Why did Jesus die on the cross for you? In today’s Daily Hope, Pastor John S. Dickerson unpacks Galatians 5:1: “It is for freedom that Christ has set us free.” Too often, believers are freed from sin but then drift back into the very things that enslave them—lust, greed, anger, jealousy, or distraction. This episode reminds us that Christ’s invitation isn’t just salvation from sin, but a life of freedom as we take His yoke upon us. Discover how to walk in the freedom Jesus purchased for you.

We all serve something—whether it’s money, health, schedules, sin, or even fear. In today’s Daily Hope, Pastor John S. Dickerson explains that whatever controls us becomes our master, echoing 2 Peter 2:19: “You are a slave to whatever controls you.” But Jesus offers a different path: to break every yoke of slavery and invite us to take His yoke instead. This episode unpacks why being yoked to Christ is the only path to true freedom, peace, and lasting rest.

How do you actually experience the rest Jesus promised in Matthew 11:28? In today’s Daily Hope, Pastor John S. Dickerson unpacks the next verse, where Jesus says, “Take my yoke upon you.” A yoke joins two animals together so they walk in step—and Jesus invites us to be yoked with Him. True freedom and soul-level rest come not from controlling our circumstances, but from surrendering to Christ as our Master. This episode will help you break free from false masters and discover the peace of walking in step with Jesus.

Are you weary? Are you carrying a heavy burden? In today’s Daily Hope, Pastor John S. Dickerson shares the invitation of Jesus in Matthew 11:28: “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” Whether your burden is financial, relational, physical, or spiritual, Jesus promises true rest for your soul. This episode begins a short series walking through this powerful passage, helping you bring your burdens to Christ and experience the peace only He can give.

What does God feel when He sees you trapped in sin, addiction, or even good things that have taken control of your life? In today’s Daily Hope, Pastor John S. Dickerson looks at Nehemiah 5, where injustice and slavery stirred Nehemiah to righteous anger. Just as Nehemiah called for freedom among God’s people, God longs to set you free from anything that entangles you. Discover how His heart for you is one of love, justice, and redemption—and how Christ has already paid the price for your freedom.

What might be controlling your life more than you realize? In today’s Daily Hope, Pastor John S. Dickerson takes us into Nehemiah 5, where some Jewish families found themselves enslaved to their own people. This powerful story raises an important question for us: are we living in freedom, or are we unknowingly enslaved to habits, distractions, or addictions? God’s desire is for His people to live free in Christ. Join us as we begin this important conversation about breaking free from anything that seeks to control us.

What would it look like to predecide that whatever the Bible says—you’ll do it? In today’s Daily Hope, Pastor John S. Dickerson highlights Nehemiah 9:38, where God’s people made a binding agreement to follow His Word. This simple but powerful choice protected them from complacency and kept God first in their lives. Discover how making a predetermined commitment to obey Scripture can strengthen your faith, guide your daily decisions, and keep Christ above all.

Repentance isn’t always easy—but it is always freeing. In today’s Daily Hope, Pastor John S. Dickerson shares a personal story about wrestling with repentance while researching revival, and how God used that process to deepen his love for Christ and give him fresh eyes for the lost. Drawing from 2 Corinthians 7:10, this episode reminds us that godly sorrow produces repentance, which leads to salvation and a life without regret. Discover how practicing repentance as a lifestyle keeps Christ above all and keeps you from complacency.

How do you break free from spiritual complacency and experience true revival? In today’s Daily Hope, Pastor John S. Dickerson looks at Nehemiah 9, where God’s people confessed their sins and returned Him to first place in their lives. Repentance is always the starting point of renewal—in Scripture, in history, and in our own hearts. This episode will help you see repentance not as self-condemnation, but as elevating Christ above all. When we do that, revival and spiritual awakening will follow.

Complacency is a silent killer—it creeps in after success, comfort, or blessing, and slowly erodes our passion and discipline. In today’s Daily Hope, Pastor John S. Dickerson looks at Nehemiah 8 to show how God’s people overcame complacency after rebuilding Jerusalem’s wall. Their secret? Seeking God in His Word with the same urgency they had in times of crisis. This episode will challenge you to pursue God as passionately in seasons of comfort as you did in seasons of desperation.