Where There Is Hope

Satan uses many tactics to pull us away from our Father, but one of the most effective is shifting our focus from our abundance to our lack. It’s a tactic he first used in the Garden of Eden and one he tried to use on Jesus.

What is the purpose of our work? How did work come about? How should Christians behave when working? Join us as we discuss navigating the atmosphere of a working environment as a Christian. We are joined in this episode by Jon and Brittany Whitaker, a married couple who each work in different professions and bring great perspectives to our conversation. Join us for the second half of this discussi...

What is the purpose of our work? How did work come about? How should Christians behave when working? Join us as we discuss navigating the atmosphere of a working environment as a Christian. We are joined in this episode by Jon and Brittany Whitaker, a married couple who each work in different professions and bring great perspectives to our conversation. Join us for the first half of this discussio...

Jonah famously tried to avoid preaching to Nineveh because he was afraid God would be merciful and they would repent. Are there groups of people we believe are unworthy of God’s love? Do we avoid preaching to lost souls like Jonah did?

How should we handle ourselves when we search for truth? What are the important elements of identifying truth. Join us as we discuss the Christian’s quest for truth. Regarding the class mentioned in this episode, here is a link to the class on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLb3-u2dfEJyp5cXHNJYtsWbNoiISbFg7u&si=mafTdf-OjUcd8WFD

We may often feel what we do doesn’t make an impact. We doubt the power of one. Yet the Bible is full of accounts of individuals that make large impacts, both positively and negatively.

Do you ever feel you are beyond saving? Is there any hope? Come study with us as we take a closer look at Mark 5.

The call for Christians to be different from those in the world around us is inarguable. How then should we differentiate ourselves? Explore some biblical answers to this question on this episode of WTIH.

What routines and disciplines can cause growth in a child of God? We are joined by Wes Oliver to discuss an October 2023 article on five disciplines of discipleship. https://www.impactus.org/articles/the-5-habits-of-a-spiritually-growing-christian/

What routines and disciplines can cause growth in a child of God? We are joined by Wes Oliver to discuss an October 2023 article on five disciplines of discipleship. https://www.impactus.org/articles/the-5-habits-of-a-spiritually-growing-christian/

Jesus had many different healings which made a big impact on people’s lives. One of the biggest of these was the healing of the paralytic man. In this episode, we discuss the healing of the paralytic, the power of good friends, and how this applies to us today.

While we know the importance of contentment, there is an unanswered question: what do we need before we will be content? How much is enough?

What does it mean to be the salt of the world? In this episode, we sit down with Erik Borlaug, evangelist at West End church of Christ and discuss the Christian’s role in being the salt of the earth.

When Jesus healed ten needy lepers, only one stopped to give thanks to God before going on to restore his place in society. How often are we like the Other Nine? How can we be more like this thankful man?

In this episode, we discuss the healing at the Pool of Bethesda described in John 5. Join us as we discuss this miracle.

Join us as we examine Jesus’ claim the Son of Man will be lifted up just as the Bronze Serpent was lifted up in the wilderness (John 3).

There’s a fine line between having confidence in our walk with God and becoming casual or complacent. What can be done to keep us in the right frame of mind?

Heartbreak is a real and often serious thing. What does the Bible tell us about the broken-hearted? Does God have a response?

Do you let your appetite control you? Join us as we discuss the power of appetites, and how it can drastically change your life.

The weight of our sin can be overwhelming to us. But God doesn’t intend to crush us, rather, he provides hope for even the most desperate of situations.

Join us as we study 1 John 2:28-3:2 and expound upon the great hope that we have.

While Jesus was being crucified one of the thieves being crucified beside him showed tremendous courage to speak up in defense of the innocent Jesus. What he said still resonates today.

The Bible provides a lot of wisdom when it comes to the use of our tongue. What are the dangers of the tongues? How can I use my tongue for good? Join us as we discuss the tongue, and attempt to answer these questions.

Saying Jesus lived a perfect life ought to remind us of so much more than his sinlessness. As a masterful teacher, bringer of compassion, and admonished of injustice, Jesus shows complete perfection. Within the episode, we referenced this Ted Newell article What Kind of Teacher is Jesus from the Crossway website. It's worth a read.

Jesus displays His power to the disciples as they are out in the thick of it, and He reminds them & us that we need only look to Him.