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Most of us don’t think about the need for funeral services until there is a death of someone.  We also may not see a connection between a funeral service and hope.  It is counter-intuitive to put death and hope together.  Yet those who serve during the end of life activities, including funeral service directors do impact hope in survivors.  They help form a foundation upon which others move on into the future of their life.

I invite you to listen to the conversation I have with my guest, Beth Johnson, a licensed funeral director as we discuss this critical service at a time when hope is challenged.

Beth is the manager of Rideout’s Prattville Chapel.  You can contact her by phone at:  334-365-5982 or visit online at:  https://dignitymemorial.com.   The Ridout’s – Brown – Service Prattville Chapel is located at 347 East Main Street, Prattville, AL. 

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Friends, please forgive me for replaying an episode from 2023.  I feel that as the season of holidays centering on family and hope that it is fitting to revisit this episode.

This episode focuses on regaining hope when we feel hope is lost.  Hope is not lost.  It may be misplaced or overlooked, but hope remains.  The only time hope is truly lost is when we give it up.

Please listen and share with someone who is facing challenges.  And during this season, let's stay alert to those around us and share our Lord, the source of true and lasting hope.

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I encourage you to purchase a copy of the book, “Journey to Hope”. In it I explore hope from a variety of perspectives. I also look at examples from scripture of men and women that journeyed from hopeless to hopeful through their interaction with our Lord. You can obtain a copy by going to https://bibletalk.tv/books/journey-to-hope. All proceeds from this book go to support Bibletalk.TV.

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There are many ways in which we can help those facing challenges to their hope.  A very successful way is to help them focus their efforts on personal and spiritual growth and to reach out to help others do so as well.  

In this episode I am speaking with Jim Lucas of HomeMission.  His personal motivation and the efforts of this incredible organization is to help bring hope to those seeking to grow.  They focus on helping small churches grow and reach out into their community to bring true and lasting hope to others.  

I invite you to join us in this conversation about HomeMission.  It's not a program, but a culture change.  A culture of bringing hope to those seeking true and lasting hope.

You can learn more about HomeMission by going to their web site:  https://homemission.org.  

You can also email them at:  [email protected]

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I encourage you to purchase a copy of the book, “Journey to Hope”. In it I explore hope from a variety of perspectives. I also look at examples from scripture of men and women that journeyed from hopeless to hopeful through their interaction with our Lord. You can obtain a copy by going to https://bibletalk.tv/books/journey-to-hope. All proceeds from this book go to support Bibletalk.TV.

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We've explored what hope is in several of our episodes.  In fact, I always like to ask my guest how they understand hope.  They've always given me wonderful insights.  

In this episode I want to share further some of my thoughts about what hope is and especially, what is the source of true and lasting hope.  It is something that is real, necessary for life, and achievable for all of us.

I invite you to join me.  

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I encourage you to purchase a copy of the book, “Journey to Hope”. In it I explore hope from a variety of perspectives. I also look at examples from scripture of men and women that journeyed from hopeless to hopeful through their interaction with our Lord. You can obtain a copy by going to https://bibletalk.tv/books/journey-to-hope. All proceeds from this book go to support Bibletalk.TV.

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If you’ve followed this podcast you’ve heard me say several times that one of the ways to overcome a challenge to your hope is to get out of yourself and help others.  This almost always brings your hope thrive.

 My guest today has spent his life helping others through many different volunteer activities.  He uses his passion for volunteering to inspire others to do so.  And in doing so, he helps bring a quality of life that might have been unimaginable to others.

 His name is Dan Clouser.  He is an author, podcaster, and volunteer.  You can learn more about Dan and his wife Sandy through their website: 

 https://journeyofmymothersson.com/

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You can learn more about hope by visiting my web site: https://ourjourneytohope.com

I encourage you to purchase a copy of the book, “Journey to Hope”. In it I explore hope from a variety of perspectives. I also look at examples from scripture of men and women that journeyed from hopeless to hopeful through their interaction with our Lord. You can obtain a copy by going to https://bibletalk.tv/books/journey-to-hope. All proceeds from this book go to support Bibletalk.TV.

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Sometimes we find out what someone is doing for those whose hope is being challenged and it takes our breath away.  Such is the case with my guest in this episode. 

Ashley Pharr is part of an organization that fly patients and caregivers to receive care at no cost.  It began small and now has about 800 flights per year.  

 I invite you to listen to how the founder recognized a need and took what he had to serve others being challenged.  And most of all, they bring glory to God.  And please remember, as Ashley and I speak about, you are not alone!

 You can learn more about how you can be a part of this remarkable effort and how you can receive their services if you have a need by going to their website:  https://pilotsforchrist.net/ 

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I encourage you to purchase a copy of the book, “Journey to Hope”. In it I explore hope from a variety of perspectives. I also look at examples from scripture of men and women that journeyed from hopeless to hopeful through their interaction with our Lord. You can obtain a copy by going to https://bibletalk.tv/books/journey-to-hope. All proceeds from this book go to support Bibletalk.TV.

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Our Lord Jesus stated on several occasions that He would return.  To the apostles and other first century Christians, was the expectation that the  return was imminent .  The return of Jesus is something we look for, perhaps even long for.  Yet here we are, over 2,000 years and He has not returned yet.

How are we to think about that?  How do we handle any doubt we might have about His return?  How do we answer the question about when He will return.

I invite you to join my guest, Brent Missildine and I discuss this important and foundational question.  

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I encourage you to purchase a copy of the book, “Journey to Hope”. In it I explore hope from a variety of perspectives. I also look at examples from scripture of men and women that journeyed from hopeless to hopeful through their interaction with our Lord. You can obtain a copy by going to https://bibletalk.tv/books/journey-to-hope. All proceeds from this book go to support Bibletalk.TV.

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In this episode I have a conversation with Weston Brandon about how he recovered after what is arguably one of the greatest challenges to hope.  Shortly after the premature birth of his son, his wife died.  

Join us in this conversation as you hear how Weston not only overcame this challenge but grew from it into a way to help others discover, sustain, or regain hope.

Weston is an author, speaker, and podcaster who shares a strong message of hope to his audiences.

You can learn more about Weston on his website:  https://www.westonbrandon.com/

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You can learn more about hope by visiting my web site: https://ourjourneytohope.com

I encourage you to purchase a copy of the book, “Journey to Hope”. In it I explore hope from a variety of perspectives. I also look at examples from scripture of men and women that journeyed from hopeless to hopeful through their interaction with our Lord. You can obtain a copy by going to https://bibletalk.tv/books/journey-to-hope. All proceeds from this book go to support Bibletalk.TV.

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Courage takes many forms.  It often involves doing something that you might be uncomfortable with doing.  In this episode I am speaking with Damien Barber.  Damien is part of a team that is involved in starting a new congregation known as the Compass Church of Christ in Millbrook, Alabama.  Damien and his team are focused on carrying the gospel to those who are finding their hope challenged.

I invite you to listen to the conversation and learn what this effort is about.  And certainly, I invite you to contact Damien to learn more.

You can find out more about this congregation through their web page:  https://compasschurchofchrist.com

 He also hosts a podcast that can be found on YouTube:

 Compass Church of Christ - YouTube

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You can learn more about hope by visiting my web site: https://ourjourneytohope.com

I encourage you to purchase a copy of the book, “Journey to Hope”. In it I explore hope from a variety of perspectives. I also look at examples from scripture of men and women that journeyed from hopeless to hopeful through their interaction with our Lord. You can obtain a copy by going to https://bibletalk.tv/books/journey-to-hope. All proceeds from this book go to support Bibletalk.TV.

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A commonality among many of those that have gone through or are going through a challenge in life is that they feel compelled to turn around and help those facing challenges on their own.  Such is the case with my guest in this episode.

I am speaking with Ingrid Hanson-Popp.  She experienced the joys and challenges of being a caregiver for her mother.  Through it she gained many valuable insights that she shares with us.  

She also put pen to paper to write a book of memoirs of her mom and her experiences as a caregiver.  

I invite you to listen to Ingrid.  You will gain, as I did, additional insights into the incredibly challenging role of being a caregiver.

 If you wish to learn more about Ingrid and the resources she offers, please visit her website at https://www.droppedpencil.com/.  On her page she shares links to several valuable resources.

 Her book by the title of Becoming Orphans is also available through the web site.  

 Ingrid has a podcast where you can listen to her insights.  It is balled Becoming an Orphan by Ingrid Hanson-Popp and is available through all the major podcast outlets.

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You can learn more about hope by visiting my web site: https://ourjourneytohope.com

I encourage you to purchase a copy of the book, “Journey to Hope”. In it I explore hope from a variety of perspectives. I also look at examples from scripture of men and women that journeyed from hopeless to hopeful through their interaction with our Lord. You can obtain a copy by going to https://bibletalk.tv/books/journey-to-hope. All proceeds from this book go to support Bibletalk.TV.

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