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This podcast offers a variety insights into developing, sustaining, and regaining hope. Although all of us can benefit from this information, it is aimed at those with life situations that challenge their hope. Please share this with others. Remember, no one walks alone.
The next time you are reminded of your past and are struggling with your present, remember that through our relationship with our Lord, we have a future. That’s the meaning of true hope.
The opinions expressed by guests on this podcast do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the host. Guests are encouraged to express their opinions freely in the interest of providing education and encouragement to others.
The book, "Journey to Hope" is available through Amazon Books. All proceeds go to Bibletalk.tv
I invite you to visit my website at: https://ourjourney2hope.wordpress.com
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Send us a Text Message.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.
Send us a Text Message.Sometimes in the hustle and bustle of the world around us we might overlook those living in small commmunities whose hope is being challenged. Ye we find out in reality that all of us face challenges to our hope. We also find that we share some of the same challenges.In this episode I discuss with Derek Carter, the minister for the Jay Church of Christ in Jay, Florida about the challenges he sees in this small community and how he seeks to help folks discover, sustain, or regain hope.Although a relatively young man, Derek exibits knowledge and understanding about true and lasting hope found in our Lord Jesus Christ and how we can find Him and the hope He offers in the midst of the storms of life.
Send us a Text Message.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.
Send us a Text Message.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. All proceeds from the purchases go to Bibletalk.TV to support teaching about our Lord Jesus. Here is the link.https://a.co/d/50o6pmh
Send us a Text Message.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
Send us a Text Message.Sometimes life events happen that can be either good or bad but they may have prevented us from achieving what we want in life. Perhaps a person is deep into a career and feel a change is needed. Sadly, some may feel they have no direction to turn to in order to improve their life situation or restart from those life events. This may lead to a sense of hopelessness.It does not need to be that way. Local community college throughout the United States offer a wide variety of skills to help folks start life, sustain career, or rediscover their passion. This ties in directly with our intent to help folks discover, sustain, or rediscover hope.In this episode I speak with Dr. Jimmy Hodges, President of Calhoun Community College in Decatur Alabama. Dr. Hodges and I have been friends for many years. I've seen him advance in his career with the community college system in Alabama. But most of all I've seen him live his passion for helping folks discover, sustain, or regain hope throgh helping them learn and advance in careers. As you listen to this episode, listen for the excitement and passion in his voice. He truly loves people and how he helps them through his current position.If you want to find more about what Calhoun Community College has to offer, please visit their web site at: https://calhoun.edu/ Or you can call them at: (256) 306-2500
Send us a Text Message.When I teach folks about getting out of their selves and looking how they can help people as the best way to find and sustain hope, I also ask them to look at what is in their hands and think about how they can use that in the effort. All of us have things we can do, talents we can use to help others in their journey to hope. No where is this more evident than in the guest on this episode. Our guest is gifted with the ability to interpret for the deaf and hard of hearing.In this episode I interview Robert and Minnie Vickrey about how they help bring hope to the deaf and hard of hearing through this gift. They not only interpret, they show the love and compassion of Christ to others in this often overlooked group.
Send us a Text Message.Imagine going through a difficult cancer only to have it resurface again. Just when you began to think you've defeated this evil disease, it comes back with a vengence, perhaps worse than before.Such is the challenge to hope that my guest, Todd Tipton is facing. But unlike some, rather than give in to the life threatening situation, Todd lives up to his faith and knowledge that he is not alone. He has a wonderful support system with family and his church, but more importantly, he knows that through his relationship with our Lord Jesus, he has an eternal hope that cannot fade (1 Peter 1:3-5). He knows that no matter what happens in this life, he has life eternal.Please listen to Todd's faith and committment as he shares with us his second journey to hope as he battles metastatic colon cancer. But also share with others who are facing a challenge to their hope.
Send us a Text Message.Many times when we ask a child what they want to be when they grow up we hear heroic professions like firefighter, police officer, doctor, or nurse. Well, in this conversation we talk with a former firefighter, Ted Huges. Ted stated in his characteristically humble way that he doesn't consider himself a hero, but he is one for many, including the two young ladies he and his wife Janet adopted years ago. Ted and Janet brought hope to their lives. Ted and I discuss what true courage is and how it takes courage to bring hope to others. We also discuss an interesting insight into the event in scripture where Peter had the courage to get out of the boat and come to our Lord and an often overlooked but critical part of that event.
Send us a Text Message.In this episode I will discuss a bit about finding hope through reflection. I will discuss what reflection is and how it relates to hope. I'll give some practical things we can do to grow in hope.I apply the meaning of reflection as looking back or looking at a situation in my life and think about what it meant or how it impacted my life. This action helps us to be aware of ourselves and how events, relationships, or the lack of relationship impact us in our physical, intellectual, emotional, and spiritual self. That sounds like a mouthful, but it comes down to the sum of all the life events that have happened to us in the past, including our decisions in those moments and how they impacted us. So, by reflecting on these, we try to learn to make better, healthier decisions.
Send us a Text Message.In this episode, I have a conversation with Donna McChord of Women of Hope. This organization helps bring hope to those who have survived breast cancer or are currently fighting the fight. Donna is the President of Women of Hope, Montgomery, Alabama. Donna shares her own battle with breast cancer and how she now is able to pay it back and pay it forward by providing support and encouragement. She also discusses how we can help these folks facing their challenge.The web page for this organization is: http://www.thewomenofhope.org/ They are located by phone at: (334) 220- 4599 Their Facebook page is: https://www.facebook.com/WomenofHopeMontgomery
Send us a Text Message.Yet again, if we simply look around we can find ways to use our gifts as a way to bring hope to others. You might think that simply smiling and offering friendship doesn't seem like much, but it is truly a great way to share hope. In this episode, I have a conversation with Lisa Missildine as we explore how we offer hope to others when we express hospitality. Lisa is a wonderful example of how to use the gift of hospitality to bring true and lasting hope.I'm reminded of an interesting passage of scripture found in Hebrews 13:12, "Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for thereby some have entertained angels unawares."Each of us can offer hospitality to others even if all we can offer is a warm and sincere smile.
Send us a Text Message.Sometimes we think that we have to do great and glorious things to make a difference in someone's life. That is a bit of a misunderstanding. Sometimes just being there as a friend is wonderful beyond our imagination.Such is the case in the life of Devon and Paul Hewlett. This wonderful couple are friends of my daughter, and now our friends. They proved that friendship as my daughter was going through lymphoma several years ago. But the amazing thing is, Devon was fighting breast cancer at the same time. Through their shared challenge to hope, they helped bring hope to each other. This episode is their story told from Devon as the patient and Paul as the caregiver.I'm reminded of Proverbs 17:17, "A friend loves at all times, and a brother (sister- my edit) is born for adversity." (English Standard Version)Thank you Devon and Paul for being there for my daughter when we couldn't.
Send us a Text Message.Every now and then we come across someone in our life that leaves us breathless. Such was my reaction from my recent aquaintance with Michaela (Chaeli) Mycroft of Cape Town South Africa. This remarkable woman has won international recognition from such agencies as the World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates as an advocate for the disabled. She has literally climbed mountains and run marathons to bring attention to the disabled. And she's done all that while being disabled herself with cerebral palsy. Do not use the word cannot with Chaeli!As you listen to this episode you too will be amazed at her indomitabe spirit. I mean it, I was left breathless. You might consider purchasing her book, “Unapologetically Able”. It is available on Amazon.You can find out about Chaeli and her efforts by going to her web site:https://chaelicampaign.org/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michaela_Mycroft
Send us a Text Message.There are many ways in which we can help bring hope to others. In this episode, I have a conversation With William (Dub) Hill of the Russian Social Assistance Homes in Syktyvkar, Russia. Among other services, this ministry brings hope to the hopeless and most vulnerable by providing housing for elderly widows and homeless women and children. We look at this as an example of using what you can do to bring Hope to others.Through this ministry, Dub and his wife Shirly are examples of what James, the brother of Jesus states 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." (English Standard Version)You can be a part of this good work by contacting Dub through the:West Main Church of Christ2460 West Main St,Tupelo, MS 38001
Send us a Text Message.A very effective way to develop true and lasting hope is to delve into God's word. Sometimes we might feel intimidated because we don't know where or how to begin. Or, we may feel that the Bible is too complex to understand. In this episode, I have a conversation with Julia Cienfuegos, Platform Manager for Bibletalk.TV. Julia explains how Bibletalk.TV helps us develop that hope we all need through the materials available at no cost through this ministry. The materials are available to view, download, and use in personal Bible study, small groups or small congregations, and preacher and teacher resources. And, these excellent resources are at no cost because of the generous contributions of people, congregations, and organizations. To learn more about this incredible resource, please visit: https://bibletalk.tv/
Send us a Text Message.Yes, it is a very interesting topic, and a very important one. In this episode, I have a conversation with Jamie Allen Vaughn as we discuss her journey to hope while recovering from breast cancer. We also discuss how she used her podcast titled, "Test Those Breasts" to help reach out to help others in their journey. You can listen to other topics by Jamie by searching on your favorite podcast outlet for the title, Test Those Breasts”.
Send us a Text Message.Sometimes when we are faced with events in life and a lot seems to be crashing down around us, we may feel that our hope begins to fade. In this episode I discuss with Brent Missildine the hope that does not fade. We are discussing what the apostle Peter tells us in 1 Peter 1:3-5.Brent is one of our ministers at the Prattville Church of Christ in Prattville, Alabama. He has served us many years and has wonderful insights into topics to help keep us encouraged and hopeful as we service our Lord and go through life.
Send us a Text Message.Friends, in this podcast I present highlights from the top 5 listened to episodes from 2023. You can hear the full episodes and others in this podcast. It has been a remarkable first year of the podcast as we've journeyed to hope together. I have enjoyed tremendously learning from our guests about their insights and sometimes, their personal stories as they are making their journey to hope. And I deeply appreciate that you have chosen to join us.I invite you to continue listening into this new year as together we journey to hope.
Send us a Text Message.No parent ever wants to hear that one of their children has any disease or sickness so you can image our thoughts as we heard that our daughter Natalie had a rare form of lymphoma. Part of the challenge was that she was in the Seattle, Washington area and we were in Alabama. In this episode I discuss with Natalie about her experiences in her journey to hope. It is a powerful conversation that I must admit, I had to edit out some of the tears we shared as we relived this as father and daughter.If your hope is challenged by a life situation, I invite you to listen to the faith and courage Natalie expresses. Or if you know someone challenged, please share.We both want to express our appreciation to so many that cared for us, many we will never know but we love them dearly.
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