In this special episode, Haley’s mom joins us on the podcast!

Glenda Scully shares how she found hope in Christ when her granddaughter was diagnosed with leukemia and later when her husband was diagnosed with multiple myeloma. She also discusses the importance of using your gifts to serve the Lord as well as the need for senior adult ministries in local churches.

Subscribe to the podcast and tune in each week as Haley and Dustin share with you what the Bible says about real-life issues with compassion, warmth, and wit.

So you have every reason for hope, for every challenge in life. Because hope means everything.

Hope Talks is a podcast of the ministry of Hope for the Heart.

Listen in to learn more - (05:20) Balancing Work, Family, and Faith

(09:12) A Family's Faith Journey Through Crisis

(15:08) New Beginnings in Edmond

(23:59) Realizing God's Preparation and Purpose

(31:22) Senior Adult Ministry Importance in Churches

(37:07) Church Family Support and Growth

(44:05) The Importance of Community and Growth

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Helpful links and resources

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Learn more about the ministry and resources of Hope for the Heart: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/

Learn more about Hope Talks and catch up on past episodes: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/hopetalks/

Want to talk with June Hunt on Hope in the Night about a difficult life issue? Schedule a time here: https://resource.hopefortheheart.org/talk-with-june-hope-in-the-night

God’s plan for you: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/gods-plan-for-you/

Give to the ministry of Hope for the Heart: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/donation/givehope/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=notes&utm_campaign=hopetalks

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Bible verses mentioned in this episode

Matthew 28:19-20 – “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”

1 Peter 1:6 – “In all this, you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials.”

1 Peter 5:8 – “Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy, the devil, prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.”

1 Peter 5:10 – “And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast.”

2 Timothy 1:5 – “I am reminded of your sincere faith, which first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice and, I am persuaded, now lives in you also.”

Proverbs 4:23 says, “Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.”

In this episode, Haley and Dustin discuss the concept of guarding your heart – what it means, what it doesn’t mean, and why it’s important to our spiritual growth. With personal stories and biblical insights, they also share how to practically guard your heart from harmful (and seemingly harmless) influences.

Subscribe to the podcast and tune in each week as Haley and Dustin share with you what the Bible says about real-life issues with compassion, warmth, and wit.

So you have every reason for hope, for every challenge in life. Because hope means everything.

Hope Talks is a podcast of the ministry of Hope for the Heart.

Listen in to learn more :

(02:30) Guarding the Deceitful Heart

(06:04) Guarding Your Heart and Hope

(10:18) Guarding the Heart From False Hope

(17:07) Guarding Your Heart

(24:40) Guarding Your Heart and Faith

(31:08) Guarded Heart and Rooted Identity

(35:19) Choosing the Path of Life

(51:24) Exploring Joy in Christian Hope

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Connect with Hope for the Heart on social!

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Learn more about the ministry and resources of Hope for the Heart: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/

Learn more about Hope Talks and catch up on past episodes: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/hopetalks/

Want to talk with June Hunt on Hope in the Night about a difficult life issue? Schedule a time here: https://resource.hopefortheheart.org/talk-with-june-hope-in-the-night

God’s plan for you: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/gods-plan-for-you/

Give to the ministry of Hope for the Heart: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/donation/givehope/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=notes&utm_campaign=hopetalks

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Bible verses mentioned in this episode

Psalm 119:125 -- “I am your servant; give me discernment that I may understand your statutes.”

Proverbs 4:23 – “Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.”

Proverbs 20:5 – “The purposes of a person’s heart are deep waters, but one who has insight draws them out.”

Proverbs 23:26 – “My son, give me your heart and let your eyes delight in my ways”

Jeremiah 17:9 – The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately sick; who can understand it?

Matthew 18:9 – “And if your eye causes you to stumble, gouge it out and throw it away.”

Mark 12:30 – “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.”

Romans 12:2 -- “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.”

1 Corinthians 10:12 -- “So, if you think you are standing firm, be careful that you don’t fall”

1 Corinthians 10:23 – “I have the right to do anything,” you say—but not everything is beneficial. “I have the right to do anything"—but not everything is constructive.”

Galatians 5:22-23 – “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control”

Galatians 6:1 – “If someone is caught in a sin, you who live by the Spirit should restore that person gently. But watch yourselves, or you also may be tempted.”

1 Peter 5:8 – “Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.”

Based on June Hunt’s 31-day interactive devotional, Haley and Dustin discuss the concept of seeing yourself through God’s eyes. This is a life-changing concept and spiritual discipline that can help you embrace your identity in Christ, correct underlying negative thoughts, and grow in your walk with the Lord.

Listen now and don’t miss the link below for the Seeing Yourself Through God’s Eyes devotional.

Subscribe to the podcast and tune in each week as Haley and Dustin share with you what the Bible says about real-life issues with compassion, warmth, and wit.

So you have every reason for hope, for every challenge in life. Because hope means everything.

Hope Talks is a podcast of the ministry of Hope for the Heart.

Listen in

(07:43) Identity in Christ for Transformation

(14:18) Embracing God's Love and Overcoming Negativity

(29:56) Forgiveness and Changing Perspectives

(40:22) Empowering Devotional Small Group Conversations

(50:06) Prayer for Self-Reflection and Renewal

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Helpful links and resources

Get the Seeing Yourself Through God’s Eyes devotional here: https://june-hunt.myshopify.com/products/seeing-yourself-through-gods-eyes

Connect with us on social!

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Learn more about the ministry and resources of Hope for the Heart: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/

Learn more about Hope Talks and submit a question for Haley and Dustin: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/podcast

Want to talk with June Hunt on Hope in the Night about a difficult life issue? Schedule a time here: https://resource.hopefortheheart.org/talk-with-june-hope-in-the-night

God’s plan for you: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/gods-plan-for-you/

Give to the ministry of Hope for the Heart: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/donation/givehope/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=notes&utm_campaign=hopetalks

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Bible verses mentioned in this episode

Psalm 145:8 – “The LORD is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and rich in love.”

Isaiah 43:4 – “You are precious to me. You are honored, and I love you.”

Isaiah 41:9 – “I took you from the ends of the earth, from its farthest corners I called you. I said, ‘You are my servant’ I have chosen you and have not rejected you.”

Matthew 3:16-17 – “As soon as Jesus was baptized, he went up out of the water. At that moment heaven was opened, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and alighting on him. And a voice from heaven said, “This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased.”

John 13:23 – “One of them, the disciple whom Jesus loved, was reclining next to him.” (See also: John 21:7 and John 21:20 for the phrase “the disciple whom Jesus loved”)

Romans 12:3 – “For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance with the faith God has distributed to each of you.”

Romans 15:7 – “Christ has accepted you so that God will be given glory”

Ephesians 1:4 – “Even before he made the world, God loved us and chose us in Christ to be holy and without fault in his eyes”

1 Thessalonians 1:4 – “God loves you and has chosen you to be his own people”

1 John 3:1 – “See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are!”

In this episode, Haley and Dustin sit down with Gareth Russell, the CEO of Jersey Road, a PR and communications agency based in the UK. Gareth shares his story of how he found hope in Christ in the aftermath of losing both of his parents within the span of six months. His story of grief is an encouraging reminder of the hope we have in Christ and of the influence of godly role models.

As someone who works with churches and Christian organizations all over the world, Gareth also shares about his unique calling as well as some of the challenges and opportunities facing Christians and the media today.

Subscribe to the podcast and tune in each week as Haley and Dustin share with you what the Bible says about real-life issues with compassion, warmth, and wit.

So you have every reason for hope, for every challenge in life. Because hope means everything.

Hope Talks is a podcast of the ministry of Hope for the Heart.

Listen in

(00:00) - Finding Hope in Times of Grief

(12:58) - Discovering Calling Through Life Changes

(20:28) - Overcoming Identity Crisis in Christianity

(30:36) - Shifting Perspectives in Modern Christianity

(45:31) - Navigating Hope and Faith Challenges

(52:50) - Empowering Hope Through Faith Podcast

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Helpful links and resources

Learn more about Jersey Road: https://jerseyroad.agency/

Hear more from Gareth on the CommsCast with Jersey Road podcast:

–On Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/commscast-with-jersey-road/id1729206823

–On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4HuofUZP8ztHi1JXklTHzv

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Connect with us on social!

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Learn more about the ministry and resources of Hope for the Heart: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/

Learn more about Hope Talks and submit a question for Haley and Dustin: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/podcast

Want to talk with June Hunt on Hope in the Night about a difficult life issue? Schedule a time here: https://resource.hopefortheheart.org/talk-with-june-hope-in-the-night

God’s plan for you: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/gods-plan-for-you/

Give to the ministry of Hope for the Heart: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/donation/givehope/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=notes&utm_campaign=hopetalks

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Bible verses mentioned in this episode

Romans 8:26 – “Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words.”

Hebrews 11:16 – “Instead, they were longing for a better country—a heavenly one. Therefore, God is not ashamed to be called their God, for he has prepared a city for them.”

Hebrews 11:39, 40 – “These were all commended for their faith, yet none of them received what had been promised since God had planned something better for us so that only together with us would they be made perfect.”