Our Resolute Hope Podcast
by Frank Friedmann and John Russin
Welcome to the podcast ministry of Our Resolute Hope. Join this weekly conversation with Pastor Frank Friedmann, his sidekick John Russin, and others as we consider God’s great love and matchless grace in Jesus Christ. Walk with us as we learn more about the Way, the Truth, and the Life --- Jesus! Choose Hope! Choose Jesus!
Episodes
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Hebrews 11 Conversations on Faith 31: Fix Your Eyes
Running well in our race of faith requires one thing. We must fix our eyes on Jesus, Who is our encourager, our trail blazer, and the One Who empowers us. Running in His strength, with eyes glued to Him, we are guaranteed to win.
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Hebrews 11 Conversations on Faith 30: Therefore
Hebrews 11 isn’t simply a documentary on saints and their faith. It’s a foundation that points us to a single inescapable conclusion: We too must run our race of faith, just as they did.
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Hebrews 11 Conversations on Faith 29: Better
Superior. More excellent. Rooted in strength, power, and dominion. This is what Hebrews means when it describes Jesus Christ as better than any shadow that came before. Because the New Covenant is more than just a new set of promises from God; it is God Himself.
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Hebrews 11 Conversations on Faith 28: The World Is Not Worthy
Faith is God’s value system, His currency if you will. The phrase "of whom the world was not worthy" demolishes the human perspective about value and worth. Because the simplest act of faith is more precious in His eyes than all the riches in the world.
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Hebrews 11 Conversations on Faith 27: Unnamed Saints (Part 3)
Remaining faithful to the Lord doesn’t always yield the positive results and happy endings we want. In response to our loyalty, sometimes Father parts the hedge and allows pain, suffering, and struggle into our lives.
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Hebrews 11 Conversations on Faith 26: Unnamed Saints (Part 2)
From Asa and Caleb to Hezekiah and the Shunamite woman, the kaleidoscope of faith continues to reveal how each of these saints, through their own unique circumstances, chose to remain fiercely loyal to Yahweh.
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Hebrews 11 Conversations on Faith 25: Unnamed Saints (Part 1)
Though unnamed, the saints in Hebrews 11:33-28 reveal the many ways their faith was exhibited. Unwaveringly loyal to the Lord, they showed how faith is the only ‘currency’ He values.
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Hebrews 11 Conversations on Faith 24: The Prophets: Suffering Faith
Part 2 of this series shows us the other side of the coin, when the faith of Elijah, Hosea, and Jeremiah led them down paths of suffering and loss – things we’d rather not experience.
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Hebrews 11 Conversations on Faith 23: The Prophets: Comforting Faith
In Part 1 of this two-episode tandem, we discuss times when the faith of Elijah and Elisha resulted in positive, encouraging, powerful outcomes – things we’d all love to see in our daily lives.
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Hebrews 11 Conversations on Faith 22: The Prophets: Habakkuk
This prophet brings us face to face with some challenging questions: How do people of faith respond when God’s justice seems like injustice, when our world turns upside down, and when our dreams are shattered?
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Hebrews 11 Conversations on Faith 21: Samuel
A solid foundation of faith, thanks to his mother Hannah, equipped Samuel to lead a nationwide revival. His powerful, contagious faith helped turn the hearts and minds of the nation back to the Lord.
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Hebrews 11 Conversations on Faith 20: David {Part 2)
Despite his poor choices surrounding Bathsheba and Uriah, her husband, David’s heart still beats for God, still aligns with His purposes. Following his failures, that heart moved him to throw Himself on God’s mercy.
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Hebrews 11 Conversations on Faith 19 : David {Part 1)
The Scriptures describe David as a man after God’s own heart, which speaks to how David’s innermost desires aligned so closely with God’s. And that same heart God has now placed in those who place their faith in Him.
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Hebrews 11 Conversations on Faith 18: Barak, Samson, & Jephthah
These judges show us that faith can go hand in hand with weakness, insecurity, and pride. Our faith can begin imperfectly, and it seem awkward as it grows. But God assures us He focuses on what our faith can accomplish in His kingdom.
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Hebrews 11 Conversations on Faith 17: Gideon
Fear can be crippling, causing us to miss opportunities to experience God’s blessings. Faith isn’t the absence of fear, it’s obedience despite feeling fear. And Gideon’s life shows how we can have faith in our Lord despite overwhelming opposition.
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Hebrews 11 Conversations on Faith 16: Israelites & A Harlot
Crossing the Red Sea. Watching Jericho’s walls fall. And a Canaanite prostitute who demonstrates her fledgling trust in God. All are wonderful examples of what’s possible when we simply choose to have faith in our God and His promises.
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Hebrews 11 Conversations on Faith 15: Moses (Part 3)
During Passover and death of the firstborn, Moses chose to trust God’s promise of divine protection. And God proved Himself trustworthy, coming through in a mighty way.
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Hebrews 11 Conversations on Faith 14: Moses (Part 2)
Tending sheep in the backside of Midian, Moses finally meets the Lord, who reminds him of his godly heritage. But before God could redeem Israel through Moses, He first had to redeem Moses.
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Hebrews 11 Conversations on Faith 13: Moses (Part 1)
Money, power, reputation – Moses had it all. But when God showed him who he really was, he turned from it, choosing rather to identify with his brothers in slavery.
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Hebrews 11 Conversations on Faith 12: Powerless People?
Moses’ ministry began not with him but with a gathering of faithful saints. Midwives, parents, and sister – all powerless slaves in Egypt’s eyes – laid well his foundation of faith. And they showed that, with God, no one is every really powerless.
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Hebrews 11 Conversations on Faith 11: Joseph
A life filled with rejection, hardship, and suffering. But despite this, Joseph persevered in his faith. Even when God allowed him to become rich and powerful, Joseph remained steadfast, his eyes riveted on God and His promises.
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Hebrews 11 Conversations on Faith 10: Jacob
Calculating. Conniving. Scoundrel. Jacob certainly started out rough on his journey of faith. But his life ended well, showing that hard lessons learned the hard way still bear fruit for Father’s kingdom.
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Hebrews 11 Conversations on Faith 9: Isaac’s Blessing
Quiet. Steady. Resolute. These words describe the life-long faith of Isaac And because of this, he was able to trust His God despite watching his personal wishes for his two sons get completely derailed.
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Hebrews 11 Conversations on Faith 8: Sacrifice of Isaac
Abraham’s journey of faith culminated in his willing obedience to lay down that which was most dear to him – his only son Isaac. God’s promise had found its home in Abraham, and it led to rich reliance on God’s trustworthiness and power to do what He had said.
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Hebrews 11 Conversations on Faith 7: Sarah
Sarah’s faith was most evident when she trusted God for something that seemed impossible: conception in a barren womb. And when His promise became reality, her faith so blossomed that became the spiritual mother of all who trust Christ by faith.
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Hebrews 11 Conversations on Faith 6 Abraham (Part 2)
Faith in God doesn’t always yield immediate results. Though His promises are sure, sometimes we must be willing to walk away from all we know and wait steadfastly for God to fulfill all He has promised.
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Hebrews 11 Conversations on Faith 5: Abraham (Part 1)
Effective faith requires assurance ( a settled confidence) and conviction (an inner certainty), both of which Abraham had. Believing God, he put feet to his faith and followed the Lord to Canaan.
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Hebrews 11 Conversations on Faith 4 : Noah (Part 2)
Patience, endurance, and steadfast devotion to God. All are hallmarks of Noah’s faith, by which he condemned the world and safeguarded the line of Messiah.
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Hebrews 11 Conversations on Faith 3: Noah (Part 1)
Faith in God can feel difficult, particularly when He invites us to walk with Him through the unknown. Noah’s walk with God, and his resultant faith, equipped him to do just that.
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Hebrews 11 Conversations on Faith 2: Enoch
Enoch’s faith is based on everyday things all of us can do. He walked with God, he spoke God’s truth, and he left a Godly legacy.
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Hebrews 11 Conversations on Faith 1 : Abel
Faith in a God he couldn’t see – that’s the story of Abel, the foundation of his righteousness. Such faith never comes alone. It’s always followed by acts of worship and obedience.
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Ernest Rafique (Part 2)
Pastor Frank and Dr. John continue their conversation with Ernest Rafique of Abounding Grace Ministries in Pakistan (agmpak.org), focusing on the growing partnership between ORH and AGM.
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Ernest Rafique (Part 1)
Guest Ernest Rafique of Abounding Grace Ministries in Pakistan (agmpak.org) shares the challenges and opportunities that the message of graces faces in that region.
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Divorce Part 8: Meddling
There are nearly sixty ‘One Another’ commands in the New Testament. We’re to love, honor, welcome, forgive, be kind to, comfort, care for, and encourage one another. And yes, these imperatives apply even during divorce.
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Divorce part 7 : Final Things to Consider
Divorces often are battlegrounds, leaving wives, husbands, and children wounded and deeply scarred. But Christ’s life enables us to be kind, compassionate, and forgiving, no matter the circumstances.
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Divorce part 6: The Second Hebrew Lesson
God Himself is a divorcee. And in Jeremiah 3:8, He shows us the pattern for doing it with honor and respect. But despite this, He is always willing to forgive, reconcile, and restore.
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Divorce Part 5 : The First Hebrew Lesson
We all are familiar with Malachi 2:16, ‘God hates divorce’. But do we understand what the original text really says? What He hates is the treacherous and violent act of putting away a wife without a written divorce decree.
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Divorce Part 4: The Greek Lesson
Accurate translations of key passages fail to support the rigid injunctions against divorce that many claim. Instead, they reveal God’s compassionate heart against the helpless and His desire to restore and redeem them.
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Divorce Part 3: But What If…?
For centuries, the church’s attitude toward divorce was based on incorrect translation of the original Greek and Hebrew. As a result, it left no room to consider any of the myriad painful circumstances, aside from abandonment and adultery, that fuel divorce.
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Divorce Part 2 : Traditional Church Views
Historically, the church has recognized only two justifiable reasons for divorce: adultery and abandonment. But have we misunderstood what Jesus taught?
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Divorce Part 1: Divorce Happens
God’s original intent was that marriage, one man and one woman, would last a lifetime. But just because He made husband and wife one doesn’t mean they wouldn’t ignore the Spirit, walk in their flesh, and do serious harm to their relationship.
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AntiChrist Part 2: What Scripture Tells Us
The word ‘anti’ can mean against or in opposition to, or it can have a more subtle meaning – in place of. This compels us to ask ourselves two difficult questions: In which ways am I acting against Christ, and which things in my life do I allow to take His place?
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AntiChrist Part 1 : What Many Believe
Opinions about antichrist abound, and they vary greatly. Yet Apostle John describes antichrist not as a world ruler but as a spiritual mindset or attitude in false teachers. This spirit of antichrist was present in his day … and in ours..
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Singleness - A Gift
Apostle Paul calls singleness a gift from God, which allows unmarried believers to focus their ministry efforts without the distractions of spouses and children.
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Singleness - Problem … or Privilege?
Many believe that people are incomplete without spouses, deficient in some way and less able to bear fruit in God’s kingdom. But God honors both conditions and equips both to bear fruit abundantly in their unique ways.
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Abide in Me
When we trust the Savior, God Himself makes His home in us. And to bear fruit for His kingdom, we must continually choose to make our home in Him, remaining in intimate dependence.
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Just How Forgiven Am I?
Must Christians forgive every offense and confess every sin to receive God’s forgiveness? No, our forgiveness is once for all, because it’s based on the death of our Savior.
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Am I Really Righteous?
The Bible tells us that, as Christians, we have become the righteousness of God. And How is that righteousness displayed? In our behavior and how we treat others, because righteousness is a word of personal interaction.
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God’s Truth – Is It Positional?
When we don’t experience God’s promises in our daily lives, we can think His truths are positional – that they’ll be true about me someday, just not today. But the Scriptures say otherwise.
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Managing Our Emotions (Part 2)
Emotions mustn’t be obeyed, but they must be acknowledged. Neither should they be indulged because expressing emotion doesn’t deplete or lessen it. And indulging emotion can lead to addictions.
About this show
Welcome to the podcast ministry of Our Resolute Hope. Join this weekly conversation with Pastor Frank Friedmann, his sidekick John Russin, and others as we consider God’s great love and matchless grace in Jesus Christ. Walk with us as we learn more about the Way, the Truth, and the Life --- Jesus! Choose Hope! Choose Jesus!
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Frank Friedmann and John Russin
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