Happy New Year!!! We're back in 2024 with a brand new season of content and interviews to help you walk through life's challenging circumstances, while trusting in the goodness of God. In this episode we ask the question: What is the essence of your hope in life? Did you know the word "hope" has a much deeper meaning than what you have been used to? We pray this talk encourages you to remember that hope isn't just a wish, but a relentless dependence upon God and His nature.

Reflection Questions:

1. Are you a naturally hopeful person or does it take work?

2. Does your hope reflect culture’s definition or the biblical definition?

3. What is something you are hoping for in your life?

Romans 5:2-5 TPT:

"Our faith guarantees us permanent access into this marvelous kindness that has given us a perfect relationship with God. What incredible joy bursts forth within us as we keep on celebrating our hope of experiencing God’s glory! But that’s not all! Even in times of trouble we have a joyful confidence, knowing that our pressures will develop in us patient endurance. And patient endurance will refine our character, and proven character leads us back to hope. And this hope is not a disappointing fantasy, because we can now experience the endless love of God cascading into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who lives in us!"

This week on the podcast, I (Frank) share my review of the book "Death of a Fisherman: A Memoir of Family, Faith, and Forgiveness" by David Zailer. To say that this book has been instrumental in my grief journey is truly an understatement. This book found me at a time when I was truly navigating through questions and pain over the tragic circumstances that surrounded my mom's death. David's recount of his life through this book really engaged me in a way and I couldn't put it down. I also share some recent thoughts on grief that I've been navigating through and I hope they'll be an encouragement to you or someone you know.

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This week on Hope Arise, Frank shares a recent message where he talked on the subject of depression. Believe it or not, depression is still widely misunderstood in our culture, and especially within the Church. Whether you have personal experience with depression or know someone who does, we believe this to be a very relevant message for our day and pray that you will be both encouraged and challenged by the hope and truth that Frank shares.

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