Steve & Bethany's Hopecast

Religion & Spirituality Podcasts

Sometimes God's plans are different than ours. For several years, we were a morning show team on a Christian radio station. Life was good...then suddenly the show was eliminated. We left feeling like that there was more for us to do. But what? We launched Steve & Bethany's Hopecast with the idea of helping others (and ourselves) live out our faith through all the ups and downs of life.We're real. We have lots of fun...and occasionally are funny. We'd be honored for you to join us on this journey!

Sometimes God's plans are different than ours. For several years, we were a morning show team on a Christian radio station. Life was good...then suddenly the show was eliminated. We left feeling like that there was more for us to do. But what? We launched Steve & Bethany's Hopecast with the idea of helping others (and ourselves) live out our faith through all the ups and downs of life.We're real. We have lots of fun...and occasionally are funny. We'd be honored for you to join us on this journey!

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United States

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Religion & Spirituality Podcasts

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Twitter:

@steveandbethany

Language:

English

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Website:

http://www.steveandbethany.co/

Email:

stevemarston10@gmail.com

Episodes

Purity Culture part one

1/13/2022

The Bible speaks a lot about the need for purity in all areas of our life. However, the term “purity culture” brings eye rolls, dismissive laughter, and worse in church circles these days. When and why did it become so negative? In this first of two episodes, we're going to trace the beginnings of the movement and why it ultimately hasn't worked. We'll also provide some real, practical ways for purity to be taken seriously again. We Want to Partner with You! One of our passions is to help...

Duration:00:29:34

One Word New Year

1/6/2022

A trend in Christian circles is to ask God for one word at the beginning of a new year to focus our life on for the next twelve months. We asked you for your word and the story behind it. Your response was (in a word) amazing! We also reveal the word that each of us are going to use this year too. We Want to Partner with You! One of our passions is to help Christian businesses grow! If you or someone you know has a business that wants to reach our dedicated loyal audience with there...

Duration:00:36:13

Favorites of 2021

12/30/2021

With the new year almost here, we thought it would be fun to take a look back at our favorite episodes from 2021. We also review our most downloaded episode of the year too! Sponsored by: Love Your Flair Boutique The holidays will be here soon! Tina has got a ton of super cute stuff for any lady on your Christmas list. Get $5 off every order of $25 or more with the promo code HOPE at checkout! https://facebook.com/loveyourflair Get Involved: Hope Dealers on Patreon get the video version...

Duration:00:30:38

On Trial: Christmas Movies

12/23/2021

As a special for Christmas week, we each came to the episode with our 5 favorite Christmas movies. We debate the list until only 2 remain. Then each of us make our case to producer, TJ, to determine which is the Greatest Christmas Movie of All Time! Here's a tease: you'll never guess which movie wins! Sponsored by: Love Your Flair Boutique The holidays will be here soon! Tina has got a ton of super cute stuff for any lady on your Christmas list. Get $5 off every order of $25 or more with...

Duration:00:31:41

Combating Christmas Commercialization

12/16/2021

Every year at this time, we as believers lament the fact that Christmas has become too commercialized. All of us would love for Christ to be the sole focus, but if we're honest we have to fit Him in somewhere between all the office parties, gift buying, and family get togethers. We give some practical tips of how not let all the other stuff get in the way of the Main Thing. Sponsored by: Love Your Flair Boutique The holidays will be here soon! Tina has got a ton of super cute stuff for...

Duration:00:30:17

Joy Defined

12/9/2021

The word "joy" is so often used this time of year. As believers, we're told that we should have it. But what exactly is meant by "joy"? If you don't always feel joy, don't worry. You aren't alone and it's ok, because that's not what joy really is. Sponsored by: Love Your Flair Boutique The holidays will be here soon! Tina has got a ton of super cute stuff for any lady on your Christmas list. Get $5 off every order of $25 or more with the promo code HOPE at...

Duration:00:29:16

Entitled Christians

12/2/2021

When you hear the phrase "entitled", you usually think about a particular generation of people. But it's also something that we, as believers, have to keep a careful watch on, because it's so easy for us to fall into it. As always, we do our best to provide practical tips to guarding against having a feeling of entitlement invading our lives. Sponsored by: Love Your Flair Boutique The holidays will be here soon! Tina has got a ton of super cute stuff for any lady on your Christmas list....

Duration:00:30:36

Holiday Survival Guide

11/25/2021

Let's be honest. As much as you may love this time of year, the holidays can be stressful. Sometimes even the closest of families can experience, shall we say, too much time together. But don't worry! We're here to provide some practical tips to help you get through the next few weeks. Here's the recipe Steve uses for frying turkeys from Tony Chachere's website... INGREDIENTS: 3-5 Gals. Peanut Oil (Or Oil of Your Choosing) 1 12 Lb. Turkey Tony Chachere’s Creole Butter Injectable...

Duration:00:31:58

Christians in Conflict

11/18/2021

Whenever you're working with people, conflict is going to happen. It's all about how you handle it. However, when the person you are in disagreement with is another believer adds an extra layer of difficulty. You want to give out grace, but you also want to do what's right. Steve had this real life situation happen between two of his friends. How they dealt with is a perfect example of two godly people working out a tense situation with grace and justice. It's the final week of the Guess...

Duration:00:31:00

Life Verse 2.0

11/11/2021

We're getting interactive this week! A few months ago we did an episode about our favorite Bible verses. It was so well received that we thought we'd do it again, but this time we wanted to hear from you. We asked people on social media to tell us about their go-to Bible verse and why it's so important to them. The response was amazing. Enjoy! Guess the Gobbler contest! Identify this celebrity voice and win a Steve & Bethany's Hopecast Gift Box. Listen to the sound Make your...

Duration:00:35:30

Giving Out Grace

11/4/2021

Grace. It's probably the best word found in the Bible. If you're a follower of Christ, you are already a big fan of grace. But what about giving out grace to others? It's a little more - sometimes a lot more - difficult, because by definition the other person doesn't deserve it. How can we make giving out grace a staple of our life? We're talking about it this week! Guess the Gobbler! Tell us which celebrity is gobbling like a turkey and you could win a $100 Steve & Bethany's Hopecast Gift...

Duration:00:28:05

As You Go: Work & Missions

10/28/2021

We finish up our three part series about what a missionary really is with a look at moms who work outside the home. By understanding your role as a missionary will actually lighten the burdens and stresses you're under. Sponsored by: Love Your Flair Boutique get 10% off your first order when you use the promo code: Love 10 Off https://facebook.com/loveyourflair Get Involved: Hope Dealers on Patreon get the video version early every week...plus other goodies. Tiers are $5 p/month, $15...

Duration:00:27:52

Stay-at-Home Mission Field

10/21/2021

We all know that being a mom isn't always easy. Sometimes moms feel under valued or under utilized. So how can moms find their value in Christ alone and not in what they do or not do for a living? We're talking about it this week in the second of our three part series "Living On Mission." Sponsored by: Love Your Flair Boutique get 10% off your first order when you use the promo code: Love 10 Off https://facebook.com/loveyourflair Get Involved: Hope Dealers on Patreon get the video...

Duration:00:29:47

Living on Mission

10/14/2021

Have you ever felt stuck in your life? You look around and see everyone else is pursuing a goal, but you just aren't? Take heart. We've been there too! But how do we shift our perspective to be able to live out His calling on our life no matter where we are? We're talking about it this week! Sponsored by: Love Your Flair Boutique get 10% off your first order when you use the promo code: Love 10 Off https://facebook.com/loveyourflair Get Involved: Hope Dealers on Patreon get the video...

Duration:00:29:12

Me? Holy?

10/7/2021

When we hear the term 'holy', we automatically think 'that's an attribute of God.' Of course that's true, but what about us as His followers? What does it mean for us to be holy? We're going to through what personal holiness is and is not this week. We recommend "The Pursuit of Holiness" by Jerry Bridges. Get it here Sponsored by: Love Your Flair Boutique get 10% off your first order when you use the promo code: Love 10 Off https://facebook.com/loveyourflair Get Involved: Hope Dealers...

Duration:00:34:07

When Christians are Different from You

9/30/2021

It's no secret that there are a lot of followers of Christ that don't hold the same convictions as you do. We dive into the difference between personal preferences and those standards that can't be compromised. We also discuss the one word that's the most important in this discussion. Sponsored by: Love Your Flair Boutique get 10% off your first order when you use the promo code: Love 10 Off https://facebook.com/loveyourflair Get Involved: Hope Dealers on Patreon get the video version...

Duration:00:34:02

Hospitality and Following Jesus

9/16/2021

What does the Bible say about hospitality? If you don't know don't be discouraged, we didn't either. As it turns out, there's quite a lot mentioned about in scripture. This week, we'll share what we've learned about hospitality with you. We'll break it down and give you some practical ways to incorporate it into your life. Watch this episode for FREE! https://www.youtube.com/c/SteveBethanysHopecast Sponsored by: Love Your Flair Boutique get 10% off you first order when you use the promo...

Duration:00:31:11

Keeping Your Focus in a Chaotic World

9/16/2021

With all the things battling for our attention, keeping our relationship with God as our top priority is a challenge to say the least. We all know that we should spend more time in prayer, Bible study, and attending church, but other things always seem to come first. This week, we're going to give some hope in how to make our desire to put God first a reality. Sponsored by: Love Your Flair Boutique get 10% off your first order when you use the promo code: Love 10...

Duration:00:34:14

Help with Family Devotions

9/9/2021

With everyone in your house having a hyper busy schedule, is it realistic to think you can find time do them? Are you a bad parent if you aren't doing them? Are you a bad parent if you aren't doing them? We try to answer those questions. We'll also give you some ideas for devos that you may have never thought of before. We'll also give some hope to you if you feel like you've failed in this area...spoiler alert: you haven't Sponsored by: Love Your Flair Boutique get 10% off your first...

Duration:00:40:45

The Power of Mentorship with Guest Rob Butler

9/2/2021

Rob Butler grew up on the south side of Chicago with a drug dealer as a father. He didn't know any other life until someone invited him and his brother to church. That one small act planted the seed that literally changed the course of his life. This week, Rob shares his testimony of coming to Christ and life changing difference all of can make by being a mentor. For a deeper dive into mentorship, we recommend: "Growing Together: Taking Mentoring Beyond Small Talk and Prayer Requests" by...

Duration:00:52:36