Hope Along The Journey

Traveling in the early morning hours on a deserted highway in Mexico , a chunk of concrete was intentionally hurled through the windshield of the automobile Marc was driving. Miraculously , Marc's life was spared by numerous Divine interventions that took place that unforgettable morning. Listen today as Marc Sankey shares his story of God's goodness and grace.

Feeling the call of God upon their lives, David and Kristy Ratcliff embarked upon a journey of faith that led them to the continent of Africa. Please listen as they share about that calling and how God is leading and using them along their journey of faith.

At 15 years of age Kaylee found herself pregnant, confused, and scared. Feeling she had no other choice, she had an abortion that began her life on a downward spiral. Listen as she tells her inspiring story of forgiveness, redemption, and hope found in Christ.

Plagued for 15 years by a drug and alcohol addiction, Chuck Chapman fell on his knees in a lonely jail cell and called out to God.  For 13 years, he has been sober and is now a pastor in Northern Kentucky. You won't want to miss this powerful message of deliverance and restoration.

Author and podcast host, Ezra Byer, shares about his personal battle with depression. At some of his lowest and darkest times, Ezra shares how he discovered the importance of worshipping God when all looks hopeless and life doesn't seem to make sense. He also talks about his soon to be released book, "Walking with a Limp; Thoughts of Hope for the Depressed and Discouraged" that will be availa...

"Mess" is a word we don't often associate with the coming of Jesus, our Messiah, but it was a messy world into which Jesus came.  In this week's podcast, Hope Along the Journey's host, Mark Cravens, shares how Jesus came into our messy world in order to save us from the mess we have made of our lives, offering us hope, healing, and forgiveness.

Elisabeth Elliot was a well-loved Christian missionary, author, and speaker. Her first husband, Jim Eliot, was attacked and killed in 1956 while attempting to make missionary contact with the Auca tribe of eastern Ecuador. Prior to her death, Danielle was privileged to be her caregiver, gaining a unique and beneficial insight into Elisabeth Elliot's life. You will appreciate the insight she g...

In today's podcast, Dr. Andrew Graham, a licensed counselor, and college professor will share a powerful and moving story of how God redeems the painful and heart-breaking circumstances in our lives for our edification and His glory. Through the loss of His closest friend and other painful situations, Dr. Graham shares how it has ultimately made him a better father, husband, counselor, a...

In this encouraging interview, Andrew Dahler tells the story of how his life fell apart during his early, college years. Rather than running away, he faced his failures, and with God's grace and the help of others, he began rebuilding his broken world. Today he is a Christian husband and father, investing his life and gifts in helping other young men as they struggle to get spiritually established...

In today's podcast, Mark welcomes Sharlenae (Dotson) Collingsworth. Sharlenae recalls fond memories of her childhood years leading up to the unexpected death of her Father in 2004.  She shares how God has been still good in the midst of pain & unforeseen circumstances. 

President and founder of GraceStory ministries, Amber Davison Jones shares how God healed her distorted concept of who He was, and how she eventually came to see him as a God of grace and love.  As a result, she now leads GraceStory ministries - a ministry of help and healing for women who need to discover hope and experience God's grace in their lives in a powerful way.  For more inform...

Being a pastor himself, Mark Cravens knows the hurts and heartaches that are often associated with pastoral ministry. In this podcast, he offers a word of hope and encouragement to pastors during these stressful and uncertain times. He wants every pastor to know that they are valuable to their church, but most of all, they are valuable to Christ. He also shares eight ways to encoura...

Tim Throckmorton,  Midwest Director for the Family Research Council, shares an encouraging message of hope for pastors and churches during these challenging times. Tim Throckmorton is truly a "pastor's pastor" and understands the highs ans lows of ministry. https://frc.org Hope Along The Journey - Facebook

In this exciting podcast episode, Brian and Jamie Rauschenberger, former missionaries to Haiti, continue to share their story of how God built their faith and proved Himself to them during some greatest time of testing and heartache in their lives.  As you hear their faith-building stories, your resolve to trust God, regardless of the situation you are going through, will be strengthened. Bri...

In this exciting podcast episode, Brian and Jamie Rauschenberger, former missionaries to Haiti, share how God built their faith and proved Himself to them during some greatest time of testing and heartache in their lives.  As you hear their faith-building stories, your resolve to trust God, regardless of the situation you are going through, will be strengthened. Brian will also share about th...

On this episode, host Mark Cravens welcomes longtime friend Monte Stetler. In reference to episode one, Mark and Monte look back in time and talk about a dark time in Mark’s life where “the wheels fell off”, and how Monte Stetler was a lifeline for him to be brought out of a mindset of despair and to return to Ministry. 

On this episode, host Mark Cravens continues the conversation with up and coming musical artist, Jesse Keep.  Included, you will enjoy another track from Jesse's latest studio release, "Peace in Chaos", entitled, "All My Hope". "Peace in Chaos" is available for order at https://www.jessekeep.com or on all streaming platforms. Enjoy Part 2 of, "Finding Hope in Spite of Life's Inconveniences".

On this episode, host Mark Cravens welcomes up and coming musical artist, Jesse Keep, to the podcast. Jesse shares his story of how cancer, leading to blindness, resulted in many difficulties, or, inconveniences. But through the help of God, Jesse is able to testify to the faithfulness he was extended and the hope that Christ gives.  Included, you will enjoy a track from Jesse's latest studio...