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Have you ever hoped for something, but it didn’t happen? Did you hope for the wrong thing? Was God not faithful? What is hope? How does it work? And why does having hope matter so much to our well-being?    Join Hope Talks each week to

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dive into everyday life topics and receive practical, biblical guidance to grow in your faith, hope, and love for the Lord, others, and yourself. With decades of experience in counseling, writing, training, and serving in ministry … Haley and Dustin will 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.

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  1. 97Why We Hide from God – and How His Grace Sets Us Free (with Megan Fate Marshman)In this episode, Haley and Dustin sit down with author and speaker Megan Fate Marshman for a deeply honest conversation about hope, grace, and spiritual formation.   Megan shares powerful personal stories about finding our identity in Christ, the temptation to hide in shame, and the freedom that comes when we bring our pain, sin, and struggles into the light. Together, we explore why we often want quick relief while God is doing something deeper—forming us to become more like Jesus.   If you’ve ever felt weary, restless, disappointed, or stuck hiding parts of your heart, this conversation will remind you that the Holy Spirit is present even in your weakness and that real hope is found in opening your whole life to 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 : [0:02:22] Hope: Noun and Verb [0:04:20] Loved Before You Swing [0:08:20] The Coffee-Button Prayer [0:17:42] From Shame and Hiding to Freedom [0:24:59] Yes, No, Wait, Grow, Go   Megan Fate Marshman Resources : Get Megan’s book, Relaxed: https://www.meganfate.com/books  Learn more about Megan Fate Marshman: https://www.meganfate.com/  Hope for the Heart resources : Order our newest resource, The Care and Counsel Handbook, providing biblical guidance on 100 real-life issues: https://resource.hopefortheheart.org/care-and-counsel-handbook Other Hope for the Heart Resources Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hopefortheheart   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hopefortheheart    Want to talk with June Hunt on Hope in the Night about a difficult life issue? Schedule a time here: https://resource.hopefortheheart.org/talk-with-june-hope-in-the-night   God’s plan for you: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/gods-plan-for-you/   Give to the ministry of Hope for the Heart: https://hopefortheheart.donorsupport.co/page/hope-talks45 min
  2. 98When It’s Trauma: Understanding Trauma & Finding Hope with Darby StricklandIn this episode, Haley and Dustin are joined by counselor and author Darby Strickland to talk about trauma – what it is, how it affects us, and how the church can care well for those who are hurting.    Darby shares her hope story about a season of deep uncertainty after her young son received a serious diagnosis, and how that experience shaped her understanding of trusting God in the unknown. Drawing from her book When It’s Trauma, she helps us understand why painful experiences can leave a lasting impact on our lives and how Scripture gives language for our suffering.    Whether you’re walking through trauma yourself or seeking to help someone who is, this conversation offers biblical insight and encouragement that hope and healing are possible in Christ.   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  [0:01:40] Living in the Envelope of the Unknown [0:10:00] Borrowed Hope: When Others’ Stories Carry You [0:20:00] Jesus, Trauma, and Honest Lament [0:28:30] When Hope Hurts and Bitterness Lurks [0:34:30] Slow Healing, Steady Presence   Darby Strickland Resources Get Darby’s book, When It’s Trauma: https://tinyurl.com/24sr2u3s    Learn more about Darby Strickland and her resources: https://www.darbystrickland.com/  Hope for the Heart resources Order our newest resource, The Care and Counsel Handbook, providing biblical guidance  100 real-life issues: https://resource.hopefortheheart.org/care-and-counsel-handbook Other Hope for the Heart Resources Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hopefortheheart   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hopefortheheart    Want to talk with June Hunt on Hope in the Night about a difficult life issue? Schedule a time here: https://resource.hopefortheheart.org/talk-with-june-hope-in-the-night   God’s plan for you: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/gods-plan-for-you/ Give to the ministry of Hope for the Heart: https://hopefortheheart.donorsupport.co/page/hope-talks54 min
  3. 99What Is the Gospel? The Good News of Salvation Through Jesus ChristAs Good Friday and Easter approach, we step back to talk about the most important message in the Bible – the gospel. What exactly is the “good news” of Jesus Christ, and why does it matter for every one of us?    In this episode, we explore the heart of the Christian faith: that Jesus, the Son of God, lived a perfect life, died for our sins, and rose again so that we could be forgiven, declared righteous in God’s sight, and restored to a relationship with God. We also talk about the deeper problem behind every struggle we face and how the cross addresses our sin, shame, and separation.    Whether you’ve heard the gospel many times or are exploring it for the first time, this conversation points to the hope found in Christ alone.   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  [0:00:00] The Gospel: Personal Salvation and Universe-Changing Hope [0:02:56] Defining the Gospel from 1 Corinthians 15 [0:07:21] What Sin Really Is: Lawlessness, Unbelief, and Idolatry [0:21:59] Five Separations at the Fall and How the Cross Reverses Them [0:39:49] Our Response: Repentance, Faith, and Sharing the Good News Hope for the Heart resources Order our newest resource, The Care and Counsel Handbook, providing biblical guidance  100 real-life issues: https://resource.hopefortheheart.org/care-and-counsel-handbook Other Hope for the Heart Resources Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hopefortheheart   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hopefortheheart    Want to talk with June Hunt on Hope in the Night about a difficult life issue? Schedule a time here: https://resource.hopefortheheart.org/talk-with-june-hope-in-the-night   God’s plan for you: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/gods-plan-for-you/ Give to the ministry of Hope for the Heart: https://hopefortheheart.donorsupport.co/page/hope-talks1 hr
  4. 100When Hurting People Come to Church (with Shaunti Feldhahn)In this episode, we’re joined by bestselling author and researcher Shaunti Feldhahn to talk about her book, When Hurting People Come to Church. Shaunti shares her hope story of how her faith was refined during her time at Harvard and the role of a supportive Christian community in that season. We also discuss her unexpected journey from Wall Street to ministry – and what happens when you simply say yes to the Lord.   We also dive into the growing mental health needs in our churches and how we can care well for others who are hurting and broken. This is an encouraging conversation with practical steps on how the church can help address the mental health crisis in our time.   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  [0:02:44] Harvard as a Furnace for Faith [0:07:29] Bringing Light into Elite Dark Places [0:15:23] Fired, Humbled, and Launched as an Author [0:23:50] Mobilizing Laypeople to Tackle the Mental Health Gap [0:39:25] Why Ordinary Care in the Church Changes the Data Shaunti Feldhahn Resources Learn more about Shaunti Feldhahn: https://shaunti.com/    Get Shaunti’s book, When Hurting People Come to Church: https://shaunti.com/shauntis-books/when-hurting-people-come-to-church/    Hope for the Heart resources Order our newest resource, The Care and Counsel Handbook, providing biblical guidance  100 real-life issues: https://resource.hopefortheheart.org/care-and-counsel-handbook   Join us on Saturday, June 13 for our Called to Care training event. See details and sign up here: https://resource.hopefortheheart.org/called-to-care    Other Hope for the Heart Resources Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hopefortheheart   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hopefortheheart    Want to talk with June Hunt on Hope in the Night about a difficult life issue? Schedule a time here: https://resource.hopefortheheart.org/talk-with-june-hope-in-the-night   God’s plan for you: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/gods-plan-for-you/   Give to the ministry of Hope for the Heart: https://hopefortheheart.donorsupport.co/page/hope-talks51 min
  5. 101Hope Means Everything: Celebrating 100 Episodes of Hope TalksIn this special 100th episode of Hope Talks, we pause to celebrate and reflect on the journey so far. We share why we started the podcast, the heart behind the ministry, and what we’ve learned along the way.    Dustin and Haley both share their hope stories about navigating grief, trials, and disappointments – and how God was faithful in every season. Together, we talk about why hope matters, what Scripture says about it, and how to cultivate hope in everyday life.    If you’re feeling discouraged, this episode is a reminder that your story isn’t over and there is real, lasting hope in Christ.   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    [0:00:33] Milestone Celebration: 100th Hope Talks Episode [0:01:51] Recalibrating the Mission: Making Everyday Hope Practical [0:03:20] From Mental Health Crisis to Mental Hope Opportunity [0:06:45] Equipping Believers to Share Hope Across Generations [0:10:00] Personal Growth: Stepping into Calling and Sharing Your Story Hope for the Heart resources   Use code HOPETALKS30 to save 30% on the following these resources:   Foundations of Care video course: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/store/foundations-of-care    The Care and Counsel Handbook: https://resource.hopefortheheart.org/care-and-counsel-handbook   Called to Care training event on Saturday, June 13, 2026: https://resource.hopefortheheart.org/called-to-care    Resources from Haley Scully Get a copy of Haley’s book, Land & Sky, here: https://tinyurl.com/29n8u54y    Other Hope for the Heart Resources   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hopefortheheart   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hopefortheheart    Want to talk with June Hunt on Hope in the Night about a difficult life issue? Schedule a time here: https://resource.hopefortheheart.org/talk-with-june-hope-in-the-night   God’s plan for you: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/gods-plan-for-you/ Give to the ministry of Hope for the Heart: https://hopefortheheart.donorsupport.co/page/hope-talks1 hr 7 min
  6. 102Living Fearless: Discovering Your Identity & Purpose in Christ with Jamie Winship (Replay)In this replay episode, we're revisiting one of our favorite conversations with guest Jamie Winship and explore what it means to truly live fearless.    Drawing from his own journey—from a fear-driven identity to one rooted in Christ—Jamie shares how understanding who you are changes everything.   Together, we discuss how fear shapes our decisions, how to recognize God’s voice in everyday moments, and why your identity in Christ is greater than your circumstances or achievements. Jamie also offers a simple, practical process for breaking free from lies and walking in truth.   If you’ve ever felt stuck, unsure of your purpose, or held back by fear, this conversation will help you take your next step forward in freedom.   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    Jamie Winship resources   Learn more about Jamie Winship: https://www.identityexchange.com/   Get Jamie’ book, Living Fearless: Exchanging the Lies of the World for the Liberating Truth of God -- https://tinyurl.com/49v73cn9   Hope for the Heart resources   Connect with Hope for the Heart 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 catch up on past episodes: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/hopetalks/    Want to talk with June Hunt on Hope in the Night about a difficult life issue? Schedule a time here: https://resource.hopefortheheart.org/talk-with-june-hope-in-the-night   God’s plan for you: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/gods-plan-for-you/   Give to the ministry of Hope for the Heart: https://hopefortheheart.donorsupport.co/page/hope-talks -------------- Bible verses mentioned in this episode   Judges 6:12 – “And the angel of the LORD appeared to him [Gideon] and said to him, “The LORD is with you, O mighty man of valor.”    Psalm 8:4-5 – “What is mankind that you are mindful of them, human beings that you care for them? You have made them a little lower than the angels and crowned them with glory and honor.”   Psalm 139:7-8 – “Where can I go from your Spirit? Where can I flee from your presence? If I go up to the heavens, you are there; if I make my bed in the depths, you are there.”   Psalm 139:13 – “For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb.”   Habakkuk 2:2 -- Then the LORD replied: “Write down the revelation and make it plain on tablets so that a herald may run with it.”    Mark 1:17 – “And Jesus said to them, “Follow me, and I will make you become fishers of men.”   Mark 9:7 – “Then a cloud appeared and covered them, and a voice came from the cloud: “This is my Son, whom I love. Listen to him!”   John 1:12 – “Yet to all who did receive him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God”   Romans 4:18 – “Against all hope, Abraham in hope believed and so became the father of many nations, just as it had been said to him, “So shall your offspring be.”   Romans 5:8 – “But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.   Colossians 2:6 – “So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him”   Hebrews 11:1, 6 – “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen … And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.”1 hr 6 min
  7. 103Walking with God through Cancer (with Lauren Daugherty)At 18 years old, Lauren Daugherty received a cancer diagnosis that would change her life. In this episode, she shares her honest and powerful story of navigating fear, treatment, and the unknown—and how God met her in the middle of it all.    Lauren opens up about the role of family, community, and faith during her hardest moments, as well as what led her to share her journey publicly to encourage others. Through it all, her relationship with the Lord deepened in ways she never expected.    This conversation is a reminder that even in life’s most difficult seasons, we are not alone – and we can trust God with the unknown. He is present, faithful, and our true source of hope.   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  [0:03:00] Diagnosis at 18 and Radical Surrender [0:10:53] Choosing Trust Over Anger and Fear [0:12:04] After the Chemo: Survivorship Shock and Anxiety [0:17:52] Identity Shift and Embracing a New Self [0:39:28] Turning a Cancer Journey into Ministry and Media Impact   Lauren Daugherty resources   Connect with Lauren on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifewithlaurenmae  Hope for the Heart resources Connect with Hope for the Heart 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 catch up on past episodes: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/hopetalks/    Want to talk with June Hunt on Hope in the Night about a difficult life issue? Schedule a time here: https://resource.hopefortheheart.org/talk-with-june-hope-in-the-night   God’s plan for you: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/gods-plan-for-you/   Give to the ministry of Hope for the Heart: https://hopefortheheart.donorsupport.co/page/hope-talks -------------- Bible verses mentioned in this episode   Psalm 144:1 – “Praise be to the LORD my Rock, who trains my hands for war, my fingers for battle. He is my loving God and my fortress, my stronghold and my deliverer, my shield, in whom I take refuge, who subdues peoples under me.”   Proverbs 16:9 – “In their hearts humans plan their course, but the LORD establishes their steps.”   Romans 8:18 – “I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in 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.”54 min
  8. 104Cultivate: How God Grows the Fruit of the Spirit in You (with Dr. Rich Kannwischer)Haley and Dustin are joined by Dr. Rich Kannwischer, pastor of Peachtree Church in Atlanta, Georgia and author of Cultivate: How God Grows the Fruit of the Spirit within Us.   Richard shares his powerful hope story from early in his ministry about a tragic moment that left him questioning himself, his calling, and whether he had failed. In that season, God began to reshape how he saw his identity and ministry—not rooted in performance, but in Christ.   We then dive into how God shapes us and how we actually grow in our faith. Drawing from his book Cultivate, Richard shares some helpful insights and practical steps on how God grows the fruit of the Spirit in our lives.    If you're feeling stuck in your walk with God or just want to grow in your faith, this episode will encourage you and give you practical steps you can start doing today.    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    Dr. Richard Kannwischer resources   Get Richard’s book, Cultivate: How God Grows the Fruit of the Spirit within Us – https://tinyurl.com/5fha2fdx  Hope for the Heart resources   Connect with Hope for the Heart 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 catch up on past episodes: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/hopetalks/    Want to talk with June Hunt on Hope in the Night about a difficult life issue? Schedule a time here: https://resource.hopefortheheart.org/talk-with-june-hope-in-the-night   God’s plan for you: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/gods-plan-for-you/   Give to the ministry of Hope for the Heart: https://hopefortheheart.donorsupport.co/page/hope-talks -------------- Bible verses mentioned in this episode Galatians 5:22-25 – “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit.”51 min
  9. 105Mental Health: How to Manage Your Thoughts & Emotions with Philippians 4:8Nobody likes the feeling when your thoughts are spiraling – when your emotions feel out of control.   So what can you do in those moments?   In this episode, Haley and Dustin talk about how to care for your mental health in a practical, biblical way. They unpack key principles about your thoughts and emotions, address common misconceptions that keep us stuck, and walk through Philippians 4:8, showing how each word of the verse can help you manage anxious or overwhelming thoughts.   This is an encouraging and highly practical conversation that will equip you with simple, biblical tools to think clearly and find peace.   Philippians 4:8  “Whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable, if anything is excellent or praiseworthy, think about such things.”   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.   Hope for the Heart resources   Connect with Hope for the Heart 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 catch up on past episodes: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/hopetalks/    Want to talk with June Hunt on Hope in the Night about a difficult life issue? Schedule a time here: https://resource.hopefortheheart.org/talk-with-june-hope-in-the-night     God’s plan for you: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/gods-plan-for-you      Give to the ministry of Hope for the Heart: https://hopefortheheart.donorsupport.co/page/hope-talks  -------------- Bible verses mentioned in this episode Philippians 4:8 – “Whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy, think about such things.”   Mark 12:30 – “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.”   Romans 12:2 -- “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.”57 min
  10. 106Finding Hope After Loss: Grief, Trauma, and Renewing Your Mind with Dr. Lee WarrenDr. Lee Warren is a neurosurgeon and author of The Life-Changing Art of Self-Brain Surgery, but his story goes far beyond medicine. After losing his son tragically and unexpectedly, he found himself navigating unimaginable grief. Yet on the very same day as his son’s funeral, the birth of his granddaughter gave him a glimpse of hope in the darkness.   In this deeply moving conversation, Dr. Warren shares what suffering taught him about God, hope, and the power of our thoughts. Blending biblical truth with neuroscience, he offers practical steps on how to renew your mind, care for your mental health, and find hope – even in the hardest seasons.   If you’re walking through grief, trauma, or uncertainty, this conversation will remind you … you’re not alone – and there is hope.   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    Dr. Lee Warren Resources   Get Dr. Warren’s book, The Life-Changing Art of Self-Brain Surgery: https://wleewarrenmd.com/books/the-life-changing-art-of-self-brain-surgery/    Learn more about Dr. Lee Warren: https://wleewarrenmd.com/    Listen to the Dr. Lee Warren podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@drleewarren  Hope for the Heart resources   Connect with Hope for the Heart 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 catch up on past episodes: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/hopetalks/    Want to talk with June Hunt on Hope in the Night about a difficult life issue? Schedule a time here: https://resource.hopefortheheart.org/talk-with-june-hope-in-the-night   God’s plan for you: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/gods-plan-for-you/   Give to the ministry of Hope for the Heart: https://hopefortheheart.donorsupport.co/page/hope-talks -------------- Bible verses mentioned in this episode Isaiah 30:15 – “This is what the Sovereign LORD, the Holy One of Israel, says: “In repentance and rest is your salvation, in quietness and trust is your strength, but you would have none of it.”   John 10:10 – “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.” Romans 5:3-5 -- “Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. 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.”   2 Corinthians 10:5 – “We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.”   Philippians 4:8 – “Whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.”   Titus 2:10 – “showing all good faith, so that in everything they may adorn the doctrine of God our Savior.”1 hr 6 min
  11. 107Grace Changes Everything: Freedom, Rest, and Receiving from God (with Dr. Libin Abraham)What if the Christian life isn’t about achieving – but receiving?    In this episode, Dr. Libin Abraham, lead pastor of Bent Tree Bible Fellowship, shares how discovering grace transformed his faith from burnout to freedom. Instead of striving to earn identity, he learned to rest in what God had already done.    Together, we explore the difference between a “rowboat” life powered by effort and a “sailboat” life moved by the Spirit. Libin also unpacks how humility opens the door to grace, how eternal hope reshapes daily living, and why care is central to discipleship.    If you’ve ever felt exhausted trying to be enough, this conversation invites you to experience the freedom, power, and hope found in God’s grace.   Dr. Libin is also a featured speaker at our upcoming Called to Care event – see link below to learn more and sign up.   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  0:41 – Meet Pastor Libin & Called to Care 1:30 – Burned Out on Religion 2:40 – Discovering the Power of Grace 5:02 – Achieving vs. Receiving 7:20 – From Pharisee Heart to Grace 8:40 – Rowboat vs. Sailboat Faith 10:00 – Humility: Doorway to Grace 11:43 – Why We Bristle at Grace 14:22 – Living a Grace-Powered Life 14:50 – Leaning Into Eternal Hope 15:00 – Eternity and Everyday Impact 19:30 – Obsession With Our True Home 22:10 – Reversing the Curse With Christ Dr. Libin Abraham / Bent Tree Church Resources   Learn more about Bent Tree Bible Fellowship and view Dr. Abraham’s messages: https://benttree.org/  Hope for the Heart resources   Join us at Called to Care on Saturday, June 13! Learn more about the event here: https://resource.hopefortheheart.org/called-to-care    Connect with Hope for the Heart 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 catch up on past episodes: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/hopetalks/    Want to talk with June Hunt on Hope in the Night about a difficult life issue? Schedule a time here: https://resource.hopefortheheart.org/talk-with-june-hope-in-the-night   God’s plan for you: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/gods-plan-for-you/   Give to the ministry of Hope for the Heart: https://hopefortheheart.donorsupport.co/page/hope-talks -------------- Bible verses mentioned in this episode John 15:5 - “Apart from Me you can do nothing.” John 13:8 - “Unless I wash you, you have no part with Me.” Isaiah 6:1 - “I saw the Lord high and exalted…” Psalm 39:4 - “Lord, make me aware of my end and the number of my days…” Ecclesiastes 7:2 - “It is better to go to a house of mourning than to a house of feasting…” Acts 2:44-45 - “All the believers were together and had everything in common…” Ezekiel 34:11 - “I Myself will search for My flock and look for them.” Isaiah 55:2-3 - “Why spend money on what is not bread… Listen to Me, and eat what is good…” Psalm 23:4 - “Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death…” 1 Peter 5:7 - “Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you.”56 min
  12. 108God’s Heart for the Nations | Hope for the Heart’s International MinistryIn this special episode, Haley and Dustin discuss God’s heart for the nations and Hope for the Heart’s international ministry. From biblical foundations for missions to powerful stories of transformation from around the world, this conversation explores how God is bringing hope to people across cultures, languages, and circumstances.    Haley shares how she was called into international ministry, what she has witnessed over the past decade in more than 25 countries, and how Hope for the Heart is reaching people around the world with God's truth.    They share stories from Hope for the Heart's international partners and how you can get involved to spread the hope of Christ around the world.    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. Hope for the Heart resources   Learn more about Hope for the Heart’s international ministry: https://hopefortheheart.org/international   To support our international ministry, text the word NATIONS to 70919.   Connect with Hope for the Heart 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 catch up on past episodes: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/hopetalks/    Want to talk with June Hunt on Hope in the Night about a difficult life issue? Schedule a time here: https://resource.hopefortheheart.org/talk-with-june-hope-in-the-night     God’s plan for you: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/gods-plan-for-you      Give to the ministry of Hope for the Heart: https://hopefortheheart.donorsupport.co/page/hope-talks  -------------- Bible verses mentioned in this episode Genesis 12:3 – “All peoples on earth will be blessed through you.”   Deuteronomy 8:16 – “He gave you manna to eat in the wilderness, something your ancestors had never known, to humble and test you so that in the end it might go well with you.”   Psalm 22:27 – ““All the ends of the earth will remember and turn to the Lord, and all the families of the nations will bow down before him.”   Psalm 65:5 - “You answer us with awesome and righteous deeds, God our Savior, the hope of all the ends of the earth and of the farthest seas”   Psalm 96:3 - “Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous deeds among all peoples.”   Matthew 12:21 – “In his name, the nations will put their hope”   Matthew 28:19 – “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.”   2 Timothy 4:2 – “Preach the Word … whether convenient or not; rebuke, correct, and encourage with great patience and teaching.”   Revelation 7:9 – After this I looked, and there before me was a great multitude that no one could count, from every nation, tribe, people and language, standing before the throne and before the Lamb. They were wearing white robes and were holding palm branches in their hands.1 hr 6 min
  13. 109Levi Lusko | Finding God in Life's Hardest TransitionsWhat do you do when life starts to feel like it's spiraling out of control and you can't figure out why?   In this conversation, Haley and Dustin sit down with Levi Lusko, pastor, best-selling author, and founder of Fresh Life Church to talk honestly about grief, loss, and the unexpected season of crisis that led to his newest book, Blessed Are the Spiraling.   Levi shares the devastating loss of his five-year-old daughter, the long reach of grief, and how he found hope in the midst of unimaginable pain. He also opens up about the 18-month personal spiral he walked through in midlife :  panic attacks, identity questions, and the long road back to himself and Jesus.   This conversation will encourage you and challenge you to see your hardest seasons differently. Your most difficult season might just be where God is doing his deepest work.   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  [0:01:40] Hope as an Anchor in Suffering [0:02:31] Losing a Child and Facing Unimaginable Grief [0:04:32] Hurting with Hope Still Hurts [0:05:00] Jesus’ Grief as a Model for Deep Emotion [0:05:40] Choosing Healing over Numbing and Distraction [0:07:16] Beauty from Ashes and Time-Traveling Grief [0:08:20] Healing as Connection, Not Betrayal, to Loved Ones Levi Lusko Resources   Get Levi’s book, Blessed are the Spiraling: https://levilusko.com/blessed-are-the-spiraling    Learn more about Levi Lusko: https://levilusko.com/  Hope for the Heart resources   Join us at Called to Care on Saturday, June 13! Learn more about the event here: https://resource.hopefortheheart.org/called-to-care    Connect with Hope for the Heart 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 catch up on past episodes: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/hopetalks/    Want to talk with June Hunt on Hope in the Night about a difficult life issue? Schedule a time here: https://resource.hopefortheheart.org/talk-with-june-hope-in-the-night   God’s plan for you: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/gods-plan-for-you/   Give to the ministry of Hope for the Heart: https://hopefortheheart.donorsupport.co/page/hope-talks -------------- Bible verses mentioned in this episode Hebrews 6:19 – "We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. It enters the inner sanctuary behind the curtain." John 11:35 – "Jesus wept." Philippians 2:27 – "Indeed he was ill, and almost died. But God had mercy on him, and not on him only but also on me, to spare me sorrow upon sorrow."  Matthew 5:3-4 – "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted."  Psalm 34:18 – "The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit." Genesis 28:16 – "When Jacob awoke from his sleep, he thought, 'Surely the Lord is in this place, and I was not aware of it.'" Isaiah 53:5-6 – "But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities... and the Lord has laid on him the iniquity of us all." Isaiah 46:4 – "Even to your old age and gray hairs I am he, I am he who will sustain you. I have made you and I will carry you; I will sustain you and I will rescue you."  John 6:68 – "Simon Peter answered him, 'Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life.'" Jeremiah 12:5 – "If you have raced with men on foot and they have worn you out, how can you compete with horses?" Hebrews 11:37-38 – "They went about in sheepskins and goatskins, destitute, persecuted and mistreated — the world was not worthy of them." Psalm 19:1 – "The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands."53 min
  14. 110Uncomplicate It: Enjoying God Your Way | Hosanna WongHave you ever felt like your relationship with God isn't quite what it's "supposed" to look like?   In this conversation, Haley and Dustin sit down with Hosanna Wong — international speaker, spoken word artist, and best-selling author — to talk about what it looks like to stop overcomplicating your faith and actually enjoy God for real.   Hosanna shares her remarkable story: growing up in outdoor church on the streets of San Francisco, losing her dad to cancer at 18, and finding her voice as she traveled the country for four and a half years with no home base — discovering the church, and herself, along the way.   She also digs into her latest book, Uncomplicated, sharing the six roadblocks that keep us from connecting with God and seven unique worship personalities (she calls them "praise-onalities") that might just explain why your faith doesn't look like everyone else's — and why that's actually a good thing.   If you feel stuck in your relationship with God or find yourself comparing your faith to others, this episode is 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  Hosanna Wong Resources   Get Hosanna’s book, Uncomplicate It: Permission to Enjoy God in Your Unique Way: https://www.hosannawong.com/uncomplicate-it    Learn more about Hosanna Wong: https://www.hosannawong.com/  Hope for the Heart resources Connect with Hope for the Heart 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 catch up on past episodes: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/hopetalks/    Want to talk with June Hunt on Hope in the Night about a difficult life issue? Schedule a time here: https://resource.hopefortheheart.org/talk-with-june-hope-in-the-night   God’s plan for you: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/gods-plan-for-you/   Give to the ministry of Hope for the Heart: https://hopefortheheart.donorsupport.co/page/hope-talks -------------- Bible verses mentioned in this episode 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."  Psalm 107:2 – "Let the redeemed of the Lord tell their story — those he redeemed from the hand of the foe." John 15:5 – "I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing."1 hr 1 min
  15. 111Grace | What It Is, Why We Resist It & How to Receive ItWhat would your life look like if you stopped striving to earn approval? If you didn't wrestle with guilt or shame? If you truly understood God's grace?   For most of us, that feels more like a dream than a reality—because grace is one of the most common words in Christianity and also one of the most misunderstood. We know we're saved by grace, yet we still live with performance, shame, striving, perfectionism, and self-reliance. We understand grace in theory but struggle to receive it in practice.   In this episode, Haley and Dustin explore what God's grace really is, why we need it, and the many ways it shows up across every dimension of life. They discuss common misconceptions about grace, the barriers that keep us from receiving it, and practical steps for learning to live from God's grace instead of constantly striving for approval.   Peter's call to "grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ" (2 Peter 3:18) isn't just an instruction—it's an invitation to a different way of living.   If you're exhausted by striving, weighed down by shame, or stuck in perfectionism, this conversation is 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. Hope for the Heart resources   Learn more about Hope for the Heart’s international ministry: https://hopefortheheart.org/international   To support our international ministry, text the word NATIONS to 70919.   Connect with Hope for the Heart 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 catch up on past episodes: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/hopetalks/    Want to talk with June Hunt on Hope in the Night about a difficult life issue? Schedule a time here: https://resource.hopefortheheart.org/talk-with-june-hope-in-the-night     God’s plan for you: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/gods-plan-for-you      Give to the ministry of Hope for the Heart: https://hopefortheheart.donorsupport.co/page/hope-talks  -------------- Bible verses mentioned in this episode Matthew 5:45: "He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous." Psalm 103:14: "For he knows how we are formed, he remembers that we are dust." Acts 17:25: "He is not served by human hands, as if he needed anything. Rather, he himself gives everyone life and breath and everything else." 1 Timothy 6:17: "God richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment." Ephesians 2:8-9: "For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works, so that no one can boast." Titus 2:11-12: "For the grace of God has appeared that offers salvation to all people. It teaches us to say 'No' to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age." 2 Corinthians 12:9: "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Galatians 1:15: "God, who set me apart from my mother's womb and called me by his grace, was pleased to reveal his Son in me so that I might preach him among the Gentiles." 1 Corinthians 15:10: "But by the grace of God I am what I am, and his grace to me was not without effect. No, I worked harder than all of them—yet not I, but the grace of God that was with me." 1 Peter 1:13: "Set your hope fully on the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ." Philippians 1:6: "Being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus." 2 Peter 3:18: "Grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ."1 hr 6 min
  16. 112Prayer & Faith in America | Elizabeth Carlyle (Celebrating America's 250th Anniversary)As America marks its 250th anniversary, there's no better time to ask: what has kept this nation standing? Elizabeth Carlyle's answer is simple — prayer.   Elizabeth learned that at age eleven, when her father suffered a heart attack and was rushed away in an ambulance. She rode her bike to the end of the street, watched it go by, and prayed. He survived. And fifty years later, she still prays every time she hears a siren. That moment became the foundation of a life built on the belief that prayer isn't a last resort — it's the first and most powerful thing you can do.   Elizabeth is an author, attorney, and Bible study teacher, and the CEO of First Freedom Art Company — the stewards of Arnold Freeberg's famous painting of George Washington, Prayer at Valley Forge. It's also the cover of her book Americans Who Pray: Uniting a Nation in Faith and Freedom, released in honor of America's 250th anniversary.    In this conversation, she shares the stories behind gathering prayers from founding fathers, presidents, and current leaders — including Ben Carson, Tim Tebow, and June Hunt — and what she learned about prayer along the way.   This is an encouraging conversation on the importance of prayer in the Christian life and in the history of our country as we celebrate America's 250th anniversary.   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. Elizabeth Carlyle Resources   Get Elizabeth’s book, Americans Who Pray: https://tinyurl.com/2889mtdz   Learn more about Elizabeth Carlyle & First Freedom Art: https://www.firstfreedomart.com/    Hope for the Heart resources Connect with Hope for the Heart 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 catch up on past episodes: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/hopetalks/    Want to talk with June Hunt on Hope in the Night about a difficult life issue? Schedule a time here: https://resource.hopefortheheart.org/talk-with-june-hope-in-the-night     God’s plan for you: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/gods-plan-for-you      Give to the ministry of Hope for the Heart: https://hopefortheheart.donorsupport.co/page/hope-talks  -------------- Bible verses mentioned in this episode Philippians 4:6: "Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God." John 3:16: "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life." Matthew 6:9: "This, then, is how you should pray: 'Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name.”46 min
  17. 113Stress | Why We Feel Overwhelmed and How to Find RestAre you stressed out and wondering how to find peace in your daily life?   Stress has become the background noise of modern life. Between endless responsibilities, constant notifications, information overload, and busy schedules, many of us feel overwhelmed and don't know how to slow down.   In this episode, Haley and Dustin explore what stress really is, the difference between healthy and unhealthy stress, and why we all respond to pressure differently. They discuss five common stress responses: the Controller, Performer, Caretaker, Avoider, and Catastrophizer, and how these patterns reveal what's happening beneath the surface.    You'll also learn practical ways to manage stress, develop healthy rhythms of rest, and trust God when life feels like too much.   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. Hope for the Heart resources   Learn more about Hope for the Heart’s international ministry: https://hopefortheheart.org/international   To support our international ministry, text the word NATIONS to 70919.   Connect with Hope for the Heart 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 catch up on past episodes: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/hopetalks/    Want to talk with June Hunt on Hope in the Night about a difficult life issue? Schedule a time here: https://resource.hopefortheheart.org/talk-with-june-hope-in-the-night     God’s plan for you: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/gods-plan-for-you      Give to the ministry of Hope for the Heart: https://hopefortheheart.donorsupport.co/page/hope-talks  -------------- Bible verses mentioned in this episode Matthew 5:45: "He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous."58 min
  18. 114Scott Hamilton | Olympic Gold, Cancer, and Finding What Matters Most"You are loved. Deal with it."   That's how Olympic gold medalist Scott Hamilton summarizes the gospel.   After a lifetime of chasing excellence, standing on podiums, battling cancer, enduring loss, and navigating unimaginable challenges, Scott discovered a truth far greater than any medal or accomplishment: his worth was never found in what he achieved, but in being loved by God.   In this conversation, Scott shares his remarkable journey—from childhood illness and adoption to Olympic glory, cancer diagnoses, and a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ. He reflects on the dangers of building your identity around success, the role of prayer in life's hardest moments, and why God's grace means more than any trophy, title, or achievement.   Whether you're facing a setback, carrying a burden, or wondering what truly matters in life, Scott's story is a powerful reminder that hope is found not in what you accomplish, but in the God who loves you. And when life knocks you down—as it inevitably will—His grace gives you the strength to get back up.   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.   Scott Hamilton Resources   Learn more about Scott Hamilton: https://scotthamilton.com/    Learn more about the Scott Hamilton CARES Foundation: https://www.scottcares.org/   Hope for the Heart resources   Join us this fall at the Hope Together Conference! Learn more and sign up here: https://hopetogether.com/    Connect with Hope for the Heart 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 catch up on past episodes: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/hopetalks/    Want to talk with June Hunt on Hope in the Night about a difficult life issue? Schedule a time here: https://resource.hopefortheheart.org/talk-with-june-hope-in-the-night     God’s plan for you: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/gods-plan-for-you      Give to the ministry of Hope for the Heart: https://hopefortheheart.donorsupport.co/page/hope-talks  -------------- Bible verses mentioned in this episode 1 Corinthians 9:25 — "Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it for a crown that will not last. But we do it for a crown that will last forever."1 hr 4 min
  19. 115How Jesus Meets You in Depression | Sheila WalshWhat do you do when your faith feels strong on the outside but you're falling apart on the inside? Today we're revisiting one of our most meaningful conversations with author, speaker, and Bible teacher Sheila Walsh. In this deeply personal episode, Haley and Dustin talk with Sheila about depression, childhood trauma, mental health, and the life-changing hope found in Jesus Christ. Sheila shares her powerful story of growing up with deep emotional wounds, pursuing perfection in an effort to earn God's approval, and eventually finding herself in a psychiatric hospital with severe clinical depression. But it was there—in one of the darkest seasons of her life—that she began to discover God's grace, His presence, and the truth that the Good Shepherd knows exactly where to find us. Together they explore prayer, suffering, healing, and what it means to trust God when life doesn't make sense. If you've ever struggled with depression, discouragement, or wondered where God is in your pain, this conversation is a powerful reminder that the Good Shepherd knows exactly where to find you—and that you are never beyond the reach of His love. 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    --------------   Resources from Sheila Walsh Learn more about Sheila Walsh and her ministry at https://sheilawalsh.com/  Connect with Sheila on social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sheilawalsh1/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sheilawalshconnects/ X / Twitter: https://x.com/sheilawalsh    Hope for the Heart resources   Join us this fall at the Hope Together Conference! Learn more and sign up here: https://hopetogether.com/    Connect with Hope for the Heart 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 catch up on past episodes: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/hopetalks/    Want to talk with June Hunt on Hope in the Night about a difficult life issue? Schedule a time here: https://resource.hopefortheheart.org/talk-with-june-hope-in-the-night     God’s plan for you: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/gods-plan-for-you      Give to the ministry of Hope for the Heart: https://hopefortheheart.donorsupport.co/page/hope-talks  -------------- Bible verses mentioned in this episode Psalm 139:16 – “You saw me before I was born. Every day of my life was recorded in your book. Every moment was laid out before a single day had passed.”   Psalm 141:2 – “May my prayer be set before you like incense; may the lifting up of my hands be like the evening sacrifice.”   Mark 8 :22-25 – “They came to Bethsaida, and some people brought a blind man and begged Jesus to touch him. He took the blind man by the hand and led him outside the village. When he had spit on the man's eyes and put his hands on him, Jesus asked, “Do you see anything?” He looked up and said, “I see people; they look like trees walking around.” Once more Jesus put his hands on the man’s eyes. Then his eyes were opened, his sight was restored, and he saw everything clearly.”   John 10:10 – “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.”   Galatians 5:1 – “It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.”   Revelation 5:8 – “And when he had taken it, the four living creatures and the twenty-four elders fell down before the Lamb. Each one had a harp and they were holding golden bowls full of incense, which are the prayers of God’s people.”1 hr
  20. 116How God Heals Emotional Wounds | Marcus WarnerWhy do certain hurts from the past keep showing up in the present? Today we're revisiting one of our most impactful conversations with Marcus Warner, president of Deeper Walk International and author of Understanding the Wounded Heart. Recorded at our 2025 Hope Together Conference, Marcus shares his personal journey through anxiety, ministry burnout, and emotional healing—and how God revealed wounds from his past that still needed attention. Together, Haley and Dustin explore how unresolved pain affects our relationships, emotions, and spiritual lives. They discuss why healing is often deeper than we realize, and how prayer can become a powerful pathway to freedom. Marcus also shares his practical R.E.A.L. prayer model, a simple framework for inviting God into painful memories and finding lasting healing. If you've ever wondered why old wounds still affect you today, or you've found yourself thinking, "I thought I was over that," this conversation will help you take a meaningful step toward healing, restoration, and a deeper walk with God. 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    Marcus Warner / Deeper Walk Resources    Learn more about Deeper Walk International, Marcus Warner’s ministry, podcast, and books – www.deeperwalk.com     Get the book, Understanding the Wounded Heart – https://deeperwalk.com/product/understanding-the-wounded-heart-book/    Hope for the Heart resources   Join us this fall at the Hope Together Conference! Learn more and sign up here: https://hopetogether.com/    Connect with Hope for the Heart 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 catch up on past episodes: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/hopetalks/    Want to talk with June Hunt on Hope in the Night about a difficult life issue? Schedule a time here: https://resource.hopefortheheart.org/talk-with-june-hope-in-the-night     God’s plan for you: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/gods-plan-for-you      Give to the ministry of Hope for the Heart: https://hopefortheheart.donorsupport.co/page/hope-talks51 min
  21. 117Autism & Neurodiversity | Hope for Families with Dr. Stephanie HolmesWhat do you do when your child receives an autism diagnosis? How do you hold onto hope when the future suddenly feels uncertain? In this episode, Haley and Dustin sit down with Dr. Stephanie Holmes—certified autism specialist, counselor, and neurodiverse marriage therapist—to explore autism, ADHD, neurodiversity, and the hope Christ offers families navigating these realities. Stephanie shares her family's remarkable journey—from her daughter's autism diagnosis to discovering years later that her husband was also on the autism spectrum. Through it all, God transformed uncertainty into a calling to encourage and equip other families. Together they discuss what autism and neurodiversity are, common misconceptions, practical wisdom for parenting and marriage, and how churches can become places where neurodiverse individuals and families truly belong. As Stephanie says, God's promises come with "no exclusion clause." No diagnosis places you outside His love, His purposes, or His hope. Whether you're navigating a diagnosis yourself, supporting someone you love, or simply want to better understand neurodiversity, this conversation offers biblical encouragement and practical hope. 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. Elizabeth Carlyle Resources   Get Elizabeth’s book, Americans Who Pray: https://tinyurl.com/2889mtdz   Learn more about Elizabeth Carlyle & First Freedom Art: https://www.firstfreedomart.com/    Hope for the Heart resources   Connect with Hope for the Heart 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 catch up on past episodes: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/hopetalks/    Want to talk with June Hunt on Hope in the Night about a difficult life issue? Schedule a time here: https://resource.hopefortheheart.org/talk-with-june-hope-in-the-night     God’s plan for you: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/gods-plan-for-you      Give to the ministry of Hope for the Heart: https://hopefortheheart.donorsupport.co/page/hope-talks  -------------- Bible verses mentioned in this episode Jeremiah 29:11: "'For I know the plans I have for you,' declares the Lord, 'plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.'" Philippians 4:13: "I can do all this through him who gives me strength." 2 Thessalonians 3:5: "May the Lord direct your hearts into God’s love and Christ’s perseverance."58 min
  22. 118Codependency | Signs, Causes & How to Break FreeDo you constantly feel responsible for other people's happiness? Struggle to say no? Find yourself rescuing, fixing, or losing yourself in relationships? In this replay episode, we're revisiting one of our most practical conversations on codependency. Haley and Dustin unpack what codependency really is, why it's often misunderstood, and how unhealthy relationship patterns can quietly shape marriages, families, friendships, and even ministry. Together they explore the warning signs of codependency, the emotional and spiritual issues that often fuel it, and what Scripture teaches about healthy love, boundaries, and finding your identity in Christ instead of another person. Whether you've wondered if you're codependent or you're trying to help someone caught in an unhealthy relationship, this conversation offers biblical wisdom and practical steps toward healthier relationships and lasting freedom. 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    Hope for the Heart resources   Join us this fall at the Hope Together Conference! Learn more and sign up here: https://hopetogether.com/    Connect with Hope for the Heart 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 catch up on past episodes: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/hopetalks/    Want to talk with June Hunt on Hope in the Night about a difficult life issue? Schedule a time here: https://resource.hopefortheheart.org/talk-with-june-hope-in-the-night     God’s plan for you: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/gods-plan-for-you      Give to the ministry of Hope for the Heart: https://hopefortheheart.donorsupport.co/page/hope-talks    ---------------------------- Bible verses mentioned in this episode   Jeremiah 31:3 -- “I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with unfailing kindness.” Romans 5:8 – “But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” 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.”58 min
  23. 119How to See God in Everyday Life | Mark BattersonWe often pray for big miracles while overlooking the countless ways God is already at work around us. In this replay episode of Hope Talks, we're revisiting an encouraging conversation with bestselling author and pastor Mark Batterson about learning to see God with fresh eyes.  Mark shares the remarkable story of being miraculously healed after living with severe asthma for 40 years, along with the lessons that experience taught him about persistent prayer, God's faithfulness, and trusting Him even when the answer doesn't come right away. Drawing from his book A Million Little Miracles, Mark explores what it means to believe that God is "bigger than big, closer than close, and gooder than good." Together, we talk about breaking out of the boxes we place around God, cultivating wonder as an act of worship, practicing gratitude, and discovering that God's fingerprints are often found in the ordinary moments we so often overlook. If you've been wondering where God is, struggling to keep praying, or longing to experience a deeper awareness of His presence, this conversation will encourage you to slow down, look closer, and rediscover the God who has been with you all along. 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  -------------- Resources from Mark Batterson   Learn more about Mark Batterson: https://www.markbatterson.com/ Get a copy of Mark’s book, A Million Little Miracles: https://tinyurl.com/4am7zrt2 -------------- Hope for the Heart resources   Join us this fall at the Hope Together Conference! Learn more and sign up here: https://hopetogether.com/    Connect with Hope for the Heart 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 catch up on past episodes: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/hopetalks/    Want to talk with June Hunt on Hope in the Night about a difficult life issue? Schedule a time here: https://resource.hopefortheheart.org/talk-with-june-hope-in-the-night     God’s plan for you: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/gods-plan-for-you      Give to the ministry of Hope for the Heart: https://hopefortheheart.donorsupport.co/page/hope-talks  ---------------------------- Bible verses mentioned in this episode Psalm 8:5 – “You have made them a little lower than the angels and crowned them with glory and honor.” Psalm 56:8 – “You keep track of all my sorrows. You have collected all my tears in your bottle. You have recorded each one in your book.” Isaiah 49:16 – “See, I have engraved you on the palms of my hands; your walls are ever before me.” Zechariah 4:10 – “Do not despise these small beginnings, for the LORD rejoices to see the work begin” Romans 5:7-8 – “Very rarely will anyone die for a righteous person, though for a good person someone might possibly dare to die. But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. 2 Corinthians 5:21 – “God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.” Ephesians 3:20 – “Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us,” Revelation 21:4 – “He will wipe every tear from their eyes, and there will be no more death or sorrow or crying or pain. All these things are gone forever.”51 min
  24. 120Your Identity in Christ | Seeing Yourself Through God's EyesWhose voice has shaped the way you see yourself? Today we're revisiting one of our favorite Hope Talks conversations about identity and learning to see yourself through God's eyes instead of through the opinions of others, your past, or the lies you've come to believe. Together, Haley and Dustin explore why so many of us struggle with shame, insecurity, guilt, and feeling like we're never enough. They discuss how our identity shapes our thoughts, choices, relationships, and spiritual growth—and why lasting change begins by replacing lies with the truth of God's Word. If you've ever struggled to believe you're truly loved, accepted, forgiven, or enough, this conversation will encourage you to see yourself the way God already does: as His beloved child. 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    --------------   Hope for the Heart resources   Join us this fall at the Hope Together Conference! Learn more and sign up here: https://hopetogether.com/    Connect with Hope for the Heart 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 catch up on past episodes: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/hopetalks/    Want to talk with June Hunt on Hope in the Night about a difficult life issue? Schedule a time here: https://resource.hopefortheheart.org/talk-with-june-hope-in-the-night     God’s plan for you: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/gods-plan-for-you      Give to the ministry of Hope for the Heart: https://hopefortheheart.donorsupport.co/page/hope-talks    --------------   Bible verses mentioned in this episode   Psalm 145:8 – “The LORD is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and rich in love.”   Isaiah 43:4 – “You are precious to me. You are honored, and I love you.”   Isaiah 41:9 – “I took you from the ends of the earth, from its farthest corners I called you. I said, ‘You are my servant’ I have chosen you and have not rejected you.”   Matthew 3:16-17 – “As soon as Jesus was baptized, he went up out of the water. At that moment heaven was opened, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and alighting on him. And a voice from heaven said, “This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased.”   John 13:23 – “One of them, the disciple whom Jesus loved, was reclining next to him.” (See also: John 21:7 and John 21:20 for the phrase “the disciple whom Jesus loved”)   Romans 12:3 – “For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance with the faith God has distributed to each of you.”   Romans 15:7 – “Christ has accepted you so that God will be given glory”   Ephesians 1:4 – “Even before he made the world, God loved us and chose us in Christ to be holy and without fault in his eyes”   1 Thessalonians 1:4 – “God loves you and has chosen you to be his own people”   1 John 3:1 – “See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are!”54 min
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