore how he navigated the difficult dynamics between his father, King Saul, and his loyal friend, David. By looking at his story, we u...
Boundaries Equals Peace
Learning from Jacob, Leah, and RachelJoin hosts Kara R. Hunt and Cheri Swalwell on this week's episode as we explore the chaotic consequences of lacking boundaries. By examining the lives of Jacob, Leah, and Rachel, we uncover timeless ...
Boundaries Matter
How do our personal choices today ripple into the future of our families? In this episode of the Cheer UP! Podcast, hosts Kara R. Hunt and Cheri Swalwell examine the lives of Rebekah and Laban to see how a lack of healthy boundaries can leave a...
Biblical Boundaries: Sometimes You Have To Run For Your Life
In this episode, we dive deep into the story of Joseph and Potiphar’s wife to uncover the power of Biblical boundaries. Join hosts Kara R. Hunt and Cheri Swalwell as we discuss how setting firm, Godly standards isn’t just about protection—it’s ...
The Dangers of Having No Biblical Boundaries
Samson's Lack of Boundaries: Biblical LessonsJoin hosts Kara R. Hunt and Cheri Swalwell on this encouraging Sunday Podcast as they unpack Samson's story—what happens when Christians skip Biblical boundaries—and how strong ones bring pea...
The Importance of Establishing Boundaries While Trying To Live Like Jesus
Biblical Boundaries for PeaceJoin hosts Kara R. Hunt and Cheri Swalwell on this uplifting Sunday Podcast episode of Cheer UP! as they explore establishing Godly boundaries like Jesus—unlocking order, peace, and joy in your daily life. W...
