Seeds of Hope with Del and Penny

When you hear certain Christmas carols, do they make you feel happy or do they make you feel sad? Today we share what we've experienced with certain Christmas songs. Please share your favorites and experiences with us in the comment section! And as always, we love hearing from you whether it be a comment, question, or prayer request. Just reach out at: pennycookeauthor.com delbates.com

Del and Penny discuss a few Christmas carols, their history and meaning. Do we fully understand what we sing? delbates.com pennycookeauthor.com

Our wonderful guest, Ava Pennington, talks about the fruits of the Spirit and how her book is different from others on the subject.  Find Ava at avapennington.com

You are going to love this book filled with all kinds of projects to do with the kiddos! And check out her other books too! I'm loving them! www.annhovsepian.com

Join us! You won't want to  miss hearing Debora M. Coty, speaker, columnist, certified writing coach, and award-winning author of more than 40 books, including the bestselling Too Blessed to be Stressed series. Today Debora talks about her newest release, a 365-day devotional called Bless Your Heart: Daily Devotions to Warm Your Heart & Feed Your Soul.   It's gorgeous and it's d...

Have you ever had trouble trusting God? Our guest today has a lot of encouragement and deep, yet practical, help in her 30-day devotional series, Into the Deep. You will love them! Find Gena at:  genamccown.com

Have you ever felt the sting of rejection? Don't miss today's guest! Motivational speaker, Gail Porter's personal journey from fear to freedom created a passion to help others overcome their fear of rejection and live an authentic life. Her latest book, Living on the Path of Freedom: Leaving the Fear of Rejection Behind,  won a 2024 First Place Ames award for spiritual growth. She w...

What do you want to be remembered by? Charlie Kirk wanted to be remembered for his courageous faith. He stood for family, faith, and freedom...all noble things. Now he's passed the torch to us. delbates.com pennycookeauthor.com

What does the Bible say about hope? pennycookeauthor.com delbates.com

Have you lost sleep wondering what on earth is happening in the world? It sure is crazy out there. We unpack it and talk about what's our part, what we can do about it. delbates.com pennycookeauthor.com

Have you ever had to pick yourself up after a hard season? Tune in to find out how our guest, Jackie Freeman, did just that! jackiefreemanauthor.com

Have you prayed for something and God did not answer the way you expected or wanted or though He should? Do you have doubts, questions, or feel confused about prayer, especially in the craziness of the world? You won't want to miss this episode! delbates.com pennycookeauthor.com

Join us as we discuss the connection between John 3:16 and many other 3:16 verses that help tell the Gospel story. You'll be encouraged! pennycookeauthor.com delbates.com

Have you ever read a verse in the Bible that jumped out at you and spoke to you loud and clear, even if you'd read it a hundred times? Join Del and Penny as they discuss a few of theirs. delbates.com pennycookeauthor.com

Just in time for school, Del and Penny talk with teacher/pastor's wife Gretchen Huesmann about her new devotional book for teachers, why she wrote it, and how God led her through it. There's not much out there like it, so be sure to get a copy for all the teachers in your life!  "It's a Good Day to be a Teacher: 52 Devotions to Equip and Encourage Educators" GretchenHuesma...

This show was so encouraging we wanted to replay it for you. Our guest Maggie shares her daughter's journey through illness to healing to blessing. Find Magge T. May on IG and FB @maggietmayauthor

In this episode, we continue our breakdown of Psalm 139. What an amazing God we have! Join us for a good dose of hope and encouragement. And if you missed Part 1 (August 6, 2025), be sure to listen! And as always, we welcome your comments, questions, and/or prayer requests on our websites: pennycookeauthor.com delbates.com

Have you ever felt distant from God? We all have at times, but it's just that--a feeling. Not reality. Psalm 139 assures of that. Join us for this encouraging Psalm from the truth of God's Word. delbates.com pennycookeauthor.com

Join us as we discuss the gift of rest and its benefits. How will you find rest this summer? pennycookeauthor.com delbates.com

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Join us as we talk about what Psalm 27 has meant to us and how it can bless you too. pennycookeauthor.com delbates.com

Join us as we break down Psalm 27 and talk about what it's meant in our lives and what it can mean for you. delbates.com pennycookeauthor.com

Award-winning author of over 20 books, Del Duduit,  joins us to talk about his sports devotionals and how they came about,  his favorite athlete interviews, and what's coming next. The guys (and the gals) in your life will love his books--something for everyone.  Find Del at delduduit.com

We're celebrating with our past guest Jim Magruder. His book, The Desert Between Us, just won a Selah award in the general fiction category. But though it's written as fiction, the book is inspired by his own life experiences with grief. If you didn't hear this one a year ago when we had him on, or even if you did, don't miss it, and please share with those who are currently in...

Just a short message from the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference where we're so honored that our podcast is a finalist in the Selah Awards!! pennycookeauthor.com delbates.com