There are moments in life that become permanent landmarks in our story. Some arrive with celebration and joy. Others come through sorrow, uncertainty, or fear. We remember what happened, where we were, and how life changed afterward.

Yet we also remember the people who were there. We remember who celebrated with us, prayed for us, sat beside us, and helped us take the next step. Their presence became part of the moment and part of the hope we carried forward.

Today on Our Journey to Hope, we will reflect on the defining moments that have shaped our lives, the people who shared them with us, and how God can use those experiences to strengthen our hope and prepare us to bring hope to someone else.

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In this episode of Our Journey to Hope, I explore communitas, the deep bond that forms between people who walk through difficult experiences together. Through Scripture and a personal story of friendship, cancer, prayer, and shared tears, we discover the strength found in faithful presence. Some roads are difficult, but no one has to walk them alone.

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Hope helps us believe tomorrow can be different, while vision gives that hope direction. In this episode of Our Journey to Hope, I explore how prayerful reflection, courage, and one purposeful step can move us forward, even when the road ahead is unclear. We may not see the entire path, but with God’s wisdom and the hope He provides, we can take the next step.

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Sometimes the most powerful invitations are the simplest. In this episode of Our Journey to Hope, we explore three words that have echoed through the story of Jesus: “Come and see.” From the first disciples to the empty tomb, this invitation points us toward the One who gives us hope. And today, our lives can extend that same invitation as others see what Christ can do in ordinary people walking through difficult times with hope.

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Location matters. We’ll pay a premium for a better seat at a ball game or concert because there’s something special about being close. But what about the location of our heart? In this episode of Our Journey to Hope, we explore how drawing near to God changes our perspective, strengthens our hope, and helps us see life’s challenges in the presence of the One who is greater than them.

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In this episode of Our Journey to Hope, we explore how comparing our health, success, families, finances, or circumstances with others can quietly drain away our hope. The problem is often the measuring stick. We know our own struggles from the inside while seeing only the outside of someone else’s life.

 Hope doesn’t require us to be doing better than someone else. Instead of looking around to see who is ahead, perhaps we need to look at where we are, recognize what God has placed in our hands, and take the next faithful step.

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Hope and courage are closely connected. Hope reminds us there is still something ahead, while courage helps us take the next step toward it. In this episode of Our Journey to Hope, we explore how even a small amount of hope can give us the courage to keep moving when life feels uncertain or difficult. We may not need courage for everything tomorrow holds. We simply need enough hope to take the next step today.

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One of the realities of life is that every journey encounters unexpected interruptions. Sometimes it's a traffic jam. Sometimes it's bad weather. Sometimes it's something much simpler, yet just as frustrating—a flat tire.

Anyone who has traveled very far has probably experienced one. You're making good progress when suddenly the vehicle begins pulling to one side. The ride changes. Before long you're parked on the shoulder examining a tire that's lost its air.

Flat tires are part of traveling.

Spiritually speaking, something similar can happen in our walk with Christ. But those moments don't mean we should give up on hope.  In this episode I look at some ways to help us regain our faith, and regain our hope.

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When we think about a cancer center or other such organizatons, we often remember the physicians and nurses who guide us through treatment. Their skill, compassion, and dedication deserve our deepest gratitude. But healing is rarely the work of just a few people.

 In this heartfelt we look behind the scenes to meet the quiet servants whose acts of kindness often go unnoticed. From the smiling receptionist who welcomes anxious patients, to the laboratory technicians, pharmacists, schedulers, volunteers, and the dedicated staff who quietly keep everything clean and running smoothly, each person plays an important role in helping bring hope and healing.

Join us as we celebrate the quiet heroes among us and discover that one of the greatest ways to share hope is simply to notice the people others too often overlook.

Because healing often arrives through many hands...and no one walks alone.

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Have you ever surprised yourself with a thought that seemed completely out of character?

I certainly did.

In this episode, I share something that's been on my mind lately. Before you jump to conclusions, stay with me. What begins as an unexpected question takes us on a journey to one of the most reassuring promises God ever made.

Sometimes the most surprising conversations lead us to the deepest hope.

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Today I have the privilege of welcoming a very special guest, Tommie Washington. Many of you may remember my recent conversation with his wife, Leila Washington. If you haven't heard her inspiring story, I encourage you to visit our podcast page and listen to that episode as well.

 Professionally, Tommie is a two-time Emmy Award-winning designer and animator whose creative work has reached millions of viewers through ESPN. His career has been marked by creativity, excellence, and innovation.

 Currently, Tommie serves as an Associate Professor at Faulkner University in Montgomery, Alabama, where he is developing and teaching a program of study in digital media. He brings a wealth of professional experience into the classroom, preparing the next generation of digital media professionals.

 But today, we're going beyond careers and accomplishments. We're going to talk about something that touches every family at some point in life: hope, caregiving, and faithfully walking beside someone we love through difficult circumstances.

 Tommie brings a unique perspective, not only as an accomplished professional, but as a husband who walked with Leila through her cancer journey. His story reminds us that some of life's greatest achievements never receive a trophy. They are found in quiet acts of love, faithfulness, and hope.

 If today's conversation sparks your interest in digital media or continuing education, I encourage you to learn more about Faulkner University's Digital Media Certificate program by visiting Faulkner's website.  https://www.faulkner.edu/dm-certificate/

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Do you ever wonder if your ongoing struggles mean you've somehow failed God? Have you prayed about the same weakness again and again, only to find yourself discouraged when the battle continues?

In this episode of Our Journey to Hope, we explore the biblical difference between struggling with sin and continuing in sin. Drawing from Romans 6, Romans 3, 1 John 1, and Psalm 37, you'll discover that the Christian life is not defined by perfection but by faithfully continuing to walk with Christ.

If you've ever wondered whether God still has hope for you after repeated failures, this episode offers encouragement rooted in Scripture and the unchanging faithfulness of God.

Our greatest hope is found in Jesus Christ, and every step taken toward Him is a step toward hope.

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Today, I have the honor of introducing you to a new friend and sister in Christ, Leila Washington.

Leila and I share something that neither of us would have chosen, but now use to help others. We are both cancer survivors. We also share something much greater: a deep faith that reminds us hope is always stronger than fear.

Today, Leila serves with the LiveStrong program through the Montgomery YMCA in Montgomery, Alabama.  This program is about helping others regain strength, improve their health, and rediscover hope after cancer. Her story is one of perseverance, faith, and a heart for encouraging others who are walking a similar path.  

I think that like me, you'll find her journey to hope inspiring and encouraging.

You can learn more about livestrong by visiting: 

https://ymcamontgomery.org/programs/outreach/livestrong/

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Sometimes people are challenged to identify with others.  But when you've been through something, or are experiencing it in the moment, there is a clearer pathway to connections.

In this episode I am speaking with Chris McCurley.  Chris is facing a challenge with cancer in real time.  Some of what we speak about is how we can use these kinds of situations to reach out to others in ways we might not have been able to before.  

Chris is also a podcaster.  His show is called, "Dear Church".  It is available on most podcast outlets.  He also has a FaceBook page where you can follow him as he shares his journey to hope.

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Today we're looking at two kings, two failures, and two very different responses when confronted with sin. King Saul and King David both made serious mistakes. Both were confronted by God's prophet. Both faced consequences they could not undo.

 Yet one found a path back to hope, while the other drifted farther from God. Their stories are more than ancient history. They speak to anyone carrying regret, living with consequences, or wondering whether God can still bring good from a broken chapter of life.

 Join me as we explore what made the difference between Saul and David, and how their stories can help us find hope when we cannot change the past.

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In this episode  we explore how we can help others discover hope, sustain it through life’s challenges, and regain it when it feels lost. Learn how listening, our presence, and our compassion become powerful tools God uses to bring hope into real moments of life.

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Life brings moments when the road feels steep, uncertain, and shadowed by circumstances we never expected. In today’s episode, we’ll explore one of the most comforting truths found in Scripture: valleys are part of the journey, but they are never the end of the story.

 Whether you are walking through grief, uncertainty, discouragement, or simply carrying a heavy heart, this episode is a reminder that the Shepherd still walks beside His people.

 So take a deep breath, settle your heart, and join us as we continue moving forward together toward hope. Because no matter how dark the valley may seem, no one walks alone.

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Today we're talking about a moment that changes many lives forever, a brush with death. Whether it comes through illness, an accident, or another unexpected crisis, these experiences have a way of reshaping our perspective and helping us see what truly matters.

In this episode, I'll share part of my own journey through leukemia and reflect on how facing mortality deepened my understanding of hope, faith, and the promises of Christ. Together, we'll explore how life's most difficult valleys can reveal the strength of a hope that reaches beyond our circumstances.

I'm glad you're here. Let's continue our journey toward hope together." 

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Today we're stepping inside the Montgomery Cancer Center in Prattville, Alabama, a place where courage meets compassion, where healing begins, and where hope is offered every single day. At the heart of so much of that hope is one unforgettable man: Dr. Robert Avery.

Dr. Avery is known for his remarkable skill and compassionate care. But he also understands something powerful, healing often comes through laughter too. Because sometimes hope arrives through wise words. Sometimes through excellent care. And sometimes… through sky blue socks covered in bright yellow rubber chickens.

Today, I want to share the story of a doctor who understood that medicine treats the body, while humor and hope help strengthen the heart.

For me, this story is personal. Dr. Avery stood beside me in my own battle with leukemia, offering truth, courage, and hope when I needed it most.

So today, we celebrate a man who brings healing, humor, and hope to countless lives.

This is the story of Dr. Robert Avery, a man of humor and hope.

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Have you ever looked around and been troubled by what you see going on in the world.  It seems like we're surrounded with trouble and dispair. The bad rules and goood seems to be in retreat or defeated.

Well, this has happened for years.  Imagine Noah looking around at his world where everything is evil.  Or, as the subject of this episode, Habakkuk looks around and only sees violence and injustice.  So he turns to God with questions.

In today's episode we look at that and God's response and how that affect us and, what we can do about it.

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Have you ever seen an old piece of furniture, something scratched, worn, and forgotten, transformed into something beautiful and useful again? There’s something inspiring about repurposing what others may overlook.

Today, we’re exploring how God does something even greater with our lives.

No matter our past, our pain, or the broken places we carry, God is the master of renewal. He sees purpose where others may see ruin, and through His grace, He can transform even our hardest seasons into something meaningful.

Join me as we discover how Jesus repurposes brokenness into purpose, and why no life surrendered to Him is ever beyond restoration.

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In this powerful episode of Our Journey to Hope, we explore the deeper meaning behind two often quoted promises: Matthew 6:33, “Seek first the kingdom of God,” and Psalm 37:4, “Delight yourself in the Lord.” Are these verses promises of earthly wealth and comfort, or do they point us toward something far greater?

Together, we uncover how Jesus calls us beyond anxiety over temporary things and into the eternal pursuit of God’s Kingdom, while Psalm 37 reveals that true delight in the Lord transforms our desires until God Himself becomes our greatest treasure.

This episode offers encouragement for anyone wrestling with worry, misplaced priorities, or the search for lasting hope. Discover how seeking God first reshapes our hearts, redefines blessing, and anchors us in the treasure that cannot fade.

When we seek the Kingdom, we find the King. And in Him, we find the hope our hearts were truly made for.

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When I was a young sergeant in the Air Force I was stationed in Turkey on a remote assignment.  My family had to remain at home for the year I was away.  Each day I longed desperately to return home to my family.  I longed for the happy reunion when I would see them face-to-face.   

In this episode if reflect on the hymn Face to Face and the powerful promise it proclaims. Together, we explore what it means to live with a confident hope that one day faith will become sight as we stand before Christ. This episode encourages us to press forward with purpose, endure with faith, and remember that we are all moving toward a promised moment when faith becomes sight as we stand in the presence of the Savior we love. 

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What happens when what we’re hoping for… doesn’t happen?

In this episode of Our Journey to Hope, we explore the powerful difference between hoping for something and hoping in Someone. Drawing from 1 Peter 1:3–5, we’re reminded that while our circumstances may change, our hope does not have to.

It’s natural to hope for better days, restored relationships, or answers to prayer. But when our hope is tied only to outcomes, it can feel fragile and uncertain. God offers something deeper—a living hope anchored in the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

Join us as we discover how shifting our focus from what we’re hoping for to who we’re hoping in brings stability, peace, and confidence—no matter what we face.

If you’ve ever felt discouraged when life didn’t unfold the way you expected, this episode will gently remind you: your hope is not lost… it’s secure.

Because true hope isn’t found in outcomes—it’s found in Christ.

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In this episode we share the powerful and faith-filled story of John Holley, Dean of Technology at Calhoun Community College in Decatur, Alabama—a man whose life reflects resilience, purpose, and unwavering trust in the Lord.

John’s journey through cancer was not just a battle for health, but a walk of faith. In the midst of uncertainty, God met him with strength, peace, and a deeper sense of hope. Today, as a survivor and a brother in Christ, John continues to live out that hope—encouraging others through both his testimony and his leadership.

Serving in higher education, John invests daily in the lives of students, helping them build their futures while quietly pointing to something greater—faith that endures and hope that carries us through life’s hardest seasons.

This episode is a reminder that hope is not found in the absence of trials, but in the presence of God through them.

No matter the journey, no one walks alone—and hope is always within reach.

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In this episode I'm speaking with Mark and Krista Lawley.  Mark and Krista are "preppers".  That's someone who has a future view of being prepared for the unexpected, or perhaps the expected depending on one's view.  They also understand the concept of hope and how it too is a forward looking concept.  

I invite you to join us in this conversation as we look at hope from a prepper's perspective.

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Sometimes all you can do is laugh.  But maybe, we can try laughing first.  There is empirical evidence showing how humor is a vital part of recovering from many illnesses and injury.  Many of us have discovered that it is true.

In this episode I have a conversation with Brad Miller.  Brad has an engaging podcast called, Cancer and Comedy where he seeks to help heal with humor.

Brad is also a cancer survivor so he is coming from a perspective of having lived it. 

Brad offers a free course called Healing Through Hope and Humor.  

You can learn more about Brad, his books, and his podcast by visiting his website at: https://www.cancerandcomedy.com/ 

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We're continuing to look at concepts related to hope. In this episode I look at the relationship between hope and joy.  They more than co-exist.  They fuel one another.

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Previously I began looking at concepts that are connected with each other as we journey to hope.  One such powerful concept is caring.  In this episode I look at the relationship between hoping and caring.  We conclude by looking at how hope multiplies as we share it with others.

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Life is full on concepts that don't seem to be connected.  Perhaps they even appear to be opposites.  I am presenting a series of concpets that are like that.  They seem the opposite of hope.  Perhaps they even look to destroy hope.  But I want to show how sometimes they are connected.

In this episode I look at how anxiety and hope are related, even entertwined.

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Everyone has a story to share and that is worth listening to.  For most, the trials they experienced in early life certainly impact the kind of person they mature into.  Tragically for some, it causes them to experience ongoing pain in adult life and clouds their view of the future.

Not so with my guest today.  Jessica experienced tragic events and ongoing challenges throughout her early life and early development, she overcame them to grow into a remarkable young lady with a clear view of the future.  That view includes helping others with their challenges.

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Isn't it wonderful how people come into our lives and we are changed for the good.  Such is the case with my guest in this podcast.  Bradley Byrne is the former Chancellor for Alabama's 2-year college system.  I had the honor of serving with him on staff.  Later Bradley became one of our congressmen representing the Mobile, Alabama disctrict.  Now he serves as the President and CEO of the Mobile Chamber of Commerce.  Throughout my time serving with him and seeing him serve in other capacities I've always noted how he uses his position to positively influnce others and bring hope.

In this episode you will learn how this great man understands hope and brings it to others.  Thank you Bradley for all you did and are doing now to help others in their journey to hope.

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It is incredibly wonderfu to find that those in significant positions of leadership understand the value of honoring and obeying God.  My guest in this podcast is Congressman Barry Loudermilk of the 11th congressional district from Georgia.  In our discussion we learn about the nexus of his faith and how it has shapped him into who he is today.  We share insights into hope and prayer.

Congressman Loudermilk authored a fascinating book, "And Then They Prayed".  In it he looks at events from our American history that were shapped by prayer.  

His book is available on Amazon at https://a.co/d/03C3mRRt

You can learn more about Congressman Loudermilk by visiting his website at: https://www.barryloudermilk.com/

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The question of what is a Christian is one asked by many.  And unfortunately many misunderstand what it means to be a Christian.

In this episode I offer from God's word what it actually means to be a Christian by looking at the word itself and the characteristics of a Christian.  I conclude with answering the question how do I become a Christian,

This would be a great episode to share with someone you know who is challenged in their life and seeking to know God's will.

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When it comes to hope, all of us are seekers.  We seek to discover, sustain, or regain hope.

In this episode I talk about what a seeker is and how all of us are or should be seekers.  

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Please forgive me for a replay of a previous episode.  I feel it is important to remind us that hope is not impossible for us to find, no matter our situation.  I also want us to reflect on how we understand and seek hope.  

In this episode I look at what it means to be reflective and how the help us in our journey to hope.

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One of the joys of hosting this podcast channel is that I meet incredible people with great insights into the concept of hope.  Some of my guests have given information from a secular perspective; others more spiritual in nature, and even more with a combination of applications.  That is important since hope permeates through all aspects of our life.

In this episode I’m speaking with Lance Mosher who has had his hope challenged and discovered the source of true and lasting hope.  Now he has dedicated his life to helping others discover, sustain, or regain hope.

Lance shares an interesting insight into what hope is.  He describes it as Excited, Eager, and Expectation based on Evidence.  He references three key passages related to hope:  Titus 1:1-3; 1 Peter 1:3-5; and Romans 8:20-25.  I encourage you to read these passages and look at how true and lasting hope is described.

Lance is an author, speaker, and curriculum developer.  You can find more information about him and his work by going to his website at:  https://mosherministries.com.  He also can be found on YouTube by searching for Topical Bible Studies.  

I encourage you to look at these and learn more about true and lasting hope.

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I enjoy finding connections or links between different concepts.  I especially like to do so in scripture.  I will be reviewing a passage, perhaps in God's old law and then recall or discover a connection to it in the teachings of Jesus or the apostles.  This helps prove the inspiration of scripture and keeps it alive in our world today.

In this episode I look at such a connection as I explore the relationship between forgiveness and hope.  Perhaps you need to forgive someone.  Perhaps someone needs to forgive you.  Either way, as we learn to forgive, we also grow in our hope.

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My guest in this podcast are Will and Emily Glover.  At the time of this podcast, Will and Emily are preparing to relocate in Zimbabwe as full time missionaries.  They’ve been successful in this work before.

In our discussion we look at their efforts and we discuss how it impacts on others who are discovering, sustaining, or regaining hope.

In addition to listening to this podcast, I invite you to become part of their work.  Their podcast, Glover Podcast, is available on YouTube.  They also are active on Facebook.

Their YouTube channel is available at:  Glover Podcast - YouTube

Their mission team Facebook is located at:  https://www.facebook.com/zimmissions

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Lonnie Jones is one of the most, as he describes it, "Eclectic" persons I've met.  He is a minister, podcaster, author, SWAT team chaplan, psychologist, husband, and artist...there may be more.

What amazes me is how Lonnie uses all these gifts to glorify God and help those whose hope is being challenged.  Lonnie and I discuss the critical concept of hope and his role in helping others discover, sustain, or regain hope.

Please go to his website:  http://www.lonniejones.org/.  You can find links to all of his projects as well as inspiration for all of us to use what God has graced us with.

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All of us have challenges to our hope at some point in our life.  For some, as in my guest in this podcast, it was significant.  His challenge to hope seemed hopeless.  Yet he was able to discover how to regain hope through incremental processes.  Now, like most of us when we move back onto the pathway of hope, we seek to help others in their journey to hope.

I invite you to listen to my guest, Doug Fleener as he offers wonderful insights into discovering, sustaining, or regaining hope.

You can learn more about Doug and how he can help you in your journey to hope by visiting his webside:  https://startwithwhatif.com.  His soon to be released book titled, "Start With What If" is available through his website and major book outlets.

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It’s always exciting to speak with someone who has found their place in life and are using it to help others.  That’s the idea behind this podcast.  How can we use what we’ve been given by God to help others as they discover, sustain, or regain hope.

My guest in this episode is Myron Bruce.  Myron uses his knowledge and talents to help us grow in hope through song.  We’ll discuss how important it is for our hope, spiritual growth, and support for one another.  Even if you are not someone who has a great singing voice, you will enjoy what Myron has to say.  It may even cause you to bust out in song.

I encourage you to go to Myron's web site and learn more about him.  The website is:  https://singingwiththespirit.com.  

You can contact him directly by email at:  swts2011@gmail.com

Myron is available to travel to congregations or groups to guide them as they strengthen and deepen their worship to our Lord through song.  It isn't a singing workshop.  It is a growing in spirit and truth through our songs workshop.

Myron has written two excellent books about our use of singing in our worship to God and our edification of each other.   One is titled, "This is My Song".  The other is:  "The Splendor of Worship".  They are available on Amazon or through his web site.

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Marissa Bondurant

I continue to be amazed at the phenomenal people engaged in helping others discover, sustain, or regain hope.  My guest in this episode discovered a way to help caregivers with true and lasting hope.  I invite you to listen to her.  Listen to the love and compassion she shares for those special people in our lives.  

Marissa is very active in providing resources for caregivers.  She is an accomplished speaker, writer, and advocate for caregivers.

You can learn more about her through her web site and social media at:  https://marissabondurant.com/

 Marissa book to help caregivers is titled,  “Who Cares For You”.  It is available through her website or Amazon.  I encourage you to purchase a copy, read it, and share it.

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Most of us don’t think about the need for funeral services until there is a death of someone.  We also may not see a connection between a funeral service and hope.  It is counter-intuitive to put death and hope together.  Yet those who serve during the end of life activities, including funeral service directors do impact hope in survivors.  They help form a foundation upon which others move on into the future of their life.

I invite you to listen to the conversation I have with my guest, Beth Johnson, a licensed funeral director as we discuss this critical service at a time when hope is challenged.

Beth is the manager of Rideout’s Prattville Chapel.  You can contact her by phone at:  334-365-5982 or visit online at:  https://dignitymemorial.com.   The Ridout’s – Brown – Service Prattville Chapel is located at 347 East Main Street, Prattville, AL. 

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Friends, please forgive me for replaying an episode from 2023.  I feel that as the season of holidays centering on family and hope that it is fitting to revisit this episode.

This episode focuses on regaining hope when we feel hope is lost.  Hope is not lost.  It may be misplaced or overlooked, but hope remains.  The only time hope is truly lost is when we give it up.

Please listen and share with someone who is facing challenges.  And during this season, let's stay alert to those around us and share our Lord, the source of true and lasting hope.

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There are many ways in which we can help those facing challenges to their hope.  A very successful way is to help them focus their efforts on personal and spiritual growth and to reach out to help others do so as well.  

In this episode I am speaking with Jim Lucas of HomeMission.  His personal motivation and the efforts of this incredible organization is to help bring hope to those seeking to grow.  They focus on helping small churches grow and reach out into their community to bring true and lasting hope to others.  

I invite you to join us in this conversation about HomeMission.  It's not a program, but a culture change.  A culture of bringing hope to those seeking true and lasting hope.

You can learn more about HomeMission by going to their web site:  https://homemission.org.  

You can also email them at:  homemission444@gmail.com

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We've explored what hope is in several of our episodes.  In fact, I always like to ask my guest how they understand hope.  They've always given me wonderful insights.  

In this episode I want to share further some of my thoughts about what hope is and especially, what is the source of true and lasting hope.  It is something that is real, necessary for life, and achievable for all of us.

I invite you to join me.  

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If you’ve followed this podcast you’ve heard me say several times that one of the ways to overcome a challenge to your hope is to get out of yourself and help others.  This almost always brings your hope thrive.

 My guest today has spent his life helping others through many different volunteer activities.  He uses his passion for volunteering to inspire others to do so.  And in doing so, he helps bring a quality of life that might have been unimaginable to others.

 His name is Dan Clouser.  He is an author, podcaster, and volunteer.  You can learn more about Dan and his wife Sandy through their website: 

 https://journeyofmymothersson.com/

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Sometimes we find out what someone is doing for those whose hope is being challenged and it takes our breath away.  Such is the case with my guest in this episode. 

Ashley Pharr is part of an organization that fly patients and caregivers to receive care at no cost.  It began small and now has about 800 flights per year.  

 I invite you to listen to how the founder recognized a need and took what he had to serve others being challenged.  And most of all, they bring glory to God.  And please remember, as Ashley and I speak about, you are not alone!

 You can learn more about how you can be a part of this remarkable effort and how you can receive their services if you have a need by going to their website:  https://pilotsforchrist.net/ 

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Our Lord Jesus stated on several occasions that He would return.  To the apostles and other first century Christians, was the expectation that the  return was imminent .  The return of Jesus is something we look for, perhaps even long for.  Yet here we are, over 2,000 years and He has not returned yet.

How are we to think about that?  How do we handle any doubt we might have about His return?  How do we answer the question about when He will return.

I invite you to join my guest, Brent Missildine and I discuss this important and foundational question.  

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In this episode I have a conversation with Weston Brandon about how he recovered after what is arguably one of the greatest challenges to hope.  Shortly after the premature birth of his son, his wife died.  

Join us in this conversation as you hear how Weston not only overcame this challenge but grew from it into a way to help others discover, sustain, or regain hope.

Weston is an author, speaker, and podcaster who shares a strong message of hope to his audiences.

You can learn more about Weston on his website:  https://www.westonbrandon.com/

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Courage takes many forms.  It often involves doing something that you might be uncomfortable with doing.  In this episode I am speaking with Damien Barber.  Damien is part of a team that is involved in starting a new congregation known as the Compass Church of Christ in Millbrook, Alabama.  Damien and his team are focused on carrying the gospel to those who are finding their hope challenged.

I invite you to listen to the conversation and learn what this effort is about.  And certainly, I invite you to contact Damien to learn more.

You can find out more about this congregation through their web page:  https://compasschurchofchrist.com

 He also hosts a podcast that can be found on YouTube:

 Compass Church of Christ - YouTube

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A commonality among many of those that have gone through or are going through a challenge in life is that they feel compelled to turn around and help those facing challenges on their own.  Such is the case with my guest in this episode.

I am speaking with Ingrid Hanson-Popp.  She experienced the joys and challenges of being a caregiver for her mother.  Through it she gained many valuable insights that she shares with us.  

She also put pen to paper to write a book of memoirs of her mom and her experiences as a caregiver.  

I invite you to listen to Ingrid.  You will gain, as I did, additional insights into the incredibly challenging role of being a caregiver.

 If you wish to learn more about Ingrid and the resources she offers, please visit her website at https://www.droppedpencil.com/.  On her page she shares links to several valuable resources.

 Her book by the title of Becoming Orphans is also available through the web site.  

 Ingrid has a podcast where you can listen to her insights.  It is balled Becoming an Orphan by Ingrid Hanson-Popp and is available through all the major podcast outlets.

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When we face challenges in life, usually health or age related, amoung those who are of the greatest value to us are the non-paid, often family caregivers.  These dedicated individuals help us to discover, sustain, or regain hope in what for many is the most challenging time of our life.

My guest in this podcast is Kristi Horner.  Kristi has been a caregiver herself and is now dedicated to helping caregivers realize they are not alone.  She does this by provided a wide range of information and services for non-paid family caregivers.  She does so through information and resources on her web site, Youtube channel, and several social media outlets.

I invite you to join me in listening to the passion in her voice as she shares with us her insights into caregiving and hope.

You can learn more about Kristi and her organization through the website:  https://www.couragetocaregivers.org/

Also on her website are links to other information outlets.

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There are many remarkable events in the life of Jesus.  In fact, as the apostle John closes his gospel, he states,

"Now there are also many other things that Jesus did.  Were every one of them to be written, I suppose that the world itself could not contain the books that would be written."

In this episode I want to focus on one event early in the ministry of our Lord.  It is the event when He confirmed through His actions the hope He offers.

I invite you to join me in this episode and to share it with others who are facing challenges to their hope.

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In Matthew 25 our Lord gives us an insight into judgment day through the Parable of the Talents.  Now, although in the day a talent was a measure of money, the priniciple Jesus was teaching us was to use what God has given us to glorify Him.

My guest in this episode has been gifted with a wonderful ability to use photography to show us not only the glory of nature, but the glory of the creator of Nature, God the Father.  

I invite you to join me in this podcast as he talks about his ministry.  

Pat has a wonderful web page where he shows some of this incredible work and offers other valuable resources.  In addition to demonstrating his work, he has links to two free newsletters and a link to a book of devotionals.  I encourage you to visit and sign up for his newsletter and consider obtaining a copy of the devotional book.  Here's the link to the web page.

https://visualverse.thecreationspeaks.com/quick-photography-tips/

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I’ve stated many times that all of us have gifts that we can use to help others who are having challenges to their hope.  Sometimes we think we have to do great and wonderful things or have special knowledge and skills.  And yet, more often it is the seemingly small or insignificant things that mean the most.

 In this episode I am speaking with Lorraine Smith about her ministry of sending out cards of encouragement to those beginning their walk of faith.  It might not seem grand and glorious but it is very effective.  Most of all, she is allowing God’s power to work through her and those helping her in this ministry.

 I invite you to listen to this episode.  Listen to the love and passion in her voice as she describes her ministry and its impact.  A large take-away from this is that each of us can and must use what is in our hands to help others 

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There are some things we take for granted because it’s been a part of our entire life and we just don't think about it.  Such is the concept of communication.  Most of us think we’re good communicators, and we probably are, but all of us can improve.  And, as I’m trying to do through this podcast, I want to know how can I can use communication to help others who’s hope might be challenged.

 Dan Streety is my guest on this episode.  He can be classified as an expert in communication.  Dan is the chair of the communication department and assistant professor in the School of Communication and Performing Arts at East Texas Baptist University.   He has an extensive background in using communication in many different applications in business, industry, and even entertainment.  Now he is using his knowledge and skill to help bring true and lasting hope to others as he communicates the love and grace of our Lord Jesus.

 Dan’s perspective is that at its core, all communication is a story and it’s about finding the right message at the right time to the right audience.   He uses that understanding as he blends the concepts of communication and hope and brings them together to help us help others.

 I invite you to join us as together we journey to hope.

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What a delightful and talented guest!

In this eipsode I have a conversation with Addie Ott about her understanding of hope.  She brings excellent insights to help those whose how is being challenged.

I encourage and invite you to listen.  Note the joy in her voice.  Also note the scriptures she offers to help us remember, as she states, God's promises and His faithfulness to us.

You can find Addie's podcast at:   https://www.gentleandlowly.co/podcast

 For connecting with Addie & buying her book (Fellowship Over Followers): https://www.addisonott.com/

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It's very common to find someone who has experienced challenges in their life to look to how they can use the experience to help others.  Such is my guest, Beverly Ross.  Beverly experienced the loss of a child and a personal battle with cancer.  Through it all, although hope was challenged, she held on to her hope and hope flourished.  

Beverly now is the founder and executive director and a counselor with Wise County Christian Counseling.  Through this service and her personal interaction she is helping others whose hope is challenged.

Beverly co-authored a book called, "Scarred Hope".  It is available through Amazon at:  https://a.co/d/3LJfzE9.  

You can learn about the services offered by Wise County Christian Counseling and the resources available on their website:  https://www.wiseccc.org

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In this fourth installment of the series on how grandfathers help instill hope in their children, I am speaking with Russ Knowles.  Russ is a brother in the Lord, good friend, and a granddad.  I’ve always appreciated his insights into other topics, and I think he’ll have some interesting ideas for this podcast. 

 I invite you to listen and be encouraged by Russ’ insights.

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In this third installment of the series on how grandfathers help instill hope in their children, I am speaking with Dr. Steve Wages of the Cloverdale Center for Youth & Family Ministries at Faulkner University in Montgomery, Alabama.  Steve brings a wealth of insights into this topic as both a grandfather and a researcher and teacher.   I invite you to listen to the depth of wisdom from Steve.

In our discussion Steve shares with us "The Grandfather's Prayer."  I've added it to this episode as the transcript.  I invite you to click on the transcript tab to read this short but powerful prayer.

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This is the second episode in the series about how grandfathers help instill hope in their grandchildren.  In this episode I am speaking with Brent Missildine.  Brent is one of our ministers at the Prattville Church of Christ in Prattville, AL.  

As you listen you will hear how Brent and his wife Lisa faced a devastating challenge to their hope as grandparents.  You learn how through it all they maintained and perhaps grew in their faith.  Brent shows us how hope, although challenged by life, is still alive.

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Throughout history the role of grandparents has been vital to the continuation of the family.  In the next four episodes I want to hear from four men who are brothers in the Lord, personal friends of mine, and grandfathers.  We will explore their thoughts on the importance of their role in helping instill hope in their grandchildren.

 In this first episode in the series I’ll explore some thoughts about the importance of grandfathers.  I’ll also be speaking with Steve Johnson.

 I’ve known Steve and his wife Janet for several years and have enjoyed their friendship.  Steve has been a source of encouragement and insights for me as I’ve worked to serve our Lord and continue in my own journey of hope.

 I invite you to listen to the wisdom Steve brings to our topic.

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I am thrilled when I hear passion in the voice of people as they discuss their life and challenges to hope.  Such is the case with my guest in this episode.  I am having a conversation with BT Irwin of the Christian Chronicle Newspaper.  

BT is the host of the Christian Chronical Podcast.  In our conversation he shares the mission of the Christian Chronicle and podcast.  He aslo shares his thoughts on hope.  I invite you to listen to the realization he came to about true and lasting hope as he recovered from the death of his dad.  He truly has a compelling story worthy of our time to listen.

You can learn more about the Christian Chronicle Newspaper and subscribe to it at no cost by going to:  https://christianchronicle.org/.  

The Christian Chronicle Podcast is available through all the major podcast outlets.  

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Challenges to hope come from many different directions.  Some are unexpected and some are cultivated, perhaps not intentionally.  Such seems to be the impact of abuse and alcoholism.  We don’t realize the increasing grip it has until it has that firm, almost unbreakable hold.

But there is hope!  My guest on this podcast is a remarkable woman who is winning the challenge to her hope from alcoholism.  Her name is Abi King and she lives in New Zealand.  Abi shares her story and how she not only defeated it herself but is not helping others in their fight.

Abi has a podcast to help folks with their challenge.  It is called The Sober Connection and is available through most podcast outlets.  She addresses a range of topics to help us understand and overcome addiction and it’s related challenges.  I encourage you to listen as she shares insights and information from her own experiences and from others as they overcome this challenge.

For more information you can visit Abi’s web site and podcast at:  https://www.levelupsobrietycoaching.co.nz/

Remember!  No one walks alone, especially through the challenges of overcoming addiction.  Be the person to be there for someone.

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Suicide is such a tragedy in families and others.  It seems to leave us with a sense confusion and if we are part of the problem.  It also is often very difficult for us to move on.

My guest in this episode experienced the tragedy of their father taking his life when they were teenagers.   Loosing a family member always remains a part of our existence.  It is even more so when it was from a tragedy.  

Heather and her sister Jennifer have found a way to help others by creating a wonderful podcast that discusses this subject.  In it they seek to help others discover, sustain, or regain hope and to let them know that we are not alone.  

I encourage you to listen to their podcast.  It is called, "New Actions Show Healing".  By the way, the initials of this are Nash.  That was their father's last name.  So their show is also a way to honor his memory.

If you are dealing with life situations and have your hope challenged to the point of ending your life, please don't give up hope.  Remember that you are not alone.  Reach out to someone.  There are those who love you and depend on you as a part of their life.  

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I've posted a lot of episodes on my podcast and there have been many that shine above the rest. This one shines very bright.  I have a wonderful conversation with James Early about what it means to love like Jesus and how we can do this.  We share insights and perspectives on how it draws us closer to our Lord and grows our hope.  We share our devotion and service to our Lord through whom we find true and lasting hope.

James is a fellow podcaster, author, and Bible teacher.   James was gracious enough to develop a link to a web site that invites listeners to find out more about him and his podcast, The Bible Speaks to You.

Here's the link to follow:   https://thebiblespeakstoyou.com/journey/

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Those of us that have children know how much we hurt, even physically, when on of our children suffer.  Even the childhood mishaps and scrapes woult tear my heart apart.  I wanted to take all the suffering off of them and bear it.

My guest in this podcast, Tracy Ripley lived through the drama of a child with congenital heart disease.  Through it all she relied on her faith in the love of our Lord.  Tracy knew she was not alone.  This helped her deal with the issues and grow spiritually.

I invite you to listen to her story and her deep faith in a God who is always true to His promises.  Listen to the hope she holds dear in her heart.

Tracy is an author, life coach, and advocate for children with Congenital Heart Disease (CHD).  She wrote a wonderful book called, "Prayer Warrior Mom".  You can learn more about Tracy and her ministry by going to:  https://subscribepage.io/PrayerfulWarriorOpt-In

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If there is anything we share it is that all of us have experienced suffering at some level.  I often marvel at the resiliance and grace others express as I know the suffering they are enduring.  

A question that is often asked is why God allow suffering.  Isn't He all powerful and all loving?  How then can He allow suffering to happen to His greatest creation.

In this episode I try to present some thoughts about this question.  I don't have all the answers.  In fact, I continue also to have questions.  But this I know.  I serve a loving God who gave His Son Jesus to suffer so that one day I and others can see an end to all suffering as we stand in His presence.

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In the book of James in the New Testament, he states in chapter 1, verse 27, that caring for orphans and widows is one indication of pure relition.   My guest in this podcast is living that life as he and his staff provide invaluable services for children and their families.  Shawn Hull is the director of the Cherokee Home for Children in Cherokee, Texas.  He and the staff have dedicated their life to providing care for children to overcome amazing challenges to their hope.

I encourage you to listen to this wonderful story of the home.  Listen to the love and compassion of Jesus coming through his words.  Listen to his passion for helping children and their families overcome their challenges to their life.

You can learn more about the Cherokee Home for Children and listen to wonderful stories from some of their children by visiting their web site at: https://www.chc4kids.org/.  

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The word special is a wonderful word.  It communicates something set aside for a focused purpose.  It elevates someone so we are made aware of their qualities.  Such should be our view of children with special needs.  We can focus on what they contribute to our life.

We often, and rightfully so, marvel when someone adopts a child with special needs.  My guest on this episode went far beyond that as she and her husband adopted three children with very special needs.  They have given these children hope for life when they likely might not have had any.   

I invite you to listen to the joy in her voice as she describes her children.  Listen to the love and comfort she experiences as she realized how they fulfil what James describes as true religion in James 1:27, 

“Religion that is pure and undefiled before God the Father is this:  to visit orphans and widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself unstained from the world.”

I invite you to listen to Valarie’s story.  I invite you to look to see what you’ve been graced with and how you can use it to bring hope to your life and to the life of others.

Valarie also speaks to two special agencies.  The links are below:

Lipscomb Academy Solly School

https://www.lipscombacademy.org/academics/solly-school

Reece's Rainbow

https://reecesrainbow.org/

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It is a joy to interact with those that have a passion for their field.  It is even better when that field is helping others.  Then, on top of all that, it is about helping those that are among the most vulnerable and needful in our society.

My guest in this episode is such a remarkable person.  I am having a wonderful conversation with Sharon Dunlevy.  Sharon is an education advocate for foster children.  In our discussion she explains why this often-overlooked need is so important.  And you’ll hear that it is all about making sure these children have help overcoming the challenges to their hope.  Sharon also provides some practical insights into how all of us can help foster children and those that care for them overcome their challenges.

 You can find out more about Sharon and her interest as well as some valuable resources through her web site. It is worth your time visiting.

 https://sharondunlevy.com/

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My guest for this podcast episode is Ben Bethel.  Ben started life much the same as many of us.  He continued with hopes and dreams like any of us.  He was a part of many of the same life activities.  But because of choices he made, his life took a detour and he began to be caught up in addictive substances and associated behaviors.  As this detour continued and his hopes were challenged, he did not give up hope.  Fortunately, Ben rediscovered the lessons he learned from his youth of true and lasting hope being found in our Lord.

He has now been clean from drugs almost three years.  He is part of the Home of Recovery and Restoration located in Winnsboro, Texas.  He not only successfully graduated from the 9-month program but is now part of the staff.  Ben learned what many of us have discovered.  We know that when we’ve been through challenges to our hope, we feel an intense desire to help others facing similar challenges.

I invite you to listen to this compelling story of rediscovering and sustaining hope.  

If you know someone in a similar situation, please share this podcast with them so they too can rediscover hope.

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I once heard someone say that the only constant in the universe is change.  That's a great way to look at change.  It happens whether we want it to or not.  Nothing stays the same.  There are times when we want change and times when we don't.  Regardless, change happens.

There are many reasons why we don't want change.  Sometimes we do want and need change and have a sense of hope that things will be better.  

In this episode I breifly look at the hope we have in change.  I explore some thoughts about change and then look briefly at the relationship of hope and change.

I invite you to join me and to share this episode with others.

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All of us face challenges to our hope.  Sometimes these challenges come from directions we least suspect.  Sometimes we might not even realize our hope is being challenged.  We know we want something but don't quite know where to look.  Sometimes we also attempt to fool ourselves into believing things are going great while in reality, our life is a dumster fire.

My guest in this episode is a remarkable woman named Ana Murby.  Ana grew up in an environment that should have been supportive.  Yet something was missing.  Unfortunately in her search for hope, she turned in wrong directions and had to deal with the consequences of poor choices.  

I invite you to listen to Ana as she explains how she found true and lasting hope.

Ana is a fellow podcaster.  Her podcast, Honest Christian Conversations can be found at:

https://www.honestchristianconversations.com/

I encourage you to listen to her and others as they share insights into their journey to hope.

Ana is also an author.  She has written several books from a Christian perspective.  One book of special interest is written from a teenager's perspective.  It is a valuable resource for young adults seeking meaning and hope as well as for parents to help understand what our children are thinking and experiencing.  The title is:  "Phobia."  Her books are also available at the link above.

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Unfortunately, all of us face tragedy in life to some degree.  My guest in this podcast experienced the heartbreaking loss of a son. Chandler was a young man full of life with a bright future.  He was the kind of young man all parents wished for.  He was healthy, full of life, loved his family deeply, and was loved and appreciated by many. Then one day tragedy struck, and Chandler lost his life in a traffic accident.

 My guest and new friend, Lisa Espenoza, is Chandlers mom.  She shares her thoughts and actions with us as she worked to recover from her loss.  We discuss how she turned this tragedy into a way to help others get back into life.  The emptiness will always be there but so is the joy of the wonderful memories of her son.  So too is the joy she has as she helps others recover.

 Lisa is an author, coach, and speaker engaged with helping others overcome loss.  She has a blog where she shares her thoughts and experiences.  She also wrote an engaging book called, “First Brush Your Teeth.”  This is a memoir that came out of heartbreak and efforts to regain hope as she daily processed her grief.  

 You can find out more about Lisa’s story and get a copy of the book by going to her web site:  https://www.lisaespinoza.com/ .  I strongly encourage you to do so and to share with others. 

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There are many ways to help bring hope to others.  Perhaps we have a close relationship and can encourage.  Perhaps we know someone that can help when a person’s hope is challenged.  There are so many ways to plant seeds for our Lord.

 In this episode I am speaking with Dennis Doughty.  Dennis is the editor for the Magnolia Messenger.  It is a publication designed to present a wide variety of information about our Lord and His Church.  Dennis and I speak about the Magnolia Messenger and how it helps bring hope to others.  

 I invite you to listen to this podcast.  I also invite you to go to the Magnolia Messenger web page to see what the Magnolia Messenger is all about and to download and read for yourself.  The Magnolia Messenger is presented at no cost.  Also, congregations can obtain printed copies for their membership.

 Here’s the web page:  https://www.magnoliamessengermag.com/ 

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Challenges to hope come in many different forms and from directions we might not expect.  And sometimes those challenges to hope can become encouragements and enhancement to hope. 

In this episode I chat with a new friend, Kim Stilp.  Kim has a compelling story to tell about her son informing them that he was gay.  The family went through a myriad of emotions, including shame and fear.  

Kim shares how she grew closer to her son through this challenge.  Now she is dedicated to helping others facing this situation to continue to love their child while also maintaining their faith.  She gives excellent insights that all of us can learn from.

I invite you to listen to the love and devotion she has for her son and for our Lord. 

Kim has an excellent web site that offers encouragement and valuable resources to help families struggling with this challenge to their hope.  The website is:

https://www.prideandpromises.com/

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Most of us are visual learners.  When we read something, our imagination takes over to form an image.  This helps us learn.  Such is among the many benefits of Appian Media.  This outstanding documentary company produces superior video presentations of biblical lands and events.  And it’s not just me saying so.  Recently they won a very prestigious award for the quality and content of their series, “Out of Egypt.”  I’ve watched this series and was struck by the quality of the production and the content.

 I invite you to listen as I speak with Craig Dehut, a co-founder and COO of Appian Media.  You’ll hear the passion of his commitment to helping us understand and grow spiritually through their efforts to bring to life the events and places found in scripture.

 One of the exciting things about Appian Media is that they make their materials available to stream and download at no cost.  You can find out more about Appian Media by visiting their website:  

 https://www.appianmedia.org/ 

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There are so many questions, concerns, or just life issues that we face as parents.  And just when we think we’re home free, looking to the great times, issues are behind us that we get hit with something devastating.  We have no idea where it comes from.  There’s usually a feeling of what have I done wrong.  Perhaps nothing.  

In this episode I have a conversation with Debbie McNinch about her insights into children dealing with the transgender issue.  She is dealing with it in real time with one of her children.

Debbie offers heart felt insights as a parent of a transgender child.  She offers sound advice for parents, grandparents, or even friends.  She speaks to having a battle plan as we counter the attack on our children.

Debbie has written an excellent book called, “Battle Cry – Love Goes to War.”  It is available through her web site and on Amazon.  In the book she gives details on how to develop a battle plan and put it into action.  It is a war, not a skirmish.  And like a war, sometimes it may take a long time.  

The 5 elements of her battle plan are Worship, Word, Pray, Declare, and Community.  She gives the details of these in her book.

Debbie offers several valuable resources through her web page to help those facing this issue.  Her web page is:  http://debramcninch.com/.  

 We also emphasize we are not alone in our journey to hope.  Debbie offers additional resources to help those feeling alone.  The link is: http://www.battlecrymoms.com/ and http://battlecrydads.com/ 

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It is easy to feel our hope is challenged when we receive a devestating diagnosis of a chronic or deadly disease.  Some even give up hope.  But it doesn't have to be that way.  We can find hope, perhaps especially during these times if we are looking in the right direction.  

In this episode I am speaking with Drew Kizer.  Drew is relatively young and received the diagnosis of Parkenson's Disease.  He offers us insights into how he deals with sustaining, and even growing in hope and how we can help others in this as well.

I invite you to listen to to Drew as he shares his calmness and peacefulness because of his strong foundation of true and lasting hope.

Drew has written several books through Riddle Creek Publishing.  His latest, and the book that addresses his faith is "Sufficient Grace, A Christian Perspective on Chronic Illness."  It is also available on Amazon at:  https://a.co/d/fobollr

In addition to his local work, Drew stays busy writing, podcasting, and speaking at lectureships, gospel meetings, and mission campaigns.  His podcast is called, "Passages" and is featured on Spotify and other podcast outlets.

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There are many different situations in life that some might consider a challenge to hope.  And perhaps they are in some ways.  But sometimes what others think of as a challenge to hope turns out to be a wonderful enhancement to their life.

In this episode I have a conversation with my niece Rene Whitt.  Rene and her husband Eric adopted a beautiful baby named Tylee.  Tylee was diagnosed with Down Syndrome.  Where some might be troubled with this, they embraced the opportunity to share love.  They’ve been rewarded in many ways as a result.

I invite you to listen to Rene as she expresses love, joy, hope, and dreams for a very special young lady.  

Rene also expressed that no one is alone as they raise a child with Down Syndrome.  One of the valuable resources she mentioned is the National Down Syndrome Society.  Their web site offers a wide range of resources.  It is located at:  https://ndss.org/.  By the way, March 21st is World Down Syndrome Day.  

Rene also wrote a very special children’s book about Tylee and also has information for parents to help answer questions about Down Syndrome.  The book is called, “The EXTRAordinary Skye.”  It is available through many online book outlets.  You can also contact Rene directly to obtain a copy.  Her email is:  arwhitt.arthor@gmail.com

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Friends, this is my 100th podcast episode published.  Thank you for listening.  The support and encouragement from so many is deeply appreciated.

One of the joys I experience with my podcast is meeting new friends.  I've discovered there are many wonderful people with amazing talents and stories to tell.  One such person is my new friend, Shara Goswick.  Shara has a podcast herself called, "Life Stories."  It looks at how people are helping other people.  The link to her podcast and other related information is below.

Something that Shara and I share is that we feel compelled to help others whose hope is being challenged in ways we are familiar with or have experienced in some way ourselves.  We encourage others to do the same.  We look at what we have and what we can do and determine how we can use it to help others.  That's how we grow in hope.  We look outside ourselves at what we can do for others.

I invite you to listen and discover what Shara knows, and how you can help others discover, sustain, or regain hope.

Shara's podcast is availabe through all the major podcast outlets or you can listen at:  https://lifestoriespodcast.com/.  

Shara has also written several books that are available on Amazon.  You can search on Amazon for Shara Goswick and find them.  One is a poignant journey with her autistic son.  Another is a 31-day book of positive declarations for young girls.  And she has some very entertaining children's books.  All of these would be wonderful gifts.

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Of all the gifts God gives us, and the one that is the most important, is God's grace.  In this episode I talk about that gift and how we find eternal hope because of it and through it.

Please join me as I look at this incredible gift.  I published a book about various teachings of Paul. This information about God's grace was part of that book.  If you would like to obtain a copy of this book, please use the link below.  All proceeds from this book go to Bibletalk.TV to help further the gospel of Christ.

https://a.co/d/4ku2Bqn

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It is common to see volunteers serving at hospitals, clinics, cancer centers, and other such medical providers.  These volunteers often share the commonality of having received themselves excellent care.  It serves to create in them a sense of wanting to help others who are going through similar treatment.  They share a strong sense of wanting to pay back and pay forward.

In this episode I interview Julie Harris-Fain.  Julie is a cancer survivor and now volunteers so she can help others in their journey to hope.  I encourage you to listen to this sweet servant and hear the confidence and calmness she expresses.  Also listen to how her faith grew as happens to so many of us as we come to the realization of our mortality.

Julie mentions several agencies and organizations that are out there to help folks in their journey.  One is the American Cancer Society Cares.  Their web site is:  https://www.cancer.org/support-programs-and-services/acs-cares.html

Another wonderful agency in our local Montgomery, Alabama area is the Women of Hope.  Their web site is: http://www.thewomenofhope.com/

We mention these because we want folks to know that you are not alone...ever.  Reach out to others as you journey to hope.

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Have you ever wondered why most images of Calvary show three crosses when truly only one cross is important?  I thought about that recently and came to understand the symbolism of not only our Lord's cross, but also the relevancy to remember the other two.

In this episode I share with you my thoughts on why it is important to remember all three crosses.  I hope you listen to this short bonus episode.  I invite you to share your thoughts with me.

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When we hear that hospice has been called in to assist someone, we often think the person is at the end of their life, that there remains no more hope for living.  This is not always true.  Hospice does so much more for a person and his or her family.
 
In this episode I speak two new friends and representatives of Enhabit Home Health & Hospice of Montgomery, Alabama.  They are Colton Edwards, the area manager and  Dr. Sharon Barnes, Chaplain for Enhabit.

We talk about what hospice does to help patients, and their family discover, sustain, and regain hope.  Please note the passion for care as they share with us how they help others discover, sustain, or regain hope during a very personal and emotional time of life.
 
If you are wondering how hospice can help, no matter where you are, you can contact Enhabit Hospice at 877-330-7657.  If they cannot help you directly, they will refer you to someone who can.  Their information is:
 
 Enhabit Hospice

4782 Woodmere Blvd

Suite C

Montgomery, AL 36106

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It is exciting to find someone living their passion in life. My guest on this episode is Dr. Steve Wages, Director of the Cloverdale Center for Youth and Family. You can hear the passion in his voice for his work with families as he has made it the focus of his life. I challenge you to listen for it as well. Steve uses the word legacy in his comments. It is a wonderful goal for us to leave legacy through our family. Steve offers ways to help us in that important and worthy goal.

Among the services available through the Cloverdale Center are workshops, seminars, and materials to help grow families according to God’s blueprint.

You can learn more about the Cloverdale Center by going to:  https://www.faulkner.edu/additional-resources/cloverdale-center-for-youth-and-family/

You can also contact Steve at: (334) 386-7665 or (334) 386-7232. His email address is:  swages@faulkner.edu 

The physical address is:

Cloverdale Center for Youth and Family
Faulkner University
5345 Atlanta Highway
Montgomery, AL 36109

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In this episode I have the honor of discussing true and lasting hope with Kyle Johnson, minister at the Lafayette Church of Christ in Ballwin, Missouri.  We have a detailed discussion about the concept of hope and how we bring it to those with whom we come into contact.

 I encourage you to listen to the calm confidence and conviction he expresses as he explains very clearly how he understands hope and his role in helping others discover, sustain, or regain hope.

 You can learn more about Kyle by visiting the Lafayette Church of Christ web site:

https://lafayettechurch.org/about/ministry-staff/  

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In today’s episode I have the joy of interviewing my dear friend Madolyn Lewis and my new friend Eddie.  They are associated with the Christian Student Center in Moorhead, Mississippi.  Their efforts are significant in introducing students and the community to lasting hope found in our Lord and helping them remain faithful. The student center was a life-long dream and mission and now looks to a bright future with a new generation of leaders.  

 Listen to the passion for service to our Lord and others as they tell us about the mission of the student center.  Listen to the love they share for our Lord and the students they serve.  Listen to the joy as they see the results of helping others in their journey to hope.

 If you are interested in learning more about the Christian Student Center, you can visit their Facebook page at:  https://www.facebook.com/CSC.MDCC/.  They are also found on Twitter at @CSCMDCC. 

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Among the things I enjoy as a podcaster is meeting fascinating individuals and making friends.  Such is the case in this podcast as I am chatting with someone who is also a fellow podcaster, a fascinating guest, and a new friend.  I hope you’ll listen as Phil Rizzo and I discuss his podcast, his thoughts on hope, and how he helps others discover, sustain, or regain hope.  I invite you to listen and to be challenged by his insights.

Phil is the executive producer of the podcast, Light ‘Em Up.  He focuses on the U.S. criminal system, crime scene investigation and leadership.  His objective is to advance the cause of the truth and equal justice for all while examining up-close and personal the injustices in our criminal justice system. 

As he says on his show, “Like it or not the truth disturbs – the truth divides – but ultimately the truth delivers”.   

His podcast is featured on https://newsly.me .  It is also available at https://lightemup.buzzsprout.com and can also be found on all major podcast outlets.  

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In my continued searching for deeper understanding about hope I come across many excellent thoughts from a wide variety of sources.  Recently I read a poem by Jan Richardson from the book, "The Cure for Sorrow: A Book of Blessings for Times of Grief."  I hope you'll join me as I read this poem and speak to some of the perspectives she brings.

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Please forgive this as a rebroadcast of a previous episode from 2023.  I felt it would be a good idea to reach back and revisit foundational information on the concept of hope.  In this episode I offer an explanation of what hope is and the various stages we journey through as we go from hope sparked to hope sensed, and finally hope seen.

Over the past two years of this podcast I've had the wonderful opportunity to visist with several individuals that offer their insights into the various manifestations of hope.  I've also had opportunities to speak with individuals whose hope is being challenged.  And most wonderfully, I've spoken by individuals who have overcome severe challenges and are on their way through hope seen.

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A question that often comes up is whether something is according to God's will.  It is certainly a good idea to seek God's will in everything.  However, sometimes we might feel that it is difficult to determine exactly what God's will is.  And sometimes a person might hesitate in making a decision for fear of going against God's will.  

In this episode I look at an aspect of God's will.  I look at whether God has a detailed and rigid plan, or is more generalized so that it accomodates our freedom to chose.

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As the title states, it is easy to draw conclusions based on how something or someone looks.  An initial look at my guest Bradley McGlothlin may cause some to outright reject him as a hopeless case and certainly someone who we would not be able to help in their journey to hope.  But thankfully someone came into Bradley's life at the moment that was right and guided him to true and lasting hope.  

In this episode Bradley shares with us his time of hopelessness, even to the point of attempting suicide and how he discovered hope.  We'll hear how he is now using his life to helping others.  Listen to the passion in his voice as he now has changed his focus.

I want to reemphasize one more thing.  Our Father in heaven loves us all no matter our situation.  And when we become a seeker, He will bring the teacher to us.  This clearly happened in Bradley's life.  

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One of the wonderful things about being a fellow believer in our Lord is the life-time relationships we enjoy.  Such is the case with my guest in this episode.  I have a conversation with Dr. Bill Allen.  Bill and I have known each other since 1980 when I was a young NCO in the Air Force stationed at Lackland Air Force Base.  Bill was our pulpit minister at the Lackland Terrace Church of Christ in San Antonio.  

Bill and I discuss the power and joy of hope and how we are not alone in our journey to hope.  We have a loving and faithful Lord, each other, and fellow believers.  

I invite you to listen as we chat about why we have hope.  Our desire is to help all find the hope we have because of our confident assurance in the love and grace of our Lord.

Bill is currently the minister at the West Erwin Church of Christ in Tyler, Texas.  He hosts a regular online class through Facebook.  He invites everyone to tune in and to follow him.  

The location is: https://www.facebook.com/bill.allen.56614 

You will be enriched and grow spiritually by the wonderful message of hope be brings to all.

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All of us have faced challenges to our hope, perhaps even to our life.  And as we've overcome those challenges we now are in a position where we can help others.  It is one of the best ways to strengthen our own hope.  

In this episode I give some insights into how we can help others when their hope is challenged.  We may not have all the answers, but we can be there.

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In this series of discussions we've looked at Satan's overal strategies of trying to prevent us from being a child of God, or to weaken or destroy our faith and influence.  In doing so, he seeks to seperate us from God therefor hurting God.  We also stated that he uses a variety of tactics to achieve these strategies.  We've looked at three primary tactics, pride, deception, and doubt.  

In this episode I'm looking at a variety of other tactics Satan uses against us.  We've all experienced these to some level.  We can defeat Satan's use of all of these tactics if we will remain faithful to our Lord.  

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Satan employs three foundational tactics to cause us to sin and seperate us from God.  We've looked at two of these, pride and deception.  In this episode I look at how Satan uses doubt as the third element of the triad of tactics.

We'll look at what doubt is and how Satan knows that if he can cause us to doubt then we are well on our way to rejecting our Lord.

We'll also look at how we can fight against this tactic and remain faithful to our Master and gain the hope He offers.

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Someone once said that a half-truth is a whole lie.  We hear a lot of lies and half-truths, especially when it comes to spiritual things.

In this episode I continue to look at how Satan attacks us with various tactics.  When he does, he is robbing us of true and lasting hope.  I'm looking at how Satan uses deception to get us to believe lies and half-truths.

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One of my favorite hymns is, “My Hope Is Built On Nothing Less.”  This hymn was written by Edward Mote in 1834.  It is a joyful hymn expressing how our true and lasting hope is found in our Lord, Jesus the Christ.

 In this episode I’m speaking with Mike Wison, Dean of Online Studies for the Sunset International Bible Institute.  Mike and I speak to the concept of how we find true and lasting hope in our Lord.  

 Mike discusses what hope is, what happens when hope is challenged, and how we regain hope that we feel is weakened or lost. 

 To learn more about Mike and the Sunset International Bible Institute go to:  https://www.sunset.bible/online-studies.  There you will find information about the school and how you can participate as you journey to hope and help others in their journey.

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Does your life seem to be up and down, inside and out?  Well, you are not experiencing something all by yourself.  All of us have experienced life, as my guest describes it, as living on a pogo stick.  It goes up and down and doesn’t seem to be moving forward very much.  And sometimes it feels like we loose balance and fall off.

All of us face challenges to hope.  One major challenge is we lack vision or our vision has become impaired by life events.  

 I am speaking with a new friend, Steve Gamlin.  Steve describes himself as “The Motivational Firewood Guy®.”  He blends back-to-basics positivity, visualization and humor teaching his clients to see their desired outcomes, understand their why, and build action plans to achieve them.  

In this episode we will look at importance of hope and vision and their relationship to each other as we journey to hope.

To learn more about Steve, please visit his website at https://stevegamlin.com.  You can also visit his podcast, The Vision Board Guy Podcast!  It is available through all major podcast outlets.

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One of the most difficult issues facing many families, not only in our culture, but in other’s as well is the issue of transgenderism.  It has the potential and has all too often ripped apart the fabric of families. As a minimum it adds stress to the development of a person and their continued relationships.

 It also has the effect of causing a sense of hopelessness for families as they watch a a loved one deal with it.  They themselves may not know what to think or do to face the issue.

 In this episode I’ve invited Dr. Rubel Shelly to speak about transgenrism and  how we can help bring hope to families dealing with the issue.  It is my desire to bring understanding and peace as well as continue to foster hope through this challenge.  He shares with us his insights into this issue from a researcher and writer’s perspective along with his knowledge and experience with God’s word.  

Dr. Shelly is an accomplished College professor, college president, Bible teacher, preacher, and author of several book and articles.  He has authored two books that address transgenderism.  

 Dr. Shelly has written two interesting and informative books on this subject.  They are, 

“The Ink is Dry” and 

“Male and Female God Created Them.”  

Both books are available through Amazon and Kindle, and other book outlets.  Dr. Shelly has also produced several videos where he teaches on the subject.  These are viewable on YouTube.  

 I also invite you to listen to the Radically Christan podcast  A Biblical Response to LGBTQ+ Claims with Rubel Shelly 

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All of us express pride in some way.  Sometimes this is not a harmful or bad thing.  But pride can also be harmful.  

In this episode I continue talking about how Satan uses various tactics to seperate us from God by causing us to sin.  A common way he does this is through our pride.  We must be careful to not let our focus on self come between us and God.

We will look at what pride is, the dangers of it, and how we can overcome harmful pride.

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Sometimes challenges to our hope discourage us from continuing to try.  Sometimes they even interfere with our desire to find and do God's will.  

As we face these challenges to our hope, we must remember that the source of our challenges is not our Lord, rather it is Satan.   

In this episode I want to speak about three strategies Satan uses against us and how we can stand strong when challenged by him.

By the way, I made an error in one of my scripture references.  I stated Psalm 37:37.  I meant to say, Psalm 37:23-24.  The transcript is correct.  I aplogize for this mistake.

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It is a wonderful thing when we discover the passion for our life.  So many times folks will flounder around looking for purpose and meaning in their life.  This is not so with Bill and Kathy Hardy.  They not only discovered their purpose and meaning in their life, they are living it every day.  

Bill and Kathy are part of a ministry called the "Gospel Sharing Ministries."  This ministry looks to help congregations develop the knowledge and skills to fulfill the mandate from our Lord to take the gospel to all.  But not just gaining that knowledge and skill, but how to put it into practice.  Bill uses the expression of getting into the game.  We also discuss how this ministry helps others discover, sustain, or regain hope, true hope, found in our Lord Jesus.

I also encourage you to listen to the passion in their voices as they share what this ministry is and their role in it.

If you want to know more about this ministry and how you can help or be a part of it, please visit the web site:  https://gospelsharingministires.com.

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We've stated many times in the episodes of this podcast that all of us face challenges to our hope.  Some folks may perhaps be facing a significant challenge for the first time in their life.  Others have faced various challenges and have learned to deal with them as life moves on.  As we do face challenges and learn from them, we usually can't help but look around for others we can help with their challenge.

In this episode I am joined by a brother in Christ, friend, and fellow Sojourner, Chuck Basaldua.  Chuck is facing a challenge but as you listen to him you hear the quiet, deep, and strong faith he has because of his relationship with our Lord.  We discuss how that is the source of true and lasting hope.  You will hear how, as many of us have discovered, that the challenge is actually a gift. 

 If you ever have the opportunity to meet this gentle man he will great you with a smile and his customary greeting, “Happy Lord’s day!”

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The English language, and perhaps other languages as well has many words that have different meanings.  One such word is the word apologetics.  To many folks, the word suggests the idea of apologizing for something we’ve done wrong.  But this word has a much deeper meaning, especially in relation to looking to discover, sustain, or regain hope.

In this episode I am speaking with Eric Lyons.  Eric is the Executive Director of Apologetics Press located in Montgomery, Alabama.  Eric will speak to what the word apologetics means, why it is important, and how it supports true and lasting hope.  As you listen to Eric note the confident assurance he has in our Lord.  This is at the heart of true and lasting hope.

If you want to learn more about Apologetics Press, please go to their website https://apologeticspress.org.  

You will find a treasure trove of resources to help your own understanding of God’s truth and how you can help others build their faith and hope.

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Whenever I’m speaking with someone who is facing challenges to their hope, that they are not alone.  We are together in our journey to hope.  Quite frequently there are those whose environment, situations in life, and their singular efforts can lead to challenges in their hope.

In this episode I’m speaking with Clayton Johnson, a gospel preacher for the Carbon Valley Church of Christ.  Clayton serves a small congregation in a relatively large area that has a lot of secular influence.  Because of this, the small congregation where he serves could easily feel that they are all alone.  But Clayton realizes they are not.  They have our Lord’s spirit working with them, they have each other, and they have the encouragement and support of many others as they show the grace, love, and compassion of our Lord to a community starving for our Lord.

I invite you to listen to what Clayton tells us about his challenges and how he and those that serve with him rise to meet them.  I very much appreciate them for their “fidelity to our Lord’s mission”.  

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In this episode I am speaking with a young man who was facing a lot in his life that could lead to hopelessness.  It may not have been conscious on his part, but this young man was a seeker.  One thing I know for certain is that the Holy Spirit will always bring the seeker and teacher together.  We may not realize it in the moment.  And we might not even realize it until much later.  But that is the way God works.

Tim Henry had a very troubling background.  His environment was not a normal one but for so many, it is a familiar story.  A broken family, physical and emotional abuse, no direction in life are ways he could be described.  But then he met Arthur.  A man serving God who recognized the potential Tim has for our Lord.  He mentored Tim and gave him direction and purpose by introducing him to our Lord. Then Holy Spirit took it from there.  I’m reminded of the Parable of the Sower.  Tim was fertile ground that allowed him to grow.

I invite you to listen to Tim’s story.  Listen to where he’s been and the direction he’s headed now.  Listen to his transition from possible hopelessness to hopefulness due to a teacher helping a seeker.

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One of the blessings all of us share is to have wonderful friends who encourage and support us in our life.  Arthur and Sandy Barry have been friends with us since 2016 when we came to know them through an evangelistic effort we shared in Pennsylvania.

In this episode I am speaking with Arthur about his work in Sayre, Pennsylvania to bring hope to a small community.  We discuss what the community is like, his role as an evangelist, and the challenges he faces in his work.

If you are interested in learning more about the work in Sayre and perhaps joining with them you can visit their website and Facebook page.

Web:  https://valleycitieschurchofchrist.org

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/valleycitiescoc

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As we continue in our journey to hope, it becomes obvious that faith plays a major role in the direction and success in which we travel.  Faith and hope are intertwined and supportive of one another.  As our faith grows, so to does our hope.  And as our hope grows, so to does our faith.

In this episode, I look at faith as a matter of choice.  I will explore a bit about what hope is and then I will look at two examples related to faith.  One is a true example of faith that was gained, weakened, and restored.  The other is considered a non-example of faith.  This individual’s faith was misdirected and as a result, he lost his faith.  

I encourage you to listen to this presentation and make a wise choice regarding not only your faith, but also where you hope lies. 

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It's not unusual to feel alone and overwhelmed when life throws challenges at us.  We also may feel in these moments that these challenges pile on seeming to crush us by their number and weight.  It is in these moments that it is very important to remember that we are not alone.

I recently came across a poem by Amar Amarvani called, "The Hope Poem".  I want to share that with you along with another poem you probably know and might be able to quote.

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We all have knowledge, skills, and experiences that we can use to help others discover, sustain, or regain hope.  We might not recognize these in ourselves, but they are there.  

In this episode I have a conversation with Don Moore, Assistant Executive Director for the Lads to Leaders organization.  We discuss what Lads to Leaders is and how it contributes to helping others challenged in their hope.

The Lads to Leaders and Leaderettes group is focused on helping young people develop knowledge, skills, and experiences in leadership while also helping them grow in their faith.  These experiences help form a foundation of faith from which they can build a lifetime of service to our Lord, His Kingdom, and others.

You can learn more about the Lads to Leaders program by visiting their website at https://www.lads2leaders.com.  You can also call their office at 334-215-0251. 

Their Facebook page is also available at: https://www.facebook.com/ladstoleaders

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A lot of us learn or think in some sort of pattern.  We find comfort in patterns to help us understand and live our life.  We can learn outside of a pattern, but it helps to have one.

 In this episode, I want to look at a pattern that will help us understand a bit about Christianity.  There are a lot of thoughts out there about what Christianity is.  Most have a pretty good idea, but some have no idea, and some have misconceptions about Christianity.  I want to look at three critical elements of Christianity in this episode to help us understand what Christianity is about.  I call them the three C's of Christianity.  We'll also look at how they work together to form a pattern to help us understand.

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You've heard it expressed in some form or another that everything has a cost or that nothing is truly free.  This is applicable to true and lasting hope.  True and lasting hope is found only in our Lord Jesus Christ.  

The hope most people have is a vague form of wanting something to happen or not to happen.  There is nothing inherently wrong with this.  We all use the word hope in this form.  But that kind of hope is short lived and doesn't generally have a plan forward.  

The other kind of hope, the one we all long for, is true and lasting hope.  That has a plan.  It also has a cost.  It cost Jesus His life as He died for us on the cross.  

In this episode I discuss what that means to us as we seek true and lasting hope.  It is something we can have now.  It brings a change in our life as we grow in awareness of our hope and draw closer to our Lord.

It is my desire that you listen to this, especially if you are looking for true and lasting hope and the peace it brings.  If you do have that hope, then share it with others.

To learn more about hope, please visit my website at:  https://ourjourneytohope.com.

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In this episode I want to look at a character known to many who traveled from hopeless to hopeful through his interaction with Jesus.  This man was willing to sacrifice his dignity to get a chance to see Jesus.  Of course, I'm talking about what is a favorite Bible story for many.  I'm talking about Zacchaeus. 

Perhaps you are facing rejection and lonliness.  Or you know someone who is.  I invite you to listen to this incredible journey and what we can learn for our journey to hope.  I also invite you to share this episode with others.

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Everyone of us have a past that has elements we are ashamed of, or regret.  Some have extreme situations from which they are seeking to grow out of.  Another point to note is that when something has become a part of who we are, it is not easy to change it.  It usually takes what is known as a significant emotional event.  

 In this episode I have a conversation with Aaron Anderson about such a journey to hope. Aaron is the director of the Home for Recovery and Restoration located in Winnsboro, Texas.  This incredible organization is committed to helping men that have been imprisoned for substance abuse to return to life.  For some, it is the first time in their life that they have hope.  While in the home, these men receive encouragement to maintain sobriety but more importantly, they hear the good news of true and lasting hope found only through Jesus Christ.

I encourage you to listen to Aaron's compelling story as a drug and alcohol abuser himself and how he made his journey to hope and how he is helping others in their journey.

You can learn more about the Home for Recovery and Restoration by going to their web site at: https://homeofrecovery.org/ .

Co-located with the Home of Recovery and Restoration is the Lambs Academy of Biblical Studies.  Their website is: https://www.thelambsacademyofbiblicalstudies.com/

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Scripture, God's word is serious.  It communicates to us how God created us, how sin came into the world, and how He made the way back to Him possible through Jesus Christ.

Yet God also created us in His image with all the emotions we experience.  Among those is the ability to see humor in things.  And although scripture is serious, sometimes God uses forms of humor to help us understand His message and His will for us.

In this episode I have a conversation with my friend Phillip Treat.  Phillip is a minister for the Eastern Hills Church of Christ in Marshall, TX.  Philip has the ability to understand God's word and how to help us grow spiritually as we too come to understand and apply more of it.

I invite you to listen as we share example of how God uses humor in His word.  And in doing so, we come to discover, sustain, or regain hope.

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One of the best ways to discover, sustain, or regain hope is to be there for others.  There are no individuals of greater importance than our caregivers who help take care of us as we face challenges in life.  Many caregivers don't expect to be in that role and find themselves with limited knowledge and resources.  
 
 My friend Judith Henry has written a wonderful book called, "The Dutiful Daughter's Guide to Caregiving."  She wrote this book from her heart and experiences as she was in the role of a caregiver for her parents.  She brings a wealth of practical and poignant content delivered with a touch of humor.  
 
 I highly recommend you read this excellent book and share it with someone who is facing this challenge in their life.
 
 The book is available on Amazon, or you can go to her website at:  https://www.judithdhenry.com/.
 
 Judith also has a very enjoyable podcast called, "One Mouthy Dame."  This show is aimed at women in their 60's, 70's and beyond.  It is delivered with Judith's customary mix of sincerity and humor.
 
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In this presentation I want to discuss briefly three gifts, wonderful gifts, powerful gifts, that fully equip us to serve our Lord and to help each other.  These three gifts form a holy triad:  Faith, Hope, and Love.

I want to briefly explain a bit about them but mostly, I want to focus on how they work together to strengthen and equip us for our journey to hope.

The most known passage that speaks to the three of these concepts is 1 Corinthians 13:13. 

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It is easy to feel fear when we are bombarded daily with such negative input.  We hear it from our news sources.  We hear is from our friends, co-workers, and even family.  It is not wonder then that fear can have such a presence in our life.  But we can break away from fear.  We can embrace fearlessness.  

In this episode I share some things I've learned about being fearless.  I don't cover everthing on the subject but I do point out how we can remove fearfullness and dwell in fearlessness. 

I hope you'll join me in this episode and I hope you'll share it with others.  

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Sometimes, even with our best intentions, what we offer someone isn't what they need.  What they need is to just "walk with me."

I came across this poem sometime back as I journeyed through cancer treatments.  I'm so very thankful for the many who did walk with me with abundant love.  

The transcript for this poem is included.

One last thing, remember that none of us walk alone as we travel in our journey to hope.  Let's be there to walk with someone.

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I have had the honor and pleasure to get to know and work with Feroze Baksh from the  Georgetown, Guyana area.  Feroze is an evangelist in that area helping to teach the gospel of Jesus and by that, to bring true and lasting hope to others.

Feroze faces many challenges in his work.  He shares with us his story of how he was converted to Christ and the persecution he faced from his family and others around him.  He made the journey from Islam to Christianity, and it cost him dearly.  But as the story unfolded, Feroze continued to learn and teach others.  Now he has a television program that reaches thousands each week with the message of hope.

He is a bit diffiicult to understand in some parts of the podcast due to his accent and the internet connection between the United States and Guyana, but you can't help but hear the conviction and hope in his voice.

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There are so many remarkable events in the life of Christ.  We spend years studying them and drawing an application for our lives.  In this episode I want to look at one of these events that occurred towards the end of our Lord's life yet hold great significance to us.  I'm speaking of the interaction between Jesus and one of those crucified with Him.  There was something very unique that happened during this interaction, something that is not recorded anywhere else in scripture.  Please listen to find out about this remarkable moment and what it means to us.  
 
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This episode marks one year since I began my podcast.  It has been a wonderful journey.  I have enjoyed tremendously the guests I've had, the insights I've gained and shared, and my personal growth in knowledge of hope.

I wanted to briefly chat about how I began my podcast and a bit about why I started it.  I am looking forward to many more opportunities to help others discover, sustain, or regain hope.  I also continue to give glory to God for all He grants me as His child.

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As I've gotten older I've noticed how much joy I have in seeing young married couples begin life together.  They are full of love, joy, and hope as they grow in their relationship.

Such is the case with Nic and Isabelle Cavender.  I recently met this couple at our congregation and saw how special they were.  I also saw how much they reminded me of my wife and I as we began our life together.

I invited Nic and Isabelle to be guests on this podcast to discuss their understanding of hope as a young married couple.  They provided wonderful insights and helped me understand some things I had not thought of.   Something I noticed immediately in talking with them and I think you'll hear it also is the hope and joy they express naturally as they share their thoughts.

If you are interested in learning more about hope please visit my web site at https://ourjourneytohope.com.  

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It may seem odd that we would find hope through worship when it is often seen as an activity in which we should look outward to God.  But like other things, God provides us benefits in this activity.  

In this episode I discuss with David Barker, minister for the Midway Church of Christ about how we find hope through our worship to God.  We look at what hope is and how the activities of worship help rovide hope.

I invite you to learn more about hope by visiting my web site at:  https://ourjourneytohope.com.  I also invite you to give me feedback using the link above.

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In this episode you will hear the passion and excitement in the voice of Tim Hodge as he tells us the story of Rainbow Omega and how it brings hope to individuals and their families in unique and wonderful ways.   Rainbow Omega is a wonderful organization with an unusual name.  But as you will learn from this episode, the name is perfect for what they do. Even their physical address communicates hope:  

100 Hope Drive
Eastaboga, AL
36260

 For more information about this incredible organization, please visit their website at:  
https://rainbowomega.org/.  You can also follow them on Facebook

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It has been noted that the more hope we have the more motivated we are.  Sadly, the opposite is also true.  If we feel we have no hope then our motivation wanes or is nonexistant.  

In this episode we look at the relationship between hope and motivate.  We look at how we can develop motivation and how we can recapture motivation when it begins to wane.

My guest, Keith Kasarjian is a world travler.  He is the Director of Extension Studies for the Bear Valley Bible Institute and travels throughout the world helping establish preacher and teacher schools.  

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We've stated in several episodes that true and lasting hope is found in our Lord Jesus Christ.  And until we put on Christ through our repentance and baptism, we don't have that true and lasting hope.

Part of the elements that God requires for us to be granted salvation from our sins is repentance.  This word is sometimes misunderstood.  For example, some might think repentance means they need to get their life right and then they can turn to our Lord.

In this episode I discuss with Brent Missildine what true repentance is, it's importance, and the result of it in our relationship with Christ.  You will hear several scriptures refered to in this podcast.  Here is a list of the main scriptures referred to:

• 1 Peter 1: 3-5
• John 3
• ephesians 4
• Colossians 3
• Matthew 4:17
• Mark 1:14-15
• Luke 24:46-47
• romans 6
• Luke 9:24
• 2 Corinthians 7:9-10
• Luke 15

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Becky has been a guest before (Season 1 - Episode 20) where we talked about the healing of humor.  She is a remarkable person with a tremendous spirit.  I think you will discover as I did that you feel like you've known her for years as a good friend. 

In this episode Becky and I discuss a new venture she started that is aimed at helping folks going through challenges in their life, cancer or otherwise, and for those acting as care givers.   She has started sharing with others the joy and value of journeling.  She provides tools through her Amazon account that are excellent tools to help folks get started or to continue journeling.  She also shares her future plans for other resources that will help those being challenged and those helping them.  These plans include include a children's book to help them deal with challenges their loved ones are facing.

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Here's where you can learn more about Becky and her resources:

amazon.com/author/beckybeggs

Email: Beckybeggs@msn.com

Instagram:  beckybeggs
Facebook: becky palmer beggs

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Perhaps you've heard it said many times that we find true and lasting hope through God's word, the Bible.  You may even have heard it often enough the it is easy to tune it out.   I like to think you want to know God's word but not sure where to begin reading or understanding it.

In this episode I have a discussion withe Dale Jenkins about how we find hope through God's word.  We discuss some views on hope and how it is a thread that runs throughout God's word.  Dale also speaks to where to start and some tips for helping to understand God's revealed word.

Dale is a gospel minister but he also spends time teaching others how to use the Bible.  He and his brother Jeff have a web site called, "The Jenkins Institute" where he shares resources to help us grow in our knowledge and ability to apply God's word in our life.  He is also passionate about helping us help others to discover, sustain, or regain hope by understanding God's word.

You can learn more about this at https://www.thejenkinsinstitute.com/ .  

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Music and singing have always been part of efforts to motivate and stimulate us.  Even in our entertainment, we see the importance of songs.  For example, we hear a song from a movie and are immediately transported to that movie.  Military bands serve to spur on soldiers.  Highschool bands spur on teams to keep going.

The same is true in our spiritual songs we use in worship.  They not only help us offer our worship to God, but they also encourage us, teach us, and sometimes, convict us.  

In this episode I discuss with Jason Green a bit about the importance of singing in our praise and worship activities.  We also talk about the impact of our singing on others as we help folks discover, sustain, or regain hope.

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Imagine being brought before a judge for a crime that you are completely guilty of.  You know the law and know you must be punished.  You can only hope that the judge will show mercy.  

Such is the situation for a woman brought to Jesus for a crime that in that time was punishable by death.  She dared not hope for mercy.  Yet our Lord demonstrates his love and compassion as he grants this poor, hapless woman grace, mercy, and forgiveness.  He takes her from hopeless to hopeful.  

We'll also look at how this situation applies to us as we stand before our Judge with a contrite heart.

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We've discussed in the past about how it sometimes takes courage to have hope.  I've discovered that it also takes patience to see hope truly realized.

Often we want something and we want it quickly.  When we are especially dealing with a challenge to our hope, we seek immediate relief.  We might even wonder if God is truly listening to us in these moments.  

In this episode I have a discussion with Raymond Elliott about patience and hope.  Raymond is a retired preacher of God's word with a career that expands decades.  He also served as an elder in the church by which he brought counsel and comfort to many.

I consider Raymond to be a mentor as well as friend.  He has guided me through my spiritual growth to help me as I seek to be a true and faithful servant to our Lord.  He's done this for many.

I think you'll enjoy listening to the wisdom and strong faith of this kind and wonderful man that many of us have come to love over the years.

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Taking care of children is among the most noble and important activities in which we can be engaged.  Children offer so much to our lives.  A major thing they bring to us is hope.  At the same time, one of the most tragic things is a child whose hope is challenged.

In this episode, I'm speaking with Chris Moran, Director of the North Alabama Chrisian Children's Home in Florence, Alabama.  Chris and I talk about their mission and how they help children and their families discover, sustain, or perhaps regain hope.

This program is personal to me.  I was reared in an orphanage for seven years in the 1950's and 60's.  I understand and appreciate the North Alabama Christian Children's Home.

If you want to learn more about the home and how you can be a part of it, go to their web page at:  https://www.nacch.com.

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In this episode I am sharing an excerpt from my book, Journey to Hope.  I look at two seemingly unrelated events in the life of Christ where He heals two men of paralysis.  

I will talk to the similarities and differences in these two events and what we can learn from them.  We'll focus on the most important point in these two events and how that applies to us today.

If you want to read more about hope, please consider purchasing a copy of the book, "Journey to Hope".  It is available through Amazon.  It is also available through Kindle.  

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We've held the position throughout all of our podcast episodes that true and lasting hope is found in our Lord Jesus Christ.  We learn about our Lord through Bible study.  But sometimes folks may feel that they don't know where to begin a Bible study or even how to study the Bible.  The World Bible School is a wonderful resource to help in this effort.

Also, some folks are described as seekers.  This means they realize there is more to their life or they are seeking true meaning for their life.  Again, the World Bible School helps guide them to the answer.

The World Bible School offers a variety of interactive Bible studies either through traditional paper based methods or online studies.  These courses are available at no cost and are designed for different levels of knowledge whether a beginner or advanced studies.  Each student is guided through their studies by a knowledgable and experienced study helper.

If you are interested in becoming a student you can enroll by going online to www.worldbibleschool.org.

If you are interested in being a study helper, please go online to www.worldbibleschool.net

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