Hope Talks

By: Hope for the Heart
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  • Have you ever hoped for something, but it didn’t happen? Did you hope for the wrong thing? Was God not faithful? What is hope? How does it work? And why does having hope matter so much to our well-being? Join Hope Talks each week to dive into everyday life topics and receive practical, biblical guidance to grow in your faith, hope, and love for the Lord, others, and yourself. With decades of experience in counseling, writing, training, and serving in ministry … Haley and Dustin will share with you what the Bible says about real life issues with compassion, warmth, and wit. So you have every reason for hope, for every challenge in life. Because hope means everything. Hope Talks is a podcast of the ministry of Hope for the Heart.
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Episodes
  • Hope Together with Dwight Bain – Episode 25

    Hope Together with Dwight Bain – Episode 25
    Nov 6 2024

    In this special episode, Haley and Dustin sit down with Dwight Bain at the 2024 Hope Together Conference. This is part four of a short series with guest speakers and interviews from the conference.

    Dwight Bain is a sought-after counselor, life coach, author, broadcaster, and speaker. Dwight specializes in stress management, mental health, personal and organizational change, and coaching leaders.

    Dwight shares how he found hope in Christ at a young age and knew he was called to Christian counseling and broadcasting even as a 9-year-old boy. In a wide-ranging discussion, they discuss tips for managing our mental health, the power of story, common barriers to making lasting change, and how life coaches and counselors can be a key factor to help people make needed changes in life.

    Subscribe to the podcast and tune in each week as Haley and Dustin share with you what the Bible says about real-life issues with compassion, warmth, and wit.

    So you have every reason for hope, for every challenge in life. Because hope means

    everything.

    Hope Talks is a podcast of the ministry of Hope for the Heart.

    Listen in to learn more :

    (01:47) Gratitude for Conference Success

    (07:05) Embracing Your Unique Story

    (16:42) Unlocking Awe & Coaching With God

    (23:28) Stigma and Strength of Mental Health

    (47:59) Debating Screen Addiction and Medication

    (53:14) Finding Gratitude in All Circumstances

    (58:06) Dreams Became Reality Through Persistence

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    Helpful links and resources

    Learn more about Dwight Bain’s ministry and resources – www.dwightbain.com

    Connect with Dwight on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dwightbain

    Connect with Dwight on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwightbain/

    Learn more about our 2025 Hope Together Conference at www.hopetogether.com

    Connect with Hope for the Heart on social!

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hopefortheheart

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hopefortheheart

    Learn more about the ministry and resources of Hope for the Heart: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/

    Learn more about Hope Talks and submit a question for Haley and Dustin: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/podcast

    Want to talk with June Hunt on Hope in the Night about a difficult life issue? Schedule a time here: https://resource.hopefortheheart.org/talk-with-june-hope-in-the-night

    God’s plan for you: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/gods-plan-for-you/

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    Bible verses mentioned in this episode

    1 Corinthians 12:12, 18-20 – “Just as a body, though one, has many parts, but all its many parts form one body, so it is with Christ … God has placed the parts in the body, every one of them, just as he wanted them to be. If they were all one part, where would the body be? As it is, there are many parts, but one body.”

    1 Corinthians 13:13 – “And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.”

    1 Thessalonians 5:18 – “Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”

    James 1:2-4 – “Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking.

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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Hope Together with Marcus Warner – Episode 24

    Hope Together with Marcus Warner – Episode 24
    Oct 31 2024

    In this special episode, Haley and Dustin sit down with Marcus Warner, who spoke and led a workshop at our 2024 Hope Together Conference. This is part three of a short series with guest speakers and interviews from the conference.

    Marcus is the President of Deeper Walk International, a ministry that helps people identify and overcome the obstacles to a deeper walk with God. He also co-hosts the On the Trail podcast with his daughter, Stephanie.

    Marcus shares his story of finding hope during a period of loneliness while in seminary and moving from a fear-based relationship with God to a joy-filled one. Marcus also helps us make sense of spiritual warfare, providing biblical insights and practical steps to respond to a spiritual attack.

    Subscribe to the podcast and tune in each week as Haley and Dustin share with you what the Bible says about real-life issues with compassion, warmth, and wit.

    So you have every reason for hope, for every challenge in life. Because hope means everything.

    Hope Talks is a podcast of the ministry of Hope for the Heart.

    Listen in to learn more :

    (13:20) Aha Moment in Spiritual Relationship

    (20:29) Teaching Children to Fight Scary Visitors

    (28:22) Battlefield of Spiritual Warfare

    (36:08) Understanding Spiritual Warfare as Legal Permission

    (44:53) Generational Demons and Spiritual Warfare

    (54:56) Hope Together Conference Reflections

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    Helpful links and resources

    Learn more about Marcus Warner’s ministry, podcast, and books – www.deeperwalk.com

    Learn more about our 2025 Hope Together Conference at www.hopetogether.com

    Connect with us on social!

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hopefortheheart

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hopefortheheart

    Learn more about the ministry and resources of Hope for the Heart: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/

    Learn more about Hope Talks and submit a question for Haley and Dustin: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/podcast

    Want to talk with June Hunt on Hope in the Night about a difficult life issue? Schedule a time here: https://resource.hopefortheheart.org/talk-with-june-hope-in-the-night

    God’s plan for you: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/gods-plan-for-you/
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    58 mins
  • Hope Together with Dr. Joshua Straub – Episode 23

    Hope Together with Dr. Joshua Straub – Episode 23
    Oct 24 2024
    In this special episode, Haley and Dustin sit down with Dr. Joshua Straub at our 2024 Hope Together Conference. This is part two of a short series with guest speakers and interviews from the conference. Dr. Straub and his wife, Christi, are co-founders of Famous at Home, a ministry focused on helping families become stronger and healthier through biblical resources, coaching, and more. Joshua shares how he found hope in Christ during a difficult season when he and Christi first became parents. They also discuss the stresses and difficulties facing many families today, along with the cultural shifts that have led to much of our stress today. With personal stories and practical steps from God’s Word, Joshua shares how we can strengthen our families and find rest in our noisy, busy world. Subscribe to the podcast and tune in each week as Haley and Dustin share with you what the Bible says about real-life issues with compassion, warmth, and wit. So you have every reason for hope, for every challenge in life. Because hope means everything. Hope Talks is a podcast of the ministry of Hope for the Heart. Listen in to learn more : 0:07:12 - Overcoming Family Health Challenges Together 0:11:16 - Fatherhood and God's Delight in Us 0:18:28 - Importance of Emotional Safety in Parenting 0:24:20 - Leading With Grace and Truth 0:31:27 - Community-Based Hosting Culture 0:36:03 - Evolution of Family Structure 0:42:04 - The Life-Giving Impact of Sabbath 0:47:49 - Living With Hope in the Gospel -------------- Helpful links and resources Learn more about Dr. Joshua Straub’s ministry, podcast, and books – www.famousathome.com Learn more about our 2025 Hope Together Conference at www.hopetogether.com Connect with us on social! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hopefortheheart Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hopefortheheart Learn more about the ministry and resources of Hope for the Heart: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/ Learn more about Hope Talks and submit a question for Haley and Dustin: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/podcast Want to talk with June Hunt on Hope in the Night about a difficult life issue? Schedule a time here: https://resource.hopefortheheart.org/talk-with-june-hope-in-the-night God’s plan for you: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/gods-plan-for-you/ -------------- Bible verses mentioned in this episode Genesis 1:5, 10 – “God called the light “day,” and the darkness he called “night.” And there was evening, and there was morning—the first day … And God saw that it was good.” Psalm 37:23 – “The LORD directs the steps of the godly. He delights in every detail of their lives.” Psalm 46:10 – “Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.” Psalm 103:13 – “As a father has compassion on his children, so the LORD has compassion on those who fear him” Psalm 121:4-5 – “He who watches over Israel will neither slumber nor sleep. The LORD watches over you” Psalm 145:8 – “The LORD is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and rich in love.” Proverbs 31:15-18 -- “She gets up while it is still night; she provides food for her family and portions for her female servants. She considers a field and buys it; out of her earnings she plants a vineyard. She sets about her work vigorously; her arms are strong for her tasks. She sees that her trading is profitable, and her lamp does not go out at night.” Isaiah 58:13-14 – ““If you keep your feet from breaking the Sabbath and from doing as you please on my holy day, if you call the Sabbath a delight and the LORD’s holy day honorable, and if you honor it by not going your own way and not doing as you please or speaking idle words, then you will find your joy in the LORD.” Matthew 6:10 – “Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.” Mark 2:27 – “Then he said to them, “The Sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath.” Romans 8:1 – “Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus” Ephesians 6:4 – “Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord.” 1 John 4:9 – “We love because he first loved us.” Revelation 21:5 – “He who was seated on the throne said, ‘I am making everything new!’”
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    54 mins

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