Welcome to the Hope and a Future podcast! My name is Rachel Black, and I'll be your host around here. The goal for this podcast is simply to share stories of Faith in hopes that it will encourage you, strengthen you and grow your own faith! For season 1, we are kicking things off with a series of interviews on keeping the faith in the midst of affliction. I can't wait to share these stories with you , and I hope you'll be just as impacted by hearing them as I have been!
Episode 10
Andrew and Rachel finish recounting their adoption journey in HAAF's final episode of season 1
3 Jun 2024
Our Adoption Story PART 1
Episode 9 ft the Blacks
The final episode closing out our series on hope in affliction. Andrew and Rachel Black share their adoption journey and how the Lord was faithful to use even the hardest, most grief-filled days to redeem brokenness and bring about sanctification in His people.
27 May 2024
A Severe Mercy
Episode 8 ft. Josh Sheehan. In this episode, Josh walks us through the book of Jonah. We discuss the affliction we face that may be a direct result of our own sin & disobedience to God. We discuss how our sin effects other people & what our disobedience costs us/others.
20 May 2024
Long Suffering & the Call to Patiently Endure
Ep 7 ft. Melinda Nell.
In this episode, we discuss the outworkings of our theology of suffering. Melinda shares the wisdom she has gained in walking with the Lord through her own various seasons of suffering. Grab your coffee & sit down with a notepad and pen because you will definitely want to take notes! A few questions covered in this episode: What does suffering reveal in us? Have we made comfort/security an idol? How can we be content in all things? If our circumstances never change, who do we find God to be? How should we pray in the midst of our suffering?
books referenced:
I'm Praying for You: 40 Days of Praying the Bible for Someone Who is Suffering: Nancy Guthrie: 9781913896256: Amazon.com: Books (https://www.amazon.com/Im-Praying-You-Someone-Suffering/dp/1913896250/ref=sr_1_12?adgrpid=1332608655731186&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.CkTtBX0BfbEeGFhICQN8vjuQZryKAXMT_e8tTmPNvXRu7z8mATSOf4vpmmextFbI-L4T0Y0DdBACg3XAtGDDzKEX45RLdtlN7T8BsR4zJLZVwi1yyL18TdMl5X5ElbUeMkAz-zHwLPA2jTVbWZLfKHNnhN915S6WrvWnchirdAZdNk2wASSXRLEVoAffhQzTdTQHy9OdeImjBWY5Tn1tsW_-dsRe2zfjZYsxAMXm8BnF9nzbT2behxTr0-M8DJz2aaOCOU1r0Eaoxr6_D3gvjX0et6tA70j7RtQHZ1pZ3XU.qquoh0TW86TUdmeZI7i1djJHWsB5pLYkpeCDxMy4ciI&dib_tag=se&hvadid=83288280092195&hvbmt=bp&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=76410&hvnetw=o&hvqmt=p&hvtargid=kwd-83288377813339%3Aloc-190&hydadcr=22562_13494426&keywords=books+by+nancy+guthrie&qid=1716184255&sr=8-12)
Suffering Is Never for Nothing: Elliot, Elisabeth: 9781535914154: Amazon.com: Books (https://www.amazon.com/Suffering-Never-Nothing-Elisabeth-Elliot/dp/1535914157/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3AX83XVKCLIB3&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.nNXqBIILrEmHEae_psteaSZhx74pQAnD4bwDtJN6TvpdR-BNlLXdgVyg2ix0FHAbuBK8coQIq6pylKTDp_NJW_ETJrIdz3Y10Sk1lHW2Q94S3AzLjqJByCUTJuv8e4iOuQgn96t1o8kqvmISeNNiAnIuHupOLUJvnL46xx_Ezl79_m5bkBivLFvRV20edoq8J7mHfGMMZbmjuIgrTqWjAeU5Lu4DHnEoaU2VSgH8U4I.vI-D7X-1xCsY_UHWTKaG7NoOS0PQn3J5DH8UVMiVT7U&dib_tag=se&keywords=elisabeth+elliot+suffering&qid=1716184312&sprefix=elisabeth+elliot+suffering%2Caps%2C116&sr=8-1)
Blessed: Experiencing the Promise of the Book of Revelation: Guthrie, Nancy: 9781433580208: Amazon.com: Books (https://www.amazon.com/Blessed-Experiencing-Promise-Book-Revelation/dp/1433580209/ref=sr_1_1?crid=39VZ0YBPMQUL8&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.G4xC7tr7qtq2a7-AogzVabEe6Zou49rmAp7WjGGZXySOvYxTzM0Jk_zj_cepAGMrtja7eHmEzVUp2HRMHU6VIk0xABCELnsuShsBE8xhjFfLHLM3RnRkIsvrQUPdWjfR7dt59iye-68syWQEElRVxhZ0QT2BQWpGr2Fq00aFG7BbUUnIFa4y2gg7z_3IZ5vJzC0E3Byex-0CQ6CEOxGQ591cGMoToe4Cfrh8c50zwqo.GcqVUwziaSbiR_eBuZSIpSi5TgGa5H71fcTEC1NO0iw&dib_tag=se&keywords=blessed+nancy+guthrie+book&qid=1716184343&sprefix=blessed+n%2Caps%2C105&sr=8-1)
mentoring resources:
Growing Together: Taking Mentoring beyond Small Talk and Prayer Requests (The Gospel Coalition): Kruger, Melissa: 9781433568015: Amazon.com: Books (https://www.amazon.com/Growing-Together-Mentoring-Coalition-Initiatives/dp/1433568012/ref=sr_1_1?crid=NNNOCB51KCSN&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Vs9e37d9HZrCocqEvTZOdwCTIO-3iquLq1alcvYy3hiPfV5ql20hXTie0P-9RWB7yuhc_nrbXdLYzolOWJTqdsIyWWJpIXh7BjgkzH5C8UPyetcrfX0LJKMcLr4MtM7B0e1tHUXv3LJlJngNpC8khE0xsVdZUETIIn1a7JkUdDmz0gI2-f0c6iuS75AmfR2cHaaU4fn3xAjFUkk-25EqIV46HdbjPcp7mIuQQufZQRI.wdaQ9YYSe6zTn1b6ips_0l8hkC7iWfolLd9G9HagR-U&dib_tag=se&keywords=growing+together+melissa+kruger&qid=1716184360&sprefix=growing+tog%2Caps%2C116&sr=8-1)
13 May 2024
The Theology of Suffering
Episode 6 ft. Corey Fontan, Kim Fontan and Andrew Black. In this episode, two pastors and two pastor's wives come together to discuss what the bible has to say about suffering. Should we expect suffering as children of God? Does God being "good" and "just" mean that He should withhold suffering from those He loves? How did people in the bible handle suffering? How did they speak of God in the midst of their suffering? What role does satan really play in our suffering? We covered it all.
29 Apr 2024
Moving Past Your Past
Epiosde 5 ft Erica Williams
In this episode, Erica shares her testimony & how graciously God has redeemed her past. We discuss the grief that comes w/ having a hard past, the process of sanctification & how believers can minister to loved ones who are struggling w/ cyclical sin.
22 Apr 2024
The Un-American Dream
Episode 4 ft Mallory and Steven Peden.
In this episode, the Peden's share about their foster care journey. They share the biblical purpose they see in foster care, how they trust God's provision regardless of their circumstances and practical ways the church can support fostering families.
15 Apr 2024
Grief Counseling & Singleness
episode 3 ft Kristal Burton
In this episode, Kristal walks us through grief, coping skills, how to care for a loved one who is grieving, etc from a therapist's perspective. Kristal offers counseling services at Still Waters Counseling in Decatur, MS. Info is listed below for her practice.
Halfway through this episode, we shift gears to discuss singleness. Kristal shares what her season of waiting has taught her about God's character & His true purpose for her life. Kristal has a social media page where she shares relatable content & encouragement for other singles. Her Instagram page is also linked below.
kristal@stillwaterscounseling.info
6016337818
(1) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/people/Still-Waters-Counseling/100037033274980/)
@th_singlelife
podcast referenced in this episode:
Singleness in the Church with David Platt - Episode 857 - Annie F. Downs (anniefdowns.com) (https://www.anniefdowns.com/podcast/singleness-in-the-church-with-david-platt-episode-857/)
8 Apr 2024
Even IF w/ the Davidsons
In episode 2, Brandon and Libby Davidson share what they have learned as they've navigated 3 miscarriages and unmet expectations of what life would look like.
Questions/Topics discussed in this episode:
The bible says "be fruitful and multiply" Why is that not coming easily for me?
Why does God allow suffering?
How do I rejoice in my suffering?
How has your view of God's character changed after walking through this season?
Do you feel like God failed you?
How can the church better serve couples who have experienced this kind of loss?
Podcast mentioned in this episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/that-sounds-fun-with-annie-f-downs/id944925529?i=1000643348677
31 Mar 2024
Learning to trust God again
Ep 001 ft special guest Taylor Skinner
In this episode, Taylor shares her testimony including some of the hard questions she navigated during a season of grief and loss.
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