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Collateral Hope with Dena Petty
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- May 8, 2026
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Summary
When the person meant to protect you becomes the source of your deepest pain. In this powerful episode, I sit down with Dena Petty to discuss the painful childhood experiences that inspired her upcoming book, Collateral Hope, and the ministry that was born from that pain. We talk about trauma, healing, faith, forgiveness, and how God can bring purpose out of brokenness. Guest Biography: Dena Petty is the founder and executive director of Mentors Care, a nonprofit mentoring organization founded in 2009. Inspired by her own difficult childhood, she created the ministry to help students find hope, support, and direction. Today, Mentors Care serves hundreds of students and mentors across multiple high schools. Dena is also a wife, mother, grandmother, curriculum writer, and author of Collateral Hope. --- A Personal Note to Our Listeners Thank you for being here—your time, attention, and heart make this community what it is. We are committed to keeping this platform accessible while maintaining a high standard of production and value. That comes with both time and financial investment. If this podcast has ever added value to you, we invite you to support what we are building. Your contribution, no matter the size, helps us continue to create meaningful and impactful content. If you would like to give, please use the link below to access all payment options: https://docs.google.com/forms/... Thank you for listening, for supporting, and for being part of this community.