Seeds of Hope with Del and Penny

Have you ever felt shattered? But then God showed up and turned things around for your good and His glory? Don't miss this amazing story of a groomed and trafficked victim's journey to freedom and how God is using her past to bless those in her present.inspiringsouls.com

Del and Penny welcome back Andrea Hatfield for an update on the Deeply Rooted Women's Conference coming September 19, 2026, Vero Bible Fellowship, 2235 82nd Ave, Vero Beach, FL 32966. Guest speaker: Heidi St. John.For more information: [email protected]

This week we have our last discussion for Experiencing God: "Kingdom People". What does it mean to be kingdom people?God invites us to join His Kingdom work on earth. When we join Him in His work, others get to experience God’s Kingdom through us.How can we broaden our Kingdom perspective in order to bring His Kingdom to earth?pennycookeauthor.comdelbates.com

Join us as we discuss lesson 10 of Experiencing God.God has equipped each of us with different gifts in order to bless the Body of Christ. Your gifts help others, and also help you experience God in your life.delbates.compennycookeauthor.com

Join us as we discuss Lessons 8 and 9 of Experiencing God. Joining God in His work often means making adjustments, and some of those adjustments require obedience. If not, we will miss what God wants to do in our life--and His blessings. Listen in and step into God's best for you.delbates.compennycookeauthor.com

Del and Penny discuss the chapter, Crisis of Belief, from the book, Experiencing God.delbates.compennycookeauthor.com

Del and Penny explore the significance of 250 years of freedom and encourage listeners to consider the blessings America has enjoyed and how to preserve them through the generations.pennycookeauthor.comdelbates.com

Join us as we discuss Lesson 5 and 6 of Experiencing God, Hearing God, and talk about ways we've heard God speak to us.delbates.compennycookeauthor.com

Del and Penny discuss Week 2 of the Experiencing God study, looking to God and trusting Him.pennycookeauthor.comdelbates.com

Del and Penny start a summer series based on the book, Experiencing God. You don't have to have the workbook to join us. Whether you've done this study in the past or not, come refresh and learn with us how we can experience God more fully in our lives.delbates.compennycookeauthor.com

Have you ever wondered, where are you God? Have you ever prayed and not seen the results you prayed for? How do we hold on to our faith in those times?delbates.compennycookeauthor.com

On Sunday, May 17, our nation was rededicated to "One Nation Under God." What does this mean? Should we be concerned, or is this a good thing? Del and Penny discuss it all.pennycookeauthor.comdelbates.com

Del and Penny are joined by Andrea Hatfield, Co-director of women's ministry at Vero Bible Fellowship to discuss their upcoming women's conference, September 19, 2026, and the meaningful verses God has given them for their topic--that is for all of us.

Do you understand the times we're in as a nation? What's our part in all of it? Find Karen Hubbard at  https://ondemand.wcno.com/od/show/42846 

Del and Penny discuss the often-quoted 2 Chronicles 7:14 verse, as well as what it means to trust God and how to trust Him more.delbates.compennycookeauthor.com

Is revival here, or should we still be praying for it?Be sure to hear Del's prophetic poem!delbates.compennycookeauthro.com

We all have fears. Even many heroes of the Bible had fears. But the Bible says, "Fear not." So what do we do with those fears?pennycookeauthor.comdelbates.com

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What does it mean that we are made in His "image"?Made in His Image video: https://www.facebook.com/reel/1199351605599524Laminim video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QSR8z_0uW5E&t=61sdelbates.compennycookeauthor.com

"Satan can’t keep God from answering our prayers, but he will keep us from asking."  ~Adrien Rogers   pennycookeauthor.comdelbates.com

Let's not forget all His benefits! Why is it so important to remember?delbates.compennycookeauthor.com

Do you need a miracle? Encouragement? Hope? You won't want to miss this testimony!

Del and Penny chat with guest Jacqueline Maples about salvation, faith, and healing--mind, body, and spirit. Part 2 next week! Send questions to: [email protected] contact Del or Penny at:delbates.com  and/or  pennycookeauthor.com

It's National Battery Day. Who knew? What does that have to do with our heart?Listen to find out.And contact us at:delbates.compennycookeauthor.com

The first fruit of the Spirit is love. How can we grow and maintain this important fruit, without which we cannot grow the others.www.avapennington.com

Hear Jeanne's testimony of how she went from shattered to glory - a wonderful story of God's redemption.Find Jeanne at inspiringsouls.com 

Hear what happened to Del during the Christmas holiday and how God led her through it.delbates.compennycookeauthor.com

Hope is so needed, so we're replaying this episode of the hope in Psalm 27.delbates.compennycookeauthor.com

A replay, but filled with the hope we all need.pennycookeauthor.comdelbates.com

A replay from last January, but relevant each day of each year.delbates.compennycookeauthor.com

When you hear certain Christmas carols, do they make you feel happy or do they make you feel sad? Today we share what we've experienced with certain Christmas songs. Please share your favorites and experiences with us in the comment section!And as always, we love hearing from you whether it be a comment, question, or prayer request. Just reach out at:pennycookeauthor.comdelbates.com

Del and Penny discuss a few Christmas carols, their history and meaning. Do we fully understand what we sing?delbates.compennycookeauthor.com

Our wonderful guest, Ava Pennington, talks about the fruits of the Spirit and how her book is different from others on the subject. Find Ava at avapennington.com

You are going to love this book filled with all kinds of projects to do with the kiddos! And check out her other books too! I'm loving them!www.annhovsepian.com

Join us! You won't want to  miss hearing Debora M. Coty, speaker, columnist, certified writing coach, and award-winning author of more than 40 books, including the bestselling Too Blessed to be Stressed series.Today Debora talks about her newest release, a 365-day devotional called Bless Your Heart: Daily Devotions to Warm Your Heart & Feed Your Soul.  It's gorgeous and it's definitely a blessing! You will want to give one to everybody for a gift!deboracoty.com

Have you ever had trouble trusting God? Our guest today has a lot of encouragement and deep, yet practical, help in her 30-day devotional series, Into the Deep. You will love them! Find Gena at: genamccown.com

Have you ever felt the sting of rejection? Don't miss today's guest! Motivational speaker, Gail Porter's personal journey from fear to freedom created a passion to help others overcome their fear of rejection and live an authentic life. Her latest book, Living on the Path of Freedom: Leaving the Fear of Rejection Behind, won a 2024 First Place Ames award for spiritual growth. She will bless you!gailporterauthor.com

What do you want to be remembered by? Charlie Kirk wanted to be remembered for his courageous faith. He stood for family, faith, and freedom...all noble things. Now he's passed the torch to us.delbates.compennycookeauthor.com

What does the Bible say about hope?pennycookeauthor.comdelbates.com

Have you lost sleep wondering what on earth is happening in the world? It sure is crazy out there. We unpack it and talk about what's our part, what we can do about it.delbates.compennycookeauthor.com

Have you ever had to pick yourself up after a hard season? Tune in to find out how our guest, Jackie Freeman, did just that!jackiefreemanauthor.com

Have you prayed for something and God did not answer the way you expected or wanted or though He should? Do you have doubts, questions, or feel confused about prayer, especially in the craziness of the world? You won't want to miss this episode!delbates.compennycookeauthor.com

Join us as we discuss the connection between John 3:16 and many other 3:16 verses that help tell the Gospel story. You'll be encouraged!pennycookeauthor.comdelbates.com

Have you ever read a verse in the Bible that jumped out at you and spoke to you loud and clear, even if you'd read it a hundred times? Join Del and Penny as they discuss a few of theirs.delbates.compennycookeauthor.com

Just in time for school, Del and Penny talk with teacher/pastor's wife Gretchen Huesmann about her new devotional book for teachers, why she wrote it, and how God led her through it. There's not much out there like it, so be sure to get a copy for all the teachers in your life! "It's a Good Day to be a Teacher: 52 Devotions to Equip and Encourage Educators"GretchenHuesmann.com(A replay from April 30, 2025.)  

This show was so encouraging we wanted to replay it for you. Our guest Maggie shares her daughter's journey through illness to healing to blessing.Find Magge T. May on IG and FB @maggietmayauthor

In this episode, we continue our breakdown of Psalm 139. What an amazing God we have! Join us for a good dose of hope and encouragement. And if you missed Part 1 (August 6, 2025), be sure to listen!And as always, we welcome your comments, questions, and/or prayer requests on our websites:pennycookeauthor.comdelbates.com

Have you ever felt distant from God? We all have at times, but it's just that--a feeling. Not reality. Psalm 139 assures of that. Join us for this encouraging Psalm from the truth of God's Word.delbates.compennycookeauthor.com

Join us as we discuss the gift of rest and its benefits. How will you find rest this summer?pennycookeauthor.comdelbates.com

Fourth of July - what's it really all about?The America Miracle - Our Nation is No Accident moviehttps://americanmiraclemovie.com/Monumental movie trailer:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EY7oaJhU-2Q&t=24sBuy on Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/Monumental-Search-Americas-National-Treasure/dp/B0085Z6ZHEdelbates.compennycookeauthor.com