Steve & Bethany's Hopecast

It's our 2nd update since taking our hiatus. There's BIG news for your favorite podcasters! Bethany and her husband welcomed their first child and Steve and his family celebrated the wedding of his oldest. We'll hear about both on this episode!Plus, we have video! You can watch the episode for free here:https://youtu.be/CdSkhDwpQOA For all things Steve & Bethany hit our website:https://steveandbethany.com

Steve & Bethany are on a temporary break from the Hopecast, because Bethany and her husband are expecting their first child.Bethany's baby is less than two weeks from making his or her debut (they are waiting to be surprised...check the show archives for why)Steve has a grocery store fail.For all things Steve & Bethany, including social media links and show archives, check out our websitehttps://steveandbethany.com 

With Bethany expecting her first child soon, we thought this would be a good time for us to say, "Adios" for the rest of 2022. But don't worry Hope Dealers, we're going to use this down time to revamp the podcast. We've got a lot of ideas and we're praying for direction. We're going to be dropping into your podcast feed from time-to-time during this hiatus to up date you on what's going on and to inspire you. We're also keeping our social sites - especially Instagram - updated on the regular.Pray for us and we'll do the same for you! Talk to you in 2023 :DFor all things Steve & Bethany hit us up:https://steveandbethany.com

Prayer. It's the main form of communication with the Almighty. We all know we need to pray. All of us want a dynamic prayer life...being close to God and seeing our prayers answered.But how do we get there?This week, we finish up our conversation about the foundations of prayer...and go a little deeper into this vital part of our walk with Christ.Show archives, social media links, and all things Steve & Bethany check out our website:https://steveandbethany.com

It's been said, "you are either in a storm, coming out of one, or going into one." It's why we need to be as prepared as possible for the next storm that comes into our lives.But how?Our friend, Andrea Lennon from Andrea Lennon Ministries, joins us for the second episode to talk about the 5 truths we need to cling to in our time of crisis.Andrea is available to speak at your next event! She's also got Bible studies, books, and a podcast you can subscribe to. Check it outhttps://andrealennonministry.orgFor all things Steve & Bethany visit:https://steveandbethany.com

It's been said, "you are either in a storm, coming out of one, or going into one." It's why we need to be as prepared as possible for the next storm that comes into our lives.But how?Our friend, Andrea Lennon from Andrea Lennon Ministries, joins us over the next two episodes to talk about the 5 truths we need to cling to in our time of crisis.Andrea is available to speak at your next event! She's also got Bible studies, books, and a podcast you can subscribe to. Check it outhttps://andrealennonministry.orgFor all things Steve & Bethany visit:https://steveandbethany.com

Prayer. It's the main form of communication with the Almighty. We all know we need to pray. All of us want a dynamic prayer life...being close to God and seeing our prayers answered. But how do we get there?This week, we're talking about the foundations of prayer.Show archives, social media links, and all things Steve & Bethany check out our website:https://steveandbethany.com

If you've been in church circles for any length of time, you've probably heard - if not said - "God doesn't want you happy. He wants you to obey." But what does this mean exactly? Does God expect or want not to enjoy life? Does being obedient automatically mean we're going to be miserable?We're going to answer these question and give you some hope of how to both be happy and obedient. For all archived episodes, social media links, and all things Steve & Bethanyhttps:/steveandbethany.com

There's nothing like pregnancy. If you have a good one, there's so much love and joy that it completely overshadows the pain and discomfort. But if you have a bad one, there' can be only heartbreak and despair. With Bethany going into her final trimester of her first pregnancy, we thought we'd talk about all the highs and lows pregnancy. We'll get an update on how she's doing and give hope about how to minister to those who've experienced a loss or infertility and speak directly to those in the midst of a hard pregnancy.It's an episode that we hope you share with your friends.Hit us up on our website!https://steveandbethany.com

Social media tends to be a place to be a highlight reel for life. Do we personally struggle with comparing our lives with others? Do we feel pressure to only post "good" stuff online? Why should we be transparent about our struggles as believers?We answer all these questions and bring hope to living in a reel world.For show archives, social links, our YouTube channel and more...check out our websitehttps://steveandbethany.com

A popular phrase in Christian circles is "get out of our comfort zone." It can be really difficult, because, by definition, we're at ease. The risk of putting yourself in a situation with no view of a safety net is too great for us most of the time. But the truth is that God is always pushing us, like a good parent, out of the familiar into the unknown. Because it's that unknown that makes us more fully rely upon Him.This week, we'll share some practical tips of how to overcome the very real fear and take the step out of our comfort zone into a growing relationship with Christ.For all things Steve & Bethany., including social links, YouTube page, and more...hit us up!https://steveandbethany.com 

The Bible says the fruit of the spirit is a great way to do self evaluation. We know that we all have our days when we don't get it right, but, overall, is your life marked by love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self control?If not, why not?This week, we're bringing hope to help you cultivate the fruit in your life.For all things Steve & Bethany - check out our websitehttps://steveandbethany.comCheck out our YouTube channel!

Now for a little something different...In the two plus years of Steve & Bethany's Hopecast, we've produced long form programs from 20-40 mins. But this week, because of the 4th of July holiday that recently passed in America, we decided to do our first mini episode.  Enjoy!Check out past episodes, sign up for our Hope Blast newsletter, and get all things Steve & Bethany at our website!https://steveandbethany.com

We're getting interactive again this week with one of our most popular series - Life Verses! We asked you to tell us about that one Bible verse that you cling to...especially when life gets difficult. We're finding hope together with stories from our Hope Dealers!

As believers, we're often told that we need to be bold in our faith. But what does that look like practically? In this week's episode, we define what having a bold faith is - and just as important what both faith is not.YouTube Interview Series with Stephanie RodgersStephanie grew up in the foster care system. If anyone ever had the excuse of being bitter and being an angry person, it's her. Yet, God radically changed her and she now has a life that she never could have dreamt of before. Check it outhttps://youtu.be/isaVPgqaOJQSign up for Steve & Bethany's Hope Blast sent every week!https://steveandbethany.com

We're departing from our regular format of tackling the biggest questions of life and faith with real and practical answers to help you live out your faith in this crazy world. On this episode, we pull the curtain back and give you a glimpse into our personal lives. We have a big announcement we want to share with you!Sign up for Steve & Bethany's Hope Blasthttps://steveandbethany.com

As believers, we know that we ought to include God in our decision making process. But, if we're honest, we just don't know how to. In this week's episode, we're going to break down the problem and give some practical solutions of how you can make sure that you hear from (and follow) Him in the process.We're the guests this week on the Other People's Shoes Podcast with Neil Matthews!https://www.opspodcast.com/Sign up for our weekly Steve & Bethany's Hope Blast and get links to our socialshttps://www.steveandbethany.com

As believers, we've been conditioned to think that science and the Bible are at odds. It's a choice either you're a person of faith or a person of reason. Is there any middle ground between these two? Can they both exist together?It's what we're talking about this week.To dive deeper checkout https://answersingenesis.comSign up for Steve & Bethany's Hope Blasthttps://www.steveandbethany.comYouTube Interview Series with Stephanie Rodgershttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=isaVPgqaOJQ&t=1s

Perhaps the most asked question by both believers and non believers alike when it comes to God is...why is there suffering?If God is as good as the Bible says He is, how come doesn't He eliminate suffering? Especially like the heartbreaking, sickening, and life shattering pain that those parents in South Texas are experiencing after the events of this week.Why God allows suffering, what we should do when we find ourselves in the middle of suffering, and the hope God provides in these situations is our topic this week.YouTube Interview Series with Stephanie Rodgershttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=isaVPgqaOJQGet Steve & Bethany's weekly Hope Blasthttps://www.steveandbethany.com

If you're a parent, it's only a matter of time before your kids are going to ask some hard questions about God and the Bible. Our natural reaction is to call your pastor or some other spiritual leader in your church. But wouldn't be great if you felt confident enough to be able answer the questions for them?This week, we tackle some of the most difficult questions kids have about God and the Bible with practical answers that will give you hope that you can be the go-to for your kids!This week's Audience of One is Richard TatumIf you'd like to be our next Audience of One, email us! steveandbethanyshopecast@gmail.comYouTube Video Series Interview with Stephanie Rodgers

If you're anything like us, you do whatever you can to avoid confrontation. But sometimes not having those difficult conversations actually can make things worse. When its time to confront how do you make sure that you do it in a God honoring way? We'll also let you in on the one key to remember when confronting anyone. Thanks to Shelley Vaughn for being our Audience of One member this week!If you'd like join us as our Audience of One...email us steveandbethanyshopecast@gmail.comYouTube Interview Series with Stephanie Rodgers!Stephanie has an amazing testimony of how God has worked in her life after growing up in the foster care system and being forced to live on her own at age 15!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=isaVPgqaOJQSign up for Steve & Bethany's Hope Blast Newsletter!https://www.steveandbethany.com

One of the big mysteries about God is how much He seems to change from the first part of the Bible to the second. The God that's described in the Old Testament seems so harsh and vengeful...sometimes destroying entire nations of men, women and children. But in the New Testament, Jesus comes on the scene and there seems to be a shift in God's outlook to peace and love.Did something happen to make God have a complete change of character? Is He just bi-polar? or  Is there another explanation? We're going to dive deep into what the Bible says and provide you some hope that God is that same God through out the entire scripture.Special Thanks to Shelley Vaughn our Audience of One!If you'd like to be our next Audience of One member, email us! steveandbethanyshopecast@gmail.comYouTube Interview Series - Stephanie Rodgers.Stephanie was raised in the foster care system and was living on her own as an adult at age 15! Check out her amazing story!https://youtu.be/isaVPgqaOJQ

One of the hardest things for believers to admit is doubt. We're not talking about questioning God's plan, but actually wondering if God truly exists and if this super natural gospel message is just too good to be true. It's taboo in most church circles that's for sure, but if this in anyway describes your relationship with God at times...this episode is for you.Thanks to Stephanie Rodgers for being our Audience of One! If you'd like to be our Audience of One... in person or via video chat...please send us an email: steveandbethanyshopecast@gmail.comSign up for our weekly Steve & Bethany's Hope Blast! https://www.steveandbethany.com

One of the biggest buzzwords in our society as a whole and in the church is community. Obviously, it means surrounding yourself with like minded people. The key is that it's more about giving than receiving. But how? We have a few ideas and a foolproof way to find the right community for yourself.Check Out MK & TJ 50 States Tour YouTube SeriesSign Up for our Steve & Bethany's Hope Blasthttp://www.steveandbethany.com

As believers, we've been told to 'store up treasures in heaven.' That sounds amazing, but what does that really mean? What are these treasures? We'll explain in this episode.Checkout MK & TJ's YouTube Channel as the camp in all 50 states! It's an amazing journey in the Gypsy Van!https://www.youtube.com/c/mkandtjLet us know your thoughts about Treasures in Heaven...connect with us!Connect | Steve & Bethany's Hopecast (steveandbethany.com)Sign up for Steve & Bethany's Hope Blasthttps://www.steveandbethany.com

Followers of Christ have our own terminology and phrases, but sometimes this lingo isn't always defined. We're here to help breakdown three of the most important Christianese terms!JustificationSanctificationGlorificationCheck out MK & TJ 50 State Tour YouTube channel! They're tent camping around in every state and experiencing the people and places that make America so unique. Be sure and leave #gypsyvanhttps://www.youtube.com/c/MKandTJSign up for our weekly Steve & Bethany's HopeBlast. We have a preview of the current episode, a quick devo, and the Feel Good Story of the Week.https://www.steveandbethany.com

If you've been a follower of Jesus for any length of time, you know it's not always mountain tops. If we're honest, we'd probably say that life is more walking through valleys than anything else.  No valley is harder than the ones when God doesn't answer the way we've been praying for Him to. It can really rock your faith. We all have heard the stories of those who've completely walked away from their faith all together.We're diving deep into this tricky area of faith.Sign up for our weekly Steve & Bethany's Hope Blast!Check out MK & TJ 50 State Tour!Our producer, TJ and his wife MK, are on a quest to camp in all 50 states in the Gypsy Van! Check out their amazing adventures on their YouTube channel.

One of the most quoted scriptures by both believers and non believers alike is 'judge not lest you be judged.'It's true that Jesus spoke these words during the Sermon on the Mount, but what exactly did He mean by it? We're going to shed some light on this topic and give some insight on how to apply this teaching to your life.Check out MK & TJ 50 State Tour YouTube channel! They're tent camping around in every state and experiencing the people and places that make America so unique. Be sure and leave #gypsyvanhttps://www.youtube.com/c/MKandTJSign up for our weekly Steve & Bethany's HopeBlast. We have a preview of the current episode, a quick devo, and the Feel Good Story of the Week.https://www.steveandbethany.com

As believers, we're supposed to be in the world but not of the world. But how do we practically life this out...especially when we're surrounded with secular opinions and ideas that contradict scripture? We've got some ideas. Plus, we let you know some practical ways to engage the culture around you in a way that honors your beliefs. Sign up for our weekly Steve & Bethany's Hope Blast!Check out MK & TJ 50 State Tour!Our producer, TJ and his wife MK, are on a quest to camp in all 50 states in the Gypsy Van! Check out their amazing adventures on their YouTube channel.

We turned this week's episode over to you. We asked you to tell us which Bible passage you run to whenever life gets crazy and the story behind it.  And once again, you came through in a major way. We were so encouraged by these stories and we can't wait for you to hear them!If you don't have a life verse of your own, we give you a practical way to find one!Sign up for our weekly Steve & Bethany's Hope Blast!Check out MK & TJ 50 State Tour!Our producer, TJ and his wife MK, are on a quest to camp in all 50 states in the Gypsy Van! Check out their amazing adventures on their YouTube channel.

As believers in Christ, we are forgiven of all of our sin. If that's true, why do we still struggle with sin? Or is it a sign that we haven't been completely forgiven? And how can we live in victory over sin when temptation is literally everywhere? It's a tough conversation, but we're having it this week!Send Us Your Feedback on this EpisodeWe love hearing from you! Share your own story or just let us know what you think.Check out MK & TJ's Camping Adventures!

If you've been around church culture for any length of time, you've probably heard that we're to "speak truth in love" to those around us...whether it's to the culture or others in the faith.  But too often, because people are people, the truth becomes a weapon used to put people in their place instead of being used to guide and instruct. How do we keep this from happening to us? It's what we're discussing on this week's Steve & Bethany's Hopecast.Send Us Your Feedback on this EpisodeWe love hearing from you! Share your own story or just let us know what you think.Check out MK & TJ's Camping Adventures!

Whether it's because of COVID or the ability to watch services online or maybe because you've had a hurtful experience, but we're seeing more and more committed Christians not attending church regularly.  But is that a good idea?Join us as we tackle this subject this week.Send Us Your Feedback on this EpisodeWe love hearing from you! Share your own story or just let us know what you think.Become a Hope Dealers on PatreonIt's a place to find encouragement, prayer and belonging...with all kinds of members only perks!Sign Up for Steve & Bethany's Hope BlastIt's your weekly dose of hope sent to your inbox every week!We Want to Partner with You!One of our passions is to help Christian businesses grow! If you or someone you know has a business that wants to reach our dedicated loyal audience with there product or service, we'd love to talk! Shoot us an email - steveandbethanyshopecast@gmail.com

The Bible says that the Lord disciplines those that He loves. But more often than not, we don't feel very loved when we're corrected. In fact, we tend to blame God for the bad things in life instead of knowing that His discipline and correction is always for His glory and for our good. Send Us Your Feedback on this EpisodeWe love hearing from you! Share your own story or just let us know what you think.Become a Hope Dealers on PatreonIt's a place to find encouragement, prayer and belonging...with all kinds of members only perks!Sign Up for Steve & Bethany's Hope BlastIt's your weekly dose of hope sent to your inbox every week!We Want to Partner with You!One of our passions is to help Christian businesses grow! If you or someone you know has a business that wants to reach our dedicated loyal audience with there product or service, we'd love to talk! Shoot us an email - steveandbethanyshopecast@gmail.com

You're special. Don't let anyone limit your potential. Exercise more. Eat better. Cheer others on. Do more.These are the messages we're bombarded with on a daily basis, but where is the balance between having goals and being consumed by success? Is there any purpose in living an ordinary life? Join us as we journey to into the beauty of an ordinary life.Here's the Instagram post Bethany talks abouthttps://www.instagram.com/p/CY_wZ1vr0zI/Send Us Your Feedback on this EpisodeWe love hearing from you! Share your own story or just let us know what you think.Become a Hope Dealers on PatreonIt's a place to find encouragement, prayer and belonging...with all kinds of members only perks! Sign Up for Steve & Bethany's Hope BlastIt's your weekly dose of hope sent to your inbox every week!We Want to Partner with You!One of our passions is to help Christian businesses grow! If you or someone you know has a business that wants to reach our dedicated loyal audience with there product or service, we'd love to talk! Shoot us an email - steveandbethanyshopecast@gmail.com

How do you define yourself? By your profession or maybe you just say you're a "mom" or "dad." Those aren't wrong, but they aren't who we truly are as a follower of Christ. How do you live out your true identity that's found in Christ? It's the subject of this week's Hopecast.BTW, we're in our NEW studio :D  For those watching the video version, Steve was put in charge of switching the camera views. What could possibly go wrong?We Want to Partner with You!One of our passions is to help Christian businesses grow! If you or someone you know has a business that wants to reach our dedicated loyal audience with there product or service, we'd love to talk! Shoot us an email - steveandbethanyshopecast@gmail.comBecome a Hope Dealers on PatreonWe originally setup a Patreon page to help us offset production costs and provide exclusive benefits in exchange. But what we've found is an amazing community within our community. It's a place to find encouragement, prayer and belonging. Tiers are $5 per month and $15 per month. Please check it out!Sign Up for Steve & Bethany's Hope BlastIt's your weekly dose of hope sent to your inbox every week!

We continue our look at Purity Culture this week. Why it's still important and we give some practical ways to encourage the generation that follow us to commit to the Biblical purity guidelines.We Want to Partner with You!One of our passions is to help Christian businesses grow! If you or someone you know has a business that wants to reach our dedicated loyal audience with there product or service, we'd love to talk! Shoot us an email - steveandbethanyshopecast@gmail.comBecome a Hope Dealers on PatreonWe originally setup a Patreon page to help us offset production costs and provide exclusive benefits in exchange. But what we've found is an amazing community within our community. It's a place to find encouragement, prayer and belonging. Tiers are $5 per month and $15 per month. Please check it out!Sign Up for Steve & Bethany's Hope BlastIt's your weekly dose of hope sent to your inbox every week!

The Bible speaks a lot about the need for purity in all areas of our life. However, the term “purity culture” brings eye rolls, dismissive laughter, and worse in church circles these days. When and why did it become so negative? In this first of two episodes, we're going to trace the beginnings of the movement and why it ultimately hasn't worked.  We'll also provide some real, practical ways for purity to be taken seriously again.We Want to Partner with You!One of our passions is to help Christian businesses grow! If you or someone you know has a business that wants to reach our dedicated loyal audience with there product or service, we'd love to talk! Shoot us an email - steveandbethanyshopecast@gmail.comBecome a Hope Dealers on PatreonWe originally setup a Patreon page to help us offset production costs and provide exclusive benefits in exchange. But what we've found is an amazing community within our community. It's a place to find encouragement, prayer and belonging. Tiers are $5 per month and $15 per month. Please check it out!Sign Up for Steve & Bethany's Hope BlastIt's your weekly dose of hope sent to your inbox every week!

A trend in Christian circles is to ask God for one word at the beginning of a new year to focus our life on for the next twelve months. We asked you for your word and the story behind it. Your response was (in a word) amazing! We also reveal the word that each of us are going to use this year too.We Want to Partner with You!One of our passions is to help Christian businesses grow! If you or someone you know has a business that wants to reach our dedicated loyal audience with there product or service, we'd love to talk! Shoot us an email - steveandbethanyshopecast@gmail.comBecome a Hope Dealers on PatreonWe originally setup a Patreon page to help us offset production costs and provide exclusive benefits in exchange. But what we've found is an amazing community within our community. It's a place to find encouragement, prayer and belonging. Tiers are $5 per month and $15 per month. Please check it out!Sign Up for Steve & Bethany's Hope BlastIt's your weekly dose of hope sent to your inbox every week!

With the new year almost here, we thought it would be fun to take a look back at our favorite episodes from 2021. We also review our most downloaded episode of the year too!Sponsored by:Love Your Flair Boutique The holidays will be here soon! Tina has got a ton of super cute stuff for any lady on your Christmas list. Get $5 off every order of $25 or more with the promo code HOPE at checkout!https://facebook.com/loveyourflairGet Involved:Hope Dealers on Patreon get the video version early every week...plus other goodies. Tiers are $5 p/month, $15 p/month or you can choose a custom amount. All the details are here:https://patreon.com/join/steveandbethanyshopecast?Follow us on Social Mediahttps://instagram.com/steveandbethanyshopecastWatch this episode on our YouTube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/c/SteveBethanysHopecaststeveandbethany.com is place to find show audio and video archives, social media links, find our all our recommended resources, leave a review... you get the idea.https://steveandbethany.com

As a special for Christmas week, we each came to the episode with our 5 favorite Christmas movies. We debate the list until only 2 remain. Then each of us make our case to producer, TJ, to determine which is the Greatest Christmas Movie of All Time!Here's a tease: you'll never guess which movie wins!Sponsored by:Love Your Flair Boutique The holidays will be here soon! Tina has got a ton of super cute stuff for any lady on your Christmas list. Get $5 off every order of $25 or more with the promo code HOPE at checkout!https://facebook.com/loveyourflairGet Involved:Hope Dealers on Patreon get the video version early every week...plus other goodies. Tiers are $5 p/month, $15 p/month or you can choose a custom amount. All the details are here:https://patreon.com/join/steveandbethanyshopecast?Follow us on Social Mediahttps://instagram.com/steveandbethanyshopecastWatch this episode on our YouTube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/c/SteveBethanysHopecaststeveandbethany.com is place to find show audio and video archives, social media links, find our all our recommended resources, leave a review... you get the idea.https://steveandbethany.com

Every year at this time, we as believers lament the fact that Christmas has become too commercialized. All of us would love for Christ to be the sole focus, but if we're honest we have to fit Him in somewhere between all the office parties, gift buying, and family get togethers.We give some practical tips of how not let all the other stuff get in the way of the Main Thing.Sponsored by:Love Your Flair Boutique The holidays will be here soon! Tina has got a ton of super cute stuff for any lady on your Christmas list. Get $5 off every order of $25 or more with the promo code HOPE at checkout!https://facebook.com/loveyourflairGet Involved:Hope Dealers on Patreon get the video version early every week...plus other goodies. Tiers are $5 p/month, $15 p/month or you can choose a custom amount. All the details are here:https://patreon.com/join/steveandbethanyshopecast?Follow us on Social Mediahttps://instagram.com/steveandbethanyshopecastWatch this episode on our YouTube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/c/SteveBethanysHopecaststeveandbethany.com is place to find show audio and video archives, social media links, find our all our recommended resources, leave a review... you get the idea.https://steveandbethany.com

The word "joy" is so often used this time of year. As believers, we're told that we should have it. But what exactly is meant by "joy"? If you don't always feel joy, don't worry. You aren't alone and it's ok, because that's not what joy really is.Sponsored by:Love Your Flair Boutique The holidays will be here soon! Tina has got a ton of super cute stuff for any lady on your Christmas list. Get $5 off every order of $25 or more with the promo code HOPE at checkout!https://facebook.com/loveyourflairGet Involved:Hope Dealers on Patreon get the video version early every week...plus other goodies. Tiers are $5 p/month, $15 p/month or you can choose a custom amount. All the details are here:https://patreon.com/join/steveandbethanyshopecast?Follow us on Social Mediahttps://instagram.com/steveandbethanyshopecastWatch this episode on our YouTube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/c/SteveBethanysHopecaststeveandbethany.com is place to find show audio and video archives, social media links, find our all our recommended resources, leave a review... you get the idea.https://steveandbethany.com

When you hear the phrase "entitled", you usually think about a particular generation of people. But it's also something that we, as believers, have to keep a careful watch on, because it's so easy for us to fall into it. As always, we do our best to provide practical tips to guarding against having a feeling of entitlement invading our lives. Sponsored by:Love Your Flair Boutique The holidays will be here soon! Tina has got a ton of super cute stuff for any lady on your Christmas list. Get $5 off every order of $25 or more with the promo code HOPE at checkout!https://facebook.com/loveyourflairGet Involved:Hope Dealers on Patreon get the video version early every week...plus other goodies. Tiers are $5 p/month, $15 p/month or you can choose a custom amount. All the details are here:https://patreon.com/join/steveandbethanyshopecast?Follow us on Social Mediahttps://instagram.com/steveandbethanyshopecastWatch this episode on our YouTube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/c/SteveBethanysHopecaststeveandbethany.com is place to find show audio and video archives, social media links, find our all our recommended resources, leave a review... you get the idea.https://steveandbethany.com

Let's be honest. As much as you may love this time of year, the holidays can be stressful. Sometimes even the closest of families can experience, shall we say, too much time together. But don't worry! We're here to provide some practical tips to help you get through the next few weeks.Here's the recipe Steve uses for frying turkeys from Tony Chachere's website...INGREDIENTS:3-5 Gals. Peanut Oil (Or Oil of Your Choosing)1 12 Lb. TurkeyTony Chachere's Creole Butter Injectable MarinadeTony Chachere's Original Creole SeasoningDIRECTIONS:1: Prepare turkey fryer, or very large stock pot.2: Fill fryer with no more than ¾ oil and heat to 350 degrees.3:Make sure turkey is completely thawed.4: Pat turkey dry with paper towels – turkey must be dry before frying.5: Remove giblets from turkey.6: Inject the turkey with Tony Chachere's Creole Butter Injectable Marinade. Use as much as you'd like.7: Be sure to space out the injection sites so the marinade goes throughout the entire turkey.8: Lightly season the inside of the turkey with Tony Chachere's Original Creole Seasoning.9: Next, gently lift the skin of the bird up and use your hands to carefully massage Original Creole Seasoning under the skin.10: Coat the outside skin of the turkey with Original Creole Seasoning.11: Allow the turkey to sit until it reaches room temperature.12: Carefully lower the turkey into the oil and allow it to fry for 3 minutes per pound, plus 5 minutes per bird, until the meat thermometer reads 165 degrees when inserted into the thickest part of the breast.13: Carefully remove the turkey from the fryer and drain it on paper towels.14: Allow bird to sit for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.Sponsored by:Love Your Flair Boutique The holidays will be here soon! Tina has got a ton of super cute stuff for any lady on your Christmas list. Get $5 off every order of $25 or more with the promo code HOPE at checkout!https://facebook.com/loveyourflairGet Involved:Hope Dealers on Patreon get the video version early every week...plus other goodies. Tiers are $5 p/month, $15 p/month or you can choose a custom amount. All the details are here:https://patreon.com/join/steveandbethanyshopecast?Follow us on Social Mediahttps://instagram.com/steveandbethanyshopecastWatch this episode on our YouTube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/c/SteveBethanysHopecaststeveandbethany.com is place to find show audio and video archives, social media links, find our all our recommended resources, leave a review... you get the idea.https://steveandbethany.com

Whenever you're working with people, conflict is going to happen. It's all about how you handle it. However, when the person you are in disagreement with is another believer adds an extra layer of difficulty. You want to  give out grace, but you also want to do what's right.Steve had this real life situation happen between two of his friends. How they dealt with is a perfect example of two godly people working out a tense situation with grace and justice.It's the final week of the Guess the Gobbler contest! Identify this celebrity voice and win a Steve & Bethany's Hopecast Gift Box.Listen to the soundMake your GuessSponsored by:Love Your Flair Boutique The holidays will be here soon! Tina has got a ton of super cute stuff for any lady on your Christmas list. Get $5 off every order of $25 or more with the promo code HOPE at checkout!https://facebook.com/loveyourflairGet Involved:Hope Dealers on Patreon get the video version early every week...plus other goodies. Tiers are $5 p/month, $15 p/month or you can choose a custom amount. All the details are here:https://patreon.com/join/steveandbethanyshopecast?Follow us on Social Mediahttps://instagram.com/steveandbethanyshopecasthttps://www.tiktok.com/@steveandbethanyshopecast?Watch this episode on our YouTube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/c/SteveBethanysHopecaststeveandbethany.com is place to find show audio and video archives, social media links, find our all our recommended resources, leave a review... you get the idea.https://steveandbethany.com

We're getting interactive this week! A few months ago we did an episode about our favorite Bible verses. It was so well received that we thought we'd do it again, but this time we wanted to hear from you. We asked people on social media to tell us about their go-to Bible verse and why it's so important to them. The response was amazing. Enjoy!Sponsored by:Love Your Flair Boutique The holidays will be here soon! Tina has got a ton of super cute stuff for any lady on your Christmas list. Get $5 off every order of $25 or more with the promo code HOPE at checkout!https://facebook.com/loveyourflairGet Involved:Hope Dealers on Patreon get the video version early every week...plus other goodies. Tiers are $5 p/month, $15 p/month or you can choose a custom amount. All the details are here:https://patreon.com/join/steveandbethanyshopecast?Follow us on Social Mediahttps://instagram.com/steveandbethanyshopecasthttps://www.tiktok.com/@steveandbethanyshopecast?Watch this episode on our YouTube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/c/SteveBethanysHopecaststeveandbethany.com is place to find show audio and video archives, social media links, find our all our recommended resources, leave a review... you get the idea.https://steveandbethany.com

Grace. It's probably the best word found in the Bible. If you're a follower of Christ, you are already a big fan of grace. But what about giving out grace to others? It's a little more - sometimes a lot more - difficult, because by definition the other person doesn't deserve it. How can we make giving out grace a staple of our life? We're talking about it this week!Sponsored by:Love Your Flair Boutique get 10% off your first order when  you use the promo code:Love 10 Offhttps://facebook.com/loveyourflairGet Involved:Hope Dealers on Patreon get the video version early every week...plus other goodies. Tiers are $5 p/month, $15 p/month or you can choose a custom amount. All the details are here:https://patreon.com/join/steveandbethanyshopecast?Follow us on Social Mediahttps://instagram.com/steveandbethanyshopecasthttps://www.tiktok.com/@steveandbethanyshopecast?Watch this episode on our YouTube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/c/SteveBethanysHopecaststeveandbethany.com is place to find show audio and video archives, social media links, find our all our recommended resources, leave a review... you get the idea.https://steveandbethany.com

We finish up our three part series about what a missionary really is with a look at moms who work outside the home. By understanding your role as a missionary will actually lighten the burdens and stresses you're under.Sponsored by:Love Your Flair Boutique get 10% off your first order when  you use the promo code:Love 10 Offhttps://facebook.com/loveyourflairGet Involved:Hope Dealers on Patreon get the video version early every week...plus other goodies. Tiers are $5 p/month, $15 p/month or you can choose a custom amount. All the details are here:https://patreon.com/join/steveandbethanyshopecast?Follow us on Social Mediahttps://instagram.com/steveandbethanyshopecasthttps://www.tiktok.com/@steveandbethanyshopecast?Watch this episode on our YouTube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/c/SteveBethanysHopecaststeveandbethany.com is place to find show audio and video archives, social media links, find our all our recommended resources, leave a review... you get the idea.https://steveandbethany.com

We all know that being a mom isn't always easy. Sometimes moms feel under valued or under utilized. So how can moms find their value in Christ alone and not in what they do or not do for a living?We're talking about it this week in the second of our three part series "Living On Mission."Sponsored by:Love Your Flair Boutique get 10% off your first order when  you use the promo code:Love 10 Offhttps://facebook.com/loveyourflairGet Involved:Hope Dealers on Patreon get the video version early every week...plus other goodies. Tiers are $5 p/month, $15 p/month or you can choose a custom amount. All the details are here:https://patreon.com/join/steveandbethanyshopecast?Follow us on Social Mediahttps://instagram.com/steveandbethanyshopecasthttps://www.tiktok.com/@steveandbethanyshopecast?Watch this episode on our YouTube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/c/SteveBethanysHopecaststeveandbethany.com is place to find show audio and video archives, social media links, find our all our recommended resources, leave a review... you get the idea.https://steveandbethany.com

Have you ever felt stuck in your life? You look around and see everyone else is pursuing a goal, but you just aren't? Take heart. We've been there too!But how do we shift our perspective to be able to live out His calling on our life no matter where we are? We're talking about it this week!Sponsored by:Love Your Flair Boutique get 10% off your first order when  you use the promo code:Love 10 Offhttps://facebook.com/loveyourflairGet Involved:Hope Dealers on Patreon get the video version early every week...plus other goodies. Tiers are $5 p/month, $15 p/month or you can choose a custom amount. All the details are here:https://patreon.com/join/steveandbethanyshopecast?Follow us on Social Mediahttps://instagram.com/steveandbethanyshopecasthttps://www.tiktok.com/@steveandbethanyshopecast?Watch this episode on our YouTube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/c/SteveBethanysHopecaststeveandbethany.com is place to find show audio and video archives, social media links, find our all our recommended resources, leave a review... you get the idea.https://steveandbethany.com