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Sermon Series: Unknown God | Treavor Pound Join us for Renew Church Online!PLEASE SHARE! // Sunday at 9am & 10:30am & 12pm!To Give to Renew: Click hereJoin a Small Group by Clicking Here Connect with us! Renew Connect Card To learn more about the Hope Center, please Click here.
Sermon Series: Unknown God | Treavor Pound Join us for Renew Church Online!PLEASE SHARE! // Sunday at 9am & 10:30am & 12pm!To Give to Renew: Click hereJoin a Small Group by Clicking Here Connect with us! Renew Connect Card To learn more about the Hope Center, please Click here.
Sermon Series: What's Next | Treavor Pound Join us for Renew Church Online!PLEASE SHARE! // Sunday at 9am & 10:30am & 12pm!To Give to Renew: Click hereJoin a Small Group by Clicking Here Connect with us! Renew Connect Card To learn more about the Hope Center, please Click here.
Sermon Series: What's Next | Ricardo Barrera Join us for Renew Church Online!PLEASE SHARE! // Sunday at 9am & 10:30am & 12pm!To Give to Renew: Click hereJoin a Small Group by Clicking Here Connect with us! Renew Connect Card To learn more about the Hope Center, please Click here.
Raising Expectations with Pastor Joe Schofield, Melba Schofield, Stefanie Thayer, Dr. Craig Thayer, Dr. Paul Hall, and Ron Greer Never Doubt the Power of a Positive Word Dr. Sheila Schuller Coleman joins the Raising Expectations team for an uplifting conversation about hope, Christian identity, compassionate ministry, and the lasting influence of words spoken with faith and love. Friends, Here is a special word from Sheila Schuller Coleman just for you and tonight's “Raising Expectations “show! "Never Doubt the Power of a Positive Word! Have you ever considered that you carry the power of life and death in your words? When I became friends with a homeless man, Mark, I saw firsthand that the positive words I'd been taught by my father really can save lives! It's my mission in life to remind others that they, too, have this within themselves. To receive and even to give words of life to others." It's going to be a great and informative night together! Guest Spotlight Dr. Sheila Schuller Coleman brings a deeply personal and pastoral message shaped by her Christian faith, her ministry experience, and the teachings of her father, Dr. Robert Schuller. Throughout the episode, she reflects on lessons she received about reframing negative language, encouraging people through words of hope, and recognizing practical needs as an essential part of compassionate ministry. She shares stories from her work with homeless families, children, churches, international ministries, and individuals she has encountered in everyday places. Her message centers on the belief that even one sincere and compassionate statement can plant a seed whose eventual impact may be far greater than the speaker ever sees. Don't forget to check out our guest, Dr. Coleman's books! "The Heart of a Warrior: Delivering the Children of the World for Christ" "The Living Tree" "Unearthing the Lost Treasure: Wisdom" "Claiming The Identity of Christ's Children: A Handbook for Families" Never Doubt the Power of a Positive Word Dr. Sheila Schuller Coleman introduces the evening's central theme by explaining how her father taught her to examine every word and reframe messages from a positive perspective. She acknowledges that speaking this way requires intention and discipline but says Christians can express the hope of Jesus Christ through language that encourages rather than discourages. To illustrate the principle, she recalls meeting a homeless man named Mark through a weekly meal ministry she established at the Crystal Cathedral campus. When Mark told her that he did not believe in God, she responded that God believed in him. Years later, she encountered him again and learned that he had embraced Christianity and was playing guitar in a worship band. For Dr. Coleman, the experience demonstrates how words can function like seeds whose growth may remain unseen for years. Restoring Hope Before Despair Takes Hold The conversation expands into the relationship between encouragement, despair, and the human need for hope. Dr. Paul Hall observes that the loss of hope can be associated with suicidal despair, prompting the panel to discuss the responsibility carried by parents, grandparents, pastors, teachers, counselors, and other caring adults. Dr. Coleman and the Raising Expectations team describe words as capable of producing either healthy or damaging fruit, especially when spoken repeatedly over children. Stefanie Thayer explains that an offhand criticism received in childhood can become a destructive belief that follows someone into adulthood. The speakers therefore encourage replacing inherited negative messages with Scripture-based affirmations and truthful declarations of identity. Their discussion presents hope as something that can be strengthened through intentional language, prayer, community, and compassionate attention. Speaking Identity Over Children and Grandchildren Dr. Coleman shares how she applies these principles within her own family by deliberately choosing affirming language for her grandchildren. Rather than calling an energetic child a “handful,” she calls him a “heartful,” reframing his liveliness as something valuable rather than burdensome. She tells the story of that grandson praying for a sibling and eventually welcoming triplets into the family, which she describes with humor and gratitude. Dr. Coleman teaches her grandchildren to describe themselves as one-in-a-million miracles, blessed and highly favored, and beloved children of the Most High God. She believes children must learn to claim their spiritual identity for themselves so they can resist harmful messages when parents and grandparents are not present. The panel agrees that repeatedly speaking loving and truthful words can help children develop healthier beliefs about their value, abilities, and purpose. Lessons from Dr. Robert Schuller's Ministry A substantial portion of the program reflects on the ministry philosophy and personal example of Dr. Robert Schuller. Dr. Coleman explains that her father was frequently criticized for offering what some called a “feel-good gospel,” but she says his primary concern was reaching people who were not already connected to a church. He believed that those who were already Christians had assurance of heaven, while his calling was to communicate the gospel to people who might otherwise reject or never hear it. She recounts how his missionary uncle taught him that people in China first needed rice before they were prepared to receive a religious message. That lesson led Dr. Schuller to ask residents of Garden Grove what they needed and contributed to his well-known ministry principle, “Find a need and fill it.” The panel connects this approach with the ministry of Jesus, emphasizing that feeding people, healing them, helping them find deliverance, and assuring them of God's love can be integral to spiritual outreach. Compassion in Everyday Encounters Dr. Coleman describes ordinary public encounters as opportunities to offer encouragement and recognize the dignity of others. She recounts meeting a grocery-store employee named Isaac who described his heart as small and dark and said he was not important to anyone. Dr. Coleman responded that he was important to God and continued praying for him whenever she saw him afterward. When she later saw Isaac smiling and laughing, she viewed the encounter as encouragement to keep praying and to continue planting positive words without assuming she would immediately see their results. The conversation also includes humorous examples of misunderstood comments in public places, reinforcing how quickly words can travel beyond their intended audience. The speakers encourage listeners to remain attentive during routine activities because people may be more willing to talk, receive prayer, or accept encouragement than expected. The Heart of a Warrior and Faith During Difficult Seasons Dr. Coleman discusses her book The Heart of a Warrior, which she says began as an assignment from God to address the spiritual needs of children. While researching the condition of young people, she encountered a statistic about rising suicide rates among 14-year-olds that deeply affected her and strengthened her commitment to prayer and ministry. She also reflects on helping prepare her father's messages for publication, including Tough Times Never Last, But Tough People Do!, and offers its central encouragement to listeners facing hardship. Recalling a difficult season at the Crystal Cathedral, she describes going to a prayer garden and receiving renewed strength through the words of a hymn assuring her of God's presence and sustaining power. Dr. Coleman encourages listeners to pray, as she does, “Lord, give me the same faith in You that You have in Yourself,” especially when confronting circumstances that appear immovable. Her testimony frames courage not as the absence of fear, but as choosing to trust and move forward despite fear. From Encouraging Words to Active Ministry The final portion of the conversation shows how Dr. Coleman's message extends into tangible service. She describes Hope Center of Christ, her pastoral work, and partnerships with ministries supporting children, pregnant women and mothers, homeless families, churches, and communities in Kenya. One outreach began with the purchase of sheep for women in a Kenyan village and expanded as others contributed money and the animals multiplied, eventually helping one woman obtain a cow. Dr. Coleman also discusses her desire for a permanent church property where her congregation could establish programs for children, partner with ministries serving women in crisis pregnancies, feed homeless people, create a school, and provide additional community services. Melba Schofield prays for the property, the ministries, the mothers, and the children they hope to serve. Stefanie Thayer then prays for people serving in ministry and for provision for Raising Expectations, while Dr. Craig Thayer offers a separate prayer for BBS Radio TV, its staff, its continued operation, and its protection. Raising Expectations Through Faith, Service, and Hope Pastor Joe Schofield closes the program by drawing together the episode's themes of identity, prayer, courage, encouragement, and compassionate service. He describes Dr. Coleman and the Raising Expectations team as people who have served faithfully in different ways and who encourage listeners to believe they can face hardship through prayer, faith, and their identity in Christ. The hosts invite the audience to raise their expectations, pray through financial or personal difficulties, and trust that hardship does not eliminate purpose or hope. Dr. Coleman's stories reinforce the idea that ministry can begin with something as simple as a positive statement, a meal, a prayer, a sheep, or a willingness to ask another person what they need. The episode ultimately presents encouragement as both a spiritual discipline and a practical responsibility. Its closing message invites listeners to speak life, meet needs, remain faithful, and recognize the possibilities contained within even the smallest act of love.
Sermon Series: What's Next | Ricardo Barrera Join us for Renew Church Online!PLEASE SHARE! // Sunday at 9am & 10:30am & 12pm!To Give to Renew: Click hereJoin a Small Group by Clicking Here Connect with us! Renew Connect Card To learn more about the Hope Center, please Click here.
Sermon Series: What's Next | Gabe Santiago Join us for Renew Church Online!PLEASE SHARE! // Sunday at 9am & 10:30am & 12pm!To Give to Renew: Click hereJoin a Small Group by Clicking Here Connect with us! Renew Connect Card To learn more about the Hope Center, please Click here.
Many people will never see what life looks like inside an orphanage or in a community where even a simple meal is uncertain. It is easy to hear about poverty from a distance, but being present changes the way you understand both the challenges people face and the resilience they carry every day. Real change rarely begins with a grand plan. More often, it starts with one person responding to a need, one relationship at a time, and choosing to keep showing up year after year. Over time, those small acts of faithfulness can grow into something that changes countless lives. What stands out most is not only the work being done, but the hope it creates. A safe place to live, the opportunity to go to school, access to medical care, and the chance to learn a trade can change the direction of a child's future. In this episode of Time Out with the Sports Doctor, Dr. Derrick Burgess sits down with Ethlyn Cowan, founder of Ethlyn's Hope Center in Kenya. She shares the remarkable story of how a calling to missionary work grew into a home for orphaned children and a ministry that now serves thousands through education, medical missions, and community outreach. Together, they reflect on the realities of poverty, the power of faithful service, and why investing in people can leave a lasting impact for generations to come. "The Holy Spirit literally spoke to me and told me I need to be doing this kind of work, missionary work, using my skills as a nurse to help those who are disadvantaged." – Ethlyn Cowan Topics Covered: 00:00:00 – Introducing Ethlyn Cowan and Ethlyn's Hope 00:02:10 – How the mission began 00:03:50 – The story behind Ethlyn's Hope 00:04:34 – How local women inspired the mission 00:06:28 – The $1,000 donation that helped start the center 00:09:01 – The realities of poverty in rural Kenya 00:12:12 – The children of Ethlyn's Hope 00:13:32 – Success stories from the center 00:15:36 – Growing the medical mission 00:16:55 – Partnership with Maseno University 00:18:40 – How to donate and sponsor a child 00:19:21 – Future plans for a vocational center 00:20:42 – Why this work matters 00:21:55 – Closing remarks Key Takeaways: "These are poor women also, but they didn't just stay home. They were trying to help make sure that these kids go to school." "As poor as they are, these people are rich in spirit." – Ethlyn Cowan "When you engage with them, you can't help but to want to be a part of what's going on and want to help them and see them succeed." – Dr. Derrick Burgess "You don't have to be anything medical. As long as you've got two hands and two feet, we will find something for you to do." – Ethlyn Cowan "This definitely is a trip that's worth spending the money on. You come and you will not go back the same."– Ethlyn Cowan "Even if you don't have a heart, you'll still find one." – Dr. Derrick Burgess About Our Guest Ethlyn Cowan is a registered nurse, missionary, and founder of Ethlyn's Hope Center, a community-based organization serving vulnerable children and families in Marera, Kenya. After earning her master's degree in Global Health, a practicum in Kenya led to a lifelong commitment to the community. Working alongside local women, she helped establish an orphanage and continues to lead annual medical missions that provide healthcare, education, and support to children and families in the surrounding villages. Guided by Matthew 25:40, Ethlyn is passionate about serving others and believes that lasting change begins by making a difference one person at a time. Connect with Ethlyn Cowan Website: https://www.ethlynshopewomen.org/ Connect with Dr. Derrick Burgess: Website: https://www.drderrickthesportsdr.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drderrickthesportsdr/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TimeOut.SportsDr LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/derrick-burgess-72047b246/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dr.derrickburgess243 Email: thesportsdoctr@gmail.com Other Links: https://www.hbcuendzone.org/about Scrubs to Skylines: https://www.instagram.com/scrubstoskylines/ This episode of TimeOut with the SportsDr. is produced by Podcast VAs Philippines - the team that helps podcasters effectively launch and manage their podcasts, so we don't have to. Record, share, and repeat! Podcast VAs PH gives me back my time, so I can focus on the core functions of my business. Need expert help with your podcast? Go to www.podcastvasph.com.
Sermon Series: What's Next | Carlos Nieves Join us for Renew Church Online!PLEASE SHARE! // Sunday at 9am & 10:30am & 12pm!To Give to Renew: Click hereJoin a Small Group by Clicking Here Connect with us! Renew Connect Card To learn more about the Hope Center, please Click here.
Sermon Series: What's Next | Ricardo Barrera Join us for Renew Church Online!PLEASE SHARE! // Sunday at 9am & 10:30am & 12pm!To Give to Renew: Click hereJoin a Small Group by Clicking Here Connect with us! Renew Connect Card To learn more about the Hope Center, please Click here.
Sermon Series: What's Next | Ricardo Barrera Join us for Renew Church Online!PLEASE SHARE! // Sunday at 9am & 10:30am & 12pm!To Give to Renew: Click hereJoin a Small Group by Clicking Here Connect with us! Renew Connect Card To learn more about the Hope Center, please Click here.
Sermon Series: What's Next | Treavor Pound Join us for Renew Church Online!PLEASE SHARE! // Sunday at 9am & 10:30am & 12pm!To Give to Renew: Click hereJoin a Small Group by Clicking Here Connect with us! Renew Connect Card To learn more about the Hope Center, please Click here.
Sermon Series: What's Next | Treavor Pound Join us for Renew Church Online!PLEASE SHARE! // Sunday at 9am & 10:30am & 12pm!To Give to Renew: Click hereJoin a Small Group by Clicking Here Connect with us! Renew Connect Card To learn more about the Hope Center, please Click here.
Sermon Series: What's Next | Treavor Pound Join us for Renew Church Online!PLEASE SHARE! // Sunday at 9am & 10:30am & 12pm!To Give to Renew: Click hereJoin a Small Group by Clicking Here Connect with us! Renew Connect Card To learn more about the Hope Center, please Click here.
We are in a battle — but not against flesh and blood. The enemy's mission is to divide, deceive, and destroy. But God's plan is restoration — mind, body, and spirit. That's why we need the full armor of God. This week in Ephesians 6, we talk about spiritual warfare, standing firm in faith, and the vision God has given us to bring hope and healing to people through the Hope Center initiative.
Sermon Series: What's Next | Treavor Pound Join us for Renew Church Online!PLEASE SHARE! // Sunday at 9am & 10:30am & 12pm!To Give to Renew: Click hereJoin a Small Group by Clicking Here Connect with us! Renew Connect Card To learn more about the Hope Center, please Click here.
Sermon Series: What's Next | Treavor Pound Join us for Renew Church Online!PLEASE SHARE! // Sunday at 9am & 10:30am & 12pm!To Give to Renew: Click hereJoin a Small Group by Clicking Here Connect with us! Renew Connect Card To learn more about the Hope Center, please Click here.
Sermon Series: What's Next | Treavor Pound Join us for Renew Church Online!PLEASE SHARE! // Sunday at 9am & 10:30am & 12pm!To Give to Renew: Click hereJoin a Small Group by Clicking Here Connect with us! Renew Connect Card To learn more about the Hope Center, please Click here.
Sermon Series: Deep Faith | Treavor Pound Join us for Renew Church Online!PLEASE SHARE! // Sunday at 9am & 10:30am & 12pm!To Give to Renew: Click hereJoin a Small Group by Clicking Here Connect with us! Renew Connect Card To learn more about the Hope Center, please Click here.
Sermon Series: Deep Faith | Treavor Pound Join us for Renew Church Online!PLEASE SHARE! // Sunday at 9am & 10:30am & 12pm!To Give to Renew: Click hereJoin a Small Group by Clicking Here Connect with us! Renew Connect Card To learn more about the Hope Center, please Click here.
Sermon Series: What He Said | Treavor Pound Join us for Renew Church Online!PLEASE SHARE! // Sunday at 9am & 10:30am & 12pm!To Give to Renew: Click hereJoin a Small Group by Clicking Here Connect with us! Renew Connect Card To learn more about the Hope Center, please Click here.
Sermon Series: What He Said | Treavor PoundJoin us for Renew Church Online!PLEASE SHARE! // Sunday at 9am & 10:30am & 12pm!To Give to Renew: Click hereJoin a Small Group by Clicking Here Connect with us! Renew Connect Card To learn more about the Hope Center, please Click here.
Sermon Series: What He Said | Ricardo Barrera Join us for Renew Church Online!PLEASE SHARE! // Sunday at 9am & 10:30am & 12pm!To Give to Renew: Click hereJoin a Small Group by Clicking Here Connect with us! Renew Connect Card To learn more about the Hope Center, please Click here.
Sermon Series: What He Said | Treavor PoundJoin us for Renew Church Online!PLEASE SHARE! // Sunday at 9am & 10:30am & 12pm!To Give to Renew: Click hereJoin a Small Group by Clicking Here Connect with us! Renew Connect Card To learn more about the Hope Center, please Click here.
Sermon Series: What He Said | Gabe Santiago Join us for Renew Church Online!PLEASE SHARE! // Sunday at 9am & 10:30am & 12pm!To Give to Renew: Click hereJoin a Small Group by Clicking Here Connect with us! Renew Connect Card To learn more about the Hope Center, please Click here.
Sermon Series: What He Said | Treavor PoundJoin us for Renew Church Online!PLEASE SHARE! // Sunday at 9am & 10:30am & 12pm!To Give to Renew: Click hereJoin a Small Group by Clicking Here Connect with us! Renew Connect Card To learn more about the Hope Center, please Click here.
Raising Expectations with Pastor Joe Schofield, Dr. Paul Hall, Stefanie Thayer, Dr. Craig Thayer, Pastor Ron Greer Guest, Dr Sheila Schuller Coleman - Limitless Faith and the Possibility Thinking Friends, We are delighted to have Dr. Sheila Schuller Coleman as our guest to share her testimony and ministry! She is the first born child of Robert H. Schuller. As such, she had a front row seat to watching God move in her father's life. She served as assistant producer of the Hour of Power and also as his senior editor for more than 12 of his manuscripts, including “Tough Times Never Last but Tough People Do”, and “The Be Happy Attitudes”. In addition, Sheila has 16 years of experience in education. She combines a love for children with a deep devotion to the church. Sheila holds a Doctorate in Education from UCI and has authored several books, including “Unearthing the Lost Treasure: Wisdom”, which features an endorsement by Dr. Ben Carson. And her latest, “Claiming the Identity of Christ's Children. A Handbook for Families”. Today, she serves as the Founder and Lead Pastor of Hope Center of Christ in Orange, California. It is a house of prayer, the spiritual pentagon for the international prayer movement, Heart of a Warrior: Delivering the Children of the World for Christ. She actively partners with 15 ministries that are being an answer to the varied attacks on our children world-wide. This episode of Raising Expectations features an inspiring dialogue with Dr. Sheila Schuller Coleman, daughter of the legendary Dr. Robert H. Schuller. The conversation explores the miraculous journey of the Schuller ministry—from an obscure Iowa farm to a global television platform—emphasizing the transformative power of "limitless faith" and the resilience required to navigate life's "bumpy roads." The "Raising Expectations" Mission and Team The program, hosted by Pastor Joe Schofield and his wife Melba, serves as a platform for leaders of all backgrounds to address life's most pressing questions through the lens of faith. The "extended family" of co-hosts includes Dr. Paul Hall, a counselor and writer; Dr. Craig "Tank" Thayer, a trauma surgeon and author of Saved: Finding God in the Ordinary; and Pastor Ron Greer, who works with Man In The Mirror to mentor men. The team emphasizes that faith in Christ provides answers to life's two biggest questions: how to live with purpose and what happens after death. From Iowa Pastures to the Drive-In Church Dr. Sheila Schuller Coleman shares the humble origins of her father, who was raised on a "dead-end dirt road" in Iowa. Despite not being an athlete or having significant resources, he felt a divine calling at age five, famously practicing his sermons for the cows in the pasture. Upon moving to California to plant a church, he found no established congregation and adopted a missionary mindset, knocking on doors to ask neighbors what they needed. This led to the innovative "drive-in church" at a theater snack bar, where the motto was "Come as you are in the family car," allowing people who felt uncomfortable in traditional settings to hear the Gospel from their vehicles. The Theology of the Seed and Limitless Faith A core theme of the discussion is the "theology of the seed," based on Matthew 17:20. Sheila recounts her father's belief that while anyone can count the seeds in an apple, only God can count the apples in one seed. This perspective encourages believers to look past their "lack"—whether in health, resources, or education—and focus on a "limitless God." Sheila illustrates this faith through a childhood memory of her father taking her out into a terrifying Iowa thunderstorm to show her "God's power on display," teaching her that faith is a gift required for the tasks God assigns. Global Expansion and the "Hour of Power" The ministry's reach expanded exponentially following a suggestion from Billy Graham to put the church service on television. Graham even loaned his production team to help launch the Hour of Power. The program eventually broke historical barriers, becoming the first religious program broadcast in the communist USSR on Channel One Russia after a meeting between Dr. Schuller and Mikhail Gorbachev. This global impact was rooted in the elder Schuller's refusal to be deterred by critics; he famously stated that he didn't care what other pastors said about him because they were already saved—his focus remained entirely on the unsaved. Navigating Adversity and Maintaining Hope The dialogue concludes with profound advice on handling trials. Using the "potato" analogy, Sheila explains that just as big potatoes rise to the top of a wagon on a bumpy road, challenges forge character and tenacity in those who refuse to quit. She also shares her grandfather's wisdom: "Never cut a dead tree down in the wintertime." This serves as a metaphor for not making irreversible decisions during seasons of despair, as life often remains in the "stump" waiting for spring. The hosts and guest emphasize that hope is the last thing to lose, and God always has the "last word," which is ultimately good. The legacy of Dr. Robert H. Schuller, as recounted by his daughter, serves as a testament to the idea that no beginning is too small for a "limitless God." By embracing the "possibility thinking" that defined the Hour of Power, individuals can find the tenacity to grow through their trials rather than just go through them.
Sermon Series: What He Said | Treavor PoundJoin us for Renew Church Online!PLEASE SHARE! // Sunday at 9am & 10:30am & 12pm!To Give to Renew: Click hereJoin a Small Group by Clicking Here Connect with us! Renew Connect Card To learn more about the Hope Center, please Click here.
Our friend Ethan stopped by the River to give his testimony! Grab your Bible and follow along as Ethan tells you a story that will grip your heart, telling the path that he went down. Finding himself at Hope Center and God finding him!!
Sermon Series: Hope Sunday | Ricardo Barrera Join us for Renew Church Online!PLEASE SHARE! // Sunday at 9am & 10:30am & 12pm!To Give to Renew: Click hereJoin a Small Group by Clicking Here Connect with us! Renew Connect Card To learn more about the Hope Center, please Click here.
Send a textBeyond the Blind - What an AWESOME event!We appreciate everyone that came out to the Beyond the Blind event, and took the time to stop by our booth. We hate that we didn't have time to get interviews with everyone who was interested, but be on the lookout for more event where The League of Logic will be set up!Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube Channel, share the podcast with your friends and family, and help us get the word out! It will be greatly appreciated!www.LeagueOfLogic.com
Sermon Series: It's Complicated | Treavor PoundJoin us for Renew Church Online!PLEASE SHARE! // Sunday at 9am & 10:30am & 12pm!To Give to Renew: Click hereJoin a Small Group by Clicking Here Connect with us! Renew Connect Card To learn more about the Hope Center, please Click here.
Sermon Series: It's Complicated | Ricardo Barrera + Sandi AbbottJoin us for Renew Church Online!PLEASE SHARE! // Sunday at 9am & 10:30am & 12pm!To Give to Renew: Click hereJoin a Small Group by Clicking Here Connect with us! Renew Connect Card To learn more about the Hope Center, please Click here.
Gary Taggart and Deanna Dickerson of Community Presbyterian Church in Danville, CA talk about their long partnership with the community of Sintaro Village Ethiopia, the Hope Center they helped to establish, and stories of children whose live have been changed through the ministry of OneChild. Become a CHILD CHAMPION and sponsor a child now! Click Here
We're asking you to take one moment for one child! Gary Taggart of Community Presbyterian Church of Danville, CA talks about the Hope Center in Sintaro Village, Ethiopia. CPC has a long relationship with the Hope Center in Sintaro Village. Also, Wilfried Dakane who works for OneChild in Africa shares his story of living in poverty, how his sponsor made such a difference in his life. He shares about the impact of the Sintaro Hope Center, and other Hope Centers, in their communities. Become a CHILD CHAMPION and sponsor a child now! Click Here
Tired of expensive rides and limited options? Tiffany Anton talks with 25-year-old Braxton Lafever, founder of Lafever Ride Share. Inspired by his faith and personal journey through the Hope Center in Rickman Tennessee, Braxton built a local, family-oriented rideshare business focused on safety, affordability, and getting people where they need to go. Hear how Lafever Ride Share is changing transportation in Cookeville! Listen To The Local Matters Podcast Today! News Talk 94.1
Sermon Series: Dialogue with the Devil | Treavor PoundJoin us for Renew Church Online!PLEASE SHARE! // Sunday at 9am & 10:30am & 12pm!To Give to Renew: Click hereJoin a Small Group by Clicking Here Connect with us! Renew Connect Card To learn more about the Hope Center, please Click here.
Sermon Series: It's Complicated | Gabe SantiagoJoin us for Renew Church Online!PLEASE SHARE! // Sunday at 9am & 10:30am & 12pm!To Give to Renew: Click hereJoin a Small Group by Clicking Here Connect with us! Renew Connect Card To learn more about the Hope Center, please Click here.
Sermon Series: Dialogue with the Devil | Treavor PoundJoin us for Renew Church Online!PLEASE SHARE! // Sunday at 9am & 10:30am & 12pm!To Give to Renew: Click hereJoin a Small Group by Clicking Here Connect with us! Renew Connect Card To learn more about the Hope Center, please Click here.
Sermon Series: Dialogue with the Devil | Treavor PoundJoin us for Renew Church Online!PLEASE SHARE! // Sunday at 9am & 10:30am & 12pm!To Give to Renew: Click hereJoin a Small Group by Clicking Here Connect with us! Renew Connect Card To learn more about the Hope Center, please Click here.
Sermon Series: Dialogue with the Devil | Treavor PoundJoin us for Renew Church Online!PLEASE SHARE! // Sunday at 9am & 10:30am & 12pm!To Give to Renew: Click hereJoin a Small Group by Clicking Here Connect with us! Renew Connect Card To learn more about the Hope Center, please Click here.
Sermon Series: Christmas at Renew | Treavor PoundJoin us for Renew Church Online!PLEASE SHARE! // Sunday at 9:30am & 11:00am!To Give to Renew: Click hereJoin a Small Group by Clicking Here Connect with us! Renew Connect Card To learn more about the Hope Center, please Click here.
Sermon Series: Christmas at Renew | Ricardo BarreraJoin us for Renew Church Online!PLEASE SHARE! // Sunday at 9:30am & 11:00am!To Give to Renew: Click hereJoin a Small Group by Clicking Here Connect with us! Renew Connect Card To learn more about the Hope Center, please Click here.
In Week 2 of our Advent series, Promised One, Pastor Dave Mudd explores the profound truth of Jesus as the final and perfect Prophet. While the prophets of old brought messages from God, Jesus came as the message of God—revealing the Father's heart in a way no one else could.This message dives deep into Hebrews 1 and Deuteronomy 18 to show that Jesus doesn't just give us information; He gives us revelation. By looking at Him, we not only discover who God is, but we also uncover the restored purpose for our own humanity. Join us as we learn what it means to build our identity on His truth and let His voice guide our every decision this Christmas season.Note: This video also includes an important "Family Update" on the future expansion of our church home and the Hope Center.Key Takeaways:- Jesus is the Final Word: Unlike previous prophets who spoke in fragments, Jesus is the complete and perfect expression of God's voice (Hebrews 1:1-2).- Revealing God's Heart: Jesus goes beyond delivering rules; He reveals God's character—compassion, forgiveness, and holiness—in human form.- Restoring Human Purpose: By revealing the Father, Jesus restores the original design of humanity: to know God, reflect His image, and partner in His mission.- Living the Mission: We are called to be more than hearers of the word; we are empowered by the Spirit to embody the message and live as witnesses in our community.- Vision for the Future: An exciting look at how our church family is expanding our facilities to "build bigger tables" for those seeking Jesus.Scripture References: Hebrews 1:1-2, Deuteronomy 18:15-19, John 1:18
Some holidays feel bright on the outside and heavy on the inside. We sit down with Liz Gaught from the Center for Children and Families to show what hope looks like when it's built on everyday actions: a single recorded interview that spares a child from retelling trauma, a counselor stepping into a living room to spot strengths and needs, a wish list that becomes new clothes and a toy to open on Christmas morning.Starting with CASA and growing across 48 parishes in Louisiana and seven counties in Mississippi, the Center pairs advocacy, education, and prevention with direct services that meet families where they are. Liz walks us through the Children's Advocacy Center approach, why prevention trainings matter, and how the new Hope Center in West Monroe adds counseling and medication management for kids who need both therapy and clinical care. The thread running through it all is trust: families see the same team before and after the holidays, and donors know gifts reach specific children already in services.We also talk about the Christmas Project—how it began with 50 soccer balls and now mobilizes businesses, churches, and neighbors to adopt wish lists, host collection sites, and fund essentials you won't find under a tree. One powerful example: a partner donation purchased six mattresses for siblings who had been sleeping on air beds and the floor. That's what local support can do when relationships are in place and needs are verified.Behind these programs is a culture that protects the protectors. Liz shares how leadership builds a workplace where heavy stories meet real recovery—puzzles on the table, shared meals, short walks, and benefits that help teams stay grounded. We close with a reminder that the tunnel isn't the end; there is light, and community keeps it burning. If you're ready to help or need help, visit standforhope.org. If this conversation moved you, subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who believes hope should last longer than a season.
Send us a textIf you've ever wrestled with questions about purpose—why you're here, what you're made for, or how to uncover it—you won't want to miss this episode with the always dynamic Dr. Bev Smallwood. Learn how God can use even seasons of adversity to reveal your unique purpose and calling.Contact Beverly: bev@drbevsmallwood.comABOUT BEV: Dr. Bev Smallwood is a licensed psychologist who, for the past 40-plus years, has been spreading her message of hope to individuals, families, and organizations across the U.S. and around the world. She's the Founder and CEO of The Hope Center, a psychological clinic she established in 1984. Since the early 80s, Bev's high-content, high-fun, live, in-person programs have enabled organizations to accomplish successful transitions, develop more skillful leaders, intensify employee engagement, reduce turnover, and create fiercely loyal customers. Dr.Bev also creates high-engagement learning in her virtual programs and courses.Bev received her Ph.D. in Psychology from the University of Southern Mississippi in 1981. Since that time, she has regularly received advanced professional training in such areas as stress and anger management, trauma treatment, forensic psychology, organizational assessment and intervention, and leadership development.Dr. Bev is well-known as a resource to the national media. She's been interviewed and quoted in such media outlets as MSNBC, CNN, FOX News, Maury Povich, New York Times, USA Today Weekend, Focus on the Family, Chicago Tribune, Cincinnati Enquirer, Self Magazine, Cosmopolitan, Women's Health, Entrepreneur, and numerous major radio stations and networks. Bev is the author of This Wasn't Supposed to Happen to Me: 10 Make-or-Break Choices When Life Steals Your Dreams and Rocks Your World, (Thomas Nelson, Publishers). She also co-authored KidSpiration: Out of the Mouths of Babes. Currently, she is working on a new book on anger called All The Rage. Dr. Bev Smallwood lives in Hattiesburg, MS. She's the Mom of Greg and Amy, and the grandmother of Joseph, Ethan, Scarlett, and Eli.Thanks for listening to the Embodied Holiness Podcast. We invite you to join the community on Facebook and Instagram @embodiedholiness. Embodied Holiness is a ministry of Parkway Heights United Methodist Church in Hattiesburg, MS. If you're in the Hattiesburg area and are looking for a church home, we'd love to meet you and welcome you to the family. You can find out more about Parkway Heights at our website.
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