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Why do we put off things we know we need to do? And how can we finally stop procrastinating?   Author and speaker Dana K. White joins Haley and Dustin to talk about her new book, Procrastinators Get Stuff Done, and share practical ways to overcome procrastination.    Drawing from her experience helping people declutter their homes, Dana explains how small, manageable steps can help us move past overwhelming feelings, overthinking, and the fear of failure.   Dana also shares a hope story about a difficult season with her family that transformed her relationship with Jesus and taught her what it really means to trust and depend on Him when you have nothing else.   If you struggle with procrastination or need a reminder that God is enough (and you can trust Him), this is an encouraging conversation with practical insights on getting unstuck and moving forward.   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    --------------   Dana K. White resources   Learn more about Dana K. White: https://www.aslobcomesclean.com/   Get Dana’s new book, Procrastinators Get Stuff Done: https://tinyurl.com/45cvp3n7    Check out Dana’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DanaKWhite   Listen to Dana’s podcast: A Slob Comes Clean   On Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-slob-comes-clean/id703720000   On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3gNL8WirdxSt9JaVwEL5EX   Hope for the Heart resources   Connect with Hope Talks on social!    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61594309116647  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hopetalkspod/    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://hopefortheheart.donorsupport.co/page/hope-talks    -------------- Bible verses mentioned in this episode Psalm 34:8 - “Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in him.” John 8:36 - “So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.” Philippians 4:7 - “And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”

Where do you need boundaries in your life?   Maybe in a relationship, with what you eat or watch, or perhaps you're taking on too much responsibility and need more time to rest.   Boundaries are a popular topic these days, but we don't always stop to consider where we need to apply them in our own lives.   In this episode of Hope Talks, Haley and Dustin explore the biblical foundations of boundaries, what they are (and aren't), and why they can be so difficult to set and maintain.   They also walk through several areas of life to help you consider where you might need better boundaries—with work and rest, what you consume, and the words you speak.   It's a practical and encouraging conversation on how healthy boundaries can strengthen your relationships, protect your well-being, and help you grow in your walk with the Lord.   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    --------------   Hope for the Heart resources   Get our Keys for Living book, Boundaries: How to Set Them–How to Keep Them – https://hopefortheheart.org/store/product/boundaries   Get our new resource, Growing in Gratitude: A 31-Day Journal, here: https://hopefortheheart.donorsupport.co/page/gratitude    Connect with Hope Talks on social!    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61594309116647  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hopetalkspod/    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://hopefortheheart.donorsupport.co/page/hope-talks    -------------- Bible verses mentioned in this episode Proverbs 8:29 — “...he gave the sea its boundary so the waters would not overstep his command, and when he marked out the foundations of the earth.” Acts 17:26 — “From one man he made all the nations... and he marked out their appointed times in history and the boundaries of their lands.” Mark 1:38 — “Let us go somewhere else—to the nearby villages—so I can preach there also. That is why I have come.” 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.” 1 Corinthians 6:12 — “‘I have the right to do anything,’ you say—but not everything is beneficial... but I will not be mastered by anything.” Proverbs 4:23 — “Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.” 1 Corinthians 6:19–20 — “Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit...? Therefore honor God with your bodies.” Psalm 141:3 — “Set a guard over my mouth, Lord; keep watch over the door of my lips.” Ephesians 4:29 — “Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up.”

Do you ever struggle to pray? Most of us would say yes.   Prayer is one of the richest blessings we have, but it doesn’t always come easily. Distractions, unanswered prayers, and questions about God can make it difficult to know where to begin.   Pastor and author Matt Smallbone joins Haley and Dustin to share his own struggles with prayer and what changed when he began praying through the Lord’s Prayer. Drawing from his book, The Prayer Experiment, Matt explains how the prayer Jesus taught helps us bring our everyday needs to God, practice forgiveness, and deepen our trust in our heavenly Father.   It’s an honest and often humorous conversation with practical tips and encouragement for anyone who wants to grow in their prayer life.   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    --------------   Resources from Matt Smallbone Learn more about Matt Smallbone: https://www.mattsmallbone.com/  Order Matt’s book, The Prayer Experiment: https://tinyurl.com/bdfm4stz    Hope for the Heart resources   Connect with Hope Talks on social!    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61594309116647  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hopetalkspod/    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://hopefortheheart.donorsupport.co/page/hope-talks    -------------- Bible verses mentioned in this episode Matthew 6:9–13 — The Lord's Prayer "This, then, is how you should pray: 'Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.'" Matthew 6:5–6 — How not to pray "And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by others… But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen." Matthew 6:7 — Don't pray like a pagan "And when you pray, do not keep on babbling like pagans, for they think they will be heard because of their many words." Mark 6:31 — Rest and solitude "Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place and get some rest." Mark 9:24 — Faith and doubt "Immediately the boy's father exclaimed, 'I do believe; help me overcome my unbelief!'" Matthew 28:16–17 — Doubt among the disciples "Then the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had told them to go. When they saw him, they worshiped him; but some doubted."

After years of declining church engagement, something hopeful may be happening: younger generations are showing a renewed openness to Jesus and spiritual questions. But what are they really searching for—and how should the church respond?   Barna Group CEO David Kinnaman joins Haley and Dustin to discuss why young people want a faith that is real, beautiful, and lasting. They explore mental health and authentic discipleship, the influence of AI and algorithms, and why the church must offer more than another carefully produced experience. David also shares how the loss of his wife, Jill, deepened his own hope in the resurrection.   It’s a wide-ranging, honest, and often humorous conversation about the future of faith—and why David believes this may be the spiritually open moment Christians have been praying for.   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    --------------   Resources from David Kinnaman and the Barna Group Learn more about the Barna Group: https://www.barna.com/  Pre-order David’s new book, Jesus is Back: https://tinyurl.com/53vxwpty    Hope for the Heart resources Connect with Hope Talks on social!    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61594309116647  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hopetalkspod/    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://hopefortheheart.donorsupport.co/page/hope-talks    -------------- Bible verses mentioned in this episode   John 10:10 — "The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full." John 8:36 — "So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed." John 1:1 — "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God." Acts 2:32 — "God has raised this Jesus to life, and we are all witnesses of it." 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." Isaiah 30:21 — "Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, 'This is the way; walk in it.'"

What are you grateful for today?   Sometimes that’s easy to answer. But when life gets hard, busy, or simply mundane, it can be difficult to cultivate a grateful heart.   God calls us to be grateful, and that often requires slowing down to notice the specific people, moments, memories, and everyday gifts He has given us.   In this episode, Haley and Dustin walk through Hope for the Heart’s newest resource, Growing in Gratitude: A 31-Day Journal. Together, they reflect on everyday blessings, meaningful relationships, God’s character and faithfulness, lessons learned through difficult seasons, and reasons for hope.   This episode is an invitation to practice gratitude as you listen. Pause to answer the questions for yourself, remember the ways God has cared for you, and identify specific reasons to be thankful—even when life is hard.   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    --------------   Hope for the Heart resources   Get our new resource, Growing in Gratitude: A 31-Day Journal, here: https://hopefortheheart.donorsupport.co/page/gratitude    Connect with Hope Talks on social!    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61594309116647  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hopetalkspod/    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://hopefortheheart.donorsupport.co/page/hope-talks    -------------- Bible verses mentioned in this episode   Psalm 136:1 – “Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever.”   1 Thessalonians 5:18 – “Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”

You’re aging. So is everyone you love … a little bit more each day. Even though we all want a long life … our culture doesn’t have a positive view of aging. We are told to fight it, hide it, or fear it.   In this episode, Haley and Dustin talk with Bible teacher and author Jen Wilkin about her new book, Dust to Dust: Aging Wisely in an Anti-Aging World. Jen shares how an early cancer diagnosis and later caring for her mother shaped the way she thinks about mortality, dependence, and growing older.   They discuss why our culture treats aging as something to conceal, what Scripture says instead, and how the shape of a human life moves from receiving care to giving it — and often back again. Jen also challenges the church to value older generations and prepare wisely for the years ahead.   It’s an honest, challenging, and often humorous conversation on aging with wisdom instead of fear.   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    --------------   Resources from Jen Wilkin Learn more about Jen, her ministry, and resources: https://www.jenwilkin.net/  Get Jen’s book, Dust to Dust: https://tinyurl.com/4e23f72s    Hope for the Heart resources   Join us this fall at the Hope Together Conference! Learn more and sign up here: https://hopetogether.com/    Connect with Hope Talks on social!    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61594309116647  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hopetalkspod/    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://hopefortheheart.donorsupport.co/page/hope-talks    -------------- Bible verses mentioned in this episode   Genesis 3:4 — "'You will not certainly die,' the serpent said to the woman."   Psalm 139:14 — "I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well."   Isaiah 40:8 — "The grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of our God endures forever."   Isaiah 46:4 — "Even to your old age and gray hairs I am he, I am he who will sustain you. I have made you and I will carry you; I will sustain you and I will rescue you."   Description:    You’re aging. So is everyone you love … a little bit more each day. Even though we all want a long life … our culture doesn’t have a positive view of aging. We are told to fight it, hide it, or fear it.   In this episode, Haley and Dustin talk with Bible teacher and author Jen Wilkin about her new book, Dust to Dust: Aging Wisely in an Anti-Aging World. Jen shares how an early cancer diagnosis and later caring for her mother shaped the way she thinks about mortality, dependence, and growing older.   They discuss why our culture treats aging as something to conceal, what Scripture says instead, and how the shape of a human life moves from receiving care to giving it — and often back again. Jen also challenges the church to value older generations and prepare wisely for the years ahead.   It’s an honest, challenging, and often humorous conversation on aging with wisdom instead of fear.   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  --------------   Resources from Jen Wilkin Learn more about Jen, her ministry, and resources: https://www.jenwilkin.net/  Get Jen’s book, Dust to Dust: https://tinyurl.com/4e23f72s    Hope for the Heart resources   Join us this fall at the Hope Together Conference! Learn more and sign up here: https://hopetogether.com/    Connect with Hope Talks on social!    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61594309116647  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hopetalkspod/    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://hopefortheheart.donorsupport.co/page/hope-talks  -------------- Bible verses mentioned in this episode   Genesis 3:4 — "'You will not certainly die,' the serpent said to the woman."   Psalm 139:14 — "I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well."   Isaiah 40:8 — "The grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of our God endures forever."   Isaiah 46:4 — "Even to your old age and gray hairs I am he, I am he who will sustain you. I have made you and I will carry you; I will sustain you and I will rescue you."

We all struggle with control. We want to control outcomes, other people’s choices, and what comes next. And when that burden becomes exhausting, we’re often told to just “trust God” or “let go and let God.” But sometimes control isn’t a power grab. Sometimes we try to manage people and circumstances precisely because we’re responsible, capable, and caring—and because painful experiences have taught us to prepare for the worst. This week, Lysa TerKeurst joins Haley and Dustin to discuss her new book, Making Peace with What I Can’t Control. Lysa is a #1 New York Times bestselling author and president and chief visionary officer of Proverbs 31 Ministries. She has walked her own long road through trauma, codependency, and the lingering anxiety that can show up as a need to manage everything and everyone. Lysa explains how trauma and fear can fuel our need for control, how the story of Judas challenged her desire to force an outcome, and what surrendering to God really means. If you feel responsible for managing people or situations, this conversation will help you understand what may be happening beneath the surface—and how to make peace with what you can’t control.   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  --------------   Resources from Lysa TerKeurst Get Lysa’s new book, Making Peace with What I Can’t Control: https://tinyurl.com/2wyawm46  Learn more about Haven Place Ministries: https://www.instagram.com/_havenplace/  Learn more about Lysa, her ministry, and resources: https://lysaterkeurst.com/    Hope for the Heart resources   Join us this fall at the Hope Together Conference! Learn more and sign up here: https://hopetogether.com/    Connect with Hope for the Heart on social!    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hopefortheheart   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hopefortheheart    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://hopefortheheart.donorsupport.co/page/hope-talks  -------------- Bible verses mentioned in this episode   2 Timothy 1:7 — "For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline." Matthew 26:25 — "Then Judas, the one who would betray him, said, 'Surely you don't mean me, Rabbi?' Jesus answered, 'You have said so.'" Mark 10:21–22 — "Jesus looked at him and loved him. 'One thing you lack,' he said… At this the man's face fell. He went away sad, because he had great wealth."

Grief can change your life so deeply that there’s simply no going back to the way things were. So how do you accept the new reality of loss and still move forward with real hope?    In this episode, Haley and Dustin talk with Sam Ingrassia about the death of his wife, Vicky, after more than 50 years of marriage and a four-year health decline. Sam shares what he’s learning about grief, accepting a new reality, and experiencing God’s presence in sorrow.   Sam also discusses four essentials that everyone needs for navigating loss and offers a powerful perspective on Psalm 23, showing how the Shepherd meets us in the "valley of loss."    It’s a deeply personal conversation about grief, hope, and staying “all in” with Jesus when life changes forever.   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    --------------   Resources from Sam Ingrassia Learn more about Sam and Ascending Health: https://www.ascending.health/    Hope for the Heart resources   Join us this fall at the Hope Together Conference! Learn more and sign up here: https://hopetogether.com/    Connect with Hope for the Heart on social!    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hopefortheheart   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hopefortheheart    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://hopefortheheart.donorsupport.co/page/hope-talks  -------------- Bible verses mentioned in this episode   Romans 8:18 — "I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us."   Mark 6:31 — "Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place and get some rest."   Psalm 23:1–4 — "The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing... Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me."   Ecclesiastes 4:9–10 — "Two are better than one... If either of them falls down, one can help the other up."   John 6:68 — "Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life."   John 11:25–26 — "I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die..."

What difference does the hope of heaven make when life hurts right now?   In this episode, Haley and Dustin welcome Sheila Walsh back to the podcast for an honest conversation about depression, disappointment, unanswered prayers, and the hope we have in Christ. Sheila shares about a recent difficult season in her own mental health journey and how Hebrews 12 led her to a fresh perspective on eternity.   Drawing from her book The Hope of Heaven, Sheila explores what Scripture says about heaven, why our longing for something more points us toward eternity, and how keeping our eyes on our future in heaven can change the way we live today.   If life hasn’t turned out the way you hoped, this conversation is a beautiful reminder: this is not the end of your story. There is so much hope waiting for you.   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    --------------   Resources from Sheila Walsh Learn more about Sheila Walsh and her ministry at https://sheilawalsh.com/  Connect with Sheila on social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sheilawalsh1/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sheilawalshconnects/ X / Twitter: https://x.com/sheilawalsh    Hope for the Heart resources   Join us this fall at the Hope Together Conference! Learn more and sign up here: https://hopetogether.com/    Connect with Hope for the Heart on social!    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hopefortheheart   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hopefortheheart    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://hopefortheheart.donorsupport.co/page/hope-talks    -------------- Bible verses mentioned in this episode   1 Peter 3:15 — "Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have."   Hebrews 12:1–2 — "...let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross..." Luke 23:43 — "Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in paradise."   Matthew 11:3, 6 — "Are you the one who is to come, or should we expect someone else?"... "Blessed is anyone who does not stumble on account of me."   2 Corinthians 4:17 — "For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all."   2 Corinthians 12:2–4 — "...caught up to the third heaven... caught up to paradise and heard inexpressible things..."   John 3:16 — "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life."   Colossians 3:1–2 — "Set your hearts on things above, where Christ is... Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things."   Revelation 21:3–4 — "He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away."

Whose voice has shaped the way you see yourself? Today we're revisiting one of our favorite Hope Talks conversations about identity and learning to see yourself through God's eyes instead of through the opinions of others, your past, or the lies you've come to believe. Together, Haley and Dustin explore why so many of us struggle with shame, insecurity, guilt, and feeling like we're never enough. They discuss how our identity shapes our thoughts, choices, relationships, and spiritual growth—and why lasting change begins by replacing lies with the truth of God's Word. If you've ever struggled to believe you're truly loved, accepted, forgiven, or enough, this conversation will encourage you to see yourself the way God already does: as His beloved child. 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    --------------   Hope for the Heart resources   Join us this fall at the Hope Together Conference! Learn more and sign up here: https://hopetogether.com/    Connect with Hope for the Heart on social!    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hopefortheheart   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hopefortheheart    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://hopefortheheart.donorsupport.co/page/hope-talks    --------------   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!”

We often pray for big miracles while overlooking the countless ways God is already at work around us. In this replay episode of Hope Talks, we're revisiting an encouraging conversation with bestselling author and pastor Mark Batterson about learning to see God with fresh eyes.  Mark shares the remarkable story of being miraculously healed after living with severe asthma for 40 years, along with the lessons that experience taught him about persistent prayer, God's faithfulness, and trusting Him even when the answer doesn't come right away. Drawing from his book A Million Little Miracles, Mark explores what it means to believe that God is "bigger than big, closer than close, and gooder than good." Together, we talk about breaking out of the boxes we place around God, cultivating wonder as an act of worship, practicing gratitude, and discovering that God's fingerprints are often found in the ordinary moments we so often overlook. If you've been wondering where God is, struggling to keep praying, or longing to experience a deeper awareness of His presence, this conversation will encourage you to slow down, look closer, and rediscover the God who has been with you all along. 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  -------------- Resources from Mark Batterson   Learn more about Mark Batterson: https://www.markbatterson.com/ Get a copy of Mark’s book, A Million Little Miracles: https://tinyurl.com/4am7zrt2 -------------- Hope for the Heart resources   Join us this fall at the Hope Together Conference! Learn more and sign up here: https://hopetogether.com/    Connect with Hope for the Heart on social!  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hopefortheheart   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hopefortheheart    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://hopefortheheart.donorsupport.co/page/hope-talks  ---------------------------- Bible verses mentioned in this episode Psalm 8:5 – “You have made them a little lower than the angels and crowned them with glory and honor.” Psalm 56:8 – “You keep track of all my sorrows. You have collected all my tears in your bottle. You have recorded each one in your book.” Isaiah 49:16 – “See, I have engraved you on the palms of my hands; your walls are ever before me.” Zechariah 4:10 – “Do not despise these small beginnings, for the LORD rejoices to see the work begin” Romans 5:7-8 – “Very rarely will anyone die for a righteous person, though for a good person someone might possibly dare to die. But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. 2 Corinthians 5:21 – “God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.” Ephesians 3:20 – “Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us,” Revelation 21:4 – “He will wipe every tear from their eyes, and there will be no more death or sorrow or crying or pain. All these things are gone forever.”

Do you constantly feel responsible for other people's happiness? Struggle to say no? Find yourself rescuing, fixing, or losing yourself in relationships? In this replay episode, we're revisiting one of our most practical conversations on codependency. Haley and Dustin unpack what codependency really is, why it's often misunderstood, and how unhealthy relationship patterns can quietly shape marriages, families, friendships, and even ministry. Together they explore the warning signs of codependency, the emotional and spiritual issues that often fuel it, and what Scripture teaches about healthy love, boundaries, and finding your identity in Christ instead of another person. Whether you've wondered if you're codependent or you're trying to help someone caught in an unhealthy relationship, this conversation offers biblical wisdom and practical steps toward healthier relationships and lasting freedom. 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    Hope for the Heart resources   Join us this fall at the Hope Together Conference! Learn more and sign up here: https://hopetogether.com/    Connect with Hope for the Heart on social!    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hopefortheheart   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hopefortheheart    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://hopefortheheart.donorsupport.co/page/hope-talks    ---------------------------- Bible verses mentioned in this episode   Jeremiah 31:3 -- “I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with unfailing kindness.” Romans 5:8 – “But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” Romans 8:38-39 – “For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.”

What do you do when your child receives an autism diagnosis? How do you hold onto hope when the future suddenly feels uncertain? In this episode, Haley and Dustin sit down with Dr. Stephanie Holmes—certified autism specialist, counselor, and neurodiverse marriage therapist—to explore autism, ADHD, neurodiversity, and the hope Christ offers families navigating these realities. Stephanie shares her family's remarkable journey—from her daughter's autism diagnosis to discovering years later that her husband was also on the autism spectrum. Through it all, God transformed uncertainty into a calling to encourage and equip other families. Together they discuss what autism and neurodiversity are, common misconceptions, practical wisdom for parenting and marriage, and how churches can become places where neurodiverse individuals and families truly belong. As Stephanie says, God's promises come with "no exclusion clause." No diagnosis places you outside His love, His purposes, or His hope. Whether you're navigating a diagnosis yourself, supporting someone you love, or simply want to better understand neurodiversity, this conversation offers biblical encouragement and practical hope. 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. Elizabeth Carlyle Resources   Get Elizabeth’s book, Americans Who Pray: https://tinyurl.com/2889mtdz   Learn more about Elizabeth Carlyle & First Freedom Art: https://www.firstfreedomart.com/    Hope for the Heart resources   Connect with Hope for the Heart on social!    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hopefortheheart   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hopefortheheart    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://hopefortheheart.donorsupport.co/page/hope-talks  -------------- Bible verses mentioned in this episode Jeremiah 29:11: "'For I know the plans I have for you,' declares the Lord, 'plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.'" Philippians 4:13: "I can do all this through him who gives me strength." 2 Thessalonians 3:5: "May the Lord direct your hearts into God’s love and Christ’s perseverance."

Why do certain hurts from the past keep showing up in the present? Today we're revisiting one of our most impactful conversations with Marcus Warner, president of Deeper Walk International and author of Understanding the Wounded Heart. Recorded at our 2025 Hope Together Conference, Marcus shares his personal journey through anxiety, ministry burnout, and emotional healing—and how God revealed wounds from his past that still needed attention. Together, Haley and Dustin explore how unresolved pain affects our relationships, emotions, and spiritual lives. They discuss why healing is often deeper than we realize, and how prayer can become a powerful pathway to freedom. Marcus also shares his practical R.E.A.L. prayer model, a simple framework for inviting God into painful memories and finding lasting healing. If you've ever wondered why old wounds still affect you today, or you've found yourself thinking, "I thought I was over that," this conversation will help you take a meaningful step toward healing, restoration, and a deeper walk with God. 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    Marcus Warner / Deeper Walk Resources    Learn more about Deeper Walk International, Marcus Warner’s ministry, podcast, and books – www.deeperwalk.com     Get the book, Understanding the Wounded Heart – https://deeperwalk.com/product/understanding-the-wounded-heart-book/    Hope for the Heart resources   Join us this fall at the Hope Together Conference! Learn more and sign up here: https://hopetogether.com/    Connect with Hope for the Heart on social!    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hopefortheheart   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hopefortheheart    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://hopefortheheart.donorsupport.co/page/hope-talks

What do you do when your faith feels strong on the outside but you're falling apart on the inside? Today we're revisiting one of our most meaningful conversations with author, speaker, and Bible teacher Sheila Walsh. In this deeply personal episode, Haley and Dustin talk with Sheila about depression, childhood trauma, mental health, and the life-changing hope found in Jesus Christ. Sheila shares her powerful story of growing up with deep emotional wounds, pursuing perfection in an effort to earn God's approval, and eventually finding herself in a psychiatric hospital with severe clinical depression. But it was there—in one of the darkest seasons of her life—that she began to discover God's grace, His presence, and the truth that the Good Shepherd knows exactly where to find us. Together they explore prayer, suffering, healing, and what it means to trust God when life doesn't make sense. If you've ever struggled with depression, discouragement, or wondered where God is in your pain, this conversation is a powerful reminder that the Good Shepherd knows exactly where to find you—and that you are never beyond the reach of His love. 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    --------------   Resources from Sheila Walsh Learn more about Sheila Walsh and her ministry at https://sheilawalsh.com/  Connect with Sheila on social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sheilawalsh1/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sheilawalshconnects/ X / Twitter: https://x.com/sheilawalsh    Hope for the Heart resources   Join us this fall at the Hope Together Conference! Learn more and sign up here: https://hopetogether.com/    Connect with Hope for the Heart on social!    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hopefortheheart   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hopefortheheart    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://hopefortheheart.donorsupport.co/page/hope-talks  -------------- Bible verses mentioned in this episode Psalm 139:16 – “You saw me before I was born. Every day of my life was recorded in your book. Every moment was laid out before a single day had passed.”   Psalm 141:2 – “May my prayer be set before you like incense; may the lifting up of my hands be like the evening sacrifice.”   Mark 8 :22-25 – “They came to Bethsaida, and some people brought a blind man and begged Jesus to touch him. He took the blind man by the hand and led him outside the village. When he had spit on the man's eyes and put his hands on him, Jesus asked, “Do you see anything?” He looked up and said, “I see people; they look like trees walking around.” Once more Jesus put his hands on the man’s eyes. Then his eyes were opened, his sight was restored, and he saw everything clearly.”   John 10:10 – “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.”   Galatians 5:1 – “It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.”   Revelation 5:8 – “And when he had taken it, the four living creatures and the twenty-four elders fell down before the Lamb. Each one had a harp and they were holding golden bowls full of incense, which are the prayers of God’s people.”