HopeNet Radio

Why is it that you never see your favorite superheroes checking in to the doctor's office? Is it that we portray the image that in order to be a "hero" to someone that you have to be almost invincible to pain or suffering? Depression and other mental health struggles do not discriminate. An important part of any kind of human service or ministry is to be mentally and spiritually well. Too often, in our flesh, we try to mask the perceived weaknesses associated with depression, anxiety, and emotional suffering that it eventually leads to burnout or a host of other problems. This week, we're saying, "NO MORE!" "#166: Healers Need Healing: Let’s Talk About Burdens" appeared on HopeNet 360.

Erin Stoffel shares about the day her life changed forever. On, May 3, 2015, as the Stoffels went for an early spring walk a random act of violence temporarily separated this family and left Erin fighting for her life. The extreme pain of separation has given Erin an understanding of God, His love and His healing power. Although Erin’s story still has many chapters to complete, she candidly shares with those willing to listen where hope can be found. "#165: Erin’s Story" appeared on HopeNet 360.

Every day, you are being prepared for the next remarkable moment. The only way you'll recognize it is if you are looking for opportunities to share hope. Thoughts and prayers are with the entire Wausau community and all those affected by the recent tragic events. "#164: Preparing for the Remarkable" appeared on HopeNet 360.

Jeff and Dave continue to look at the book of Colossians in Chapter 2 this week. "#163: Keep The Main Thing The Main Thing" appeared on HopeNet 360.

Jeff and Jason talk about what it takes to intentionally raise your kids to be godly men and women for life. "#162: Millennial Fatherhood" appeared on HopeNet 360.

This week, we've centered our discussion around an article on 8 qualities the most resilient people share. As business leaders and entrepreneurs (parents, teens, young adults), you know that success requires the resilience to keep moving ahead even when confronted with obstacles and roadblocks. You have a willingness to swim upstream and not give up simply because the tide is against you. Resilient people are successful because they possess these eight qualities... Jeff and Dave share their thoughts on the 8 things and look at how Scripture confirms these principles. Did you know that Jonah had to learn how to be resilient in the face of failure? "#161: Becoming Resilient" appeared on HopeNet 360.

When life is headed out of control, look to the Refuge. The LORD is my rock, my fortress, and my savior; my God is my rock, in whom I find protection. He is my shield, the power that saves me, and my place of safety. "#160: Living Life From The Refuge" appeared on HopeNet 360.

Jeff and Dave talk about 3 things that frustrate our faith journey: double-mindedness, repeating the same sin, and apathy. "#159: Double Mindedness, Apathy, & Repeat Offenses" appeared on HopeNet 360.

Jeff and Dave continue the Initiate series this week. Most people will struggle with doubt, whether it's with your abilities, or with faith, or trusting people. Doubt is very real and doesn't just go away when you put your faith in God. So, if you've ever questioned the point of life, listen to this episode and share your thoughts with us. "#158: What’s The Point?" appeared on HopeNet 360.

Jeff and Dave continue the Initiate series this week. This is all about looking at the building blocks of the Christian faith. This week, we look at living with spiritual disciplines. How do you put them into action in your life? "#157: Initiate (Part 3)" appeared on HopeNet 360.

Jeff and Dave continue the Initiate series this week. This is all about looking at the building blocks of the Christian faith. It might seem odd to think about how you and I learn things. But check this out. We all learn differently. Our minds are so wonderfully made to absorb a vast amount of information. How we learn and what we learn about God matters in this faith journey. You might have even learned some things that were untrue about God and are working through unlearning them. Listen and share your thoughts. "#156: Initiate (Part 2)" appeared on HopeNet 360.

Jeff and Terra Kay kick off a new series called Initiate this week. This is all about looking at the building blocks of the Christian faith. Terra will share her heart on rescuing women out of the human trafficking industry. "#155: Initiate (Part 1)" appeared on HopeNet 360.

Jeff and Dave hope to make your Christmas a little warmer, a little brighter with some of our stories and favorite scripture reading selections about the real Christmas story ... Jesus' birth. Enjoy. "#154: It’s Christmas!" appeared on HopeNet 360.

Many of life's greatest gifts and pleasures cannot be wrapped. The Christmas Spirit is one of them. On this episode, Jeff and Dave share ideas and experiences that have helped put Christmas in the right perspective. Listen and share your thoughts. "#153: Getting Into The Christmas Spirit" appeared on HopeNet 360.

Jeff and Dave have a few tips to help you discover peace in your life. Did you know that you can have peace in life even with a list of deadlines and appointments? This week, ask someone how they maintain peace in their life and have a conversation about it. Or look at your life. Do you have peace? Listen to the episode and share your thoughts. "#152: ‘Tis The Season For Peace" appeared on HopeNet 360.

The hustle and bustle is in full swing as we get ready for Christmas. But for many of us, the sense of joy isn't with us at this time of year. Whether you're dealing with grief or a difficult life season, Jeff and Dave hope to make your week a little brighter as we dive into what it means to have joy. "#151: ‘Tis The Season For Joy" appeared on HopeNet 360.

Adversity happens more often than we'd wish and lasts longer than we'd like. Sometimes, we can even allow the weight of the situation affect our minds in a way where we begin to question our purpose and meaning in life. This week, Jeff and Dave talk about ways to cultivate an attitude of thankfulness and one amazing story that is sure to touch your heart. "#150: How to Face Adversity & Win" appeared on HopeNet 360.

This week, America celebrates Thanksgiving. Jeff and Dave talk about ways to cultivate an attitude of thankfulness and one amazing story that is sure to touch your heart. Plus, Jeff Hollenbeck sits down with Jeff to share about the Perspectives course coming in January. "#149: A Thanksgiving Feast For The Soul" appeared on HopeNet 360.

The Psalmist writes that some people trust in chariots and horses; some even trust in princes. Every one of these things fail, eventually. If you've put so much energy into this year's election and you've found a place of disappointment or disillusionment, Jeff and Dave would like to open up a conversation and talk about how to find that place of hope and peace again. Has something in life let you down? Join the club. We've all got moments of great displeasure. The good news is, there's hope! "#148: Trusting in Princes, Horses & Chariots" appeared on HopeNet 360.

It's no secret that this current season in the political cycle has divided and strained even the closest of relationships. Have we lost the ability to agree to disagree and still work together to bring hope to our communities? This week, Jeff and Dave discuss how to overcome disagreement and work to maintain healthy friendships. "#147: Why Are We Making Enemies?" appeared on HopeNet 360.

Loving people isn't always easy. "#146: Tough Love (Part 2)" appeared on HopeNet 360.

Some of the hardest questions that we often get on the show have to do with how to love someone when they are continually and intentionally making poor choices in life. At what point does helping the person actually do more harm than good? This is especially difficult and one that Jeff and Dave share insights on in this series of podcasts on tough love. Does using "tough-love strategies" work? What is tough love? "#145: Tough Love (Part 1)" appeared on HopeNet 360.

Today’s teens need so much support, it seems, just to stay on the faith journey. So much is after our young people’s attention that faith can seem like just another small piece of life instead of what it needs to be - what guides and directs your life. "#144: Living Faith Forward (Part 2)" appeared on HopeNet 360.

Today’s teens need so much support, it seems, just to stay on the faith journey. So much is after our young people’s attention that faith can seem like just another small piece of life instead of what it needs to be - what guides and directs your life. "#143: Living Faith Forward (Part 1)" appeared on HopeNet 360.

Who’s on this episode? Jeff Strommen @jstrommen | Dave Wager @wagerdaw | Jason Kemper @kempster220 Augustine said that faith is “to believe what you do not see; the reward of this faith is to see what you believe.” This week, students across America take a stand at their flagpole to pray for their school choosing […] "#142: Showdowns (Part 4)" appeared on HopeNet 360.

Words have power. By a word you can build someone up. By a word, you can tear someone down. "#141: Showdowns (Part 3)" appeared on HopeNet 360.

My desires are leading me astray. "#140: Showdowns (Part 2)" appeared on HopeNet 360.

One of the top issues we hear about from our coaches centers around anxiety. "#139: Showdowns (Part 1)" appeared on HopeNet 360.

We are made to be imitators. "#138: Conform Your Life to Transform Your Life" appeared on HopeNet 360.

The least greatest generation? "#137: Pokemon Go & The Great Millennial Life" appeared on HopeNet 360.

As Amanda searched for relationships and fun in college, she found profound emptiness. This week, she shares her story of hope. "#136: Hope Within Us" appeared on HopeNet 360.

The headlines rip at the heart of every father. How do we process tragedies like those we see in Orlando? "#135: We Are Going To Make It" appeared on HopeNet 360.

Sometimes friends can be confusing. "#134: The Stages of the Friend Zone" appeared on HopeNet 360.

Intimacy is about developing and growing deep bonds. "#133: The Search for Intimacy" appeared on HopeNet 360.

Take off the Chewbacca mask. "#132: #Unfiltered" appeared on HopeNet 360.

Be set free from the lies you believe. "#131: Relational Integrity with Mike Jewell" appeared on HopeNet 360.

What would you add to the list? "#130: Grad Gifts You Never Knew You Needed" appeared on HopeNet 360.

3 significant moments in the life of Peter give insight to our lives. "#129: The Epidemic (Part 3)" appeared on HopeNet 360.

Tragedy hit close to home for a few of us. "#128: Unshakeable" appeared on HopeNet 360.

Jeff Eckart of Claim Your Campus sits down to talk student-led prayer movement. Bri and Lizzy share about the Don't Let Go Campaign. "#127: Claim Your Campus & Don’t Let Go Campaign" appeared on HopeNet 360.

Let's talk about the role fathers play in their child's development. "#126: The Epidemic (Part 2)" appeared on HopeNet 360.

It seems, as parents, we’ve forgotten what children actually require in order to grow into happy, responsible adults. "#125: The Epidemic (Part 1)" appeared on HopeNet 360.

How do you get back into the flow of life when you're just "done?" "#124: The Daze After Spring Break" appeared on HopeNet 360.

When life feels out of control. "#123: Get Me Out of This Wild Goose Chase" appeared on HopeNet 360.

Well... what are you going to do about it? "#122: No Offense, But I’m Offended" appeared on HopeNet 360.

Yes, it can be done. "#121: Building a Positive Community" appeared on HopeNet 360.

Who you hang with will determine who you become. "#120: Signs of a Troubled Community" appeared on HopeNet 360.

Your legacy is something to be aware of. "#119: The Mentor’s Legacy" appeared on HopeNet 360.

Building an atmosphere of mentoring includes encouragement, not empty flattery. "#118: Fire Tenders Needed" appeared on HopeNet 360.

Great mentors are not know-it-alls. "#117: Building An Atmosphere of Mentoring (Part 2)" appeared on HopeNet 360.

Mentoring isn't just something we believe in theory. It's foundational to life. "#116: Building An Atmosphere of Mentoring (Part 1)" appeared on HopeNet 360.