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Hope Through the Fire

by Bob and Kelly Radank

A bi-weekly podcast that highlights the stories of people who have faced great trials but found lasting hope through Christ and His Word. God has become so real through some of our own personal trials, and this podcast can help people find that same joy even in difficult times. The stories in each episode will inspire people to look for the beauty in the ashes and experience God's grace.

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Episodes

  1. Episode 22 "Hope Through Same-Sex Attraction

    Brady Cone from Calibrate Ministries tells his story of finding freedom from his same-sex attraction as he found his identity in Christ. This interview is full of truth that is so needed in our twisted world! Even If, Song ID 2381, Song Writers: David Garcia/Benjamin Glover/Crystal Lewis/Bart...

  2. Episode 21 - "Suffering is Not Neutral"

    Suffering is not easy, but we carry so many other things when we go through suffering. Bob and Kelly continue their journey through Paul David Tripp's book Suffering and talk about the "extra baggage" from personal suffering. Things like a loss of identity, loss of security, poor theology…

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  3. Episode 20 - Hope Through Burnout

    Have you ever experienced burnout, whether it was in the workplace or ministering in a church? Bob and Kelly interview their friend, Anthony Kidd, about his experiences with burnout, and they talk about Biblical characters who also faced the same thing. The trio will take you through a Biblical...

  4. Episode 19 - Bridget's Story, Part 2

    Episode 18 ended with a cliffhanger and Episode 19 picks up in the middle of Bridget's story of hope through the fire. God's grace, goodness, and faithfulness shine in Bridget's story! While she experienced church abuse, rejection, and many personal trials, God was faithful to her through it all!...

  5. Episode 18 - Bridget's Interview, Part 1

    In Episode 18, Bob and Kelly interview their friend, Bridget, who faced ongoing church and spousal abuse throughout her life. Those terrible experiences influenced her to leave her faith and accept atheism. Be sure to tune in to Part 2 to hear how Bridget found hope through the fire and saw God...

  6. Episode 17 - "The Spiritual Warfare of Suffering"

    This episode will make you ruin your New Year's resolution because Bob and Kelly spend a good part of the opener talking about tasty foods they ate over Christmas. But, after the intro is played, it is all truth bombs that they share from Paul David Tripp's book Suffering: Gospel Hope When Life...

  7. Episode 16 "Jesus is Enough" Alicia Reagan, Part 2

    Part 2 of Alicia Reagan's interview dives into a deeper look at the fires that are caused by legalism. Bob and Kelly spend some time explaining what legalism is and Alicia shares her story of how legalism negatively affected her relationships with family. Bob and Kelly hope this episode is an...

  8. Episode 15 "I was created for His glory"

    Alicia Reagan joins Bob and Kelly to share Part 1 of her story of waking up one morning paralyzed, which completely changed her life forever. Hear a story of hope and grace, as God showed her that He had created her for a special purpose. Be sure to like, subscribe, and share! The more people…

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  9. Episode 14 - "If I perish, I perish"

    In this episode, you will hear an "Even If" sermon from Bob and Kelly's pastor, Scott Wakefield, pastor of First Christian Church in Greeneville, TN. Scott's message is from Esther 4 and hopefully, it will stir your hearts! If this, or any other episode has been a blessing to you, you can reach…

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  10. Episode 13 "Facing the Lions"

    Bob and Kelly are BACK! Are several weeks of being on hiatus, they are back with their 13th Episode! It is titled "Facing the Lions because Bob and Kelly give commentary on a sermon from Daniel 6 that was preached by Tommy Staggs, the Campus Pastor at First Christian Church. Learn valuable…

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  11. Episode 12: "Hope Through Depression"

    Bob and Kelly interview their pastor, Scott Wakefield of First Christian Church (FCC), who share an in-depth look at his experience with depression. Their conversation begins with a fun banter of Scott's personal info and then moves into a serious discussion on the topic of depression. Learn what...

  12. Episode 11 - "Even If, Part 2" (COVID Story)

    Episode 11 was recorded just an hour and a half after Bob was discharged from the hospital because of COVID difficulties. This emotional and very transparent episode tells of Bob and Kelly's lessons during their ordeal with COVID. They share how they learned once again who they saw God through…

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  13. Episode 10 "Hope Through Anxiety"

    In this episode, Bob interviews his friend, Pastor Seth Alcorn, who opens up about his battle with anxiety and how God has helped him through it. Seth gives advice from his own experiences to help others through their fire of anxiety. You'll laugh as you hear Bob and Seth talk about how they met...

  14. Episode 9 "Grace"

    In this episode, Kelly kicks Bob out of the Hope Through the Fire Studio and interviews her dear friend Julie Alcorn (Actually, Bob and Julie's husband, Seth, were watching the kids!). Join the ladies as you will hear an emotional yet beautiful story of God's grace through a miscarriage that…

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  15. Episode 8 "Your Will be Done"

    The dynamic duo hosts, Bob and Kelly, share the rest of their story of how they went through a great fire, but God had a plan which led them to a place they would never have expected. In this episode, they speak candidly about their journey to submitting to God's will for their lives. Join Bob…

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  16. Episode 7 - "Life"

    Episode 7 is Part 2 of an interview with Bob's parents. Their story involves three different lives - The short life of their first son, William, who passed away shortly after his birth; then the difficulty of being advised to go through with an abortion with Bob, but experiencing the blessing of...

  17. Episode 6 - "The God Who Sees"

    After hearing in Episode 5 from Bob's mom about her story of abuse as a child, Bob and Kelly continue the theme of abuse with two stories in this episode. First, they share the biblical story of Hagar who faced family abuse, but realized that God saw her and provided for her needs. Segwaying from...

  18. Bonus Episode #2 - Thoughts from Episode 5

    In this second Bonus Episode, Bob talks candidly about his thoughts from Episode 5, when he and Kelly interviewed Bob's mom, Rose. Bob openly shares his feelings towards his grandfather who abused his mom when she was a girl, but Bob also shares the truth of God's forgiveness which is for anyone,...

  19. Episode 5 - "Forgiveness"

    On this episode, Bob and Kelly interview Bob's mom, Rose Radank, who experienced abuse from her father, but learned to forgive him. This is an episode that is very emotional, but the love of God and His goodness is displayed! Join the Hope Through the Fire Family by sharing your story of God's...

  20. Bonus Episode #1 - "Rejoicing in Suffering"

    If you listened to Episode 4, this bonus episode will be a special treat for you as we look further into the interview we had with Rebecca Swain. At the end of this bonus episode, there is a segment where the song "Though You Slay Me" is tied in with a sermon by John Piper. To view this song and...

  21. Episode 4 - "My Father Planned it All"

    On this episode, Bob and Kelly go on location near Pigeon Forge, TN, to interview Rebecca Swain who faced a terrible tragedy as a young girl when she lost her sister in a car accident. Rebecca's sister always desired to be a missionary, but out of tragedy, God used her story to have a world wide...

  22. Episode 3 - "Revealing Faith"

    James Bell is back with us to tell the 2nd part of his story. James and his wife have gone through several years of various trials, from sicknesses to rejection from family, friends and ministry partners, all while following Jesus with their whole life. James shares how he learned that trials...

  23. Episode 2 - “Hope”

    Bob and Kelly share their stories how they accepted the Gospel, and Pastor James Bell joins the podcast and shares his story of going from militant atheism to a follower of Jesus. Join the conversation by listening to these stories of redemption and hope found only through Jesus Christ! Don't...

  24. Episode 1 - "Even If"

    A look at a very familiar story of three young men who had an Even If Moment as they experienced a literal fire in their lives, but they remained faithful to God. Bob and Kelly take a look at their story and explain what an Even If Moment is and how we can apply it to our lives. Even If, Song ID...

  25. Intro Episode

    We are so excited to begin this journey of hearing stories about God's goodness and faithfulness! We hope you enjoy this intro episode, as we share why we wanted to start a podcast and what we plan on doing for most of our episodes. Life is full of difficulties, but God is always there through…

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

A bi-weekly podcast that highlights the stories of people who have faced great trials but found lasting hope through Christ and His Word. God has become so real through some of our own personal trials, and this podcast can help people find that same joy even in difficult times. The stories in each episode will inspire people to look for the beauty in the ashes and experience God's grace.

HOSTED BY

Bob and Kelly Radank

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Hope Through the Fire have?

Hope Through the Fire currently has 25 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.

What is Hope Through the Fire about?

A bi-weekly podcast that highlights the stories of people who have faced great trials but found lasting hope through Christ and His Word. God has become so real through some of our own personal trials, and this podcast can help people find that same joy even in difficult times. The stories in each...

How often does Hope Through the Fire release new episodes?

Hope Through the Fire has 25 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.

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Who hosts Hope Through the Fire?

Hope Through the Fire is created and hosted by Bob and Kelly Radank.
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