Hope Along The Journey

The battle of the mind is one of the greatest battles each of us deals with in life. Numerous thoughts each day pass through our minds - some of them are true and many are lies. So many people are held captive in life by "stink'n think'n" that is contrary to God's word. What are the lies we believe and the truths we need to replace them with? ⁠https://www.hopealongthejourney....

Chuck Chapman discusses his new book, It is Written, A Field Guide to Spiritual Warfare , and the importance of recognizing the reality of spiritual warfare in our lives. Chuck provides insight into how we are to confront the attack of Satan in our lives and the incredible importance of the word of God - "It Is Written"! ⁠https://www.hopealongthejourney.net/⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/...

For eighteen years Karis Meier has battled with ongoing pain and illness. Through her suffering, God has taught her to find "Peaceful Expectation" in the midst of it. Instead of separating her from God, it has only drawn her closer to him because of her daily, desperate need for His help and presence. Find her wonderful book, Suffering Redeemed , on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/Sufferi...

Author and speaker, Marnie Sedberg, joyfully shares her testimony and some important Keys to Friendship with God . She focuses on discovering God's divine purpose for our lives and how God had an idea named "you" when He brought you into the world. For more information about Marnie, visit her website at: https://www.marnie.com/ ⁠https://www.hopealongthejourney.net/⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.fa...

Have you secretly ever felt like walking away from it all? Have you ever been to a place in your journey where it seemed like hope had evaporated and your faith was left holding on by a mere thread? Maybe, that's where you are now. Much like the two disciples on the Emmaus Road, you are wrestling with unresolved questions, perplexing circumstances, and a pang of aching sadness in your soul. If...

Monte Stetler and Mark Cravens share the incredible impact that David Brook's book, The Second Mountain, had on their lives and the insights they gained from it. In his book, Brook uses the metaphor of the mountain to illustrate the difference between our early-life pursuits that too often revolve around achievements and status and what should mark our second-mountain. Life, marriage, vocation...

When a senior in high school, Heather's mother was diagnosed with brain cancer, resulting in Heather's faith to be put through the fire.  On the outside, hardly anyone was able to detect that her inner world was collapsing. However, over the next few years, God took her on an unforgettable faith-building journey, moving from a life of doubt and confusion to one of renewed hope in God. ⁠htt...

Raised in the projects of Chicago, Nancy was raised in a highly dysfunctional family.  In her later teen years, alcohol and drugs became a way of life. Even though she attended church and was baptized as a young child, she drifted away from the faith of her childhood, running further and further from God.  But through the years - years filled with alcohol, drugs, abuse, and incarceration, God neve...

In this episode, I share an enjoyable conversation with two Gen Z's and one Millenial who were privileged to visit Asbury College during the recent revival. Zach, Darya, and Allysa share how being in attendance strengthened their faith and how the spirit of revival continues to impact their lives, afterward. ⁠https://www.hopealongthejourney.net/⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/HopeAlongTheJourney...

It is estimated that 80% of those who put their faith in Christ will walk away from faithfulness to Christ within a short period of time.  Grant Edwards believes that the answer to this epidemic is to quickly start discipling these new believers and get them grounded in the faith.  Grant is the founder of Discipling Another, and the author of First Steps Conversations,  a one-on-one discipleship m...

In this episode, Marilyn Muir shares her year-long journey through cancer treatment, and how Jesus walked with her. Without hesitation, she shares how this journey was not all about her, but about Jesus Christ who led her every step of the way, answering prayers and opening doors she could have never opened on her own.  ⁠https://www.hopealongthejourney.net/⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/HopeAlongTh...

Tim and Becky Keep share the remarkable story of how their wayward daughter ultimately found he way back to God. With honesty and transparency, they share how, despite their pain, they were able to find the great heart of God.  A remarkable story of answered prayer and redemption. www.beckykeep.com ⁠https://www.hopealongthejourney.net/⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/HopeAlongTheJourney⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https:/...

Do you long for a more intimate and meaningful life of prayer?  If so, listen as Charolette Frederick and I share a conversation about her life of prayer and the disciplines and practices she has put into place to create intimacy with God. ⁠https://www.hopealongthejourney.net/⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/HopeAlongTheJourney⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/hopealongthejourney

Author, Bible Teacher, and podcaster, Jodie Niznik, shares her personal journey toward developing a meaningful prayer life.  Believing that God has so much more for all of us, she stresses that it will not take place unless we make adequate space for God in our lives.  Together, we discuss the relational aspect of prayer and how to use Scripture meditation in prayer. ⁠https://www.hopealongthejourn...

Do you struggle to have a praying life? Why is it that it is often so hard to pray or to keep a consistent prayer life going? Do you long to have such a life of prayer, but seem to always be failing?  In this episode, Mark shares with us eight reasons why he believes we often struggle to have a prayer life, offering insight into these reasons that often hinder us. ⁠https://www.hopealongthejourney....

Raised in a broken and dysfunctional home, God's grace intervened in Jon's life.  In spite of poverty, tragedy, and loss as a child and youth, he found Christ as his Savior.  Jon also shares about the influences that God brought into his life and how those influences enabled him to become the man he is today.  ⁠https://www.hopealongthejourney.net/⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/HopeAlongTheJ...

Pastor, Nick Jaymes, shares about his recent, overseas mission trip with The Timothy Initiative.  Nick not only shares the vision of passion of The Timothy Initiative but how this mission trip impacted his life and ministry.  Listen and catch the vision of reaching the unreached people groups with the message of the gospel of Jesus Christ.  Three billion people still lack access to the gospel, but...

Podcast host, Mark Cravens, wants to encourage you not to cast aside your confident trust in the Lord - no matter what is happening in your life!  He shares a number of things that may come our way in life that may challenge our confident trust in God, but, regardless, we need to walk by faith, realizing that God has strength and hope for us along life's journey.   Please take a few moments to...

Brian set out on a mission to disprove everything that his Christian relatives believed in.  He read everything he could get his hands on, but then finally turned to Bible. Once he got to the Gospels, his life was never to be the same as he encountered the story of Jesus, the Son of God.  Thinking he would become an agnostic or an atheist, instead, he became convinced of the validity of the Christ...

Life Coach, Rebecca Woods, shares about her new ministry for that 50 plus of age.  However, listeners of all ages will benefit from what she has to share about the challenges they face and opportunities that need to be discovered.  There is a great segment on Grief and Loss that is also very insightful.  Share this with others who would benefit from it as well!  Below is a link to her website and...

Are you currently going through a storm in your life?  Do the trials and heartaches of life feel overwhelming and impossible?  Do doubts seem to be overtaking you while hope appears to be ebbing away?  If so, then today's episode of Hope Along the Journey is for you!  Today, Mark shares from Matthew 14 the story of Jesus rescuing his disciples during a life-threatening storm and how it applies...

With October being Pastor Appreciation Month, I've invited Pastor John Manley to discuss the negative and positive aspects of ministry, especially pastoral ministry,  John has been in pastoral ministry for nearly 30 years, and has a great love for people and for the ministry.  ⁠https://www.hopealongthejourney.net/⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/HopeAlongTheJourney⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com...

Catherine is an author, speaker, podcaster, blogger, and host of Christian Parent/Crazy World, a Life Audio podcast about raising Godly kids in an ungodly world.  In this episode, she shares about her miscarriage and how God brought them hope after such a devastating loss.  Catherine will also share several important steps to take that may enable us to find hope and redemption after loss.  https:/...

Danny Watters was formerly an alcoholic and drug addict whose life was spiraling downward.  Then Jesus Christ not only broke the power of the addiction in his life but ultimately brought him salvation - the greatest deliverance of all!  While in a coma from a motorcycle accident, Danny felt himself slipping into hell until the voice of Jesus said, "Take my hand and run the race I have for you...

Do you ever feel like you need a "spiritual reset"?  Then listen as Will Sprunt and Daniel Becerra share their testimonies of God's redemptive and restoration "reset" in their lives and about an exciting and transformative ministry they are leading with the men of their church called "RESETS".  ⁠https://www.hopealongthejourney.net/⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/Hop...