Only Hope with Caroline Thornton

In this episode of the Only Hope Podcast, Caroline Thornton delves into chapters three to five of the Book of James, emphasizing the importance of personal scripture reading, the responsibilities of teachers, the power of the tongue, the nature of true wisdom, and the conflicts that arise from worldly desires. She encourages listeners to reflect on their words and actions, highlighting the need for humility and the dangers of pride.Stay connected with Only Hope! Instagram | @onlyhope__podcastTikTok | @caroline_thorntonFollow Caroline | @carolinelevthornton

In this episode of the Only Hope Podcast, Caroline Thornton walks through line by line, verse by verse of the first two chapters of the book of James. With her breakdown she shares how with each trial we go through James explains that we should consider it great joy because God is using these trials to sanctify us and mature us into Christlikeness. She also discusses how James gives us a steps on how to handle temptation. James was an in your face apostle and Caroline points out how she was very convicted when he talks about how faith without works is useless, she points out belief is demonstrated in what you do. Stay connected with Only Hope! Instagram | @onlyhope__podcastTikTok | @caroline_thorntonFollow Caroline | @carolinelevthornton

In this episode of the Only Hope Podcast, Caroline Thornton shares how our children can be the best example of how to have true bold surrendered faith for our Heavenly Father. She discusses how we need to look at our Heavenly Father with gratitude and realize all that He has provided for us. Caroline encourages her listeners to wake up every morning like a child without a worry knowing that no matter what comes up in the day that your Heavenly Father will be there to take care of it, and he is preparing things we don't even see for whatever comes our way. She explains how newborns can't be without their mothers for even a few hours without their life being at stake and that's how we are when we go hours without in relationship with God. When we go with too much time without being in the Presence of God through prayer and reading His Word, we are more susceptible to the tactics of the enemy. The more we seek Jesus, the more we are able to discern those tactics, and we will be less likely to fall for those schemes. Stay connected with Only Hope! Instagram | @onlyhope__podcastTikTok | @caroline_thorntonFollow Caroline | @carolinelevthornton

In this episode of Only Hope Podcast, Caroline Thornton interviews Alex Kaisharis. Alex shares how God has transformed her life while serving Middle Schoolers and High Schoolers in church and through Young Life. She expresses while teaching and mentoring her girls, they also are pushing and holding her accountable to grow more with Jesus as well. She explains how fulfilling and purposeful your life feels when you start to serve just the way Jesus came to serve others. The conversation emphasizes the significance of obedience to God, the need for role models in today's generation, and the fulfillment that comes from serving and being in community.Connect with Alex on IG: @akaisharisStay connected with Only Hope! Instagram | @onlyhope__podcastTikTok | @caroline_thorntonFollow Caroline on IG | @carolinelevthornton

In this episode of Only Hope Podcast, Caroline Thornton interviews fellow Podcaster, Alexis Brown. Alexis shares her radical testimony of how Jesus changed her life in an instant. She speaks on the transformation from a life of addiction and turmoil to one of faith and healing. Alexis discusses her early life, struggles with identity, and the pivotal moments that led her to surrender to God. She reflects on the challenges of being in an unequally yoked marriage and the miraculous changes that occurred in her life and her husband's life after he found Jesus. The conversation emphasizes how you are never too far gone to find Jesus and he can radically change everything in your life in a moment with a surrendered heart. She also expressed the significance of sharing testimonies as she does in her own podcast, Praises in the Pod.Check out Alexis' Podcast - Praises in the Pod! Instagram: @praisesinthepodTikTok: @praisesinthepodclipsStay connected with Only Hope! Instagram | @onlyhope__podcastTikTok | @caroline_thorntonFollow Caroline on IG | @carolinelevthornton

In this episode of the Only Hope Podcast, Caroline Thornton discusses how God has transformed her life during the waiting period of her martial hardship. The Lord taught her how to truly surrender every aspect of her life and put it in the hands of the Maker. She encourages anyone who is going through a martial hardship or feeling unequally yoked in their marriage to call their spouse higher, lift them up, encourage them and pray for who God has called them to be. She also speaks on putting aside your frustration in the waiting season and letting God in to grow and restore you in the waiting period, to not waste the time but use this time as productive as possible. At the end of the episode, she invites her listeners to pray and ask the Lord what they need to surrender and to worship Jesus with her. Stay connected with Only Hope! Instagram | @onlyhope__podcastTikTok | @caroline_thorntonFollow Caroline | @carolinelevthornton

In this episode of the Only Hope Podcast, Caroline Thornton discusses the transformative power of healing through the Holy Spirit. She emphasizes the importance of addressing unhealed wounds, recognizing their signs, and taking actionable steps towards healing. Caroline shares her personal journey of healing, the significance of forgiveness, and the necessity of inviting God into the healing process. The episode serves as a guide for listeners seeking emotional and spiritual restoration, encouraging them to take the time to engage in this holy work.Stay connected with Only Hope! Instagram | @onlyhope__podcastTikTok | @caroline_thorntonFollow Caroline | @carolinelevthornton

In this episode of Only Hope Podcast, host Caroline Thornton discusses the importance of praying for your children and declaring scripture over your children. She touches on no matter their age, they are never too young to learn the gospel. She also describes how praying, reading the Bible, listening to worship music, and anointing your home are all things that change the atmosphere of your home and invites the presence of God into your home. This episode has so many amazing takeaways for mothers, father, grandparents, aunts & uncles or anyone pregnant or wishing to be a parent in the future. The Gospel for Toddlers Book: https://amzn.to/4lTEWIwScriptural references:John 14:6Psalm 101:3Eph. 6:1-3Psalm 139:141 Peter 2:9Matt. 5:14-161 Cor. 2:16Jere. 29:11Eph. 2:10Psalm 127:3Isaiah 54:17Psalm 91:1Psalm 22:3Eph. 4:32Eph. 6:1Phil. 2:141 John 4:8Psalm 107:1Stay connected with Only Hope! Instagram | @onlyhope__podcastTikTok | @caroline_thorntonFollow Caroline | @carolinelevthornton

In this episode of Only Hope Podcast, host Caroline Thornton discusses Acts 2:42. She dives deep into the structure of how the early church was created. She encourages her listeners that this verse is not only for the church to be modeling after, it is how our daily lives should be models after as believers and the body of Christ. Caroline reads how Christians need to be reading the Bible daily, fellowship, worship, prayer and outreach. She also tells her listeners she attended the Act 242 Conference last year with Jackie Hill Perry & Megan Ashley and goes over her experience there and shares some of her notes she took for how you need to pour into others to create true community. Caroline ends this episode encouraging her listeners to pray this week about where they are lacking in any of these areas and asking the Lord to give them the strength and ability to grow in their weaknesses.Link to Community Episode from Acts 242 Conference: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0vdrBTsIj3UMhfvrkbedy4?si=0KBtOLUETTuBbvgdVQ0pKgStay connected with Only Hope! Instagram | @onlyhope__podcastTikTok | @caroline_thorntonFollow Caroline | @carolinelevthornton

In this episode of Only Hope Podcast, host Caroline Thornton discusses grief that can come from being obedient to God. She explains how there can be grief behind the loss of the plans you had in mind, loss of relationships you were praying would be restored, staying quiet when every part of you wants to speak and letting go when you don’t want to. She expresses times when it's hard when God is asking you to obey Him even when you don’t understand but you know His way is better. Stay connected with Only Hope! Instagram | @onlyhope__podcastTikTok | @caroline_thorntonFollow Caroline | @carolinelevthornton

In this episode of Only Hope Podcast, host Caroline Thornton discusses Luke 19:11-27 about the parable of the Ten Minas. In this story, Jesus tells the parable of the three servants who were giving money to steward and grow. Caroline addresses how God calls believers to steward our finances, our spiritual gifts, our possessions, our time and our relationships. She also discusses how tithing and trusting The Lord with money is one of the most important things you can do to grow God's Kingdom. Stay connected with Only Hope! Instagram | @onlyhope__podcastTikTok | @caroline_thorntonFollow Caroline | @carolinelevthornton

In this episode of Only Hope Podcast, host Caroline Thornton discusses Luke 16:19-31 about the parable of the rich man and the poor man. In this story, Jesus tells the pharisees about two different men that die with different destinies. One goes to Heaven and the other goes to hell. Caroline speaks on how important we need to take God's Word seriously. She explains how we are not promised tomorrow and we do not know when Jesus is coming back. We do not need to have scared but we need to have a reverent fear of the Lord. She expresses how necessary repentance is and how we need to be building our relationship with God. Stay connected with Only Hope! Instagram | @onlyhope__podcastTikTok | @caroline_thorntonFollow Caroline | @carolinelevthornton

In this episode of the Only Hope Podcast, Caroline Thornton interviews Raven Hartwell, a Christian Content Creator. Raven is known for her willingness to be obedient to the Lord and share what He is speaking to her about regardless of the backlash she receives. She has gone viral with sharing her testimony about how God restored her marriage after infidelity and experiencing a stillbirth. The conversation explores how to forgive yourself after infidelity, how to break generational curses and how to heal from church hurt. Raven also shares her wisdom on the importance of dreams as well as the importance of spreading the gospel through social media. Catch up on Raven's latest videos! Instagram: @raventhomashartwellTikTok: @ravennhartwellStay connected with Only Hope! Instagram | @onlyhope__podcastTikTok | @caroline_thorntonFollow Caroline on IG | @carolinelevthornton

In this episode of the Only Hope Podcast, Caroline Thornton interviews dear friend, AK Simmons, who shares her powerful testimony of her faith, marriage restoration, and the transformative role of the Holy Spirit. The conversation explores the journey of understanding the Holy Spirit, the importance of surrendering to God, and the challenges faced in marriage. AK recounts her struggles in her marriage that started early on in her marriage. She explains how the Lord worked separately on healing for her and her husband and how God brought them back together for a more restored marriage by both parties being made whole. AK speaks on how Jesus got her through this difficult season by surrounding herself with godly community, worship and prayer. She also shares that God can move miraculously in a marriage with two surrendered hearts. Stay connected with Only Hope! Instagram | @onlyhope__podcastTikTok | @caroline_thorntonFollow Caroline | @carolinelevthornton

In this episode of the Only Hope Podcast, Caroline Thornton concludes reading through the book of Ruth. She reflects that Boaz is a representation of Jesus. Jesus is our family redeemer, he redeems us from sin, shame and death. Caroline reiterates no matter the circumstance you are going through now, Jesus will redeem and restore. Caroline encourages her listeners that even when they can't see everything God is doing, just trust that He is at work. We can't also connect all the dots on this side of Heaven; just like Ruth didn't know God was making a way in her generational line for the Messiah; but we know he is always at work for our good and His glory. Scriptural references:-Ruth-Lev. 25:23-55-Deut. 25:5-10-John 10:10-Eph. 1:14-Phil. 3:8-Matt. 1Stay connected with Only Hope! Instagram | @onlyhope__podcastTikTok | @caroline_thorntonFollow Caroline | @carolinelevthornton

In this episode of the Only Hope Podcast, Caroline Thornton explores the Book of Ruth, emphasizing themes of God's sovereignty, worldly choices, and the importance of faith. She discusses the struggles faced by Naomi and Ruth, highlighting how God works behind the scenes to bring about redemption and grace. The conversation encourages listeners to trust in God's plan, even during difficult times, and to recognize the transformative power of faith in their lives.Stay connected with Only Hope! Instagram | @onlyhope__podcastTikTok | @caroline_thorntonFollow Caroline | @carolinelevthornton

In this episode of Only Hope Podcast, host Caroline Thornton discusses her part series of idolatry. Today's episode she goes over the idolatry of comfort, self-sufficiency and marriage. She describes how Jesus is our only comfort, everything else is only temporary. She also explains how dangerous the idol of self-sufficiency is because we think we can rely on ourselves and our own strength which is why our society is so depleted right now. And she shared how the idol of marriage is something is has struggled with and how your spouse is not supposed to be your savior, and you are hurting both your spouse and yourself when you have expectations that only God can give you. "More than Anything: Loving God above Everything Else"More Than Anything | Loving God Above Everything Else Bible Study | TDGC – The Daily Grace Co.Scriptural references:2 Cor. 1:3-7John 16:33John 15:1-112 Cor. 12:9-10Romans 10:9John 15

In this episode of Only Hope Podcast, host Caroline Thornton discusses idolatry. She identifies the true definition of an idol and how idolatry started with Adam and Eve. She explains when we try to take things into our own hands, when we are impatient and we don't believe God's timing is better, then we are idolizing things and people. She goes into dept about the idol of approval of man and control. Scripture references: -Jonah 2:8 -Romans 1:25-Galatians 1:10 -John 12:43-Exodus 32-Gensis 16Stay connected with Only Hope! Instagram | @onlyhope__podcastTikTok | @caroline_thorntonFollow Caroline | @carolinelevthornton

In this episode of Only Hope Podcast, host Caroline Thornton discusses the scripture Proverbs 31. She identifies that this message can be helpful for married women or men with or without children, and single women or men. She walks through the chapter and breaks down a more detailed view of this passage. One main take away she explains the power of the tongue. Speaking with authority instead of fear with words that will speak life over your spouse, your family and your specific situations. She also goes over the importance of interceding for your spouse and covering them with prayers by standing in the gap. She also encouraged her listeners to focus on their identities being in Christ.Stay connected with Only Hope! Instagram | @onlyhope__podcastTikTok | @caroline_thorntonFollow Caroline | @carolinelevthornton

In this episode of Only Hope Podcast, host Caroline Thornton discusses how when we try to be more like Jesus we have a glow about us. People notice you have changed and there is a light when you walk in a room when you work to be more like Christ. She explains praying the armor of God every morning, pray God's will over your own, forgiving easily and fast, asking Holy Spirit before we speak, being obedient and stop gossiping and judging others. Stay connected with Only Hope! Instagram | @onlyhope__podcastTikTok | @caroline_thorntonFollow Caroline | @carolinelevthornton