Author Archives: jcnewton

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  Finding Hope in the Wilderness

  Posted on August 28, 2019 by jcnewton in Podcasts

  Have you ever experienced a wilderness? Not just a visit to a physical desert or forest, but any barren period of your life? In this episode, host John Newton talks about wildernesses we all face in our lives and how you can find hope in God during your experience.

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  The Importance of Community

  Posted on April 4, 2019 by jcnewton in Podcasts

  In this episode, hosts John and Shannon Newton talk about how authentic community has shaped their lives, especially during their recent move. Whether you are single or married, community can play an important role in your life, though it often takes courage to get past the awkwardness that comes with being known.

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  Making Time for God During the Noise of Life

  Posted on March 26, 2019 by jcnewton in Podcasts

  In this episode of Hope for Restless Hearts, host John Newton talks about the Church season of Lent. You know, our society loves speed and noise, and we often fill our free time with distractions. But how can we turn off the noise in order to focus on the presence of the Lord in our […]

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  The Hope of Spring

  Posted on March 20, 2019 by jcnewton in Podcasts

  In this episode of Hope for Restless Hearts, host John Newton talks about his love of the springtime. From beautiful flowers to longer days, the season reminds us that winter is not forever and that God has not forgotten His creation.

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  Can You Imagine That? Mary Poppins and the Fun of Imagination

  Posted on February 12, 2019 by jcnewton in Uncategorized

  In this episode of Hope for Restless Hearts, hosts John and Shannon Newton talk about how the recent movie, “Mary Poppins Returns,” reflects both the fun of imagination AND our continuing need to believe in the impossible. How can imagination help us navigate a life of faith and bring us hope?

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  Navigating Life’s Changes

  Posted on February 3, 2019 by jcnewton in Podcasts

  In this episode of Hope for Restless Hearts, hosts John and Shannon Newton talk about how change has affected their own lives and offer tips on how to better navigate life’s transitions. Do you like change? Does it give you energy? Or does it make you turn into a ball of anxiety and insecurity?

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  Ebenezer: Remembering God’s Help Through Physical Things

  Posted on January 27, 2019 by jcnewton in Podcasts

  In this episode of Hope for Restless Hearts, hosts John and Shannon Newton talk about the importance of keeping physical reminders of times when God has helped you. Often called “Ebenezers,” stones, notes, cards and other items can be very helpful during times of restlessness.

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  Mysteries and Why We Need Them

  Posted on January 14, 2019 by jcnewton in Podcasts

  In this episode of Hope for Restless Hearts, hosts John and Shannon Newton talk about how our society hates — and yet loves — mysteries. But while the world’s great enigmas often inspire great imagination, they can also cause a lot of restlessness in our hearts, especially when the mysteries relate to things of God.

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  Avoiding the Dangers of ‘What If’

  Posted on December 12, 2018 by jcnewton in Podcasts

  In this episode of Hope for Restless Hearts, host John Newton talks about rediscovering his newspaper cartoon collection and the lesson that one cartoon taught him about the dangers of dwelling on the “what ifs” that come into our minds. How do we avoid the dangers of dwelling on possible future scenarios and getting worried […]

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  Santa Claus and Our Search For God

  Posted on December 4, 2018 by jcnewton in Podcasts

  Our Western culture uses the myth of Santa Claus to fill the God-shaped hole that exists inside every person. But who was the real Santa Claus? And what does our current legend of Santa reveal about what we want God to be like?

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