Hope Signals

Imagine if you had invested minuscule amounts of money in stocks like Apple or Amazon when they first went public. What if I could tell what stocks to invest in today in order to be a millionaire over the next few years? Sounds awesome right - but also very temporary. In this episode, I'll be talking about building our heavenly portfolio in the eternity market.

When it comes to NASCAR, It's easy to think that the checkered flag is the only important one. In fact, the white flag matters just as much. It indicates the final lap of the race. It's the last opportunity to for a driver to press for the prize. In this episode, I'll offer some "white flag questions" as a way of determining if we're running well the race God has set before each of us.

We may not always feel like staying faithful to our calling or the principles of God's Word. It may not always be glamorous or comfortable to so. Yet, there is great reward in submission to God's way over our way. In this episode, we'll talk about those rewards and a few points to remember about staying faithful.

If the enemy can't keep you from finding faith in Christ his next strategy is to render you a fruitless Christian. One of his most often used tactics is discouragement (i.e. mulligrubs). In this series we'll look at some ways we can find the courage to keep moving - even if we're stuck in the mulligrubs. #hopesignals #lifeontheverge #podcast #christian #discouragement #courage #mulligrubs #blues #gooddayfortheblues

If the enemy can't keep you from finding faith in Christ his next strategy is to render you a fruitless Christian. One of his most often used tactics is discouragement (i.e. mulligrubs). In this series we'll look at some ways we can find the courage to keep moving - even if we're stuck in the mulligrubs. #hopesignals #lifeontheverge #podcast #christian #discouragement #courage #mulligrubs #blues #gooddayfortheblues

If the enemy can't keep you from finding faith in Christ his next strategy is to render you a fruitless Christian. One of his most often used tactics is discouragement (i.e. mulligrubs). In this series, we'll look at some ways we can find the courage to keep moving - even if we're stuck in the mulligrubs. #hopesignals #lifeontheverge #podcast #christian #discouragement #courage #mulligrubs #blues #gooddayfortheblues

Complacency can destroy an athlete's career, cause a business to go bankrupt, wreck a marriage and worst of all rob a blood bought believer's of the abundant life Christ paid for. In this episode, we'll get into the last of three pills we need to swallow in our fight against the killer called complacency. #hopesignals #lifeontheverge #podcast #christian #complacency #cure #repentance #repent

Complacency can destroy an athlete's career, cause a business to go bankrupt, wreck a marriage and worst of all rob a blood bought believer's of the abundant life Christ paid for. In this episode, we'll get into the second of three pills we need to swallow in our fight against the killer called complacency. Here's the ministry mentioned near the end:https://www.christsongministry.org/#hopesignals #lifeontheverge #podcast #christian #complacency #cure

Complacency can destroy an athlete's career, cause a business to go bankrupt, wreck a marriage and worst of all rob a blood bought believer's of the abundant life Christ paid for. Here's a few questions we'll explore in this series:What is complacency?What is spiritual complacency?How does it kill?What is the cure?#hopesignals #lifeontheverge #podcast #christian #complacency #cure

Have you felt stuck, stranded or stagnated in your spiritual walk? You know, where the "heavens are as brass?" In this episode, I share an often forgotten way to reignite your zeal for the Lord. Hope Signals is the podcast of Life on the Verge Ministries. To learn more, visit: https://www.lifeontheverge.com/Mark & Suzan Mason are the founders of Life on the Verge and The Plunders. The Plunders' music is available on major streaming platforms and on our website: https://theplunders.com/#HopeSignals #MondayMorningTuneUp #leadership #influencer #influence #ChristianPodcast #evangelism #lifeontheverge

We're all guilty of getting tunnel vision or only seeing something from on angle. Pro 18:17 tells us it's easy to make a premature judgment until we see the big picture. In this episode, I'll give you three ways you try to get the right perspective when making big decisions. Monday Morning Tune Up & Hope Signals are part of of Life on the Verge Ministries. To learn more, visit: https://www.lifeontheverge.com/Mark & Suzan Mason are the founders of Life on the Verge and The Plunders. The Plunders' music is available on major streaming platforms and on our website: https://theplunders.com/#HopeSignals #MondayMorningTuneUp #perspective #decision #decisionmaking #faith #christianpodcast #Wisdom #lifeontheverge

Recent polls show that people really do want to know more about Jesus. At the same time, they are more distrustful than ever of clergy. Here's what we'll get into in this episode:- Why do we need to concern ourselves with the fact that we are always under surveillance?- Why more that ever we need to develop our leadership/influence skills. - We'll take some time to further diagnose a major problem in the church today. - We'll get into some ways we can address that problem - and hone our leadership skills/influence skills.Hope Signals is the podcast of Life on the Verge Ministries. To learn more, visit: https://www.lifeontheverge.com/Mark & Suzan Mason are the founders of Life on the Verge and The Plunders. The Plunders' music is available on major streaming platforms and on our website: https://theplunders.com/#HopeSignals #MondayMorningTuneUp #leadership #influencer #influence #ChristianPodcast #johnmaxwell #jonacuff #ExcellenceNotPerfection #lifeontheverge

This week you will encounter people with authority. How you respond to that authority might just determine how people respond to your authority. In this MMTU I specify law-enforcement, but the fact is ALL authority ultimately comes from God, Our default should be honor and respect. Monday Morning Tune Up & Hope Signals are part of of Life on the Verge Ministries. To learn more, visit: https://www.lifeontheverge.com/Mark & Suzan Mason are the founders of Life on the Verge and The Plunders. The Plunders' music is available on major streaming platforms and on our website: https://theplunders.com/#HopeSignals #MondayMorningTuneUp #Authority #Romans 13 #police #cops #christianpodcast #Wisdom #lifeontheverge

John Maxwell says that leadership is influence. Thus, the reverse is true: influence is leadership. You may not see yourself as a leader but we all influence others by the way we live our lives. In this episode, we'll take a look at a golden opportunity and a serious problem. In part two, we start looking at ways we can hone our leadership (influence) skills so we can be part of the solution to that problem. Hope Signals is the podcast of Life on the Verge Ministries. To learn more, visit: https://www.lifeontheverge.com/Mark & Suzan Mason are the founders of Life on the Verge and The Plunders. The Plunders' music is available on major streaming platforms and on our website: https://theplunders.com/#HopeSignals #MondayMorningTuneUp #leadership #influencer #influence #ChristianPodcast #johnmaxwell #jonacuff #ExcellenceNotPerfection #lifeontheverge

It's normal to feel more fatigued in the winter time. How can we stay energized despite the temptation to get lazy? Could just a short walk most days do the trick?Hope Signals is the podcast of Life on the Verge Ministries. To learn more, visit: https://www.lifeontheverge.com/Mark & Suzan Mason are the founders of Life on the Verge and The Plunders. The Plunders' music is available on major streaming platforms and on our website: https://theplunders.com/#HopeSignals #MondayMorningTuneUp #ChasingExcellence #ChristianPodcast #ExcellenceNotPerfection #lifeontheverge

In the final part of this three-part series I'll spend a bit talking about the future of Hope Signals, do a brief review of part 1 & 2 then discuss how faithlessness and disobedience can have a lasting effect on the people we love the most. Hope Signals is the podcast of Life on the Verge Ministries. To learn more, visit: https://www.lifeontheverge.com/ Mark & Suzan Mason are the founders of Life on the Verge and The Plunders. The Plunders' music is available on major streaming platforms and on our website: https://theplunders.com/

Excellence isn't about being perfect—it's about going beyond expectations without falling into the traps of perfectionism or laziness. In this five-minute Monday Morning Tune-Up, Mark Mason unpacks what it really means to chase excellence and how to stay on the right path. Avoid the ditches. Stay in your lane. And pursue the kind of excellence that actually moves you forward. #HopeSignals #MondayMorningTuneUp #ChasingExcellence #ChristianPodcast #ExcellenceNotPerfection #lifeontheverge

Locust Logic is another way of saying "grasshopper mentality." The Israelites reached the edge of breakthrough and blew it because they failed to see themselves able to seize it. The account was written down so we wouldn't make the same mistakes. In this series, we'll talk about some big truths to help protect us from faithless, small-minded thinking. Mark & Suzan Mason are the founders of Life on the Verge and The Plunders. Hope Signals is the podcast of Life on the Verge Ministries. To learn more, visit: https://www.lifeontheverge.com/ The Plunders' music is available on major streaming platforms and on our website: https://theplunders.com/ Jimmie Bratcher's book Don't Take Your Dreams to the Grave can be found here: https://www.jimmiebratcher.com/store/p/dont-take-your-dreams-to-the-grave-book

Isolation is dangerous, but connection is life-giving. In this special five-minute Monday Morning Tune-Up episode of Hope Signals, Mark Mason unpacks Proverbs 18:1 and reveals a simple but powerful truth—there are three types of people you need in your life to thrive. Who are they? Tune in for this quick, motivating pick-me-up and start your week with wisdom that will challenge and inspire you. #HopeSignals #MondayMorningTuneUp #IsolationIsTerminal #Proverbs18 #ChristianPodcast #Wisdom #lifeontheverge MondayMorning Tune Up & Hope Signals are part of of Life on the Verge Ministries. Mark & Suzan Mason are the founders of Life on the Verge and The Plunders. To learn more, visit: https://www.lifeontheverge.com/

Locust Logic is another way of saying "grasshopper mentality." The Israelites reached the edge of breakthrough and blew it because they failed to see themselves able to seize it. The account was written down so we wouldn't make the same mistakes. In this series, we'll talk about some big truths to help protect us from faithless, small-minded thinking.

Last week we talked about how God gives us intellect, imagination and incentives but leaves the initiative to us. We make the plans. He confirms and directs us. But what kind of plans should we be making? Monday Morning Tune Up & Hope Signals are part of of Life on the Verge Ministries. To learn more, visit: https://www.lifeontheverge.com/ Mark & Suzan Mason are the founders of Life on the Verge and The Plunders. The Plunders' music is available on major streaming platforms and on our website: https://theplunders.com/

In part 3 of Figuring Out Why You're Still Here, we're gonna dig deep into "mind renewal" - the third key (or chord in the progression) for being able to discern the good, pleasing and perfect will of God for our lives. I mention Jim Murphy's book Inner Excellence in this episode. Here's the link: https://www.amazon.com/INNER-EXCELLENCE-Extraordinary-Performance-Possible/dp/1734654805 Hope Signals is the podcast of Life on the Verge Ministries. To learn more, visit: https://www.lifeontheverge.com/ Mark & Suzan Mason are the founders of Life on the Verge and The Plunders. The Plunders' music is available on major streaming platforms and on our website: https://theplunders.com/

Proverbs 16:1 says, "The plans of the heart belong to man, but the reply of the tongue is from the Lord." God has gifted us with intellect and imagination to achieve great things, yet He has entrusted us with the responsibility to take the initiative. Monday Morning Tune Up & Hope Signals are part of of Life on the Verge Ministries. To learn more, visit: https://www.lifeontheverge.com/ Mark & Suzan Mason are the founders of Life on the Verge and The Plunders. The Plunders' music is available on major streaming platforms and on our website: https://theplunders.com/

New year, same old question: "What is God's will for my life?" It's not too difficult to figure out God's general will for all of us - just read the Bible. But does He have a specific purpose and plan for each of us? How do we discover it? Join me as we try to figure out why we're still here in 2025.

New year, same old question: "What is God's will for my life?" It's not too difficult to figure out God's general will for all of us - just read the Bible. But does He have a specific purpose and plan for each of us? How do we discover it? Join me as we try to figure out why we're still here in 2025.

Every day, a battle rages for your attention, your resources, your family, and sometimes even your soul. This fight isn't optional—it's unavoidable. Whether you're prepared or not, you're already in the thick of it, and along the way, you will face wounds. In this series, we'll explore practical strategies and essential tools to navigate the fight, manage the pain, and stay equipped for the challenges ahead as we step into a new year.

Every day, a battle rages for your attention, your resources, your family, and sometimes even your soul. This fight isn't optional—it's unavoidable. Whether you're prepared or not, you're already in the thick of it, and along the way, you will face wounds. In this series, we'll explore practical strategies and essential tools to navigate the fight, manage the pain, and stay equipped for the challenges ahead as we step into a new year.

Can you imagine being on the brink of drowning with your only hope being that someone nearby is alert and ready to offer lifesaving help? In this final episode of No Plan B, we'll look at some postures of readiness and a few New Testament examples of how to share the lifesaving gospel with those around us.

HOW IT STARTED: Throughout history, the exclusivity of our faith has led many brothers and sisters to the slaughter. Christianity is no less exclusive today than it was during the reign of Nero. In this series, I'll aim to clarify what the Bible says about the only way to God as well as explore some practical ways of sharing our faith in a world increasingly bent on diversity, equity and inclusion.    HOW IT'S GOING: Before concerning ourselves too much with sharing the gospel, we'd better be sure we know the gospel. Recent statistics show us that many professing Christians do not understand the fundamental foundations of the Christian faith. Let's talk about our responsibility to help change that!

Throughout history, the exclusivity of our faith has led many brothers and sisters to the slaughter. Christianity is no less exclusive today than it was during the reign of Nero. In this series, I'll aim to clarify what the Bible says about the only way to God as well as explore some practical ways of sharing our faith in a world increasingly bent on diversity, equity and inclusion. 

Throughout history, the exclusivity of our faith has led many brothers and sisters to the slaughter. Christianity is no less exclusive today than it was during the reign of Nero. In this series, I'll aim to clarify what the Bible says about the only way to God as well as explore some practical ways of sharing our faith in a world increasingly bent on diversity, equity and inclusion. 

Throughout history, the exclusivity of our faith has led many brothers and sisters to the slaughter. Christianity is no less exclusive today than it was during the reign of Nero. In this series, I'll aim to clarify what the Bible says about the only way to God as well as explore some practical ways of sharing our faith in a world increasingly bent on diversity, equity and inclusion. 

Throughout history, the exclusivity of our faith has led many brothers and sisters to the slaughter. Christianity is no less exclusive today than it was during the reign of Nero. In this series, I'll aim to clarify what the Bible says about the only way to God as well as explore some practical ways of sharing our faith in a world increasingly bent on diversity, equity and inclusion. 

How do we keep going in the face of life's challenges? This series will offer some ideas and insights on how to live with perseverance in the face obstacles, opposition and adversity.

How do we keep going in the face of life's challenges? This series will offer some ideas and insights on how to live with perseverance in the face obstacles, opposition and adversity.

How do we keep going in the face of life's challenges? This series will offer some ideas and insights on how to live with perseverance in the face obstacles, opposition and adversity.

Things are heating up in the political world as the US looks to elect a new leader of the free world this year. Vicious attack ads, scathing news articles, mean spirited sermons and even violence in the form of an assassination attempt on a candidate are proof that division grows deeper by the day. How do we as believers continue to be salt, light and a city on hill in the midst of it all whilst at the same time taking responsibility for the freedoms God has entrusted us with? In this series, I'll try my best to get us thinking in a biblical direction.

Things are heating up in the political world as the US looks to elect a new leader of the free world this year. Vicious attack ads, scathing news articles, mean spirited sermons and even violence in the form of an assassination attempt on a candidate are proof that division grows deeper by the day. How do we as believers continue to be salt, light and a city on hill in the midst of it all whilst at the same time taking responsibility for the freedoms God has entrusted us with? In this series, I'll try my best to get us thinking in a biblical direction.

Things are heating up in the political world as the US looks to elect a new leader of the free world this year. Vicious attack ads, scathing news articles, mean spirited sermons and even violence in the form of an assassination attempt on a candidate are proof that division grows deeper by the day. How do we as believers continue to be salt, light and a city on hill in the midst of it all whilst at the same time taking responsibility for the freedoms God has entrusted us with? In this series, I'll try my best to get us thinking in a biblical direction.

In parts this final installment of a four series we began in May, our dear friend and LOTV partner Lee Dunfee goes deeper into the biblical principles of finance that have helped him and his family build God's kingdom and increase their options in life.

In parts three and four of a series we began in May, our dear friend and LOTV partner Lee Dunfee goes deeper into the biblical principles of finance that have helped him and his family build God's kingdom and increase their options in life.

Habits of highly miserable people and how to break them!

Okay, maybe it's not "magic," but having margin in your life will make you more productive in the long run. In this series, we'll look at some diagnostics to see if we're leaving enough margin lives plus a few "margin makers" that will help us create and protect our boundaries.

Habits of highly miserable people and how to break them!

Okay, maybe it's not "magic," but having margin in your life will make you more productive in the long run. In this series, we'll look at some diagnostics to see if we're leaving enough margin lives plus a few "margin makers" that will help us create and protect our boundaries.

Habits of highly miserable people and how to break them!

Habits of highly miserable people and how to break them!

Okay, maybe it's not "magic," but having margin in your life will make you more productive in the long run. In this series, we'll look at some diagnostics to see if we're leaving enough margin lives plus a few "margin makers" that will help us create and protect our boundaries.

If we manage well what God has entrusted to us, we will be entrusted with more. In this two part series, special guest Lee Dunfee shares what he has learned over the past few decades about work/life balance and faithful money management. 

Habits of highly miserable people and how to break them!

If we manage well what God has entrusted to us, we will be entrusted with more. In this two part series, special guest Lee Dunfee shares what he has learned over the past few decades about work/life balance and faithful money management.