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.
Comments Off on Finding Hope in the Wilderness Continue Reading...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.
Comments Off on The Importance of Community Continue Reading...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 […]
Comments Off on Making Time for God During the Noise of Life Continue Reading...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.
Comments Off on The Hope of Spring Continue Reading...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?
Comments Off on Navigating Life’s Changes Continue Reading...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.
Comments Off on Ebenezer: Remembering God’s Help Through Physical Things Continue Reading...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.
Comments Off on Mysteries and Why We Need Them Continue Reading...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 […]
Comments Off on Avoiding the Dangers of ‘What If’ Continue Reading...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?
Comments Off on Santa Claus and Our Search For God Continue Reading...Family, money, grief… many things seem to take our joy away this time of year. Focusing on Jesus becomes difficult, despite it being His birthday season! What can we do to keep Jesus at the forefront of our hearts and minds this Christmas?
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