Hope Talks

How Greg Stier Found Hope in Christ – Episode 8

Special guest Greg Stier, founder of Dare2Share Ministries, joins Haley and Dustin to share his incredible story of how he found hope in Christ amidst a violent and chaotic childhood. After radically changing Greg’s life, the Lord moved powerfully through his whole family. Greg also shares how the Lord called him to start Dare2Share ministries to equip and mobilize teens to share the gospel.
 
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 :(00:04) Greg’s story of surviving and thriving 
(11:15) The Power of the Gospel
(21:00) Navigating Challenges in Youth Ministry
(24:38) Activating Radical Faith in Teens
(34:20) Sharing the Gospel With Teens
(38:52) Deepening Relationship With Jesus Through Prayer
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Helpful links and resources
Connect with us on social! 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hopefortheheart 
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Learn about Greg Stier’s ministry, Dare2Share: https://www.dare2share.org/ 
 
Pre-order Greg Stier’s new book, Radical Like Jesus: 21 Challenges to Live a Revolutionary Life: https://tinyurl.com/mr2tzf4a 
 
Download the Life in 6 Words app, a free tool for sharing the gospel: https://www.dare2share.org/apps/ 
 
Learn about Dare2Share’s Global Day of Youth Evangelism: https://www.dare2share.org/events/live/  
 
Learn more about the ministry and resources of Hope for the Heart: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/ 
 
Learn more about Hope Talks and submit your question for Haley and Dustin: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/podcast  
 
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Bible verses mentioned in this episode
 
Matthew 28:18-20: “Then Jesus came to them and said, ‘All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.’”
 
Acts 2:1-4: “When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them. All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them.”
 
Acts 4:13: “When they saw the courage of Peter and John and realized that they were unschooled, ordinary men, they were astonished and they took note that these men had been with Jesus.”
 
Acts 4:20: “As for us, we cannot help speaking about what we have seen and heard.”
 
1 John 2:6: “Whoever claims to live in him must live as Jesus did.”

Finding Your Purpose in Life – Episode 7

Why am I here? What is my purpose? What does God want me to do? These can feel like big, overwhelming questions.
 
In this episode, Haley and Dustin break down the difference between purpose and calling, along with common setbacks and misconceptions we face when finding our purpose. With personal stories, biblical insights, and practical questions, Haley and Dustin share how to find and fulfill God’s purposes for your 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 to learn more :(01:46 - 03:37) Purpose and Creation
(10:44 - 11:06) Purposeful Selection and Fruitful Outcomes
(17:17 - 18:12) Discovering and Embracing Your Calling
(24:27 - 25:45) Living With Purpose Every Day
(29:22 - 30:56) God's Purpose Through Trials and Time
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Learn more about Hope Talks and submit your question for Haley and Dustin: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/podcast  
 
Want to talk with June Hunt on the Hope in the Night broadcast? Schedule a time here: https://resource.hopefortheheart.org/talk-with-june-hope-in-the-night
 
Free resource - 20 Questions on Finding Your Purpose in Life: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Gods-Heart-On-Purpose.pdf
 
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Bible verses mentioned in this episode
 
Isaiah 43:6-7 – “Bring my sons from afar and my daughters from the ends of the earth— everyone who is called by my name, whom I created for my glory, whom I formed and made.”
 
Jeremiah 1:5 – “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart; I appointed you as a prophet to the nations.”
 
John 15:16 – “You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you so that you might go and bear fruit – fruit that will last – and so that whatever you ask in my name the Father will give you.”
John 21:21-22 – “When Peter saw him, he asked, ‘Lord, what about him?’ Jesus answered, ‘If I want him to remain alive until I return, what is that to you? You must follow me.’”
John 21:25 – “Jesus did many other things as well. If every one of them were written down, I suppose that even the whole world would not have room for the books that would be written.”
Acts 13:36 – “Now when David had served God’s purpose in his own generation, he fell asleep; he was buried with his ancestors and his body decayed.”
 
Romans 1:6 – “And you also are among those Gentiles who are called to belong to Jesus Christ.”
 
Colossians 1:16 – “For in him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things have been created through him and for him.”
 
Colossians 3:23-24 – “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.”

Overcoming Your Fears with Faith - Episode 6

Fear often holds us back from saying or doing the things that God has called us to do. In this episode, Haley and Dustin discuss how fear can impact our lives and walk with the Lord. With personal stories and biblical insights, they also share practical steps on overcoming fear and how fear can be an opportunity for greater faith and dependence on 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 to learn more :(00:04) Overcoming Fear Through Faith
(05:13) Understanding Fear, Anxiety, and Worry
(11:36) Confronting Fear With Faith
(19:09) Trusting God Overcoming Fear
(30:17) Confronting Fear With God's Presence
(41:17) Finding Peace Through Trust and Faith
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Helpful links and resources
Connect with us on social! 
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Learn more about the ministry and resources of Hope for the Heart: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/ 
 
Learn more about Hope Talks and submit your question for Haley and Dustin: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/podcast  
 
Want to talk with June Hunt on the Hope in the Night broadcast? Schedule a time here: https://resource.hopefortheheart.org/talk-with-june-hope-in-the-night
 
Free resource on fear: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/fear/
 
Book on fear: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/product/fear/
 
Video course on fear:: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/product/fear-course/ 
 
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Bible verses mentioned in this episode
 
Proverbs 27:12: “The prudent see danger and take refuge, but the simple keep going and pay the penalty.”
 
Isaiah 41:10: “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”
 
Isaiah 41:13: “For I am the LORD your God who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you.”
 
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.”
 
2 Timothy 1:7: “For God did not give us a spirit of fear, but of power and love and self-control.”

How to Manage Your Anger - Episode 5

What do you do when you’re angry? How do you get it under control? In this episode, Haley and Dustin share how you can uncover the roots of your anger and provide practical steps from God’s Word on how to manage your anger.
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 :(03:50 - 05:02) Exploring the Importance of Addressing Anger
(11:30 - 13:12) Global Injustice and Helplessness
(14:46 - 15:29) Effects of Anger on Relationships
(20:57 - 23:18) Recognizing and Addressing Anger
(29:40 - 30:55) Struggles With Anger and Control
(36:07 - 37:22) Exploring God's Plan and Character
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Helpful links and resources
Connect with us on social! 
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Sign up for our in-person and livestream event on Saturday, June 22, on Mental Health and the Church https://resource.hopefortheheart.org/mental-health-and-the-church   
 
Learn more about the ministry and resources of Hope for the Heart: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/ 
 
Learn more about Hope Talks and submit your question for Haley and Dustin: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/podcast  
Free resource on anger: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/anger/
 
Book on anger: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/product/anger/
 
Video course on anger: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/product/anger-course/
 
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Bible verses mentioned in this episode
 
Genesis 4:6 – “Then the LORD said to Cain, “Why are you angry? Why is your face downcast?”
 
Psalm 37:8 – “Refrain from anger, and forsake wrath! Fret not yourself; it tends only to evil.”
 
Psalm 145:8 – “The LORD is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and rich in love. The LORD is good to all; he has compassion on all he has made.”
 
Jonah 4:4 – “But the LORD replied, “Is it right for you to be angry?”
 
Luke 15:20 – “So he got up and went to his father. “But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion for him; he ran to his son, threw his arms around him, and kissed him.”
 
Ephesians 4:26, 31 – “Be angry and do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger … Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice.”
 
1 Thessalonians 5:9-10 – “For God did not appoint us to suffer wrath but to receive salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ. He died for us so that, whether we are awake or asleep, we may live together with him.”
James 1:19-20 – “Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry because human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires.”

Decision Making and Discerning God’s Will – Episode 4

What do you base your decisions on, and how do you discern God’s will for your life? Sometimes, we make decisions based on fear, guilt, shame … or what feels right, what has worked in the past, or what others want. In this episode, Haley and Dustin discuss these pitfalls and provide helpful insights from God’s Word on handling regret and unintended consequences of our choices and how to make decisions that honor 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 to learn more :(00:04) - Navigating Decision-Making Through God's Will
(13:14) - Navigating Life's Decision-Making Process
(25:22) - Navigating Decisions With Wisdom
(31:28) - Making Decisions With Purpose and Hope
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Helpful links and resources
Connect with us on social! 
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Sign up for our in-person and livestream event on Saturday, June 22, on Mental Health and the Church https://resource.hopefortheheart.org/mental-health-and-the-church   
 
Learn more about the ministry and resources of Hope for the Heart: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/ 
Learn more about Hope Talks and submit your question for Haley and Dustin: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/podcast  
 
​​Free resource! Download our free PDF on Decision Making and learn practical steps to discern God’s will -- https://www.hopefortheheart.org/decision-making/
 
​​Video course on Decision Making – https://www.hopefortheheart.org/product/decision-making-video-course/
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Bible verses mentioned in this episode
 
Proverbs 11:14 – “Where there is no guidance, a people falls, but in an abundance of counselors there is safety.”
 
Philippians 2:4 – “Let each of you look not only to his own interests but also to the interests of others.”
 
2 Corinthians 5:10 – “For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, so that each of us may receive what is due us for the things done while in the body, whether good or bad.”

Normalizing Hope in a Broken World – Episode 3

Haley and Dustin discuss the concept of normalizing hope – how hope is normal to the Christian life. We can sometimes focus on our struggles and difficulties so much that we forget about the hope available to us in Christ. Haley and Dustin share a few practical insights from Scripture on what it means to live with hope amidst life’s challenges.
 
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 :(00:04) Normalizing Hope in Everyday Life
(11:38) Navigating Hope in Challenging Circumstances
(20:00) Embracing Hope in Times of Disappointment
(34:21) Weekly Podcast Blessing and Encouragement
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Helpful links and resources
Connect with us on social! 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hopefortheheart 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hopefortheheart 
 
Sign up for our in-person and livestream event on Saturday, June 22, on Mental Health and the Church https://resource.hopefortheheart.org/mental-health-and-the-church   
 
Learn more about the ministry and resources of Hope for the Heart: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/ 
 
Learn more about Hope Talks and submit your question for Haley and Dustin: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/podcast  
​​Free resource! Download our free PDF, Your Mental Health Matters: The Path to Wellness, Peace & Living with Hope – https://www.hopefortheheart.org/your-mental-health-matters/
 
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Bible verses mentioned in this episode
 
Romans 15:13 – “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.”
 
Hebrews 6:19 – “We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure.”
 
Hebrews 10:23 – “Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful.”
 
Psalm 71:14 – “As for me, I will always have hope”
 
Ephesians 1:19 – “I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you”
 
Romans 15:4 – “For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through the endurance taught in the Scriptures and the encouragement they provide we might have hope.”
 
Psalm 46:1 – “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.”
 
Jonah 2:9 – “But I, with shouts of grateful praise, will sacrifice to you. What I have vowed I will make good. I will say, ‘Salvation comes from the LORD.’”
1 Kings 19:7 - The angel of the LORD came back a second time and touched him [Elijah] and said, “Get up and eat, for the journey is too much for you.”

How June Hunt Found Hope in Christ – Episode 2

Special guest June Hunt, founder of Hope for the Heart, joins Haley and Dustin to share her story of how she found hope in Christ amidst a difficult and turbulent childhood. June also shares how the Lord used her to then share hope with others who were struggling and in despair and how hope is vital to the Christian 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 to learn more :(14:42) Finding Hope Through Biblical Teaching
(18:35) How to Find Hope in Difficult Circumstances
(29:10) The Power of Hope in Trials of Life
 
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Helpful links and resources
Connect with us on social! 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hopefortheheart 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hopefortheheart 
 
Want to talk with June Hunt on Hope in the Night? Schedule a time here: https://resource.hopefortheheart.org/talk-with-june-hope-in-the-night
 
Sign up for our in-person and livestream event on Saturday, June 22, on Mental Health and the Church https://resource.hopefortheheart.org/mental-health-and-the-church   
 
Learn more about the ministry and resources of Hope for the Heart: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/ 
 
Learn more about Hope Talks and submit your question for Haley and Dustin: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/podcast  
 
Resources on topics discussed in this episode:
Suicide Prevention: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/gethelp/ 
Childhood Sexual Abuse: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/childhood-sexual-abuse/ 
Hope for Your Heart, book by June Hunt: https://june-hunt.myshopify.com/collections/trade-books/products/hope-for-your-heart 
 
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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 things through Christ who strengthens me.”
 
2 Peter 1:3 – “His divine power has given us everything we need for a godly life through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness.”
 
2 Corinthians 1:3-4 – “Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, ho comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God.”
 
Lamentations 3:21-23 – “Yet this I call to mind and therefore I have hope: Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.”
 
Psalm 71:14 – “As for me, I will always have hope; I will praise you more and more.”
 
Proverbs 23:18 – “There is surely a future hope for you, and your hope will not be cut off.”

Welcome to Hope Talks with Haley Scully and Dustin Anderson - Episode 1

Welcome to Hope Talks! In this pilot episode, you’ll meet hosts Haley Scully and Dustin Anderson as they discuss what the podcast is about and what you can expect each week. You’ll hear their stories of finding hope in Christ and how you can find helpful resources through the ministry of Hope for the Heart. 
 
Remember to 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.
 
Listen in to learn more: (08:53) Finding Hope Through Grief and Loss
(21:09) Finding Hope Beyond Expectations
(29:40) Hope and Healing Through Conversation
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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Helpful links and resources
Connect with us 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 submit your question for Haley and Dustin: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/podcast
Sign up for our in-person and livestream event on Saturday, June 22, on Mental Health and the Church https://resource.hopefortheheart.org/mental-health-and-the-church 
 
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Bible verses mentioned in this episode
 
Romans 12:12 – “Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.”
 
Lamentations 3:21-23 – “Yet this I call to mind and therefore I have hope: Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.”

Hope Talks Podcast Trailer

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.