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Live Strong With Leila Washington

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2209237/fan_mail/new] Today, I have the honor of introducing you to a new friend and sister in Christ, Leila Washington. Leila and I share something that neither of us would have chosen, but now use to help others. We are both cancer survivors. We also share something much greater: a deep faith that reminds us hope is always stronger than fear. Today, Leila serves with the LiveStrong program through the Montgomery YMCA in Montgomery, Alabama.  This program is about helping others regain strength, improve their health, and rediscover hope after cancer. Her story is one of perseverance, faith, and a heart for encouraging others who are walking a similar path.   I think that like me, you'll find her journey to hope inspiring and encouraging. You can learn more about livestrong by visiting:  https://ymcamontgomery.org/programs/outreach/livestrong/ Support the show [https://buymeacoffee.com/davelaton] If today’s episode has resonated with you or helped you in any way, and you’d like to support the show so we can continue to bring you new and free content, I’ve set up an account on Buy Me a Coffee [https://buymeacoffee.com/davelaton]. Through this easy-to-use donation-based tool, you can support the podcast with monetary donations in increments of $5.  I truly apprecite your support.  All donations receive a shoutout as a way of saying thank you.  You can learn more about hope by visiting my web site: https://ourjourneytohope.com [https://ourjourneytohope.com] I also encourage you to purchase a copy of the book, “Journey to Hope”.  In it I explore hope from a variety of perspectives.  I also look at examples from scripture of men and women that journeyed from hopeless to hopeful through their interaction with our Lord.  You can obtain a copy by going to https://bibletalk.tv/books/journey-to-hope [https://bibletalk.tv/books/journey-to-hope].  All proceeds from this book go to support Bibletalk.TV. Please, be the person that helps touch someone whose hope is challenged by sharing this podcast. Also, please leave me feedback using the "Send us a text" link at the top of the description.

Chris McCurley ~ Preaching Minister for the Walnut Street Church of Christ, Dixon, Tennessee

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2209237/fan_mail/new] Sometimes people are challenged to identify with others.  But when you've been through something, or are experiencing it in the moment, there is a clearer pathway to connections. In this episode I am speaking with Chris McCurley.  Chris is facing a challenge with cancer in real time.  Some of what we speak about is how we can use these kinds of situations to reach out to others in ways we might not have been able to before.   Chris is also a podcaster.  His show is called, "Dear Church".  It is available on most podcast outlets.  He also has a FaceBook page where you can follow him as he shares his journey to hope. Support the show [https://buymeacoffee.com/davelaton] If today’s episode has resonated with you or helped you in any way, and you’d like to support the show so we can continue to bring you new and free content, I’ve set up an account on Buy Me a Coffee [https://buymeacoffee.com/davelaton]. Through this easy-to-use donation-based tool, you can support the podcast with monetary donations in increments of $5.  I truly apprecite your support.  All donations receive a shoutout as a way of saying thank you.  You can learn more about hope by visiting my web site: https://ourjourneytohope.com [https://ourjourneytohope.com] I also encourage you to purchase a copy of the book, “Journey to Hope”.  In it I explore hope from a variety of perspectives.  I also look at examples from scripture of men and women that journeyed from hopeless to hopeful through their interaction with our Lord.  You can obtain a copy by going to https://bibletalk.tv/books/journey-to-hope [https://bibletalk.tv/books/journey-to-hope].  All proceeds from this book go to support Bibletalk.TV. Please, be the person that helps touch someone whose hope is challenged by sharing this podcast. Also, please leave me feedback using the "Send us a text" link at the top of the description.

When Grace Meets Failure

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2209237/fan_mail/new] Today we're looking at two kings, two failures, and two very different responses when confronted with sin. King Saul and King David both made serious mistakes. Both were confronted by God's prophet. Both faced consequences they could not undo.  Yet one found a path back to hope, while the other drifted farther from God. Their stories are more than ancient history. They speak to anyone carrying regret, living with consequences, or wondering whether God can still bring good from a broken chapter of life.  Join me as we explore what made the difference between Saul and David, and how their stories can help us find hope when we cannot change the past. Support the show [https://buymeacoffee.com/davelaton] If today’s episode has resonated with you or helped you in any way, and you’d like to support the show so we can continue to bring you new and free content, I’ve set up an account on Buy Me a Coffee [https://buymeacoffee.com/davelaton]. Through this easy-to-use donation-based tool, you can support the podcast with monetary donations in increments of $5.  I truly apprecite your support.  All donations receive a shoutout as a way of saying thank you.  You can learn more about hope by visiting my web site: https://ourjourneytohope.com [https://ourjourneytohope.com] I also encourage you to purchase a copy of the book, “Journey to Hope”.  In it I explore hope from a variety of perspectives.  I also look at examples from scripture of men and women that journeyed from hopeless to hopeful through their interaction with our Lord.  You can obtain a copy by going to https://bibletalk.tv/books/journey-to-hope [https://bibletalk.tv/books/journey-to-hope].  All proceeds from this book go to support Bibletalk.TV. Please, be the person that helps touch someone whose hope is challenged by sharing this podcast. Also, please leave me feedback using the "Send us a text" link at the top of the description.

Helping Others With Hope

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2209237/fan_mail/new] In this episode  we explore how we can help others discover hope, sustain it through life’s challenges, and regain it when it feels lost. Learn how listening, our presence, and our compassion become powerful tools God uses to bring hope into real moments of life. Support the show [https://buymeacoffee.com/davelaton] If today’s episode has resonated with you or helped you in any way, and you’d like to support the show so we can continue to bring you new and free content, I’ve set up an account on Buy Me a Coffee [https://buymeacoffee.com/davelaton]. Through this easy-to-use donation-based tool, you can support the podcast with monetary donations in increments of $5.  I truly apprecite your support.  All donations receive a shoutout as a way of saying thank you.  You can learn more about hope by visiting my web site: https://ourjourneytohope.com [https://ourjourneytohope.com] I also encourage you to purchase a copy of the book, “Journey to Hope”.  In it I explore hope from a variety of perspectives.  I also look at examples from scripture of men and women that journeyed from hopeless to hopeful through their interaction with our Lord.  You can obtain a copy by going to https://bibletalk.tv/books/journey-to-hope [https://bibletalk.tv/books/journey-to-hope].  All proceeds from this book go to support Bibletalk.TV. Please, be the person that helps touch someone whose hope is challenged by sharing this podcast. Also, please leave me feedback using the "Send us a text" link at the top of the description.

Walking Through Life's Valleys

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2209237/fan_mail/new] Life brings moments when the road feels steep, uncertain, and shadowed by circumstances we never expected. In today’s episode, we’ll explore one of the most comforting truths found in Scripture: valleys are part of the journey, but they are never the end of the story.  Whether you are walking through grief, uncertainty, discouragement, or simply carrying a heavy heart, this episode is a reminder that the Shepherd still walks beside His people.  So take a deep breath, settle your heart, and join us as we continue moving forward together toward hope. Because no matter how dark the valley may seem, no one walks alone. Support the show [https://buymeacoffee.com/davelaton] If today’s episode has resonated with you or helped you in any way, and you’d like to support the show so we can continue to bring you new and free content, I’ve set up an account on Buy Me a Coffee [https://buymeacoffee.com/davelaton]. Through this easy-to-use donation-based tool, you can support the podcast with monetary donations in increments of $5.  I truly apprecite your support.  All donations receive a shoutout as a way of saying thank you.  You can learn more about hope by visiting my web site: https://ourjourneytohope.com [https://ourjourneytohope.com] I also encourage you to purchase a copy of the book, “Journey to Hope”.  In it I explore hope from a variety of perspectives.  I also look at examples from scripture of men and women that journeyed from hopeless to hopeful through their interaction with our Lord.  You can obtain a copy by going to https://bibletalk.tv/books/journey-to-hope [https://bibletalk.tv/books/journey-to-hope].  All proceeds from this book go to support Bibletalk.TV. Please, be the person that helps touch someone whose hope is challenged by sharing this podcast. Also, please leave me feedback using the "Send us a text" link at the top of the description.