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. 2D AGO

    A Brush With Death

    Send us Fan Mail Today we're talking about a moment that changes many lives forever, a brush with death. Whether it comes through illness, an accident, or another unexpected crisis, these experiences have a way of reshaping our perspective and helping us see what truly matters. In this episode, I'll share part of my own journey through leukemia and reflect on how facing mortality deepened my understanding of hope, faith, and the promises of Christ. Together, we'll explore how life's most difficult valleys can reveal the strength of a hope that reaches beyond our circumstances. I'm glad you're here. Let's continue our journey toward hope together."  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.  You can learn more about hope by visiting my web site: https://ourjourneytohope.com I also encourage you to purchase a copy of the book, “Journey to Hope”.  In it I explore hope from a variety of perspectives.  I also look at examples from scripture of men and women that journeyed from hopeless to hopeful through their interaction with our Lord.  You can obtain a copy by going to https://bibletalk.tv/books/journey-to-hope.  All proceeds from this book go to support Bibletalk.TV. 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.

    9 min
  2. The Story of Cancer Healing and Rubber Chicken Socks

    MAY 19

    The Story of Cancer Healing and Rubber Chicken Socks

    Send us Fan Mail Today we're stepping inside the Montgomery Cancer Center in Prattville, Alabama, a place where courage meets compassion, where healing begins, and where hope is offered every single day. At the heart of so much of that hope is one unforgettable man: Dr. Robert Avery. Dr. Avery is known for his remarkable skill and compassionate care. But he also understands something powerful, healing often comes through laughter too. Because sometimes hope arrives through wise words. Sometimes through excellent care. And sometimes… through sky blue socks covered in bright yellow rubber chickens. Today, I want to share the story of a doctor who understood that medicine treats the body, while humor and hope help strengthen the heart. For me, this story is personal. Dr. Avery stood beside me in my own battle with leukemia, offering truth, courage, and hope when I needed it most. So today, we celebrate a man who brings healing, humor, and hope to countless lives. This is the story of Dr. Robert Avery, a man of humor and 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.  You can learn more about hope by visiting my web site: https://ourjourneytohope.com I also encourage you to purchase a copy of the book, “Journey to Hope”.  In it I explore hope from a variety of perspectives.  I also look at examples from scripture of men and women that journeyed from hopeless to hopeful through their interaction with our Lord.  You can obtain a copy by going to https://bibletalk.tv/books/journey-to-hope.  All proceeds from this book go to support Bibletalk.TV. 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.

    7 min

  3. MAY 12

    When the Headlines Trouble the Heart

    Send us Fan Mail Have you ever looked around and been troubled by what you see going on in the world.  It seems like we're surrounded with trouble and dispair. The bad rules and goood seems to be in retreat or defeated. Well, this has happened for years.  Imagine Noah looking around at his world where everything is evil.  Or, as the subject of this episode, Habakkuk looks around and only sees violence and injustice.  So he turns to God with questions. In today's episode we look at that and God's response and how that affect us and, what we can do about it. 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.  You can learn more about hope by visiting my web site: https://ourjourneytohope.com I also encourage you to purchase a copy of the book, “Journey to Hope”.  In it I explore hope from a variety of perspectives.  I also look at examples from scripture of men and women that journeyed from hopeless to hopeful through their interaction with our Lord.  You can obtain a copy by going to https://bibletalk.tv/books/journey-to-hope.  All proceeds from this book go to support Bibletalk.TV. 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 min

  4. MAY 5

    From Hopeless to Hopeful - Lives Repurposed

    Send us Fan Mail Have you ever seen an old piece of furniture, something scratched, worn, and forgotten, transformed into something beautiful and useful again? There’s something inspiring about repurposing what others may overlook. Today, we’re exploring how God does something even greater with our lives. No matter our past, our pain, or the broken places we carry, God is the master of renewal. He sees purpose where others may see ruin, and through His grace, He can transform even our hardest seasons into something meaningful. Join me as we discover how Jesus repurposes brokenness into purpose, and why no life surrendered to Him is ever beyond restoration. 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.  You can learn more about hope by visiting my web site: https://ourjourneytohope.com I also encourage you to purchase a copy of the book, “Journey to Hope”.  In it I explore hope from a variety of perspectives.  I also look at examples from scripture of men and women that journeyed from hopeless to hopeful through their interaction with our Lord.  You can obtain a copy by going to https://bibletalk.tv/books/journey-to-hope.  All proceeds from this book go to support Bibletalk.TV. 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.

    11 min

  5. APR 28

    Seeking First the Treasure That Cannot Fade

    Send us Fan Mail In this powerful episode of Our Journey to Hope, we explore the deeper meaning behind two often quoted promises: Matthew 6:33, “Seek first the kingdom of God,” and Psalm 37:4, “Delight yourself in the Lord.” Are these verses promises of earthly wealth and comfort, or do they point us toward something far greater? Together, we uncover how Jesus calls us beyond anxiety over temporary things and into the eternal pursuit of God’s Kingdom, while Psalm 37 reveals that true delight in the Lord transforms our desires until God Himself becomes our greatest treasure. This episode offers encouragement for anyone wrestling with worry, misplaced priorities, or the search for lasting hope. Discover how seeking God first reshapes our hearts, redefines blessing, and anchors us in the treasure that cannot fade. When we seek the Kingdom, we find the King. And in Him, we find the hope our hearts were truly made for. 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.  You can learn more about hope by visiting my web site: https://ourjourneytohope.com I also encourage you to purchase a copy of the book, “Journey to Hope”.  In it I explore hope from a variety of perspectives.  I also look at examples from scripture of men and women that journeyed from hopeless to hopeful through their interaction with our Lord.  You can obtain a copy by going to https://bibletalk.tv/books/journey-to-hope.  All proceeds from this book go to support Bibletalk.TV. 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.

    10 min

  6. APR 21

    Some Day - Face to Face

    Send us Fan Mail When I was a young sergeant in the Air Force I was stationed in Turkey on a remote assignment.  My family had to remain at home for the year I was away.  Each day I longed desperately to return home to my family.  I longed for the happy reunion when I would see them face-to-face.    In this episode if reflect on the hymn Face to Face and the powerful promise it proclaims. Together, we explore what it means to live with a confident hope that one day faith will become sight as we stand before Christ. This episode encourages us to press forward with purpose, endure with faith, and remember that we are all moving toward a promised moment when faith becomes sight as we stand in the presence of the Savior we love.  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.  You can learn more about hope by visiting my web site: https://ourjourneytohope.com I also encourage you to purchase a copy of the book, “Journey to Hope”.  In it I explore hope from a variety of perspectives.  I also look at examples from scripture of men and women that journeyed from hopeless to hopeful through their interaction with our Lord.  You can obtain a copy by going to https://bibletalk.tv/books/journey-to-hope.  All proceeds from this book go to support Bibletalk.TV. 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.

    6 min
  7. Are We Hoping For or Hoping In

    APR 14

    Are We Hoping For or Hoping In

    Send us Fan Mail What happens when what we’re hoping for… doesn’t happen? In this episode of Our Journey to Hope, we explore the powerful difference between hoping for something and hoping in Someone. Drawing from 1 Peter 1:3–5, we’re reminded that while our circumstances may change, our hope does not have to. It’s natural to hope for better days, restored relationships, or answers to prayer. But when our hope is tied only to outcomes, it can feel fragile and uncertain. God offers something deeper—a living hope anchored in the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Join us as we discover how shifting our focus from what we’re hoping for to who we’re hoping in brings stability, peace, and confidence—no matter what we face. If you’ve ever felt discouraged when life didn’t unfold the way you expected, this episode will gently remind you: your hope is not lost… it’s secure. Because true hope isn’t found in outcomes—it’s found in Christ. 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.  You can learn more about hope by visiting my web site: https://ourjourneytohope.com I also encourage you to purchase a copy of the book, “Journey to Hope”.  In it I explore hope from a variety of perspectives.  I also look at examples from scripture of men and women that journeyed from hopeless to hopeful through their interaction with our Lord.  You can obtain a copy by going to https://bibletalk.tv/books/journey-to-hope.  All proceeds from this book go to support Bibletalk.TV. 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.

    9 min
  8. A Conversation With John Holley, Friend, Colleague, and Fellow Cancer Survivor

    APR 7

    A Conversation With John Holley, Friend, Colleague, and Fellow Cancer Survivor

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode we share the powerful and faith-filled story of John Holley, Dean of Technology at Calhoun Community College in Decatur, Alabama—a man whose life reflects resilience, purpose, and unwavering trust in the Lord. John’s journey through cancer was not just a battle for health, but a walk of faith. In the midst of uncertainty, God met him with strength, peace, and a deeper sense of hope. Today, as a survivor and a brother in Christ, John continues to live out that hope—encouraging others through both his testimony and his leadership. Serving in higher education, John invests daily in the lives of students, helping them build their futures while quietly pointing to something greater—faith that endures and hope that carries us through life’s hardest seasons. This episode is a reminder that hope is not found in the absence of trials, but in the presence of God through them. No matter the journey, no one walks alone—and hope is always within reach. 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.  You can learn more about hope by visiting my web site: https://ourjourneytohope.com I also encourage you to purchase a copy of the book, “Journey to Hope”.  In it I explore hope from a variety of perspectives.  I also look at examples from scripture of men and women that journeyed from hopeless to hopeful through their interaction with our Lord.  You can obtain a copy by going to https://bibletalk.tv/books/journey-to-hope.  All proceeds from this book go to support Bibletalk.TV. 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.

    46 min
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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
    166
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Our Journey to Hope
  • Show Website
    Our Journey to Hope