Hebrews is such a great book for reminding us of the HOPE we have in Jesus. You’re “His people” and He has his arms around you. Greg encourages us to forgive ourselves, because if we have asked for forgiveness, Jesus has already forgiven you. ________________________________________________________________________________________________ Look for H…

We tend to be harder on ourselves sometimes than God is. Hebrews 13:8 reminds us that Jesus was with us in the past, he’s with us now and he’ll be with us in the future. He forgives and when we surrender to Him, He forgets and showers us with His love. ________________________________________________________________________________________________ …

Tim Keller said, “It’s one thing to be grateful. It’s another to give thanks. Gratitude is what you feel but thanksgiving is what you do!” Tune in to today’s broadcast for inspirational and hope-restoring nuggets of truth he’s heard or read throughout the week. Hit the reset button and reboot for the weekend! _______________________________________…

One of Greg’s favorite 40-day devotions is In the Presence of Jesus, by Paul Bane. Getting quiet in God’s presence can be difficult. This 40-day journey will help you focus on the character of Jesus and open your spirit to His presence in your life. ________________________________________________________________________________________________ Loo…

Mindful Christianity is the practice of learning to live in the fullness of the moment. Today’s guest, Paul Bane, runs a website called ‘Mindful Christianity’ that reaches 20 million people per week with 750,000+ daily interactions. The purpose of this site is to help bring rest and peace to your mind and soul. www.MindfulChristianityToday.com ____…

Today’s broadcast looks at 3 things we can learn from Hebrews 6. The first is that God sees you! Do you ever feel invisible? Rest assured, God sees and cares deeply for you! Tune in for the other 2 truths from Hebrews 6:7–12. ________________________________________________________________________________________________ Look for HOPE is Here: - at…

Who do you look to for strength? Who or what gives you a foundation to offer stability through rough times? As Greg continues the Summer Road Trip through the book of Hebrews, he looks at where we can anchor our HOPE – we don’t have to be afraid of trials or even death. _______________________________________________________________________________…

Welcome to Food for Thought Friday! You made it through another week! Let’s celebrate. Greg reminds us of God’s love, the importance of forgiveness, and offers us 14 minutes of uplifting encouragement. ________________________________________________________________________________________________ Look for HOPE is Here: - at www.HOPEisHere.Today - …

Native of Paintsville, Kentucky, Johnnie LeMaster found himself in the big leagues playing baseball. Later, he found himself surrendering to Jesus and playing an important role in the spiritual lives of his teammates. Johnnie is now an elder in his congregation in Paintsville. Tune in to hear Johnnie’s incredible story! Follow Johnnie on Facebook a…

Johnnie LeMaster grew up loving sports as a kid in Paintsville, Kentucky. He grew up on the baseball field. When his name was announced as the 6th pick in the first round of the Major League Baseball Draft in 1973, Johnnie’s dream of playing professional baseball came true. Tune in as Greg talks with baseball great Johnnie LeMaster! _______________…

Taking a sabbath is a way to surrender and rest in Jesus. How many of us actually take a true sabbath and rest in Jesus? How are we seeking God’s word to guide our lives? How are we to approach God’s throne? ________________________________________________________________________________________________ Look for HOPE is Here: - at www.HOPEisHere.To…

As Greg continues through the book of Hebrews, he turns to chapter 4 verses 1-6. Do you ever have trouble “resting”? Sin separates us from God and when we are separated from Him, we cannot have true rest. In what area of your life are you disobedient to God? ___________________________________________________________________________________________…

Your words are a true reflection of the temperature of your soul. Wow – are you dealing with a mouth issue or a mind issue? Or a heart issue? Our words are capable of healing or destroying but taming our words can be difficult. Tune in for 14 minutes of HOPE nuggets! __________________________________________________________________________________…

Dr. Melinda Moore joins Greg in today’s broadcast to discuss an upcoming conference: Mental Health and Suicide in Communities and Congregations: A FAITH-Based Approach coming to Lexington September 9th and 10th. To register for this conference: https://commerce.cashnet.com/cashneti/static/storefront/ekupsyd2 ________________________________________…

Dr. Melinda Moore was shaken to the core when her husband took his own life. She works at the intersection of faith and suicide prevention. She published The Suicide Funeral: Honoring their Memory, Comforting their Survivors and After the Suicide Funeral: Wisdom on the Path to Posttraumatic Growth. Melinda shares some practical steps to handling a …

Isaiah 53 clearly tells us exactly how Jesus would come and restore our relationship with God. Jesus was rejected and deeply grieved. He understands anything we are going through because he carried all of our burdens. Greg continues sharing 8 ways we can have freedom in Jesus. ________________________________________________________________________…

We recently celebrated July 4th. But freedom looks different through the lens of Isaiah 53. Written nearly 600 years before Jesus’ birth, Isaiah tells us of the freedom that would arrive one day. Greg shares 8 ways we can have freedom in Jesus. ________________________________________________________________________________________________ Look for…

Never be a prisoner of your past. It was just a lesson, not a life sentence. What a great nugget of hope! Join Greg for 14 minutes of insights and inspiration, offering HOPE for those dealing with life’s difficult situations. ________________________________________________________________________________________________ Look for HOPE is Here: - at…

Rusty George talks to Greg today about his book of 40-devotions focused on finding your identity based on who Jesus says you really are. The enemy loves to cause doubt and chaos. Rusty was led to write this book to help individuals and families listen closer to Jesus. _________________________________________________________________________________…

Greg catches up with his good friend and fellow minister, Rusty George. Listen in as they discuss UK Basketball, Rusty’s move from California to Texas and Rusty’s new book, Friend of God. What lens does Jesus view YOU through? When we understand who Jesus says we really are, it changes us. www.PastorRustyGeorge.com Podcast: Simply Faith ___________…

Greg continues cruising through Hebrews as part of our “Summer Road Trip Series” as he looks at Hebrews 2:7-11. If you lose faith, you lose it all. Never be afraid to trust your unknown future to a known God. ________________________________________________________________________________________________ Look for HOPE is Here: - at www.HOPEisHere.T…

When your gas tank starts getting low, we see it on the dashboard. How do we know when our faith is running low? If we’re not paying attention, we run out of gas before we ever know what hit us. Greg keeps going through the “Summer Road Trip” series as he looks through the book of Hebrews for some fuel to keep our faith strong. ____________________…

When Danielle found out her mom had cancer, she prayed and believed to the depths of her soul that God would heal her mom and take away the cancer. But it seems God said, “No.” Her mom was ready to go home but Danielle wasn’t ready to give her up. She had to come to grips with God’s “no.” ____________________________________________________________…

“My intellect knew she was terminally ill, my eyes saw she was suffering, my faith told me she would have eternal life with Christ, but my heart still broke in a million and one pieces.” “Grief entered my life that day.” Author Danielle Ilacqua joins Greg from New York and shares how she got through the devastating loss of her mother and the subseq…

Grief permeates all of humanity, whether you are a believer in God or not. Danielle writes about processing the grief she experienced after losing her mother. You have to get back up after dealing with grief that has knocked you down. For Danielle, getting her strength from Jesus and reading God’s word gave her the strength to Get Up when she was a…

Jesus dealt with all the junk we are dealing with. He experienced every emotion, every challenge, every stress that we have or will experience in our lifetimes. Hebrews 2:5-9 reminds us that Jesus is in charge of everything. Let’s look at 4 things that Jesus did on our behalf. ________________________________________________________________________…

As Greg continues the “Summer Road Trip” series through the book of Hebrews, he cruises through Hebrews chapter 2 in today’s broadcast. He talks about keeping a firm grip on our faith to avoid drifting away. Steve Idle says, “Drifting is deadly and can happen to any of us.” _________________________________________________________________________ L…

Sharing some nuggets of wisdom that he’s heard throughout the week, Greg gives us 14 minutes of encouragement and HOPE in this week’s Food For Thought Friday! ________________________________________________________________________________________________ Look for HOPE is Here: - at www.HOPEisHere.Today - on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/HOPE…

Bruce Simpson, an attorney, left a suicide note, isolated himself and pulled the trigger… then he shares how God stepped in and prevented him from finishing his mission that night. Bruce shares about the importance of mental health treatment and holding on to Jesus. Bruce: (859) 229-3436 Suicide Hotline: Dial 988 ___________________________________…

In the state of Kentucky, suicide is the second leading cause of death for people ages 10 – 34 years old. Attorney, Bruce Simpson talks about the internal struggle of depression, contemplating suicide and dealing with series clinical depression. Bruce talks about the stigma surrounding mental illness and suffering in silence. ______________________…

As part of our Summer Road Trip through Hebrews, today, Greg looks at Hebrews 1:5-9 and reminds us that God is our Father. He wants the best for us. Where is your foundation built? ________________________________________________________________________________________________ Look for HOPE is Here: - at www.HOPEisHere.Today - on Facebook - https:/…

Greg kicks off a “Summer Road Trip” through the book of Hebrews. Throughout the summer, he’s going to travel throughout the book of Hebrews stopping here and there digging into what the book has to offer. Today, he looks at the 4 Roles angels played in the Bible. ______________________________________________________________________ Look for HOPE i…

The book of James tell us that if we draw near to God, he will draw near to you. Greg shares several promises from God’s word today that can fuel you for the weekend! Tune in for 14 minutes of power nuggets of HOPE! __________________________________________________________________________________________ Look for HOPE is Here: - at www.HOPEisHere.…

It helps us to understand that there are good things that can come from change. God has a purpose for you and sometimes we have to change to fall into line with God’s purpose for our lives. We are not in control. This world is not our home. Tune in to hear 4 lessons we can learn from change. _________________________________________________________…

Your choices affect your circumstances far more than your circumstances do. The enemy loves to keep us in a mental and emotional prison but you have the key to unlock that door and escape. Join Greg today as he exposes 2 barriers that often keep us from the change that needs to happen in our lives. __________________________________________________…

The hope-filled movie, Ordinary Angels, inspired 4 things that Greg has learned about change. Let’s start off talking about detours… unexpected change. Ouch – that kind of change can be especially tough. _________________________________________________________________________________ Look for HOPE is Here: - at www.HOPEisHere.Today - on Facebook -…

Today’s thoughts on the purpose of change are inspired by the movie based on a true story, Ordinary Angels. “The only things in life that are certain are death and taxes!” Everything else changes. God is working, even when you can’t see behind the scenes – even when we’re going through painful change. _______________________________________________…

Welcome to Food for Thought Friday! Matthew 5:3-12 is known as “The Beatitudes.” Tune in as Greg offers encouragement and bits of insight we like to call nuggets of HOPE to help us celebrate getting through another week and fuel us for the weekend. ________________________________________________________________________________________________ Look…

Senator Amanda Mays Bledsoe had a tragic accident back in December. After a horse kicked her in the head, and broke nearly every bone in her face, she learned some lessons like “trust in God,” “healing takes time,” and “everything will be okay.” Tune in to her miraculous story of recovery and faith! _________________________________________________…

Roy Mays loved Jesus, his family and the church and lived his life to reflect those passions. He received a cancer diagnosis at 45 years old. “Presence matters. People matter.” Roy believed this is how to successfully build relationships. He touched lives all around and far beyond his own. Join Greg as he talks with Roy’s daughter, Senator Amanda M…

The Mayo Clinic shares some amazing statistics about the benefits of friendship. Greg shares 3 important benefits of friendship and qualities of friendship with Jesus. He is the best friend you’ll ever have. ________________________________________________________________________________________________ Look for HOPE is Here: - at www.HOPEisHere.To…

Based on the movie, Ordinary Angels, Greg explores the purpose of friendship today. Friendship can help you cope with so much trauma. Join Greg as he shares the benefits of friendship and how Jesus modeled the importance of surrounding yourself with friends. __________________________________________________________________________________ Look for…

Greg loves sharing how God has reminded Him throughout the week how important HOPE is! It might be encouragement through scripture, devotion time, a conversation, a song on the radio… God uses everything around you to speak to you at different times. God has placed you in a unique spot to make an impact on someone in a way that only you can. ______…

Sleeping Lambs provides beds for children that don’t have one. Peggy is partnering with local churches to help children who do not have a bed to sleep in. What a blessing this is to the Lexington community! Director Peggy Holman (859)229-2542 Donate at: www.ChurchoftheSavior.net/give _________________________________________________________________…

Looking back, there are things Greg wishes he knew when he was a graduate. Greg shares some life lessons and life verses that would have been helpful to know earlier in his life. ________________________________________________________________________________________________ Look for HOPE is Here: - at www.HOPEisHere.Today - on Facebook - https://w…

David. Bathsheba. Brokenness. What a story! Lies, adultery, guilt, deceit, murder. David was guilty yet he’s also known as a man after God’s own heart. Greg shares 4 things we can learn from David’s story about brokenness. ________________________________________________________________________________________________ Look for HOPE is Here: - at ww…

There is purpose even in the lowest of the valleys. We all experience seasons of brokenness. James 4:6 tells us to draw near to God and He will draw near to us. God will use brokenness to move you closer to your purpose. He won’t waste a hurt. ________________________________________________________________________________________________ Look for …

Tune in for 14 minutes of hope nuggets on Food for Thought Friday! “You have so little to complain about and so much to be grateful for. Stop stressing and start counting your blessings.” Let’s “be transformed by the renewing of our mind” today and focus on what is going well in our lives. ___________________________________________________________…

Author, pastor, public speaker, and life coach, Tommy Lanham joins Greg today to talk about enthusiasm and the difference it makes, especially if you’re running low on HOPE. Tommy talks about his annual retreat, the Enthusiasm Experience, coming to Lexington in September. www.TommyLanham.com TommyLanham@TommyLanham.com _____________________________…

Enthusiasm Enthusiast from Long Island, New York, former Kentuckian Tommy Lanham, joins Greg today to talk about his passion – helping people break out of the monotony of the mundane and mediocre so they can break through to their enthusiasm zone. So, what exactly is an enthusiasm zone? And what is a mundanian? Join the conversation today to find o…