Candy Gibbs's Podcast

This week, tune in as Candy shares with Freedom Fellowship the scope of impact that Hope Choice is having in and around our community. She brings a ministry update while also challenging us to adjust our expectations - not to rest in an outcome but rather in the Lord Himself. We will remain anchored no matter the storm when our hope is set firmly on the one who never changes. 

In order see heaven in earth, we have to ask the Lord to help is see as he sees. We have to see HIM clearly. Romans 15:13 tells us, "May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit." 

The Word doesn't say, "as you trust in your job" "as you trust in that outcome or that relationship..." It clearly describes what the result of trusting Him is -- Hope. And not just hope, but hope overflowing! When we get distracted and our eyes on all the things around us,  we completely miss the “end game” of bringing heaven to earth, we miss Him. 

This is an invitation to lift your eyes, to choose to shift your perspective, and begin to see Him and your circumstances through HIs eyes. 

In this week's episode, Jake brings a timely reminder of what our "End Game" is as followers of Christ - to bring Heaven to Earth. Jake discusses some practical ways we can walk out Heaven on Earth in our daily lives - through daily time with the Lord, walking in step with The Spirit, and time spent in the Word of God. Knowing the Bible and believing it are two very different things. We mustn’t settle for mediocre faith when heaven lives inside of us. The Word tells us in Romans 8:11, "The Spirit of God, who raised Jesus from the dead, lives in you!" 

This is a call to move from shallow waters and into the deeper things of God. You'll be inspired to walk out your faith boldly - to bring Heaven to Earth. Allf or His glory! 

"May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope."
– Romans 15:13

In the final message of the series, Candy expounds on the practical steps to overcome loss, disappointment and unmet expectation by releasing them to the Lord. On the other side of surrender waits hope & joy. Are you willing to let go and allow Hiim to write the story of your life? 

You can trust Him. He always gets the victory and He is faithful. 

May we trust in the God of all hope,  see as He sees, and navigate even the most painful of circumstances with hope and joy! 

"May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope."
– Romans 15:13

In part 2 of the three part series, Candy dives into the topic Disappointment - how to identify and navigate any that have stolen your hope & joy. 

You'll be challenged to release the disappointments you've endured, see them through the eyes of the Lord, and to trust in the God of all hope and joy again!

"May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope."
– Romans 15:13

Disappointment, loss, and unmet expectations are inevitable, but it was never intended to be a place we take up residence. In part 1, sharing personal examples, Candy dives into the topic unmet expectations - how to identify and navigate any that have stolen your hope & joy. 

In this 3 Part series, you'll learn how to trust in the God of all hope, to see as He sees, and how to navigate even the most painful of circumstances with hope and joy! 

We are His beloved children and He has abounding hope awaiting us - a life in which we thrive and not simply survive!

In this week's episode, Candy shares the two critical aspects of following Jesus - willingness and obedience. Looking at the miracle of Lazarus, our faith is challenged by the question: are we willing to trust Him only if He does "it" the way I think He should? Oftentimes, we are willing, but lack the action of stepping out in complete faith and obedience. The life of a believer requires we take Him at His Word, even when it doesn't look how we want or expect or when He doesn't do it the way we think He should. Listen and join us as we seek to live fully surrendered - to be both willing and obedient!

This week's episode features a testimony from one of our 13|30 Student Directors, Nolan Chavez. He shares how God took loss and brokenness of longing for a dad as a child, and turned it into the discovery of His true Father and identity in Christ. He reminds us that in seasons when we feel unwanted or unseen, we have a heavenly Father who accepts us, loves us, heals us, and has good plans for us.

This week's episode features a testimony from one of our 13|30 Student Directors, Jaycee Adams. She dives into the importance of finding our identity in Christ alone. Her story of overcoming perfectionism and performance strikes a cord and is a powerful reminder for us to cling to the truth of what the LORD says about us. So often, we allow others opinions, careers, successes, failures, or accolades to determine our value. Jaycee invites us to return to the one who formed us and simply ask Him, "Here I am Lord, it's just me, what do YOU think of me?" 

Listen this week as Justin Cunningham, one of our 13|30 Student Directors, shares his testimony in overcoming addiction. We all have struggles, but according to Hebrews 4:15, we do not have a High Priest who is unable to sympathize with us. He reminds us that freedom doesn't come from focusing on sin or striving, but simply by choosing Him, surrendering, and setting our eyes on Him. Whatever area you find yourself longing for freedom in, it's available for you, and He is ready to take you by the hand!