We've all heard the phrase "it doesn't look good", and we all know it means that bad news is coming. In this podcast we examine stories that don't look good, they involve sickness, loss, doubt, fear, and even death. However, there is hope in Christ and we
Lauren is a youth girls small group leader, dance teacher, therapist, and director of a Non-profit, among many other things. Today she's going to tell us about her struggle with an eating disorder and how God can free us, even from the things that we think we'll have to struggle with for our entire lives!If you know someone that might be a good fit for the show, let me know at IDLGpodcast@gmail.com
Today Andriy and Sandi talk to us about how fully surrendering to God allows us to have peace in any situationI hope that their story and their transparency will help to teach you to live a fully surrendered life even when you want to be in control!
This week we pick up where we left off with part 2 of Jennifer's story. If you haven't listened to Part 1 yet, go listen to it now!
Today we get to hear from my good friend Jennifer! This is part 1 of a 2 part episode where she tells us how she trusted God and believed in His plan for her life even when she didn't fully understand what that plan was. Join us again next week for part 2!
Season two is well underway and in this episode I got to sit down with Mason and Missy Lewis! They're some of my closest friends and two of the nicest people I've ever had the privilege of meeting. Today they're going to tell us about their struggle with infertility, anxiety surrounding adoption, and the ability that God has to settle our hearts in tough seasons. All we have to do is trust that he has a plan!
Dressed as one of the world's most iconic comic book characters, The Little Rock Batman uses cosplay to bring joy and he finds ways big and small to help his community whether he's visiting homeless shelters or delivering Christmas gifts to kids in need. What many people wouldn't guess is that he almost lost his life to Ulcerative Colitis. Today he's sharing about his health journey with us and how he has found Hope in his recovery process.
In season 2 we hear from several different guests about their "It doesn't look good situations. From chronic illness, and catastrophic sickness, to infertility and eating disorders but all of them had a common theme; God shows up, gives us hope, and provides us with purpose. You'll see just that as we release each episode of season 2 every Tuesday for the next several weeks.
Meredith worked very hard to receive her teaching degree and that work was met by many obstacles along the way. She lost her father in law during the first six months of her marriage, her sister (My wife, Kaitlyn) was diagnosed with stage four cancer, and she failed to pass a portion of the praxis multiple times. She knew the entire time though, that God had a plan, and He is faithful to fulfill it. Please check out Hopeagainsthope.com to see what we do, or to fill out a prayer request form. If you haven't already please consider making a tax deductible donation at https://give.cornerstone.cc/hopeagainsthope so that we can continue to meet the needs of families that are fighting life threatening illnesses.
At the age of two Harper was diagnosed with a rare tumor in and around her lungs. Her parents, Chad and Jai sat down with me this week to talk about how watching their little girl fight a life threatening illness took a toll on them as parents. They explain how the experience has strengthened their faith and how it now brings them joy to share it with people that need hope!If you have questions about how to have hope in Christ, let us know by clicking the following link and filling out our prayer request form:https://hopeagainsthope.com/prayer-requests/
In 2015 Charles suffered a seizure that caused a three year gap in his memory. On today's episode he tells us how isolated he felt during the experience, how the enemy tried to convince him that he was alone, and how he overcame the obstacles that the gap in his memory created. If you feel alone please let us know how we can pray for you by clicking the following link and filling out our prayer request form:https://hopeagainsthope.com/prayer-requests/
On today's episode I talked to one of my best friends and the associate pastor at my church, Blake! We talked about how a series of traumatic situations caused him to misunderstand key aspects of God's character ultimately leading him to believe a false gospel. He explained his journey from believing that false gospel and distrusting God, to believing the true gospel and understanding the father heart of God.
This week I talked with my friend Townsend who's accomplished singer/songwriter from here in our home town of Conway, AR. She shared with me how the loss of a dear friend and his legacy encouraged her to start a movement called “Your Not Alone Project”. As well, as finally releasing the album that they had always talked about. You should go check out her music and what she's up to at any of the links below: Www.Townsendtmusic.conWww.Patreon.com/Townsendtmusic Facebook/Instagram: @townsendtmusic Like and follow: http://www.townsendtmusic.com/https://m.facebook.com/TownsendTMusic/?ref=bookmarkshttps://www.instagram.com/townsendtmusic/https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCFyBoiYh1ePwhtD5BM4ZP8Q
Charles fills in as host to interview me (Tim) about the loss of my wife Kaitlyn and how the journey of her fight against ovarian cancer effected me and shaped my decision to start Hope against Hope and It Doesn't Look Good.
Charles fills in as host to interview me (Tim) about the loss of my wife Kaitlyn and how the journey of her fight against ovarian cancer effected me and shaped my decision to start Hope against Hope and It Doesn't Look Good. In this, first part we cover her diagnosis, initial emotions, and first full month of fighting. Tune in next week for Part 2!
It Doesn't Look Good is a podcast brought to you by Hope Against Hope! “It doesn't look good” is a phrase that we've all heard sometime or another. Whether it was from a doctor, teacher, or even a mechanic, we all know that bad news follows. However, this podcast is all about how God can use even the most broken situations for His glory and our good! Over the course of the first season, we talk to a lot of people that have heard “It doesn't look good”, and we hear how God gave them hope in the midst of some of the most difficult seasons of life. Subscribe today wherever you get your podcast!