Hope for the Hurting

Thank you for joining us for the fifth episode in our series entitled, Encouraging Words.  Today we will discuss these three, reassuring words, "In Christ Jesus." What does it mean to be "in Christ Jesus?" What is the significance of those three, powerful words?  How can you be "in Chirst Jesus" and receive the comfort offered by that relationship?  Dr. Irv will answer all of these...

Thank you for joining us for the fourth episode in our series entitled, Encouraging Words.  Today's theme is Peace. How do we find peace in the midst of the chaos in our lives?  Where does God fit in and how can He help us in times like these?  Is there any encouragement amidst all of these trials and tribulations?  Dr. Irv will answer all of these questions, and we will discus...

Thank you for joining us for the third episode in our series entitled, Encouraging Words.  Today's theme is Praise.  What does the word "Praise" mean?  Why should we Praise God?  How should we Praise God?  When should we Praise God?  What type of Praise is the most pleasing to God?   For the next several weeks, we will be focusing on words and phrases with the pu...

Thank you for joining us for the second episode in our new series entitled, Encouraging Words.  For the next several weeks, we will be focusing on words and phrases with the purpose of encouraging you and nourishing your heart, mind and soul during these uncertain, tumultuous times. As the world around us swirls more and more out of control, our faith will remain solid and steadfast as we cli...

Thank you for joining us for our new series entitled, Encouraging Words.  For the next several weeks, we will be focusing on words and phrases with the purpose of encouraging you and nourishing your heart, mind and soul during these uncertain, tumultuous times.  As the world around us swirls more and more out of control, our faith will remain solid and steadfast as we cling to Jesus as o...

Thank you for joining us for Hope for the Hurting.  Today, we are wrapping up our two-parter on shame.  What is shame?  Where does it come from?  What's the difference between shame and guilt? How do we find relief from our shame and guilt?  What does the Bible say about shame? Dr. Irv answers all of these questions, and we share how you can invite Jesus to partner with yo...

Thank you for joining us for Hope for the Hurting.  In today's episode is part one of our focus on shame.  What is shame?  Where does it come from?  What's the difference between shame and guilt? How do we find relief from our shame and guilt? Did Jesus ever feel shame?  What does the Bible say about shame?  Dr. Irv answers all of these questions in this two-part...

Thank you for joining us for Hope for the Hurting.  Today's episode is the second half of our focus on Self Esteem.  What is self-esteem?  What's the difference between self-esteem and self-worth? Why do so many people struggle with self-esteem issues?  Is it wrong to have high self-esteem?  How do we handle low self-esteem and overcome a negative view of ourselves?  ...

Thank you for joining us for Hope for the Hurting.  We are in the midst of a series entitled, Handling Your Emotions, and in today's podcast we are looking at Self Esteem.  What is self-esteem?  What's the difference between self-esteem and self-worth? Why do so many people struggle with self-esteem issues?  Is it wrong to have high self-esteem?  How do we handle low self-...

Thank you for joining us for our series on Handling Your Emotions.  In this series, we've been discussing several difficult emotions and using the truth of God's Word to combat Satan's lies.  Today, we finish up our two-parter on Fear, an emotion that has gripped our nation, our world and impacted every single one of our lives.  People are afraid.  They are hiding in their home...

Thank you for joining us for our series on Handling Your Emotions.  In this series, we've been discussing several difficult emotions and using the truth of God's Word to combat Satan's lies.  Today, we are discussing Fear, an emotion that has gripped our nation, our world and impacted every single one of our lives on a more intense level since the start of the virus than possibly at any...

Thank you for joining us for our second episode in the Handling Your Emotions series.  Today, we finish up our two-part discussion on depression.  Many of us will experience this debilitating emotion at some point in our lives. If you are blessed enough to not struggle with depression, there is likely someone you care about who does.   What does depression look like?  What are...

Thank you for joining us for our second episode in the Handling Your Emotions series.  Today, we are delving into the weighty topic of depression. I don't know anyone who hasn't, at some time in his or her life, experienced this painful emotion.  If you are blessed enough to not struggle with depression, there is likely someone you care about who does.  So, what does depression look...

Thank you for joining us as we embark on a new 4-part series about Handling Emotions.  Today, we are discussing Worry and Anxiety.  Do you struggle with worry?  Has worry snowballed into full-blown anxiety?  If you do, you are certainly not alone.  In light of the tension and upheaval in America and around the world, many people are struggling with these two unsettling emo...

Thank you for joining us these past 17 weeks as we've studied the End Times together.  The purpose of this series is to explain what the Bible says about the events that will unfold during the end days so that we are prepared and need not live in fear or anxiety.  As you see those events take place, you will know that this is all part of God's plan.   If you have't invited Jesus int...

Thank you for joining us on this intense journey through the End Times. In this final episode in the series, Dr. Irv provides a glimpse of what the New Jersualem will look like and what eternity holds for all who have trusted Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior and have their names written in the Lamb's Book of Life. There are no words to describe how awesome and glorious it will be! If you're n...

Today's episode is a doozy!  Dr. Irv will share some insight on the final days of the End Times.  (Thank you, Jesus, that it is coming to an end!)  We will be discussing The Great White Throne Judgment, Death, Hell and the Lake of Fire.  Where will you be during that time?  That depends on whether you have given your life to Christ by inviting Him into your heart to be you...

Our End Times series was originally recorded in January of 2021, and we are re-launching it because it is even more relevant today.  This was one of our most popular series, and I think you will find a lot of valuable insight regarding what to expect and what signs to look for as we draw ever nearer to Christ's return. We are definitely ready for some good news!  And, in the 14th episode...

Our End Times series was originally recorded in January of 2021, and we are re-launching it because it is even more relevant today.  This was one of our most popular series, and I think you will find a lot of valuable insight regarding what to expect and what signs to look for as we draw ever nearer to Christ's return. This is our 13th episode in our series on the End Times.  Up until th...

Our End Times series was originally recorded in January of 2021, and we are re-launching it because it is even more relevant today.  This was one of our most popular series, and I think you will find a lot of valuable insight regarding what to expect and what signs to look for as we draw ever nearer to Christ's return. This 12th episode is one of the more well-known events of the End Times, t...

Our End Times series was originally recorded in January of 2021, and we are re-launching it because it is even more relevant today.  This was by far our most popular series, and I think you will find a lot of valuable insight regarding what to expect and what signs to look for as we draw ever nearer to Christ's return. In our 11th podcast in the End Times series, we are discussing the judgeme...

Our End Times series was originally recorded in January of 2021, and we are re-launching it because it is even more relevant today.  This was by far our most popular series, and I think you will find a lot of valuable insight regarding what to expect and what signs to look for as we draw ever nearer to Christ's return. This is our 10th episode in our series on the End Times, and we are taking...

Our End Times series was originally recorded in January of 2021, and we are re-launching it because it is even more relevant today.  This was by far our most popular series, and I think you will find a lot of valuable insight regarding what to expect and what signs to look for as we draw ever nearer to Christ's return. In this 9th podcast in the End Times series, Dr. Irv discusses the Mark of...

Our End Times series was originally recorded in January of 2021, and we are re-launching it because it is even more relevant today.  This was by far our most popular series, and I think you will find a lot of valuable insight regarding what to expect and what signs to look for as we draw ever nearer to Christ's return. This is our 8th episode in the End Times Series.  In this podcast, Dr...

Our End Times series was originally recorded in January of 2021, and we are re-launching it because it is even more relevant today.  This was by far our most popular series, and I think you will find a lot of valuable insight regarding what to expect and what signs to look for as we draw ever nearer to Christ's return. Today, Dr. Irv shares insight on what the world will be like as we head in...