Hope Talks

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 
 
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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 
 
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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!”

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 
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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
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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 
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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 
 
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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 
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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 
 
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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 
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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.”

"You are loved. Deal with it."
 
That's how Olympic gold medalist Scott Hamilton summarizes the gospel.
 
After a lifetime of chasing excellence, standing on podiums, battling cancer, enduring loss, and navigating unimaginable challenges, Scott discovered a truth far greater than any medal or accomplishment: his worth was never found in what he achieved, but in being loved by God.
 
In this conversation, Scott shares his remarkable journey—from childhood illness and adoption to Olympic glory, cancer diagnoses, and a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ. He reflects on the dangers of building your identity around success, the role of prayer in life's hardest moments, and why God's grace means more than any trophy, title, or achievement.
 
Whether you're facing a setback, carrying a burden, or wondering what truly matters in life, Scott's story is a powerful reminder that hope is found not in what you accomplish, but in the God who loves you. And when life knocks you down—as it inevitably will—His grace gives you the strength to get back up.
 
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.
 
Scott Hamilton Resources
 
Learn more about Scott Hamilton: https://scotthamilton.com/ 
 
Learn more about the Scott Hamilton CARES Foundation: https://www.scottcares.org/
 
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 
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Bible verses mentioned in this episode
1 Corinthians 9:25 — "Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it for a crown that will not last. But we do it for a crown that will last forever."

Are you stressed out and wondering how to find peace in your daily life?
 
Stress has become the background noise of modern life. Between endless responsibilities, constant notifications, information overload, and busy schedules, many of us feel overwhelmed and don't know how to slow down.
 
In this episode, Haley and Dustin explore what stress really is, the difference between healthy and unhealthy stress, and why we all respond to pressure differently. They discuss five common stress responses: the Controller, Performer, Caretaker, Avoider, and Catastrophizer, and how these patterns reveal what's happening beneath the surface. 
 
You'll also learn practical ways to manage stress, develop healthy rhythms of rest, and trust God when life feels like too much.
 
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.
Hope for the Heart resources
 
Learn more about Hope for the Heart’s international ministry: https://hopefortheheart.org/international
 
To support our international ministry, text the word NATIONS to 70919.
 
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 
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Bible verses mentioned in this episode
Matthew 5:45: "He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous."

As America marks its 250th anniversary, there's no better time to ask: what has kept this nation standing? Elizabeth Carlyle's answer is simple — prayer.
 
Elizabeth learned that at age eleven, when her father suffered a heart attack and was rushed away in an ambulance. She rode her bike to the end of the street, watched it go by, and prayed. He survived. And fifty years later, she still prays every time she hears a siren. That moment became the foundation of a life built on the belief that prayer isn't a last resort — it's the first and most powerful thing you can do.
 
Elizabeth is an author, attorney, and Bible study teacher, and the CEO of First Freedom Art Company — the stewards of Arnold Freeberg's famous painting of George Washington, Prayer at Valley Forge. It's also the cover of her book Americans Who Pray: Uniting a Nation in Faith and Freedom, released in honor of America's 250th anniversary. 
 
In this conversation, she shares the stories behind gathering prayers from founding fathers, presidents, and current leaders — including Ben Carson, Tim Tebow, and June Hunt — and what she learned about prayer along the way.
 
This is an encouraging conversation on the importance of prayer in the Christian life and in the history of our country as we celebrate America's 250th anniversary.
 
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 
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Bible verses mentioned in this episode
Philippians 4:6: "Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God."
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."
Matthew 6:9: "This, then, is how you should pray: 'Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name.”

What would your life look like if you stopped striving to earn approval? If you didn't wrestle with guilt or shame? If you truly understood God's grace?
 
For most of us, that feels more like a dream than a reality—because grace is one of the most common words in Christianity and also one of the most misunderstood. We know we're saved by grace, yet we still live with performance, shame, striving, perfectionism, and self-reliance. We understand grace in theory but struggle to receive it in practice.
 
In this episode, Haley and Dustin explore what God's grace really is, why we need it, and the many ways it shows up across every dimension of life. They discuss common misconceptions about grace, the barriers that keep us from receiving it, and practical steps for learning to live from God's grace instead of constantly striving for approval.
 
Peter's call to "grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ" (2 Peter 3:18) isn't just an instruction—it's an invitation to a different way of living.
 
If you're exhausted by striving, weighed down by shame, or stuck in perfectionism, this conversation is 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.
Hope for the Heart resources
 
Learn more about Hope for the Heart’s international ministry: https://hopefortheheart.org/international
 
To support our international ministry, text the word NATIONS to 70919.
 
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 
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Bible verses mentioned in this episode
Matthew 5:45: "He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous."
Psalm 103:14: "For he knows how we are formed, he remembers that we are dust."
Acts 17:25: "He is not served by human hands, as if he needed anything. Rather, he himself gives everyone life and breath and everything else."
1 Timothy 6:17: "God richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment."
Ephesians 2:8-9: "For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works, so that no one can boast."
Titus 2:11-12: "For the grace of God has appeared that offers salvation to all people. It teaches us to say 'No' to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age."
2 Corinthians 12:9: "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness."
Galatians 1:15: "God, who set me apart from my mother's womb and called me by his grace, was pleased to reveal his Son in me so that I might preach him among the Gentiles."
1 Corinthians 15:10: "But by the grace of God I am what I am, and his grace to me was not without effect. No, I worked harder than all of them—yet not I, but the grace of God that was with me."
1 Peter 1:13: "Set your hope fully on the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ."
Philippians 1:6: "Being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus."
2 Peter 3:18: "Grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ."