Hope & Faith

Jessie and myself talk about the history of the Abbey and my time spent there.

While we might understand, intellectually, that God loves us, many of us struggle to receive that love. Perhaps we grew up with critical parents who withdrew relationship when we messed up or are simply dealing with the effects of living in our broken world where even our healthiest friends and family members love us imperfectly. But God wants to help us grasp, and find security in, His perfect, unconditional, and never-ending love for each of us. Your Daily Bible Verse episode discussed: “Held Secure in God's Love” Find that episode here: https://www.lifeaudio.com/your-daily-bible-verse/held-secure-in-gods-love-john-159-10 Points discussed: How our reactions to mistakes reveal our security in God’s love. Lessons Carol learned during her “high-mistake” young adult years. Insights from 1 and 2 Kings in the Old Testament about God’s heart. The difference between a fear bond and a joy bond with God. Find more episodes like this at: https://www.godtube.com/your-daily-bible-verse/

Taped In South Dakota in 2021

Corrie Ten Boom shares story of a young disabled boy who is overcome with the Love of God, it had a huge impact on everyone who knew him.

Taped at the Homestead in 2021

Several NFL players powerfully shared why they follow and trust in Jesus Christ. The professional athletes openly share their faith and state their reasons for relying upon the Son of God. Watch the short video to hear the players' moving and powerful reasons for having faith in Christ.

Professional athletes are often seen as more than human. From the stands and their couches, people sit and marvel at what those athletes can do on the field or court. In most cases, it is pretty amazing. They can effortlessly do what many people can only dream of doing.

However, athletes are still human beings. Like the rest of humanity, they are sinners who have fallen short of God's glory. They need the forgiveness of their sins and God’s grace, too.

In a clip posted on YouTube, a handful of professional football players explain why they place their faith in Jesus Christ, not themselves or their ability on the playing field. They know who the real King is and share why they follow Christ and why others should, too. 

“Because it’s a gift,” one player said. “It’s a gift, and if you’re hearing the Gospel, you just have to accept it. It’s a free, and it’s an open gift. It’s a relationship; you don’t have to do anything to take that gift, and then when you do take it, it just starts to transform your life from the inside out.”

Quarterback Carson Wentz mentioned how Christ and Christianity differ greatly from every other religion.

“At the end of the day, He’s the only way,” Carson said. “He’s the only way. He’s the truth and the life. There’s a lot of other religions that’ll tell you ‘Do, do, do.’ And Jesus says, ‘It’s done.’ You know, Jesus says, ‘It’s done.’ He’s already done it for us by dying on that cross, which allows us to live freely, live with that peace that we’ve been talking about.”

Later in the video, Jameis Winston pointed to two commands in the Bible as keys for every follower of Christ.

“But Jesus said these two things will allow you the keys of heaven,” Jameis said. “Seek first the kingdom of God, and all His righteousness and love thy neighbor as thyself.”

2 Corinthians 5:17 “Therefore, if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.”

A powerful testimony of divine deliverance from a troubled past. Through faith and perseverance, Frank Reijns was able to overcome his struggles and find peace and redemption. Watch now for a message of hope and healing. Love Your Life Ministries www.barbtv.org

Henry Chapman’s childhood was marked by hardship, each trial pushing him further down a troubled road that ultimately led to prison. But behind bars, something changed—a spark of faith ignited within him, inspiring a deep desire to change. Upon his release, he devoted himself to ministry, becoming a beacon of hope and healing for others walking wounded paths. Yet, just as his life began to shine with purpose, everything fell apart. Wrongfully expelled from the very church he helped to build, Henry’s world shattered. Gripped by betrayal and consumed by anger, he turned his back on his calling—and returned to the life he had once escaped. From preaching hope to surviving in the shadows, his fall was fast and hard, landing him on the top of Redding’s most wanted list. But just when it seemed all was lost, a twist of fate—nothing short of miraculous—intervened, setting the stage for a redemption story no one saw coming. Love Your Life Ministries https://www.barbtv.org/ https://www.facebook.com/@barbmarshall2017

Trouble always seemed to follow Holly, like a shadow she couldn’t outrun. Harsh punishments loomed over her life like storm clouds, and fear became her constant companion. In response, she built walls—protective barriers to shield herself from the world’s cruelty. But with escape feeling so distant, how could she ever feel safe enough to find comfort in the arms of a loving Father God?

Countless individuals wrestle with rejection, anger, pain, and abuse—often unlocking doors in their lives that they never intended to open. These doors, once ajar, invite cycles of struggle that seem impossible to close. But what if there was a way out? What if, instead of remaining stuck in these patterns, we could walk through doors that lead to peace, freedom, and true rest? There is a way—and only one. .Love Your Life Ministries https://www.barbtv.org/ https://www.facebook.com/@barbmarshall2017 https://www.instagram.com/loveyourlifeministries_lylm/?hl=en Call 855-515-5550 for prayer! #rejection #hurt #doors #god #jesus #close #holyspirit #deliverance #healing

She drank around the clock, trying to numb the pain of losing the dream job that once defined her. What began as a coping mechanism spiraled into full-blown addiction, leading to a devastating diagnosis: cirrhosis of the liver, with just 1 to 3 years to live. Trapped in a toxic church cult and married to an angry, controlling husband, her world was closing in fast. And yet—she survived. How?

Lola Sheen has opened up about her spiritual journey and finding Christ. The 19-year-old daughter of actors Charlie Sheen and Denise Richards mentioned how Christ was there for her during one of the darkest moments of her life. Watch the video to hear the young woman say what led her to give her heart and life to Jesus Christ.

As the Bible states, we are all sinners and have fallen way short of the glory of God. However, even though we are sinners and have willingly turned our back on Christ, His commands and teachings, being forgiven of those sins is possible.

Christ went to the cross, suffering and dying, and rose again. In doing so, He won the victory over sin and death, a victory we can all experience today. Christ freely offers forgiveness to all who earnestly seek Him out, call upon His name and confess their sins. He was and is the ultimate sacrifice, fulfilling a debt we can never repay.

In a clip posted on YouTube, Lola Sheen mentions how she came to know Jesus Christ as her personal Lord and Savior. The daughter of Charlie Sheen talks about her baptism, which she posted on social media. Lola is open and honest about her struggles before accepting Christ and what she has experienced since becoming a Christian.

Lola admits that she struggled with her mental health and felt unworthy, unable to find her place in the world.

“My family, I grew up Catholic,” she said.  “But I always knew of Jesus. I never knew Him, and that is what changed so much for me when I met Jesus. It was like, ‘Now I actually know You.’ And I feel like there’s a difference of going to church ‘cause you have to and then going to church because you know Jesus.”

Later in the clip, she says that while some people will say they came to Christ, that is not what happened to Lola. He came to her.

“And so, yeah, Jesus really, really did find me,” she said. “And that’s what changed me. It’s like, He chose me first, and it was the first time someone chose me when I wasn’t like the best version of myself.”

What a wonderful, powerful and beautiful testimony from this young woman about accepting Jesus Christ.

Romans 10:9 “Because, if you say with your mouth that Jesus is Lord, and have faith in your heart that God has made him come back from the dead, you will have salvation.”

Enjoy this selection of James Kilbane's inspirational and country gospel recordings taken from a number of his different albums. James is an Irish country and gospel singer. Gravel & Grace: https://symphony.to/james-kilbane/gravel-and-grace-songs-of-faith-life-and-hope-clean Life’s Miracle: https://symphony.to/james-kilbane/lifes-miracle-clean King of the Road: https://symphony.to/james-kilbane/king-of-the-road-clean Divine Love: https://symphony.to/james-kilbane/divine-love-clean-4 The Songs of Faith Collection: https://symphony.to/james-kilbane/the-songs-of-faith-collection-clean The Family Collection: https://symphony.to/james-kilbane/the-family-collection-clean The Christmas Collection: https://symphony.to/james-kilbane/the-christmas-collection-clean #countrymusic #inspirationalmusic #motivationalmusic #countrygospelmusic

Let's ask God to bless our country and heal our land. Let's pray to God to make America great again! This rousing Patriotic and prayerful song will inspire you (and start your feet tapping) to let Jesus heal our land.

Ep 1.1 Just an introduction of ourselves. How we got together and our goal for this project.

Alexa PenaVega shares how God wept with and comforted her during a season of loss and immense pain. The actress who went through one of the most painful experiences imaginable mentioned how the Lord was with her through it all. Watch the short video to hear how God grieves and comforts His children when they are hurting.

Being a parent is one of life’s biggest blessings. There is nothing like welcoming a new bundle of joy into the world. Children add so much joy, happiness, and love to every household. Because children are such precious gifts from the Lord, losing one can and does result in immense pain, grief and sorrow.

In a clip posted on YouTube, Alexa recalls the painful, horrible experience of losing her baby girl, Indy, soon after the child was born. She mentions that two minutes before the child was delivered, there was a heartbeat. Sadly, soon after that precious baby girl was born, she passed away.

Following the loss of her child, Alexa states how the Lord was with her, provided her comfort and healing, and how she even witnessed Him grieving with and for her. She said that soon after losing Indy, Alexa, even though she was still hurting and suffering, felt an incredible and inexplicable peace.

During the healing process, Alexa was in a therapy session when she received a vision, a scene from the Lord.

“And I closed my eyes, and the Lord gave me this insane vision,” she said. “I was laying in the bed, and Indy was next to me, and they were trying to resuscitate her. The room was filled with angels around every single person in the room. But Indy was in God’s arms, but she was alive in His arms. Even though she was no longer living next to me, she was alive in His arms. But God was weeping. All the angels were weeping. They weren’t like, ‘It’s OK, we have her. She’s safe.’ They were weeping for us, and it gave me a whole new perspective of God, of where when we weep, He weeps because He’s heartbroken for his children. Even though He knew she was fully alive with Him and great and happy, He wept for us. And I felt so seen in that moment.”

Later in the clip, she added that God hurts when we hurt and go through difficult situations.

“In our heaviest moments, in our darkest moments where we truly just feel gutted, know He is weeping for you,” she said. “Sometimes you just want somebody to cry with, and He is, He’s doing that. And I don’t know how to explain it. I wish I had better words for it, but He wept with me, and it really helped. It helped me feel seen.”

Psalm 34:18 “The Lord is near the brokenhearted; he is the savior of those whose spirits are crushed down.”

Wynonna Judd’s heartfelt words of encouragement and love brought Jenna Bush Hager to tears. What the legendary singer said caused her co-host to react emotionally on-air, creating an unexpectedly beautiful moment. Watch the short clip to hear what Wynonna said, which brought tears to Jenna’s eyes. Be sure you also have some tissues nearby.

Words are powerful and can cause people to react and respond in various ways. What people say to one another can and do build others up and encourage and uplift them when they need it most. One positive, encouraging message could greatly impact someone’s entire life, forever changing the trajectory of their life. It happens more often than we think. 

In a clip posted on YouTube, Wynonna shared a message of encouragement and love with Jenna during a “Jenna & Friends” segment. Jenna and Wynonna were talking about the January tragedy in which a military helicopter struck a commercial plane in Washington, D.C., killing everyone involved.

Wynonna mentioned how short and precious life is and how it can be extinguished without a moment’s notice. Jenna responded that given the tragedies and darkness that permeate the world, she is happy that with her show and platform, she is able to bring some happiness and light to the world every day. That’s when Wynonna shared sweet words of encouragement for her co-host.

“I was going to tell you this, last night I didn’t sleep at all because I just have you on my heart,” Wynonna said to Jenna. “I watch you every day, and I went on my own in 1992, solo, and I think about you so much. And you’re a mom and a wife, and I don’t know how you’re doing this, but I just want to affirm you and say being authentic is lonely. And I can imagine that you feel that way sometimes, but I just love you, and I appreciate you, and I admire you so much.”

Ephesians 4:29 “Let no evil talk come out of your mouth, but only what is good for giving necessary teaching, and for grace. To those who give ear.”

Experiencing the fullness of heaven starts with childlike faith. It’s through trusting, seeking, and following Jesus that we begin to unlock a deeper intimacy with Him—one that opens the door to the heavenly realms where He reigns. As we walk with Him, He gently invites us into more of His presence. All it takes is a willing heart... and one faithful step forward.

You have the ability to rise to a higher plane of existence, a place of eternal peace and joy, even while living on earth. This is the third heaven—a realm that can only be accessed through Jesus, the Door. Imagine living in this heavenly space, walking in close communion with Jesus. Mark Hendrickson reveals how this transformative journey is possible.

Russell Brand reveals one of the greatest blessings he has experienced since embracing Christ. In a powerful and moving moment, the actor, author and podcast host talked about what he believes is one of the best things about being a follower of Jesus Christ. Watch the short clip to hear what Russell says has been an absolute blessing and why.

None of us would have a chance without the wholly unearned and undeserved love and forgiveness of Jesus Christ. All would be lost, condemned and destined to spend eternity separated from Him. Instead of the possibility of Heaven, we’d be facing a much darker, bleaker and frightening destination after our time on Earth ends.

But Christ entered the world and changed everything, giving people hope and a future. In a clip posted on YouTube, Russell mentions what else Christ has done that many may overlook. He calls it one of the greatest blessings that he has experienced since he began following Jesus Christ.

“Since coming to Christ or Christ coming to me, one of the massive benefits of this has been that I’m no longer left as a solitary adventurer when it comes to determining what moral cause to make through issues,” he said. “Because it’s already sort of predetermined by not only Scripture but by actions of Christ.”

Later in the clip, Russell mentions that Christ's teachings, words and examples have and always will go beyond and hold much greater power and worth than anything from any government or ruling power on Earth.

“It’s also a set of morals that supersede whatever governmental moral authority might be used to oppose it,” he said.

As Russell so elegantly and articulately expresses, Christ’s words and actions are the example and guideline of how to go about living daily life.

1 Peter 2:21 “This is God’s purpose for you: because Jesus himself underwent punishment for you, giving you an example, so that you might go in his footsteps:”