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Dawson McAllister speaks truth about the tough issues young people face today. In this podcast, he brings insight to people looking for help with relationships, depression, self-worth, and more. He brings years of experience, clear thinking and biblical truths to an audience seeking hope.

Dawson McAllister: Radio Personality, Blogger, Author


    • Aug 15, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 15m AVG DURATION
    • 63 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from The Dawson McAllister Podcast

    Dating: Waiting for the Right Guy - EP 63

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2022 23:05


    In this Dawson McAllister Peer-to-Peer Podcast, Hannah wants to live for God. She's 24 years old and wants to wait to have sex until she's married. She's had guys ask her out, but they're not the guys she's looking for. She's feeling discouraged about waiting for the right guy. Listen as callers help her. If you're struggling with dating issues, a Hope Coach is ready to listen. Chat Live with a Hope Coach! 

    My Brother Has a Serious Meth Issue - EP 62

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2022 15:28


    In this peer-to-peer podcast, Stephanie's brother has a serious meth issue. Her parents didn't even know where he was, then when they found out he was in jail, they told him, “If you don't stop, we're disowning you.” Stephanie's carrying the weight of all this and needs help. If you or someone you know is struggling with substance abuse, chat live with a trained Hope Coach.

    I Realized I Had an Anger Problem After I Threw My Son on His Bed - EP 61

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2022 21:13


    In this episode, we have Tyler, and he admits what happened when his anger turned into rage. And if you stick with us, you'll hear the awesome peer-to-peer feedback Tyler received. He received encouragement and advice from 7 people who didn't condemn him but instead loved on him and shared their wisdom. Let's hear from Tyler. If your dealing with anger issues a Hope Coach is ready to listen. https://www.thehopeline.com/chat-live/ 

    Scared to Share My Faith With My Friends - EP 60

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2022 20:57


    Have you ever been scared to share your faith? I know I have. Well, that's what we are going to be talking about in this episode. Our guest today is Ashley. She became a Christian not very long ago, and some of her closest friends don't know about it and don't know she was baptized. It is a huge life change to accept Christ and become a Christian. So, how does she even bring it up to her family and friends? We're going to delve into that today and ask Ashley's peers to weigh in and give their best advice. But first, let's hear from Ashley. Do you have questions about your faith? Chat with a Hope Coach today!

    I Believe in God, But My Boyfriend Doesn't - EP 59

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2022 31:07


    In this Dawson McAllister Peer to Peer Podcast Kayley feels conflicted about her relationship with her boyfriend. She's a Christian, she's a follower of Christ and he doesn't believe in God. We have a big lineup of peer-to-peer callers who want to give Kayley advice. Find help for your relationships and more: https://www.thehopeline.com/

    Anger Issues Are Affecting My Life - EP 58

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2022 13:45


    In this Dawson McAllister Peer to Peer Podcast, callers help Evan who is struggling with anger problems. He recently had a dispute with a teacher and broke his hand when he punched two lockers. He's been suspended from school many times and gets into physical altercations with the people who bully him.  Find help for anger and more at TheHopeLine. 

    Have I Lost My Salvation? EP 57

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2021 17:05


    In episode 57 of the Dawson McAllister Peer to Peer Podcast, callers help Dylan who is trying to figure out salvation. He believed in Jesus when he was little because his parents did, but he really didn't understand what following the lord meant and giving your life to Christ. He did that 2 years ago. Now he wants to know if someone who has saved can be unsaved. Do you have questions about faith and salvation? Chat with a Hope Coach at TheHopeLine.com

    Depressed and Angry After Mom's Death - EP 56

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2021 12:30


    In this Dawson McAllister Peer to Peer Podcast callers help Shelby who's mother died. She was on her way home from a week-long church conference when her mom died. It happened 3 years ago, and since then, she's been angry with God and depressed. But through it all, she's also been seeking God. Find help for grief, anger and depression or chat with a Hope Coach at TheHopeLine.com. 

    Why Is It So Hard to Find a Connection With Someone? Ep 55

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2021 16:14


    In this Dawson McAllister Peer to Peer Podcast, callers help Heather as she struggles to find a deep connection with someone while dating. She's busy and successful in school and her career, but as her life progresses her dating life is just not there. Need help with relationships and dating? Chat with a HopeCoach

    Should I Stay and Support My Drug Addicted Fiancé? - EP 54

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2021 12:47


    In episode 54 of The Dawson McAllister Peer to Peer Podcast, callers help Sharona. She's facing an extremely tough decision. Does she try to stay and support her drug-addicted fiancé one more time or does she leave him for good? His pattern is in and out of drugs, in and out of rehab, in and out of following God. Most important to consider is their 3 kids. Sharona wants them safe and secure. Find help for addiction, toxic relationships and more: https://www.thehopeline.com/

    How Do I Know If My Dad Went to Heaven? – EP 53

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2021 14:04


    In this Dawson McAllister Peer to Peer Podcast caller's help Savannah who is struggling with the loss of her father and she's not sure if he was saved. She is unclear whether he's in heaven with God or in hell. She had a rocky relationship with him due to his addiction to drugs. She is dealing with guilt for not sharing the gospel with her father. Listen as people help her work through this guilt and understanding of God's grace. If you have questions about eternity and what happens when we die chat with a HopeCoach at https://www.thehopeline.com/.

    My Past Abusive Relationship is Hindering Me - EP 52

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2021 18:05


    In this Dawson McAllister Peer to Peer Podcast, callers help Angel who made the brave decision to leave her abusive husband. It's been only 6 months since she left him and she's dating someone else and recently had sex with the new guy. She's feeling scared and wondering if she jumped into a new relationship too soon. Find help for Abusive Relationships and more: https://www.thehopeline.com/

    How to Cope with an Addict Parent? EP 51

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2021 11:43


    In this Dawson McAllister Peer to Peer Podcast callers help Marie who's dad was addicted to crack when she was little. He stole from her. He was never really involved in her life. Now, she wants to be a part of his life, but at the same time she doesn't want to get hurt again.  If you are dealing with an addicted parent or loved one, TheHopeLine.com has resources and HopeCoaches to help you.   

    Custody Battle: I Lost My Son - EP 50

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2021 18:35


    In this Dawson McAllister Peer to Peer Podcast callers help Brende who had an unplanned pregnancy then lost her son in a custody battle.  Brende had to represent herself in court for two years. Even though her son's father wanted her to abort him, now he keeps fighting her for custody. She is trying to fight for her son and be strong, but sometimes it is so hard that she has lost hope. If you've been through a custody battle or an unintended pregnancy, TheHopeLine.com has resources and HopeCoaches to help you. 

    Addicted to Opiates for 10 Years - EP 49

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2021 12:51


    In this Dawson McAllister Peer to Peer Podcast callers help Ashley (25 years old) who was addicted to opiates and heroin for 10 years. She has been clean for a little over 2 months.  Her mom was killed when was 13 and she started doing drugs to escape reality. She ended up in jail and lost her son who is a year old. She gave her life to Christ in jail and now she wants her son back and needs encouragement to stay clean. If you are struggling with a Substance Abuse Addiction or any issue, TheHopeLine.com has resources and HopeCoaches to help you. 

    I Was Raped and Hate Who I Am - EP 48

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2021 11:33


    In this Dawson McAllister Peer to Peer Podcast callers help Janely who was raped at the age of 16 and has kept it a secret from everyone. Her anger and self-hate from keeping it bottled up inside are over the years is overwhelming her. The rape still haunts her and she feels guilt to this day.  She wants to know how to get rid of these feelings to find peace.  If you are struggling with a sexual assault or any issue, TheHopeLine.com has resources and HopeCoaches to help you. 

    I Regret Supporting My Girlfriend's Abortion: EP 47

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2020 17:22


    Hunter dated a girl he deeply cared for. When they were both 15 years old, she got pregnant, but ended up having an abortion. Hunter supported the abortion at first, but then didn't want to continue through with it, but it happened, nonetheless. Currently Hunter is still carrying around the guilt and shame of that abortion. Listen to episode 47 of the Dawson McAllister podcast as callers help Hunter as he struggles. Find your issue, get help or chat online with a hope coach TheHopeLine.com

    Spiritual Warfare: How to Deal with Demonic Attacks? EP 46

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2020 20:48


    In episode 46, Cinnamon is hearing voices in the night that she doesn't understand and can't explain. She explains, “Sometimes, I sit down. I'll feel really calm, and I'll start praying. And I feel I hear voices that call my name, “Cinnamon!” And I look around and there's nothing there.” Listen as callers advise Cinnamon on what to do to help her deal with spiritual warfare.  Find your issue, get help, or chat online with a HopeCoach at TheHopeLine.com

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    My Girlfriend is Jealous of My Friendship With My Ex-Girlfriend - EP 45

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2020 13:21


    In episode 45 of the Dawson McAllister podcast, callers give Justin advice on his friendship with his ex-girlfriend and how it's affecting his current relationship. Find your issue, get help or chat online with a HopeCoach TheHopeLine.com

    My PTSD Is So Bad, I Can't Even Function - EP 44

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2020 12:15


    In episode 44 of the Dawson McAllister podcast, callers give Anna advice to help her with how to function with PTSD after her boyfriend shot himself in front of her.  Find your issue, get help or chat online with a HopeCoach TheHopeLine.com

    He's Being Taunted to Kill Himself - EP 43

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2020 13:33


    When Lane was young, his dad killed himself. Now, classmates, family, and friends make jokes about it. Lane's been told, “Why don't you just do it now [kill yourself] instead of waiting until your old like your dad!” Lane tries to ignore the taunts, but they do anything and everything they can to get in his head. Find your issue, get help or chat online with a HopeCoach: TheHopeLine.com

    How to Avoid Sexual Temptation as a Christian? EP 42

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2020 16:13


    In episode 42 of the Dawson McAllister podcast, callers give Glory advice on how to deal with the pressure of sexual temptation, as a Christian when dating. Find your issue, get help or chat online with a HopeCoach: TheHopeLine.com

    Struggling with Alcoholism, Should I Help Others? EP 41

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2020 15:39


    In episode 41 of the Dawson McAllister's peer to peer podcast, callers give Candice advice on how to overcome struggling with alcoholism so she can help others, like her, who are struggling with alcoholism. Find your issue, get help or chat online with a HopeCoach TheHopeLine.com

    How Do I to Stop My Pornography Addiction? EP 40

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2020 19:41


    In episode 40 of the Dawson McAllister peer to peer podcast, callers give Lorvena advice on how to stop pornography addiction. Find your issue, get help or chat online with a HopeCoach TheHopeLine.com  

    How Do I Talk to My Son About His Absent Father? - EP 39

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2020 12:55


    In episode 39 of the Dawson McAllister peer to peer podcast, callers and Dawson give Bree advice on how to talk to her 7-year-old son about his absent father.  Find your issue, get help or chat online with a HopeCoach TheHopeLine.com

    Help! I'm Looking for My Self-Worth Sexually Online - EP 38

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2019 13:35


    In episode 38 of the Dawson McAllister peer to peer podcast, callers give Mikayla advice on how to stop looking for self-worth sexually online with guys and they let her know how much she is loved by God and worthy.  Find your issue, get help or chat online with a HopeCoach TheHopeLine.com

    Substance Abuse: A Junkie About to Become a Father - EP 37

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2019 18:10


    In episode 37 of the Dawson McAllister peer to peer podcast, callers give Collin advice as he reaches out about being a junkie about to become a father. Find your issue, get help or chat online with a HopeCoach TheHopeLine.com

    How to Cope and Stay Clean After Prison - EP 36

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2019 15:34


    In episode 36, John called and he wants to know how to cope and stay clean after prison. In Dawson McAllister's peer to peer podcast callers give John advice and hope. Find your issue, get help or chat online with a HopeCoach TheHopeLine.com

    Everything in My Life is a Mess - EP 35

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2019 11:43


    Tiffany's feels like her life is a mess and hopeless. Her dad died a few years ago, her brothers an addict, her sister is depressed and her mom has PTSD and acts out. There's nothing good in her life and she's ready to give up. In Dawson McAllister's peer to peer podcast callers give Tiffany advice and hope.  Find your issue, get help or chat online with a HopeCoach TheHopeLine.com

    Porn Addiction: How to Stay Away from Porn Permanently - EP 34

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2019 25:27


    John's porn addiction started when he was just 13 years old. He wants to stop it permanently. In Dawson McAllister's peer to peer podcast callers that have dealt with pornography addiction in the past give John advice on how they overcame it. Find your issue, get help or chat online with a HopeCoach TheHopeLine.com

    Rebecca's Financial Disaster: How Do I Forgive Myself? EP 33

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2019 10:37


    In Dawson McAllister's peer to peer podcast callers help Rebecca who borrowed money from her grandparents to move and now is in financial disaster. Now they demanding that their money be paid back. She's asking how can I forgive myself for contributing to her financial disaster and how do I deal with my grandparents. Find your issue, get help or chat online with a HopeCoach TheHopeLine.com

    How to Find God - EP 32

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2019 8:54


    The most important decision you will ever make is accepting Jesus Christ into your life. In this episode, Dawson McAllister discusses the 4 spiritual laws which explain what we need to know in order to make peace with God through His son, Jesus Christ. Find your issue, get help or chat online with a HopeCoach TheHopeLine.com  

    Chronic Illness: Should I Take a Break From School? - EP 31

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2019 8:56


    Lauren struggles with a chronic illness and she is may have cancer. She wonders if she should take a break from school. In this peer to peer podcast, Dawson McAllister has callers encourage and help Lauren. Find your issue, get help or chat online with a HopeCoach TheHopeLine.com

    Should I Take My Cheating Wife Back? - EP 30

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2019 10:29


    Jeffrey's wife cheated on him twice. She moved in with a guy, got pregnant and had an abortion. She wants to come back home now. He's conflicted and trying to decide what to do. In this peer to peer podcast, Dawson McAllister has callers give encouragement and advice to help Jeffrey with his decision. Find your issue, get help or chat online with a HopeCoach TheHopeLine.com

    Stop Anger from Stopping Your Dreams - EP 29

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2019 18:15


    Is anger getting in the way of your dreams? In this peer to peer podcast, Dawson McAllister has callers help Jasmine, who was adopted, deal with anger issues so she can pursue her dreams of working with foster children. Find your issue, get help or chat online with a HopeCoach TheHopeLine.com

    Shame is Destroying Her Self-Worth - EP 28

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2019 12:25


    During an adjustment time in her life, Ova started dating a guy, she had met in school. Their relationship got physical but then she found out he was married with 2 kids. With all that's been going on in her life, Ova feels a deep shame about what she has done and feels unworthy of God's love. She feels as if God has forgotten her. This has led her to question God, depression, and many sleepless nights. Where does she go from here? In this peer to peer podcast, Dawson McAllister has callers help Ova understand how God hates shame and how He loves, accepts and forgives her. Find your issue, get help or chat online with a HopeCoach TheHopeLine.com

    She had a Plan for Suicide - EP 27

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2019 12:09


    Lost hope? Do you have a plan for suicide?  In this episode, Dawson McAllister encourages callers to help Britany understand why she needs to keep on living. Find your issue, get help or chat online with a HopeCoach TheHopeLine.com

    Are You Depressed and Emotionally Exhausted? - EP 26

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2018 15:09


    There is hope if you are depressed. In this episode, Dawson McAllister talks to young adults struggling with depression, sadness and being overwhelmed. Find your issue, get help or chat online with a HopeCoach TheHopeLine.com

    How to Deal with Verbally Abusive Parents: - EP 25

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2018 14:39


    Feel trapped in an abusive situation? In this episode, Dawson talks to three young adults dealing with emotionally and verbally abusive parents. Listen and find out what Dawson McAllister tells them to do next.  Find your issue, get help or chat online with a HopeCoach TheHopeLine.com

    The Overwhelming Feeling of Loneliness - EP 24

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2018 14:31


    Feel alone? Overwhelming loneliness can be dangerous. In this episode, Dawson McAllister talks to people struggling with loneliness. Find your issue, get help or chat online with a HopeCoach TheHopeLine.com

    How to Deal with Anger - EP 23

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2018 16:06


    Has anger taken over your life? In this episode, people talk openly with Dawson McAllister about their anger issues looking for help with how to deal with it. Find your issue, get help or chat online with a HopeCoach TheHopeLine.com

    Relationship Disasters: What Not to Do - EP 22

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2018 15:06


    Are you dating and trying to avoid a lot of pain and heartache? In this episode, Dawson McAllister talks with three people experiencing relationship disasters and helps them with what to do. Find your issue, get help or chat online with a  HopeCoach TheHopeLine.com

    Is Your Toxic Relationship Sucking the Life out of You? - EP 21

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2018 14:33


    Are you in a toxic relationship? Maybe you are and haven't even realized it yet. In this episode, Dawson McAllister talks to three people dealing with a toxic relationship. Find your issue, get help or chat online with a HopeCoach TheHopeLine.com

    How to Deal with Anxiety - EP 20

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2018 14:04


    Having some anxiety is normal but for others, it becomes so frequent and forceful, it takes over their lives and affects their ability to function. In this episode, I talk with three people, each of them has had high levels of anxiety and want to learn how to cope. Find your issue, get help or chat online with a HopeCoach TheHopeLine.com

    How Can I Stop Lying? - EP 19

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2018 14:07


    You can turn away from your compulsive lying habit. In this episode, Dawson helps three people dealing with a lying habit that is destroying their lives. Remember, the more you speak the truth, the happier you will be! Find your issue, get help or chat online with a HopeCoach TheHopeLine.com

    How do I Stop My Gambling Addiction? - EP 18

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2018 15:11


    A gambling addiction can cause you to lose your grip on reality. Your constantly looking for the next big win...the next big prize. The love of money is so gripping it leads you to all kinds of trouble and risks your relationships. In this episode, Dawson gives gambling addicts hope and tells them about the love of God. 

    How To Move On From Your Ex - EP 17

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2018 13:02


    You've been in a relationship with someone and now that relationship is over. You have ties to that person which are hard to break. Sometimes, it's tremendously harder to move on from them than you thought it would be. If you're having a hard time moving on from your ex, join me as I speak with Anthony, Jessica, and Keith, each of them trying to get over their ex! You might just find some advice that works for you as well.

    What If I Pregnant and Not Ready? - EP 16

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2018 10:16


    If your pregnant and it's unexpected, it can be quite a shock! You might be wondering who to turn to and what to do. In this episode, I speak with Kayla, Lee, and Tarah. They are all in very different situations but each of them is pregnant and having their own set of struggles.

    I Can't Believe They Cheated on Me! - EP 15

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2018 13:16


    Have you been heartbroken from being cheated on? Then this episode is for you. When you are cheated on, it's really hard to trust in future relationships. But being cheated on doesn't have to be the end of your story. You can recover and learn to trust again!

    I Had Sex and Cheated, Should I Confess? - Ep 14

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2018 15:46


    If you've cheated on your boyfriend or girlfriend then this episode is for you! Or if you've been cheated on, it might help you to get a glimpse into what someone who cheats is thinking.

    Are Your Parents Against Your Relationship? - Ep 13

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2018 17:02


    What do you do when your girlfriend or boyfriend's parents hate you? What do you do when your parents don't want you with your boyfriend or girlfriend? This episode answers those questions. If you are in a relationship and your parents don't approve of who you are dating or your boyfriend or girlfriend's parents don't approve of you, then this episode is for you!

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