Only Hope with Caroline Thornton

In this episode of Only Hope Podcast, host Caroline Thornton discusses how when we try to be more like Jesus we have a glow about us. People notice you have changed and there is a light when you walk in a room when you work to be more like Christ. She explains praying the armor of God every morning, pray God's will over your own, forgiving easily and fast, asking Holy Spirit before we speak, being obedient and stop gossiping and judging others.

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In this episode of Only Hope Podcast, host Caroline Thornton continues her second part episode on how to suffer well. She summarizes how we need to invite Jesus into our suffering instead of praying it away. She discusses how drinking, drugs, food, shopping, bingeing Netflix; all of these things are ways we try to numb the pain but they are only temporary fixes that help us to stop thinking about the pain for just a moment and then we are left with our pain again. Feeling our pain and asking Jesus to comfort us is the only way for true inner healing and she explains how that is hard and scary to feel things we have pushed down for us long but on the other end of that is freedom.

In this episode of Only Hope Podcast, host Caroline Thornton speaks on her experience going through trials and tribulations and how to overcame those moments by inviting Jesus to comfort her. She talks about how when we have doubts to bring them to God since he already knows what you are thinking. As humans we don't like suffering, we want to stay comfortable, but Caroline encourages her listeners to lean into the pain instead of using things to numb the pain.

Scripture discussed in episode:

John 11:21-53

2 Cor. 4:16

1 Peter 4:12-13

In this episode of Only Hope Podcast, host Caroline Thornton and guest Jill Blue discuss Jill's journey of healing and transformation. They discuss Jill's new book, 'Weightless: Receiving Freedom from Lies about Your Weight and Value.' Jill is a Christian life coach who uses the Holy Spirit to lead her sessions to help her clients with inner healing. She shares how the Lord took her through inner healing as she was working with her clients. Caroline and Jill discuss the common lies the enemy would tell her to keep her in bondage. The lies she discusses are about self image, where we find our value, God isn't enough, and unforgiveness to name a few. Jill goes over the how to overcome these lies with repentance and prayer inviting Jesus into breaking these lies.

Click the link below to order Jill's book!Weightless: Receiving Freedom from Lies About Your Weight & Value.: Blue, Jill: 9798303642966: Amazon.com: Books

In this episode of the Only Hope Podcast, Caroline discusses the profound impact of unforgiveness on our lives and relationships. She shares her personal journey of struggling with unforgiveness, the importance of recognizing it in your relationships, and the transformative power of forgiveness. Caroline emphasizes the need for grace, both for ourselves and others, and highlights the biblical perspective on forgiveness, including Matthew 18:22. Caroline concludes this episode with a forgiveness prayer and a time to sit still and hear what the Lord says the truth is about the situation you have been dealing with. Caroline invites you to pray with her and continue to pray this prayer as many time as you need. Prayer for reference below:

● Heavenly Father, I choose from my heart to forgive_______ (the person) for

_____________ (what they did).

● I release _____ (the person) and cancel their debt to me.

● In the name of Jesus, I cancel all of Satan’s power and authority over me in this

memory (or this issue or this situation) because I have forgiven.

● In the name of Jesus, I command __________ (see examples below) associated

with this memory (or situation) to go.

● If needed...In the name of Jesus, I command ________ (health problem) to go.

● Holy Spirit, I ask You to heal my heart (and body) and tell me Your truth about this

situation. Listen...

Some examples of common strongholds to command to go (use those that apply)

Rejection, Abandonment, Fear of Rejection, Fear of Abandonment

Self-hatred, Self-violence, Self-anger, Self-condemnation, Self-bitterness, Self-rejection

Bitterness, Unforgiveness, Resentment, Retaliation, Anger, Hatred, Violence, Murder

Control, Fear, Fear of Lack, Fear of the future, Fear of _____

Guilt, Regret, Sorrow, Shame, Unworthiness, Doubt, Unbelief, Perfectionism, Performance

Add Others as Led by Holy Spirit _______________

In this episode of the Only Hope Podcast, Caroline dives into repentance and sharing her personal journey of understanding the importance of true repentance. She emphasizes the need for accountability, the struggle with sin, and the difference between conviction and condemnation. Caroline also discusses the significance of teaching repentance to our children and concludes with a prayer for listeners to find freedom from their struggles with sin.

In this episode of the Only Hope Podcast, Caroline deeps into the topic of fasting, sharing her personal experiences and insights. She covers the purpose of fasting, how she has fasted and how God has moved in her life from fasting. She discusses the purpose behind of fasting and the profound benefits it can bring, including breakthroughs and a closer relationship with God. Caroline emphasizes that fasting is not just about abstaining from food but is a form of worship and a way to deepen one's dependency on God. She also touches on biblical examples of fasting and encourages listeners to consider their own fasting journeys.

Scripture from episode:

Matthew 7:16-18Mark 9:28-29

Examples of fasting from Scripture:

David, Hannah, and Jesus

In today's episode Caroline speaks on different ways to hear God's voice. She covers reading scripture, obeying the Lord, being still, asking the Lord questions, and if you hear something write it down and believe it! And sometimes God is silent and that's okay! We need to remember we don't know the entire scope, and this is an invitation to lean in closer to Jesus. He may be waiting for us to lean in closer to him or there is something we need to be learning in this season. Caroline encourages everyone to write down times during the day that the Lord blesses you so you can start to see the Lord at work all around you.

In this episode Caroline discusses how she started incorporating God into every part of her day when she became a mother. These examples can be interchanged with different areas of your live. She explains how she invited God into every part of postpartum and how it gave her peace during such a difficult time. She also expands on unique ways to include your children in your time with the Lord. Let's come together and disciple within our home and bring up the next generation of godly children!

In this episode Caroline continues to discuss the story leading up to the birth of Jesus by digging into Mary & Joseph's journey to Bethlehem, the story behind the shepherds in the field and debunking what you thought you knew about the wise men. Caroline encourages you to have hope like the shepherds and have praise like the wise men. Some of the resources she speaks on are Awe & Wonder from For The Girl Bible Study as well as Luke 2:1-20 and Matthew Chapter 2.