Our Journey to Hope

Send us Fan Mail Do you ever wonder if your ongoing struggles mean you've somehow failed God? Have you prayed about the same weakness again and again, only to find yourself discouraged when the battle continues? In this episode of Our Journey to Hope , we explore the biblical difference between struggling with sin and continuing in sin . Drawing from Romans 6, Romans 3, 1 John 1, and Psalm 37...

Send us Fan Mail Today, I have the honor of introducing you to a new friend and sister in Christ, Leila Washington. Leila and I share something that neither of us would have chosen, but now use to help others. We are both cancer survivors. We also share something much greater: a deep faith that reminds us hope is always stronger than fear. Today, Leila serves with the LiveStrong program through th...

Send us Fan Mail Sometimes people are challenged to identify with others.  But when you've been through something, or are experiencing it in the moment, there is a clearer pathway to connections. In this episode I am speaking with Chris McCurley.  Chris is facing a challenge with cancer in real time.  Some of what we speak about is how we can use these kinds of situations to reach out to othe...

Send us Fan Mail Today we're looking at two kings, two failures, and two very different responses when confronted with sin. King Saul and King David both made serious mistakes. Both were confronted by God's prophet. Both faced consequences they could not undo.  Yet one found a path back to hope, while the other drifted farther from God. Their stories are more than ancient history. They s...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode  we explore how we can help others discover hope, sustain it through life’s challenges, and regain it when it feels lost. Learn how listening, our presence, and our compassion become powerful tools God uses to bring hope into real moments of life. Support the show If today’s episode has resonated with you or helped you in any way, and you’d like to support the show...

Send us Fan Mail Life brings moments when the road feels steep, uncertain, and shadowed by circumstances we never expected. In today’s episode, we’ll explore one of the most comforting truths found in Scripture: valleys are part of the journey, but they are never the end of the story.  Whether you are walking through grief, uncertainty, discouragement, or simply carrying a heavy heart, this episod...

Send us Fan Mail Today we're talking about a moment that changes many lives forever, a brush with death. Whether it comes through illness, an accident, or another unexpected crisis, these experiences have a way of reshaping our perspective and helping us see what truly matters. In this episode, I'll share part of my own journey through leukemia and reflect on how facing mortality deepene...

Send us Fan Mail Today we're stepping inside the Montgomery Cancer Center in Prattville, Alabama, a place where courage meets compassion, where healing begins, and where hope is offered every single day. At the heart of so much of that hope is one unforgettable man: Dr. Robert Avery. Dr. Avery is known for his remarkable skill and compassionate care. But he also understands something powerful...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever looked around and been troubled by what you see going on in the world.  It seems like we're surrounded with trouble and dispair. The bad rules and goood seems to be in retreat or defeated. Well, this has happened for years.  Imagine Noah looking around at his world where everything is evil.  Or, as the subject of this episode, Habakkuk looks around and only sees...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever seen an old piece of furniture, something scratched, worn, and forgotten, transformed into something beautiful and useful again? There’s something inspiring about repurposing what others may overlook. Today, we’re exploring how God does something even greater with our lives. No matter our past, our pain, or the broken places we carry, God is the master of renewal. He...

Send us Fan Mail In this powerful episode of Our Journey to Hope, we explore the deeper meaning behind two often quoted promises: Matthew 6:33, “Seek first the kingdom of God,” and Psalm 37:4, “Delight yourself in the Lord.” Are these verses promises of earthly wealth and comfort, or do they point us toward something far greater? Together, we uncover how Jesus calls us beyond anxiety over temporar...

Send us Fan Mail When I was a young sergeant in the Air Force I was stationed in Turkey on a remote assignment.  My family had to remain at home for the year I was away.  Each day I longed desperately to return home to my family.  I longed for the happy reunion when I would see them face-to-face.    In this episode if reflect on the hymn Face to Face and the powerful promise it proclaims. Together...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when what we’re hoping for… doesn’t happen? In this episode of Our Journey to Hope , we explore the powerful difference between hoping for something and hoping in Someone. Drawing from 1 Peter 1:3–5, we’re reminded that while our circumstances may change, our hope does not have to. It’s natural to hope for better days, restored relationships, or answers to prayer. But...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we share the powerful and faith-filled story of John Holley, Dean of Technology at Calhoun Community College in Decatur, Alabama—a man whose life reflects resilience, purpose, and unwavering trust in the Lord. John’s journey through cancer was not just a battle for health, but a walk of faith. In the midst of uncertainty, God met him with strength, peace, and a dee...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode I'm speaking with Mark and Krista Lawley.  Mark and Krista are "preppers".  That's someone who has a future view of being prepared for the unexpected, or perhaps the expected depending on one's view.  They also understand the concept of hope and how it too is a forward looking concept.   I invite you to join us in this conversation as we lo...

Send us Fan Mail Sometimes all you can do is laugh.  But maybe, we can try laughing first.  There is empirical evidence showing how humor is a vital part of recovering from many illnesses and injury.  Many of us have discovered that it is true. In this episode I have a conversation with Brad Miller.  Brad has an engaging podcast called, Cancer and Comedy where he seeks to help heal with humor. Bra...

Send us Fan Mail We're continuing to look at concepts related to hope. In this episode I look at the relationship between hope and joy.  They more than co-exist.  They fuel one another. Support the show If today’s episode has resonated with you or helped you in any way, and you’d like to support the show so we can continue to bring you new and free content, I’ve set up an account on Buy Me a...

Send us Fan Mail Previously I began looking at concepts that are connected with each other as we journey to hope.  One such powerful concept is caring.  In this episode I look at the relationship between hoping and caring.  We conclude by looking at how hope multiplies as we share it with others. Support the show If today’s episode has resonated with you or helped you in any way, and you’d like to...

Send us Fan Mail Life is full on concepts that don't seem to be connected.  Perhaps they even appear to be opposites.  I am presenting a series of concpets that are like that.  They seem the opposite of hope.  Perhaps they even look to destroy hope.  But I want to show how sometimes they are connected. In this episode I look at how anxiety and hope are related, even entertwined. Support the s...

Send us Fan Mail Everyone has a story to share and that is worth listening to.  For most, the trials they experienced in early life certainly impact the kind of person they mature into.  Tragically for some, it causes them to experience ongoing pain in adult life and clouds their view of the future. Not so with my guest today.  Jessica experienced tragic events and ongoing challenges throughout he...

Send us Fan Mail Isn't it wonderful how people come into our lives and we are changed for the good.  Such is the case with my guest in this podcast.  Bradley Byrne is the former Chancellor for Alabama's 2-year college system.  I had the honor of serving with him on staff.  Later Bradley became one of our congressmen representing the Mobile, Alabama disctrict.  Now he serves as the Presid...

Send us Fan Mail It is incredibly wonderfu to find that those in significant positions of leadership understand the value of honoring and obeying God.  My guest in this podcast is Congressman Barry Loudermilk of the 11th congressional district from Georgia.  In our discussion we learn about the nexus of his faith and how it has shapped him into who he is today.  We share insights into hope and pra...

Send us Fan Mail The question of what is a Christian is one asked by many.  And unfortunately many misunderstand what it means to be a Christian. In this episode I offer from God's word what it actually means to be a Christian by looking at the word itself and the characteristics of a Christian.  I conclude with answering the question how do I become a Christian, This would be a great episode...

Send us Fan Mail When it comes to hope, all of us are seekers.  We seek to discover, sustain, or regain hope. In this episode I talk about what a seeker is and how all of us are or should be seekers.   Support the show If today’s episode has resonated with you or helped you in any way, and you’d like to support the show so we can continue to bring you new and free content, I’ve set up an account o...

Send us Fan Mail Please forgive me for a replay of a previous episode.  I feel it is important to remind us that hope is not impossible for us to find, no matter our situation.  I also want us to reflect on how we understand and seek hope.   In this episode I look at what it means to be reflective and how the help us in our journey to hope. Support the show If today’s episode has resonated with yo...