Stories Of Hope podcast

#Religion #Christianity #Brian Lother

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Retailers are facing a rapidly evolving landscape where consumer expectations, AI advancements, and social media platforms like TikTok are redefining engagement. It feels like the holiday shopping season just ended, but when do retailers start planning for the next one, and some retailers already behind the curve for this season? Joining us today is Carey Cockrum, Director of Consulting at Cella by Randstad Digital, where she helps major brands and marketing teams optimize their strategies with data-driven insights, AI-powered content creation, and cutting-edge retail marketing trends. With the holidays just around the corner, she’s here to share what’s next for retail marketing, campaign optimization, and how brands can stay ahead in a hyper-competitive space. ABOUT CAREY COCKRUM Carey has been a part of the Creative Agency space for nearly 30 years. She has served as Designer, Creative Director, Creative Operations Lead and Agency Lead in both internal and external agencies (big and small). Carey has worked directly with C-suite stakeholders to understand organizational strategies that inform effective creative solutions. She is a bit of a data nerd and loves demonstrating results. Brands she’s supported include Fruit of the Loom, Wendy’s and Humana. In her free time, she enjoys going back to her creative roots through painting and drawing. She also spends her time improving upon the house she lives in today in Southern, MI - inside and out. RESOURCES Catch the future of e-commerce at eTail Boston, August 11-14, 2025. Register now: https://bit.ly/etailboston and use code PARTNER20 for 20% off for retailers and brands Don't Miss MAICON 2025, October 14-16 in Cleveland - the event bringing together the brights minds and leading voices in AI. Use Code AGILE150 for $150 off registration. Go here to register: https://bit.ly/agile150 Connect with Greg on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregkihlstrom Don't miss a thing: get the latest episodes, sign up for our newsletter and more: https://www.theagilebrand.show Check out The Agile Brand Guide website with articles, insights, and Martechipedia, the wiki for marketing technology: https://www.agilebrandguide.com The Agile Brand podcast is brought to you by TEKsystems. Learn more here: https://www.teksystems.com/versionnextnow The Agile Brand is produced by Missing Link—a Latina-owned strategy-driven, creatively fueled production co-op. From ideation to creation, they craft human connections through intelligent, engaging and informative content. https://www.missinglink.company…

Stories of Hope

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Life is better when we are bringing Hope to someone. Hope enables us to see over our present problems, to future possibilities. The stories that we will hear are told by real people, who overcame real life problems, to walk into their future possibility. So why not take a seat on the Bus of “Stories of Hope” and let’s ride together into our future possibilities, by letting Hope grow in our Hearts and Minds.

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Stories of Hope

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Hope in Sorrow 58:46

25 weeks ago58:46

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Often we think that a Story of Hope will have a Happy Ending. Doesn’t it make sense that with God walking with us through our journey of life, we can have Hope within our hearts, even in the midst of huge loss and pain? This episode of Stories of Hope brings to life the reality of a dear friend who suffered the unimaginable…..the loss of his daughter and son-in-law. In the middle of his worst nightmare, God was not absent but very present to help give Art the strength and will, to take one step at a time. God was there in the middle of heartache, questions and loss. Hope was to be found in some of the most simplest of ways, even though the Happy Ending that was dreamed about when his daughter was a child, was never going to be realized. Hope is a gift from our Lord. It can reside in our hearts even in the most disappointing of circumstances. As you listen to Art’s story of loss, disappointment and sorrow, let the words of his story plant a seed of Hope in your heart, even though it may feel as though you are surrounded by darkness with no ray of light to shine on you. God will walk with you to give you a reason to get up every morning, and to fulfill the very reason He created you. He is the reason for Hope.…

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The End of the Line 56:01

49 weeks ago56:01

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Sometimes in life we have run out of options... Our legs no longer have the strength to hold us up... We need answers and directions, but there doesn't seem to be any. This is where Shawn Jones found himself. His life always had opportunities and options, and then the unthinkable happened... He was unemployed. Listen to his story of surviving the emotional turmoil of going many months without employment and how, in the end, he discovered that there was more line at the end of the line.…

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"The Journey After Betrayal" Kristi Peterson 1:16:14

1 year ago1:16:14

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Most people have had to deal with the aftermath of betrayal. When trust and confidence have been violated, psychological and emotional conflict can begin to dominate our thoughts and lives. When betrayal happens on the heels of a life threatening event, it is easy to think “There is no Hope.” This was the place that Kristi Peterson found herself in. Yet her story brings Hope to anyone who has felt the pain of betrayal. Yes, betrayal is painful, and yes, there is Hope and life after betrayal, if we will choose the road less traveled to arrive there. Her story encourages us to Never lose Hope…

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"Against All Odds" Mark & Linda Petty 1:04:47

1 year ago1:04:47

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Have you ever had the thought that says “That will Never Happen” or “What are the Chances.” Mark Petty’s story of a One in 8 Billion chance, shows us that No matter the Odds, Jesus is the Great Equalizer. God will always do things that are above our ability to comprehend…..Are we still willing to live in that place of Expectation and Hope? If what you are facing, seems to be an insurmountable obstacle, then let your heart embrace the Hope that Jesus can bring, even though your mind might be saying “How could this be?”…

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“Homeless Street Kid” Keith Tucci 52:29

2 years ago52:29

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Help will often come from the strangest places and in the most unlikely forms. Keith Tucci was given a “Do Over” as a kid from the streets of Pittsburg, and became a world wide influencer for good and philanthropy.

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“Faithful in Small Things” Bjarte Ystebo 49:25

2 years ago49:25

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Sometimes we can do all the right things and not receive the results we anticipated. What then? Bjarte Ystebo tells his story of simply being faithful to do the right things and then trusting in God’s goodness to bring about what is best for us.

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“Trusting in the Darkness” Angie Bottema 51:29

2 years ago51:29

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We all love good news….But what about when we get dreaded news, especially from our Doctor. How do we not lose all Hope when the sun no longer seems to be shining? Hear how Angie walked into her “Amazing Future” and let “Hope Spring Eternal” into her Heart and Soul.

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“Through the Years” Jacque Lother 55:05

2 years ago55:05

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Perfect Parents and Perfect Homes don’t exist, but there is a Perfect God who can give us a Future and a Hope. Some of us start the Race of Life ahead of most others but then squandered all of those Blessings. There are others of us who were kicked to the curb before the race even began. The good news is: There is Hope on every path with Jesus.…

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“Shoeshine Boy” David Foy 1:17:43

2 years ago1:17:43