Hope Cast

Breakups are tough no matter how they happen or with whom they take place. We explore how to respond to those in same sex relationships who have recently ended the relationship in an effort to pursue Christ.

Endurance is not something that comes naturally. It is forged on the crucible of life's difficulties. In this episode, we explore practical ways we can endure in the midst of difficulty with great hope.

Hope is often presented as wishful thinking.  But hope is so much more.  Guest, Sue Bohlin, joins Ricky and Bonnie in continued spirited discussion of biblical hope.

Hope is often presented as wishful thinking.  But hope is so much more.  Guest, Sue Bohlin, joins Ricky and Bonnie for a spirited discussion of biblical hope.

There is no doubt that we go through hard times in life. What do you do when dealing with stress or change? It's easy to run to unhealthy options like pornography to get away from the stress of life. What are some healthy options that we can do instead? This week's episode, the HopeCast discusses the choice that we all have when faced with stress.

In today's episode, the HopeCast talk about a great resource regarding to educating children about pornography and what we do if we see a bad picture (pornography). It is time that we rise up and become offensive in a sex saturated society. This is an issue facing our kids and our church. A 2018 study revealed:

- Nearly 27% of teens receive sexts.
- Around 15% are sending them.
- 57% of teens search out porn at least monthly.
- 51% of male students and 32% of female students first viewed porn before their teenage years.
- The first exposure to pornography among men is 12 years old, on average.
- 71% of teens hide online behavior from their parents.
- A 2016 study on Canadian adolescents showed that 45.3% admitted to problems in erectile dysfunction.
- 64% of Christian men and 15% of Christian women say they watch porn at least once a month.

Spiritual conversations and leading your family to worship can feel overwhelming and difficult during this time. We want to help you feel confident and know you can use this time to help build deeper connections within your family/ whoever you are with during this time and help all of you grow spiritually.

Social distancing, working from home, in-person gatherings suspended many of us are feeling ALONE and ISOLATED... How do we lean on the Lord? Listen in as the HopeCast discuss loneliness and seeking the Lord.

"Be still and Know" - Psalm 46
What does this REALLY mean?

We have been distracted and God could be bringing revival by removing distractions. Listen as the HopeCast discuss how we can use this opportunity to glorify Christ.

With current events drastically changing everyday you can't but wonder where is God in this. Is He changing how He works in the world today? Tune in as we tackle these concerns.