Only Hope with Caroline Thornton

In this episode of Only Hope Podcast, host Caroline Thornton discusses grief that can come from being obedient to God. She explains how there can be grief behind the loss of the plans you had in mind, loss of relationships you were praying would be restored, staying quiet when every part of you wants to speak and letting go when you don’t want to. She expresses times when it's hard when God is asking you to obey Him even when you don’t understand but you know His way is better.

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In this episode of Only Hope Podcast, host Caroline Thornton discusses Luke 19:11-27 about the parable of the Ten Minas. In this story, Jesus tells the parable of the three servants who were giving money to steward and grow. Caroline addresses how God calls believers to steward our finances, our spiritual gifts, our possessions, our time and our relationships. She also discusses how tithing and trusting The Lord with money is one of the most important things you can do to grow God's Kingdom.

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In this episode of Only Hope Podcast, host Caroline Thornton discusses Luke 16:19-31 about the parable of the rich man and the poor man. In this story, Jesus tells the pharisees about two different men that die with different destinies. One goes to Heaven and the other goes to hell. Caroline speaks on how important we need to take God's Word seriously. She explains how we are not promised tomorrow and we do not know when Jesus is coming back. We do not need to have scared but we need to have a reverent fear of the Lord. She expresses how necessary repentance is and how we need to be building our relationship with God.

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In this episode of the Only Hope Podcast, Caroline Thornton interviews Raven Hartwell, a Christian Content Creator. Raven is known for her willingness to be obedient to the Lord and share what He is speaking to her about regardless of the backlash she receives. She has gone viral with sharing her testimony about how God restored her marriage after infidelity and experiencing a stillbirth. The conversation explores how to forgive yourself after infidelity, how to break generational curses and how to heal from church hurt. Raven also shares her wisdom on the importance of dreams as well as the importance of spreading the gospel through social media.

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In this episode of the Only Hope Podcast, Caroline Thornton interviews dear friend, AK Simmons, who shares her powerful testimony of her faith, marriage restoration, and the transformative role of the Holy Spirit. The conversation explores the journey of understanding the Holy Spirit, the importance of surrendering to God, and the challenges faced in marriage. AK recounts her struggles in her marriage that started early on in her marriage. She explains how the Lord worked separately on healing for her and her husband and how God brought them back together for a more restored marriage by both parties being made whole. AK speaks on how Jesus got her through this difficult season by surrounding herself with godly community, worship and prayer. She also shares that God can move miraculously in a marriage with two surrendered hearts.

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In this episode of the Only Hope Podcast, Caroline Thornton concludes reading through the book of Ruth. She reflects that Boaz is a representation of Jesus. Jesus is our family redeemer, he redeems us from sin, shame and death. Caroline reiterates no matter the circumstance you are going through now, Jesus will redeem and restore. Caroline encourages her listeners that even when they can't see everything God is doing, just trust that He is at work. We can't also connect all the dots on this side of Heaven; just like Ruth didn't know God was making a way in her generational line for the Messiah; but we know he is always at work for our good and His glory.

Scriptural references:-Ruth

-Lev. 25:23-55

-Deut. 25:5-10

-John 10:10

-Eph. 1:14

-Phil. 3:8

-Matt. 1

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In this episode of the Only Hope Podcast, Caroline Thornton explores the Book of Ruth, emphasizing themes of God's sovereignty, worldly choices, and the importance of faith. She discusses the struggles faced by Naomi and Ruth, highlighting how God works behind the scenes to bring about redemption and grace. The conversation encourages listeners to trust in God's plan, even during difficult times, and to recognize the transformative power of faith in their lives.

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In this episode of Only Hope Podcast, host Caroline Thornton discusses her part series of idolatry. Today's episode she goes over the idolatry of comfort, self-sufficiency and marriage. She describes how Jesus is our only comfort, everything else is only temporary. She also explains how dangerous the idol of self-sufficiency is because we think we can rely on ourselves and our own strength which is why our society is so depleted right now. And she shared how the idol of marriage is something is has struggled with and how your spouse is not supposed to be your savior, and you are hurting both your spouse and yourself when you have expectations that only God can give you.

"More than Anything: Loving God above Everything Else"

More Than Anything | Loving God Above Everything Else Bible Study | TDGC – The Daily Grace Co.

Scriptural references:

2 Cor. 1:3-7

John 16:33

John 15:1-11

2 Cor. 12:9-10

Romans 10:9

John 15

In this episode of Only Hope Podcast, host Caroline Thornton discusses idolatry. She identifies the true definition of an idol and how idolatry started with Adam and Eve. She explains when we try to take things into our own hands, when we are impatient and we don't believe God's timing is better, then we are idolizing things and people. She goes into dept about the idol of approval of man and control.

Scripture references:

-Jonah 2:8 

-Romans 1:25

-Galatians 1:10 

-John 12:43

-Exodus 32

-Gensis 16

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In this episode of Only Hope Podcast, host Caroline Thornton discusses the scripture Proverbs 31. She identifies that this message can be helpful for married women or men with or without children, and single women or men. She walks through the chapter and breaks down a more detailed view of this passage. One main take away she explains the power of the tongue. Speaking with authority instead of fear with words that will speak life over your spouse, your family and your specific situations. She also goes over the importance of interceding for your spouse and covering them with prayers by standing in the gap. She also encouraged her listeners to focus on their identities being in Christ.

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