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Hope Talks

Hope Talks

By: Hope for the Heart
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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.Copyright 2025 All rights reserved. Christianity Hygiene & Healthy Living Ministry & Evangelism Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Spirituality
Episodes
  • Hope Means Everything: Celebrating 100 Episodes of Hope Talks
    Apr 16 2026

    In this special 100th episode of Hope Talks, we pause to celebrate and reflect on the journey so far. We share why we started the podcast, the heart behind the ministry, and what we’ve learned along the way.

    Dustin and Haley both share their hope stories about navigating grief, trials, and disappointments – and how God was faithful in every season. Together, we talk about why hope matters, what Scripture says about it, and how to cultivate hope in everyday life.

    If you’re feeling discouraged, this episode is a reminder that your story isn’t over and there is real, lasting hope in Christ.

    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

    [0:00:33] Milestone Celebration: 100th Hope Talks Episode

    [0:01:51] Recalibrating the Mission: Making Everyday Hope Practical

    [0:03:20] From Mental Health Crisis to Mental Hope Opportunity

    [0:06:45] Equipping Believers to Share Hope Across Generations

    [0:10:00] Personal Growth: Stepping into Calling and Sharing Your Story

    Hope for the Heart resources

    Use code HOPETALKS30 to save 30% on the following these resources:

    Foundations of Care video course: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/store/foundations-of-care

    The Care and Counsel Handbook: https://resource.hopefortheheart.org/care-and-counsel-handbook

    Called to Care training event on Saturday, June 13, 2026: https://resource.hopefortheheart.org/called-to-care

    Resources from Haley Scully

    Get a copy of Haley’s book, Land & Sky, here: https://tinyurl.com/29n8u54y

    Other Hope for the Heart Resources

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hopefortheheart

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hopefortheheart

    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://raisedonors.com/hopefortheheart/givehope?sc=HTPDON

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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • When Hurting People Come to Church (with Shaunti Feldhahn)
    Apr 9 2026

    In this episode, we’re joined by bestselling author and researcher Shaunti Feldhahn to talk about her book, When Hurting People Come to Church. Shaunti shares her hope story of how her faith was refined during her time at Harvard and the role of a supportive Christian community in that season. We also discuss her unexpected journey from Wall Street to ministry – and what happens when you simply say yes to the Lord.

    We also dive into the growing mental health needs in our churches and how we can care well for others who are hurting and broken. This is an encouraging conversation with practical steps on how the church can help address the mental health crisis in our time.

    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

    [0:02:44] Harvard as a Furnace for Faith

    [0:07:29] Bringing Light into Elite Dark Places

    [0:15:23] Fired, Humbled, and Launched as an Author

    [0:23:50] Mobilizing Laypeople to Tackle the Mental Health Gap

    [0:39:25] Why Ordinary Care in the Church Changes the Data

    Shaunti Feldhahn Resources

    Learn more about Shaunti Feldhahn: https://shaunti.com/

    Get Shaunti’s book, When Hurting People Come to Church: https://shaunti.com/shauntis-books/when-hurting-people-come-to-church/

    Hope for the Heart resources

    Order our newest resource, The Care and Counsel Handbook, providing biblical guidance 100 real-life issues: https://resource.hopefortheheart.org/care-and-counsel-handbook

    Join us on Saturday, June 13 for our Called to Care training event. See details and sign up here: https://resource.hopefortheheart.org/called-to-care

    Other Hope for the Heart Resources

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hopefortheheart

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hopefortheheart

    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://raisedonors.com/hopefortheheart/givehope?sc=HTPDON

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    51 mins
  • What Is the Gospel? The Good News of Salvation Through Jesus Christ
    Apr 2 2026

    As Good Friday and Easter approach, we step back to talk about the most important message in the Bible – the gospel. What exactly is the “good news” of Jesus Christ, and why does it matter for every one of us?

    In this episode, we explore the heart of the Christian faith: that Jesus, the Son of God, lived a perfect life, died for our sins, and rose again so that we could be forgiven, declared righteous in God’s sight, and restored to a relationship with God. We also talk about the deeper problem behind every struggle we face and how the cross addresses our sin, shame, and separation.

    Whether you’ve heard the gospel many times or are exploring it for the first time, this conversation points to the hope found in Christ alone.

    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

    [0:00:00] The Gospel: Personal Salvation and Universe-Changing Hope

    [0:02:56] Defining the Gospel from 1 Corinthians 15

    [0:07:21] What Sin Really Is: Lawlessness, Unbelief, and Idolatry

    [0:21:59] Five Separations at the Fall and How the Cross Reverses Them

    [0:39:49] Our Response: Repentance, Faith, and Sharing the Good News

    Hope for the Heart resources

    Order our newest resource, The Care and Counsel Handbook, providing biblical guidance 100 real-life issues: https://resource.hopefortheheart.org/care-and-counsel-handbook

    Other Hope for the Heart Resources

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hopefortheheart

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hopefortheheart

    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://raisedonors.com/hopefortheheart/givehope?sc=HTPDON

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    1 hr
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