Hope Cast

As the new year kicks off, Ricky and Bonnie discuss God's design for sexuality and answer pro-gay theology.

The struggle of SSA can come with loneliness and feeling isolated from others. Ricky and Bonnie help encourage those that experience the loneliness that comes with the struggle of SSA with wisdom and understanding.

How do you respond to set backs and falls? How do you align yourself back into obedience to Christ? Ricky and Bonnie share helpful insight for those who fall and how they can growing stronger through it.

What does it mean to be truly...you? How do we search for who we were made to be? Ricky and Bonnie share insight into how we should view ourselves and who we actually are based on how God has designed us.

What's the difference between intimacy and intensity in regards to relationships and attraction? Intimacy points to vulnerability and long-lasting meaning, where intensity is normally short-lived and exhilarating. Ricky and Bonnie flesh out these to ideas within relationships and provide greater practical understanding for listeners.

Ricky and Bonnie share commentary on a article about a woman transitioning and then de-transitioning. In this episode, they explore the understanding of femininity and masculinity in our day in age and why some would want to escape the worldly connotations of these ideas, yet point them to why they should embrace their gender roles with a biblical perspective.

There can be a lot of misunderstanding that goes into learning about same-sex attraction and where we should go to have better clarity on the matter? Ricky and Bonnie help clear up some misconceptions and mistaken narratives in regards to same-sex attraction.

It can sometimes be confusing to know what's truly Christian and what's seemingly Christian. Ricky and Bonnie offer wisdom that can help those use discernment in distinguishing the two in our present-day culture.

The struggle of same-sex attraction can be foreign to many, but it's necessary to be empathetic towards those who haven't overcome this type of temptation. Ricky and Bonnie share how one can relate to those with same-sex attraction and look to Christ for deliverance.

What is the transgenderism movement really about? Is it about social justice? Redefining masculinity and femininity? Or simply identity? Ricky and Bonnie help provide clarity with such ambiguity surrounding the current condition of transgenderism in the present culture. https://thefederalist.com/2022/08/01/parents-if-you-dont-get-a-grip-on-your-kids-social-media-trans-activists-will/?inf_contact_k...

What is the world saying about sexuality? How should Christians think about the sexual nature of humanity? What does the Word of God say about it? Ricky and Bonnie discuss what sex is and what it's all about.

Health Care for the affirmation of gender-identifying individuals? Ricky and Bonnie discuss the matter surrounding the subject and how to approach it with a biblical perspective. https://openstates.org/ca/bills/20212022/SB107/

How do parents reconcile their differences concerning an LGBTQIA child, yet be peaceful and loving? Ricky and Bonnie share valuable insight surrounding the topic.

Here is some wisdom and insight that will aid you in breaking free strongholds or stagnant influences so that you can grow in closeness to Christ.

Ricky and Bonnie discuss the ever-evolving dynamic amongst gender identity, especially in regards to pronouns and how individuals should be called or referred to. Hear this week's episode of the Hopecast as they give helpful advice about responding to pronouns and neopronouns.

Ricky and Bonnie share the new views Rosario Butterfield, one of the leading voices in Christianity in regards to biblical sexuality, has taken on reparative therapy ministries.

Ricky and Bonnie share reassuring insights from a recent study providing strong evidence that ministries established to help same-sex attraction are not harmful. Sexual Orientation Change Efforts Reduce Suicide: Correcting a False Research Narrative https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=3729353 Even Failed Therapy for Undesired Same-Sex Sexuality Results in No Harm, Finds New Study h...

Friendships are one of the many blessings of life, but they can also be complicated. Ricky and Bonnie offer encouragement for the navigation of friendships, especially in moments when reciprocation is expected.

In this episode of the Hopecast, Ricky and Bonnie discuss the 10 teachings points of God's plan for our sex and gender. Learn which points they find to be helpful and encouraging for a biblical understanding of sexuality.

What other people say about you or think about you can rule your thoughts, emotions and well-being. No matter what people say or think about you (or even what you think about yourself), what Jesus says about you is the most true. Hear Ricky and Bonnie discuss encouragement and insightful wisdom that will help you overcome the opinions of others.

Ricky and Bonnie shine light on the growing question in American culture and discuss Matt Walsh's documentary regarding the confusion along with gender identity and objective truth in today's world. Boy and Girl; Male and Female; Men and Women - Are We Really Debating this Reality? https://www.livehope.org/article/boy-and-girl-men-and-women/ What am I? https://www.livehope.org/article/what-am-i/

Ricky and Bonnie offer helpful tips to encourage listeners when facing temptation, surmounting sinful patterns, and guarding ourselves against the flesh.

How should we continue to respect and honor our parents as adults? Ricky and Bonnie share the dynamics of honoring parents as adults and how we should distinguish what it means to dishonor and disagree, yet still be respectful.