HOPE Talks
Welcome to Hope Talks. We are so glad you have joined us. Hope Talks, a ministry of Church of the Nazarene, in Harrisonburg, VA. Our mission is to be transformed by God to bring hope to others through Christ. Our desire is to bring stories of hope to encourage you on your journey. In Revelation 12:11 we read these words, “And they have defeated him by the blood of the Lamb and by their testimony." This is a foundational passage for the program as we provide a space for believers to share stories/testimonies of God’s amazing grace in their live...
11/08/26- WBTX Program – Praying The Scriptures with Pastor Kerry and Grayson Willis
On today’s broadcast of Hope Talks pastor, Kerry Willis and Grayson Willis talk about praying the scriptures and pray the scriptures. A full list of the scriptures are listed below. “Then [with a deep longing] you will seek Me and require Me [as a vital necessity] and [you will] find Me when you search for […]
11/01/26 – WBTX Program – David Hulvey Testimony
On today’s broadcast of Hope Talks we are joined by David Hulvey. David was born and raised in Brunswick,Georgia.After graduation, David attended Georgia Southern University, where he studied broadcasting. After graduating college, David excepted a job at James Madison University. David joins us today to share his testimony. We pray that today’s broadcast is a […]
10/25/26 – WBTX Program – Lead Deep Testimonies with Grayson Willis and Guests
Today’s broadcast is testimonies from the Lead Deep Conference that took place at Compasssion Church of the Nazarene in Lynchburg Virginia, September 24-26. It was the six year of the Lead Deep Conference. On today’s broadcast Grayson Willis, interviews Pastor Stephen Willis, Pastor Kerry Willis, Pastor Kevin Griffin and others that were apart of the […]
10/18/26 – WBTX Program – Prayer Myths Part 2 with Brian Charette and Pastor Kerry Willis
Prayer myths part two• The enemy’s tactics to keep us from praying.• Key prayer texts and their meaning:• Matthew 6:7-8: (Preamble to the Lord’s prayer) 6 But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will […]
10/11/26 – WBTX Program – Prayer Myths Part 1 with Brian Charette
Prayer myths Part 1:• Where we go wrong about prayer and why:• That it is a task to be accomplished.• That we will never “do it” well so we might as well just quit.• Forgetting God’s perspective on prayer. (Revisit Jeremiah 29:11)• The call to pray without ceasing in 1 Thessalonians 5:17. What does it […]
10/04/26 – WBTX Program – “Anchored In Jesus” with Pastor Bill Willis
On today’s broadcast of Hope Talks we are joined by Pastor Bill Willis. Pastor Bill is the lead pastor of Southview Church of the Nazarene in Kingsport, Tennessee. Pastor Bill joins us today to share about his book “Anchored In Jesus”. We pray that today’s broadcast will be a half hour of hope for your […]
09/27/26 – WBTX Program – Biblical Manhood with Brian Charette and Pastor Kerry Willis
“Man, where are you?” Genesis 3:9 Biblical manhood is about: * being responsible in all things * being humble at all times * being strong in the Lord’s power * being leaders after God‘s own heart
09/20/26- WBTX Program – State of Believers Part 3 – with Dr. Brian Charette and Pastor Kerry Willis
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09/13/26 – WBTX Program – State of Believers Part 2 with Dr. Brian Charette and Pastor Kerry and Grayson Willis
Perhaps the most startling aspect of the survey was that the second most commonly chosen challenge for believers was Busyness. And that’s noteworthy, because it wasn’t even an option in the question, respondents chose on their own to write it in. We would love to hear your feedback on HOPE Talks! Below is the link […]
09/06/26 – WBTX Program – State of Believers Part 1 with Dr. Brian Charette
08/30/26 – WBTX Program – Heidy Valladares Yanez Testimony
On today’s broadcast of Hope Talks we are joined by Heidy Valladares Yanez. Heidy was born and raised in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. Heidy worked as an intern at the Church of the Nazarene this summer and is getting ready to start her senior year of college at Trevecca Nazarene University. Heidy joins us […]
08/23/26 – Hope Talks Past, Present and Future with Pastor Kerry Willis and Dr. Brian Charette
On today’s broadcast of Hope Talks Pastor Kerry Willis and Dr. Brian Charette joining us to talk about Hope Talks past, present and future. We pray that today’s broadcast is a half hour of hope for your life. We would love to hear your feedback on HOPE Talks! Below is the link to a short […]
08/16/26 – WBTX Program – Men’s Retreat Recap Part 2 with Pastor Kevin Griffin
On today’s broadcast of Hope Talks Pastor Kevin Griffin joins us for part two of a recap from our Men’s retreat. We also share the first part of Pastor Frank Schwartz message to the men during our second session where he was talking about the importance of discipleship and passing the baton. We pray that […]
08/09/26 – WBTX Program – Men’s Retreat Session Two Part One with Pastor Kevin Griffin
On today’s broadcast of Hope Talks Pastor Kevin Griffin joins us for part one of a recap from our Men’s retreat. We also share the first part of Pastor Frank Short’s message to the men during our second session where he was talking about the importance of discipleship and passing the baton. We pray that […]
08/02/26 – WBTX Program – The Changing of Seasons In Life with Pastor Margaret Michael and Grayson Willis
On today’s broadcast of Hope Talks Pastor Margaret Michael and Grayson Willis talk about the changing of seasons in life. We pray that today’s broadcast is a half hour of hope for your life.We would love to hear your feedback on HOPE Talks! Below is the link to a short survey! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HopeTalks
07/26/26 – WBTX Program – What Motivates You to Serve Your Community and Make it Better Part Two with Ashley Bellamy
On today’s broadcast of Hope Talks by Ashley Bellamy. Ashley was born and raised in Kingsport, Tennessee. Ashley and her husband Greg moved to the valley about 20 years ago when the Chick-fil-A franchise opened in Harrisonburg, whereupon they are still serving as the owner/operator. Ashley joins us today to share part two about what […]
07/19/26 – WBTX Program – What Motivates You to Serve Your Community and Make it Better Part One with Ashley Bellamy
On today’s broadcast of Hope Talks by Ashley Bellamy. Ashley was born and raised in Kingsport, Tennessee. Ashley and her husband Greg moved to the valley about 20 years ago when the Chick-fil-A franchise opened in Harrisonburg, whereupon they are still serving as the owner/operator. Ashley joins us today to share part one about what […]
07/12/26 – WBTX Program – Derek Wyse Testimony Part 2
On today’s broadcast of Hope Talks by Derek Wyse. Derek was born and raised in Rockingham County, Virginia. Derek attended the University of Virginia and after graduation moved back to the valley to work for the family business. He met his wife Tammy, who was hired by his dad to work for their family business. […]
07/05/26 – WBTX Program – Derek Wyse Testimony Part 1
On today’s broadcast of Hope Talks by Derek Wyse. Derek was born and raised in Rockingham County, Virginia. Derek attended the University of Virginia and after graduation moved back to the valley to work for the family business. He met his wife Tammy, who was hired by his dad to work for their family business.They […]
06/28/26 – WBTX Program – Isaiah 117 House with Jenny Butcher
On today’s broadcast of Hope Talks by Jenny Butcher. Jenny is the location leader for the Isaiah 117 House in Rockingham County. Isaiah 117 House provides physical and emotional support in a safe and loving home for children awaiting placement.Jenny joins us today to give us an update on the Isaiah 117 House and when […]
06/21/26 – WBTX Program – Father’s Day with Brian Charette
On today’s Father’s Day broadcast of Hope Talks by Brian Charette. Brian was born and raised in Worcester, Massachusetts. Brian is married to his wife Pam, and they have two adult daughters. Brian joins us today to share his story of being a son and father.We pray that today’s broadcast is a half hour of […]
06/14/26 – WBTX Program – Stone Haven with Sydney Hayslett
On today’s broadcast of Hope Talks by Sydney Hayslett. Sydney is the executive director of Stone Haven. Stone Haven has a mission to walk alongside survivors of sexual exploitation in their journey of healing. We believe in safety, commitment, and honesty for every woman we serve. For more information about Stone Haven and the ministry […]
06/07/26 – WBTX Program Morgan McGrath Testimony
On today’s broadcast of Hope Talks we are joined by Morgan McGrath. Morgan was born and raised in central Florida and just finished her freshman year at James Madison University. Morgan joins us today to share her testimony of growing in her relationship with Christ as a young adult. We pray that today’s broadcast is […]
05/31/26 – WBTX Program – Matthew Wilkins Testimony
On today’s broadcast of Hope Talks we are joined by Matthew Wilkins. Matthew was born and raised in the Shenandoah Valley. He graduated high school about a year ago and currently works as an electrician. Matthew joins us today to share his testimony of overcoming cancer at the age of 18. We pray that today’s […]
05/24/26 – WBTX Program – Prayer Walks in God’s Creation with Pastor Margaret Michael and Grayson Willis
On today’s broadcast of Hope Talks pastor Margaret Michael and Grayson Willis talk about doing prayer walks in God‘s creation.We pray that today’s broadcast is a half hour of hope for your life.We would love to hear your feedback on HOPE Talks! Below is the link to a short survey! https://forms.office.com/Pages/DesignPageV2.aspx?prevorigin=shell&origin=NeoPortalPage&subpage=design&id=rMtAr_aDl02Dki0XlUrGIhYk-WuZPbRHkFKyO4BJJKdURTIyS1JBNU1TSjRYQjA3VVo5RlNPT0dSWS4u
05/17/26 – WBTX Program – The Rock Ministry “Philly” with Angela Martin
On today’s broadcast of Hope Talks were joined by Angela Martin. Angela joins us today to share about the rock Ministry that ministers to the Kensington neighborhood in Philadelphia. To find out more about the rock Ministry, you can visit their website: https://www.therockphilly.org We pray that today’s broadcast is a half hour of hope for […]
05/10/26 – WBTX Program – Mothers Day with Angela Kohl
On today’s Mother’s Day broadcast of Hope Talks we are joined by Angela Kohl. Angela was born and raised in Dublin Virginia. Angela is married to her husband Mike and they have three kids. Angela joins us today to share her story of being a daughter and mother. We pray that today’s broadcast is a […]
04/26/26 – WBTX Program – Discipleship with Pastor Kevin Griffin
On today’s broadcast of Hope Talks we are joined by Pastor Kevin Griffin. Pastor Kevin joins us today to talk about how God called us to be discipled and to disciple others. We also talk about the importance of evangelism. We pray that today’s broadcast is a half hour of hope for your life.We would love to hear your feedback on HOPE Talks!
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04/26/26 – WBTX Program – Discipleship with Pastor Kevin Griffin
04/19/26 – WBTX Program – Judy Buskirk Testimony
On today’s broadcast of Hope Talks we are joined by Judy Buskirk. Judy was born and raised on a farm in southeast Pennsylvania in a small town called Franconia. After graduating high school Judy studied nursing at Eastern Mennonite College and has remained in the Shenandoah Valley ever since. Judy joins us today to share her testimony and about how God has been with her through all the trials she has faced in her life. We pray that today’s broadcast is a half hour of hope for your life.We would love to hear your feedback on HOPE...
04/19/26 – WBTX Program – Judy Buskirk Testimony
04/12/26 – WBTX Program – Edie MacPherson Testimony
On today’s broadcast of Hope Talks we are joined by Edie MacPherson. Edie was born in Nashville,Tennessee and lived there until high school and her family moved to Florida. After attending all of it Nazarene University Edie did her masters at Wichita State University. While in grad school, she met her husband Corey who was doing his masters of divinity at Nazarene theological seminary. Edie is currently serving as the interim chaplain at Colgate University. Edie was the speaker at our women’s retreat this year and joins us today to share her testimony. We pray that toda...
04/12/26 – WBTX Program – Pastor Edie MacPherson Testimony
04/05/26 – WBTX Program – Pastor Julie Harris Testimony
On today’s Easter broadcast of Hope Talks we are joined by Pastor Julie Harris. Pastor Julie is the worship pastor at Charlottesville First Church of the Nazarene. Pastor Julie was born in Germany where her dad served in the band in the army. Her family moved back to Virginia Beach when she was about two or three years old. She lived there until her and her husband moved to Charlottesville in 2004. Pastor Julie joins us today to share her testimony and about how God called her into worship ministry. We pray that today’s broadcast is a half hour...
04/05/26 – WBTX Program – Pastor Julie Harris Testimony
03/29/26 – WBTX Program – Eliminating Hurry with Pastor Billy Logan and Pearl Parks
On today’s broadcast of Hope Talks we are joined by Pastor Billy Logan, our pastor of discipleship here at Church of the Nazarene and Pearl Parks who is a board member and life group leader at Church of the Nazarene in Harrisonburg, Virginia. Pastor Billy and Pearl join us today to talk about our Spring life group curriculum, which is called the elimination of hurry by John Mark Comer. We also thought the topic of eliminating hurry was particularly prevalent coming out of the season of the lent. We pray that today’s broadcast is a half hour of h...
03/29/26 – WBTX Program – Elimination of Hurry with Pastor Billy Logan and Pearl Parks
03/22/26 – WBTX Program – Pastor Chad Moler Testimony
On today’s broadcast of Hope Talks we are joined by Pastor Chad Moler. Pastor Chad was born and raised in Michigan. He attended Asbury University in Kentucky. Pastor Chad currently serves as Lead Pastor of Charlottesville First Church of the Nazarene and joins us to share his testimony today. We pray that today’s broadcast is a half hour of hope for your life.We would love to hear your feedback on HOPE Talks!
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03/22/26 – WBTX Progam – Pastor Chad Moler Testimony
On today’s broadcast of Hope Talks we are joined by Pastor Chad Moler. Pastor Chad was born and raised in Michigan. He attended Asbury University in Kentucky. Pastor Chad currently serves as Lead Pastor of Charlottesville First Church of the Nazarene and joins us to share his testimony today. We pray that today’s broadcast is a half hour […]
03/15/26- WBTX Program – Josh Orndorff Testimony
On today’s broadcast of Hope Talks we are joined by Josh Orndorff. Josh serves with World Methodist evangelism. Josh was born and raised in Front Royal, Virginia. Josh is married and has four kids, the youngest of which was adopted. Josh joins us today to share his testimony about his calling to full-time ministry and also his family’s calling to adopt. We pray that today’s broadcast is a half hour of hope for your life.
We would love to hear your feedback on HOPE Talks!
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