Hope Talks
A New Podcast from Hope for the Heart
Hope Talks is a weekly podcast where hosts Haley Scully and Dustin Anderson share with you what the Bible says about real life issues with compassion, warmth, and wit.
With decades of experience in counseling, writing, training, and serving in ministry, Haley and Dustin will share stories and insights to help you apply God’s Word to everyday challenges like anxiety, grief, anger, abuse, marriage, parenting, and more.
So you have every reason for hope, for every challenge in life.
Because hope means everything.
Ways to Listen/Watch
Episodes
Overcoming Your Fears with Faith - Episode 6
Thursday June 27, 2024
Fear often holds us back from saying or doing the things that God has called us to do. In this episode, Haley and Dustin discuss how fear can impact our lives and walk with the Lord. With personal stories and biblical insights, they also share practical steps on overcoming fear and how fear can be an opportunity for greater faith and dependence on the Lord.
How to Manage Your Anger – Episode 5
Thursday June 20, 2024
What do you do when you’re angry? How do you get it under control? In this episode, Haley and Dustin share how you can uncover the roots of your anger and provide practical steps from God’s Word on how to manage your anger.
Decision Making and Discerning God’s Will – Episode 4
Thursday June 13, 2024
What do you base your decisions on, and how do you discern God’s will for your life? Sometimes, we make decisions based on fear, guilt, shame … or what feels right, what has worked in the past, or what others want. In this episode, Haley and Dustin discuss these pitfalls and provide helpful insights from God’s Word on handling regret and unintended consequences of our choices and how to make decisions that honor the Lord.
Normalizing Hope in a Broken World – Episode 3
Thursday June 6, 2024
Haley and Dustin discuss the concept of normalizing hope – how hope is normal to the Christian life. We can sometimes focus on our struggles and difficulties so much that we forget about the hope available to us in Christ. Haley and Dustin share a few practical insights from Scripture on what it means to live with hope amidst life’s challenges.
How June Hunt Found Hope in Christ – Episode 2
Thursday June 6, 2024
Special guest June Hunt, founder of Hope for the Heart, joins Haley and Dustin to share her story of how she found hope in Christ amidst a difficult and turbulent childhood. June also shares how the Lord used her to then share hope with others who were struggling and in despair and how hope is vital to the Christian life.
Welcome to Hope Talks with Haley Scully and Dustin Anderson - Episode 1
Thursday May 30, 2024
Welcome to Hope Talks! In this pilot episode, you’ll meet hosts Haley Scully and Dustin Anderson as they discuss what the podcast is about and what you can expect each week. You’ll hear their stories of finding hope in Christ and how you can find helpful resources through the ministry of Hope for the Heart.
Hope Talks Podcast - Trailer
Friday May 17, 2024
Have you ever hoped for something, but it didn’t happen? Did you hope for the wrong thing? Was God not faithful? What is hope? How does it work? And why does having hope matter so much to our well-being?
Have a Question for Haley and Dustin?
Each week, we’ll be addressing what God’s Word says about real life issues. If you have a question on a specific struggle or topic, let us know and we’ll try to address your question on the podcast or through our ministry resources.
About the Hosts
Haley Scully, MA, is a speaker, author, and trainer and has been with Hope for the Heart since 2011. She currently serves as the Vice President of Strategic and Ministry Projects. She began her work in our onsite counseling programs and moved into international ministry where she has delivered training in over 30 countries. She manages initiatives, develops partnerships, coordinates resources, and provides basic counseling, coaching, and care ministry training for church leaders and parachurch organizations around the world. Haley earned her degree in Communications from Oklahoma State University and Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Counseling from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. She is passionate about connecting hurting hearts to hope in Christ and application of God’s Word to their everyday lives.
Dustin Anderson, ThM, is the Director of Communications at Hope for the Heart. He began his work at Hope for the Heart as a writer, developing content for the 100-topic Keys for Living Library. He now oversees the content strategy and communications of the ministry. He earned his Master of Theology degree in Pastoral Theology & Practice from Dallas Theological Seminary. A member of Providence Church in Frisco, TX, he has served in various lay counseling, recovery, and small group ministries for over 15 years. Dustin is passionate about helping people accept God’s grace and apply God’s Word. Native to Wisconsin, Dustin loves cold weather, cooking, and spending time with his wife and three daughters.
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