Our Journey to Hope

Dr. Dave Laton
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We all have the potential to have our hope challenged by life events, or we know someone whose hope is currently being challenged. I invite you to explore this critical topic with us and please, share this with others.  Our goal is to strengthen our own hope while helping others discover, sustain, or regain hope. Remember, no one walks alone.The opinions expressed by guests on this podcast do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the host.  Guests are encouraged to express their opinions and insights freely in the interest of providing understanding and encouragement to others.For more information, please visit my website at:  https://ourjourneytohope.com/

  1. 19h ago

    The Problem With Comparisons

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Our Journey to Hope, we explore how comparing our health, success, families, finances, or circumstances with others can quietly drain away our hope. The problem is often the measuring stick. We know our own struggles from the inside while seeing only the outside of someone else’s life.  Hope doesn’t require us to be doing better than someone else. Instead of looking around to see who is ahead, perhaps we need to look at where we are, recognize what God has placed in our hands, and take the next faithful step. Support the show If today’s episode has resonated with you or helped you in any way, and you’d like to support the show so we can continue to bring you new and free content, I’ve set up an account on Buy Me a Coffee. Through this easy-to-use donation-based tool, you can support the podcast with monetary donations in increments of $5.  I truly apprecite your support.  All donations receive a shoutout as a way of saying thank you.   This podcast is made possible by Come and See Publications. I invite you to visit comeandseepublications.com, where you'll find additional resources on a varity of topics about hope and other areas of interest.  I invite you to visit us. Please, be the person that helps touch someone whose hope is challenged by sharing this podcast. Also, please leave me feedback using the "Send us a text" link at the top of the description.

  2. Aug 11

    When Hope Gives Courage a Voice

    Send us Fan Mail Hope and courage are closely connected. Hope reminds us there is still something ahead, while courage helps us take the next step toward it. In this episode of Our Journey to Hope, we explore how even a small amount of hope can give us the courage to keep moving when life feels uncertain or difficult. We may not need courage for everything tomorrow holds. We simply need enough hope to take the next step today. Support the show If today’s episode has resonated with you or helped you in any way, and you’d like to support the show so we can continue to bring you new and free content, I’ve set up an account on Buy Me a Coffee. Through this easy-to-use donation-based tool, you can support the podcast with monetary donations in increments of $5.  I truly apprecite your support.  All donations receive a shoutout as a way of saying thank you.   This podcast is made possible by Come and See Publications. I invite you to visit comeandseepublications.com, where you'll find additional resources on a varity of topics about hope and other areas of interest.  I invite you to visit us. Please, be the person that helps touch someone whose hope is challenged by sharing this podcast. Also, please leave me feedback using the "Send us a text" link at the top of the description.

  3. Aug 4

    Flat Tires and Flat Faith

    Send us Fan Mail One of the realities of life is that every journey encounters unexpected interruptions. Sometimes it's a traffic jam. Sometimes it's bad weather. Sometimes it's something much simpler, yet just as frustrating—a flat tire. Anyone who has traveled very far has probably experienced one. You're making good progress when suddenly the vehicle begins pulling to one side. The ride changes. Before long you're parked on the shoulder examining a tire that's lost its air. Flat tires are part of traveling. Spiritually speaking, something similar can happen in our walk with Christ. But those moments don't mean we should give up on hope.  In this episode I look at some ways to help us regain our faith, and regain our hope. Support the show If today’s episode has resonated with you or helped you in any way, and you’d like to support the show so we can continue to bring you new and free content, I’ve set up an account on Buy Me a Coffee. Through this easy-to-use donation-based tool, you can support the podcast with monetary donations in increments of $5.  I truly apprecite your support.  All donations receive a shoutout as a way of saying thank you.   This podcast is made possible by Come and See Publications. I invite you to visit comeandseepublications.com, where you'll find additional resources on a varity of topics about hope and other areas of interest.  I invite you to visit us. Please, be the person that helps touch someone whose hope is challenged by sharing this podcast. Also, please leave me feedback using the "Send us a text" link at the top of the description.

    Flat Tires and Flat Faith

  4. Jul 28

    The Quiet Heroes

    Send us Fan Mail When we think about a cancer center or other such organizatons, we often remember the physicians and nurses who guide us through treatment. Their skill, compassion, and dedication deserve our deepest gratitude. But healing is rarely the work of just a few people.  In this heartfelt we look behind the scenes to meet the quiet servants whose acts of kindness often go unnoticed. From the smiling receptionist who welcomes anxious patients, to the laboratory technicians, pharmacists, schedulers, volunteers, and the dedicated staff who quietly keep everything clean and running smoothly, each person plays an important role in helping bring hope and healing. Join us as we celebrate the quiet heroes among us and discover that one of the greatest ways to share hope is simply to notice the people others too often overlook. Because healing often arrives through many hands...and no one walks alone. Support the show If today’s episode has resonated with you or helped you in any way, and you’d like to support the show so we can continue to bring you new and free content, I’ve set up an account on Buy Me a Coffee. Through this easy-to-use donation-based tool, you can support the podcast with monetary donations in increments of $5.  I truly apprecite your support.  All donations receive a shoutout as a way of saying thank you.   This podcast is made possible by Come and See Publications. I invite you to visit comeandseepublications.com, where you'll find additional resources on a varity of topics about hope and other areas of interest.  I invite you to visit us. Please, be the person that helps touch someone whose hope is challenged by sharing this podcast. Also, please leave me feedback using the "Send us a text" link at the top of the description.

  5. Jul 21

    God's Did What?

    Send us Fan Mail Have you ever surprised yourself with a thought that seemed completely out of character? I certainly did. In this episode, I share something that's been on my mind lately. Before you jump to conclusions, stay with me. What begins as an unexpected question takes us on a journey to one of the most reassuring promises God ever made. Sometimes the most surprising conversations lead us to the deepest hope. Support the show If today’s episode has resonated with you or helped you in any way, and you’d like to support the show so we can continue to bring you new and free content, I’ve set up an account on Buy Me a Coffee. Through this easy-to-use donation-based tool, you can support the podcast with monetary donations in increments of $5.  I truly apprecite your support.  All donations receive a shoutout as a way of saying thank you.   This podcast is made possible by Come and See Publications. I invite you to visit comeandseepublications.com, where you'll find additional resources on a varity of topics about hope and other areas of interest.  I invite you to visit us. Please, be the person that helps touch someone whose hope is challenged by sharing this podcast. Also, please leave me feedback using the "Send us a text" link at the top of the description.

    God's Did What?

  6. Jul 14

    A Conversation With Tommie Washington, Associate Professor for Digital Media, Faulkner University

    Send us Fan Mail Today I have the privilege of welcoming a very special guest, Tommie Washington. Many of you may remember my recent conversation with his wife, Leila Washington. If you haven't heard her inspiring story, I encourage you to visit our podcast page and listen to that episode as well.  Professionally, Tommie is a two-time Emmy Award-winning designer and animator whose creative work has reached millions of viewers through ESPN. His career has been marked by creativity, excellence, and innovation.  Currently, Tommie serves as an Associate Professor at Faulkner University in Montgomery, Alabama, where he is developing and teaching a program of study in digital media. He brings a wealth of professional experience into the classroom, preparing the next generation of digital media professionals.  But today, we're going beyond careers and accomplishments. We're going to talk about something that touches every family at some point in life: hope, caregiving, and faithfully walking beside someone we love through difficult circumstances.  Tommie brings a unique perspective, not only as an accomplished professional, but as a husband who walked with Leila through her cancer journey. His story reminds us that some of life's greatest achievements never receive a trophy. They are found in quiet acts of love, faithfulness, and hope.  If today's conversation sparks your interest in digital media or continuing education, I encourage you to learn more about Faulkner University's Digital Media Certificate program by visiting Faulkner's website.  https://www.faulkner.edu/dm-certificate/ Support the show If today’s episode has resonated with you or helped you in any way, and you’d like to support the show so we can continue to bring you new and free content, I’ve set up an account on Buy Me a Coffee. Through this easy-to-use donation-based tool, you can support the podcast with monetary donations in increments of $5.  I truly apprecite your support.  All donations receive a shoutout as a way of saying thank you.   This podcast is made possible by Come and See Publications. I invite you to visit comeandseepublications.com, where you'll find additional resources on a varity of topics about hope and other areas of interest.  I invite you to visit us. Please, be the person that helps touch someone whose hope is challenged by sharing this podcast. Also, please leave me feedback using the "Send us a text" link at the top of the description.

    A Conversation With Tommie Washington, Associate Professor for Digital Media, Faulkner University

  7. Jul 7

    Living in Grace

    Send us Fan Mail Do you ever wonder if your ongoing struggles mean you've somehow failed God? Have you prayed about the same weakness again and again, only to find yourself discouraged when the battle continues? In this episode of Our Journey to Hope, we explore the biblical difference between struggling with sin and continuing in sin. Drawing from Romans 6, Romans 3, 1 John 1, and Psalm 37, you'll discover that the Christian life is not defined by perfection but by faithfully continuing to walk with Christ. If you've ever wondered whether God still has hope for you after repeated failures, this episode offers encouragement rooted in Scripture and the unchanging faithfulness of God. Our greatest hope is found in Jesus Christ, and every step taken toward Him is a step toward hope. Support the show If today’s episode has resonated with you or helped you in any way, and you’d like to support the show so we can continue to bring you new and free content, I’ve set up an account on Buy Me a Coffee. Through this easy-to-use donation-based tool, you can support the podcast with monetary donations in increments of $5.  I truly apprecite your support.  All donations receive a shoutout as a way of saying thank you.   This podcast is made possible by Come and See Publications. I invite you to visit comeandseepublications.com, where you'll find additional resources on a varity of topics about hope and other areas of interest.  I invite you to visit us. Please, be the person that helps touch someone whose hope is challenged by sharing this podcast. Also, please leave me feedback using the "Send us a text" link at the top of the description.

  8. Jun 30

    Live Strong With Leila Washington

    Send us Fan Mail Today, I have the honor of introducing you to a new friend and sister in Christ, Leila Washington. Leila and I share something that neither of us would have chosen, but now use to help others. We are both cancer survivors. We also share something much greater: a deep faith that reminds us hope is always stronger than fear. Today, Leila serves with the LiveStrong program through the Montgomery YMCA in Montgomery, Alabama.  This program is about helping others regain strength, improve their health, and rediscover hope after cancer. Her story is one of perseverance, faith, and a heart for encouraging others who are walking a similar path.   I think that like me, you'll find her journey to hope inspiring and encouraging. You can learn more about livestrong by visiting:  https://ymcamontgomery.org/programs/outreach/livestrong/ Support the show If today’s episode has resonated with you or helped you in any way, and you’d like to support the show so we can continue to bring you new and free content, I’ve set up an account on Buy Me a Coffee. Through this easy-to-use donation-based tool, you can support the podcast with monetary donations in increments of $5.  I truly apprecite your support.  All donations receive a shoutout as a way of saying thank you.   This podcast is made possible by Come and See Publications. I invite you to visit comeandseepublications.com, where you'll find additional resources on a varity of topics about hope and other areas of interest.  I invite you to visit us. Please, be the person that helps touch someone whose hope is challenged by sharing this podcast. Also, please leave me feedback using the "Send us a text" link at the top of the description.

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We all have the potential to have our hope challenged by life events, or we know someone whose hope is currently being challenged. I invite you to explore this critical topic with us and please, share this with others.  Our goal is to strengthen our own hope while helping others discover, sustain, or regain hope. Remember, no one walks alone.The opinions expressed by guests on this podcast do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the host.  Guests are encouraged to express their opinions and insights freely in the interest of providing understanding and encouragement to others.For more information, please visit my website at:  https://ourjourneytohope.com/

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  • Creator
    Dr. Dave Laton
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    178
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Our Journey to Hope
  • Show Website
    Our Journey to Hope