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Renewing Hope
by Ann Wagner
Join Ann Wagner, as she shares new points of hope from God’s Word each week.For many years, Ann struggled with underlying issues initiated from childhood sexual abuse. However, the Bible was the foundational element that offered her healing. Today, Renewing Hope podcast is a place where Ann shares biblical truths that will strengthen one’s relationship with God, offer healing over hurt, and give a fresh perspective for each new day.This podcast is a ministry of Bible Baptist Church in Kingsport, Tennessee.
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Where Ingratitude Goes to Die
How does one actually cultivate gratitude? It can start by simply identifying and killing different areas of ingratitude in your life. Today Ann discusses "Where Ingratitude Goes to Die" Ann's book, Hope for the Hurting, can be found on Amazon. In it, Ann explains her struggles with sexual abuse…
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Instigators of Ingratitude
Gratitude is a huge part of spiritual, mental, and even physical health. What if we could learn to identify the instigators in our life that are the root cause of our ingratitude. Today Ann discusses some things to help identify and deal with these "Instigators of Ingratitude." Ann's book, Hope…
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The Difference Between Grateful and Ungrateful People (Pt 2)
Gratitude is a balm that heals even the deepest wounds, but it is nullified by pride. Today, Ann discusses continues the discussion on gratitude. Ann's book, Hope for the Hurting, can be found on Amazon. In it, Ann explains her struggles with sexual abuse in ministry and how hope can be found in...
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The Difference Between Grateful and Ungrateful People (Pt 1)
Gratitude is a balm that heals even the deepest wounds, but it is nullified by pride. Today, Ann discusses the story of the prideful pharisee and why his prayer goes unanswered. Ann's book, Hope for the Hurting, can be found on Amazon. In it, Ann explains her struggles with sexual abuse in…
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Why Choose Gratitude (Part 2)
The truth is, things happen sometimes we do not expect or want. We can respond in a variety of ways to those things. Whether someone personally hurts us, some failure of our own occurs, or something outside of anyone's control does damage, we can still choose gratitude. But why should we? Today…
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Why Choose Gratitude? (Part 1)
The truth is, things happen sometimes we do not expect or want. We can respond in a variety of ways to those things. Whether someone personally hurts us, some failure of our own occurs, or something outside of anyone's control does damage, we can still choose gratitude. But why should we? Today…
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When Your Faith Has Been Shaken
Everyone's faith will be shaken at some point. Today Ann discusses what to do when that happens. Is God enough? Can you really get through with your faith in tact? Ann's book, Hope for the Hurting, can be found on Amazon. In it, Ann explains her struggles with sexual abuse in ministry and how…
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Lessons from the Leper
The Lepers who came to Jesus were all healed, but one came back to worship Him. That one got something the others never did. Today Ann looks into this story to teach us something about gratitude. Ann's book, Hope for the Hurting, can be found on Amazon. In it, Ann explains her struggles with…
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Christian Gratitude
Gratitude is an antidote to the sickness of envy and jealousy. It's also just so good for us. The Christian should be a person who is defined by gratitude in every walk of life! Today Ann discusses the importance of gratitude. Ann's book, Hope for the Hurting, can be found on Amazon. In it, Ann...
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God's Grace
Our God is gracious! Grace is that which we do not deserve being given to us anyway! God is so good to us to give us all that we have. God gives us both the grace to want to do His will as well as enables us to do it! Basking in his grace is the only way to live well. Ann's book, Hope for the...
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The Secret of Contentment
Contentment is something that is actively discouraged in our world today. There is always some new thing that you "need" if you are going to be happy. Today, Ann discusses how contentment is actually one of the greatest secrets to living a fulfilled life. Ann's book, Hope for the Hurting, can be...
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Behold the God of Faithfulness
Our God is faithful! Faithfulness means consistent and true to one's word and character. God is the definition of that! Today Ann discusses the great faithfulness of our great God! Ann's book, Hope for the Hurting, can be found on Amazon. In it, Ann explains her struggles with sexual abuse in...
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Grief Pt 3 - Steps in Finding Comfort
In this third part of the study on grief, Ann discusses some steps in finding comfort. If you aren't personally going through grief, you probably know someone who is. These steps can help. Ann's book, Hope for the Hurting, can be found on Amazon. In it, Ann explains her struggles with sexual…
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Grief Pt 2 - Dealing with Loss
Loss is a particular form of grief that is especially potent and difficult to deal with. Today Ann discusses grief and how we as believers can go through it, mourn effectively, and support others who mourn. We will all face grief to varying degrees in life. It is important that we understand this...
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Grief Pt 1 - How Death Affects Us
"Memory without distortion is valuable to the healing process". Today Ann discusses grief and how we as believers can go through it, mourn effectively, and support others who mourn. We will all face grief to varying degrees in life. It is important that we understand this and both help others as...
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Quieting the Noise Within Your Soul Pt2
Our world is noisy! Our offices, homes, churches, and communities are noisy! With so much noise in the world it can be hard to find quite. However, often the noisiest place of all is within our own soul. Today, Ann continues a conversation about how to find some quiet in your soul and how that…
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Quieting the Noise Within Your Soul (Part 1)
Our world is noisy! Our offices, homes, churches, and communities are noisy! With so much noise in the world it can be hard to find quite. However, often the noisiest place of all is within our own soul. Today, Ann continues a conversation about how to find some quiet in your soul and how that…
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Unmasking the Source of Noise In Your Soul
Our world is noisy! Our offices, homes, churches, and communities are noisy! With so much noise in the world it can be hard to find quite. However, often the noisiest place of all is within our own soul. Today, Ann continues a conversation about how to find some quiet in your soul and how that…
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Noticing the Noise Within Your Soul Pt. 2
Our world is noisy! Our offices, homes, churches, and communities are noisy! With so much noise in the world it can be hard to find quite. However, often the noisiest place of all is within our own soul. Today, Ann continues a conversation about how to find some quiet in your soul and how that…
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Noticing the Noise Within Your Soul Pt. 1
Our world is noisy! Our offices, homes, churches, and communities are noisy! With so much noise in the world it can be hard to find quite. However, often the noisiest place of all is within our own soul. Today, Ann talks about how to find some quiet in your soul and how that can have a healing...
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No Room for Christ in the Inn
Can you image expecting to deliver a baby and being told the only place available is a stall? Today Ann discusses the fact that there was no room for Christ in the Inn, but there should be room for Him in our hearts! Ann's book, Hope for the Hurting, can be found on Amazon. In it, Ann explains…
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The First Christmas Carol
The angels appeared suddenly and without warning. They delivered the greatest news in an unlikely place to an unlikely people, and sang as they did so! Today Ann talks about the first ever Christmas Carol sung for our Saviour. Ann's book, Hope for the Hurting, can be found on Amazon. In it, Ann...
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God Prepares the Way
Have you ever stopped to think about what God really does when we aren't paying much attention? Everything he does in our lives is on purpose. God's direction is always forward. Today Ann shares a personal story of how God prepared for something they would go through as a family and how that...
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Why Panic When You Have A God Who Maintains Control?
We continue looking at the life of Daniel today. He wasn't going to panic, because he knew that no matter what happened in the world around him, his God was in control. Today Ann discusses the importance of being calm and letting go of worry. God is in control! Ann's book, Hope for the Hurting…
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Why Panic When We Can Be Watchful?
We continue looking at the life of Daniel today. He wasn't one to leap ahead of God. Today Ann discusses the importance of being watchful from this brief study of his life. Ann's book, Hope for the Hurting, can be found on Amazon. In it, Ann explains her struggles with sexual abuse in ministry…
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Why Panic When You Can Pray?
Today Ann does a study on the life of Daniel. Daniel did not respond to anything in life with panic, but rather with faith in prayer. We dive into his story and discover the secret of prayer. Ann's book, Hope for the Hurting, can be found on Amazon. In it, Ann explains her struggles with sexual...
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Managing Our Time Wisely (Part 2)
Time is the one currency you can spend, but never get any more of. The Bible has a lot to say about how a person should use their time. Today we look at a few tips on how you use your time well. Ann's book, Hope for the Hurting, can be found on Amazon. In it, Ann explains her struggles with…
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Managing Our Time Wisely (Part 1)
Time is the one currency you can spend, but never get any more of. The Bible has a lot to say about how a person should use their time. Today we look at a few tips on how you use your time well. Ann's book, Hope for the Hurting, can be found on Amazon. In it, Ann explains her struggles with…
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Stand By
There are times in life where we have to let go, but there are other times where God simply puts you on standby. In those times, take care not to give up on God. Today Ann discusses a few times in which we simply need to stand by. Ann's book, Hope for the Hurting, can be found on Amazon. In it…
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Stand Up
God commands us to respond to His will in different ways and in different situations. There are some times in which He wants us to stand up for Him! Today Ann discusses a few of those situations and gives some encouragement. Ann's book, Hope for the Hurting, can be found on Amazon. In it, Ann...
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Let Go
Last week we discussed the importance of sticking to it in the hardest of times. However, there are things that we are to let go of. We all have things in our lives that hold us down when God's asking us to serve. Today Ann discusses when we should just let go. Ann's book, Hope for the Hurting…
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Hang On
Sometimes life gets difficult, even unfair. It often seems like the easy way to deal with it is to just give up and give in. Not only is that often more difficult in the long run, but it also displeases our Saviour! Today Ann discusses the importance of holding on, and shows us a few Bible...
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God is Always Trustworthy - Always
Is there ever a time where God is not trustworthy? In this episode, Ann shares a personal story that illustrates this truth. We can trust God, even when we think there is no way things can change. Ann's book, Hope for the Hurting, can be found on Amazon. In it, Ann explains her struggles with...
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The Potter's Plan
God has a plan for every life. Pottery is something that has always interested Ann. In this episode, she digs into what God has to say about being the potter and shaping each life for His glory. Ann's book, Hope for the Hurting, can be found on Amazon. In it, Ann explains her struggles with…
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Praying for the Impossible
We have a God who can do the impossible. So why do we not pray for impossible things? Today Ann reminds us that our God is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think! Let's pray for the impossible. Ann's book, Hope for the Hurting, can be found on Amazon. In it, Ann explains...
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None of These Things Will Move Me Today
The Apostle Paul went through a lot of things that you and I will never have to experience. Yet, he said that none of those things moved him from genuine faith in Christ. Today, Ann shares a few things, some humorous, some not, that could impact a person to move. Let's stay encouraged to follow...
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A Spiritual Audit
Every year, the IRS expects you to file taxes. Whether you do or not, you may get audited. Today, Ann discusses the importance of doing an occasional spiritual audit. Me must make sure we are handling God's resources well. Ann's book, Hope for the Hurting, can be found on Amazon. In it, Ann...
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My Plan is to Do the Will of the Father
Jesus' experience on the cross was both a super natural one and a human one. His suffering in the garden was as hard for Him when His friends didn't care for Him as it would be for you and I. Today, Ann discusses how we can do the will of the Father through the hard times as well as the easy.…
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Truth That Sets Us Free (Part 2)
Jesus said that the Truth would set us free! Ann continues a study using Nancy DeMoss' book Lies Women Believe: And the Truth That Sets Them Free. As Ann brings these things to your mind, carefully consider your life and see if you've been believing these lies too. Ann's book, Hope for the…
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Truth That Sets Us Free (Part 1)
Jesus said that the Truth would set us free! Ann is using Nancy DeMoss' book Lies Women Believe: And the Truth That Sets Them Free. Sometimes we can feel like a slave to our circumstances. Sometimes we think if it were not for the actions of other people, our lives would be so much better! The...
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Show Me Your Glory
Today, Ann relays to us something she recently learned at a ladies meeting about Moses. It is so important that in our lives, we do not get distracted by all of the difficulties that we face. We often get distracted and miss what is truly important, seeing the glory of God! Ann's book, Hope for…
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Be Still My Soul
The words to this beloved hymn are so very potent to every person who has ever been through a serious struggle. They say that you've either just come out of a storm, are in one, or are going into one. God gives us instruction to be still. Today Ann discusses a trial in her own life and how God...
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Heavenly Minded
The phrase "He's so heavenly minded that he's no earthly good" doesn't hold any truth at all. In this episode, Ann emphasizes the importance of being heavenly minded and the good it will do. Not just for you, but for others you are able to bless if you keep your focus on Christ. Ann's book, Hope...
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God Hears Me
Do you ever feel like your pain is going unnoticed? Sometimes it can feel as if God isn't there or doesn't care about our problems. Well, we can know from Scripture that not only does He care, but He hears and answers our prayers. Today Ann does a quick study of Hagar from the Old Testament.…
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Book Reviews
Ann read several books this year. On this episode, she shares with you some of the books that she found most helpful! Ann's book, Hope for the Hurting, can be found on Amazon. In it, Ann explains her struggles with sexual abuse in ministry and how hope can be found in Christ!...
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Consider Your Ways
Everyone needs a fresh start. New Years is a good time for us to reflect on the past year and make a few changes to improve ourselves for the coming year. Ann takes some biblical concepts and explains how examining yourself can be beneficial to everything in life. Ann's book, Hope for the…
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Be a Praying Parent
On this episode, Ann speaks genuinely about what it is to be a parent who prays. She deals largely with being a parent with grown children, as that is the stage she is in. Of course, we are to be prayer warriors for our kids at every stage of their lives. Tune in, you won't regret it! Ann's book,...
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The Gift of God's Presence
On this episode, Ann continues the series dealing with different aspects of the Christmas season. Today, she touches on what it means that God came to be with us! Emmanuel is one of the favorite names for Christ that we speak of during the Christmas season, but what does it really mean? Ann's…
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A Silent Night
On this episode, Ann continues the series we began last episode dealing with different aspects of the Christmas season. Today, she tells the story of how this the classic Christmas song came to be, "Silent Night". She also tells an amazing story from WWII involving a Christmas ceasefire and…
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Mary - The Highly Favored One
On this episode, Ann continues the series we began last episode dealing with different aspects of the Christmas season. Today, she dives into what it must have been like for Mary to be chosen as the human vessel by which Christ would be brought into the world. We pray this episode is a blessing…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Join Ann Wagner, as she shares new points of hope from God’s Word each week.For many years, Ann struggled with underlying issues initiated from childhood sexual abuse. However, the Bible was the foundational element that offered her healing. Today, Renewing Hope podcast is a place where Ann shares biblical truths that will strengthen one’s relationship with God, offer healing over hurt, and give a fresh perspective for each new day.This podcast is a ministry of Bible Baptist Church in Kingsport, Tennessee.
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