Update: Mark begins this podcast by asking for prayer for those affected by Hurricane Helene. Now over 200 people have lost their lives and there are still thousands without power. Since this recording, Hurricane Milton has hit Florida and we ask for prayer for those affected by this storm.

In this episode, John and Mark discuss hope, which is defined as "a confident expectation of good things to come." Hope is not "wishful thinking." Hope is so important, and Scripture states that without hope, the heart is sick. The guys discuss the difference between faith and hope but also how these work together. In this podcast, we also discuss the difference between losing faith and losing hope. If you feel you have lost hope, listen to the end for a message from Dr. Woodward. A link for Dr. John's article on hope is below.

The basis for the Christian's living hope includes:

1. The believer's hope rests on the promises of God's Word.

2. The believer's hope is based on the bodily resurrection of Christ.

3. The believer's hope rests on the ministry of the Holy Spirit.

4. The believer's hope springs from the indwelling life of Christ.

Links:

https://www.gotquestions.org

https://gracenotebook.com/the-vitality-of-hope/

https://www.amazon.com/Power-Promises-Praying-Gods-Change/dp/0310337216/ref=sr_1_3?crid=2JW6VMWXRLEH7&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.0lrUF0Vafq1H2-EjGkUHCeYoLSAm4iEi5RlRVbeHdKMmn-3dZKUqDUH5UmG-DjDJ-rqpS9o-rFYtl6DCOFizbz2RW0fAzFos_NGOf6d90eX6WgO2pFnnBji_CTzlpCrBeSKeuT0ngNjta-sXHMyNPvn7muQenVmhZvEAmMdw62wQq-kB7jweXqm4FpCGrGQQI-BtvPmb218Wtt2v-kw2xN3wYr-g6C_cefz2CORPUzU.tpahVBkj-ihPshSvdE7Br4qvLWhYpxEjz4wXpErbzzY&dib_tag=se&keywords=nick+harrison&qid=1729013772&sprefix=nick+harrison%2Caps%2C99&sr=8-3