#myHOPEstory(Podcast)

20schemes church planter Andrew Mathieson chats through his story of growing up in the posh but of town, falling into addiction, and the Lord breaking in to pull him out. 

Stephen grew up as a pastor's kid in Glasgow but now lives in Pete S's hometown of Newtownards, Northern Ireland. Listen as he shares his story of falling away from the church and getting wrapped up in Glasgow's party scene before Jesus intervened and brought him back to pastor a church in Ards.

Listen as Pete S tells stories of his life in Northern Ireland and Scotland... and how Jesus gives him HOPE in the midst of it all.

To find out more how you can know this HOPE check out: http://www.myHOPEstory.co.uk

Listen as Jordan tells of his battles with suffering, control and 7 brothers (!)... and then how he came to know HOPE in Jesus.

To find out more how you can know this HOPE check out: http://www.myHOPEstory.co.uk

Terry grew up in Blackhill (a wee scheme in the East End of Glasgow) and now leads Hope For Glasgow which is a Christian Recovery Service in Glasgow. Listen to how Jesus gave him HOPE in the midst of addiction and how Terry now lives to share that HOPE with others.

To find out more about Hope For Glasgow check out: https://hopeforglasgow.org

This week Cara tells of the Lord's hand on her life through many adventures including Gaelic school, a year being a dancer, and marrying a hunky Church Planter.

To find out how you can have your(own)HOPEstory check out: www.myHOPEstory.co.uk

Listen to hear John (our MSP and fellow Barlanark resident) tell his story of coming to Jesus through Scripture Union, going to Nepal on mission for 3 years, and then navigating life as a Member of Parliament as an Evangelical Christian.

00:59 Childhood / Early-years

14:30 CU / Reading Good Books

17:05 Accountancy / Trip to Zambia

20:25 Time with OM (Operation Mobilisation) in London

24:50 Nepal with Interserve

34:02 Return to Scotland and move to Barlanark

45:10 Introduction to Politics

51:10 Time as a councilor

53:00 Election as MP

55:20 Voting against Abortion

59:00 Other Evangelicals in Parliament

01:02:18 Election as MSP and standing up for Christian stances on key issues 01:06:30 Continued growth as a Christian

01:09:30 Desire to see others Know Jesus

01:12:05 Plans for the future

01:13:53 Life as a single man

01:17:00 Questions from Members / What is the Gospel? / Sin / Heaven & Hell

01:23:40 Opposition from other Christians

01:29:00 Support from local church(es)

Listen to a Barlanark boy describe his struggles with education and life but how Jesus found him and gives him HOPE in the midst of it.

To find out how you can have your(own)HOPEstory check out: www.myHOPEstory.co.uk

Our first 'HOPEbeyond' featured podcast with Stuart Patterson the pastor of Easterhouse Community Church.

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Part 1 | Childhood and Addiction Years (02:30)

Part 2 | Finding HOPE in Jesus (57:15)

Part 3 | Ministry (01:52:26)

Episode 5 is our youngest member yet... although he admits he probably acts older than most! Listen to hear how Jesus worked through numerous church experiences and uni life in Aberdeen to give Chris the HOPE that only he can.

To find out how you can have your(own)HOPEstory check out: http://www.myHOPEstory.co.uk.