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
Screwtape Letters 28, 29 & 30
LOVE, WAR, AND WHIFFS OF BRIMSTONE: THE DEVIL’S BEST-LAID PLANS BACKFIRE
The 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 how the senior demon barks out his feverish counter-strategies: how to poison humility, warp it into vanity, and how to make their human's prayers sme...
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 correct him. Screwtape then teaches his demonic nephew, Wormwood, how to polish offense into idolatry—turning every serm...
Screwtape Letters 22, 23 & 24
Screwtape flips the script—truth itself becomes the bait, politics and “social justice” the camouflage.
In this episode, we expose how Satan weaponizes noble causes.
Screwtape upgrades from whispers to full-spectrum psy-ops—truth bent through politics, “justice,” and spiritual buzzwords until prayer feels pointless. We expose the demonic assemb...
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 schedule is his, and God's gentle interruptions will feel like theft. We unpack Screwtape's playbook against “time entitlement,&rdquo...
Letters 18 & 19
Hell’s Playbook for Hijacking Your Weakest Moments
What if your struggles aren’t random—but a targeted demonic operation?
In this hard-hitting encore episode, we rip open Letters 18 & 19 of The Screwtape Letters, where C.S. Lewis exposes:
Hell’s favorite attack strategy: How demons exploit your physical exhaustion, mental fog, and emotional lows (Screwtape cackles: “...
Screwtape Letters 16 & 17
How Demons Weaponize Your Plate, Your Plans & Your Envy
What if your diet, your life goals, and even your holy habits are being hijacked by hell?
“Whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.” (1 Corinthians 10:31)
In this encore episode, we dissect Letters 16 & 17 of The Screwtape Letters, where C.S. Lewis exposes:
How demons twist even healt...
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:
How demons weigh you down with yesterday’s failures.
Why God’s love is an updraft—not an anchor (Isaiah 40:31)
The moment a bird realizes its cage was ne...
Screwtape Letters 12 & 13
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:
How boredom breeds “harmless” thoughts that slowly poison faith.
Why your spiritual highs/lows aren’t accidents—they’re demonic strategy.
Why restlessness is more dangerous than busyness.
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Screwtape Letters 10 & 11
In this episode, we dissect Letters 10 & 11 of The Screwtape Letters, where C.S. Lewis exposes:
Toxicfriendships that seem harmless but erode your faith.
How Satan weaponizeschallenges to make you doubt God’s goodness.
The “perilous slide”: Why sin rarely starts with a leap—just “reasonable” steps off God’s path.
Satan doesn’t need yo...
Screwtape Letters 8 & 9
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 romanticize the past (“Let him obsess over ‘the good old days’… or panic about ‘what ifs’!”).
LET...
Screwtape Letters 6 & 7
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 teaches Wormwood to:
Twist awe of creation into distraction from the Creator (“Let him study the river, not the River-Maker!”).
Fuel ‘righteous’ extremism—because hatred, even for ...
Screwtape Letters 4 & 5
What 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 Screwtape Letters, where C.S. Lewis reveals:
Demons don’t need dramatic sins—they prefer your lukewarm habits and petty irritations.
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Screwtape Letter 3
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 distractions, false humility, and twisted motives.
“The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much.” (James 5:16)
Screwtape Letter 2
What 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 and 22) on our website: https://tinyurl.com/CheerUPJourneyToJoy
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Screwtape Letter 1
What 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 to derail new believers (hint: it’s not grand evil—it’s petty distractions).
How the demonic preys on your boredom, cynicism, and even your church habits.
And more.
This isn’t theoretical. Y...
Introduction To The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis
Encore Episodes for Today’s Chaos
In a world of confusion and spiritual warfare, C.S. Lewis’s The Screwtape Letters remains shockingly relevant. We’re bringing back these powerful episodes to equip you with timeless wisdom—exposing the enemy’s tactics and strengthening your faith for the battles we face.
Ever feel like unseen forces are a...
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 through the noise of human expectation with razor-sharp clarity.
You cannot serve two masters. A “servant of Christ” is, by definition, an individual who has drawn a boundary around...
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 approval of the crowds, the religious establishment, or even his own followers. When truth was at stake, He didn’t soften His message to play nice or tip toe around people’...
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 elites. We unpack how His example calls us to be courageous participants in defending the vulnerable and standing for truth in a broken world.
If you are looking for weekly...
Protecting Your Peace
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 that setting limits is an act of wisdom, not a departure from love. We discuss how His example empowers us to guard our mission, protect our time, and ...
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