Hope Talks

By: Hope for the Heart
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  • Have you ever hoped for something, but it didn’t happen? Did you hope for the wrong thing? Was God not faithful? What is hope? How does it work? And why does having hope matter so much to our well-being? Join Hope Talks each week to dive into everyday life topics and receive practical, biblical guidance to grow in your faith, hope, and love for the Lord, others, and yourself. With decades of experience in counseling, writing, training, and serving in ministry … Haley and Dustin will 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.
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Episodes
  • How Jon Seidl Found Hope in Christ – Episode 39

    How Jon Seidl Found Hope in Christ – Episode 39
    Feb 13 2025
    In this episode, Haley and Dustin sit down with author and speaker Jon Seidl, who writes on issues of faith, mental health, addiction, messy sanctification, and radical vulnerability. Jon shares his hope story and how the Lord led him to sobriety after a difficult season of struggling with alcohol addiction. Jon speaks candidly about his experience and shares the lessons he’s been learning as he finishes up his upcoming book, Confessions of a Christian Alcoholic: A Candid Conversation on Drinking, Addiction, and How to Break Free (available October 2025). Listen now – it’s such an encouraging story and conversation on addiction, recovery, and the hope we have in Christ. 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 (04:45) The Impact of True Vulnerability (07:31) Managing Expectations in Writing and Publishing (15:01) Late Night Beach Bathroom Dilemma (20:32) Overcoming Alcoholism and Finding Hope (30:01) God's Unhindered Guidance and Love (38:02) Challenges of Church Expectations (43:57) Unwavering Faith in Times of Loss (47:16) Embracing Vulnerability in Spiritual Growth (52:55) Personal Tragedy and Self-Reflection (57:01) Embracing Vulnerability Through Tattoos -------------- Helpful links and resources Learn more about Jon Seidl: https://www.jonseidl.com/ Check out Jon’s blog, The Veritas Daily: https://jonseidl.substack.com/ Get Jon’s book, Finding Rest: A Survivor’s Guide to Navigating the Valleys of Anxiety, Faith, and Life -- https://www.jonseidl.com/finding-rest-book Connect with Jon on social: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonathonseidl Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonseidl/ ---------------------------- 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://www.hopefortheheart.org/donation/givehope/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=notes&utm_campaign=hopetalks -------------- Bible verses mentioned in this episode 1 Chronicles 21:27-22:1 – “Then the Lord spoke to the angel, and he put his sword back into its sheath. At that time, when David saw that the Lord had answered him on the threshing floor of Araunah the Jebusite, he offered sacrifices there. The tabernacle of the Lord, which Moses had made in the wilderness, and the altar of burnt offering were at that time on the high place at Gibeon. But David could not go before it to inquire of God, because he was afraid of the sword of the angel of the Lord. Then David said, “Here shall be the house of the Lord God and here the altar of burnt offering for Israel.” Exodus 16:4 – “Then the LORD said to Moses, ‘I will rain down bread from heaven for you. The people are to go out each day and gather enough for that day. In this way I will test them and see whether they will follow my instructions.’” Mark 2:17 – “On hearing this, Jesus said to them, “It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick. I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners.” John 6:35 – “Then Jesus declared, ‘I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never go hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty.’” 2 Corinthians 12:9 – “But he said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.’ Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses so that Christ’s power may rest on me.”
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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • Managing Your Time Wisely – Episode 38

    Managing Your Time Wisely – Episode 38
    Feb 6 2025

    Time – we spend it. We waste it. We lose track of it. Yet, we never seem to have enough of it. How are we to manage our time?

    In this episode, Haley and Dustin discuss what the Bible says about time management. They explore roadblocks to effective time management and how we manage our time can reveal deeper emotional and spiritual issues. This is a practical and encouraging conversation that can help you identify areas of growth – whether you need to be more diligent with your time, more flexible, or more willing to take a break and rest.

    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 :

    (03:13) Cultural Pressure for Productivity

    (04:32) Time Management and Biblical Perspective

    (11:43) Concept of Time and Productivity

    (15:12) Time Management and Emotional Insight

    (24:16) Questioning Time-Saving Hacks

    (31:32) Finding Balance in Rest and Work

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    Helpful links and 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://www.hopefortheheart.org/donation/givehope/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=notes&utm_campaign=hopetalks

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    Bible verses mentioned in this episode

    Ecclesiastes 3:1 - “There is a time for everything and a season for every activity under the heavens.”

    Psalm 39:4-5 – “LORD, remind me how brief my time on earth will be. Remind me that my days are numbered—how fleeting my life is. You have made my life no longer than the width of my hand. My entire lifetime is just a moment to you; at best, each of us is but a breath.”

    Psalm 90:12 - “Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.”

    Proverbs 16:9 - “In their hearts, humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps.”

    Luke 10:41-42 – “Martha, Martha,” the Lord answered, “you are worried and upset about many things, but few things are needed—or indeed only one. f Mary has chosen what is better, it will not be taken away from her.”

    Ephesians 5:15-16 - “Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil.”
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    57 mins
  • How Dr. Curt Thompson Found Hope in Christ – Episode 37

    How Dr. Curt Thompson Found Hope in Christ – Episode 37
    Jan 30 2025
    In this episode, Haley and Dustin are joined by Dr. Curt Thompson. He is a Christian psychiatrist, speaker, host of the Being Known podcast, and author of numerous books, including The Deepest Place: Suffering and the Formation of Hope. Dr. Thompson shares his story of hope and how the close relationships in his life have helped cultivate his hope in the Lord. He also shares how hope is not just something we “have” in Christ but something we “form” by embracing our suffering, sharing our story, and allowing ourselves to be loved by God and others. 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: (10:41) Concept of Hope and Salvation (14:14) The Importance of Community in Hope (18:29) Hope in Grief and Longing (22:16) Finding Hope in the Real World (28:21) Memory and Anticipated Future Encoding (32:44) Hope Formation Through Community and Embodiment (36:08) Forming Hope Through Love and Story (50:34) Suffering and Hope in Following Christ -------------- Helpful links and resources Listen to Being Known, Curt Thompson’s podcast -- --On Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/being-known-podcast/id1556261828 --On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6JO8BOyMi2eAcwilfHBPho --On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/BeingKnownPodcast Learn more about Dr. Curt Thompson: –Website: https://curtthompsonmd.com/ –Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/curtthompsonmd/ –The Center for Being Known: https://www.thecbk.org/ Get Dr. Curt Thompson’s book, The Deepest Place: Suffering and the Formation of Hope -- https://tinyurl.com/tzv8yt9y -------------- 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://www.hopefortheheart.org/donation/givehope/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=notes&utm_campaign=hopetalks -------------- Bible verses mentioned in this episode Psalm 130:7 – “Put your hope in the LORD, for with the LORD is unfailing love and with him is full redemption.” 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.” John 16:33 (NKJV) – “These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.” Acts 9:10-19 – The story of Paul and Ananias Romans 5:1-5 – “Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we boast in the hope of the glory of God. Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings because we know that suffering produces perseverance, perseverance, character, and character, hope. And hope does not put us to shame because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us.” Hebrews 6:19 – “We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure.”
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    55 mins

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