HopeNet Radio: Recent Episodes
Jeff Strommen & Dave Wager
Why is it that you never see your favorite superheroes checking in to the doctor's office? Is it that we portray the image that in order to be a "hero" to someone that you have to be almost invincible to pain or suffering?
Depression and other mental health struggles do not discriminate. An important part of any kind of human service or ministry is to be mentally and spiritually well. Too often, in our flesh, we try to mask the perceived weaknesses associated with depression, anxiety, and emotional suffering that it eventually leads to burnout or a host of other problems.
This week, we're saying, "NO MORE!"
"#166: Healers Need Healing: Let’s Talk About Burdens" appeared on HopeNet 360.
Erin Stoffel shares about the day her life changed forever. On, May 3, 2015, as the Stoffels went for an early spring walk a random act of violence temporarily separated this family and left Erin fighting for her life.
The extreme pain of separation has given Erin an understanding of God, His love and His healing power. Although Erin’s story still has many chapters to complete, she candidly shares with those willing to listen where hope can be found.
"#165: Erin’s Story" appeared on HopeNet 360.
Every day, you are being prepared for the next remarkable moment. The only way you'll recognize it is if you are looking for opportunities to share hope. Thoughts and prayers are with the entire Wausau community and all those affected by the recent tragic events.
"#164: Preparing for the Remarkable" appeared on HopeNet 360.
Jeff and Dave continue to look at the book of Colossians in Chapter 2 this week.
"#163: Keep The Main Thing The Main Thing" appeared on HopeNet 360.
Jeff and Jason talk about what it takes to intentionally raise your kids to be godly men and women for life.
"#162: Millennial Fatherhood" appeared on HopeNet 360.
This week, we've centered our discussion around an article on 8 qualities the most resilient people share.
As business leaders and entrepreneurs (parents, teens, young adults), you know that success requires the resilience to keep moving ahead even when confronted with obstacles and roadblocks. You have a willingness to swim upstream and not give up simply because the tide is against you. Resilient people are successful because they possess these eight qualities...
Jeff and Dave share their thoughts on the 8 things and look at how Scripture confirms these principles. Did you know that Jonah had to learn how to be resilient in the face of failure?
"#161: Becoming Resilient" appeared on HopeNet 360.
When life is headed out of control, look to the Refuge. The LORD is my rock, my fortress, and my savior; my God is my rock, in whom I find protection. He is my shield, the power that saves me, and my place of safety.
"#160: Living Life From The Refuge" appeared on HopeNet 360.
Jeff and Dave talk about 3 things that frustrate our faith journey: double-mindedness, repeating the same sin, and apathy.
"#159: Double Mindedness, Apathy, & Repeat Offenses" appeared on HopeNet 360.
Jeff and Dave continue the Initiate series this week. Most people will struggle with doubt, whether it's with your abilities, or with faith, or trusting people. Doubt is very real and doesn't just go away when you put your faith in God. So, if you've ever questioned the point of life, listen to this episode and share your thoughts with us.
"#158: What’s The Point?" appeared on HopeNet 360.
Jeff and Dave continue the Initiate series this week. This is all about looking at the building blocks of the Christian faith. This week, we look at living with spiritual disciplines. How do you put them into action in your life?
"#157: Initiate (Part 3)" appeared on HopeNet 360.
Olivia Wilson shares her story battling depression and even talking about her struggle with suicidal thoughts on an episode of HopeNet Radio.
"Olivia’s Story" appeared on HopeNet 360.
Jeff and Dave continue the Initiate series this week. This is all about looking at the building blocks of the Christian faith. It might seem odd to think about how you and I learn things. But check this out. We all learn differently. Our minds are so wonderfully made to absorb a vast amount of information. How we learn and what we learn about God matters in this faith journey. You might have even learned some things that were untrue about God and are working through unlearning them. Listen and share your thoughts.
"#156: Initiate (Part 2)" appeared on HopeNet 360.
Jeff and Terra Kay kick off a new series called Initiate this week. This is all about looking at the building blocks of the Christian faith. Terra will share her heart on rescuing women out of the human trafficking industry.
"#155: Initiate (Part 1)" appeared on HopeNet 360.
Jeff and Dave hope to make your Christmas a little warmer, a little brighter with some of our stories and favorite scripture reading selections about the real Christmas story ... Jesus' birth. Enjoy.
"#154: It’s Christmas!" appeared on HopeNet 360.
Many of life's greatest gifts and pleasures cannot be wrapped. The Christmas Spirit is one of them. On this episode, Jeff and Dave share ideas and experiences that have helped put Christmas in the right perspective. Listen and share your thoughts.
"#153: Getting Into The Christmas Spirit" appeared on HopeNet 360.
Jeff and Dave have a few tips to help you discover peace in your life. Did you know that you can have peace in life even with a list of deadlines and appointments? This week, ask someone how they maintain peace in their life and have a conversation about it. Or look at your life. Do you have peace? Listen to the episode and share your thoughts.
"#152: ‘Tis The Season For Peace" appeared on HopeNet 360.
The hustle and bustle is in full swing as we get ready for Christmas. But for many of us, the sense of joy isn't with us at this time of year. Whether you're dealing with grief or a difficult life season, Jeff and Dave hope to make your week a little brighter as we dive into what it means to have joy.
"#151: ‘Tis The Season For Joy" appeared on HopeNet 360.
Adversity happens more often than we'd wish and lasts longer than we'd like. Sometimes, we can even allow the weight of the situation affect our minds in a way where we begin to question our purpose and meaning in life. This week, Jeff and Dave talk about ways to cultivate an attitude of thankfulness and one amazing story that is sure to touch your heart.
"#150: How to Face Adversity & Win" appeared on HopeNet 360.
This week, America celebrates Thanksgiving. Jeff and Dave talk about ways to cultivate an attitude of thankfulness and one amazing story that is sure to touch your heart.
Plus, Jeff Hollenbeck sits down with Jeff to share about the Perspectives course coming in January.
"#149: A Thanksgiving Feast For The Soul" appeared on HopeNet 360.
The Psalmist writes that some people trust in chariots and horses; some even trust in princes. Every one of these things fail, eventually. If you've put so much energy into this year's election and you've found a place of disappointment or disillusionment, Jeff and Dave would like to open up a conversation and talk about how to find that place of hope and peace again.
Has something in life let you down? Join the club. We've all got moments of great displeasure. The good news is, there's hope!
"#148: Trusting in Princes, Horses & Chariots" appeared on HopeNet 360.
It's no secret that this current season in the political cycle has divided and strained even the closest of relationships. Have we lost the ability to agree to disagree and still work together to bring hope to our communities?
This week, Jeff and Dave discuss how to overcome disagreement and work to maintain healthy friendships.
"#147: Why Are We Making Enemies?" appeared on HopeNet 360.
Some of the hardest questions that we often get on the show have to do with how to love someone when they are continually and intentionally making poor choices in life. At what point does helping the person actually do more harm than good? This is especially difficult and one that Jeff and Dave share insights on in this series of podcasts on tough love.
Does using "tough-love strategies" work? What is tough love?
"#145: Tough Love (Part 1)" appeared on HopeNet 360.
Today’s teens need so much support, it seems, just to stay on the faith journey. So much is after our young people’s attention that faith can seem like just another small piece of life instead of what it needs to be - what guides and directs your life.
"#144: Living Faith Forward (Part 2)" appeared on HopeNet 360.
Today’s teens need so much support, it seems, just to stay on the faith journey. So much is after our young people’s attention that faith can seem like just another small piece of life instead of what it needs to be - what guides and directs your life.
"#143: Living Faith Forward (Part 1)" appeared on HopeNet 360.
Who’s on this episode? Jeff Strommen @jstrommen | Dave Wager @wagerdaw | Jason Kemper @kempster220 Augustine said that faith is “to believe what you do not see; the reward of this faith is to see what you believe.” This week, students across America take a stand at their flagpole to pray for their school choosing […]
"#142: Showdowns (Part 4)" appeared on HopeNet 360.
Words have power. By a word you can build someone up. By a word, you can tear someone down.
"#141: Showdowns (Part 3)" appeared on HopeNet 360.
One of the top issues we hear about from our coaches centers around anxiety.
"#139: Showdowns (Part 1)" appeared on HopeNet 360.
We are made to be imitators.
"#138: Conform Your Life to Transform Your Life" appeared on HopeNet 360.
The least greatest generation?
"#137: Pokemon Go & The Great Millennial Life" appeared on HopeNet 360.
As Amanda searched for relationships and fun in college, she found profound emptiness. This week, she shares her story of hope.
"#136: Hope Within Us" appeared on HopeNet 360.
The headlines rip at the heart of every father. How do we process tragedies like those we see in Orlando?
"#135: We Are Going To Make It" appeared on HopeNet 360.
Sometimes friends can be confusing.
"#134: The Stages of the Friend Zone" appeared on HopeNet 360.
Intimacy is about developing and growing deep bonds.
"#133: The Search for Intimacy" appeared on HopeNet 360.
Be set free from the lies you believe.
"#131: Relational Integrity with Mike Jewell" appeared on HopeNet 360.
What would you add to the list?
"#130: Grad Gifts You Never Knew You Needed" appeared on HopeNet 360.
3 significant moments in the life of Peter give insight to our lives.
"#129: The Epidemic (Part 3)" appeared on HopeNet 360.
Tragedy hit close to home for a few of us.
"#128: Unshakeable" appeared on HopeNet 360.
Jeff Eckart of Claim Your Campus sits down to talk student-led prayer movement. Bri and Lizzy share about the Don't Let Go Campaign.
"#127: Claim Your Campus & Don’t Let Go Campaign" appeared on HopeNet 360.
Let's talk about the role fathers play in their child's development.
"#126: The Epidemic (Part 2)" appeared on HopeNet 360.
It seems, as parents, we’ve forgotten what children actually require in order to grow into happy, responsible adults.
"#125: The Epidemic (Part 1)" appeared on HopeNet 360.
How do you get back into the flow of life when you're just "done?"
"#124: The Daze After Spring Break" appeared on HopeNet 360.
When life feels out of control.
"#123: Get Me Out of This Wild Goose Chase" appeared on HopeNet 360.
Well... what are you going to do about it?
"#122: No Offense, But I’m Offended" appeared on HopeNet 360.
Who you hang with will determine who you become.
"#120: Signs of a Troubled Community" appeared on HopeNet 360.
Your legacy is something to be aware of.
"#119: The Mentor’s Legacy" appeared on HopeNet 360.
Building an atmosphere of mentoring includes encouragement, not empty flattery.
"#118: Fire Tenders Needed" appeared on HopeNet 360.
Great mentors are not know-it-alls.
"#117: Building An Atmosphere of Mentoring (Part 2)" appeared on HopeNet 360.
Mentoring isn't just something we believe in theory. It's foundational to life.
"#116: Building An Atmosphere of Mentoring (Part 1)" appeared on HopeNet 360.
Momentary failure is the same as momentary success. Momentary.
"#115: Reframing Your Life – Success & Failure" appeared on HopeNet 360.
Most of us would rather not talk about it.
"#113: Reframing Your Life – Depression" appeared on HopeNet 360.
Every one of us has a belief system that we live out every day.
"#112: Reframing Your Life – Beliefs" appeared on HopeNet 360.
Wise words from a 17-year-old refugee. Part one on our Reframing Your Life series.
"#111: Reframing Your Life – Teen Refugee Shares His Story" appeared on HopeNet 360.
Merry! Joy! Peace! Cheer! Hope! Fa-la-la-la-laaaa!
"#110: The Empty Chairs At Christmastime" appeared on HopeNet 360.
We have way too much fun on this show.
"#109: Putting the Merry Back In Christmas" appeared on HopeNet 360.
Don't forget to show the most vulnerable ones mercy and grace this Christmas.
"#108: The Empty Chair" appeared on HopeNet 360.
Could Christians do more for refugees?
"#107: America Needs Refugees" appeared on HopeNet 360.
Keep looking at me! I've got something important to say! The life on social media.
"#106: Bullhorns & Whistles" appeared on HopeNet 360.
News flash. Being a Christian is way more than plain red cups.
"#105: Love One Another" appeared on HopeNet 360.
The Church plays a big part of our faith journey when you are a part of the Church.
"#103: On Being The Church" appeared on HopeNet 360.
How does the Bible help you in this new way of living?
"#102: The Bible Is Reliable" appeared on HopeNet 360.
If ever a generation needed to know of the God of the Bible, it's this one.
"#101: What or Who is God?" appeared on HopeNet 360.
100 episodes. That's a lot of conversations.
"#100: The 100th Episode – A Look Back, A Look Ahead" appeared on HopeNet 360.
This week's episode is all about leaving whatever is in the past there and reframing our lives to live for today.
"#099: Leave It All Behind" appeared on HopeNet 360.
Did you know that financial stress is one of the biggest contributors to depression and hopelessness? Finances play a big part in our first-world life. Everybody can’t seem to get enough of the mighty dollar. Yet, it seems we often hear of someone with great wealth settling in bankruptcy court. Debt is crushing this generation […]
"#098: Building Financial Margin" appeared on HopeNet 360.
Burnout. The point of emotional emptiness. Is there a way to make it through life without giving up because of burnout? Creating emotional margin in your life is the first step. Jeff and Dave have some ideas and hope you will start to live with more to give. Subscribe & Support the Podcast Never miss […]
"#097: Creating More Emotional Margin In Life" appeared on HopeNet 360.
You’re likely about to enter one of the busiest weeks of your life. You might not even be hitting the books for another busy school semester, but you could be. Either way, the thought of tomorrow could be either energizing or terrifying. This week, Jeff and DW welcome back Todd (yes, that Todd!) to talk […]
"#096: When Your Life Needs Margin" appeared on HopeNet 360.
Why don't we worry about life before death as much as we do about in the outer galaxies or beyond the grave?
"#095: Life Before Death" appeared on HopeNet 360.
Jake Spielbauer and Mike Ott rejoin Jeff and DW to talk about mentoring as a lifestyle.
"#094: Mentoring As A Lifestyle" appeared on HopeNet 360.
Helping others get out of their fear-induced shells can be difficult work. This week, Jeff and Dave talk about tackling rejection. We've all been left out or betrayed by ones closest to us. The typical response to rejection is by withdrawing into our shell to keep us from further hurt. It's the same thing turtles do when a threat is present. Anyone who's done this knows you can only stay in your shell for so long before it becomes dangerous to our health. At some point we have to get out of our shell. But how? Who will accept me for me?
"#093: Turtles, Tolerance, and Truth" appeared on HopeNet 360.
Anxiety can be defined as a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease, typically about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome. The effects of anxiety are far reaching. But what has anxiety actually cured? Be a somebody who helps get others out of their shell.
"#092: When You Feel Like A Turtle" appeared on HopeNet 360.
How can we stay faithful when we don't feel like it?
"#091: 3 Ways We Should Never Compromise Our Faithfulness" appeared on HopeNet 360.
Prayer is one of the most misunderstood parts about the Christian life.
"#090: Does Prayer Work?" appeared on HopeNet 360.
What does it mean to show charity? Is charity just about dollars and cents?
"#089: Virtuous Living (Charity)" appeared on HopeNet 360.
Before you go flying off the handle this 4th of July, you've gotta listen to this conversation about temperance. Maddy & Raven join Jeff, DW, & Jason.
"#088: Virtuous Living (Temperance)" appeared on HopeNet 360.
Diligence (or careful and persistent work or effort) is not only a key to life success, but something that makes a father truly great.
"#087: Virtuous Living (Diligence)" appeared on HopeNet 360.
Chastity equates to purity, knowledge, wisdom, and honesty. It's not just outward, but also an inward shift.
"#086: Virtuous Living (Chastity)" appeared on HopeNet 360.
is it really possible to be an elite athlete and be humble? What would that look like? This week's episode features two special guests: Jeff and Nancy Swider-Peltz.
"#085: Olympic Humility" appeared on HopeNet 360.
This week on the podcast, Jason and Mike join Jeff and Dave asking the question, "Why do so many young people keep the faith after graduation?"
"#084: Dear Class Of 2015" appeared on HopeNet 360.
As The Avengers: Age of Ultron tears up the box office this month, you can count on kids around the country to buy into the action figures, posters and costumes this year. It would seem that kids love heroes, no matter what their outfit. Jeff, DW and Jason are back with a fun conversation about what the real cost of being a hero entails. Plus, your comments, tweets and emails!
"#083: What Does It Cost To Be A Hero?" appeared on HopeNet 360.
Each day, headlines across the news and social media point to the world being a place of chaos, dysfunction and hopelessness. Lately, it's been news of riots in Ferguson and Baltimore, earthquakes in Nepal and How do we find hope and peace in a time when life is chaotic?
"#082: What To Do When Your Life Is Chaotic" appeared on HopeNet 360.
When you get to a fork in the road, which way you go is important. How do we make decisions that are both good and lasting?
"#081: A Fork In The Road" appeared on HopeNet 360.
DW and I felt terrible that we gave you the most meaningless episode of HopeNet Radio last week. So to make it up to you, we've got the most meaningful episode for you this week. Jason, Terra Kay, and Kristen are back to make sure you only get the very best from Solomon's book of Ecclesiastes.
"#080: The Most Meaningful Episode" appeared on HopeNet 360.
Okay, so maybe it’s not meaningless as we’ve got much to talk about on this week’s episode. This kicks off a series on Ecclesiastes – that book between Proverbs and Song of Songs that many of us skip over after reading the first few verses… “Meaningless, meaningless…” Solomon gives us some interesting thoughts as he […]
"#079: The Most Meaningless Episode" appeared on HopeNet 360.
In a day where social media has revolutionized inter- and intrapersonal relationships, often times we don't say what we mean or even mean what we say.
"#078: Hurt Feelings, Honesty & Forgiveness" appeared on HopeNet 360.
It's like anything in life: you reap what you sow. Be devoted to the right things and your life will be better for it.
"#077: Being Devoted to the Right Things" appeared on HopeNet 360.
Sarah Boes from More Precious Than Rubies (MPTR) is back with Jeff, DW and Jason to talk about this shift and give encouragement to the ones who feel that they might be the last lady or gentleman out there. This is for you!
"#076: Ladies & Gentlemen" appeared on HopeNet 360.
Whether life has been fantabulous for you lately or not, most of us would agree that a good friend helps make things a little more so. Jeff, DW and Jason are back to share some insights about making great friends.
"#075: The Value Of Good Friends" appeared on HopeNet 360.
Spring is in the air! For many teens around America, that also means prom season. Will prom be your ultimate trust bust this year?
"#074: Prom, The Ultimate Trust Bust?" appeared on HopeNet 360.
Jeff and DW head back to the salt mine this week, wrapping up the Love Is series with Jason and Mike. If we say that we love someone, but have little faith that things can change for the better, do we really love? This challenging question is so important and complex, especially after being hurt over and over by someone you love.
"#073: Love is Hopeful" appeared on HopeNet 360.
The Love Is series continues this week with the light topic of honesty. Honestly, it's a huge discussion. Most of us have been disappointed by someone who has lied. Why is that?
"#072: Love is Honest" appeared on HopeNet 360.
The Love Is series continues this week. Being kind to someone who is kind to us is pretty easy. But what about being kind to people who aren't kind to us or others. How are we to respond? Plus, Terra Kay is back on the show this week and has an update from her human trafficking awareness tour during Super Bowl week!
"#071: Love is Kind" appeared on HopeNet 360.
Patience is the first episode in the Love Is series of HopeNet Radio. Over the next few weeks, Jeff, DW and Jason will explore 1 Corinthians 13.
"#070: Love is Patient" appeared on HopeNet 360.
Say no to unrealistic beauty standards. It's time to talk about God's definition of beauty.
"#069: Redefining Beauty" appeared on HopeNet 360.
Fewer moments in life are more embarrassing or frustrating than being fired. Nobody really prepares you for the moment when you are no longer working for a company or organization. And often, both people involved feel a sense of loss and emotional drain. This week, Jeff and DW focus on how to move forward with hope after a firing.
"#068: Work – Life After Being Fired" appeared on HopeNet 360.
We were all created to work. What work is meaningful? Why should we be glad to work? Does God care about the things we put our hands to?
"#067: Work – What You Do Matters" appeared on HopeNet 360.
Human trafficking is a form of modern-day slavery. Together, we can end slavery.
"#066: End Slavery" appeared on HopeNet 360.
You have officially arrived in the future. While most teens aren't getting around on hoverboards quite yet, there's a lot to look forward this year. Featuring a special interview with Terra Kay on Human Trafficking Awareness Day.
"#065: Hope for the Future" appeared on HopeNet 360.
As 2014 comes to a close, it's natural to want to look back and think about the last year. Was your 2014 successful or unsuccessful? If you're like most, it's a combination of both. How do you measure success? That's the topic of conversation this week on the Podcast.
"#064: 8 Life Hacks of Successful People" appeared on HopeNet 360.
Merry Christmas from Jeff, DW, Jason and the crew of HopeNet Radio! This week's episode is all about experiencing true joy this year.
"#063: 6 Attitudes That Will Steal Your Joy" appeared on HopeNet 360.
What if you already had every gift you needed in life? Tonight's show is all about the ways that God has given us gifts that won't lose their shine.
"#062: Be A Regifter" appeared on HopeNet 360.
You pick the topic this week on the show! Jeff & DW take your questions and topics and talk about what you've been hoping to hear us discuss.
"#061: Ask Me Anything" appeared on HopeNet 360.
This week on HopeNet Radio, we're discussing the effects of thanksliving - kindness through acts of service. We believe that living thankfully results in acting thankful toward others.
"#060: Kindness by Serving [Thanksliving]" appeared on HopeNet 360.
This month, Jeff & DW will break down this word and help you live a life that's thankful every day. The series is called "Thanksliving." We've got the "N" for you this week!
"#059: Never Not Thankful [Thanksliving]" appeared on HopeNet 360.
This month, Jeff & DW will break down this word and help you live a life that's thankful every day. The series is called "Thanksliving." We've got the "A" for you this week!
"#058: Attitude [Thanksliving]" appeared on HopeNet 360.
T.H.A.N.K.S. This month, Jeff & DW will break down this word and help you live a life that's thankful every day. The series is called "Thanksliving."
"#057: Heart [Thanksliving]" appeared on HopeNet 360.
T.H.A.N.K.S. This month, Jeff & DW will break down this word and help you live a life that's thankful every day. The series is called "Thanksliving." Our time is our greatest resource. What do you spend your time being thankful for?
"#056: Time [Thanksliving]" appeared on HopeNet 360.
This week on HopeNet Radio, Jeff, DW, and Terra talk about the secret life of today’s young women and how to stand up for what’s pure and true!
"#055: The Secret Life of Teen Girls" appeared on HopeNet 360.
In a sexually saturated culture, what is right and what is wrong in dating? Today's young people hear mixed messages about intimacy. We've got answers on tonight's show.
"#054: A Sexually Pure Generation" appeared on HopeNet 360.
What does it mean to live out your faith? Isn't it enough to just believe in God? What are some ways you put your faith into action each day?
"#053: Faith In Action" appeared on HopeNet 360.
Pride gets us into trouble. Self-centeredness, jealousy/envy, strife seems to be everywhere. We have to learn how to love selflessly and to be humble.
"#052: Break My Pride" appeared on HopeNet 360.
Life is so full of temporary things. That's why when we hope in things that are of this world, the hope only lasts for a short time. Tonight on the show, Jeff, DW, Jason and Terra Kay discuss how we can have an unending hope.
"#051: Some Things Don’t Change" appeared on HopeNet 360.
This week, we interview Jason Kaat, the North Central Region Coordinator of the National Network of Youth Ministries, about See You At The Pole™. See You At The Pole is this Wednesday before school at your flagpole!
"#050: Stand Up, Step Out" appeared on HopeNet 360.
Tonight, we kick off year 2 of HopeNet Radio! Listen in and join the HopeNet Radio TweetBack every Sunday. Jason & Terra join Jeff & DW on this episode.
"#049: Purpose, Passion, Position, Perseverance" appeared on HopeNet 360.
What is peace? What isn’t peace? Have you ever noticed how we think certain things or ideas will bring peace into our lives only to find out that we’re still miserable and anxious? Jeff and Dave unpack this idea about how to find and keep peace as an active part of your life. Subscribe & […]
"#048: Peace Out" appeared on HopeNet 360.
On this week's edition of HopeNet Radio, Kristen returns to talk about things she wishes her parents knew before she made a destructive choice that almost took her life.
"#047: Things I Wish My Parents Knew" appeared on HopeNet 360.
Kristen Jane Anderson shares the things she wished she knew before making a destructive decision that nearly cost her life.
"#046: Things I Wish I Knew" appeared on HopeNet 360.
“To the pure, all things are pure, but to the defiled and unbelieving, nothing is pure; but both their minds and their consciences are defiled. They profess to know God, but they deny him by their works. They are detestable, disobedient, unfit for any good work.” – Titus 1:15-16 What does your life profess? Do […]
"#045: Professing & Confessing" appeared on HopeNet 360.
Tonight, two youth pastors join Jeff and DW on the show! Michael Ott, Student Ministries Pastor at Graceway Fellowship, and Jordan Wind, Youth Pastor at Heartland Church.
"#044: Do Not Conform" appeared on HopeNet 360.
We have a hard time separating the American Dream from real Christianity - or vice versa. Tonight, Jeff & DW welcome Terra K back to the show to continue the discussion on happiness.
"#043: Life, Liberty & The Pursuit of Happiness" appeared on HopeNet 360.
With all that we have available to us in America, why is this not a happier place?
"#042: A Happier Place?" appeared on HopeNet 360.
How often have you heard the words from a guy you know who has young children say, "I just want to be the dad that I wish I had"? I've heard this phrase often.
"#041: Be the Dad You Wish You Had" appeared on HopeNet 360.
Jeff & DW share their thoughts on the tragic story out of Isla Vista, Calif. involving Elliot Rodger and how we can reach out to young people who believe their life is hopeless.
"#040: Reaching the Elliots of the world" appeared on HopeNet 360.
Kristen Jane Anderson is back on the show! Bill Van Kirk shares about Ultimate Frisbee Nights for teens starting later this month.
"#039: Ultimate Intentionality" appeared on HopeNet 360.
What will you do this summer to intentionally get the most out of summer?
"#038: Getting the Most Out of Summer" appeared on HopeNet 360.
Does a big mistake thwart God's plan for our lives? We have a tendency to feel that "if only I would've/wouldn't have__________, God would still be able to use me." Is this really true? How can I know if I'm really God's "Plan A?"
"#037: Am I God’s Plan A?" appeared on HopeNet 360.
Happy Mother's Day to moms out there. Jeff, Dave, Kyle and Todd welcome Sandy Hartman to the show tonight to talk to a real-life mom about real-life challenges being a mom.
"#036: Real Life Moms" appeared on HopeNet 360.
It's normal to be angry, just not all the time. If you find yourself being angry a lot of the time, it's time to talk.
"#035: You Mad Bro?" appeared on HopeNet 360.
We've made up excuses. We've told white lies. We've fabricated stories to cover our butts. What's the funniest or worst excuse/white lies/fabrication you've come up with?
"#034: That Sounded Better In My Head" appeared on HopeNet 360.
Ever catch yourself daydreaming some days? What do you daydream about? Where do dreams come from? How can we know what they mean?
"#033: Your dreams can come true" appeared on HopeNet 360.
Life is filled with moments that impact our lives forever, but we often don't realize it. Whenever difficulty comes, it's our nature to resist, deflect, or flat out run from it.
"#032: Significant Moments" appeared on HopeNet 360.
Lee Maize joins Jeff & Dave on tonight's episode of HopeNet Radio to share his story of finding hope after an abusive past.
"#031: A Shattered Past" appeared on HopeNet 360.
Jeff & Dave tackle some of life's big questions that require an answer.
"#030: Big Questions" appeared on HopeNet 360.
Death is real. How should we talk about it? Is there any hope in the midst of all this pain?
"#029: On Death & Life" appeared on HopeNet 360.
Conversations Save Lives. Jeff & Dave talk a little about why we do this show. Kyle & Todd help us uncover some of the top 100 things on Twitter that people are giving up for Lent.
"#028: Why we do this show" appeared on HopeNet 360.
Dan Herod of Youth Alive Wisconsin/Northern Michigan sits down with Jeff & Dave tonight on HopeNet Radio.
"#027: Dan Herod & Youth Alive" appeared on HopeNet 360.
Tonight on HopeNet Radio: What's the most bogus "fact" you've used in an argument?
"#026: Chuck Norris, Conflict & Fighting for the Truth" appeared on HopeNet 360.
3 guys proved God could save them from fire. If you've been going through a time where it seems like fire is all around you, listen to this show and be inspired!
"#025: Going through the fire" appeared on HopeNet 360.
Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.
"Moment of Hope | Feb 21, 2014" appeared on HopeNet 360.
So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.
"Moment of Hope | Feb 20, 2014" appeared on HopeNet 360.
Do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world, love for the Father is not in them. The world and its desires pass away, but whoever does the will of God lives forever.
"Moment of Hope | Feb 19, 2014" appeared on HopeNet 360.
As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts.
"Moment of Hope | Feb 18, 2014" appeared on HopeNet 360.
There is a way that appears to be right, but in the end it leads to death.
"Moment of Hope | Feb 17, 2014" appeared on HopeNet 360.
Kristen Jane Anderson returns to the show this week! Kristen lost both of her legs in a suicide attempt and now speaks to young people to tell of how God transformed her life. This week, Kristen had the chance to speak to over 100 students in Milwaukee. Check out her Facebook Page. Kristen’s Website Jeff […]
"#024: If Those Who Reach Could Touch: Kristen Anderson" appeared on HopeNet 360.
As we wrap up our series on having a Kingdom Agenda in 2014, we’re opening our mailbag tonight and tackling 2 very common questions we get. Check out the show and share your thoughts. Plus, meet us out the new Conversations Saves Lives Blog! The Kingdom Agenda: Life Under God by Tony Evans Post by HopeNet 360. […]
"#022: Rediscovering Joy" appeared on HopeNet 360.
Tonight, Jeff and Dave welcome Kyle and Todd back to the show to talk about jigsaw puzzles. Life is a big jigsaw puzzle and often times we don’t see the full picture. We’ve got these pieces and we’re not sure what to do with them. Check out the show and hear some thoughts. Plus, check […]
"#021: Jigsaw Puzzle Thinking" appeared on HopeNet 360.
Dr. Tim Durkee joins Jeff & DW on the show tonight to talk about teen rebellion. Is it just a phase or is there more to it? An attitude that starts little can lead to some bigger troubles if you’re not careful. Article on adolescent/teen rebellion Subscribe & Support the Podcast Never miss an […]
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Starting this week, our theme on HopeNet Radio is about having a “Kingdom Agenda” in 2014. What do we mean by that? What does that look like in our life? Tune in all this month! 1 John 2:15-17 says: “Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, […]
"#019: Made to Last" appeared on HopeNet 360.
Break out your kazoos and sparkling grape juice! 2013 is out. 2014 is moving in. It’s a new year and Jeff & Dave want to help you ring it in right. On the show… Jeff introduces the “YOLO FOMO Syndrome.” Dave answers the question, “What do I do if my New Year’s plans suddenly change […]
"#018: Show the Goliaths Who You Are" appeared on HopeNet 360.
This Sunday on HopeNet Radio, Jeff & Dave ask, “What does your Christmas look like?” Plus… The Christmas Story – Luke 2 Thank you, Soldiers! Intentional Christmas planning Merry Christmas from the entire HopeNet 360 & HopeNet Radio team! Subscribe & Support the Podcast Never miss an episode. Subscribe to the podcast for free on […]
"#017: Recapturing Christmas" appeared on HopeNet 360.
“What is God’s vision for my life?” Sixty seconds in one minute. Sixty minutes in one hour. Twenty-four hours in one day. 365 days in one year. One life to live. Have you ever thought about what your vision is for your life? Most of us would think about careers, starting family, what kind of […]
"#016: Vision for Your Life" appeared on HopeNet 360.
Two incredible interviews tonight on HopeNet Radio. On the first half of the show, Dr. Tim Durkee joins us to talk about women’s health issues. A practicing gynecologist and professor at the university level, Dr. Tim talks about how living life in a way that honors God benefits your health. Here’s a couple highlights of […]
"#015: Healthy Living & Reaching Out Online" appeared on HopeNet 360.
On this special Thanksgiving edition of HopeNet Radio, Dave, Jeff, Kyle, and Todd talk about what it means to be thankful and how to find ways to have an attitude of gratitude when you might not feel it. Thanksgiving can be a difficult time of year for many. If you have a difficult time with […]
"#014: Attitude of Gratitude" appeared on HopeNet 360.
Kristen Jane Anderson sits down with Jeff and Dave to share her story of tragedy and hope on HopeNet Radio. Kristen attempted to take her life at age 17, but God had other plans. Overwhelmed by wave after wave of emotional trauma, Kristen Anderson no longer wanted to live. One January night, determined to end […]
"#013: Life In Spite of Me: Kristen Jane Anderson" appeared on HopeNet 360.
4 people. 4 adoption stories. November is Adoption Awareness Month. Listen to James, Sam, Dave C, and Steve share their adoption stories on this episode of HopeNet Radio. As an outsider, I’m guilty of thinking that the adoption process is usually smooth and that, as long as you go through a good adoption agency, you […]
"#012: Adoption Stories" appeared on HopeNet 360.
Tonight on HopeNet Radio, DW, Jeff, Kyle & Todd share the top 10 ways to ruin Thanksgiving. While this time of year can bring up so many different emotions, we want to have fun, but also address the pain that often comes up around the holidays. Subscribe & Support the Podcast Never miss an episode. […]
"#011: Top 10 Ways to Ruin Thanksgiving" appeared on HopeNet 360.
Disappointment comes when our expectations aren't met. Naturally, our response is usually frustration, anger, sadness, or a combination of all 3. Tonight's conversation is all about how to have healthy expectations in life.
"#010: Anger & Unmet Expectations" appeared on HopeNet 360.
As I drive through neighborhoods this time of year, I see witches, ghosts, skeletons, black cats, zombies and pumpkins carved into monsters. Tombstones decorate front yards with white, fuzzy spider webs. Some are just downright spooky!
All the costumes and candy aside, this is a really dark time of year. And if we're not wise, it can be downright demonic. Halloween is really not a Christian sort of holiday. You could make a case as to why Christians should not participate in it since it has such dark spiritual overtones to it. In fact, that argument has already been hashed out pretty well already. Dave and I want to take a different approach and ask questions that steer the conversation to talk evangelism. Spiritual things matter. Everybody is searching for answers to things they can't explain.
"#009: Christians are afraid of Halloween? #HNR" appeared on HopeNet 360.
Now, before we take a pessimistic (read: hopeless) point of view here, let's be clear that there are many good men out there yet who need to be awoken in their stone-cold hearts. In case you missed the beginning of this conversation on HopeNet Radio, you can listen to the podcast here and start about midway through it. While this is not a new issue, it's one worth talking about because we're seeing a society of men who:
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detach or disown their families
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are addicted
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don't know how to be good husbands/fathers/friends
We're here to help! Then, on the 2nd half of the show, we're talking about our society's fascination with dark spiritual things. Plus, we're reading your emails, Facebook posts, & tweets!
"#008: Where have all the good men gone?" appeared on HopeNet 360.
Tonight on HopeNet Radio, Jeff & Dave read your "Dear Me" letters and share their own. Plus, we're opening up the conversation that will continue into next week about where all the good men have gone. Good men are hard to come by today. It seems every man is falling to pornography and addictions of all kinds. Many are hesitant to lead and are withdrawn from the family life. Something has to change. What does it mean to be a good man today? It's time for our men to "man up" and realize our God-given responsibilities. Plus your emails, comments & tweets!
"#007: Dear Me Letters" appeared on HopeNet 360.
Well, it's official. We've completed our first month of shows on HopeNet Radio. That being said, we're far from done. There is so much more in store and we've only begun to peel away the layers and the lies that are out there telling young people that their life is insignificant and meaningless. This world desperately needs to know the hope God brings and our hope is to help you help others find hope!
Tonight on HopeNet Radio: Are guys today prolonging adulthood too much? When does a person grow out of adolescence? Is there a certain age or is it different for everybody? Dave & Jeff address these topics and are joined by Andrew Schwab of Project 86. Plus, your emails, tweets, and comments!
"#006: Are you living like a Tin Soldier?" appeared on HopeNet 360.
Today's world is confusing. What does it mean to live life to the fullest? This Sunday on HopeNet Radio, Jeff & Dave are talking about how to live life to the fullest and what that really means. The world has so many different ideas, often using methods that inflate or numb our present realities (ie drugs, alcohol, etc). But maybe there's a better way that doesn't lead to a world of hurt, isolation and hopelessness. In the Bible, Jonah had a much different picture of what his life should look like. Yet, he found out the hard way that he couldn't outrun God. Perhaps we were meant to live with abandon.
"#005: Live With Abandon" appeared on HopeNet 360.
Tonight, it's open conversation on HopeNet Radio! Jeff & Dave are talking about what YOU want to talk about. A free-for-all, if you will. Send in your thoughts and questions during the show. We'll be posting links and thoughts on this post as the show goes on.
"#004: It’s Open Conversation Night" appeared on HopeNet 360.
Technology has always helped societies advance in different ways throughout the centuries. Though, very few technologies have truly impacted the entire world like the Internet, television, computers and telephones. With such things comes great responsibility.
This week on HopeNet Radio, Dave and Jeff want to know how technology has impacted your family. Does your family have rules or limits on what things you allow in your home or do you let each person determine those things for themselves?
"#003: How does technology change the face of bullies?" appeared on HopeNet 360.
Tonight's theme "Have No Regrets" is a theme that is very familiar up at Silver Birch Ranch. To have regrets is human. Tonight, we're asking a few questions:
What makes someone successful?
Was there a time in your life that you wish you had experience in handling this point in your life?
Should we have regrets in life?
"#002: Have No Regrets #HNR" appeared on HopeNet 360.
HopeNet Radio debut show! Everybody has a story. We've all gone through struggles and some of us have been to hell and back when it comes to life situations. We're not glorifying those events or maybe how we've handled it poorly tonight, but rather laying the foundation to what is going to be able to sustain you through any difficulty, failure, or seemingly impossible situation in life.
"#001: Stories: What’s Yours?" appeared on HopeNet 360.