Hope Cast

Today you are in for treat as we get to hear from Tara who attends the women's support group. She an insight into her experience joining LHM and what she has gained through the process.

From creating online profiles to peer conversations It seems that sexual orientation is brought up more often than any other time in western society. It begs the question, where does it come from what defines it? In a culture that seeks inner-self for truth where do we draw lines and define truth? Join for today's conversation as we discuss these very questions.

Navigating relationships with LGBTQIA+ friends can be difficult. The desire to love them well while at the same time wanting to be a godly witness is honorable but how do we exactly do that? Listen to Ricky and Bonnies discussion if we should accept ones LGBT+ identity.

Commonly we can feel condemnation from what it appears our feelings. If so, why do I feel condemned if God created them. Listen to this weeks podcast to hear more from Ricky and Bonnie.

Porn use can be a difficult behavior to break. Learn from Bruno and Bonnie some of the types of porn and some useful tips on overcoming them.

Being friends with someone who has socially transitioned genders can cause some misunderstanding or difficulty in interacting. Listen to Bonnie and Ricky's conversation as they share some insightful tips and demystify some questions regarding faith and relationships.

The month of June can bring many challenges for many who experience SSA or know someone who does. Listen in for ways we can find hope during and after pride month.

additional resources: Desist, Detrans, & Detox: Getting Your Child Out of the Gender Cult by Maria Keffler This book is not written from a Christian perspective, but it is also not hostile to Christian faith. The author encourages those who have a faith tradition in their family to pray for their children and to utilize any resources that their faith provides. The book is very much a hands-on desc...

Today we have our very own Marsha Inman who stands as our Friends & Family Director. Today she shares her knowledge on the hot button topic of transgenderism.

There are many stigmas and lies regarding pornography use by women. Many lies that are told to woman through pornography. How do we navigate the deceit and unrealism that is communicated? Listen in to this weeks podcast as we break apart the false claims that pornography proclaims.

I raised my child with a biblical foundation, how could he/she believe different? What did I do or not do? Listen to Ricky and Bonnie's discussion around the truths behind some of these common scenarios and some tips on navigating that relationship.

As our culture begins to celebrate the LGBT+ lifestyle how should we as christians respond? Join Ricky and Bonnie as they discuss some of the common pressures and challenges that occur during Pride Month and how we should move forward.

For this week's podcast we have the honor of talking with a Friends & Family participant Leah to share a bit about her story and how she found Living Hope Ministries.

Should I share my story? Who should I share my story too? Listen to today's conversation as we discuss the power of our stories and God's kingdom.

Navigating a dating relationship while experiencing SSA can be interesting to say the least. Join in on this conversation to hear some key points to better find wholeness in dating relationships.

As God begins to transform the hearts of those who experience same-sex attraction. How should the define their identity and sexuality? Join Ricky and Bonnie as they discuss the true identity we have in Christ.

As the LGBTQ become more celebrated and praised in our society, we are seeing a drastic growth in youth identify as LGBTQ. Why is this happening? Join Ricky and Bonnie as we navigate this topic and where does the gospel play into this.

From movies to advertising, in all platforms sex is talked about. So what about the church? Why is it common for the culture in the church to avoid the topic? Join us as we look into this trend and why we must change the narrative.

Often times after breaking up from a same-sex relationship it can be difficult to build healthy relationships with the same-sex. Today Ricky and Bonnie discuss how to act when faced with these challenges.

Many who struggle with their "Manhood" or "Womanhood" often root their insecurity from early childhood needs that weren't met. How do you meet those needs that affirm your God given identity as an adult? What are some of the challenges and how do you surpass them? Join Ricky and Bonnie for todays conversation about meeting unmet needs.

Let's Celebrate HopeCast's 100th episode! Share your experience with us and enter in a give away bonnie@livehope.org

Conversion therapy bans are becoming more and more common in countries throughout the world. Is LHM a conversion therapy and will the United States ban us? Listen in for today's podcast as we seek to find God's hope amidst many challenges.

What is going on? I gave up my sin and life is hard. Is following God always going to be hard? Listen into todays conversation to hear about the future hope that we have in Christ Jesus.

Are you feeling feeling shame or guilt from participation in sin? Join in as Ricky and Bonnie combine scripture and years of experience to answers questions like; What is different from shame and guilt? Am I a bad person because I did wrong? How to find a healthy balance of remorse?

Often when experiencing same-sex attraction it's common to feel like you're different or that you are more broken than others around you. It's to fall into a us and them mentality. Listen to this weeks podcast to hear what God says about this and how to approach it with God's redeeming power.