What do you do when people let you down—or when you feel like a failure yourself? In today’s Daily Hope, Pastor John S. Dickerson begins unpacking five themes from Nehemiah that point us to Christ and our salvation. The first theme is simple but profound: people fail. From Adam and Eve to David to the nation of Israel, Scripture shows us the reality of human failure—and our own lives confirm it. But the good news is that God rebuilds what is broken. This episode will encourage you to bring your failures to Him and trust Him to restore.

How does the Old Testament story of Nehemiah point us to Jesus? In today’s Daily Hope, Pastor John S. Dickerson explains how Nehemiah serves as a foreshadowing of Christ. Just as Nehemiah rebuilt the ruins of Jerusalem by connecting God’s people back to His power, Jesus rebuilds our broken lives, our world, and even our souls. This episode will encourage you to see the parallels between Nehemiah’s leadership and Christ’s perfect saving work—and to trust Him to restore what feels ruined in your own life.

What is your hope as you face aging and the reality of death? In today’s Daily Hope, Pastor John S. Dickerson unpacks 1 Corinthians 15:57, reminding us that while sin brings death, God gives us victory through Jesus Christ. No drug, therapy, or temporary fix can solve the problem of death—but Jesus can. This episode is an invitation to place your trust fully in Him for forgiveness, salvation, and eternal life. You don’t have to live with doubt—you can be sure today.

What’s the greatest victory of your life? In today’s Daily Hope, Pastor John S. Dickerson reminds us from 1 Corinthians 15 that Jesus has already secured victory over sin, death, and shame. No matter what daily struggles we face, we can live from a posture of victory because of His work on the cross. This episode will encourage you to see yourself as a victor in Christ and to walk in freedom, confidence, and gratitude today.

What are the greatest obstacles in your life? In today’s Daily Hope, Pastor John S. Dickerson looks at 1 Corinthians 15:56 and reminds us that beyond our daily struggles, our deepest opponents are sin, death, and shame. These enemies affect every person, but through Christ, we are offered forgiveness, freedom, and eternal life. This episode will help you see beyond surface struggles to the ultimate victory Jesus has secured—and to walk in that freedom with gratitude and faith today.

What’s the difference between the heavy burdens Jesus takes away and the “light burden” He gives us? In today’s Daily Hope, Pastor John S. Dickerson unpacks Matthew 11:30, showing that heavy burdens are about us—our sin, shame, guilt, and self-rule—while the light burden is about others: souls, God’s kingdom, and the Father’s glory. This episode challenges you to grow in spiritual maturity by shifting your prayers from being self-focused to wrestling for the lost and living for eternal impact.

Why does Jesus promise rest for our souls—yet still say He gives us a burden? In today’s Daily Hope, Pastor John S. Dickerson unpacks Matthew 11:30, where Jesus explains that His yoke is easy and His burden is light. Before Christ, our burdens are all about ourselves—guilt, shame, regret, and sin. But when He lifts those off, He gives us a new kind of burden: a burden for souls, for God’s kingdom, and for obedience to the Father’s will. Discover how this “lightweight burden” brings purpose, urgency, and eternal impact without crushing your spirit.

What does Jesus mean when He says, “My yoke is easy, and my burden is light”? In today’s Daily Hope, Pastor John S. Dickerson explains how submitting to Christ isn’t a crushing weight—it’s actually the path to freedom, peace, and rest. When we stop carrying burdens we were never meant to bear and instead walk in step with Jesus, we discover His way is lighter and His life is better. This episode will encourage you to embrace the student posture and experience the ease of following Christ daily.

What does it mean when Jesus says, “Let me teach you”? In today’s Daily Hope, Pastor John S. Dickerson continues unpacking Matthew 11, where Jesus promises rest for your soul when you take His yoke upon you. This teaching goes beyond head knowledge—it’s about letting Jesus guide you through the real highs and lows of life: in marriage, in weakness, in aging, in joy, and even in grief. Discover how to invite Jesus to teach you His way of life, and how that daily dependence leads to lasting peace and rest.

What does it really mean to take Jesus’ yoke upon you? In today’s Daily Hope, Pastor John S. Dickerson continues unpacking Matthew 11, where Jesus not only invites us to come to Him, but also says: “Let me teach you.” Following Christ begins with a willing heart—choosing to turn away from the things that enslave us—and then learning His way of life. This episode will encourage you to trust Jesus as a gentle and humble teacher who leads you into true freedom and rest for your soul.