Hope Beyond the Scope! w/ Joshua Scott Zeitz

Joshua Scott Zeitz

Life can feel overwhelming, but God offers a perspective that goes beyond what we see. Hope Beyond the Scope is a podcast designed to help you navigate everyday struggles through biblical truth and practical wisdom. Each episode dives into a specific challenge and provides tools, encouragement, and faith-building steps you can use right now. If you’re ready to move from surviving to thriving, this podcast will point you to lasting hope and a clearer path forward.

Episodes

  1. OCT 19

    The Pink Shirt Conundrum

    In this episode of Hope Beyond the Scope, we explore “The Pink Shirt Conundrum,” a story about a young person whose entire view of faith becomes distorted because of one loud, abrasive preacher in a pink shirt. Years later, that single experience still shapes how they see God, church, and anyone who looks like the person who hurt them. How many of us are held hostage by old moments, old memories, or old assumptions we never examined? Together, we’ll uncover how Jesus frees us from bias, breaks emotional filters, and restores clarity so we can see people—and God—through grace, not grudges. summary In this episode of Hope Beyond the Scope, host Joshua Scott Zeitz explores the concept of the 'Pink Shirt Conundrum,' a metaphor for the obstacles and preconceived notions that hinder our faith and relationships. Through a hypothetical story, he illustrates how past experiences can shape our perceptions of church and spirituality. The conversation emphasizes the importance of identifying our personal 'pink shirts'—the issues that distract us from our faith—and encourages listeners to serve others selflessly while overcoming selfishness. Ultimately, the episode calls for personal responsibility in helping those around us find hope in Jesus, despite the challenges they may face. takeaways God is good and unchanging.Hope can always be found in Jesus.Past experiences can skew our view of faith.Hurt people often hurt others.We must identify our 'pink shirts' that hinder us.Selfishness can prevent us from serving others.Serving others can lead to personal growth.We have a responsibility to help those in need.Hypocrisy in the church shouldn't deter us from faith.Our actions impact those around us.titles Finding Hope Beyond the Pink Shirt ConundrumOvercoming Obstacles to FaithSound Bites "God is good all the time.""Hurt people hurt people.""What is your pink shirt?"Chapters 00:00Introduction to Hope Beyond the Scope 01:00The Pink Shirt Conundrum: A Hypothetical Scenario 02:53The Impact of Past Experiences on Faith 07:07Identifying Our 'Pink Shirts' and Their Effects 10:01The Call to Serve and Overcome Selfishness 11:55Personal Responsibility in Helping Others 13:49The Importance of Authenticity in Faith

    15 min

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Life can feel overwhelming, but God offers a perspective that goes beyond what we see. Hope Beyond the Scope is a podcast designed to help you navigate everyday struggles through biblical truth and practical wisdom. Each episode dives into a specific challenge and provides tools, encouragement, and faith-building steps you can use right now. If you’re ready to move from surviving to thriving, this podcast will point you to lasting hope and a clearer path forward.