Ryan Vanderford

Steps of Hope

Religion EN ↓ 5 episodes

Whether you’re listening in your car, on a walk, during a quiet moment at home, or in the middle of a busy day, thank you for taking this step with us. That’s really what this podcast is all about… taking steps. Not giant leaps. Not having everything figured out. Just faithful steps, one at a time toward hope. The Bible tells us in Psalm 119:105,“Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.”Notice what Scripture says, it’s a lamp for your feet, not a floodlight for the entire road. God often gives us just enough light for the next step. And that’s where the name Steps of Hope com...

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Ryan Vanderford

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Sermon Recap: Year of Harvest 18.01.2026 9:25

This Is Our Year of Harvest | Sermon Recap – Steps of Hope What if the season you’ve been waiting for is already here? In this Sermon Recap episode of Steps of Hope, we unpack the prophetic declaration “This Is Our Year of Harvest” and bring Sunday’s message into practical, everyday application. Based on Jesus’ words in John 4:35, this episode challenges us to lift our eyes, discern the season we’...

Sermon Recap: Now Means Now 11.01.2026 9:16

NOW Means NOW What if the moment you’ve been waiting for… is already here? In this powerful episode of the Steps of Hope Podcast, we recap the sermon “NOW Means NOW”, anchored in 2 Corinthians 6:2—“Behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation.” This isn’t a message about someday faith or delayed obedience. It’s a call to respond right now. Drawing from the Miracle on Ice,...

Sermon Recap: The Challenges of 2026 04.01.2026 12:18

In this message, The 2026 Challenge, we are reminded that 2026 is not just another calendar year it is a threshold moment. A year that will bring challenges in different seasons and forms, but not a single challenge we will face alone. God has already attached promises to every challenge ahead. This sermon anchors us in the confidence of God’s Word, declaring that no weapon formed against us will...

Sermon Recap: The God of the Unexpected 29.12.2025 9:17

The God of the Unexpected What do you do when life doesn’t unfold the way you planned? In this episode of Steps of Hope, Pastor Ryan walks through 1 Kings 17:1–16 and reminds us that God often works outside our expectations, but never outside His purpose. From ravens bringing provision, to a brook that dries up, to a widow whose obedience turns scarcity into sustained supply, this conversation exp...

Introduction 27.12.2025 5:12

Steps of Hope is launching in 2026. This podcast is a discipleship journey through the Word of God—designed to help us walk out Scripture in real, everyday life. Each episode is focused on taking intentional steps of faith, building consistency, and allowing God’s Word to shape how we live. Throughout the year, Steps of Hope follows three simple rhythms: Weekly Journey Through Scripture Once a wee...