Hope Cast

Often pornography is associated to a man's struggle. As culture changes and pornography becomes easier to access, the numbers are staggering as more women every year visit pornographic websites. What are the unique challenges that women face that men don't? Join in as HopeCast speak truth over this topic.

What is man's faithfulness compared to God's faithfulness? Looking for others being faithful on the journey (especially those struggling with SSA) can be encouraging, but what happens if I lose heart when these people fail. Listen in as HopeCast answers this question.

Why is it that my Struggle with "SSA" can be more difficult at times than others or even come back here and there after long periods of time. What could be going on? Join in as Ricky & Bonnie talk about the importance of understanding your triggers.

You possibly are here because you struggle with sin and the reality is that we all struggle with sin, even those of us who know God and who have walked with him for a long time. We are redeemed in Christ, but we are walking this out throughout our lives. Those struggling with their sexuality often can feel like they are less than because their struggle continues over time, but the truth is that al...

How can a single person experience intimacy in a way that glorifies God? Join us as the HopeCast dives in covering topics like meaningful relationships, sex, intimacy and intensity.

Breakups are tough no matter how they happen or with whom they take place. We explore how to respond to those in same sex relationships who have recently ended the relationship in an effort to pursue Christ.

Endurance is not something that comes naturally. It is forged on the crucible of life's difficulties. In this episode, we explore practical ways we can endure in the midst of difficulty with great hope.

Hope is often presented as wishful thinking.  But hope is so much more.  Guest, Sue Bohlin, joins Ricky and Bonnie in continued spirited discussion of biblical hope.

Hope is often presented as wishful thinking.  But hope is so much more.  Guest, Sue Bohlin, joins Ricky and Bonnie for a spirited discussion of biblical hope.

There is no doubt that we go through hard times in life. What do you do when dealing with stress or change? It's easy to run to unhealthy options like pornography to get away from the stress of life. What are some healthy options that we can do instead? This week's episode, the HopeCast discusses the choice that we all have when faced with stress.

In today's episode, the HopeCast talk about a great resource regarding to educating children about pornography and what we do if we see a bad picture (pornography). It is time that we rise up and become offensive in a sex saturated society. This is an issue facing our kids and our church. A 2018 study revealed: - Nearly 27% of teens receive sexts. - Around 15% are sending them. - 57% of teens sear...

Spiritual conversations and leading your family to worship can feel overwhelming and difficult during this time. We want to help you feel confident and know you can use this time to help build deeper connections within your family/ whoever you are with during this time and help all of you grow spiritually.

Social distancing, working from home, in-person gatherings suspended many of us are feeling ALONE and ISOLATED... How do we lean on the Lord? Listen in as the HopeCast discuss loneliness and seeking the Lord.

"Be still and Know" - Psalm 46 What does this REALLY mean? We have been distracted and God could be bringing revival by removing distractions. Listen as the HopeCast discuss how we can use this opportunity to glorify Christ.

With current events drastically changing everyday you can't but wonder where is God in this. Is He changing how He works in the world today? Tune in as we tackle these concerns.

Notes: In today's discussion we approach the understanding that everyone must answer three questions that shape and form our lives. In order for healing and thriving in our lives we need to evaluate our hearts and ask the following questions: 1. What is truth. 2. What is the cost of living that truth? 3. What do we want to become twenty years from now (or at the end not our lives)?

Notes: Most of Christendom often looks at the body as something bad, something to be conquered, or something to be repressed. Though there are aspects of all of these things which are true, we must remember that body is the way in which God chose to reveal His Son to each of us. What are some of our false beliefs about the body? What truths should we embrace about our bodies?

We live in a world where sex is considered THE definer of who we are and how we are. If we are not having it as we want it, we cannot possibly be happy. However, this belief runs counter to not only God's created intent, but the reality of how we live our lives. No one is getting everything they want or our world would be in chaos. As Christ-followers, we are called to first submit our lives to th...

Don and Karen have been involved with an abuse recovery program for a number of year in their local church. In this episode they share the knowledge that they have gathered to encourage and strengthen our listeners. The path of healing is not a quick or easy journey but it is part of the redemption that Christ wants to do in your life. Join us as we learn more about healing and how that can play i...

Don and Karen have been involved with an abuse recovery program for a number of year in their local church. In this episode they share the knowledge that they have gathered to encourage and strengthen our listeners. The path of healing is not a quick or easy journey but it is part of the redemption that Christ wants to do in your life. Join us as we learn more about healing and how that can play i...

Bonnie Scasta, Women's Director of Living Hope Ministries interviews Don and Karen who are the Men and Women group leaders for the Denton Satellite. Listen as they share their story of redemption and all that God has done in their lives.

In this episode the HopeCast dive into the topic of sexual brokenness from a parent's perspective and the importance to deal with it before it affects your children and your family. Dealing with own sexual past and shame. 1. Be confessional with some you can trust (1 John 1:5-10 "walk in the light...") 2. Get support – counselor, community 3. Get educated—find out what resources are out there to h...

In this episode the HopeCast discuss the human anatomy and sex and how and when should you define sexuality to your children and the importance to do so. Sexuality is a beautiful representation of God's design and creativity but in today's sex saturated world there are many twisted views. That is why It is so important that your children understand sexuality and how God designed it to be. Notes: 1...

In this episode the HopeCast talk about all that God has done through Living Hope and the many lives that have been impacted through it's mission to proclaim God's truth as we journey with those seeking sexual and relational wholeness through a more intimate relationship with Jesus Christ. Tune in as they talk about the upcoming vision for the ministry.

In this weeks Episode the HopeCast discuss a recent published article titled "Transgender man gives birth to non-binary partner's baby with female sperm donor". In a everchanging world filled with so much confusion, it is important that we understand how to navigate topics about sexuality and gender from a biblical standpoint. Join in as Ricky and Bonnie attempt to tackle this controversial topic...