True Hope

Pastor Max Zapata shares one of the most powerful testimonies of his life: the day he flatlined twice during a routine medical procedure. Doctors and nurses were convinced he wasn’t going to make it. His wife was brought in to say goodbye. Yet God had other plans.In this episode of True Hope, Max opens up about:- Flatlining in the doctor’s office and again in the ambulance- The nurses who later told him, “We put you on the list that he wasn’t going to make it”- Why Jesus’ victory over death is the greatest testimony of all- Being salt and light (Matthew 5) by sharing what God has done- The difference between information and implementationPlus a powerful word from Joni Eareckson Tada on trusting Jesus in hardship.📖 Scriptures: Psalm 96, 1 John 5:1-12, Matthew 5:13-16On-air producer: Phillip Villanueva  @phillvill  of  @PodcastLair  by  @echolightmedia  and host of the  @Delugence  and  @ParabolicPoetsPodcast  If this encouraged you, like, comment, and subscribe. Share your own testimony in the comments — God gets the glory.True Hope is only found in Jesus.

True hope is not waiting for life to get better — it’s knowing God is with you in the middle of it.Pastor Max Zapata opens with Psalm 119 and encourages a simple starting point: five minutes a day in Scripture. He walks through Acts 16 (Paul and Silas singing in prison) to show that God breaks chains when we praise Him in the trial. A special segment from Joni and Friends reminds us that in the most difficult suffering, God gives Himself. Max also unpacks the temptation of Jesus and closes with the call to build on the rock.Chapters0:00 Intro0:39 Welcome & True Hope2:01 Psalm 119:33-37 & Prayer3:29 Start with 5 Minutes in the Word6:33 Paul & Silas — Praise in Prison (Acts 16)11:22 Phil on Praising in the Middle14:13 Joni and Friends: God in the Suffering18:32 Birthday Shoutouts21:47 Temptation of Jesus (Matthew 4)26:50 Phil on Rebuking the Lie29:58 Build Your House on the Rock (Matthew 7)33:24 Closing Prayer & Galatians 6:9

Pastor Max Zapata opens with Psalm 119 and walks through 1 Peter 1:3–9, Isaiah 55, Isaiah 41:10, John 16:33, James 1:2–8, and Isaiah 40:31. The message is clear: true hope is not found in what happens next. True hope is found in God, who is with us in the middle of the trial.Key takeaways:Trials refine faith and prove it genuine (1 Peter 1).Jesus has already overcome the world (John 16:33).Consider it pure joy when facing trials because testing develops perseverance (James 1).Those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength (Isaiah 40:31).Hardships are temporary tools used to shape believers into the image of Christ.Includes an encouraging clip from Joni Eareckson Tada (Joni and Friends) on her 77th birthday—abiding in the vine, bearing fruit in old age, and lifting hands in praise even with paralysis.Producer: Phil Villanueva | Echo Light Media | The Podcast Lair#TrueHope #PastorMaxZapata #HopeInGod #Trials #Faith #JoniEarecksonTada #PodcastLair

True Hope with Pastor Max Zapata
Special program with the American Cancer Society

Pastor Max Zapata welcomes Jane Ono and Melicia Lopez for a faith-filled conversation on the fight against cancer—survivor testimony, caregiver experience, hope in Scripture, and how you can get involved.

Melicia shares her journey as a caregiver to her son (diagnosed at 6 months, now 45 and cancer-free after two battles) and her own 1997 breast cancer diagnosis. Jane shares how Relay for Life in Selma pulled her into the cause and why she keeps serving even without a personal diagnosis.

They preview the 9th Annual Savor the Flavors fundraiser:

• Theme: Farm to Table
• Saturday, October 3 | 6:00–9:00 PM
• 6784 E Saginaw, Selma, CA (private residence of Joan Darling)
• Tickets: $65 — 100% to the American Cancer Society
• Contact Jane Ono: 559-313-3968
• ACS help line: 800-227-2345

Includes powerful video testimonies and a closing prayer for survivors, caregivers, researchers, and families.

Produced at The Podcast Lair by Echo Light Media.

ACS contact: 800-227-2345
Event tickets: Jane Ono 559-313-3968

#TrueHope #PastorMaxZapata #AmericanCancerSociety #SavorTheFlavors #SelmaCA #CancerSurvivor #FaithAndHope

with Pastor Max Zapata

with Pastor Max Zapata

with Max Zapata

with Pastor Max Zapata

with Max Zapata

with Pastor Max Zapata