Our Journey to Hope
We all have the potential to have our hope challenged by life events, or we know someone whose hope is currently being challenged. I invite you to explore this critical topic with us and please, share this with others. Our goal is to strengthen our own hope while helping others discover, sustain, or regain hope.Remember, no one walks alone.The opinions expressed by guests on this podcast do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the host. Guests are encouraged to express their opinions and insights freely in the interest of providing understanding and encouragement to others.For more information, ple...
Hope and a Vision for Life
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Hope helps us believe tomorrow can be different, while vision gives that hope direction. In this episode of Our Journey to Hope, I explore how prayerful reflection, courage, and one purposeful step can move us forward, even when the road ahead is unclear. We may not see the entire path, but with God’s wisdom and the hope He provides, we can take the next step.
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Come and See! A Short But Powerful Invitation
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Sometimes the most powerful invitations are the simplest. In this episode of Our Journey to Hope, we explore three words that have echoed through the story of Jesus: “Come and see.” From the first disciples to the empty tomb, this invitation points us toward the One who gives us hope. And today, our lives can extend that same invitation as others see what Christ can do in ordinary people walking through difficult times with hope.
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Location, Location, Location
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Location matters. We’ll pay a premium for a better seat at a ball game or concert because there’s something special about being close. But what about the location of our heart? In this episode of Our Journey to Hope, we explore how drawing near to God changes our perspective, strengthens our hope, and helps us see life’s challenges in the presence of the One who is greater than them.
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The Problem With Comparisons
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In this episode of Our Journey to Hope, we explore how comparing our health, success, families, finances, or circumstances with others can quietly drain away our hope. The problem is often the measuring stick. We know our own struggles from the inside while seeing only the outside of someone else’s life.
 Hope doesn’t require us to be doing better than someone else. Instead of looking around to see who is ahead, perhaps we need to look at where we are, recognize what God has placed in our hands, and take...
When Hope Gives Courage a Voice
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Hope and courage are closely connected. Hope reminds us there is still something ahead, while courage helps us take the next step toward it. In this episode of Our Journey to Hope, we explore how even a small amount of hope can give us the courage to keep moving when life feels uncertain or difficult. We may not need courage for everything tomorrow holds. We simply need enough hope to take the next step today.
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Flat Tires and Flat Faith
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One of the realities of life is that every journey encounters unexpected interruptions. Sometimes it's a traffic jam. Sometimes it's bad weather. Sometimes it's something much simpler, yet just as frustrating—a flat tire.
Anyone who has traveled very far has probably experienced one. You're making good progress when suddenly the vehicle begins pulling to one side. The ride changes. Before long you're parked on the shoulder examining a tire that's lost its air.
Flat tires are part of traveling.
Spiritually speaking, something similar can happen in ou...
The Quiet Heroes
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When we think about a cancer center or other such organizatons, we often remember the physicians and nurses who guide us through treatment. Their skill, compassion, and dedication deserve our deepest gratitude. But healing is rarely the work of just a few people.
 In this heartfelt we look behind the scenes to meet the quiet servants whose acts of kindness often go unnoticed. From the smiling receptionist who welcomes anxious patients, to the laboratory technicians, pharmacists, schedulers, volunteers, and the dedicated staff who quietly keep everything clean and running smoothly, each p...
God's Did What?
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Have you ever surprised yourself with a thought that seemed completely out of character?
I certainly did.
In this episode, I share something that's been on my mind lately. Before you jump to conclusions, stay with me. What begins as an unexpected question takes us on a journey to one of the most reassuring promises God ever made.
Sometimes the most surprising conversations lead us to the deepest hope.
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A Conversation With Tommie Washington, Associate Professor for Digital Media, Faulkner University
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Today I have the privilege of welcoming a very special guest, Tommie Washington. Many of you may remember my recent conversation with his wife, Leila Washington. If you haven't heard her inspiring story, I encourage you to visit our podcast page and listen to that episode as well.
 Professionally, Tommie is a two-time Emmy Award-winning designer and animator whose creative work has reached millions of viewers through ESPN. His career has been marked by creativity, excellence, and innovation.
 Currently, Tommie serves as an Associate Professor at Faulkner University in Mo...
Living in Grace
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Do you ever wonder if your ongoing struggles mean you've somehow failed God? Have you prayed about the same weakness again and again, only to find yourself discouraged when the battle continues?
In this episode of Our Journey to Hope, we explore the biblical difference between struggling with sin and continuing in sin. Drawing from Romans 6, Romans 3, 1 John 1, and Psalm 37, you'll discover that the Christian life is not defined by perfection but by faithfully continuing to walk with Christ.
If you've ever wondered whether God still has hope for...
Live Strong With Leila Washington
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Today, I have the honor of introducing you to a new friend and sister in Christ, Leila Washington.
Leila and I share something that neither of us would have chosen, but now use to help others. We are both cancer survivors. We also share something much greater: a deep faith that reminds us hope is always stronger than fear.
Today, Leila serves with the LiveStrong program through the Montgomery YMCA in Montgomery, Alabama. This program is about helping others regain strength, improve their health, and rediscover hope after cancer. H...
Chris McCurley ~ Preaching Minister for the Walnut Street Church of Christ, Dixon, Tennessee
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Sometimes people are challenged to identify with others. But when you've been through something, or are experiencing it in the moment, there is a clearer pathway to connections.
In this episode I am speaking with Chris McCurley. Chris is facing a challenge with cancer in real time. Some of what we speak about is how we can use these kinds of situations to reach out to others in ways we might not have been able to before. Â
Chris is also a podcaster. His show is called, "Dear Church". It is ava...
When Grace Meets Failure
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Today we're looking at two kings, two failures, and two very different responses when confronted with sin. King Saul and King David both made serious mistakes. Both were confronted by God's prophet. Both faced consequences they could not undo.
 Yet one found a path back to hope, while the other drifted farther from God. Their stories are more than ancient history. They speak to anyone carrying regret, living with consequences, or wondering whether God can still bring good from a broken chapter of life.
 Join me as we explore wh...
Helping Others With Hope
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In this episode  we explore how we can help others discover hope, sustain it through life’s challenges, and regain it when it feels lost. Learn how listening, our presence, and our compassion become powerful tools God uses to bring hope into real moments of life.
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Walking Through Life's Valleys
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Life brings moments when the road feels steep, uncertain, and shadowed by circumstances we never expected. In today’s episode, we’ll explore one of the most comforting truths found in Scripture: valleys are part of the journey, but they are never the end of the story.
 Whether you are walking through grief, uncertainty, discouragement, or simply carrying a heavy heart, this episode is a reminder that the Shepherd still walks beside His people.
 So take a deep breath, settle your heart, and join us as we continue moving forwar...
A Brush With Death
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Today we're talking about a moment that changes many lives forever, a brush with death. Whether it comes through illness, an accident, or another unexpected crisis, these experiences have a way of reshaping our perspective and helping us see what truly matters.
In this episode, I'll share part of my own journey through leukemia and reflect on how facing mortality deepened my understanding of hope, faith, and the promises of Christ. Together, we'll explore how life's most difficult valleys can reveal the strength of a hope that reaches beyond our circumstances.<...
The Story of Cancer Healing and Rubber Chicken Socks
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Today we're stepping inside the Montgomery Cancer Center in Prattville, Alabama, a place where courage meets compassion, where healing begins, and where hope is offered every single day. At the heart of so much of that hope is one unforgettable man: Dr. Robert Avery.
Dr. Avery is known for his remarkable skill and compassionate care. But he also understands something powerful, healing often comes through laughter too. Because sometimes hope arrives through wise words. Sometimes through excellent care. And sometimes… through sky blue socks covered in bright yellow rubber chickens.
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When the Headlines Trouble the Heart
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Have you ever looked around and been troubled by what you see going on in the world. It seems like we're surrounded with trouble and dispair. The bad rules and goood seems to be in retreat or defeated.
Well, this has happened for years. Imagine Noah looking around at his world where everything is evil. Or, as the subject of this episode, Habakkuk looks around and only sees violence and injustice. So he turns to God with questions.
In today's episode we look at that and God's response and how...
From Hopeless to Hopeful - Lives Repurposed
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Have you ever seen an old piece of furniture, something scratched, worn, and forgotten, transformed into something beautiful and useful again? There’s something inspiring about repurposing what others may overlook.
Today, we’re exploring how God does something even greater with our lives.
No matter our past, our pain, or the broken places we carry, God is the master of renewal. He sees purpose where others may see ruin, and through His grace, He can transform even our hardest seasons into something meaningful.
Join me as we d...
Seeking First the Treasure That Cannot Fade
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In this powerful episode of Our Journey to Hope, we explore the deeper meaning behind two often quoted promises: Matthew 6:33, “Seek first the kingdom of God,” and Psalm 37:4, “Delight yourself in the Lord.” Are these verses promises of earthly wealth and comfort, or do they point us toward something far greater?
Together, we uncover how Jesus calls us beyond anxiety over temporary things and into the eternal pursuit of God’s Kingdom, while Psalm 37 reveals that true delight in the Lord transforms our desires until God Himself becomes our greatest treasure.
This...
Some Day - Face to Face
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When I was a young sergeant in the Air Force I was stationed in Turkey on a remote assignment. My family had to remain at home for the year I was away. Each day I longed desperately to return home to my family. I longed for the happy reunion when I would see them face-to-face. Â
In this episode if reflect on the hymn Face to Face and the powerful promise it proclaims. Together, we explore what it means to live with a confident hope that one day faith will become sight as we...
Are We Hoping For or Hoping In
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What happens when what we’re hoping for… doesn’t happen?
In this episode of Our Journey to Hope, we explore the powerful difference between hoping for something and hoping in Someone. Drawing from 1 Peter 1:3–5, we’re reminded that while our circumstances may change, our hope does not have to.
It’s natural to hope for better days, restored relationships, or answers to prayer. But when our hope is tied only to outcomes, it can feel fragile and uncertain. God offers something deeper—a living hope anchored in the resurrection o...
A Conversation With John Holley, Friend, Colleague, and Fellow Cancer Survivor
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In this episode we share the powerful and faith-filled story of John Holley, Dean of Technology at Calhoun Community College in Decatur, Alabama—a man whose life reflects resilience, purpose, and unwavering trust in the Lord.
John’s journey through cancer was not just a battle for health, but a walk of faith. In the midst of uncertainty, God met him with strength, peace, and a deeper sense of hope. Today, as a survivor and a brother in Christ, John continues to live out that hope—encouraging others through both his testim...
A Conversation With Mark and Krista Lawley About Prepping and Hope
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In this episode I'm speaking with Mark and Krista Lawley. Mark and Krista are "preppers". That's someone who has a future view of being prepared for the unexpected, or perhaps the expected depending on one's view. They also understand the concept of hope and how it too is a forward looking concept. Â
I invite you to join us in this conversation as we look at hope from a prepper's perspective.
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Episode 157 - A Conversation With Brad Miller ~ Cancer and Comedy
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Sometimes all you can do is laugh. But maybe, we can try laughing first. There is empirical evidence showing how humor is a vital part of recovering from many illnesses and injury. Many of us have discovered that it is true.
In this episode I have a conversation with Brad Miller. Brad has an engaging podcast called, Cancer and Comedy where he seeks to help heal with humor.
Brad is also a cancer survivor so he is coming from a perspective of having lived it.Â
Brad offers a fre...
Episode 156 - Hope and Joy
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We're continuing to look at concepts related to hope. In this episode I look at the relationship between hope and joy. They more than co-exist. They fuel one another.
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Episode 155 - Hope and Caring
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Previously I began looking at concepts that are connected with each other as we journey to hope. One such powerful concept is caring. In this episode I look at the relationship between hoping and caring. We conclude by looking at how hope multiplies as we share it with others.
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Episode 154 - When Anxiety and Hope Meet
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Life is full on concepts that don't seem to be connected. Perhaps they even appear to be opposites. I am presenting a series of concpets that are like that. They seem the opposite of hope. Perhaps they even look to destroy hope. But I want to show how sometimes they are connected.
In this episode I look at how anxiety and hope are related, even entertwined.
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Episode 153 - A Conversation With Jessica Prichard
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Everyone has a story to share and that is worth listening to. For most, the trials they experienced in early life certainly impact the kind of person they mature into. Tragically for some, it causes them to experience ongoing pain in adult life and clouds their view of the future.
Not so with my guest today. Jessica experienced tragic events and ongoing challenges throughout her early life and early development, she overcame them to grow into a remarkable young lady with a clear view of the future. That view includes helping othe...
Episode 152 - A Conversation With Bradley Byrne ~ President and CEO of the Mobile Chamber of Commerce
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Isn't it wonderful how people come into our lives and we are changed for the good. Such is the case with my guest in this podcast. Bradley Byrne is the former Chancellor for Alabama's 2-year college system. I had the honor of serving with him on staff. Later Bradley became one of our congressmen representing the Mobile, Alabama disctrict. Now he serves as the President and CEO of the Mobile Chamber of Commerce. Throughout my time serving with him and seeing him serve in other capacities I've always noted how he uses his positi...
Episode 151 - A Conversation With Congressman Barry Loudermilk
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It is incredibly wonderfu to find that those in significant positions of leadership understand the value of honoring and obeying God. My guest in this podcast is Congressman Barry Loudermilk of the 11th congressional district from Georgia. In our discussion we learn about the nexus of his faith and how it has shapped him into who he is today. We share insights into hope and prayer.
Congressman Loudermilk authored a fascinating book, "And Then They Prayed". In it he looks at events from our American history that were shapped by prayer. Â
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Episode 150 - What is a Christian
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The question of what is a Christian is one asked by many. And unfortunately many misunderstand what it means to be a Christian.
In this episode I offer from God's word what it actually means to be a Christian by looking at the word itself and the characteristics of a Christian. I conclude with answering the question how do I become a Christian,
This would be a great episode to share with someone you know who is challenged in their life and seeking to know God's will.
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Episode 149 - Seeking True and Lasting Hope
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When it comes to hope, all of us are seekers. We seek to discover, sustain, or regain hope.
In this episode I talk about what a seeker is and how all of us are or should be seekers. Â
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Episode 148 - Hope Through Reflection
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Please forgive me for a replay of a previous episode. I feel it is important to remind us that hope is not impossible for us to find, no matter our situation. I also want us to reflect on how we understand and seek hope. Â
In this episode I look at what it means to be reflective and how the help us in our journey to hope.
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Episode 147 - A Conversation With Lance Mosher About True and Lasting Hope
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One of the joys of hosting this podcast channel is that I meet incredible people with great insights into the concept of hope. Some of my guests have given information from a secular perspective; others more spiritual in nature, and even more with a combination of applications. That is important since hope permeates through all aspects of our life.
In this episode I’m speaking with Lance Mosher who has had his hope challenged and discovered the source of true and lasting hope. Now he has dedicated his life to helping other...
Episode 146 - The Relationship of Hope and Forgiveness
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I enjoy finding connections or links between different concepts. I especially like to do so in scripture. I will be reviewing a passage, perhaps in God's old law and then recall or discover a connection to it in the teachings of Jesus or the apostles. This helps prove the inspiration of scripture and keeps it alive in our world today.
In this episode I look at such a connection as I explore the relationship between forgiveness and hope. Perhaps you need to forgive someone. Perhaps someone needs to forgive you. Either way, a...
Episode 145 - A Conversation With Will and Emily Glover ~ Missionaries to Zimbabwe
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My guest in this podcast are Will and Emily Glover. At the time of this podcast, Will and Emily are preparing to relocate in Zimbabwe as full time missionaries. They’ve been successful in this work before.
In our discussion we look at their efforts and we discuss how it impacts on others who are discovering, sustaining, or regaining hope.
In addition to listening to this podcast, I invite you to become part of their work. Their podcast, Glover Podcast, is available on YouTube. They also are active on Facebo...
Episode 144 - A Conversation With Lonnie Jones ~ Keeping Up With Jones
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Lonnie Jones is one of the most, as he describes it, "Eclectic" persons I've met. He is a minister, podcaster, author, SWAT team chaplan, psychologist, husband, and artist...there may be more.
What amazes me is how Lonnie uses all these gifts to glorify God and help those whose hope is being challenged. Lonnie and I discuss the critical concept of hope and his role in helping others discover, sustain, or regain hope.
Please go to his website: http://www.lonniejones.org/. You can find links to all of his...
Episode 143 - A Conversation With Doug Fleener ~ What If?
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All of us have challenges to our hope at some point in our life. For some, as in my guest in this podcast, it was significant. His challenge to hope seemed hopeless. Yet he was able to discover how to regain hope through incremental processes. Now, like most of us when we move back onto the pathway of hope, we seek to help others in their journey to hope.
I invite you to listen to my guest, Doug Fleener as he offers wonderful insights into discovering, sustaining, or regaining hope.
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Episode 142 - A Conversation With Myron Bruce ~ Singing With the Spirit
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It’s always exciting to speak with someone who has found their place in life and are using it to help others. That’s the idea behind this podcast. How can we use what we’ve been given by God to help others as they discover, sustain, or regain hope.
My guest in this episode is Myron Bruce. Myron uses his knowledge and talents to help us grow in hope through song. We’ll discuss how important it is for our hope, spiritual growth, and support for one another. Even if you are not s...
