Ever had a random question while reading the Bible? You aren't alone. Join us as we mostly hilariously, sometimes seriously discuss these Bible questions.
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Do you struggle with seeing God's presence in your life day-to-day? If you do, you've landed in the right place. So often, we see our lives as a series of random events when the reality, for Christians, is a well-planned journey. God's Holy Spirit is very much in our day-to-day. Our conversations will focus on recognizing God's grace and mercy. We'll talk about practical ways to build our trust in God by noticing His faithfulness. Welcome to Your Hope Coach Podcast — a few minutes of hope in ...
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What Does it Mean to Be Led By the Spirit? | EP40
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Do you have questions about what it means to be led by the Spirit? Kristine and Carmen have pondered this question, too. We invite you to join them in their conversation as they share some answers they discovered in their personal faith walks. Verses mentioned: Romans 8.4-5 Galatians 5.16-17 Galatians 5.25 Kristine’s Video Resource: 3 Lessons About…
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Do you find yourself in a desperate situation, struggling to find answers? In this episode, Carmen offers one common reason we wait to ask God for help. Verses: Psalm 107 John 15.5 2 Corinthians 3.5 Resource: Carmen's article: Recognizing Faithfulness When Life Doesn't Make Sense https://carmenhorne.com/2022/09/recognizing-faithfulness-when-life-do…
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How Our Identity in Christ Affects Our Everyday Lives | EP38
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How Our Identity in Christ Affects Our Everyday Lives The most important aspect of our lives as Christians is the promise of eternal life because of Jesus and what he did for us. But sometimes we forget the abundant blessings available to us every day as children whose identity is in Christ. In today’s episode, Carmen and Kristine discuss how our i…
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If God is With Me, Why is This Happening? | EP37
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So, if God is with me, why is this happening? Using biblical insight from Gideon's story, Carmen shares how God is present even in unbelievably difficult circumstances. Verses: Judges 6-8 John 14.27 Free download: 7 days of Perspective Changing Affirmations Contact Carmen: https://carmenhorne.com/By Carmen Horne
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How to Handle What-If Questions — REWIND | EP36
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One of our most loved episodes came early in our podcasting adventure. How to Handle What-If Questions has continued to be one of our most listened to and watched visits. If you are new to our podcast, we know you will gain much-needed clarity about all those what-if times. If you came along with us from the beginning, we believe the Holy Spirit of…
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How to Be Still When Life Isn't Calm | EP35
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Sometimes chaos surrounds us, and life feels anything but calm. We struggle against forces that come against us and try to manage things with our own strength. But what does God’s Word tell us to do when life isn’t calm? In today’s episode, Carmen and Kristine have a candid conversation about being still, the meaning of Psalm 46.10, and how we can …
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How to Cultivate Lasting Friendships | EP34
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In our episode today, Carmen and Kristine discuss the blessing of friendships and what it takes to cultivate those relationships. Listen to the end because we offer three tips on developing friendships. Verses: Ruth 1.16-17 Links: Carmen's blog post: Because Genuine Relationships Spotlight She More Than Me https://carmenhorne.com/2015/01/because-ge…
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How to Pray Over Our Broken Relationship With Mom | EP33
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Is your relationship with your mom complicated? In this episode, Carmen reveals three reminders about our mommas and offers insight into how she gained a new perspective on her relationship with her mom and dad. Before the episode ends, Carmen prays with us and offers hope for healing and restoration. Links: Prayer for Your Broken Relationship With…
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How to Keep Bitterness from Taking Root in My Heart | EP32
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Hebrews 12:15 (ESV) says, “See to it that no one fails to obtain the grace of God; that no “root of bitterness” springs up and causes trouble, and by it many become defiled.” God’s Word tells us how dangerous bitterness can be. So when bitterness tries to take root in our hearts, what can we do to stop it? In today’s episode, Carmen and Kristine lo…
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Jesus Changes the Story of Every Woman He Meets | EP31
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Often, we look at the story of our lives and think we live in a never-ending situation. In our episode today, Carmen shares the stories of women who experienced a life-changing meetup with their Story Changer, Jesus. Verses mentioned: Mark 5.25-34 Luke 7. 11-16 Luke 13.10-17 John 4.1-42 Psalm 119.16 Connect with Carmen: https://carmenhorne.com/abou…
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How to Keep Trusting God While You Wait | EP30
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We’ve all experienced difficult times of waiting. Health issues, broken relationships, financial crises, and more can cause waiting seasons that seem like they will never end. Waiting can be exhausting. So how do we hold on to hope when all we can do is wait? In today’s episode, Carmen and Kristine discuss what God’s word says about our waiting sea…
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Do you feel like something is wrong with you when your burdens are too heavy to bear? People tell us that God doesn't put more on us than we can handle, yet we are sinking fast. In episode 29, Carmen shares the promise Jesus makes us if we accept His yoke and hand over the reins of our lives. Verses mentioned: Matthew11.28-30 Psalm 121.3-4 Romans 8…
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Does God Know or Care that I’m Discouraged? | EP28
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Are you feeling discouraged by your circumstances? Are you struggling with the feelings of being forgotten by God? Our minds tell us that God knows and hears, but our hearts sometimes wonder. In today’s episode, Kristine and Carmen share two truths that combat two lies Satan uses to discourage us. Verses: Luke 13.10-13 Psalm 121. 1-2 Hebrews 13.5 P…
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Each of us has a unique relationship with God. In His graciousness and love, God offers us many benefits to enrich our lives and help us live abundantly. In our episode today, Carmen discusses ten of these benefits and encourages us to grab hold of each one. Verses: Mark 8:27-29 Psalm 68.19 (NKJV) Ephesians 3.20 Ten Benefits: John 1.12 2 Timothy 1.…
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How to Live in Grace While Doing the Uncomfortable Work of Growth | EP 26
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Have you been thinking about goals, resolutions, or ways to better your life in the new year? Instead of looking at the work we want to do to improve our lives, what if we look at the work God wants to do in us? In today’s episode, Carmen and Kristine share two things we can do to begin the year living in grace while allowing the uncomfortable work…
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Why Is God's Power More Evident In Our Weakness? | EP25
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Just like the Apostle Paul, when we pray for God to intervene in our situation, we might get an answer that we don't expect. In today's episode, Carmen takes a closer look at the perplexing truth that God's power becomes more evident when we are the weakest. Verses mentioned: 2 Corinthians 12.9 Lamentations 3.22-23 Contact Carmen: https://carmenhor…
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2 Ways to Keep the Joy of the Lord This Christmas | EP 24
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Have circumstances beyond your control threatened to steal your joy this Christmas? Grief, broken relationships, finances, and more can affect our ability to feel the joy of the Lord during the Christmas season, but there is hope through Jesus. In today’s episode, Carmen and Kristine share ways we can keep the joy of the Lord at Christmastime and t…
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Worshipping God in Unbelievable Circumstances | EP23
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Do you find yourself in unbelievable circumstances? In today's episode, Carmen shares how Mary, Jesus' momma, handled her unique situation and how we can continue to worship when our heart cries, "It's not supposed to be this way!" Verses mentioned: Luke 1.38 Luke 1.46-55 Ephesians 3.20 Psalm 34.4 Isaiah 9.6-7 Matthew 12.21 Contact Carmen: https://…
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Did I Forgive Even Though I Can't Forget? | EP22
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Do you struggle with guilt because you remember the details of a painful event? You wonder if you really did forgive since you can’t forget. In today’s episode, Kristine and Carmen help us understand that it’s what we do with our memories that matter. Verses: Colossians 3.13 Isaiah 43.25 Hebrews 10.16 Psalm 103.12 Psalm 25.6-7,11 Resources: Carmen’…
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Is There Anything Simple About Obedience? | EP21
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Has God ever asked you to do something, and you did it, but you decided to do it your way? If you have, don't miss this episode. Carmen shares a time when simple obedience was harder than she imagined and what her disobedience taught her. Bible verses from this episode: Ananias and Sapphira's story: Acts 5.1-11 Widow's pennies story: Luke 21.1-4 Sa…
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In episode 20, Carmen gives us two secrets to live happy and the benefits of taking the writer of Psalm One's advice. Verses: Psalm 1. 1-6 The Beatitudes: Matthew 5.1-12 Our prayer: Dear Lord, Why does happiness seem to elude us at times? Life is hard, and we forget that true happiness is in our relationship with You. We want a lot of sunshine and …
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Are you standing in the rubble of your circumstances and wondering if you will ever find any good in all this bad? In this episode, Carmen offers several actions we can take to begin to find the little bits of hope amid our ashes. Verses Carmen shared: Romans 8.28 2 Corinthians 1.3-5 Three questions from Grace Maps to ponder when searching for beau…
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Does Praying Make My Problem Worse? | EP18
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In this episode, Carmen and Kristine share their experiences with asking this difficult question in their own lives. They also uncover truth from Scripture about why it feels like our problems escalate when we pray. What does the Bible say about praying when our problems seem to get worse? Where do we turn for encouragement? Find out the answer to …
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Are you discouraged over a long-time entry on your prayer list? Today's episode is one you don't want to miss. Carmen tackles this topic using Scripture and her own well-earned experience. She shares that like you, her pen is on auto-pilot for some of her requests. Listen to the end because Carmen also offers us two things prayer does for us while …
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Replenishing Our Peace (Part Two) | EP 16
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Replenishing Our Peace (Part 2) | EP 16 What does it mean to have lasting peace? How can we experience the peace of Jesus in the midst of panic, anxiety, or hopelessness? Listen to part two of our summer series with Carmen, Kristine, and Ellen, as they share personal stories of God’s replenishing peace. If you’re struggling to experience peace in y…
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Did you know that there is a difference between healthy and unhealthy fear? In this episode, Carmen offers three ways she fights back against unhealthy fear. Verses mentioned: Numbers 13 -14 Isaiah 41.10 Matthew 15.13 Connect with Carmen: https://carmenhorne.comBy Carmen Horne
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What threatens to steal our peace? The worries of this life are endless. When things seem out of control, we struggle to find lasting peace to sustain us. Today’s conversation with Carmen, Kristine, and Ellen looks at our struggle to maintain peace in everyday life as women of God. Listen in as we discuss how to replenish our peace by trusting in t…
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Do you feel like you are in a little dinghy in the middle of a sea of trouble? In our episode today, Carmen describes a time she felt that way and offers a survival tip. Verses mentioned: Exodus 2 Matthew 5.45 John 7.38 and 4.14 Revelation 22. 1-2 The woman at Jacob’s well — John 4.1-28 Matthew 14.28-31 Declaration: Any time you begin to sink, you …
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Why Our Restoration is Important to God | EP12
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Why do we pray for restoration? Why is it so important for us to live restored lives? In this episode with Carmen and Kristine, you’ll learn what the Bible says about God’s restoration promises and what that means for our lives today. Restoration is a process, but as we allow God to restore us, we will grow into the strong and steadfast person God …
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God's Pruning Prepares Us for Restoration | EP11
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Happy Six-Month Podcast anniversary! Thank you so much for hanging out with us month after month to discuss Jesus and life. How does the pruning process prepare us for restoration? In today's episode, we eavesdrop on Jesus' conversation with the Samaritan woman at the well. As we listen, we discover how pruning helped in her restoration. Links, Ver…
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How do we pray when we don’t know what to say and our heart desires God’s will? Kristine and Carmen invite you to join in as they discuss some personal benefits of using Scripture to pray. They offer practical steps and personal examples to encourage you to pray back Scripture to the One who gave it as our guide to abundant living. Thank you for sp…
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How do we carry on when life is cruel? In our episode today, we will discuss God's gift of grace for our everyday and every need. Links, Verses, and Points to Ponder: Verses mentioned: Genesis 16 Philippians 4.13 John 6.35;51 Hebrews 4.16 John 14.26 Isaiah 55.11 John 16.33 Read Carmen's post, How to Survive Your Worst Day, here: https://carmenhorne…
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How do we recognize when the enemy is messing with our minds? How do we stop believing his lies? Listening to the lies of the enemy can affect every aspect of our daily lives, which can lead to discouragement and defeat. God’s Word shows us the key to protecting our minds. Listen in to today’s episode as Carmen and Kristine discuss this difficult y…
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Do you struggle to find joy while you wait? And why does waiting feel so much like punishment? In this episode, let's discuss how waiting is hard and some encouraging truths from God's Word about finding joy while we wait. Links, Verses, and Points to Ponder: Verses mentioned: Psalm 27:14 Philippians 4:11, 13 Romans 8:28 Mark 9:24 Psalm 5:11 Romans…
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Can Taking My Thoughts Captive Really Help Me? | EP06
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Does controlling your thoughts seem impossible? In today’s episode, co-hosts Carmen and Kristine discuss why the Apostle Paul was the right person to discuss the reality of taking our thoughts captive and the powerful benefits that choice creates in our lives. Verses, Links, and Points to Ponder: 2 Corinthians 10.4-5 Philippians 4.8 2 Corinthians 6…
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Do you have the painful habit of rehearsing your hurt? In this episode, I share insight into why this kind of rehearsal is harmful and give practical tips on how to stop going over those tired lines and live with more peace and joy. Links, Verses, and Points to Ponder: Verses mentioned: 2 Corinthians 10. 4-5 Romans 12.2 Scriptural Declaration: I de…
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The Best Way to Handle What-If Questions | EP04
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Are what-if questions affecting your daily life? In today’s episode, co-hosts Carmen and Kristine look at the story of Rahab in the Bible. They discuss what we can learn from this bold woman of faith about the best way to handle what-if questions. Verses for further reading: Matthew 6.34 (MSG) Joshua chapters 2 & 6 Joshua 2.8-11 (NLT) Hebrews 10.23…
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Do you ever feel like a little dinghy in the middle of the stormy sea, wondering how you will survive a sudden life storm? In this episode, let’s discuss a few things we can learn about Jesus and storms from Mark’s recounting of Jesus’ disciples’ harrowing ride. Links, Verses, and Points to Ponder: Verses mentioned: Mark 4.35-41 1 Peter 5.7 Scriptu…
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How Changing Our Perspective Affects How We Feel | Ep02
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In this episode, Carmen and Kristine discuss changing our perspective when life throws in the unexpected. Have you ever asked God why? Gideon in the Bible sure did. In Judges 6.13 (NLT), Gideon asked God, “Sir,” Gideon replied, ‘if the Lord is with us, why has all this happened to us?’” Links, Verses, Points to Ponder: Free Download: Seeing God’s G…
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How do you praise God when your heart is broken? In my special Christmas message, our discussion focuses on God's beautiful redemption story. Through God's grace and mercy, His light shines on us when we are sitting in a dark place. Our faithful God will help us, one step at a time, down the path of peace. Links and verses: Free Download: Faith Ove…
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Trailer: Introduction to Your Hope Coach Podcast
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Welcome to Your Hope Coach Podcast. I'm Carmen Horne, your host, and your Hope Coach. Do you struggle with seeing God's presence in your life day-to-day? If you do, you've landed in the right place. Our conversations will focus on recognizing God's grace and mercy. We'll talk about practical ways to build our trust in God by noticing His faithfulne…
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On this Prodigal Son-esque episode of Random Bible Question, which is part 2 of a 3 part series, the team decides to discuss the many simplistic, yet intricate layers of Jesus' parables.
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RBQ #7: The Intentional, Circumstantial, and Ultimate Will of God
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Inspired by the The Will of God by Leslie D. Weatherhead, the RBQ team takes a stab at trying to understand God's Will in the Bible. Also, for your reading pleasure, Chapter Two, from the book, The Will of God, discussed in this podcast, can be found at the link below: https://twolistenersdevotionals.files.wordpress.com/2016/03/gods-circumstantial-…
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On this Good Samaritan-esque episode of Random Bible Question, which is part 1 of a 3 part series, the team decides to discuss the many layers of Jesus' parables and why Jesus used this method to teach.
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RBQ #5: Sins, Insecurities and Shortcomings, Oh My!
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All have sinned and come short of the glory of God. We discuss a few Bible characters and some of the sins, insecurities and shortcomings they struggled with? #IAmASinner #WhoIsProbablyGoingToSinAgain #LordForgiveMe
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Who were the greatest warriors found in the Bible? The Random Bible Question Team can't decide what makes a warrior great. Listen in as they try to agree on an answer to this question, all while trying not to be distracted by randomness, including Metal Gear Solid V and sport tangents.
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RBQ #3: Funniest Stories of the Bible
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What are the funniest stories of the Bible?
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Which couple had the worst relationship in the Bible and why do you think so? Things get heated as the Random Bible Question Team tries to figure out the answer to this question, all while trying not to be distracted by randomness.
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How did Adam and Eve learn how to sew? The Random Bible Question Team tries to figure out the answer to this question while trying not to be distracted by randomness.
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