Help & Hope

MARKINC Ministries
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  • CHRISTIANITY
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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. Autism Spectrum Disorder: Speaking Hope

    5D AGO

    Autism Spectrum Disorder: Speaking Hope

    In this interview, two sets of parents speak honestly about how their children with an autistic spectrum disorder impacted their dreams, challenged their marriages, and created chaos in their homes. They also describe their special joys in parenting their children. If you are parenting a child with special needs, you will relate to their transparent descriptions of parenting children with a form of autism. These interviews will also better equip friends and family to come alongside of parents of children with special needs. Included is an interview with Alex, a 16-year-old boy with Asperger Syndrome. Alex hopes his words will help parents and children with autism alike to live with hope and strength as they travel this pathway. 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/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 Fan Mail Support the show

    1h 7m
  2. The Thorn of Autism - A Conversation with Lori Sealy

    APR 1

    The Thorn of Autism - A Conversation with Lori Sealy

    Nearly aborted, graciously adopted, and later abandoned, Lori Sealy has traveled the road of atheism and lived a life of autism. Lori was diagnosed with Autism as an adult, and not long after that diagnosis, learned her son had autism as well. Lori is a classical pianist and songwriter whose music gives a transparent view into the intimate struggles of faith and life that she experiences. In this interview, parents of a young man who has autism ask Lori the questions burning in the hearts of other parents with high-functioning children that struggle every day with the "thorn of autism." This is a powerful and rich conversation that will help parents better understand their children, and how to help them find their way in a sometimes confusing and scary world. Travel with Lori on our life journey through her blog or check out her website where you can also learn more about her music and contact information for booking Lori for an event. 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/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 Fan Mail Support the show

    59 min
  3. Surviving a Tsunami of Grief - A Conversation with Andrea Maher

    MAR 25

    Surviving a Tsunami of Grief - A Conversation with Andrea Maher

    Remember playing in the sand, your back to the ocean, oblivious of the huge waves heading toward you? Suddenly, a mountain of raging water crashes over your body, and not only are you slammed into the sand, but, before you can catch a breath, another huge wave pulls you out to into a rip tide. Andrea Maher experienced tumultuous life events that threatened to pull her under a raging ocean of grief, shattered dreams, and hopelessness. Her oldest son’s battle with drug addiction ended when drug-induced hypothermia took his life. Several years later, her youngest son made a decision that would forever change his life and resulted in imprisonment. How does a mother not just survive but find hope and joy when a tsunami of grief repeatedly slams her deeper into an abyss of sorrow? In this transparent conversation, Andrea shares her story as a means of offering help and hope to others slammed by life, holding on by their fingernails. There is hope. 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 episodes! 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 Fan Mail Support the show

    54 min
  4. Married to an Alcoholic - A Conversation with Julie Sanford

    MAR 18

    Married to an Alcoholic - A Conversation with Julie Sanford

    Julie Sanford is a Recovery Mentor for wives of alcoholics. She is a wife and a mom of three who found herself in a situation she never wanted to be in: the wife of an alcoholic. After several years of living in chaos, feeling alone, and unseen, she is now using her journey to help other wives of alcoholics navigate their husband's addiction. She came to realize that it was not only her husband that needed recovery, but that she also needed support. In this conversation with Sharon Betters, Julie shares not only her story but hope and encouragement for those in a similar broken place. Julie offers programs and coaching which equip women with the tools and strength needed to navigate their husband’s addiction, without losing themselves in the process (marriedtoaddiction.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 markinc.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 episodes! 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 Fan Mail Support the show

    33 min
  5. Addiction and Hope - A Conversation with Ben Fuller

    MAR 11

    Addiction and Hope - A Conversation with Ben Fuller

    Due to generations of hurt in his family, country music singer Ben Fuller turned to cocaine and alcohol at a young age. He got involved in a devastating drug-fueled relationship which led him to understand better the other side of addiction. Then, he abruptly lost his best friend to a heroin overdose, and his entire outlook on life shifted. In this Help & Hope conversation with Sharon Betters and Danielle Cantler, Ben talks about how a move to Nashville in late 2018 to pursue a career as a country singer transformed his life. He shares how a family friend invited him to church, and, as he walked into the auditorium filled with 3,000 people, he knew one day he would sing “that kind of music” for the rest of his life. Falling face first into his new-found relationship with Jesus, he began writing with a burning desire to share what God did to turn his life around. Today, Ben lives completely sober while sharing his story, which is filled with hope, mercy, and grace. By turning his testimony into songs, he has been rejuvenated with a new passion and mission: to share his story with the world and all who are ready to listen. A few of his best-known songs are Who I Am, He Found ME and If I Got Jesus. Learn more about Ben and his concert schedule at Benfullerofficial.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 markinc.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 episodes! 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 Fan Mail Support the show

    33 min
  6. When Drugs Steal Your Life - A Conversation with Shelley Tribbitt

    MAR 4

    When Drugs Steal Your Life - A Conversation with Shelley Tribbitt

    Is it possible to break free from drugs after a lifetime of addiction? Shelley Tribbitt says yes. After using drugs for over thirty years, Shelley broke free from them, but then had to face the obstacle of the collateral damage that she had done to her family and friends. In this poignant interview, Shelley describes the devastation drug use brought on her family, including the loss of the custody of her children. Her daughter, Bay, joins the conversation, and describes how she reconciled with her mother, and why she never gave in to the temptation of drug use, even though they were readily available. Drug use in our culture is an epidemic. It isn’t just teenagers who fall prey to this dangerous life choice. Shelley’s story reminds us that drugs know no age limits. We are also able to see that reconciliation with estranged family members is possible, though the pathway to reconciliation will be painful and often long. 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/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 episodes! 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 Fan Mail Support the show

    41 min
  7. Helping Your Teens with Same-Sex Attraction - A Conversation with Cooper Pinson

    FEB 25

    Helping Your Teens with Same-Sex Attraction - A Conversation with Cooper Pinson

    No matter how “innocent” the television program or movie, it seems that the entertainment industry is determined to normalize same-sex attraction, starting with the youngest of children. How does a parent help a child navigate sexuality when so many forces come against a biblical worldview? In this interview, Cooper Pinson of Harvest USA offers practical help so that parents can respond with confidence and wisdom as they help their children understand sexual integrity in a sexually broken world. For more resources and practical help in raising your child to understand their sexuality in this very difficult culture, visit The Student Outreach, which is a branch of Harvest USA, a ministry that seeks to help those struggling with sexual sin. Cooper shares more about helping teens with same-sex attraction in this blog post: First Steps: Student and Same-Sex Attraction. 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 episodes! 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 Fan Mail Support the show

    44 min
  8. Same-Sex Attraction: An Interview with an Unlikely Convert - A Conversation with Dr. Rosaria Butterfield

    FEB 18

    Same-Sex Attraction: An Interview with an Unlikely Convert - A Conversation with Dr. Rosaria Butterfield

    Do you have questions about same-sex attraction? Is it wrong? Is it ok? Are you struggling with same-sex attraction personally? Is your child? Chuck and Sharon had the privilege of asking these questions and many more of Dr. Rosaria Butterfield, nationally known speaker and author of Secret Thoughts of an Unlikely Convert. Dr. Butterfield's down-to-earth, compassionate, common-sensical, and biblical approach to same-sex attraction resulted in a conversation that they wish everyone could hear. We live in a culture that challenges us to reexamine long held convictions and decide if what we believe is really scriptural or culturally based. None of us wants to be on the wrong side of the issue of same-sex attraction. People we love and respect are making choices that beg for acceptance and compassion. What must our response be? Chuck and Sharon had the unique privilege of asking this and much more of Rosaria. We hope many will listen with an open heart and mind, hungry for truth, and conclude there are solid biblical answers. 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 Fan Mail Support the show

    1h 2m
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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.

Information

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

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