Where There Is Hope

People are often advised to trust their feelings. It may be presented in an appealing phrase such as “let your conscience be your guide” or “follow your heart.” The bible has some warnings about these practices, but there is a way we can grow to trust our consciences more and more. Study with us.

The world has its own rules about the way power is gained, and how authority is derived. Money, status, influence, position all determine the amount of power you have over others. Jesus teaches us a different way. Join us on this episode as we discuss Jesus' teaching of the greatest being a servant.

The trial scene in Zechariah 3 has all the elements of a courtroom drama with an incredible twist: the judge is actively working on behalf of the guilty. This vision given to the prophet gave hope to his audience and gives us hope still today.

Have you ever taken the time to declutter? Slow down? Is it really that important? Join us on this episode as we discuss some Biblical principles related to simplifying life.

”We talk about our enemies more than we used to.” Have Christians gotten off course in our service to God by becoming obsessed with our enemies? If our focus has shifted from God and his goodness to the ones who oppose and oppress us, what harm is being done?

Can we live the life of a faithful Christian in secret? Can we keep our love for God private, and still be the changed beings God calls us to be? Study with us as we consider the merits and methods of Public Christianity.

In the Garden after Adam & Eve commit the first sin, they hide from God. God says to them "Where are you?" showing us many of the characteristics of our loving God. Join us as we study God's Undying Love in this episode!

When we hear negative comments and harsh criticisms, it can knock us off track in our spiritual lives. What can we do to shut out that noise?

The disciples on the Road to Emmaus were dejected and confused. On their walk Jesus explained the scriptures to them and helped us see the importance of all Scripture as it relates to Him. Join us on this episode as we discuss the hope seen on the Road to Emmaus!

In Mark 4, Jesus gives a parable about different types of soil responding to a seed. This parable has many applications, but in this episode, we are looking to draw the hope for each of these soils, and the work for the Christian. Join us as we study!

As the world around us remains in a constant state of chaos, it's good to know God is unmoving, unchanging, steadfast, sure. As we look for safe harbor, he is there. As we aim to please him, the path to do so stays the same. For our children and for our grandchildren, his promises endure.

Have you ever struggled to see the bigger picture in a situation? Is there any hope? Join us on this episode as we study Job, someone who lived a tough life with very little hope, all while not understanding what he was going through.

The world sees Christianity as a collection of freedom restricting rules. But Jesus presented a picture that is the opposite of that. Jesus taught that it was sin that was enslaving man, not the law. Jesus also taught a solution to this worldwide problem: Truth. Join with us as we study how to move from Slaves to Sons.

The Psalms provide much foreshadowing of the life of Jesus. In this episode, we overview a few Psalms which highlight Jesus' suffering and consider how we can find comfort and hope in the fact that He suffered for us. Please join us!

When the Israelites were stuck in Egyptian bondage, they cried out to God for salvation. To be saved the Israelites needed two things from God: a promise and an advocate. Moses arrives as their advocate, frequently pleading Israel's case to God and reminding God of the promises made to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. We are not so different. As we live stuck in bondage to sin and death, we cry out to God for salvation. To be saved we need God's promise and an advocate. Study with us as we see how God meets these needs.

Please join us in this episode as we look at the life of Joseph, and consider how he trusted God through difficult trials!

We all have 24 hours in a day. We all have 7 days in a week. We all have 52 weeks in a year. But some people are more intentional about their use of time. If we see time as a tool we can use to be better Christians, what kind of impact might that have?

Join us in this episode as we discuss what it means to look up from your shoes, and start looking up at those around you, and look up to the heavens!

Have you ever felt there is no way forward? Giants can do that to us. They block everything in our view and keep us from seeing the light ahead. Join us in this episode as we discuss David and Goliath, and the courage and hope of David.

Because God doesn't give us every detail, doesn't always do what we want Him to do, and because God doesn't tell us his plans for our lives, Faith, Submission, and Trust are challenges for Christians. Study along with us as we discuss how we can better show our love and devotion to God.

Check out the first half of this episode if you have not, otherwise enjoy the second half of this episode, where we discuss Jesus' attitude during His temptation with Curtis and Amy Harrington!

In this special episode we sit down with the Harrington's to discuss Jesus' example during His Temptation, and how He relied on the Word of God to get Him through trying times. Join us in this first part of our study!

The nation of Israel had lost all hope. They were being sent into captivity and all sense of a future was disappearing. But God provides hope through His prophet Ezekiel!Join us in this episode as we look at Ezekiel 37 and the Hope of Restoration.

Is it more important to protect the rights of the individual or to protect the collective good? Not surprisingly, what society does is different than what the Bible says. In this episode we consider the biblical principles of Individualism vs. Collectivism.

What should transformed Christians look like? How do we change? What things do we move on from? In this episode we look at Paul's letter to the Ephesians and his instructions to them regarding their Christian transformation.

Satan uses many tactics to pull us away from our Father, but one of the most effective is shifting our focus from our abundance to our lack. It's a tactic he first used in the Garden of Eden and one he tried to use on Jesus.

What is the purpose of our work? How did work come about? How should Christians behave when working? Join us as we discuss navigating the atmosphere of a working environment as a Christian. We are joined in this episode by Jon and Brittany Whitaker, a married couple who each work in different professions and bring great perspectives to our conversation. Join us for the second half of this discussion!

What is the purpose of our work? How did work come about? How should Christians behave when working? Join us as we discuss navigating the atmosphere of a working environment as a Christian. We are joined in this episode by Jon and Brittany Whitaker, a married couple who each work in different professions and bring great perspectives to our conversation. Join us for the first half of this discussion!

Jonah famously tried to avoid preaching to Nineveh because he was afraid God would be merciful and they would repent. Are there groups of people we believe are unworthy of God's love? Do we avoid preaching to lost souls like Jonah did?

How should we handle ourselves when we search for truth? What are the important elements of identifying truth. Join us as we discuss the Christian's quest for truth. Regarding the class mentioned in this episode, here is a link to the class on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLb3-u2dfEJyp5cXHNJYtsWbNoiISbFg7u&si=mafTdf-OjUcd8WFD

We may often feel what we do doesn't make an impact. We doubt the power of one. Yet the Bible is full of accounts of individuals that make large impacts, both positively and negatively.

Do you ever feel you are beyond saving? Is there any hope? Come study with us as we take a closer look at Mark 5.

The call for Christians to be different from those in the world around us is inarguable. How then should we differentiate ourselves? Explore some biblical answers to this question on this episode of WTIH.

What routines and disciplines can cause growth in a child of God? We are joined by Wes Oliver to discuss an October 2023 article on five disciplines of discipleship. https://www.impactus.org/articles/the-5-habits-of-a-spiritually-growing-christian/

What routines and disciplines can cause growth in a child of God? We are joined by Wes Oliver to discuss an October 2023 article on five disciplines of discipleship. https://www.impactus.org/articles/the-5-habits-of-a-spiritually-growing-christian/

Jesus had many different healings which made a big impact on people's lives. One of the biggest of these was the healing of the paralytic man. In this episode, we discuss the healing of the paralytic, the power of good friends, and how this applies to us today.

While we know the importance of contentment, there is an unanswered question: what do we need before we will be content? How much is enough?

What does it mean to be the salt of the world? In this episode, we sit down with Erik Borlaug, evangelist at West End church of Christ and discuss the Christian's role in being the salt of the earth.

When Jesus healed ten needy lepers, only one stopped to give thanks to God before going on to restore his place in society. How often are we like the Other Nine? How can we be more like this thankful man?

In this episode, we discuss the healing at the Pool of Bethesda described in John 5. Join us as we discuss this miracle.

Join us as we examine Jesus' claim the Son of Man will be lifted up just as the Bronze Serpent was lifted up in the wilderness (John 3).

There's a fine line between having confidence in our walk with God and becoming casual or complacent. What can be done to keep us in the right frame of mind?

Heartbreak is a real and often serious thing. What does the Bible tell us about the broken-hearted? Does God have a response?

Do you let your appetite control you? Join us as we discuss the power of appetites, and how it can drastically change your life.

The weight of our sin can be overwhelming to us. But God doesn't intend to crush us, rather, he provides hope for even the most desperate of situations.

Join us as we study 1 John 2:28-3:2 and expound upon the great hope that we have.

While Jesus was being crucified one of the thieves being crucified beside him showed tremendous courage to speak up in defense of the innocent Jesus. What he said still resonates today.

The Bible provides a lot of wisdom when it comes to the use of our tongue. What are the dangers of the tongues? How can I use my tongue for good? Join us as we discuss the tongue, and attempt to answer these questions.

Saying Jesus lived a perfect life ought to remind us of so much more than his sinlessness. As a masterful teacher, bringer of compassion, and admonished of injustice, Jesus shows complete perfection. Within the episode, we referenced this Ted Newell article What Kind of Teacher is Jesus from the Crossway website. It's worth a read.

Jesus displays His power to the disciples as they are out in the thick of it, and He reminds them & us that we need only look to Him.

In Psalm 23. David guides us through peaceful meadows, dark valleys, and a close meeting with enemies. Through each situation God comforts, protects, and promises goodness and mercy.