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The Hope Files

God is the ultimate source of hope. In this ten-episode series, George Penk unpacks some Christian beliefs which help us find hope. This podcast is for anyone who wants to explore life-giving ideas about God. It’s for anyone who’s interested in hearing some good news. It’s for anyone who’s looking for hope.

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Give a reason - The Hope Files Podcast ep. 20
Ep 20 - Give a reason In the New Testament, Christians are told they should be able to give a reason for their hope. So in this final episode of the series, George does that. He gives a reason for the hope he has. Check out George’s other podcast ‘The Seven-Minute Sermon’ https://omny.fm/show…
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The Sacrifice - The Hope Files Podcast ep. 19
This week we’re talking about the Cross of Christ. Because when it comes to Christian hope, we can’t really overstate the significance of the Crucifixion. Watch NT Wright teaching about the Cross https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GGJ7M1CDhBU Read Andrew Wilson’s article about Barabbas https://…
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The Light - The Hope Files Podcast ep. 18
Jesus Christ is the Light of the World, and his followers are called to reflect that light. This week we hear stories of people who have done so in amazing ways. Listen to Nicky Gumbel’s ‘Money: A Blessing or a Curse?’ commentary https://bibleinoneyear.org/en/classic/220 Check out Daneen Aker…
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Who we really are - The Hope Files Podcast ep. 17
In this episode we look at the concept that our identity is ultimately defined by God. Who we are in his sight is who we really are. Connect with ELEVATE Christian Disability Trust www.elevatecdt.org.nz Read Ellery Sadler’s article about calling and identity https://relevantmagazine.com/life…
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Trustworthy - The Hope Files Podcast ep. 16
Sometimes it’s really hard to trust God. But even when life makes it difficult, we can always trust him. This week we look at some reasons why. Watch Trillia Newbell’s ‘A Moment of Steadfast Hope’ video https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/video/romans-8-a-moment-of-steadfast-hope Read Thomas C…
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God uses us - The Hope Files Podcast ep. 15
God uses people for good. Throughout the Bible, the Lord involves people in his work, and he does so in surprising ways. These stories give hope that he’ll use us, too. Check out Nicky Gumbel’s ‘How Your Life Can Make a Difference’ commentary https://bibleinoneyear.org/en/classic/246/ Watch Bi…
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The foretelling - The Hope Files Podcast ep. 14
We can’t ignore the Old Testament, because Jesus certainly didn’t. In fact, it provided the background and context to everything he did. This week we’re looking for hope in the Hebrew scriptures. Watch Glen Scrivener’s video about Abraham https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N2em1M6fJWI&t=28s See…
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Our Father - The Hope Files Podcast ep. 13
The Lord’s Prayer is not only a prayer, it’s also a summary of Christianity. That means there’s a lot of good news in it, because the Christian message is one of hope. Read Rowan Williams’ reflections on the Lord’s Prayer https://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/christianity/prayer/lordsprayer_…
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Honest to God - The Hope Files Podcast ep 12
When we’re faced with problems, we can be real and honest with God about them. This week we look at three common struggles and see how, through them, we can find some hope. Check out Rebecca Rene Jones’ book ‘Broken for Good’ https://www.amazon.com/Broken-Good-Grief-Awoke-Greatest/dp/1455538078…
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The one true King - The Hope Files ep.11
We can sum up the story of the whole Bible by talking about the kingship of Christ. In this episode, we explore what it means for Jesus to be king, and why it’s an idea that gives a lot of hope. Watch NT Wright talk about Jesus and the Kingdom https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hXgLCK5ogOo Listen…
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