Merry Christmas!

In preparation for the holidays, Haley and Dustin reflect on the Christmas story and the hope we have because of the first and second coming of Jesus. They also discuss family, Christmas traditions, and share some reflections from the new Hope for the Heart Christmas devotional, “The God of Hope.” See link below for devotional.

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.

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(16:19) Reimagining Christmas Traditions and Celebrations

(28:25) Embracing Christmas Traditions and Hope

In this special episode, Haley and Dustin sit down with Dwight Bain at the 2024 Hope Together Conference. This is part four of a short series with guest speakers and interviews from the conference.

Dwight Bain is a sought-after counselor, life coach, author, broadcaster, and speaker. Dwight specializes in stress management, mental health, personal and organizational change, and coaching leaders.

Dwight shares how he found hope in Christ at a young age and knew he was called to Christian counseling and broadcasting even as a 9-year-old boy. In a wide-ranging discussion, they discuss tips for managing our mental health, the power of story, common barriers to making lasting change, and how life coaches and counselors can be a key factor to help people make needed changes in 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 :

(01:47) Gratitude for Conference Success

(07:05) Embracing Your Unique Story

(16:42) Unlocking Awe & Coaching With God

(23:28) Stigma and Strength of Mental Health

(47:59) Debating Screen Addiction and Medication

(53:14) Finding Gratitude in All Circumstances

(58:06) Dreams Became Reality Through Persistence

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Helpful links and resources

Learn more about Dwight Bain’s ministry and resources – www.dwightbain.com

Connect with Dwight on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dwightbain

Connect with Dwight on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwightbain/

Learn more about our 2025 Hope Together Conference at www.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 submit a question for Haley and Dustin: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/podcast

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/

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Bible verses mentioned in this episode

1 Corinthians 12:12, 18-20 – “Just as a body, though one, has many parts, but all its many parts form one body, so it is with Christ … God has placed the parts in the body, every one of them, just as he wanted them to be. If they were all one part, where would the body be? As it is, there are many parts, but one body.”

1 Corinthians 13:13 – “And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.”

1 Thessalonians 5:18 – “Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”

James 1:2-4 – “Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking.

In this special episode, Haley and Dustin sit down with Marcus Warner, who spoke and led a workshop at our 2024 Hope Together Conference. This is part three of a short series with guest speakers and interviews from the conference.

Marcus is the President of Deeper Walk International, a ministry that helps people identify and overcome the obstacles to a deeper walk with God. He also co-hosts the On the Trail podcast with his daughter, Stephanie.

Marcus shares his story of finding hope during a period of loneliness while in seminary and moving from a fear-based relationship with God to a joy-filled one. Marcus also helps us make sense of spiritual warfare, providing biblical insights and practical steps to respond to a spiritual attack.

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 :

(13:20) Aha Moment in Spiritual Relationship

(20:29) Teaching Children to Fight Scary Visitors

(28:22) Battlefield of Spiritual Warfare

(36:08) Understanding Spiritual Warfare as Legal Permission

(44:53) Generational Demons and Spiritual Warfare

(54:56) Hope Together Conference Reflections

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Helpful links and resources

Learn more about Marcus Warner’s ministry, podcast, and books – www.deeperwalk.com

Learn more about our 2025 Hope Together Conference at www.hopetogether.com

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 a question for Haley and Dustin: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/podcast

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/