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"Study and Have Hope" • 2nd Timothy 2:15-19 - Brother Jonah Lowrance. We are to study the word of God enough so that when we are faced with discouragement or false doctrines, we will remember that our salvation is secure in the finished work of Jesus Christ, and we will not be shaken from our faith. "Let" • Romans 6:11-12; Matthew 5:16; 16:24; John 14:1-4; Romans 14:19; Galatians 6:9-10;Philippians 2:3-8; Colossians 3:16; Hebrews 13:1; & 1st John 4:7-11 - Elder Bryce Lowrance. Since we have been born of the Spirit of God, we are no longer servants to sin. We can now choose to do the right thing. In this message, Elder Lowrance picks up where Brother Jonah finished, and reminds us that we called to make the right choices as children of God and let righteousness, peace, and love reign in our lives.
Send us a textWhat if your lowest moment could be the start of something better? In this heartfelt episode, we get real about what it means to hit rock bottom—and how to rise from it. Together, we explore trusting ourselves through chaos, setting boundaries instead of self-sacrificing, and making choices that support real growth. It's an honest conversation about resilience, self-trust, and the power of choosing differently.Here's the episode related to today's discussion and why we highly recommend listening to it as well:#319 | Motivation Monday: The Meaning of Life - https://apple.co/3Yl7Ojh #322 | Why It's Scary to Have Hope - https://apple.co/3zGNIrkDigital Asset:Nervous System Reset Toolkit:https://evolveventurestech.com/free-nervous-system-reset-toolkit/Out of the Mud (OOTM): “The Tools To Ask For What You Need” - https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/4DAIOl8AQaiavbfY38W4bA#/registrationLearn more about the On-Demand Therapy - #YouDoYou Program: https://evolveventurestech.com/therapy/_________________Connect with Emilia, Bianca & the EVOLVE VENTURES Community:Website: http://www.evolveventurestech.comInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/evolveventures/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/EvolveVenturesTech (Public Page)Evolve Ventures Society (Private Facebook Group) - https://www.facebook.com/groups/457130589193794Emilia's IG - https://www.instagram.com/evolvewithemilia/Emilia's TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@evolvewithemiliaBianca's IG - https://www.instagram.com/evolvewithbianca/Bianca's Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@evolvewithbianca?_t=8gq3wqu4fAx&_r=1 Connect with Emilia & Bianca from Evolve Ventures for FREE:https://calendly.com/emiliasmith/free-evp-communityconnect?month=2025-04Show notes:(2:03) Having good people in your corner(4:40) The tragedy of avoiding pain(7:44) Suffering is inevitable—now what?(10:09) Compound effects of poor choices(15:22) Charlie highlights the invaluable role of the Evolve community support system in her journey toward self-discovery.(17:21) Mistakes Vs. Patterns of decisions(19:48) Who you surround yourself with(23:20) If you want better, choose better(25:08) Learning to handle hard moments(28:12) Episode suggestions and outro***Leave them a 5-star review if you felt their energy, became inspired, or felt as though the value was added to your life in your EVOLUTION.(Stay tuned for this coming Monday's episode!)
In this series, we will work together to uncover what the Bible says on different topics and encourage each other in our faith as Romans 10:24 encourages: "And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching." This series may be a bit unorthodox and unique, but we hope to learn from scripture and each other on how to become WISE, EXPERIENCE CHANGE, and HAVE HOPE.
In this series, we will work together to uncover what the Bible says on different topics and encourage each other in our faith as Romans 10:24 encourages: "And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching." This series may be a bit unorthodox and unique, but we hope to learn from scripture and each other on how to become WISE, EXPERIENCE CHANGE, and HAVE HOPE.
In this series, we will work together to uncover what the Bible says on different topics and encourage each other in our faith as Romans 10:24 encourages: "And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching." This series may be a bit unorthodox and unique, but we hope to learn from scripture and each other on how to become WISE, EXPERIENCE CHANGE, and HAVE HOPE.
The podcast episode features hosts DJ Daugherty, Mary Kaufmann, and Beth Shaheen as they welcome special guests from Hope House Detroit, including founders Gary and Becky Gentry, along with team members Jess Brown and Riley Chowning. The episode, titled The Courage to Have Hope, explores the mission and impact of Hope House, an organization dedicated to supporting children and young people in Detroit through mentorship, education, job training, and community engagement.Gary and Becky share the origins of Hope House, which began as a simple effort to be good neighbors in a Detroit community. Initially, their presence sparked curiosity among local children, especially when they installed a basketball hoop, which became a natural gathering space. Over time, they developed programs based on the needs of the kids, including literacy initiatives, mentorship groups, and job training.Jess and Riley, who were drawn to Hope House through their own personal journeys, discuss how the organization has evolved, emphasizing the importance of relationships in their work. They highlight success stories, including young people who have grown up through Hope House's programs and now return to give back. A particularly moving story is shared about a young man named Jadair, who took on the responsibility of caring for his younger siblings, found a home at Hope House, and is now attending college.The team also discusses the broader vision of Hope House, including their work with a local school, the expansion of programming, and a new Hope House location in Montgomery, Alabama. They emphasize the importance of ongoing community support through prayer, donations, volunteering, and internships.The conversation concludes with a powerful message that anyone with a home can create a Hope House—by simply being a good neighbor and supporting those in need. The team invites listeners to visit, get involved, and experience the power of real, crazy love firsthand.Visit Hope House Detroit.
Send us a textIn this heartfelt episode, we confront the emotional struggles many carry but rarely voice. Inspired by a powerful TikTok post and deeply personal stories, we challenge the notion that sadness equals weakness, revealing it as a profound sign of what truly matters. Through honest reflections on depression, we explore the strength in embracing emotions, breaking free from societal stigmas, and finding purpose even in tough times. Together, we share practical insights, relatable examples, and compassionate advice to help you partner with your feelings and build a purposeful life.Here's the list of episodes related to today's discussion and why we highly recommend listening to them as well:#278 | Do You Know What Happened to You? - https://apple.co/4gEUiya #322 | Why It's Scary to Have Hope - https://apple.co/49ED8P8 Out of the Mud (OOTM): How to Finally Feel Independent: https://bit.ly/4ge4ModLearn more about the On-Demand Therapy - #YouDoYou Program: https://evolveventurestech.com/therapy/_________________Connect with Emilia, Bianca & the EVOLVE VENTURES Community:Website: http://www.evolveventurestech.comInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/evolveventures/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/EvolveVenturesTech (Public Page)Evolve Ventures Society (Private Facebook Group) - https://www.facebook.com/groups/457130589193794Emilia's IG - https://www.instagram.com/evolvewithemilia/Emilia's TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@evolvewithemiliaBianca's IG - https://www.instagram.com/evolvewithbianca/Bianca's Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@evolvewithbianca?_t=8gq3wqu4fAx&_r=1 Connect with Emilia & Bianca from Evolve Ventures for FREE: https://bit.ly/3THiEN4Show notes:(2:27) TikTok post reveals deep societal sadness(6:54) Understanding and overcoming mental health challenges(11:08) Embracing and partnering with emotions(16:07) Validating feelings without judgment(18:21) Effective tools for partnering with emotions(25:01) Episode suggestions and outro***Leave them a 5-star review if you felt their energy, became inspired, or felt as though the value was added to your life in your EVOLUTION.(Stay tuned for this coming Monday's episode!)
Send us a textIn today's episode, we explore the dynamics of relationships, exploring why effort often fades after the ‘honeymoon' phase. We also discover the impact of personal autonomy on strengthening connections and how “comfort” might be holding you back from true intimacy. Whether single or partnered, this conversation will inspire you to rethink how you approach connection and growth.Here's the list of episodes related to today's discussion and why we highly recommend listening to them as well:#294 | How to Stop Accepting Breadcrumbs from Others - https://bit.ly/3zZhCXp #322 | Why It's Scary to Have Hope - https://apple.co/3zGNIrkOut of the Mud (OOTM): How to Finally Feel Independent: https://bit.ly/4ge4ModLearn more about the On-Demand Therapy - #YouDoYou Program: https://evolveventurestech.com/therapy/_________________Connect with Emilia, Bianca & the EVOLVE VENTURES Community:Website: http://www.evolveventurestech.comInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/evolveventures/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/EvolveVenturesTech (Public Page)Evolve Ventures Society (Private Facebook Group) - https://www.facebook.com/groups/457130589193794Emilia's IG - https://www.instagram.com/evolvewithemilia/Emilia's TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@evolvewithemiliaBianca's IG - https://www.instagram.com/evolvewithbianca/Bianca's Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@evolvewithbianca?_t=8gq3wqu4fAx&_r=1 Connect with Emilia & Bianca from Evolve Ventures for FREE: https://bit.ly/3THiEN4Show notes:(1:33) Why does effort fade after attainment(7:42) How comfortable should you get with your partner(10:31) Putting conscious effort during the infatuation stage(14:49) How do people go to giving up and eventually not put effort into the relationship (18:14) How do people in a relationship start their autonomy and sense of self(24:02) Desires come from autonomy(27:56) Episode suggestions and outro***Leave them a 5-star review if you felt their energy, became inspired, or felt as though the value was added to your life in your EVOLUTION.(Stay tuned for this coming Monday's episode!)
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Do you think that it is Possible that there are Ancient Mysteries and Blueprints that Reveal Our Future in these End-Times? Could it Be, that God has Made a Way for Us to Have Hope; a Blueprint, and a Guide to Navigate us Through what Lays Ahead? Well, our Special Guest will answer these questions and so much more! Get Ready to be blessed! Share this broadcast with your friends and get ready to experience the unlimited power of God! Get connected with us and watch “Greater Glory” on the High Tower Ministries, Int. Facebook Page! Sundays at 9 AM and Wednesdays at 7 PM for inspiring messages that will raise your faith and grow you in the Word! Don't miss a message, Follow Us on Facebook: https://linktr.ee/hightowerministries Bookings/ Churches / Conferences: Bookings@HighTowerMinistry.org FREE DOWNLOAD / Website: www.HighTowerMinistry.org Unlocking Glory and the Unlocking Glory Study Guide are available on our website (signed copy with free shipping within the US). Also available on Amazon and Barnes and Nobles.
Send us a textWhy do men cheat? In this thought-provoking episode, we dive deep into the complex reasons behind infidelity. We explore the behind-the-scenes of men's actions, share real stories like a client's betrayal and another client's unconventional career, and discuss the impact of male trauma and unmet needs in relationships. Along the way, we confront tough truths about insecurity and the dynamics that lead to cheating. Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of infidelity and its potential causes. Here's the list of episodes related to today's discussion and why we highly recommend listening to them as well:#322 | Why It's Scary to Have Hope - https://apple.co/3zGNIrk #314 | Being Mindful of Your Friends' "Advice" - https://apple.co/3ZR1TEK Out of the Mud (OOTM): How to Finally Feel Independent: https://bit.ly/OOTM102024Learn more about the On-Demand Therapy - #YouDoYou Program: https://evolveventurestech.com/therapy/_________________Connect with Emilia, Bianca & the EVOLVE VENTURES Community:Website: http://www.evolveventurestech.comInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/evolveventures/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/EvolveVenturesTech (Public Page)Evolve Ventures Society (Private Facebook Group) - https://www.facebook.com/groups/457130589193794Emilia's IG - https://www.instagram.com/evolvewithemilia/Emilia's TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@evolvewithemiliaBianca's IG - https://www.instagram.com/evolvewithbianca/Bianca's Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@evolvewithbianca?_t=8gq3wqu4fAx&_r=1 Connect with Emilia & Bianca from Evolve Ventures for FREE: https://bit.ly/3THiEN4Show notes:(1:50) Understanding why men do what they do(7:11) A client's story of unfaithfulness(12:03) A client's career as a stripper(15:38) Kayleigh talks about the supportive and caring environment within the Evolve Ventures team.(16:25) A lot of women are deeply insecure(19:52) Are your partner's needs met?(29:45) Male traumas(31:57) Outro***Leave them a 5-star review if you felt their energy, became inspired, or felt the value was added to your life in your EVOLUTION.(Stay tuned for this coming Monday's episode!)
There's no way around it: hurt people hurt people. On this episode of Have Hope; Will Travel Amanda Turnbull shares her story of experiencing church hurt, leaving the church her husband was raised in, and overcoming the toxicity and shame she experienced. Questions addressed: About Amanda Amanda Turnbull is the co-founder of Asha Media and the ... Read More about 101 Unpacking and Re-Constructing After Church Hurt [Amanda Turnbull]
Can you IMAGINE HAVING joy WHILE you're losing weight? For many of us, we lose hope in weight loss DURING our weight loss journey and this gives way to losing JOY in the process. CAN YOU RELATE TO THIS? This episode of the podcast WILL fill you with hope in understanding that YOU TOO can not only lose the weight but that you can HAVE HOPE & JOY in the process. When you have JOY there is a contentedness that overcomes you and ENABLES you to trust because you're filled with faith that rises up from your heart. If you're feeling a bit weak in your faith and low on hope this episode will bless you! To learn more about the offers I mention in this episode, click any one of the links below: Learn more about enrolling in TSM in the group coaching program, the TSM lite version, or even the personal journey like you heard about in this podcast interview CLICK HERE.
Even If there is a STORM!!! I can Go through the Storm! I can Listen to God in the Storm! I can Believe in God in the Storm! I can Have HOPE in the Storm! I can Have Confidence in God in the Storm! I can see the salvation of the LORD even in a Storm! The God I Belong to and Serve…He has a plan for my life!
There's something really beautiful about hearing someone talk to God. This week on Have Hope; Will Travel podcast, we're celebrating episode {100} with a compilation episode of guests praying. Find the Podcast Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and your favorite podcasting app. Or read the transcript. Leave a Review It would mean a ... Read More about {100} Prayers of the Saints [Compilation]
Every parent's nightmare became Ashley's reality when her three-month-old son passed away at daycare. In this Have Hope; Will Travel podcast episode she vulnerability shares that experience, what grief looked like for her, and how she keeps her son's memory alive. Find the Podcast Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and your favorite ... Read More about 99 Walking with God Through Child Loss [Ashley]
Happy New Year! Happy Birthday to my MOM!It's an 8 year... what does that mean for you? Today we're casting some musical spells for 2024, imagining peace, love, community, togetherness and a dreamy year for everyone. You'll need to find them on the playlist to enjoy! To inspire your thoughts and actions in 2024. Don't Mope, Have Hope from NPR. Ways to inspire JOY!Hope you all are blessed with your best year yet!2024, to not keeping score!Warren and I talk about resolutions before the show which is appended to the end for your listening pleasure.Today's show was engineered by Ian Seda from Radiokingston.org.Our show music is from Shana Falana!Feel free to email me, say hello: she@iwantwhatshehas.org** Please: SUBSCRIBE to the pod and leave a REVIEW wherever you are listening, it helps other users FIND IThttp://iwantwhatshehas.org/podcastITUNES | SPOTIFYITUNES: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/i-want-what-she-has/id1451648361?mt=2SPOTIFY:https://open.spotify.com/show/77pmJwS2q9vTywz7Uhiyff?si=G2eYCjLjT3KltgdfA6XXCAFollow:INSTAGRAM * https://www.instagram.com/iwantwhatshehaspodcast/FACEBOOK * https://www.facebook.com/iwantwhatshehaspodcast
1 Peter 1:3-9 I. In Christ we have hope and joy – II. In Christ we have hope and joy from – III. In Christ we have hope and joy through – How do I do it? #1 Slow down and ask – #2 Speak to yourself with – #3 Sit under the – #4 Surround yourself with – The post How to Have Hope and Joy in the New Year appeared first on Racine Bible Church.
No one expects addiction to happen to them. In this episode of Have Hope; Will Travel, Katie Lain shares her story of how she developed an alcohol addiction and the challenges she ran into attempting to overcome it. Ultimately she found a treatment plan that has been incredibly successful for her and many others but ... Read More about 98 Unlearning Alcohol Addiction [Katie Lain]
In this episode host Phil Treadwell sits down with special guest David Lykken to explore the exciting opportunities on the horizon in the mortgage industry. The discussion revolves around the importance of anchoring your personal motivations and values in your business endeavors. They also delve into the concept of F.A.N.A.F.I – finding a need and fulfilling it – emphasizing the power of identifying and meeting the needs of your target audience. David Lykken is a 50-yr Mortgage Industry Veteran and the Founder of Transformational Mortgage Solutions. He's an Executive Leadership Coach, Consultant & Strategist, Speaker, and Podcaster with his show Lykken on Lending. Tune in to gain valuable insights into future prospects, aligning your purpose with your work, and successfully serving your customers in the mortgage industry. 02:15 - Who is David Lykken 03:15 - Mortgage is a Relationship Business 06:40 - F.A.N.A.F.I. - Find a Need and Fulfill It 11:15 - The Opportunity that David Sees Ahead 14:30 - Believing in this Industry Instead of Be Leaving This Industry 18:45 - Strategies for Security 22:50 - Understanding Your “Why” 26:30 - “I'm here to get you this mortgage and this home” 30:30 - Are We READY To Take Action 33:15 - People Have to Have Hope 34:00 - Play to Your Strengths 35:30 - Connect with David - LinkedIn | Lykken on Lending Podcast Find out more Truv.com here Check out Freddie Mac's Equitably Speaking podcast If you are enjoying the MME podcast, please take a second and LEAVE US A REVIEW, and JOIN our text group: 214-225-5696
I like to think most people—at least most Christians—don't enter into a marriage expecting it to end in divorce. Yet it's the reality for a lot of people. In this episode of Have Hope; Will Travel, guest Sara Slaybaugh walks us through how to identify healthy and unhealthy relationships, divorce in the church, and how ... Read More about 97 Divorce in the Church [Sara Slaybaugh]
In attempt to give their children a better life than the Italian circus they were raised in, Amanda's parents found themselves in a cult. In this episode of Have Hope; Will Travel Amanda shares about that experience, compiled with her experience being sex and labor trafficked, and how writing has always been an escape for ... Read More about 96 Cults, Trafficking, and Writing [Amanda Catarzi]
We look at now Peru used juju against Neymar that may have caused his major injury (4:32). Have Hope has come under attack from Messi fans for his World Cup take. (45:10). We preview the Premier League clash between Chelsea and Arsenal (1:50:13). And we investigate the legacy of Sergio Ramos at Real Madrid (2:28:47).
This week we're journeying where no Have Hope; Will Travel podcast episode has ever gone before: we're going to talk about abortion. Jenny Lee vulnerably trusts us with her story of having an abortion in a country where they're illegal. She talks about what led to that place, how she felt and feels about her ... Read More about 94 Freedom from Shame [Jenny Lee]
Today's episode is with Representative Warren Davidson, an outspoken member of the U.S. Congress and an advocate for cryptocurrency. In today's show, we cover: 1) Why is Rep. Warren Davidson trying to fire Gary Gensler? 2) What is the “SEC Stabilization Act?” 3) Is the U.S. losing ground to Europe, Japan, and Hong Kong? How can it catch up? 4) Does Congress care enough about crypto to do something about it? How can we change that? As a reminder, Bankless is not a political podcast that divides on red/blue lines. We have no party affinity in the U.S. or any other nation. What we do care about is the values of decentralization, autonomy, and power to the people that underly this crypto technology. To the extent these values are political, so are we. But they don't divide on party lines. We'll continue to give voice to these values no matter what political party they come from. ------
You have the power to create your own reality. In this episode, Christina shares the steps to manifest your dream life and the mindset it takes to have faith in what you cannot yet see. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure and give us a five star rating and leave us a comment on iTunes, Podcast Addict, Podchaser and Castbox about what you'd like us to talk about that will help you realize that at any moment, any day, you too can decide, it's your turn!Save your seat for the June 28th Confidence Webinar! Check out the Decide It's Your Turn PodcastTM on YouTube! To schedule a time for a free Clarity Call with me, follow this link and text me the word “CALL” Connect with me!Follow along on InstagramDecide It's Your Turn: The PodcastConfidence CoachingBook Christina For Your Next Speaking Engagement
There is a gap between what churches provide and what single adults need. MaryB. Safrit fills that gap with resources, guides, coaching, and so much more. This week on Have Hope; Will Travel podcast she's helping us understand why singles matter, she's educating us on how we can love singles in our lives well, and ... Read More about 91 Single Like Jesus [MaryB. Safrit]
Jezzie and Sigi discuss the docuseries "All or Nothing-Toronto Maple Leafs". They both get wrapped up on how the series documents the Maple Leafs and their journey into the playoffs in 2021 amid the pandemic. Jezzie highlights the arcs of this show and Sigi discovers that this could serve as a primer on understanding the NHL from a team perspective. Later, Jezzie touches on how endurance when paired with a positive mindset and the ability to embrace failure becomes stamina. From there, if you add passion, it becomes grit and allows you to continue going on without ever giving up, despite not achieving what you've set out to do (kinda like the Toronto Maple Leafs). Jezzie make a wonderful comparison to the Philippines' national animal and leaves us with an appropriate fixing of the week, “Have HOPE. (Hang On, Pain Ends)".
Kellina Powell lost her hearing at age 4 when her daycare didn't follow instructions to treat her ear infection. Ever since then, she's lived in two different worlds—deaf and hearing. Join us on Have Hope; Will Travel podcast as we learn about her experience, hear her perspective, and explore what's supportive and what's not actually ... Read More about 87 Deaf Queen Boss [Kellina Powell]
Lori Ann Wood was in pristine health when she was diagnosed with heart failure. She walked herself into the ICU with 6 perfect of her heart functioning. Against all medical odds, she survived and she's joining us this week on Have Hope; Will Travel podcast to share her story and how it changed her faith. ... Read More about 85 Divine Detour [Lori Ann Wood]
Is suffering redeemable? That's the big question we're tackling this week with guest Karis Meier. In this episode of Have Hope; Will Travel Karis shares her own experience with chronic illness, how it has affected her relationship with God, and her perspective on suffering—as someone with some first-hand experience. Topics Addressed: Connect with Karis Connect ... Read More about 84 Suffering Redeemed [Karis Meier]
Emily is an unlikely worthiness coach who specializes in helping people stop feeling like they aren't enough so that they can confidently be themselves. She joins us this week on Have Hope; Will Travel podcast to share about her experience growing up in a cult church, leaving said church and community, and restoring her relationship ... Read More about 83 Realizing You Are Worthy [Emily Louis]
In this first episode of 2023, I share a channeled message from my soul + guides: a personal message I recieved upon waking with inflammation in my left eye. Seeking clarity about this, I asked questions of my soul and recieved the following message. Before the channel, I explain my guides and how I channel. After I share the written message conversation, I curiously explore the message, which sparks energy to move. I am brutally honest about my struggles, weaknesses as a mother: overwhelm, hypersensitivity, playing the victim, numbing on my phone. I am sharing this all today with hope that it will show the multidimesionality of the human experience, the complexities we hold, and the truth we have access to-- should we remember to ask. My guides talk a lot about hope. "Have Hope," they say. We'll look at that word-- and the deeper etomological meanings, too. I've shared how to start channeling your soul/guides your self-- I invite you to listen to that episode here. Thank you for taking this very first step with me as I express my soul more deeply and fully. I appreciate the uniqueness of today's episode, and invite you to suspend any disbelief and allow the message + conversation to move you.
Malcolm Clemens Young Grace Cathedral, San Francisco, CA 2C51 2 Advent (Year A) 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Eucharist Sunday 4 December 2022 Isaiah 11:1-10 Psalm 72:1-7, 18-19 Romans 15:4-13 Matthew 3:1-12 Are There Reasons to Have Hope? An Introduction to the Gospel of Matthew “Whatever was written in former days was written for our instruction, so that… by the encouragement of the scriptures we might have hope” (Rom. 15). Let me speak frankly. I see you might be the, “sort of person who, on principle, no longer expects anything of anything. There are plenty, younger than you or less young, who live in the expectation of extraordinary experiences: from sermons, from people, from journeys, from events, from what tomorrow has in store.” “But not you. You know that the best you can expect is to avoid the worst. This is the conclusion you have reached, in your personal life and also in general matters, even international affairs. What about [sermons]? Well, precisely because you have denied it in every other field, you believe you may still grant yourself legitimately this youthful pleasure of expectation in a carefully circumscribed area like the field of [sermons], where you can be lucky or unlucky, but the risk of disappointment isn't serious.”[1] The twentieth century novelist Italo Calvino (1923-1985) wrote these words about books and I begin here because it is human nature to be wary about hoping too much. We have been disappointed enough in the past to wonder, are there reasons to have hope? I have been reading several recently published books by authors who do not believe in God. I'm grateful to have this chance to walk with them and to try to see the world from their perspectives. Last week I finished reading Kieran Setiya's book Life Is Hard: How Philosophy Can Help Us Find Our Way. His last chapter describes hope as, “wishful thinking.” He goes on to say, “In the end, it seems, there is no hope: the lights go out.” And later in a slightly more positive vein he says, “We can hope that life has meaning: a slow, unsteady march towards a more just future.”[2] The other book is William MacAskill's What We Owe the Future about how we might try to prevent the collapse of human culture from threats like nuclear war, engineered pathogens, and runaway Artificial General Intelligence. He points out the massive amount of suffering among human beings and animals. He uses a scale from -100 to +100 to measure the lifetime suffering or happiness of an abstract person and wonders if, because of the total amount of suffering, life is even worth living. By the way the question “does life have meaning,” is not something that we see in ancient writings or even in the medieval or early modern period. The phrase, “the meaning of life” originates only 1834.[3] Before that time it did not occur to ask this question perhaps because most people assumed that we live in a world guided by its creator. Although these books might seem so different they share a common spirit. First, you may not know what to expect but it will be a human thing. There is no help for us beyond ourselves. Second, they exaggerate the extent to which human beings can comprehend and control the world. Third, they fail to recognize that there are different stories for understanding our place in the universe and that these have a huge influence on our fulfillment. Well-being is in part subjective: we have to decide whether to accept our life as an accident, or to accept it as a gift. Finally, these authors lack a sense that human beings have special dignity or that we might experience God as present with us. In my Forum conversation with Cornel West the other week he mentioned how much he loved Hans-Georg Gadamer's book Truth and Method. It's about the importance of interpretation in human consciousness and begins with a poem from the twentieth century Austrian writer Rainer Maria Rilke (1875-1926). “Catch only what you've thrown yourself, all is mere skill and little gain; / but when you're suddenly the catcher of a ball / thrown by an eternal partner / with accurate and measured swing / towards you, to your center, in an arch / from the great bridgebuilding of God: / why catching then becomes a power - / not yours, a world's.”[4] How do we catch the world God is offering to us? This morning I am going to discuss an interpretation of the Book of Matthew by my friend the biblical scholar Herman Waetjen. I am not trying to communicate facts to you or to explain something. I long to open a door so that you might experience the truth of hope, the recognition that at the heart of all reality lies the love of God. Today is the second Sunday in the church calendar. Over the next twelve months during worship we will be reading through the Gospel of Matthew. Scholars say that 600 of the 1071 verses in it, along with half of its vocabulary come from the Gospel of Mark. An additional 225 verses come from a saying source and other oral traditions.[5] And yet this Gospel is utterly original. Although the first hearers are highly urban people living in the regional capital of Antioch, really Matthew speaks directly to us. In the year 70 CE a catastrophic event threatened to obliterate the entire religion of the Jews. Roman forces crushed an uprising in Jerusalem destroying God's earthly residence, the temple, and many of the rituals and traditions that defined the Jewish religion. Without the temple a new way of being religious had to be constructed. Let me tell you about three alternative visions for the faith from that time. First there was the way of the Pharisees led by Yohanan ben Zakkai (50-80 CE). Legend held that he had been secreted out of Jerusalem during the destruction in a coffin. HE then made an arrangement with Roman authorities to remain subject to them but with limited powers of self-government. Zakkai asserted that the study of Torah was as sacred as the Temple sacrifices. “He substituted chesed (kindness or love) in place of the demolished temple.”[6] God can be at the center of people's lives through “a reconciliation that is realizable through deeds of mercy that are fulfilled by observing the law.”[7] Waetjen asserts that the Gospel of Matthew criticizes this vision because it leads to a distinction between righteous (moral) people who are clean and sinful outsiders. A second solution to this religious crisis comes from apocalyptic literature about the end of the world, especially the Second Book of Baruch. This author writes about the Babylonian destruction of the Jewish Temple in 487 BCE. In his vision an angel descends to the Temple, removes all the holy things and says, “He who guarded the house has left it” (2 Baruch 8:2). The keys are thrown away almost as if it was de-sanctified. According to this view,“in the present the temple has no significance.” But in the future it will be renewed in glory through the power of God. So the people wait for God's return. Although Matthew is aware of both these answers to the religious crisis he chooses a third way beyond a division between clean and unclean people, or simply waiting for a new Temple. Matthew writes that Jesus as Son of David comes out of a particular people, with its history, etc., but Jesus is also a new creation which Waetjen translates as the Son of the Human Being.[8] We see this dual anthropology in the Hebrew bible with its division of soul/self (or nephesh) and flesh (basar). In Greek this is soul/self (psyche) and body (soma). Jesus says, “Do not continue to fear those who kill the body (soma) but cannot kill the soul; but rather continue to fear the one who is able to destroy both soul and body in Gehenna” (Mt. 10:28). In a physical body Jesus is born in Bethlehem as part of the Jewish community where he teaches and heals those who come to him. Jesus also exists also as soul, as the divine breath that gives all creatures life, as the first human being of the new creation, as one who shows God's love for every person. He teaches that at the heart of all things lies forgiveness and grace. There are no people defined by their righteousness or sinfulness. At the deepest level of our existence we are connected to each other and to God. The novelist Marilynne Robinson writes about how in modern times some people claim that science shows that there are no non-material things, that we do not have a soul. In contrast she writes about our shared intuition that the soul's “non-physicality is no proof of its non-existence… [It is] the sacred and sanctifying aspect of human being. It is the self that stands apart from the self. It suffers injuries of a moral kind, when the self it is and is not lies or steals or murders but it is untouched by the accidents that maim the self or kill it.” She concludes writing, “I find the soul a valuable concept, a statement of the dignity of a human life and of the unutterable gravity of human action and experience.”[9] Can we have hope? Does life have meaning? Let me speak frankly. I see you might be the “sort of person who, on principle, no longer expects anything of anything.” But you have a soul. God is closer to us than we are to ourselves. At the heart of all reality exists the love of God. The more thankful we are, the more we receive the gift of hope. My last words come from a poem by Mary Oliver called “The Gift.” “Be still, my soul, and steadfast. / Earth and heaven both are still watching / though time is draining from the clock / and your walk, that was confident and quick, / has become slow.// So, be slow if you must, but let / the heart still play its true part. / Love still as you once loved, deeply / and without patience. Let God and the world / know you are grateful. That the gift has been given.”[10] [1] Italo Calvino, If on a Winter's Night a Traveller tr. William Weaver (London: Vintage Classics, 1981) 4. [2] Kieran Setiya, Life Is Hard: How Philosophy Can Help Us Find Our Way (NY: Riverhead Books, 2022) 173, 179, 180. [3] “The meaning of life” first appears in Thomas Carlyle's novel Sartor Resartus. Ibid., 153. [4] Rainer Maria Rilke, “Catch only what you've thrown yourself” in Hans-Georg Gadamer, Truth and Method, 2nd Revised Edition tr. Joel Weinsheimer and Donald G. Marshall (NY: Crossroad, 1992). [5] Herman Waetjen, Matthew's Theology of Fulfillment, Its Universality and Its Ethnicity: God's New Israel as the Pioneer of God's New Humanity (NY: Bloomsbury T&T Clark, 2017) 1-17. See also, https://www.biblememorygoal.com/how-many-chapters-verses-in-the-bible/ [6] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chesed [7] Ibid., 2. [8] Ibid., 7. [9] Marilynne Robinson, The Givenness of Things: Essays (NY: Picador, 2015) 8-9. [10] https://wildandpreciouslife0.wordpress.com/2016/09/27/the-gift-by-mary-oliver/
This week's guest and I have spent a lot of hours together—studying, traveling, and theologizing. We went to college together, served in ministry together, and studied abroad together. This week on Have Hope; Will Travel podcast we're inviting you into the conversation as we talk about God and LGBTQ+. Rev. Dr. Keith A. Menhinick is ... Read More about 81 Finding Freedom in Sexuality and the Church [Keith Menhinick]
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Conversations at Have Hope; Will Travel can get deep and heavy. It's fun to end the conversation on a light note: an abstract question that unites us all: If you could be any inanimate object, what would you be and why? As with the guests, there's so much diversity and creativity in the answers. It ... Read More about 75 If You Could Be Any Inanimate Object
Most of the time life isn't easy; however there is hope. In this video we talk about the three ways you can grab hold of hope. We have hope, and His name is Jesus!This video is of Andrew Murkens speaking at Church Basement Events. You can find them on Instagram for upcoming events near you: https://www.instagram.com/churchbasementevents/
Marcus kicks off this episode by sharing a story he learned from an audience member and how he responded to that story. This story was heartbreaking, but the storyteller still felt hope. Marcus and The Hotness break down what hope means, how to have it and how to be sure we're focused on keeping hope alive. The two then share some narratives about how stories of others overcoming adversity help us gain perspective on our own journeys. Key topics:00:00 – Introduction01:01 – Marcus talks about a story of a young lady and a story of hope.03:50 – Because Marcus was in the hospital for so long, he is often asked how he had hope through all the trauma. He talks about perseverance and getting through difficult times.07:15 – The Hotness and Marcus talk about her perspective about hope. Find resources and look to others for examples of resolve. Feels are real, but they are liars. 15:30 – Conclusion and goodbyes!Resources for you:More communication tips and resources for how to cultivate compassion: https://marcusengel.com/freeresources/Connect with Marcus on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcusengel/Connect with The Hotness on Facebook: https://bit.ly/FB-MarvelyneSubscribe to the podcast through Apple: https://bit.ly/MarcusEngelPodcastSubscribe to the podcast through Spotify: https://bit.ly/Spotify-MarcusEngelPodcastDate: 07/25/2022Name of show: Compassion & Courage: Conversations in HealthcareEpisode title and number: Episode 62 – How to Have Hope
Well friend, this week it's just you and me! On this episode of Have Hope; Will Travel, we're talking about my recent experience with jury duty. Did you just groan a little inside? Let's talk about why we have that negative reaction and what we can do about it. Join us today as we talk ... Read More about 67 Being Called for Jury Duty [Katie Axelson]
Episode 23 | In this episode, I wanted to share with you something that made me say "wow". So here it is and how my spirit took it to speak it to you, in hopes that YOU would share this word, Gods word, with others. You are living in Gods will for your life... the simple breath you take is already a blessing and already Gods will for you to be alive.... Be Grateful. If you would like to listen to the episode I listened to Click Here!Support the show
Hey lovelies!It's episode 10 in our twelve-week series on Healing Through Hospitality and this week Tennille and I are taking about how, and why, to Have Hope in every season.I hate to go there again, but in the midst of yet another surge, I am leaving behind COVID burnout and the extra stress that comes with pretending to live a normal life in an ongoing pandemic. When I considered all the things I am over right now, nothing ranked higher than the chronic stress of maintaining through COVID.This week we are taking about hope, and we discussed it as it relates to our mindset in general. Read even more about my thoughts on mindset here.I also mentioned a resource that I enjoy both online, and as a podcast, called Curable Health. And for those that found this episode especially inspiring or encouraging and are ready to dig in deeper, be sure to check out the 21-day Love, Maaden Hope Challenge at lovemaaden.com/hope.As always, thanks for tuning in!Love, MaadenSupport the show (https://paypal.me/lovemaaden)
Casey Molifua, Brian Corr, and Francisco Arevalo sit down during the #MilesForMik running event. They recorded at 8 pm (after run #15) and 4 am (after run #23). Fatigued and sleep-deprived, they each answer deep questions about life. We each learned valuable lessons from taking part in this event. We want to thank everyone who took part in raising over $11,000 to help grow the Mikaelah Daneen Molifua Memorial Scholarship. We want to thank everyone who supported the cause by running a couple miles wherever they were, and we also want to thank those that came by to run alongside us. It is an experience we will never forget. Remember: To live is to struggle. Keep Going and Have Hope! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theunknownpodcast1/support
Apple | Google | Amazon | Spotify | Transcript It was a totally normal day. Until it wasn't. This week on Have Hope; Will Travel we're journeying to and across Europe hearing Anastasia Vladychynska's story of evacuating Kyiv, Ukraine, less than a month ago. Topics Addressed How did you decide it was time to leave ... Read More about 63 One Woman's Story of Evacuating Kyiv [Anastasia Vladychynska]
Meet Michelle Hopkins! A very special teenager and artist battling a rare disease called MPS 1 but also battling to help find a cure for hers and other rare diseases. MPS I (Hurler syndrome or mucopolysaccharidosis type 1) is a metabolic disorder caused by mutated genes on chromosome 4 that result in deficient lysosomal enzymes. The syndrome usually is diagnosed in young infants (3-6 months of age).Special thanks to Kathryn Cloward (Kathryn the Grape) for helping Michelle bring her album to life, including her amazing featured song, "Have Hope".February 28th is Rare Disease Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness of the many rare diseases that affect people we know. Imagine being diagnosed with a rare disease for which it is often difficult to find specialized care and that many people may not have even heard about.To learn more about Michelle, please visit her website at MichelleHopkinsRare.com Find the Song at: Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/track/2xU1hYuOitUvCnAoG2wv9B?si=dcc3096414334866 iTunes/Apple Musichttps://music.apple.com/us/album/have-hope/1543976257?i=1543976259 Have Hope has been added to the KINDIE ROCK STARS Season 2 Spotify playlist. Add the KINDIE ROCK STARS Season 2 Playlist on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4Aj5co3eC4wvS12ZiiQO1v?si=198a6dfc1a134e0f
Meet Hope Sheree, writer, blogger, actress, motivational speaker, and internationally named Spiritual Soul artist who sings as a member of Pharrell Williams' Voices of Fire Choir (check it out on Netflix!). She has been in the entertainment industry for 20+ years and continues to innovate and inspire the world with her message of hope. Beyond her countless number of accolades and experiences which include things like world tours, sitting atop the Billboard charts, and TV & Netflix appearances, her most sensational impact is her work from the heart. Check out https://adoseofhope.org/ where you can learn more about her music, radio show, and community engagement. In this episode, you'll be inspired by Hope's personal story. She also shares the gift of her voice, singing a piece from her new single, Have Hope 2.0. You'll walk away mesmerized and uplifted. This is undoubtedly an episode you'll want to re-listen to and share. Shout out to our Sponsor, BRA-sériē, creator of designer bra straps in styles from dainty to daring. Go to https://www.braserie.com/ and use promo code BUSHIP to get free shipping on your order today! Ways to connect with me: Website: https://bornunbreakable.com/ Podcast: https://podfollow.com/bornunbreakable YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsrWV9ndR4uCBZTsMqlUSgA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BornUnbreakable/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bornunbreakable/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bornunbreakable/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/dezunbreakable Email: dez@bornunbreakable.com Clubhouse: @dezmaya Ways to connect with Hope Sheree: Website: https://adoseofhope.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ADoseofHopeRadio/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adoseofhoperadio/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPfdDmU8-YnotbcdbcanEUw Please subscribe to the podcast and rate and review this episode!
On our return to the podcast, we were grateful to have been joined by Chris Dalman. Chris graduated from Palma High School in 1988, and he moved on to play football for Stanford University, where he graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Political Science. He then played for the San Francisco 49ers, where he won a Super Bowl in 1995. After his playing career, Chris moved on to coach for the Atlanta Falcons and Stanford University before returning back home to teach at Palma School, where he is now the President. In this episode, we spoke about his journey up until this point in his life. We spoke about his upbringing, the hardships he faced, what football means to him, adapting to the different transitions in his life, and leadership. Finally, we touched a little bit on mental health and the importance of reaching out for help. Chris mentioned that "It's okay to ask the world: How do you do this?" Especially when making transitions in our lives, it is okay to ask for help. "It is really outdated to say that grown men can't show that they are having bad days." Remember everyone, you are not alone. Have Hope. Keep Going. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theunknownpodcast1/support
This week, we were happy to be joined by Cole Fisher. Cole is a graduate of Hastings College, and is currently a Human Performance Coach. On the episode, Cole was vulnerable with us and shared his personal life story. It included his struggles, how he has persevered, his current outlook on life, and the life advice he would pass on. He reminded us to "follow your bliss"... to discover what it feels like to live. We challenge everyone tuning in to tell at least 1 person how grateful you are of them... you never know when they may need to hear that. Have Hope. Keep Going. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theunknownpodcast1/support
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