Episodes
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Ep. 146 Jenna Schutt - The Joy Reflex: Facing an Incurable Diagnosis with Faith and Not Fear
At 30 years of age and two babies still in diapers, Jenna was diagnosed with Systemic Mactocytosis - a rare, incurable disease that had already spread to here bones, liver, spleen and lymph nodes. What God taught helped her discover in that painful space, became the framework for what she would...
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Ep. 145: Tim Barber - Attachments - Their Power & Importance
In this episode, Dr. Tim Barber explores attachment theory and it’s power and importance in all of our relationships. He also shares insights from Todd Hall’s book, The Connected Life, and how attachments impact our relationship with God, self, others, the church, and the church’s mission. Tim...
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Ep. 144: Lora Avery - It's All About Loving God and Others
Do you ever wonder what being a Christian is really all about? Have you ever felt like you had to earn or prove your worthiness to God? In this episode of Hope Along the Journey, Lora shares her personal journey of discovering that being a Christian is truly about receiving God’s love and then...
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Ep. 143: Tim Barber - Dealing With Grief and Loss
Grief has stages. But it doesn't have to be the end of the story. Whether it's the loss of someone you love, a marriage that didn't make it, or a dream you had to let go of, grief shows up messy, and it doesn't play by the rules. This week, Dr. Tim Barber joins us to walk through the five stages…
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Ep. 142: Ann Thompson - He Redeems It All
Even as a small child, God was moving in Ann's heart—long before she had words for what she was feeling. She would slip away to her closet just to talk to Jesus, not fully understanding why, only that she wanted to. Years later, she began meeting people who had something she didn't yet have: a...
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Ep. 141: Peggy Bodde - Finding My Birth Mother
Adopted into a religious but abusive family, Peggy was kicked out of their home at age thirteen. God protected her as she bounced from family to family. As a result, she carried a deep wound of rejection and brought tremendous struggles in her relationship with God. However, God gave her a deep...
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Ep. 140: Joe Ellis - Remember, God Loves You
Raised without the Christian influence many have, Joe Ellis journeyed through life with the viewpoint, “it’s all about me”. With no one to speak into his life, God used the birth of a special needs child, Ginger, to begin speaking into his life. With a life built on sinking sand and focused on...
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Ep. 139: Troy & Kim Witte - Bananas for Jesus
"Bananas for Jesus” is the he inspiring story how Kim and Troy were led to begin feeding and caring for the homeless on streets of downtown Cincinnati. Not knowing what they were doing, they stepped out on faith, knowing the Holy Spirit was leading them. https://www.hopealongthejourney.net/...
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Ep. 138: Kyle Hill - I Would Have Died and Spent Eternity in Hell
Kyle was trying to live a good, moral life, but sadly, he had never had a personal relationship with Christ. By God's mercy, his life was spared when the jet he was on had two engines catch fire. After the near fatality, a deep, life reflection began to take place, leading him to turn to God in...
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Ep. 137: Rowan Fay - WOW, What a Life!
Few men have lived more impactful lives than Rowan Fay. As a pastor and ministry leader, he has had a tremendous impact on thousands! Listen to his story of how he was called to ministry and how God opened up numerous doors of ministry for him across the years. Be encouraged and inspired as you...
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Ep. 136: Danny McDowell - They Just Loved Me into the Kingdom
In today's episode, Danny shares his journey to faith in Christ and the impact a loving community of believers had on his life. From early childhood, Danny and others seemed to sense God's hand upon his life. Thankfully, he had a praying grandmother who prayed for him relentlessly....
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Ep. 135: Lance Lemmerhart - From Despair to Hope
Lance tried so many things in life, only to come up empty and hopeless. After a failed attempt to take his own life, he cried out to God for help and deliverance. Lance's story is a story of God's redemptive grace and mercy. https://www.hopealongthejourney.net/...
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Ep. 134: Mark Cravens - Finding Hope at Rock Bottom
In this podcast, Mark Cravens, podcast host, shares how God is there to give you strength and hope when life hits rock bottom. By sharing his family's journey through a tough season of life, he shows the grace and faithfulness of God that was there for his family and how it can be experienced by...
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Ep. 133: The Cammilleri Sisters - Exalting Christ
You will enjoy the remarkable story of the eight Cammileri Sisters and how God is using their music to bless the hearts of thousands. They never dreamed that God would take their music and use it the way He has in the last few years. Their songs and testimonies exalt Jesus Christ, showing Him to…
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Ep. 132: Matt & Joy Barnett - God is Faithful
Matt and Joy share a grace-filled testimony of how God supported and took care of them during a serious auto accident and battle with cancer. Through it all, God has shown Himself to be faithful and true. https://www.hopealongthejourney.net/ https://www.facebook.com/HopeAlongTheJourney...
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Ep. 131: Jay Kim - One Jesus, One People
Pastor Jay Kim shares important insights from Paul's letter to the Colossians and how this letter stresses the tremendous importance of understanding who Jesus Christ truly is. He is the author of a 40-day study on the book of Colossians that shares the message of unity among the followers of...
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Ep. 130: Mark Cravens - Do You Want God to Do a New Thing Your Life?
God wants to do a new thing in your life this New Year. Please listen as Mark Cravens shares from Isaiah 43 how God longs to do a new thing in your life. We must remember the greatness of our God, refuse to live in the past, recapture God's promise to do a new thing, and rest and rejoice in God's...
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Ep. 129: Lori Wildenberg - The Empy Nest Syndrone
Author and licensed family and parent education, Lori Wildenberg, shares how life changes when our children grow up and leave home. Holidays are especially impacted, and if we are unable to adjust, it can create drama and problems for our children and their families. Together, Lori and I share…
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Ep. 128: Laurie Christine - Raising Your Wild and Wonderful Boys for Christ
Laurie Christine is an author, podcast host, certified Biblical Parenting Coach, wife, and mom of four wild, loud, adventurous boys. Her podcast, Redeeming the Chaos, invites moms of boys to join her on the wild, wonderful adventure of raising courageous boys and connecting them with Christ. In...
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Ep. 127: Paul Fry - A Sinful Past Redeemed by God
Though raised in church, Paul strayed from the God of his childhood and wandered into a life of drugs and alcohol for years. This led him to a life of theft and imprisonment. Then, in 1977, he found Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior. Later, the Lord led Paul to start a ministry called “We…
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Ep. 126: Michael Temple - My "Wake-Up" Call from God
Though raised under wonderful Christian influences, Michael drifted away from God as he pursued the American Dream and lived the "good life". Then, without warning, his entire life was turned upside down upon receiving the news that he had stage four cancer. Michale shares how this "wake-up" call...
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Ep. 125: Evie Shiery - Facing Unexpected Loss
Evie Shiery lost her husband, Mike, to COVID during the pandemic. Mike had been a pastor for 20 years and seemed to be at the peak of his ministerial career when he unexpectedly passed away. In this episode, Evie not only shares the sorrows and struggles of losing her husband, but God's grace and...
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Ep. 124: Jonathan Arnold - From a Life of Emptiness to a Life of Joy
Lonely and bullied as a student while in school, Jonathan Arnold's life was filled with hopelessness and despair. Then, through the providence and grace of God, he began reading the Bible, discovering the way of faith in Jesus Christ. Not only was he released from hopelessness and despair, but...
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Ep. 123: Julie Sunne - Finding Hope through Heartache
Heartaches will come to all of us in life. In this episode, author and writer, Julie Sunne, shares the many heartaches that came her way, and how God relentlessly pursued her and drew her to himself. Though she endured five miscarriages and one precious, special needs daughter, she was able to…
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Ep. 122: Charity Frazier - Perfectionism
In this episode, Charity Frazier and I discuss the subject of Perfectionism and how it impacts us personally, relationally, and spiritually. Having struggled with perfectionism in her own life, she understands how much it can impact us, and also offers ways of recognizing and dealing with it in…
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Ep. 121: Lori Wildenberg - Helping Your Child Overcome Anxiety, Depression, or Suicidal Adeation
Lori Wildenberg is passionate about helping families build connections that last a lifetime. As a licensed parent-family educator she is professionally equipped to encourage and empower moms and dads to become the parents their children need. She is the author of The Messy Life of Parenting:...
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Ep. 120: Dr. Mike Avery - Dad in the Mirror; Reflecting God's Image
Special Fathers Day Edition. Dr. Mike Avery shares a powerful message on how much a father impacts a child's image and understanding of God. He respectfully, yet transparently, shares how his own father impacted many of his misconceptions of God. https://www.hopealongthejourney.net/...
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Ep. 119: Peggy McMillan - The Importance of the "Big Picture" in Your Child's Education
Do you understand the "big picture" in your child's education? Listen as Peggy McMillan, former homeschool mom, shares important insights for all parents who desire to provide their children with a Christian, biblical worldview. Her emphasis is on educating your child with a purpose and mission…
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Ep. 118: Don Davison - Rules of the Road for Listening
Chaplain Don Davison shares with us three important "rules for the road" when it comes to listening. We discuss the importance of listening and how to implement these important rules are for becoming a good listener. https://www.hopealongthejourney.net/...
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Ep. 117: Karen Whiting - Dealing With the Joys and Struggles of Motherhood
Award-winning author and international speaker, Karen Whiting, shares the challenges, joys, and struggles associated with being a mother on this special Moter's Day edition. https://karenwhiting.com/ https://www.hopealongthejourney.net/ https://www.facebook.com/HopeAlongTheJourney...
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Ep. 116: Mark Cravens - Dealing With The Stink'n Think'n in Our Lives
The battle of the mind is one of the greatest battles each of us deals with in life. Numerous thoughts each day pass through our minds - some of them are true and many are lies. So many people are held captive in life by "stink'n think'n" that is contrary to God's word. What are the lies we…
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Ep. 115: Chuck Chapman - Spiritual Warfare
Chuck Chapman discusses his new book, It is Written, A Field Guide to Spiritual Warfare, and the importance of recognizing the reality of spiritual warfare in our lives. Chuck provides insight into how we are to confront the attack of Satan in our lives and the incredible importance of the word…
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Ep. 114: Karis Meier - Finding "Peaceful Expectation" Through Surrender and Faith
For eighteen years Karis Meier has battled with ongoing pain and illness. Through her suffering, God has taught her to find "Peaceful Expectation" in the midst of it. Instead of separating her from God, it has only drawn her closer to him because of her daily, desperate need for His help and...
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Ep. 113: Marnie Swedberg - Finding Life's Purpose and Keys to Friendship With God
Author and speaker, Marnie Sedberg, joyfully shares her testimony and some important Keys to Friendship with God. She focuses on discovering God's divine purpose for our lives and how God had an idea named "you" when He brought you into the world. For more information about Marnie, visit her...
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Ep. 112: Mark Cravens - Hope Lost, Hope Restored
Have you secretly ever felt like walking away from it all? Have you ever been to a place in your journey where it seemed like hope had evaporated and your faith was left holding on by a mere thread? Maybe, that's where you are now. Much like the two disciples on the Emmaus Road, you are wrestling...
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Ep. 111: Monte Stetler - David Brook's Book - The Second Mountain
Monte Stetler and Mark Cravens share the incredible impact that David Brook's book, The Second Mountain, had on their lives and the insights they gained from it. In his book, Brook uses the metaphor of the mountain to illustrate the difference between our early-life pursuits that too often…
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Ep. 110: Heather Kessen - When Your Faith is Put Through the Fire
When a senior in high school, Heather's mother was diagnosed with brain cancer, resulting in Heather's faith to be put through the fire. On the outside, hardly anyone was able to detect that her inner world was collapsing. However, over the next few years, God took her on an unforgettable...
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Ep. 109: Nancy Leisure - A Story of Hope and Deliverance
Raised in the projects of Chicago, Nancy was raised in a highly dysfunctional family. In her later teen years, alcohol and drugs became a way of life. Even though she attended church and was baptized as a young child, she drifted away from the faith of her childhood, running further and further...
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Ep. 108: Mark Cravens - Reflections on the 2023 Asbury Revival
In this episode, I share an enjoyable conversation with two Gen Z's and one Millenial who were privileged to visit Asbury College during the recent revival. Zach, Darya, and Allysa share how being in attendance strengthened their faith and how the spirit of revival continues to impact their…
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Ep. 107: Grant Edwards - From a Hippie to a Disciple-maker
It is estimated that 80% of those who put their faith in Christ will walk away from faithfulness to Christ within a short period of time. Grant Edwards believes that the answer to this epidemic is to quickly start discipling these new believers and get them grounded in the faith. Grant is the...
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Ep. 106: Marilyn Muir - My Journey with Jesus Through Cancer
In this episode, Marilyn Muir shares her year-long journey through cancer treatment, and how Jesus walked with her. Without hesitation, she shares how this journey was not all about her, but about Jesus Christ who led her every step of the way, answering prayers and opening doors she could have...
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Ep. 105: Tim and Becky Keep - When Your Child Walks Away from Their Faith
Tim and Becky Keep share the remarkable story of how their wayward daughter ultimately found he way back to God. With honesty and transparency, they share how, despite their pain, they were able to find the great heart of God. A remarkable story of answered prayer and redemption.…
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Ep. 104: Charolette Frederick - Developing Intimacy with God in Prayer
Do you long for a more intimate and meaningful life of prayer? If so, listen as Charolette Frederick and I share a conversation about her life of prayer and the disciplines and practices she has put into place to create intimacy with God. https://www.hopealongthejourney.net/...
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Ep. 103: Jodie Niznik - How Can I Develop a Meaningful Prayer Life?
Author, Bible Teacher, and podcaster, Jodie Niznik, shares her personal journey toward developing a meaningful prayer life. Believing that God has so much more for all of us, she stresses that it will not take place unless we make adequate space for God in our lives. Together, we discuss the...
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Ep. 102: Mark Cravens - Why Do We Struggle to Have A Praying Life?
Do you struggle to have a praying life? Why is it that it is often so hard to pray or to keep a consistent prayer life going? Do you long to have such a life of prayer, but seem to always be failing? In this episode, Mark shares with us eight reasons why he believes we often struggle to have a...
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Ep. 101: Jon DeBolt - But God Intervened in My Life
Raised in a broken and dysfunctional home, God's grace intervened in Jon's life. In spite of poverty, tragedy, and loss as a child and youth, he found Christ as his Savior. Jon also shares about the influences that God brought into his life and how those influences enabled him to become the man…
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Ep. 100: Nick Jaymes - My Life-Changing Mission Trip with The Timothy Initiative
Pastor, Nick Jaymes, shares about his recent, overseas mission trip with The Timothy Initiative. Nick not only shares the vision of passion of The Timothy Initiative but how this mission trip impacted his life and ministry. Listen and catch the vision of reaching the unreached people groups with...
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Ep. 99: Mark Cravens - Don't Cast Aside Your Confident Trust in the Lord!
Podcast host, Mark Cravens, wants to encourage you not to cast aside your confident trust in the Lord - no matter what is happening in your life! He shares a number of things that may come our way in life that may challenge our confident trust in God, but, regardless, we need to walk by faith,...
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Ep. 98: Brian Keaton Jr. - God's Transforming Grace and Power
Brian set out on a mission to disprove everything that his Christian relatives believed in. He read everything he could get his hands on, but then finally turned to Bible. Once he got to the Gospels, his life was never to be the same as he encountered the story of Jesus, the Son of God. Thinking…
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Ep. 97: Rebecca Woods - Challenges and Opportunities for Those 50 Plus
Life Coach, Rebecca Woods, shares about her new ministry for that 50 plus of age. However, listeners of all ages will benefit from what she has to share about the challenges they face and opportunities that need to be discovered. There is a great segment on Grief and Loss that is also very...
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