The Maintaining Hope Podcast: Recent Episodes
The Maintaining Hope Podcast
The Maintaining Hope Podcast is a faith-based podcast that looks at how to maintain our hope in Jesus in an ever-changing world.
Bryan welcomes Matt and Echo from MAF Canada to the show this month! Partner with their journey at https://www.mafc.org/missionaries/memarples . Follow them on Facebook at marpleswithmaf and Matt can be reached at mmarples@mafc.org. A quick note that the show will now be monthly!
Bryan shares a daily devotional from The Church of The Highlands YouVersion devotional series entitled, “Advent: The Journey To Christmas”
In this episode, Bryan shares about how his new found enjoyment of houseplants is teaching him about hope.
As we kick off season 4, it’s Bryan going from host to the one answering questions this week as Sara and Jesse from season 3 return to the podcast as special guest hosts!
As season 3 concludes, Bryan welcomes Alex Caruso to the show! Alex (@AlexCaruso on Twitter) is a student and host of “The Fresh Fantasy Podcast”. The guys chat about hope, positivity, and their mutual love of fantasy football. Check out “The Fresh Fantasy Podcast” wherever you get your podcasts!
This week, Bryan welcomes members of his family to the podcast as Sara and Jesse, his sister and brother-in-law, join the show this week! This is the part 4 of the COVID-19 and marriage series.
This week, as we continue our series on COVID and marriage, Bryan welcomes Asher and Lauren to the podcast. Do you have a question or comment for Bryan? Post it via this website, https://anchor.fm/themaintaininghopepodcast/message and Bryan will make it a part of a future episode!
This week, Bryan continues his COVID and Marriage series on the podcast as he welcomes Julia and Roger to the show. Julia and Roger are currently in Salt Lake City, Utah.
This week, Bryan starts as series of conversations about marriage and COVID with his guests Jenna and Benjamin.
This week, Bryan shares a thought about how we can create a ripple effect through our hope in Jesus. Have a question or comment that you’d like to share? Please visit https://anchor.fm/themaintaininghopepodcast/message
This week, Bryan welcomes his friend Benni Splitt to the podcast. The guys talk about culture, ultimate frisbee, and how real hope cannot be rooted in ourselves apart from God. Leave a question or comment for Bryan at https://anchor.fm/themaintaininghopepodcast/message and your message will be featured on a future episode!
This week, Bryan welcomes friend and Omaha, Nebraska based artist Elisa Wolcott to the podcast. Elisa is on instagram @epwolcott . Her website is http://www.elisawolcott.com . You can also reach out to Elisa at wolcott.elisa.art@gmail.com . Elisa references the book “Try Softer” by Aundi Kolber. Have a question or comment for Bryan? Head to https://anchor.fm/themaintaininghopepodcast/message and leave it for Bryan. Your message will be featured in a future episode!
This week, Bryan shares a devotional thought from Romans 15:13. Make sure to leave a question or comment for Bryan at https://anchor.fm/themaintaininghopepodcast/message
This week, Bryan welcomes Tim McAlpine, long-time friend and current Discipleship Pastor at Trinity Christian School in Calgary, to the podcast. Tim shares his hope journey in a real, honest, and upfront way. Be sure to leave a comment or question at https://anchor.fm/themaintaininghopepodcast/message and your message will be featured in a future episode!
As season 3 debuts, Brian welcomes Scott Erickson to the podcast this week. Scott, (@scottthepainter on Instagram), is an Austin, Texas based Author, Painter, Performance Artist, Spiritual Director, and Curator of Awesomeness. You can also check out Scott’s work at http://www.scottericksonart.com . As well, be sure to leave a comment/question for Bryan at https://anchor.fm/themaintaininghopepodcast/message . Your comment or question may be featured on a future episode!
As season 2 comes to an end, Bryan takes a look back at some lessons learned during this past season. Tune in to season 3, starting on May 13th!
This week, Bryan welcomes Holly C. Robins to the show. Holly is the author of “God’s Unbreakable Love: The Master Healer of Broken Hearts and Shattered Lives” You can follow Holly and her journey at http://www.hollycrobins.com and the book is available now on Amazon!
This week, Bryan reads a liturgical prayer from the book, “Every Moment Holy” by Douglas Kaine McKelvey. Mentions this week include... Jon Gordon - jongordon11 on Instagram and Brother Lawrence, author of the classic, “The Practice of the Presence of God.”
This week, Bryan welcomes Stefan to the podcast. Stefan, a father of four, shares his hope journey with Bryan as they talk about things such as parenting and adoption
This week, Rachel, an ICU nurse, joins the podcast to share her story and the importance of a living hope.
In this episode, Bryan shared about how our eyes, and specifically what we consume with them, impact our hope.
Bryan shares a thought on the connection between hope and our hands as found in Hebrews 10:23
Bryan continues to share from his life story and talks about finding hope while waiting to become a father.
This week, Bryan welcomes Podcaster, Author, Coach, and Disc Golfer Mark Oxer to the podcast. Mark is currently based in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
As we kick off season 2 of the podcast, Bryan welcomes Mike Dyck to the podcast. Mike is currently the Youth Pastor at Alliance Community Church and a former Chaplin for university and professional athletes.
Bryan shares from personal experience about the need to be kind to those around you during the Christmas season.
This week, Bryan welcomes Liz Khale to the podcast. Liz is a faith based councillor based in Calgary, Alberta. Liz shares her journey of hope and we chat about what an emotionally kind and healthy Christmas looks like.
Bryan welcomes his former youth pastor and mentor Scott Phinnemore to the podcast this week. Scott shares his story as well as the role that mentoring has played.
Bryan shares a story from a recent vacation about how he was surrounded by hope when he desperately needed it.
This week, Bryan shares three book and three podcast recommendations that have helped in his hope journey this year.
Chris Throness, Lead Pastor at Kamloops Alliance Church and host of The Kamloops Alliance Church Podcast., joins us on the podcast this week.
Caleb Delamont joins us this week. Caleb is the Associate Pastor at Exchange Church in Calgary, Alberta. He is also a singer/songwriter with a brand new album, “Hymns II”, scheduled to be released in February 2021.
Brian Delamont from TeachBeyond joins us as our first guest on the podcast. Brian is a monthly guest on TeachBeyond’s new podcast “Transformed and Transformational” Be sure to check out Brian’s book recommendation, “Canoeing the Mountains” by Tod Bolsinger.
Bryan continues to share his life story and how embracing authenticity in his own faith journey brought great hope.
In this episode, Bryan begins to share from his own life. He shares about how discovering his true identity brought him a richer understanding of what hope is.
Welcome to episode 1! This is a general introduction to the podcast. The episode looks at why I felt like this is a valuable podcast for such a time as this.