Where There Is Hope: Recent Episodes
Where There is Hope
Have you ever felt there is no way forward? Giants can do that to us. They block everything in our view and keep us from seeing the light ahead. Join us in this episode as we discuss David and Goliath, and the courage and hope of David.
Because God doesn’t give us every detail, doesn’t always do what we want Him to do, and because God doesn’t tell us his plans for our lives, Faith, Submission, and Trust are challenges for Christians. Study along with us as we discuss how we can better show our love and devotion to God.
Check out the first half of this episode if you have not, otherwise enjoy the second half of this episode, where we discuss Jesus' attitude during His temptation with Curtis and Amy Harrington!
In this special episode we sit down with the Harrington's to discuss Jesus' example during His Temptation, and how He relied on the Word of God to get Him through trying times. Join us in this first part of our study!
The nation of Israel had lost all hope. They were being sent into captivity and all sense of a future was disappearing. But God provides hope through His prophet Ezekiel!
Join us in this episode as we look at Ezekiel 37 and the Hope of Restoration.
Is it more important to protect the rights of the individual or to protect the collective good? Not surprisingly, what society does is different than what the Bible says. In this episode we consider the biblical principles of Individualism vs. Collectivism.
What should transformed Christians look like? How do we change? What things do we move on from? In this episode we look at Paul’s letter to the Ephesians and his instructions to them regarding their Christian transformation.
Satan uses many tactics to pull us away from our Father, but one of the most effective is shifting our focus from our abundance to our lack. It’s a tactic he first used in the Garden of Eden and one he tried to use on Jesus.
What is the purpose of our work? How did work come about? How should Christians behave when working? Join us as we discuss navigating the atmosphere of a working environment as a Christian. We are joined in this episode by Jon and Brittany Whitaker, a married couple who each work in different professions and bring great perspectives to our conversation. Join us for the second half of this discussion!
What is the purpose of our work? How did work come about? How should Christians behave when working? Join us as we discuss navigating the atmosphere of a working environment as a Christian. We are joined in this episode by Jon and Brittany Whitaker, a married couple who each work in different professions and bring great perspectives to our conversation. Join us for the first half of this discussion!
Jonah famously tried to avoid preaching to Nineveh because he was afraid God would be merciful and they would repent. Are there groups of people we believe are unworthy of God’s love? Do we avoid preaching to lost souls like Jonah did?
How should we handle ourselves when we search for truth? What are the important elements of identifying truth. Join us as we discuss the Christian’s quest for truth. Regarding the class mentioned in this episode, here is a link to the class on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLb3-u2dfEJyp5cXHNJYtsWbNoiISbFg7u&si=mafTdf-OjUcd8WFD
We may often feel what we do doesn’t make an impact. We doubt the power of one. Yet the Bible is full of accounts of individuals that make large impacts, both positively and negatively.
Do you ever feel you are beyond saving? Is there any hope? Come study with us as we take a closer look at Mark 5.
The call for Christians to be different from those in the world around us is inarguable. How then should we differentiate ourselves? Explore some biblical answers to this question on this episode of WTIH.
What routines and disciplines can cause growth in a child of God? We are joined by Wes Oliver to discuss an October 2023 article on five disciplines of discipleship.
https://www.impactus.org/articles/the-5-habits-of-a-spiritually-growing-christian/
What routines and disciplines can cause growth in a child of God? We are joined by Wes Oliver to discuss an October 2023 article on five disciplines of discipleship.
https://www.impactus.org/articles/the-5-habits-of-a-spiritually-growing-christian/
Jesus had many different healings which made a big impact on people’s lives. One of the biggest of these was the healing of the paralytic man. In this episode, we discuss the healing of the paralytic, the power of good friends, and how this applies to us today.
While we know the importance of contentment, there is an unanswered question: what do we need before we will be content? How much is enough?
What does it mean to be the salt of the world? In this episode, we sit down with Erik Borlaug, evangelist at West End church of Christ and discuss the Christian’s role in being the salt of the earth.
When Jesus healed ten needy lepers, only one stopped to give thanks to God before going on to restore his place in society. How often are we like the Other Nine? How can we be more like this thankful man?
In this episode, we discuss the healing at the Pool of Bethesda described in John 5. Join us as we discuss this miracle.
Join us as we examine Jesus’ claim the Son of Man will be lifted up just as the Bronze Serpent was lifted up in the wilderness (John 3).
There’s a fine line between having confidence in our walk with God and becoming casual or complacent. What can be done to keep us in the right frame of mind?
Heartbreak is a real and often serious thing. What does the Bible tell us about the broken-hearted? Does God have a response?
Do you let your appetite control you? Join us as we discuss the power of appetites, and how it can drastically change your life.
The weight of our sin can be overwhelming to us. But God doesn’t intend to crush us, rather, he provides hope for even the most desperate of situations.
While Jesus was being crucified one of the thieves being crucified beside him showed tremendous courage to speak up in defense of the innocent Jesus. What he said still resonates today.
The Bible provides a lot of wisdom when it comes to the use of our tongue. What are the dangers of the tongues? How can I use my tongue for good? Join us as we discuss the tongue, and attempt to answer these questions.
Saying Jesus lived a perfect life ought to remind us of so much more than his sinlessness. As a masterful teacher, bringer of compassion, and admonished of injustice, Jesus shows complete perfection.
Within the episode, we referenced this Ted Newell article What Kind of Teacher is Jesus from the Crossway website. It's worth a read.
Jesus displays His power to the disciples as they are out in the thick of it, and He reminds them & us that we need only look to Him.
In Psalm 23. David guides us through peaceful meadows, dark valleys, and a close meeting with enemies. Through each situation God comforts, protects, and promises goodness and mercy.
Where are your priorities set? What do you find most important? Where does God fit in the picture of your life? Join us in this episode as we take a look at God’s place in our lives.
What should Christians focus on to better ourselves for Christ? What if we are stuck spinning our wheels? Join us as we discuss 2 Peter 1:3-10 in this episode.
Christians may wrestle with all sorts of fears, but ‘eternal fear’ shouldn’t be one of them. Fear wasn’t intended to be part of God’s perfect creation. What has he done to solve this problem?
How should the Christian react to real life violence in our society? Is there ever an appropriate time to embrace and celebrate violence? For a different and deeper conversation on this topic, check out the Radically Christian Bible Study Podcast two-part series linked below.
https://radicallychristian.com/should-christians-use-violence-part-one/
https://radicallychristian.com/should-christians-use-violence-part-two/
Unconditional service in the face of opposition is a big part of being a Christian. Join us in this episode as we discuss Jesus’ example in John 13.
In the healing of a lame man in Acts 3, the apostles Peter and John reveal an astonishing truth about God’s ability to restore. The story serves as a foretaste of what Christians can expect in the afterlife.
Salt has many uses in the Old Testament and New Testament. Join us as we take a look at the uses for Salt and our call to be the Salt of the Earth. Lexham Bible Dictionary was used as a reference for this episode to help understand the uses of Salt in the Bible.
Jesus uses the Parable of the Unforgiving Servant to give us perspective on the incalculable debt we have been forgiven, and to teach us the comparatively meager debt we are asked to forgive.
In Luke 9:57-62, we see the intensity of discipleship revealed. Three different encounters give us insight into what it means to be a disciple of Christ.
We often fall victim to feeling like we’re unworthy of God’s love, don’t we? While the Bible advises humility, it also has a lot to say about our value. It’s time that we take a proper assessment of our worth according to the master appraiser.
Join us as we discuss Lukewarm attitudes among Christians, and what we can do to combat it. In this episode, we reference a book called “Crazy Love” by Francis Chan. It can be found at your local library, book store, or purchased online should you wish to read it or study further.
The apostles healed many people after Jesus ascended to the Father in heaven. But something else they did was emphasized.
Join us as we discuss the God of wonders. The God of Abraham, the God of Moses, the God of David, and the God of Mary.
“You have wings because everyone gave you a feather” is a beautiful expression that encourages us to keep going when things are difficult. What does it mean to persevere? Why should we?
Being Christlike in the workplace is challenge, but one that we cannot ignore. We explore some practical advice for being a godly worker.
In this episode we discuss the book of Jonah and what can be learned from the prophet and his attitude towards God.
24 hour news networks, doom-scrolling, gossip…the habit of focusing on bad news is pervasive in our culture. What damage is this doing to us spiritually? Can we change it?
On this episode of WTIH, we explore the I Am statements of Jesus, and how they can bring us comfort and hope.
When Christian marriages follow the instructions from Jesus and the apostles Paul and Peter, then they are held in honor. How vital is this? Jon and Travis discuss all of this and more.
What Jesus did on the cross was an act of free-will, making that sacrifice infinitely more impactful. It is enough to save humanity and more than enough to change our perspective on what God’s love truly means.
In this episode we discuss the uses of “the hour” in the book of John, and how Jesus uses them. Much of the inspiration for this episode was taken from Tim Keller’s sermon “Lord of the Wine” which can be listened to hear: https://podcast.gospelinlife.com/e/lord-of-the-wine-1584235401/
Can our accumulation of stuff, activities, work, and other things get in the way of our spiritual growth? Guest host Lindsey McCarty talks with us about having Intentionally Less.
Inspired by Timothy Keller’s book, “Prodigal God,” guest host Kim Windom leads us through a discussion of the spirit of elder son in the parable of the prodigal son.
Like the good surprise in a fairy tale, the Bible is full of stories where God’s salvation arrives just in time. Wes Oliver joins us as guest host.
Join us as we discuss the term Salvation as seen in the Old and New Testaments, and as we look at what it means to us today.
The word gospel is used a lot, and not just in religious settings. It’s used in cliches and idioms. But what the gospel is has life-changing implications for all of us.
Join us in this episode as we discuss the church in the New Testament. We will look at what the meaning of the word church is, what we see the church doing in the New Testament, and what some metaphors for the church are.
Who is Jesus? Did he actually exist? What proof do we have? What did he do? And if all the Bible has to say about Jesus is true, what does that mean for us?
The most important force in the universe is love. It is ever present throughout the Bible and transcends all boundaries. Study with us as we uncover what the Bible teaches about love. In this episode we continue our discussion of love as it appears in the New Testament.
The most important force in the universe is love. It is ever present throughout the Bible and transcends all boundaries. Study with us as we uncover what the Bible teaches about love.
Following up on our discussion of what is heaven, we examine what the Bible has to say about hell? Why does it exist? Who is there now? What will happen to those who go to hell?
Join us as we discuss the meanings of Heaven and Hell in the Bible.
For additional resources… check out Francis Chan’s book “Erasing Hell”. It provides an interesting overview of what the Old Testament understanding of Hell is.
We conclude our discussion on sin by focusing on what the New Testament has to teach us. Within the discussion we consider when one should worry about sin and what to do about it.
Join us as we discuss the meaning of sin, and how mankind understood it in the Bible. Some resources I mentioned in the episode are listed below.
The Bible Project - Khata: https://youtu.be/aNOZ7ocLD74
The Bible Project - Avon: https://youtu.be/w1zkwkI9oAw
The Bible Project - Pesha: https://youtu.be/cq-r9FFN5ew
We wrap up our discussion of how the Bible was established and discuss ways to approach Bible study.
We consider why the Bible exists, who wrote it, what it’s useful for, translations, the canon, and more.
Join us as we seek to answer the question “Who is God?”.
Here are some additional resources for study on this topic…
- BibleProject Podcast Episode #114, titled ”The Trinity & God’s Identity” (55 minutes). Here is an Apple Podcast Link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-trinity-gods-identity-god-21/id1050832450?i=1000425939567
- Bible Project Video on God (Approximately 8 minutes). Here is a YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/eAvYmE2YYIU
- Timothy Keller Gospel In Life Podcast Episode # 783, titled “The Glory of the Triune God”. Here is an Apple Podcast Link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-glory-of-the-triune-god/id352660924?i=1000577653404
Here is the link for a book which was referenced in the discussion, but is not necessarily about answering the question “Where is God?”.
- “Church History, Volume One: From Christ to the Pre-Reformation: The Rise and Growth of the Church in Its Cultural, Intellectual, and Political Context“ - https://www.amazon.com/Church-History-One-Pre-Reformation-Intellectual/dp/0310516560/ref=pd_bxgy_img_sccl_1/137-6113464-6514732?pd_rd_w=7nUKn&content-id=amzn1.sym.7757a8b5-874e-4a67-9d85-54ed32f01737&pf_rd_p=7757a8b5-874e-4a67-9d85-54ed32f01737&pf_rd_r=GPCYWY9916XA6DVXEPQ4&pd_rd_wg=LfiZC&pd_rd_r=3e092795-9357-4336-8911-545eb519fe58&pd_rd_i=0310516560&psc=1
If you wish to contact us, please send us an email at WTIHope@gmail.com.
Join us as we seek to answer the question “Who is God?”.
Here are some additional resources for study on this topic…
- BibleProject Podcast Episode #114, titled ”The Trinity & God’s Identity” (55 minutes). Here is an Apple Podcast Link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-trinity-gods-identity-god-21/id1050832450?i=1000425939567
- Bible Project Video on God (Approximately 8 minutes). Here is a YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/eAvYmE2YYIU
- Timothy Keller Gospel In Life Podcast Episode # 783, titled “The Glory of the Triune God”. Here is an Apple Podcast Link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-glory-of-the-triune-god/id352660924?i=1000577653404
Here is the link for a book which was referenced in the discussion, but is not necessarily about answering the question “Where is God?”.
- “Church History, Volume One: From Christ to the Pre-Reformation: The Rise and Growth of the Church in Its Cultural, Intellectual, and Political Context“ - https://www.amazon.com/Church-History-One-Pre-Reformation-Intellectual/dp/0310516560/ref=pd_bxgy_img_sccl_1/137-6113464-6514732?pd_rd_w=7nUKn&content-id=amzn1.sym.7757a8b5-874e-4a67-9d85-54ed32f01737&pf_rd_p=7757a8b5-874e-4a67-9d85-54ed32f01737&pf_rd_r=GPCYWY9916XA6DVXEPQ4&pd_rd_wg=LfiZC&pd_rd_r=3e092795-9357-4336-8911-545eb519fe58&pd_rd_i=0310516560&psc=1
If you wish to contact us, please send us an email at WTIHope@gmail.com.
Hi Everyone! We are ending season 1 with 25 episodes, and will plan to be back with season 2 sometime in Fall 2022.
Come study with us as we look at Jesus’ Compassion for others, and consider how we can implement it in our daily lives.
In this episode, we take a look at John 1 & Genesis 1, and discuss the meaning of the word “Word”.
Why does it feel so unnatural to be alone? Because God made us for relationships! How so? Why?
Evil things have been done in the name of God. What prevents a Christian from weaponizing God’s Word?
In this episode we discuss the parable of the Prodigal, and how we are to deal with brothers and sisters who turn away from God.
God chooses the lowly and seemingly unqualified to do great things. Why does he do this? What does it mean for us?
During this episode we discuss the joy exhibited by those experiencing Jesus’ birth. We then consider the calling for the Christian, and how we are to exhibit joy in our lives.
Guilt is a valuable feeling, but it takes more than a guilty conscience to spur meaningful spiritual change.
In this episode, we discuss Paul’s statement to the Corinthians in 2 Corinthians 4 about the Christians having treasure stored in a jars of clay.
What kind of relationship does God want with us? We take a look at how the Bible describes God’s desired closeness with His people.
In this episode, we look at Job and the tragedy that occurs in his life. We question our own foundations and consider the impact the foundation has upon personal growth.
We discuss Martha’s statements of faith in Jesus after the death of her brother Lazarus.
Where should we place our confidence? We examine the lives of a couple of people in the Bible who had confidence issues. Where do you put your confidence?
Self-control is critical to being a better person and being more pleasing to God. How do you get there? We offer some ideas to get you started.
Have you ever felt like a fraud in your faith? Are those who struggle normal, weak, or simply hypocrites?
This episode we discuss how Christians are to act towards those who don’t care for us. We discuss some Biblical examples of people who displayed strong character and consider how we can display it in our own lives.
Feelings of isolation and loneliness are not uncommon. But should a Christian feel that way?
We discuss God’s unconditional love and the implications it has for Christians and mankind. Some of the passages mentioned are:
John 3:16 Romans 5 Romans 8 1 John 4:19 Galatians 5:22 1 Corinthians 13
In this episode, we discuss FOMO also termed as the Fear Of Missing Out. How does this impact the Christian, and is this something new?
Here is a link to the book which is mentioned in this episode: 12 Ways Your Phone is Changing You (By: Tony Reinke) : https://www.amazon.com/Ways-Your-Phone-Changing-You/dp/B06Y1GMWF5/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1U7B7HOCVDEJT&keywords=12+ways+your+phone+is+changing+you&qid=1645500678&sprefix=12+ways+your+phone+is+changing+you%2Caps%2C81&sr=8-1
Jon & Travis explore the weight of Jesus's words about the death of his dear friend Lazarus. Consider Jesus's emotional reaction to death and how our illness/death is not permanent.