Help & Hope

MARKINC Ministries
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The Help & Hope Podcast guests address life's darkest circumstances that are often difficult to discuss, yet need to be faced as we help one another walk by faith. These are the real-life testimonies of people who have walked through these experiences and have found their strength in Christ.

  1. Same-Sex Attraction, Part 1: A Pastoral Response

    6D AGO

    Same-Sex Attraction, Part 1: A Pastoral Response

    What’s the Christian Church to do? Western Culture not only accepts but also celebrates same-sex attraction as an appropriate and normal lifestyle. Are people who do not accept homosexuality as right and appropriate hateful and small-minded? In this frank conversation, Dr. Chuck F. Betters leads a conversation with three pastors about how the historical response of the local church to homosexuality and those in a gay relationship has contributed to an environment that is not conducive to demonstrating the Gospel. These pastors offer their own observations and understanding of the real application of the Gospel, not just to those in a homosexual relationship, but to every person struggling with sin. The Help & Hope podcast is produced by MARKINC Ministries. You can find more Help & Hope episodes and all that MARKINC has to offer, by visiting markinc.org. You can also download the FREE mobile app, Help and Hope, by using this link - https://subsplash.com/markincministries/app, or by searching Help and Hope in your mobile app store.  For MARKINC to continue to offer these helpful FREE resources, we need your help!! Please donate to MARKINC Ministries and invest in offering these helpful resources to those in need of hope. Safely donate on the website, mobile app, or by using this link https://markinc.org/donate/. Comment your questions on any of the videos! We cannot wait to hear from you all! Thank you for all of your support, and welcome to the MARKINC Family!! We have this hope (Jesus) as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure… Hebrews 6:19 Be sure to connect with us on social media! Send us a text Support the show

    26 min
  2. Sexual Abuse: Hope Blooms After the Storm - One Woman's Story - A Conversation with Dr. Terry Eccles

    JAN 28

    Sexual Abuse: Hope Blooms After the Storm - One Woman's Story - A Conversation with Dr. Terry Eccles

    What happens when a four-year-old gets an unwanted education in the darker side of humanity and experiences sexual abuse at the hand of her father? In this powerful, sometimes difficult-to-hear interview, Dr. Terry Eccles takes the listener into the abyss of the sexual abuse she experienced beginning at the age of four. This interview gives hope to the abused but also gives a window into the soul of the abused in a way that will better equip the listener to walk alongside the victim of abuse. The Help & Hope podcast is produced by MARKINC Ministries. You can find more Help & Hope episodes and all that MARKINC has to offer, by visiting markinc.org. You can also download the FREE mobile app, Help and Hope, by using this link - https://subsplash.com/markincministries/app, or by searching Help and Hope in your mobile app store.  For MARKINC to continue to offer these helpful FREE resources, we need your help!! Please donate to MARKINC Ministries and invest in offering these helpful resources to those in need of hope. Safely donate on the website, mobile app, or by using this link https://markinc.org/donate/. Comment your questions on any of the videos! We cannot wait to hear from you all! Thank you for all of your support, and welcome to the MARKINC Family!! We have this hope (Jesus) as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure… Hebrews 6:19 Be sure to connect with us on social media! Send us a text Support the show

    1h 14m
  3. Sex Trafficking: I Am Not For Sale! A Conversation With Edie Rhea

    JAN 21

    Sex Trafficking: I Am Not For Sale! A Conversation With Edie Rhea

    Edie’s father died when she was four years old, so when her mother brought a new man into her home, she welcomed him as her father. When she was nine years old, this man began regularly raping her in her home. By the time she was twelve, he was taking her to hotel rooms where he trafficked her to men and women for the purpose of sex until she was seventeen. How does a child recover from such monstrous treatment? Edie’s story offers help and hope to anyone who has been sexually abused and shines a light on the spreading horror of sex trafficking in the United States. She offers people who work with children suggestions on how to spot a child who is being abused and how to help them. This compelling story uncovers a devastating, dark side of humanity but also is a message of help and hope for hurting people. You can contact Edie at: http://healingrootministry.com/. The Help & Hope podcast is produced by MARKINC Ministries. You can find more Help & Hope episodes and all that MARKINC has to offer, by visiting helpandhopenow.org. You can also download the FREE mobile app, Help and Hope, by using this link - https://subsplash.com/markincministri..., or by searching Help and Hope in your mobile app store. For MARKINC to continue to offer these helpful FREE resources, we need your help!! Please donate to MARKINC Ministries and invest in offering these helpful resources to those in need of hope. Safely donate on the website, mobile app, or by using this link https://markinc.org/donate/. Comment your questions on any of the videos! We cannot wait to hear from you all! Thank you for all of your support, and welcome to the MARKINC Family!! We have this hope (Jesus) as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure… Hebrews 6:19. Be sure to connect with us on social media! Send us a text Support the show

    40 min
  4. Human Trafficking - A Path to Freedom - A Conversation with Ana Stevenson

    JAN 14

    Human Trafficking - A Path to Freedom - A Conversation with Ana Stevenson

    Chuck interviews Ana Stevenson, the founder of Path2Freedom, where Chuck and his wife Melanie are currently serving as House Parents at the Magnolia House. Ana felt a calling to start a ministry for girls rescued from human trafficking in 2015. Ana shares that "millions of children are being exploited annually in the global commercial sex trade. That number became real for me when I met the 'one'. No longer a number, she had a beautiful face, she had a name, but most importantly she has a hope and a promised future." Tune in to hear Ana's story and the miraculous way the Magnolia House came into being and how God has blessed her obedience to His calling on her life.  The Help & Hope podcast is produced by MARKINC Ministries. You can find more Help & Hope episodes and all that MARKINC has to offer, by visiting helpandhopenow.org. You can also download the FREE mobile app, Help and Hope, by using this link - https://subsplash.com/markincministri..., or by searching Help and Hope in your mobile app store. For MARKINC to continue to offer these helpful FREE resources, we need your help!! Please donate to MARKINC Ministries and invest in offering these helpful resources to those in need of hope. Safely donate on the website, mobile app, or by using this link https://markinc.org/donate/. Comment your questions on any of the videos! We cannot wait to hear from you all! Thank you for all of your support, and welcome to the MARKINC Family!! We have this hope (Jesus) as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure… Hebrews 6:19. Be sure to connect with us on social media! Send us a text Support the show

    26 min
  5. Trauma Can Not Rob You of Your Identity - A Conversation with Fawn Volkert

    JAN 7

    Trauma Can Not Rob You of Your Identity - A Conversation with Fawn Volkert

    Fawn Volkert's journey from sexual abuse as an infant to trying anything and everything to survive to a place of joyful thriving will stay with you for a long time. Just when you think her story could not get any worse or even more compelling, Fawn takes us deeper into her journey to a place of healing and strength. In this conversation with Chuck L. Betters, Fawn shares how her story of trauma has formed her into the person she is today. Chuck and Fawn have a candid conversation, not only about her personal story but also about trauma responses, triggers, and how Jesus provides help and hope for all victims of sexual abuse and human trafficking. Fawn and Chuck discuss the lies that Satan tells us about who we were meant to be and how trauma distances us even further from the truth. They discuss how God desires to restore that which Satan has stolen and for those victimized to step back into their intended design. Fawn Volkert is the Program Director at Path2Freedom, a ministry designed to reach teenage girls rescued from human trafficking. The Help & Hope podcast is produced by MARKINC Ministries. You can find more Help & Hope episodes and all that MARKINC has to offer, by visiting helpandhopenow.org. You can also download the FREE mobile app, Help and Hope, by using this link - https://subsplash.com/markincministri..., or by searching Help and Hope in your mobile app store. For MARKINC to continue to offer these helpful FREE resources, we need your help!! Please donate to MARKINC Ministries and invest in offering these helpful resources to those in need of hope. Safely donate on the website, mobile app, or by using this link https://markinc.org/donate/. Comment your questions on any of the videos! We cannot wait to hear from you all! Thank you for all of your support, and welcome to the MARKINC Family!! We have this hope (Jesus) as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure… Hebrews 6:19. Be sure to connect with us on social media! Send us a text Support the show

    1 hr
  6. Homesick For Heaven - A Conversation with Elyse Fitzpatrick

    12/31/2025

    Homesick For Heaven - A Conversation with Elyse Fitzpatrick

    Have you ever been away from home and all you wanted was to go home, to your familiar surroundings, you family – your bed? You feel homesick. In this conversation with Sharon Betters, Elyse Fitzpatrick describes how a difficult time in her life resulted in her longing for something more. She concluded she was homesick for heaven. Elyse helps us better understand how a biblical view of heaven can be a source of great comfort when life turns upside down. She encourages us to learn more about our eternal destination, just as we would if we were planning a visit to another country. Rather than eating grapes and being fanned by angels during an eternal worship service, Elyse paints a picture of a perfected earth, a real, physical place that we will explore and enjoy with real bodies in a world where there is no more sickness, death or tears. The Help & Hope podcast is produced by MARKINC Ministries. You can find more Help & Hope episodes and all that MARKINC has to offer, by visiting helpandhopenow.org. You can also download the FREE mobile app, Help and Hope, by using this link - https://subsplash.com/markincministri..., or by searching Help and Hope in your mobile app store. For MARKINC to continue to offer these helpful FREE resources, we need your help!! Please donate to MARKINC Ministries and invest in offering these helpful resources to those in need of hope. Safely donate on the website, mobile app, or by using this link https://markinc.org/donate/. Comment your questions on any of the videos! We cannot wait to hear from you all! Thank you for all of your support, and welcome to the MARKINC Family!! We have this hope (Jesus) as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure… Hebrews 6:19 Be sure to connect with us on social media! Send us a text Support the show

    33 min
  7. When Your Wife Dies - A Conversation with Jim Meyer

    12/24/2025

    When Your Wife Dies - A Conversation with Jim Meyer

    Did you know that every year about 100,000 men are widowed? Though a widow’s grief is just as deep as a widower, men often respond differently to the loss of their wives. In this moving conversation Dr. Chuck Betters talks with Dr. Jim Meyer, who lost his first wife. Jim shares the story of his family’s sorrow and cautions listeners that though someone who is broken might look whole on the outside, grief and depression might be ever present companions. Jim describes the depression he experienced and how his journey produced in him a passion for offering help to others who are grieving. Jim also shares how the Lord is redeeming his pain through his marriage to Kathy. The Help & Hope podcast is produced by MARKINC Ministries. You can find more Help & Hope episodes and all that MARKINC has to offer, by visiting helpandhopenow.org. You can also download the FREE mobile app, Help and Hope, by using this link - https://subsplash.com/markincministri..., or by searching Help and Hope in your mobile app store. For MARKINC to continue to offer these helpful FREE resources, we need your help!! Please donate to MARKINC Ministries and invest in offering these helpful resources to those in need of hope. Safely donate on the website, mobile app, or by using this link https://markinc.org/donate/. Comment your questions on any of the videos! We cannot wait to hear from you all! Thank you for all of your support, and welcome to the MARKINC Family!! We have this hope (Jesus) as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure… Hebrews 6:19 Be sure to connect with us on social media! Send us a text Support the show

    51 min
  8. Sudden Loss of a Daughter and a Dad's Grief - A Conversation with Mel Lawrenz

    12/17/2025

    Sudden Loss of a Daughter and a Dad's Grief - A Conversation with Mel Lawrenz

    You start your day thinking it will be like any other. And then a text with four words, “Eva not breathing. Pray.” Within hours, the unexpected death of your daughter propels you and your family down into the deepest sorrow you have ever experienced. In this conversation with Sharon Betters, Mel Lawrenz introduces us to his beloved daughter Eva and how her unexpected death led his family into the Land of Grief. In this conversation, Mel talks about giving freedom to people to grieve their way, how lament is a gift, and how his theology gave him the freedom to grieve honestly as he clung to the Lord. Mel and Sharon belong to that club no one wants to join – where admission requires the loss of a child. There are treasures in the conversation for anyone in grief and for those who love them. The Help & Hope podcast is produced by MARKINC Ministries. You can find more Help & Hope episodes and all that MARKINC has to offer, by visiting helpandhopenow.org. You can also download the FREE mobile app, Help and Hope, by using this link - https://subsplash.com/markincministri..., or by searching Help and Hope in your mobile app store. For MARKINC to continue to offer these helpful FREE resources, we need your help!! Please donate to MARKINC Ministries and invest in offering these helpful resources to those in need of hope. Safely donate on the website, mobile app, or by using this link https://markinc.org/donate/. Comment your questions on any of the videos! We cannot wait to hear from you all! Thank you for all of your support, and welcome to the MARKINC Family!! We have this hope (Jesus) as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure… Hebrews 6:19 Be sure to connect with us on social media! Send us a text Support the show

    37 min
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The Help & Hope Podcast guests address life's darkest circumstances that are often difficult to discuss, yet need to be faced as we help one another walk by faith. These are the real-life testimonies of people who have walked through these experiences and have found their strength in Christ.

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  • Creator
    MARKINC Ministries
  • Years Active
    2016 - 2026
  • Episodes
    258
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Help & Hope
  • Show Website
    Help & Hope

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