Q&A with Haley & Dustin - Episode 12
August 8, 2024
On Hope Talks, we want to address real-life issues, so we want to hear from real people.
In this episode, Haley and Dustin answer questions that listeners have submitted. They discuss how to cope with depression, practical do’s and don’ts for helping others struggling with mental health issues, as well as tips for reigniting your relationship with God during a spiritually dry season of life.
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 :
(08:36 - 10:17) Exploring Relationship With Jesus
(14:44 - 16:28) Finding Emotional and Spiritual Outlets
(27:46 - 28:49) Struggling With Sin and Acceptance
(30:31 - 32:16) The Power of Prayer and Encouragement
(36:10 - 37:13) Longing for God in Dry Times
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Helpful links and resources
Connect with us on social!
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Learn more about the ministry and resources of Hope for the Heart: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/
Learn more about Hope Talks and submit a question for Haley and Dustin: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/podcast
Want to talk with June Hunt about a difficult life issue on Hope in the Night? Schedule a time here: https://resource.hopefortheheart.org/talk-with-june-hope-in-the-night
Free resource addressing mental health issues like anxiety, depression, and more: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Your-Mental-Health-Matters.pdf
Lifeline to Hope online video training on the basics of lay counseling and helping others: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/lifeline/
God’s plan for you and what it looks like to follow Christ: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/gods-plan-for-you/
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Bible verses mentioned in this episode
Isaiah 53:3 – “He was despised and rejected by men, a man of sorrows and acquainted with grief; and as one from whom men hide their faces he was despised, and we esteemed him not.”
Lamentations 3:21-23 – “Yet this I call to mind and therefore I have hope: Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.”
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.’”
Psalm 31:7 – “I will be glad and rejoice in your love, for you saw my affliction and knew the anguish of my soul.”
Psalm 34.18 – “The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.”
Psalm 42:1-5: “As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, my God. My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When can I go and meet with God? My tears have been my food day and night, while people say to me all day long, “Where is your God?” These things I remember as I pour out my soul: how I used to go to the house of God under the protection of the Mighty One with shouts of joy and praise among the festive throng. Why, my soul, are you downcast? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise him, my Savior and my God.”
John 9:1-2: “As he went along, he saw a man blind from birth. His disciples asked him, “Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?” “Neither this man nor his parents sinned,” said Jesus, “but this happened so that the works of God might be displayed in him.”
John 11:21-26, 32-35 -- “Lord,” Martha said to Jesus, “if you had been here, my brother would not have died. But I know that even now God will give you whatever you ask.” Jesus said to her, “Your brother will rise again.” Martha answered, “I know he will rise again in the resurrection at the last day.” Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die; and whoever lives by believing in me will never die. Do you believe this?” … When Mary reached the place where Jesus was and saw him, she fell at his feet and said, “Lord, if you had been here, my brother would not have died.” When Jesus saw her weeping, and the Jews who had come along with her also weeping, he was deeply moved in spirit and troubled. “Where have you laid him?” he asked. “Come and see, Lord,” they replied. Jesus wept.”
John 6:67-69: “You do not want to leave too, do you?” Jesus asked the Twelve. Simon Peter answered him, “Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life. We have come to believe and to know that you are the Holy One of God.”
Matthew 11.28 – ““Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.”
1 Corinthians 6:19 – “Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own”
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Do you ever feel like nothing you do is ever good enough? Like you can never meet the high expectations you set for yourself or the impossibly high standards others have placed on you?
In this episode, Haley and Dustin discuss common characteristics and causes of perfectionism, along with practical steps to break free from perfectionistic tendencies. If you struggle with perfectionism, people-pleasing, or legalism, be encouraged – there is grace for you.
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 :
(07:04) Unhealthy Patterns of Perfectionism
(22:06) Overcoming Perfectionism With Grace
(37:18) Finding Peace in Imperfection
(41:12) Embracing God's Grace and Perspective
(44:49) Freedom in God's Love
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Book on perfectionism: https://june-hunt.myshopify.com/collections/keys-for-living/products/keys-for-living-on-perfectionism
Seeing Yourself Through God’s Eyes devotional by June Hunt: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/product/seeing-yourself-through-gods-eyes/
God’s plan for you: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/gods-plan-for-you/
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Bible verses mentioned in this episode
Psalm 139:14 – “I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.”
Matthew 28:19-20 – “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”
Luke 10:38-42 – As Jesus and his disciples were on their way, he came to a village where a woman named Martha opened her home to him. She had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet listening to what he said. But Martha was distracted by all the preparations that had to be made. She came to him and asked, “Lord, don’t you care that my sister has left me to do the work by myself? Tell her to help me!” “Martha, Martha,” the Lord answered, “you are worried and upset about many things, but few things are needed—or indeed only one. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her.”
Romans 3:23 – “For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God”
Romans 8:38-39 – “For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.”
2 Corinthians 12:9 – “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness."
Ephesians 1:7 – “In Him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace.”
Philippians 1:6 – “"He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion."
August 1, 2024
Special guest Chrystal Evans Hurst joins Haley and Dustin to share her story of how she found hope while being a single mom and trying to figure out God’s plan. It’s an encouraging conversation with helpful insights of how the Lord puts all the puzzle pieces of life together to guide us toward our purpose and calling.
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 :
(00:00) Finding Hope in Life's Seasons
(12:52) Embracing Unexpected Paths to Purpose
(20:37) Discovering Your Next Right Thing
(30:51) Trusting in God's Plan and Purpose
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Follow Chrystal on her podcast, Sister Circle: https://www.youtube.com/@ChrystalHurst
Learn more about the ministry and resources of Hope for the Heart: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/
Learn more about Hope Talks and submit a question for Haley and Dustin: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/podcast
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Bible verses mentioned in this episode
Exodus 4:1-5 – “Then Moses answered, “What if they do not believe me or listen to my voice? For they may say, ‘The LORD has not appeared to you.’ ” And the LORD asked him, “What is that in your hand?” “A staff,” he replied. “Throw it on the ground,” said the LORD. So Moses threw it on the ground, and it became a snake, and he ran from it. “Stretch out your hand and grab it by the tail,” the LORD said to Moses, who reached out his hand and caught the snake, and it turned back into a staff in his hand. “This is so that they may believe that the LORD, the God of their fathers—the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob—has appeared to you.”
Romans 5:5 – “And hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us.”
Romans 8:28 – “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.”
July 25, 2024
The gospel declares we are completely forgiven in Christ. Yet, we often struggle with a sense of guilt and shame – and it impacts our lives, decisions, and our walk with the Lord.
In this episode, Haley and Dustin break down the difference between guilt and shame, along with the difference between true guilt and false guilt. With personal stories and biblical insights, they share practical steps on how to break free from guilt and shame and live in the freedom of God’s grace.
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 :
(05:57) Overcoming Shame With Grace
(15:54) Finding Freedom With Truth
(26:29) Navigating False Guilt and Shame
(33:56) Navigating Guilt and Grace
(44:50) Praying for Freedom and Grace
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Helpful links and resources
Connect with us on social!
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Want to talk with June Hunt on Hope in the Night? Schedule a time here: https://resource.hopefortheheart.org/talk-with-june-hope-in-the-night
Free resource on Guilt & Shame: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/What-is-Gods-Heart-on-Guilt.pdf
Book on Guilt & Shame: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/product/guilt-and-shame/
Video Course on Guilt & Shame: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/product/guilt-video-course/
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Bible verses mentioned in this episode
Psalm 145:8 – “The LORD is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and rich in love.”
Romans 8:1 – “Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.”
Romans 8:29 – “For those God foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brothers and sisters.”
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July 18, 2024
Special guest Greg Stier, founder of Dare2Share Ministries, joins Haley and Dustin to share his incredible story of how he found hope in Christ amidst a violent and chaotic childhood. After radically changing Greg’s life, the Lord moved powerfully through his whole family. Greg also shares how the Lord called him to start Dare2Share ministries to equip and mobilize teens to share the gospel.
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) Greg’s story of surviving and thriving
(11:15) The Power of the Gospel
(21:00) Navigating Challenges in Youth Ministry
(24:38) Activating Radical Faith in Teens
(34:20) Sharing the Gospel With Teens
(38:52) Deepening Relationship With Jesus Through Prayer
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Helpful links and resources
Connect with us on social!
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hopefortheheart
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Learn about Greg Stier’s ministry, Dare2Share: https://www.dare2share.org/
Pre-order Greg Stier’s new book, Radical Like Jesus: 21 Challenges to Live a Revolutionary Life: https://tinyurl.com/mr2tzf4a
Download the Life in 6 Words app, a free tool for sharing the gospel: https://www.dare2share.org/apps/
Learn about Dare2Share’s Global Day of Youth Evangelism: https://www.dare2share.org/events/live/
Learn more about the ministry and resources of Hope for the Heart: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/
Learn more about Hope Talks and submit your question for Haley and Dustin: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/podcast
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Bible verses mentioned in this episode
Matthew 28:18-20: “Then Jesus came to them and said, ‘All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.’”
Acts 2:1-4: “When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them. All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them.”
Acts 4:13: “When they saw the courage of Peter and John and realized that they were unschooled, ordinary men, they were astonished and they took note that these men had been with Jesus.”
Acts 4:20: “As for us, we cannot help speaking about what we have seen and heard.”
1 John 2:6: “Whoever claims to live in him must live as Jesus did.”
July 11, 2024
Why am I here? What is my purpose? What does God want me to do? These can feel like big, overwhelming questions. In this episode, Haley and Dustin break down the difference between purpose and calling, along with common setbacks and misconceptions we face when finding our purpose. With personal stories, biblical insights, and practical questions, Haley and Dustin share how to find and fulfill God’s purposes for your life. 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 : (01:46 - 03:37) Purpose and Creation(10:44 - 11:06) Purposeful Selection and Fruitful Outcomes(17:17 - 18:12) Discovering and Embracing Your Calling(24:27 - 25:45) Living With Purpose Every Day(29:22 - 30:56) God's Purpose Through Trials and Time--------------Helpful links and resourcesConnect with us on social! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hopefortheheart Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hopefortheheart Learn more about the ministry and resources of Hope for the Heart: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/ Learn more about Hope Talks and submit your question for Haley and Dustin: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/podcast Want to talk with June Hunt on the Hope in the Night broadcast? Schedule a time here: https://resource.hopefortheheart.org/talk-with-june-hope-in-the-night Free resource - 20 Questions on Finding Your Purpose in Life: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Gods-Heart-On-Purpose.pdf --------------Bible verses mentioned in this episode Isaiah 43:6-7 – “Bring my sons from afar and my daughters from the ends of the earth— everyone who is called by my name, whom I created for my glory, whom I formed and made.” Jeremiah 1:5 – “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart; I appointed you as a prophet to the nations.” John 15:16 – “You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you so that you might go and bear fruit – fruit that will last – and so that whatever you ask in my name the Father will give you.”John 21:21-22 – “When Peter saw him, he asked, ‘Lord, what about him?’ Jesus answered, ‘If I want him to remain alive until I return, what is that to you? You must follow me.’”John 21:25 – “Jesus did many other things as well. If every one of them were written down, I suppose that even the whole world would not have room for the books that would be written.”Acts 13:36 – “Now when David had served God’s purpose in his own generation, he fell asleep; he was buried with his ancestors and his body decayed.” Romans 1:6 – “And you also are among those Gentiles who are called to belong to Jesus Christ.” Colossians 1:16 – “For in him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things have been created through him and for him.” Colossians 3:23-24 – “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.”
July 4, 2024
Fear often holds us back from saying or doing the things that God has called us to do. In this episode, Haley and Dustin discuss how fear can impact our lives and walk with the Lord. With personal stories and biblical insights, they also share practical steps on overcoming fear and how fear can be an opportunity for greater faith and dependence on the Lord.
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) Overcoming Fear Through Faith
(05:13) Understanding Fear, Anxiety, and Worry
(11:36) Confronting Fear With Faith
(19:09) Trusting God Overcoming Fear
(30:17) Confronting Fear With God's Presence
(41:17) Finding Peace Through Trust and Faith
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Helpful links and resources
Connect with us on social!
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Learn more about the ministry and resources of Hope for the Heart: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/
Learn more about Hope Talks and submit your question for Haley and Dustin: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/podcast
Want to talk with June Hunt on the Hope in the Night broadcast? Schedule a time here: https://resource.hopefortheheart.org/talk-with-june-hope-in-the-night
Free resource on fear: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/fear/
Book on fear: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/product/fear/
Video course on fear:: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/product/fear-course/
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Bible verses mentioned in this episode
Proverbs 27:12: “The prudent see danger and take refuge, but the simple keep going and pay the penalty.”
Isaiah 41:10: “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”
Isaiah 41:13: “For I am the LORD your God who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you.”
Romans 8:38-39: “For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.”
2 Timothy 1:7: “For God did not give us a spirit of fear, but of power and love and self-control.”
June 27, 2024
What do you do when you’re angry? How do you get it under control? In this episode, Haley and Dustin share how you can uncover the roots of your anger and provide practical steps from God’s Word on how to manage your anger.
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 :
(03:50 - 05:02) Exploring the Importance of Addressing Anger
(11:30 - 13:12) Global Injustice and Helplessness
(14:46 - 15:29) Effects of Anger on Relationships
(20:57 - 23:18) Recognizing and Addressing Anger
(29:40 - 30:55) Struggles With Anger and Control
(36:07 - 37:22) Exploring God's Plan and Character
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Helpful links and resources
Connect with us on social!
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Sign up for our in-person and livestream event on Saturday, June 22, on Mental Health and the Church https://resource.hopefortheheart.org/mental-health-and-the-church
Learn more about the ministry and resources of Hope for the Heart: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/
Learn more about Hope Talks and submit your question for Haley and Dustin: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/podcast
Free resource on anger: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/anger/
Book on anger: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/product/anger/
Video course on anger: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/product/anger-course/
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Bible verses mentioned in this episode
Genesis 4:6 – “Then the LORD said to Cain, “Why are you angry? Why is your face downcast?”
Psalm 37:8 – “Refrain from anger, and forsake wrath! Fret not yourself; it tends only to evil.”
Psalm 145:8 – “The LORD is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and rich in love. The LORD is good to all; he has compassion on all he has made.”
Jonah 4:4 – “But the LORD replied, “Is it right for you to be angry?”
Luke 15:20 – “So he got up and went to his father. “But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion for him; he ran to his son, threw his arms around him, and kissed him.”
Ephesians 4:26, 31 – “Be angry and do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger … Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice.”
1 Thessalonians 5:9-10 – “For God did not appoint us to suffer wrath but to receive salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ. He died for us so that, whether we are awake or asleep, we may live together with him.”
James 1:19-20 – “Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry because human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires.”
June 20, 2024
What do you base your decisions on, and how do you discern God’s will for your life? Sometimes, we make decisions based on fear, guilt, shame … or what feels right, what has worked in the past, or what others want. In this episode, Haley and Dustin discuss these pitfalls and provide helpful insights from God’s Word on handling regret and unintended consequences of our choices and how to make decisions that honor the Lord.
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) - Navigating Decision-Making Through God's Will
(13:14) - Navigating Life's Decision-Making Process
(25:22) - Navigating Decisions With Wisdom
(31:28) - Making Decisions With Purpose and Hope
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Helpful links and resources
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Sign up for our in-person and livestream event on Saturday, June 22, on Mental Health and the Church https://resource.hopefortheheart.org/mental-health-and-the-church
Learn more about the ministry and resources of Hope for the Heart: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/
Learn more about Hope Talks and submit your question for Haley and Dustin: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/podcast
Free resource! Download our free PDF on Decision Making and learn practical steps to discern God’s will -- https://www.hopefortheheart.org/decision-making/
Video course on Decision Making – https://www.hopefortheheart.org/product/decision-making-video-course/
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Bible verses mentioned in this episode
Proverbs 11:14 – “Where there is no guidance, a people falls, but in an abundance of counselors there is safety.”
Philippians 2:4 – “Let each of you look not only to his own interests but also to the interests of others.”
2 Corinthians 5:10 – “For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, so that each of us may receive what is due us for the things done while in the body, whether good or bad.”
June 13, 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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Helpful links and resources
Connect with us on social!
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Sign up for our in-person and livestream event on Saturday, June 22, on Mental Health and the Church https://resource.hopefortheheart.org/mental-health-and-the-church
Learn more about the ministry and resources of Hope for the Heart: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/
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.”
June 6, 2024
Welcome to Hope Talks! In this pilot episode, you’ll meet hosts Haley Scully and Dustin Anderson as they discuss what the podcast is about and what you can expect each week. You’ll hear their stories of finding hope in Christ and how you can find helpful resources through the ministry of Hope for the Heart.
Remember to 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.
Listen in to learn more:
(08:53) Finding Hope Through Grief and Loss
(21:09) Finding Hope Beyond Expectations
(29:40) Hope and Healing Through Conversation
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.
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Bible verses mentioned in this episode
Romans 12:12 – “Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.”
Lamentations 3:21-23 – “Yet this I call to mind and therefore I have hope: Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.”
May 30, 2024
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