
Relentless Hope
The Bible calls us to rejoice in hope and be patient in tribulation (Romans 12:12)—but how can we live this out? The Relentless Hope Podcast shares vulnerable testimonies from the world’s most passionate Christian leaders who overcame
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extreme trials through God’s faithfulness. Each episode, hosted by Steve Gatena, founder of Pray.com, gives hope a voice. In a world that can often feel overwhelming, it’s easy to lose sight of the beauty and potential within every one of us. We are divinely created; deep down, we know that anything is possible. That’s why we must hold on to hope. This podcast uncovers ways to cope with anxiety, heal broken relationships, and battle depression. You will get a close-up look into the experiences and lessons learned that made our guests incredibly influential leaders. Join us as we discover how they overcame vast obstacles and defeated the odds by turning tribulation into success. They’ll remind you that you’re not alone, guide you to lead with purpose, and leave a legacy of helping others. Following each episode, listen to the summarized daily highlights hosted by Max Bard. These shortened episodes are a great way to keep encouragement in your day, even if you only have a few minutes.
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- 49Honoring God's Calling - Christian Aranza | Daily HopeReceive hope every day with our inspirational devotionals at RelentlessHope.com. On the Daily Hope, Max Bard highlights key takeaways & life lessons from Relentless Hope with Steve Gatena. In this episode of Relentless Hope, we are joined by Pastor Christian Aranza, who shares a compelling story of embracing and honoring God's calling in our lives. He reveals how, despite attempting to let go of his calling, it never truly let go of him. Learn to love your life, lead with purpose and leave a legacy of helping others with Relentless Hope. The Relentless Hope with Steve Gatena Podcast gives hope a voice by sharing stories from the world’s most passionate leaders. Follow the Podcast so that you never miss an episode and share this episode with someone you love. For more inspirational content, daily prayers, and relaxing stories inspired by the Bible download the Pray.com app. #inspirationalstories See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 50Overcoming Adultery and Fulfilling God's Calling - Christian AranzaReceive hope every day with our inspirational devotionals at RelentlessHope.com. At Pray.com we make prayer a priority and start every episode off with a prayer. This week on Relentless Hope, Pastor Christian Aranza teaches us that even when we want to let go of our callings…they’ll never let go of us. We learn how Pastor Christian knew from a young age that God had placed in his heart the calling to preach the gospel and become a man of God. And we learn how much Pastor Christian struggled to accept his calling…and how afraid it made him feel. Learn to love your life, lead with purpose and leave a legacy of helping others with Relentless Hope. The Relentless Hope with Steve Gatena Podcast gives hope a voice by sharing stories from the world’s most passionate leaders. Follow the Podcast so that you never miss an episode and share this episode with someone you love. For more inspirational content, daily prayers, and relaxing stories inspired by the Bible download the Pray.com app. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 51God has a Legacy in store for Us - Kadi Cole | Daily HopeReceive hope every day with our inspirational devotionals at RelentlessHope.com. On the Daily Hope, Max Bard highlights key takeaways & life lessons from Relentless Hope with Steve Gatena. In this episode of Relentless Hope, Kadi Cole teaches us that the legacies which will last the longest, are those that make a difference in people’s lives. As Kadi reveals, she never wants to miss an opportunity to leave a lasting, positive impact. Learn to love your life, lead with purpose and leave a legacy of helping others with Relentless Hope. The Relentless Hope with Steve Gatena Podcast gives hope a voice by sharing stories from the world’s most passionate leaders. Follow the Podcast so that you never miss an episode and share this episode with someone you love. For more inspirational content, daily prayers, and relaxing stories inspired by the Bible download the Pray.com app. #inspirationalstories Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 52Self-Leadership is the Foundation of Everything - Kadi Cole | Daily HopeReceive hope every day with our inspirational devotionals at RelentlessHope.com. On the Daily Hope, Max Bard highlights key takeaways & life lessons from Relentless Hope with Steve Gatena. In this episode of Relentless Hope, Kadi Cole teaches us that the most important person we lead is ourselves. Learn to love your life, lead with purpose and leave a legacy of helping others with Relentless Hope. The Relentless Hope with Steve Gatena Podcast gives hope a voice by sharing stories from the world’s most passionate leaders. Follow the Podcast so that you never miss an episode and share this episode with someone you love. For more inspirational content, daily prayers, and relaxing stories inspired by the Bible download the Pray.com app. #inspirationalstories Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 53Impacting Lives Through Love - Kadi Cole | Daily HopeReceive hope every day with our inspirational devotionals at RelentlessHope.com. On the Daily Hope, Max Bard highlights key takeaways & life lessons from Relentless Hope with Steve Gatena. In this episode of Relentless Hope, Kadi Cole teaches us about learning to only say ‘yes’ to the specific needs that God calls us to meet. As Kadi explains, love is the way to impact…but the opportunities to love and help people are truly endless and overwhelming…and it’s impossible to fully surrender to every person and every need. Learn to love your life, lead with purpose and leave a legacy of helping others with Relentless Hope. The Relentless Hope with Steve Gatena Podcast gives hope a voice by sharing stories from the world’s most passionate leaders. Follow the Podcast so that you never miss an episode and share this episode with someone you love. For more inspirational content, daily prayers, and relaxing stories inspired by the Bible download the Pray.com app. #inspirationalstories Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 54Embracing God’s Calling Amid Tragedy and Caretaking - Kadi ColeReceive hope every day with our inspirational devotionals at RelentlessHope.com. At Pray.com we make prayer a priority and start every episode off with a prayer. This week in Relentless Hope, on part 1, Kadi Cole teaches us about learning to say ‘no’ to the wrong opportunities, so we can say ‘yes’ to the most important ones…the ones that are for us. Kadi opens up about how she once tried to be everything to everyone…until she realized this was an impossible task, that her yoke had become hardened, and it was not what God asked of her. As Kadi reminds us, we matter to God too…and He never asks us to burden ourselves…to burn out…or to harden our yokes in the name of service. Learn to love your life, lead with purpose and leave a legacy of helping others with Relentless Hope. The Relentless Hope with Steve Gatena Podcast gives hope a voice by sharing stories from the world’s most passionate leaders. Follow the Podcast so that you never miss an episode and share this episode with someone you love. For more inspirational content, daily prayers, and relaxing stories inspired by the Bible download the Pray.com app. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 55Blessing Others - Thomas Williams | Daily HopeReceive hope every day with our inspirational devotionals at RelentlessHope.com. On the Daily Hope, Max Bard highlights key takeaways & life lessons from Relentless Hope with Steve Gatena. In this episode of Relentless Hope, Thomas Williams, a former NFL linebacker turned motivational speaker, reveals that he wants his legacy to be that he gave to others because people gave to him. Learn to love your life, lead with purpose and leave a legacy of helping others with Relentless Hope. The Relentless Hope with Steve Gatena Podcast gives hope a voice by sharing stories from the world’s most passionate leaders. Follow the Podcast so that you never miss an episode and share this episode with someone you love. For more inspirational content, daily prayers, and relaxing stories inspired by the Bible download the Pray.com app. #inspirationalstories Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 56Encouraging & Empowering through Leadership - Thomas Williams | Daily HopeReceive hope every day with our inspirational devotionals at RelentlessHope.com. On the Daily Hope, Max Bard highlights key takeaways & life lessons from Relentless Hope with Steve Gatena. In this episode of Relentless Hope, Thomas Williams, a former NFL linebacker turned motivational speaker, teaches us that sometimes as leaders, we go through experiences not for our benefit or punishment…but for the greater good of others. Learn to love your life, lead with purpose and leave a legacy of helping others with Relentless Hope. The Relentless Hope with Steve Gatena Podcast gives hope a voice by sharing stories from the world’s most passionate leaders. Follow the Podcast so that you never miss an episode and share this episode with someone you love. For more inspirational content, daily prayers, and relaxing stories inspired by the Bible download the Pray.com app. #inspirationalstories Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 57Turning to God after a Career-Ending Injury - Thomas Williams | Daily HopeReceive hope every day with our inspirational devotionals at RelentlessHope.com. On the Daily Hope, Max Bard highlights key takeaways & life lessons from Relentless Hope with Steve Gatena. In this episode of Relentless Hope, Thomas Williams, a former NFL linebacker turned motivational speaker, teaches us about using the experiences and gifts we’ve been given to discover God’s purpose for our lives. Learn to love your life, lead with purpose and leave a legacy of helping others with Relentless Hope. The Relentless Hope with Steve Gatena Podcast gives hope a voice by sharing stories from the world’s most passionate leaders. Follow the Podcast so that you never miss an episode and share this episode with someone you love. For more inspirational content, daily prayers, and relaxing stories inspired by the Bible download the Pray.com app. #inspirationalstories Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 58Giving to Others from What We’ve Been Given - Thomas WilliamsReceive hope every day with our inspirational devotionals at RelentlessHope.com. At Pray.com we make prayer a priority and start every episode off with a prayer. This week on Relentless Hope, Thomas Williams, former NFL linebacker turned motivational speaker, teaches us to give back what we’ve received. He shares his early experiences and what he received in life lessons, inspiration, discipline and work ethics, his Bible, and messages from God that led him to find his real purpose when a neck injury ended his five-year professional career. Learn to love your life, lead with purpose and leave a legacy of helping others with Relentless Hope. The Relentless Hope with Steve Gatena Podcast gives hope a voice by sharing stories from the world’s most passionate leaders. Follow the Podcast so that you never miss an episode and share this episode with someone you love. For more inspirational content, daily prayers, and relaxing stories inspired by the Bible download the Pray.com app. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 59A Legacy of Love & Compassion - Linwood Dillard | Daily HopeReceive hope every day with our inspirational devotionals at RelentlessHope.com. On the Daily Hope, Max Bard highlights key takeaways & life lessons from Relentless Hope with Steve Gatena. In this episode of Relentless Hope, we learn how Pastor Linwood Dillard aspires to leave a legacy of faith, and he hopes to leave behind a legacy of leadership that is inclusive, compassionate, and loving. Learn to love your life, lead with purpose and leave a legacy of helping others with Relentless Hope. The Relentless Hope with Steve Gatena Podcast gives hope a voice by sharing stories from the world’s most passionate leaders. Follow the Podcast so that you never miss an episode and share this episode with someone you love. For more inspirational content, daily prayers, and relaxing stories inspired by the Bible download the Pray.com app. #inspirationalstories Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 60Handling the Pressure of Leadership - Linwood Dillard | Daily HopeReceive hope every day with our inspirational devotionals at RelentlessHope.com. On the Daily Hope, Max Bard highlights key takeaways & life lessons from Relentless Hope with Steve Gatena. In this episode of Relentless Hope, Pastor Linwood Dillard explains that God teaches leadership not through school or seminary but through experience. And He’s always preparing us for something. Learn to love your life, lead with purpose and leave a legacy of helping others with Relentless Hope. The Relentless Hope with Steve Gatena Podcast gives hope a voice by sharing stories from the world’s most passionate leaders. Follow the Podcast so that you never miss an episode and share this episode with someone you love. For more inspirational content, daily prayers, and relaxing stories inspired by the Bible download the Pray.com app. #inspirationalstories Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 61Testing My Faith - Linwood Dillard | Daily HopeReceive hope every day with our inspirational devotionals at RelentlessHope.com. On the Daily Hope, Max Bard highlights key takeaways & life lessons from Relentless Hope with Steve Gatena. In this episode of Relentless Hope, Pastor Linwood Dillard teaches us that everyone will go through experiences in life that humble us and test our faith. Learn to love your life, lead with purpose and leave a legacy of helping others with Relentless Hope. The Relentless Hope with Steve Gatena Podcast gives hope a voice by sharing stories from the world’s most passionate leaders. Follow the Podcast so that you never miss an episode and share this episode with someone you love. For more inspirational content, daily prayers, and relaxing stories inspired by the Bible download the Pray.com app. #inspirationalstories Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 62Embracing Faith after Losing a Family Member - Linwood DillardReceive hope every day with our inspirational devotionals at RelentlessHope.com. At Pray.com we make prayer a priority and start every episode off with a prayer. This week on Relentless Hope, Pastor Linwood Dillard teaches us about having faith in God. We will learn that even a pastor, who preaches love and faith, can have moments of doubt, questioning abilities. We learn how after Pastor Linwood’s 13-year-old nephew was killed and his niece severely injured in a head-on collision with a drunk driver, actually strengthens his faith in God. Learn to love your life, lead with purpose and leave a legacy of helping others with Relentless Hope. The Relentless Hope with Steve Gatena Podcast gives hope a voice by sharing stories from the world’s most passionate leaders. Follow the Podcast so that you never miss an episode and share this episode with someone you love. For more inspirational content, daily prayers, and relaxing stories inspired by the Bible download the Pray.com app. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 63Helping Hurt People - Adam Mesa | Daily HopeReceive hope every day with our inspirational devotionals at RelentlessHope.com. On the Daily Hope, Max Bard highlights key takeaways & life lessons from Relentless Hope with Steve Gatena. In this episode of Relentless Hope, Pastor Adam Mesa teaches us how he wants to leave a legacy of helping hurt people to heal their secret wounds and silent cries. Learn to love your life, lead with purpose and leave a legacy of helping others with Relentless Hope. The Relentless Hope with Steve Gatena Podcast gives hope a voice by sharing stories from the world’s most passionate leaders. Follow the Podcast so that you never miss an episode and share this episode with someone you love. For more inspirational content, daily prayers, and relaxing stories inspired by the Bible download the Pray.com app. #inspirationalstories Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 64Sacrifice and Guiding People - Adam Mesa | Daily HopeReceive hope every day with our inspirational devotionals at RelentlessHope.com. On the Daily Hope, Max Bard highlights key takeaways & life lessons from Relentless Hope with Steve Gatena. In this episode of Relentless Hope, Pastor Adam Mesa teaches us that leadership is about sacrifice…helping people who are in pain…and guiding people to reach their fullest potential. Learn to love your life, lead with purpose and leave a legacy of helping others with Relentless Hope. The Relentless Hope with Steve Gatena Podcast gives hope a voice by sharing stories from the world’s most passionate leaders. Follow the Podcast so that you never miss an episode and share this episode with someone you love. For more inspirational content, daily prayers, and relaxing stories inspired by the Bible download the Pray.com app. #inspirationalstories Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 65Becoming a Force to be Reckoned With - Adam Mesa | Daily HopeReceive hope every day with our inspirational devotionals at RelentlessHope.com. On the Daily Hope, Max Bard highlights key takeaways & life lessons from Relentless Hope with Steve Gatena. This week in Relentless Hope, Pastor Adam Mesa teaches us about healing our secret wounds and silent cries…and helping others in their healing too. Learn to love your life, lead with purpose and leave a legacy of helping others with Relentless Hope. The Relentless Hope with Steve Gatena Podcast gives hope a voice by sharing stories from the world’s most passionate leaders. Follow the Podcast so that you never miss an episode and share this episode with someone you love. For more inspirational content, daily prayers, and relaxing stories inspired by the Bible download the Pray.com app. #inspirationalstories Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 66Healing Secret Wounds and Embracing God’s Love - Adam MesaReceive hope every day with our inspirational devotionals at RelentlessHope.com. At Pray.com we make prayer a priority and start every episode off with a prayer. This week in Relentless Hope, Pastor Adam Mesa teaches us about healing our secret wounds and silent tears. He shares how we can change our futures, by changing our perspectives on our pasts, and learning to use our painful experiences as fuel for our futures. And when we do…we become a force to be reckoned with. Learn to love your life, lead with purpose and leave a legacy of helping others with Relentless Hope. The Relentless Hope with Steve Gatena Podcast gives hope a voice by sharing stories from the world’s most passionate leaders. Follow the Podcast so that you never miss an episode and share this episode with someone you love. For more inspirational content, daily prayers, and relaxing stories inspired by the Bible download the Pray.com app. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 67The Legacy of a Professor - Dr. Philip Zimbardo | Daily HopeReceive hope every day with our inspirational devotionals at RelentlessHope.com. On the Daily Hope, Max Bard highlights key takeaways & life lessons from Relentless Hope with Steve Gatena. On this episode of Relentless Hope, Dr. Philip Zimbardo, world-renowned American psychologist and professor, teaches us that he’d like to be remembered for the good work he’s done as a teacher, original researcher, and writer. Learn to love your life, lead with purpose and leave a legacy of helping others with Relentless Hope. The Relentless Hope with Steve Gatena Podcast gives hope a voice by sharing stories from the world’s most passionate leaders. Follow the Podcast so that you never miss an episode and share this episode with someone you love. For more inspirational content, daily prayers, and relaxing stories inspired by the Bible download the Pray.com app. #inspirationalstories Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 68Leaders are Heroes - Dr. Philip Zimbardo | Daily HopeReceive hope every day with our inspirational devotionals at RelentlessHope.com. On the Daily Hope, Max Bard highlights key takeaways & life lessons from Relentless Hope with Steve Gatena. On this episode of Relentless Hope, Dr. Philip Zimbardo, world-renowned American psychologist and professor, teaches us about heroic leadership and acting with moral courage. Learn to love your life, lead with purpose and leave a legacy of helping others with Relentless Hope. The Relentless Hope with Steve Gatena Podcast gives hope a voice by sharing stories from the world’s most passionate leaders. Follow the Podcast so that you never miss an episode and share this episode with someone you love. For more inspirational content, daily prayers, and relaxing stories inspired by the Bible download the Pray.com app. #inspirationalstories Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 69Everyday Heroes - Dr. Philip Zimbardo | Daily HopeReceive hope every day with our inspirational devotionals at RelentlessHope.com. On the Daily Hope, Max Bard highlights key takeaways & life lessons from Relentless Hope with Steve Gatena. On this episode of Relentless Hope, Dr. Philip Zimbardo, world-renowned American psychologist and professor, shows us how to become everyday heroes. Learn to love your life, lead with purpose and leave a legacy of helping others with Relentless Hope. The Relentless Hope with Steve Gatena Podcast gives hope a voice by sharing stories from the world’s most passionate leaders. Follow the Podcast so that you never miss an episode and share this episode with someone you love. For more inspirational content, daily prayers, and relaxing stories inspired by the Bible download the Pray.com app. #inspirationalstories Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 70Becoming Heroes and Overcoming Poverty - Dr. Philip ZimbardoReceive hope every day with our inspirational devotionals at RelentlessHope.com. At Pray.com we make prayer a priority and start every episode off with a prayer. This week on Relentless Hope, Dr. Philip Zimbardo, world-renowned American psychologist and professor, taught us what it means to become everyday heroes, how to lead with moral courage, and to find hope through prayer. Learn to love your life, lead with purpose and leave a legacy of helping others with Relentless Hope. The Relentless Hope with Steve Gatena Podcast gives hope a voice by sharing stories from the world’s most passionate leaders. Follow the Podcast so that you never miss an episode and share this episode with someone you love. For more inspirational content, daily prayers, and relaxing stories inspired by the Bible download the Pray.com app. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 71The Love of God - Esther Fleece Allen | Daily HopeReceive hope every day with our inspirational devotionals at RelentlessHope.com. On the Daily Hope, Max Bard highlights key takeaways & life lessons from Relentless Hope with Steve Gatena. On this episode of Relentless Hope, we learn how Esther Fleece Allen is working to leave a legacy of presence. Esther explains how she wants to be remembered for being present with everyone through the good and bad seasons. As Esther shares, she wants to be a mom, wife, and community member who can weep with someone rather than moving to immediately fix things. Learn to love your life, lead with purpose and leave a legacy of helping others with Relentless Hope. The Relentless Hope with Steve Gatena Podcast gives hope a voice by sharing stories from the world’s most passionate leaders. Follow the Podcast so that you never miss an episode and share this episode with someone you love. For more inspirational content, daily prayers, and relaxing stories inspired by the Bible download the Pray.com app. #inspirationalstories Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 72How to accept the Good and the Bad - Esther Fleece Allen | Daily HopeReceive hope every day with our inspirational devotionals at RelentlessHope.com. On the Daily Hope, Max Bard highlights key takeaways & life lessons from Relentless Hope with Steve Gatena. On this episode of Relentless Hope, Esther Fleece Allen teaches us how to be leaders who can accept the good and bad days, both in our lives, and in the lives of the people we lead. Learn to love your life, lead with purpose and leave a legacy of helping others with Relentless Hope. The Relentless Hope with Steve Gatena Podcast gives hope a voice by sharing stories from the world’s most passionate leaders. Follow the Podcast so that you never miss an episode and share this episode with someone you love. For more inspirational content, daily prayers, and relaxing stories inspired by the Bible download the Pray.com app. #inspirationalstories Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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