Hope Talks

Haley Scully & Dustin Anderson

Normalizing Hope in a Broken World – Episode 3

June 6, 2024

Haley and Dustin discuss the concept of normalizing hope – how hope is normal to the Christian life. We can sometimes focus on our struggles and difficulties so much that we forget about the hope available to us in Christ. Haley and Dustin share a few practical insights from Scripture on what it means to live with hope amidst life’s challenges.

 

Subscribe to the podcast and tune in each week as Haley and Dustin share with you what the Bible says about real-life issues with compassion, warmth, and wit.

 

So you have every reason for hope, for every challenge in life. Because hope means everything.

 

Hope Talks is a podcast of the ministry of Hope for the Heart.

 

Listen in to learn more : (00:04) Normalizing Hope in Everyday Life

(11:38) Navigating Hope in Challenging Circumstances

(20:00) Embracing Hope in Times of Disappointment

(34:21) Weekly Podcast Blessing and Encouragement

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Learn more about Hope Talks and submit your question for Haley and Dustin: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/podcast  

​​Free resource! Download our free PDF, Your Mental Health Matters: The Path to Wellness, Peace & Living with Hope – https://www.hopefortheheart.org/your-mental-health-matters/

 

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Bible verses mentioned in this episode

 

Romans 15:13 – “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.”

 

Hebrews 6:19 – “We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure.”

 

Hebrews 10:23 – “Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful.”

 

Psalm 71:14 – “As for me, I will always have hope”

 

Ephesians 1:19 – “I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you”

 

Romans 15:4 – “For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through the endurance taught in the Scriptures and the encouragement they provide we might have hope.”

 

Psalm 46:1 – “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.”

 

Jonah 2:9 – “But I, with shouts of grateful praise, will sacrifice to you. What I have vowed I will make good. I will say, ‘Salvation comes from the LORD.’”

1 Kings 19:7 - The angel of the LORD came back a second time and touched him [Elijah] and said, “Get up and eat, for the journey is too much for you.”

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About Hope Talks

Hope Talks is a weekly podcast where hosts Haley Scully and Dustin Anderson share with you what the Bible says about real life issues with compassion, warmth, and wit. So you have every reason for hope, for every challenge in life. Because hope means everything.

 

Hope Talks is a podcast of the ministry of Hope for the Heart, a worldwide biblical counseling, coaching, and caregiving ministry founded by June Hunt, providing resources and training on over 100 topics.

About Haley Scully & Dustin Anderson

Haley Scully, MA, is a speaker, author, trainer, and serves as the Vice President of Strategic & Ministry Projects at Hope for the Heart. She earned her Master’s degree in Marriage & Family Counseling from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Haley has provided basic counseling, coaching, and care ministry training in 30+ countries worldwide. Native to Oklahoma, Haley is passionate about helping hurting people find hope in Christ and applying God’s Word to their everyday lives.

 

Dustin Anderson, ThM, is the Director of Communications at Hope for the Heart. He earned his Master of Theology degree in Pastoral Theology & Practice from Dallas Theological Seminary and has served in various lay counseling, recovery, and small group ministries for 15+ years. Dustin is passionate about helping people accept God’s grace and apply God’s Word. Native to Wisconsin, Dustin loves cold weather, writing, cooking, and spending time with his wife and three daughters. 

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