In this episode of the Hope Over Coffee Podcast, we have the privilege of sitting down with Mr. Jeremy Hutto. His journey toward a life of transparency and authenticity is not just inspiring; it's transformative. We get to witness how Jeremy's pride was humbled and he found salvation in Jesus. We explore the 'Cinema of Life in the Uncomfortable,' a…

Jack Tillery tells his story of still finding the goodness of God in the land of the living after surviving a double transplant. Jack narrates his personal journey of discovering Jesus, even after serving as a staff member in a church. He also talks about his experience of undergoing a double transplant of a heart and kidney. Despite the challenges…

On the latest episode of the Hope Over Coffee Podcast, we dive into the incredible story of Henry Iatesta. Join us as we explore the ups and downs of his life, from the tragic loss of his father to the joy of finding his wife, and the heartbreak of losing his brother. Throughout it all, one common thread weaves through Henry's story: the unwavering…

Join host Jared Ogea and guest John Louviere in this electrifying episode of the Hope Over Coffee Podcast. Get ready to be mesmerized as they delve into a range of topics, from the power of conversation to the importance of stepping outside our comfort zones. John shares his insights on being a mouthpiece for God, while Jared reflects on his growth…

Bryson Skinner's journey to redemption is a powerful story of overcoming addiction that started in his childhood. In this podcast, Bryson shares his personal journey of how he found faith and turned his life around, now being happily married with a child on the way. He talks about how his experiences have shaped him into the man he is today and how…

Ross Blankenship shares his inspiring story of finding God to overcome his addictions and restore his marriage. Ross spoke about his journey to sobriety, which led him to Hope Quest, a rehab facility in Atlanta, Georgia. Ross shares how he struggled with addictions for years and how it affected his personal andprofessional life. He also opens up ab…

From an alcoholic home to three gold medals aged 16, swimming was Carrie Steinseifer-Bates’s "safe place". But the pressure of being an elite athlete took its toll, and Carrie herself became an alcoholic. Today she is sober and dedicated to helping others.By BBC World Service

Australia’s track and field gold medallist Jared Tallent campaigned for years to get what was rightfully his, following a doping scandal. Already an Olympic silver medallist in race walking, it took four years before a Russian rival was disqualified and Jared finally got his gold medal.By BBC World Service

The Olympic water polo gold medallist inspired by her friendship with the late basketball star Kobe Bryant. After an accident left her with severe injuries, Kaleigh Gilchrist vowed to get to Tokyo in his memory. And in honour of her Olympian father.By BBC World Service

On this episode of The Hope Over Coffee Podcast, we are honored to sit down with Tyler Churchman, a survivor of addiction and suicidal thoughts. Tyler shares his journey with vulnerability and honesty, inspiring us all to find the strength to overcome our struggles through faith. Through his story, we learn that hope and healing are possible even i…

“It saved my life.” BMX competition helped the Swiss-American athlete fight anxiety attacks, which left her unable to leave home as a young teenager. The Olympic bronze medallist is now a mental health advocate.By BBC World Service

Singapore’s most decorated Paralympian, with five gold medals. When Yip Pin Xiu won her first gold at the Beijing Paralympics, she was the youngest in her country’s team. And it was the first time ever that Singapore’s national anthem had been played in an Olympic arena.By BBC World Service

The Argentinian legend who fought back from cancer. Santiago had won Olympic bronze before he got sick. After years of struggle, he came back to take gold at the Rio Games.By BBC World Service

The star basketball player in the US Olympic team. And, off the court, a voice for the abused. Breanna Stewart speaks frankly about her own experience of child sexual abuse, to give hope and strength to other victims. Since becoming a parent, she campaigns to change attitudes on professional sport and motherhood.…

Gold medal-winning speed skater Denny Morrison’s near death experience, and a teammate’s selflessness. A competitor gave up his place to give Denny a sporting break, but a devastating motorbike accident was to follow. He fought back against multiple injuries, before then suffering a stroke. But Denny refused to be beaten, qualifying for the 2018 Ol…

From rowing gold to tackling taboos. Paralympian Birgit Skarstein challenges stereotypes. A gold medallist at the Tokyo Paralympics, she campaigns for women’s sport and disability rights.By BBC World Service

Olympic bronze against the odds, in only Molly Seidel's third ever marathon. Her success came after years of battling an eating disorder – a struggle with which she still lives. She talks about her mental health issues and the physical problems which bulimia can cause.By BBC World Service

What does it take to be a champion? We’re back with a new season of the show that talks to Olympic and Paralympic medallists. What drives them to do what they do? With comedian Eliza Skinner, sports commentator Ed Harry and Paralympian Scout Bassett. Released weekly from 7 August 2023.By BBC World Service

In this compelling and inspiring podcast, join Chris and me as we share our journey of overcoming our fears and finding freedom in our faith in Jesus while conquering a porn addiction. We share our struggles and how living in a community can hope, healing, and strength to break free from the chains of addiction. Through Chris's story, we explore th…

Giving space to those around us seems harder today than ever before. Everyone wants to be heard and have their viewpoint be the right one. It doesn't matter if you are a Christ follower or not, whether you are in the church or not. But giving or holding space for someone is the first step to being empathetic with someone. Why is it so hard for peop…

Equipping a man of God. What does that look like in today's culture? What boundaries do you have set in place while you are trying to raise your children? Do you have a mindset of equipping your kids with tools, wisdom, and knowledge to handle the unknown? Will you have enough grace, compassion, and foresight to lead your kids through their bad dec…

Do you know who you are? What is your identity wrapped up in? Could it be where you spend your time, energy, and money? I know that when I was heavy in my addiction there was a lot of effort put to satisfy that addiction. Now that I have found freedom from that addiction I spend a lot of effort to not satisfy that addiction. I'm spending my time, e…

Stop Start Continue. The new season of The Hope Over Coffee Podcast is here! I took a few weeks off and got the opportunity to upgrade some of the Hope Over Coffee equipment. In other words, I got a new computer… So with that, I now have the ability to produce a video for the pods. I am super nervous about it. I don't think it's any different than …

Finding perspective! Are we truly concerned with those around us? This week I brought Kristen and Chance to the kitchen table to talk about living as a teenage believers in our current culture. Trying to wrap my thoughts around what it is like for a non-believer to survive in our current state without Jesus. I'm trying to figure out what they do. O…

The incomplete guide to foundational repair is based on the idea that Christ is the firm foundation we build upon and that what we are building is an imitation of Christ. In this episode, we tap into the question of whom you follow. Are you putting in the work to discipline your body to follow Christ? And 1 Corinthians 11:1, Paul tells us to be imi…

Foundational Crack. We know that Jesus is the firm foundation we all need to build our lives on. But are we actually doing it? Or do we build a life on a counterfeit foundation? A foundation that does not lead to anything worthwhile in the vision you have for your family. Do you even have a vision for yourself, your family, your co-workers, or anyo…

Pause. When was the last time you stopped and took stock of what was happening in your life? I just wanted to stop and do a heart check in this episode. I must take a breath and ask, have I been pursuing my kingdom with The Hope Over Coffee Podcast? I have to take a step back and take the bigger picture of Hope Over Coffee and my role in it. I have…

The one thing you can't live without! What is it? Is it sex, drugs, alcohol, or porn? Does that make these things your greatest need to survive? What about not doing these things? Is that your greatest need? To be sober with whatever your addiction is? Is your greatest need to stop watching porn, to not have our focus entirely on having sex, or to …

Who are you protecting? Are you living a life of self-protection? Are you hiding a secret life? Do you hear the lies "If someone really knew me, they wouldn't love me!" Self-protection builds walls that keep people out and keep you in! God has created us to be known and know. Not only God but others. Will you keep denying God's intention and purpos…

Do you know why you do the things you do? Do you go to bible study, small groups, and conferences to prepare yourself for the doom and gloom of life? Are you just trying to feel better by filling your life with good things, all the while holding your sin close to your chest? Deep down you are not ready to let go of the earthly things that bring you…

We're in this together! Are you? I have been wrapped up in the world of pornography addiction most of my life. And in my journey, I have found grace through the example of Jesus my wife has given me. This week Angi and I sit down talk a little about our journey through redemption and what it looks like to live a life of oneness together. We talk ab…

We need to remember that we are in a fight! The fight of our lives, our brothers' lives, and our families lives. And in that fight, it ain't about how hard you can hit. It's about what happens after you are knocked down. Do you get up again? Are you preserving? Are you fighting the right fight? We have an enemy, and it's not your spouse, your job, …

Do you even know who you are? What areas of your life are you living in the counterfeit? We have been called by name to a purpose in the kingdom. Husbands, Fathers, Ministers, and Leaders. How are you being effective in the kingdom if you are stuck in bondage to sin and addiction? We must work out our salvation and pursue a life worthy of the kingd…

I don't think you can handle this! Can you handle what is opposing your walk with Christ? What sins are you hiding? What sins are you just disregarding? Guys, we must get to the point of being broken over our sins. We must get past the pride and talk about what is going on in our lives. Find other men who are further along in their walk so they can…

What does it mean to be a disciple of Jesus? I want to say it must have been easy for them when Jesus walked alongside them, but I don't think that is true. The 12 had to reshape their theology, mindset, and everything they thought true. How is that any different from today? Everyone has their belief system. They worship and seek comfort in/from so…

Guys, what are we doing with our lives? How are we supposed to help others when we don't deal with the logs of sin in our own lives? This is what I am dealing with this week, and start to look toward the future of Hope Over Coffee. Host: Jared Ogea Support: Store Website: Hope Over Coffee Contact: Jared Ogea You can follow us on Instagram, Facebook…

How are you putting your faith into action? Are you working out your salvation? Do you advance the Kingdom of God? What kind of legacy are you leaving? Are you "Plowing Forward!" in your walk with Christ? These are the things we look at this week on HOC. Host: Jared Ogea Support: Store Website: Hope Over Coffee Contact: Jared Ogea You can follow us…

What are you doing in the waiting? Host: Jared Ogea Support: Store Website: Hope Over Coffee Contact: Jared Ogea You can follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube Music from PixabayBy Jared Ogea

A three-headed dragon lives near you: culture, enemy, and yourself. How are you overcoming the obstacles that the dragon presents? What in your life is a hindrance? What is it going to take to surrender it to Jesus? “It does not do to leave a live dragon out of your calculations, if you live near him,” the writer J.R.R. Tolkien advises. Host: Jared…

Let's take a breather! Slow down the holiday season but at the same time, anticipate and expect to draw closer to Jesus next year. What do you believe God for in 2023? What are you not surrendering to Him so that he can use you? Those are things we tackle in this episode. Host: Jared Ogea Support: Store Website: Hope Over Coffee Contact: Jared Ogea…

This week did not work out as planned. So I started questioning my insecurities and abilities and put them in the podcast. I hope you enjoy and consider where you are with God and what you need to surrender to Him. Host: Jared Ogea Support: Store Website: Hope Over Coffee Contact: Jared Ogea You can follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube Mus…

In God's sovereignty, we were created. God displays His power by not destroying us in our sins and displays His glory by allowing us to become children of God. As I sat down with Cody Prosser, we talked about his story and how he moved from a vessel of wrath to a vessel of righteousness for God. And through his story, how he is taking the next step…

With the busyness of life, I wanted to share a couple of thoughts and encourage someone. Do your actions show your faith in Jesus? Are you grounded firmly on the foundation of who you are in Him? Verse: Matthew 10:16 Website: Hope Over Coffee Store: Hope Over Coffee Store You can follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube Music from Pixabay…

Have you ever been absolutely desperate for something to happen? This week I sit down with Ren Watkins and talk about being stuck in our sin, pleasing people instead of God, and what it means to be truly desperate over those who don't know Jesus as their savior as we dig into Romans 9:1-11. And we challenge listeners to examine themselves in these …

In this episode, I sit with my daughter Julia and my stepdaughter Kristen, and we talk about the differences between a winning and losing season. We also dive into what it means to have Victory in Christ and that he will never leave or forsake us. So if you are having a rough time, come and listen to find encouragement and hope for your future. Gue…

Are you a podcast listener? Do you think you would what to be one? Come join me as I reveal what goes into my podcast and why you need to have good reminders about your spiritual walk, encouragement to keep going, and a vision of hope for the future. You can follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube Music from Pixabay…

This week I sit down with my group of friends and discuss what it means to adopt someone into your family, being adopted into a family, and how that all relates to being adopted into the family of God. Guest: Blake & Chloe Gilbert, John & Candy Upmeyer Support: Store Website: Hope Over Coffee Contact: Jared Ogea You can follow us on Instagram, Face…

In this episode I dive into Romans 8:1 and that the same Spirit who was at the beginning of time is the same Spirit that lives in a believer! Support: Store Website: Hope Over Coffee Contact: Jared Ogea You can follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube Music from PixabayBy Jared Ogea

In this episode, I sit down with Blake Gilbert to hear his story, and talk about finding community, accountability, and pursuing Christ! Guest: Blake Gilbert Support: Store Website: Hope Over Coffee Contact: Jared Ogea You can follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube Music from PixabayBy Jared Ogea

In this episode I talk about how the law exposed our sin. Support: Store Website: Hope Over Coffee Contact: Jared Ogea You can follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube Music from PixabayBy Jared Ogea