Hope Along The Journey

Anxiety is an issue that a number of people deal with in their lives. For some, anxiety may be linked to an underlying health issue that may need medical treatment. But for many, anxiety is an emotion that all of us have to deal with at times and there are steps we can take to help us overcome it. Listen as Christian Counselor, Ruth Darland, shares her insight on how to deal with anxiety in our li...

Karissa Rayan, who serves as an assistant program manager with Samaritan's Purse U.S. Disaster Relief, shares an emotive account of the flooding and relief efforts that have taken place in Southeastern Kentucky.   In the worst of times, God is at work, and a number of people are looking to Christ, the true hope of the world! ⁠https://www.hopealongthejourney.net/⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/Ho...

As a child, Kristin's childhood was filled with pain and loneliness. Searching and hungering for a family, she became very close to a family that had an unhealthy family secret, a secret that she would sadly come to know.  After two years of sexual abuse, Krisin't life continued to spiral downward and further abuse would become part of her heartbreaking story.  Trying to numb all the pain...

What do you see when you see others in need?  Too often, I fear that we only see the things that displease or disappoint us rather than seeing the hurt and hopelessness that grips the lives of so many. The unforgettable parable of the Good Samaritan reminds us that what we see when we look at those God places in our pathway, we can either move on with apathy and indifference or become involved by...

In her fifties, Carolyn completely lost her sight. However, in spite of the initial sadness and grief associated with losing her sight, she was able to learn how to live life with meaning and purpose, overcoming the paralyzing fears that threatened to hold her life in bondage. God prompted her to begin writing devotionals to encourage others to trust in God's faithfulness in spite of life'...

Chrystal Gilkey is a Christian author, speaker, coach, and educator. She is passionate about encouraging others in their writing journey and in their personal walk with God. In this edition of Hope Along the Journey, we discuss the important topic of overcoming church hurt, a subject that she has developed and an entire Bible study to cover.  Chrystal is also a successful Christian novelist and ha...

Jimmy Keaton shares his battle with cancer that began on a Sunday morning in January of 2020 when he was suddenly impacted with incredible pain that seized him. It was so severe, that his legs would hardly hold him up. Unknown to him, the membrane around one of his kidneys had burst due to a cancerous tumor that had infiltrated his kidney. During the early days of intense pain, he felt the Lord im...

In 2011, Wendy Wallace contracted necrotizing fasciitis which put her in a coma. As the disease progressed, both her hands and feet had to be amputated in order to save her life. As a quadruple amputee, Wendy's life as a wife and mother would never be the same. But life was far from over for Wendy! Because of the wonderful grace of God and the prayers and support of family and friends, today s...

Fifteen years ago, Ginger found herself a single mom with four children, living in a relative’s basement. Feeling caught in a stressful and unfulfilling job, she often wondered where God was as He appeared to be silent. But she refused to stay stuck! Ignoring all the skeptics, she started her own transcription business, one that specialized in transcribing sermons, conferences, podcasts, and radio...

What is going on with today's youth? Why do so many young people entering college struggle with feelings of hopelessness as they think about their lives and their future? Join Dr. Aaron Profitt (Vice President for Academic Affairs at God's Bible School and College) and me, as we explore what is happening among today's youth and what the faculty and staff at GBSC are doing to help young...

For many years, Brooke Robertson buried her painful story of sexual abuse at a young age, promising herself that she would go to the grave and never speak about it, not even to her family. But as a recording artist and songwriter, Brooke was able to find her voice, share her story, and ultimately discover the power to forgive her former abuser.  Her testimony powerfully reminds each of us that, by...

In this episode, Travis Johnson shares the story of the heartbreaking, dysfunctional family he grew up in, his life-changing conversion, and how his father ultimately came to faith in Christ.  For so many years, his father's salvation seemed hopeless, as his father was filled with rage and anger toward God and the church. Gut God in his mercy and grace brought salvation to his father's lif...

In 2016, Jan was shocked to hear her doctor say, "You look pretty good for a woman dying with heart failure." Over and over, she was told that she wouldn't live more than five years and that she would inevitably become completely bedridden.  Today, seven years later, she is miraculously still fully functional, serving Jesus with incredible joy as an author, podcaster, and conference...

Jodie is a Christian author and speaker who hosts a weekly podcast entitled "So Much More, Creating Space for God" in which she emphasized the importance of Biblical meditation. As a Bible teacher,  she loves to teach God’s word by connecting spiritual truth to real-life situations and circumstances. Through her Bible studies and podcast, she hopes to help others create space for God in...

Peggy McMillan serves as a volunteer for Compass - Finances God's Way, which is a financial discipleship ministry.  She openly shares her genuine faith in Christ and the great financial struggles she and her husband faced during their early years of marriage as they tried to do it "their way".  Through the tough times, God taught them to trust Him as they began learning and obeying t...

Mark Cravens, host for HATJ, shares insights from Psalm 27 and how we can follow David's example when life's troubles come our way.  Please go to our website and sign up for our newsletter when the "stay in touch" prompt appears.  Also, we would love to have you follow us on Facebook and Instagram. https://www.hopealongthejourney.org/ https://www.facebook.com/HopeAlongTheJourney https://...

Melanie Redd, President of Hope Ministry,  joyfully shares her spiritual journey and the various ministries God has opened doors for her to be part of during her life. She is an author, blogger, wife, mother, mentor, and speaker at Christian women's conferences.  Melanie provides practical advice and insight on how we can all become a mentor to someone. https://www.hopealongthejourney.or...

Jon was raised in a loving, Christian home.  But sadly, he was molested by an older boy who was trusted by the family.  In this podcast, he shares about the trauma and misplaced shame that once filled his life and how God has taken him on a journey of healing and wholeness.  https://www.hopealongthejourney.org/ https://www.facebook.com/HopeAlongTheJourney https://www.instagram.com/h...

Heather shares how God gave her grace and strength through her battle with leukemia and how this time became life-changing for her. Out of this low point in her life, God birthed a new ministry of blogging and writing that has touched so many hurting lives as they deal with the drama, trauma, and minutiae of life.  https://www.hopealongthejourney.org/ https://www.facebook.com/HopeAlongTheJour...

For many years, Ruth's heart longed to have a child of her own.  While trying to have a child, she battled through the rollercoaster of emotions and became very discouraged and depressed. Every Mother's Day was only a painful occasion for her.  Then one day, while on her hands and knees mopping the floor, she was listening to the story of Hannah and sensed God promising her a child of he...

Alena and Rick (Grubbs) met in college, and soon after began serving the Lord in ministry. With the expectation of living "happily ever after", it wasn't very long until Rick's health began to fail.  By the strength of God, they were able to remain in ministry in spite of his colon and liver disease. Then came the diagnosis of lymphoma, and within a few months, Rick was taken from Alena. &nbs...

Mark Sowersby's story is a story of how God's abounding grace transformed his life, setting him free from a nightmare of years of childhood abuse, neglect, and suffering. Over time, condemnation, shame, and guilt were replaced with forgiveness, joy, and life in abundance. Don't miss the powerful testimony of healing, forgiveness, and freedom. Find his book, "Forgiving the Nightmare", on Amazo...

Though highly religious, Ken had never known Jesus Christ as the Lord and Savior of his life.  In his own words, Ken shares his journey to faith in Christ and his current battle with cancer. Even though he is in hospice care, he remains joyful and an inspiration to others because of the hope found in Jesus Christ.   https://www.hopealongthejourney.org/ https://www.facebook.com/HopeAlongT...

Thousands of lives have been powerfully impacted for the ministry and for the kingdom of Christ through the life and labors of Maurice McCrary.  Saved when he was just a boy, little did he realize how God would use his life in a most remarkable way.  Your heart will be blessed and encouraged as you listen to "Bro. Mac" share his story. https://www.hopealongthejourney.org/ https://www.fac...

As a young man of 16, Brian Wardlaw allowed himself to become bitter over circumstances that came into his family's life.  Allowing that bitterness to fester, his life started unraveling and Brian began making a series of bad choices that took his life away from God.  Then, he made the best choice of his life by turning his life over to Christ and finding the grace needed to heal and res...