One Hope Podcast

In this episode, Pastor Peter Churness gives a brief note about this week's readings, which are all from the apocrypha, readings that edifying and useful for reading, but are not part of scripture. These writings came from between the Old Testament and the New Testament, leading up to the time of Christ.

In this podcast, Connie Alstead discusses God's Sovereignty in Nehemiah 1:1-2:20, one of the last historical books in the Old Testament.

In this episode, Sierra Herzberger discusses Esther 3:1-4:17, how power effects people, and how Esther saves her people.

In this episode, Mike Zietner opens Ezra to discuss Ezra 3:1-13, and what this has to do with Jesus.

In this episode, Ginny Sims discusses Daniel 6:1-28, and Daniel's response to trouble - to keep on praying, and how this story ties into the story of Christ's birth.

In this episode, James Wilborn discusses Daniel 3:1-30 in light of our need for a cure from the sin disease.

In this episode, Trielle Alstead discusses Daniel 1:1-21, and their victories for God in the midst of their captivity.

In this episode, Pastor Peter Churness discusses 2 Chronicles 36:1-21, and the final fall of Judah.

In this episode, Tyrean Martinson discusses 2 Kings 22:1-23:3. and Josiah's Reforms.

In this episode, Mark Jones discusses 2 Kings 19:1-37 and King Hezekiah, a good king, and how he turns to God in prayer.

In this episode, Kari Price discusses 2 Kings 17: 7-41.

In this episode, Mark Hooper discusses 2 Kings 5:1-27, Naaman's hope for healing, his frustration, his healing, his reaction, and what happens with Elisha the prophet in this story.

In this episode, Sandy Churness discusses 2 Kings 4:1-44 and some of the stories of Elisha and the people he shares the truth of God with in his life.

In this episode, Kari Misterek discusses 2 Chronoicles 20:1-32, the longing for Christ, and the story of Jehoshaphat.

In this episode, Linda Zietner discusses one of her favorite stories from the Bible - 2 Kings 2:1-22.

In this episode, Matt Misterek discusses how 1 Kings 18:17-40 depicts a violent showdown, and then compares it to Jesus as the prince of peace.

In this episode, Hannah Churness discusses 1 Kings 11:41-12:33, and how Civil War breaks out within Israel at this time, and what we can learn about God from that.

In this episode, Joel Price discusses 2 Chronicles 7:1-22, but prefaces by talking about how God is neither a vending machine or out to get us. God is a personal God and the God of the world.

In this episode, Mia Alexander discusses an overview of history in 1 Kings and 2 Kings, and all that happened because Israel wanted to have a human king like other kings instead of God as their king.

In this episode, Connie Alstead discusses the background of Psalm 51, the story these verses share, and what we can learn from them.

In this episode, Sierra Herzberger discusses the story which Nathan uses to showcase David's sin, and how storytelling may help us have a better perspective or understanding of our own issues.

In this episode, Mike Zietner discusses the history of the church and advent in relation to 2 Samuel 7:1-29.

In this episode, Ginny Sims discusses 2 Samuel 5:1-25, how God guides David, and how David attributes all that is good to God.

In this episode, James Wilborn reads a bit of Beowulf and then discusses 2 Samuel 1:1-27, how even the mightiest will fall when their strength fails them, and David's reaction to Saul's death.

In this episode, Trielle Alstead discusses what happens when tragedy strikes David and his men at Ziklag, and how David responds to the tragedy.