Podcasts by Hope for the Hurting

Angels Around Us - Part 2 from 2023-12-10T11:00

Thank you for joining us for the second part in our "Angels Around Us" series. Today, we will discuss why angels exist, how many angels exist, when and why they were created and their ...

Angels Around Us - Part 1 from 2023-12-03T11:00

For the month of December, we are placing a brief pause on our series, "Finding Truth" to focus on Christmas and, specifically, angelic hosts. In this series, entitled "Angels Aro...

Finding Truth - Church Deception from 2023-11-26T11:00

Thank you for joining us on Hope for the Hurting as we continue our powerful series entitled, "Finding Truth" that will help us gain wisdom and discernment in these dark, deceptive day...

Finding Truth - Political Deception from 2023-11-19T11:00

Thank you for joining us on Hope for the Hurting as we continue our powerful series entitled, "Finding Truth" that will help us gain wisdom and discernment in these dark, deceptive day...

Finding Truth - How to Spot a Liar from 2023-11-12T11:00

Thank you for joining us on Hope for the Hurting as we dive into a powerful, new series entitled, "Finding Truth" that will help us gain wisdom and discernment in these dark, deceptive...

Finding Truth - The Gold Standard for Truth from 2023-11-05T11:00

Thank you for joining us on Hope for the Hurting as we dive into a powerful, new series entitled, "Finding Truth" that will help us gain wisdom and discernment in these dark days. This...

Finding Truth - Overview from 2023-10-29T10:00

Thank you for joining us on Hope for the Hurting as we dive into a powerful, new series entitled, "Finding Truth" that will help us gain wisdom and discernment in these dark days. This...

Parenting Adult Children - Leading by Example from 2023-10-22T10:00

Thank you for joining us for our series on Parenting Adult Children. Many of you have or will soon have adult children so we hope you find these episodes helpful as you navigate this unique stag...

Parenting Adult Children - General Principles from 2023-10-15T10:00

Thank you for joining us for our series on Parenting Adult Children. Many of you have or will soon have adult children so we hope you find these episodes helpful as you navigate this unique stag...

Parenting Adult Children - Finances, Part 2 from 2023-10-08T10:00

Thank you for joining us for our series on Parenting Adult Children. Many of you have or will soon have adult children so we hope you find these episodes helpful as you navigate this unique stag...

Parenting Adult Children - Finances, Part 1 from 2023-10-01T10:00

Thank you for joining us for our new Fall series on Parenting Adult Children. Many of you have or will soon have adult children so we hope you find these episodes helpful as you navigate this un...

Parenting Adult Children - Communication, Part 2 from 2023-09-24T10:00

Thank you for joining us for our new Fall series on Parenting Adult Children. Many of you have or will soon have adult children so we hope you find these episodes helpful as you navigate this un...

Parenting Adult Children - Communication, Part 1 from 2023-09-17T10:00

Thank you for joining us for our new Fall series on Parenting Adult Children. Many of you have or will soon have adult children so we hope you find these episodes helpful as you navigate this u...

Parenting Adult Children - Applications of Biblical Morality from 2023-09-10T10:00

Thank you for joining us for our new Fall series on Parenting Adult Children. Many of you have or will soon have adult children so we hope you find these episodes helpful as you navigate this un...

Parenting Adult Children - Foundations of Biblical Morality from 2023-09-03T10:00

Thank you for joining us for our new Fall series on Parenting Adult Children. Many of you have or will soon have adult children so we hope you find these episodes helpful as you navigate this un...

Parenting Adult Children - Overview from 2023-08-27T10:00:51

Thank you for joining us for this fresh series on Parenting Adult Children. Many of you have or will soon have adult children so we hope you find these episodes helpful as you navigate this uniq...

End Times Series #12 - Armageddon from 2022-04-17T10:00

Our End Times series was originally recorded in January of 2021, and we are re-launching it because it is even more relevant today.  This was one of our most popular series, and I think you...

End Times Series #11 - The Judgment Seat of Christ from 2022-04-10T10:00

Our End Times series was originally recorded in January of 2021, and we are re-launching it because it is even more relevant today.  This was by far our most popular series, and I think you...

End Times Series #10 - The Marriage Supper of the Lamb from 2022-04-03T10:00

Our End Times series was originally recorded in January of 2021, and we are re-launching it because it is even more relevant today.  This was by far our most popular series, and I think you...

End Times Series #9 - The Mark of the Beast from 2022-03-27T10:00

Our End Times series was originally recorded in January of 2021, and we are re-launching it because it is even more relevant today.  This was by far our most popular series, and I think you...

End Times Series #8 - The Two Witnesses and the 144,000 Evangelists from 2022-03-20T10:00

Our End Times series was originally recorded in January of 2021, and we are re-launching it because it is even more relevant today.  This was by far our most popular series, and I think you...

End Times Series #7 - The Abomination of Desolation from 2022-03-13T10:00

Our End Times series was originally recorded in January of 2021, and we are re-launching it because it is even more relevant today.  This was by far our most popular series, and I think you...

End Times Series #6 - World Peace and the Satanic Trinity from 2022-03-06T11:00

Our End Times series was originally recorded in January of 2021, and we are re-launching it because it is even more relevant today.  This was by far our most popular series, and I think you...

End Times Series #5 - The Tribulation Temple from 2022-02-27T11:00

Our End Times series was originally recorded in January of 2021, and we are re-launching it because it is even more relevant today.  This was by far our most popular series, and I think you...

End Times Series #4 - The Revelation of the Anti Christ from 2022-02-20T11:00

Our End Times series was originally recorded in January of 2021, and we are re-launching it because it is even more relevant today.  This was by far our most popular series, and I think you...

End Times Series #3 - The Great Tribulation from 2022-02-13T11:00

Our End Times series was originally recorded in January of 2021, and we are re-launching it because it is even more relevant today.  This was by far our most popular series, and I think you...

End Times Series #2 - The Rapture of the Church from 2022-02-06T11:00

Our End Times series was originally recorded in January of 2021, and we are re-launching it because it is even more relevant today.  This was by far our most popular series, and I think you...

End Times Series #1 - The Signs of the Return of Christ from 2022-01-30T11:00

Our End Times series was originally recorded in January of 2021, and we are re-launching it because it is even more relevant today.  This was by far our most popular series, and I think you...

Introduction to the End Times Series from 2022-01-23T11:00

Today, we are are re-launching our series on the End Times because it is even more pertinent and time sensitive today than it was when we originally recorded it in January of 2021.  The pas...

Ask Dr. Irv from 2022-01-16T11:00

Thank you for joining us for today's episode, which is a little bit longer than usual.  You will definitely get your money's worth in this podcast as Laura asks Dr. Irv some weighty questio...

Discerning the WIll of God - Part 2 from 2022-01-09T11:00

Thank you for joining us for the 2nd half of our podcast on Discerning the Will of God.  As we head into 2022 with our goals, dreams and resolutions, it's important that we seek God's will ...

Discerning the WIll of God - Part 1 from 2022-01-02T11:00

As we head into 2022 with our goals, dreams and resolutions, it's important that we seek God's will for our lives. Which job shoud you take?  Is now a good time to sell your house and move?...

The Most Wonderful Time of the Year from 2021-12-26T11:00

Thank you for joining us for our final Hope for the Hurting podcast for 2021 as we focus on why Christmas really is The Most Wonderful Time of the Year.  It has been a year unlike any other...

Preparing for Christmas from 2021-12-19T11:00

Thank you for joining us for Hope for the Hurting. Today, we focus our attention preparing our hearts for Christmas. Let's set aside the busyness and hustle and bustle of this hectic time of yea...

Christmas - Fact or Fiction? from 2021-12-12T11:00

In today's festive Christmas podcast, we will be discussing some common beliefs about Christmas. But, did they really happen?  Are they Biblically and historically accurate?  Was Jesus...

Fruit of the Spirit - Faithfulness, Gentleness, Self Control - Part 4 from 2021-12-05T11:00

Thank you for joining us for the final episode in our series on the Fruit of the Spirit.  In today's podcast, we are shining the light on Faithfulness, Gentleness and Self Control.  WI...

Fruit of the Spirit - Patience, Kindness, Goodness - Part 3 from 2021-11-28T11:00

Today, we are continuing our study on the fruits of the Spirit as we shine the spotlight on Patience, Kindness and Goodnesss. These fruits are only possibly through the indwelling of the Holy Sp...

Fruit of the Spirit - Joy and Peace - Part 2 from 2021-11-21T11:00

Thank you for joining us as we continue our study on the Fruit of the Spirit.  In these dark and uncertain days, how can we have Joy?  Where do we find Peace?  It seems unattainab...

Fruit of the Spirit - Introduction and Love - Part 1 from 2021-11-14T11:00

Thank you for joining us as we dive into an uplifting new series on the Fruit of the Spirit.  Today, Dr. Irv will give us an overview of what we will be studying in this podcast, and we'll ...

Know Your Authority - Part 4 from 2021-11-07T11:00

Thank you so much for joining us for the fourth and final episode in the Know Your Authority series.  Today, Dr. Irv will help us understand our birthright and identity as children of the M...

Know Your Authority - Part 3 from 2021-10-31T10:00

This third powerful installment in the Know Your Authority Series will focus on Fighting Back againts our Satanic enemies.

Fun Fact:  This episode on Fighting the Enemy, Conquering F...

Know Your Authority - Part 2 from 2021-10-24T10:00

Thank you for joining us for the second episode in our three-part series on Knowing Our Authority as blood bought children of the Most High God. In this podcast, Dr. Irv will discuss the tactics...

Know Your Authority - Part 1 from 2021-10-17T10:00

Thank you for joining us for the first episode in our three-part series on Knowing Our Authority as blood bought children of the Most High God.  As His sons and daughters, we have authority...

Psalm 91 - Part 3 from 2021-10-10T10:00

Thank you for joining us as we finish up our three-part mini series on Psalm 91.  This is such a comforting and encouraging passage of Scripture as we find ourselves surrounded by so many d...

Psalm 91 - Part 2 from 2021-10-03T10:00

Thank you for joining us as we continue our three-part mini series on Psalm 91.  This is such a comforting and encouraging passage of Scripture as we find ourselves surrounded by so many da...

Psalm 91 - Part 1 from 2021-09-26T10:00

Thank you for joining us as we begin a three-part mini series on Psalm 91.  This is such a comforting and encouraging passage of Scripture as we find ourselves surrounded by so many dark, u...

Know Your Enemy - The Flesh from 2021-09-19T10:00

Thank you for joining us for our final episode in the Know Your Enemy series.  Today, we are taking a look at "The Flesh" and how our flesh, also known as our sin nature or the enemy within...

Know Your Enemy - The World from 2021-09-12T10:00

Thank you for tuning in to Hope for the Hurting. Today, we are continuing our series on "Know Your Enemy," and we will be shining the white hot spotlight of truth on the The World as a whole. &n...

Know Your Enemy - False Teachers from 2021-09-05T10:00

Thank you for joining us for the next podcast in the "Know Your Enemy" series. In this episode, Dr. Irv is naming names as he calls out several false teachers and the false doctrines they are te...

Know Your Enemy: False Teachings - Scientism from 2021-08-29T10:00

Thank you for joining us for Hope for the Hurting.  In this episode, we delve into Scientism.  What is it?  What does the Bible say about it? And, how should we view science and s...

Know Your Enemy - False Teachings - Transgenderism from 2021-08-22T10:00

Thank you for joining us for another power packed episode of Hope for the Hurting.  Transgenderism is another false teaching that is snaking it's ways into society through the school system...

Know Your Enemy - False Teachings - CRT from 2021-08-15T10:00

Have we got a power packed podcast for you today!  We are diving into the dark an divise ideology of CRT that is snaking its way into all aspects of our society.  It is particulary tar...

Know Your Enemy - Hell - Part 2 from 2021-08-08T10:00

Thank you for tuning in to Hope for the Hurting.  We are in perilous and uncertain times, and the evil and darkness is intensifying.  As the world plunges deeper into godlessness and d...

Know Your Enemy - Hell - Part 1 from 2021-08-01T10:00

Thank you for tuning in to Hope for the Hurting.  In this podcast, Dr. Irv and Laura discuss two of the greatest enemies of all time: death and hell. We will discuss some common false teach...

Know Your Enemy - Demons from 2021-07-25T10:00

Thank you for joining us for the second in our 5 part series on Know Your Enemy.  In this episode, Dr. Irv discuss the very real presence of demons in this world. We see their influence on ...

Know Your Enemy - Satan from 2021-07-18T10:00

In a previous series, we learned about the armor of God and how to prepare for battle against the enemy.  Before we head into that battle, it's critical to know the enemy, and there are sev...

Prayer - An Inside Look Into the Heavenly Realms from 2021-07-11T10:00

Thank you for joining us for the third and final episode in our series on prayer.  Today, Dr. Irv will draw back the curtain and provide an inside look into what happens in the heavenly rea...

Prayer - Activating Spiritual Armies from 2021-07-04T10:00

Thank you for joining us as we discuss how we enter the spiritual realm through the portal of prayer and activate spiritual armies to battle the dominion of darkness.  If that sounds intens...

Armor of God - Prayer: The Courage to Fight the Battle from 2021-06-27T10:00

Thank you for joining us for this final episode in the Armor of God series as we discuss how to use use our spiritual armor in battle through the power of prayer.  Prayer is the portal to t...

Armor of God - Sword of the Spirit from 2021-06-20T10:00

Thank you for joining us for the seventh episode in the Armor of God series. Today's piece of battle gear is my favorite, the Sword of the Spirit. Every other piece of armor is used to defend us...

Armor of God - Helmet of Salvation from 2021-06-13T10:00

Thank you for joining us for the sixth episode in the Armor of God series. Today, we will learn how to place the Helmet of Salvation securely over our heads to protect our minds from satanic ass...

Armor of God - Shield of Faith from 2021-06-06T10:00

Thank you for joining us for the fifth episode in the Armor of God series. Today, we will discuss how we can take up the Shield of Faith to fight off fear and the flaming arrows of doubt, defeat...

Armor of God - Shoes of Peace from 2021-05-30T10:00

Thank you for joining us for the fourth episode in the Armor of God series. Today we are discussing the Shoes of Peace and what it means to have "feet that are shod with the Gospel of Peace." Ju...

Armor of God - The Breastplate of Righteousness from 2021-05-23T10:00

Thank you for joining us for our third episode in the Armor of God series. Today we are discussing the Breastplate of Righteousness. Just as a Roman soldier's breastplate was critical in protecting...

Armor of God - The Belt of Truth from 2021-05-16T10:00

Thank you for joining us for our second episode in this new series on the Armor of God.  Today we are discussing the Belt of Truth.  It is a crucial piece of our spiritual armor as we ...

Armor of God - Introduction from 2021-05-09T10:00

Thank you for joining us for our first episode in this new series on the Armor of God.  Today, Dr. Irv will provide an overview of the armor, briefly touch on each piece and explain the rea...

End Times Series #17 - Question and Answer from 2021-05-02T10:00

Thank you for joining us these past 17 weeks as we've studied the End Times together.  The purpose of this series is to explain what the Bible says about the events that will unfold during ...

End Times Series #16 - The New Jerusalem & Eternity Future from 2021-04-25T10:00

Thank you for joining us on this intense journey through the End Times. In this final episode in the series, Dr. Irv provides a glimpse of what the New Jersualem will look like and what eternity...

End Times Series #15 - The Great White Throne Judgment from 2021-04-18T10:00

Today's episode is a doozy!  Dr. Irv will share some insight on the final days of the End Times.  (Thank you, Jesus, that it is coming to an end!)  We will be discussing The Great...

End Times Series #14 - The Millennium from 2021-04-11T10:00

We are definitely ready for some good news!  And, in the 14th episode in our series on the End Times, we learn about Christ's Millennial reign on earth.  Where will you be during that ...

End Times Series #13 - The Return of Christ from 2021-04-04T10:00

Thank you for joining us for our the 13th episode in our series on the End Times.  Up until this point, the events of the end times have been distressing - dark, evil and terrifying.  ...

Are You Conflict Avoidant? from 2021-01-05T02:40:20

Many people shy away from conflict, but that approach may be damaging their relationships.  In this episode of Hope for the Hurting, Dr. Irv discusses some of the reasons people avoid confl...

The Hope of Christmas from 2020-12-20T11:00

In today's show, we discuss how to find peace and hope amidst the chaos and uncertainty swirling around us.  Jesus also lived in very stressful and uncertain times during His time on earth,...

The Truth About Lying from 2020-12-13T11:00

Lying is an epidemic these days.  It's so prevalent in politics, the mainstream media, social media platforms and even in our day to day conversations.  

How do we hit the reset...

Emotional Intelligence from 2020-12-06T11:00

Do you know what your EI or EQ is?  In this episode, Dr. Irv explains those terms and give us the good news and the bad news.  The bad news is that some of us are not naturally wired t...

Give Thanks from 2020-11-29T11:00

In this episode, Dr. Irv discusses why it is so important to be thankful, especially during difficult and trying times.  He shares why God is worthy of our thanks and the different types of...

Ten Proven Strategies for Dealing with Anger from 2020-11-22T11:00

In light of all we've endured in 2020, who doesn't struggle with anger and frustation?  Join us for this great episode as Dr. Irv walks us through Ten Proven Strategies for Dealing with Ang...

God's Prescription for Anxiety from 2020-11-15T11:00

In these tense, uncertain times, we all struggle with stress and anxiety.  In this episode, Dr. Irv provides some Biblcial insight on how to cope with anxiety and find peace amidst the most...

Holding the Line and Standing with President Trump from 2020-11-09T00:36:55

In this episode of Hope for the Hurting, we discuss why it is vital for all of us who voted for President Trump to hold the line, turn off the main stream media and fraudulent news outlets and s...

Did you Just Diss Me? from 2020-11-08T11:00

In this episode, Dr. Irv discusses several "disses" that each of us encournter and how to deal with those emotionally charged interactions.  His advice will help you navigate the inflammato...

Seven Healing Phrases from 2020-11-01T11:00

In this episode, Dr. Irv discusses seven phrases that will go a long way toward healing hurting relationships.  These phrases can be used in romantic relationships as well as within familie...

Responding to John Piper from 2020-10-30T03:24:56

In this episode, Dr. Irv responds to John Piper's article on his objections to President Trump.  He provides a counter argument on why President Trump needs the support of every Christian v...

Why Trump from 2020-10-25T10:00

In this episode, Dr. Irv will discuss his many reasons for voting for President Trump for re-election on November 3rd and why he believes every Christian has a responsiblitity to vote their valu...

Whack-a-Mole Living from 2020-10-18T10:00

In this episode, Dr. Irv talks about "Whack-a-Mole Living."  That is living from crisis to crisis, and he discusses ways to break out of this unhealthy, toxic pattern.  Please join us!...

Healthy Relationships from 2020-10-11T10:00

In this episode, Dr. Irv differentiates between healthy and unhealthy relationships and provides guidance on how we can improve our current relationships and qualities to look for in future relatio...

Christians and Politics from 2020-10-04T10:00

What do you know about the presidential candidates?  

Do you understand the diferences between the Republican vs. the Democratic party platforms?  

Should Christians vote...

Why Hope is Essential from 2020-09-27T10:00

September is Mental Health Awareness month.  In this episode, we discuss how depression and suicide have spiked since the start of COVID and  what we can do to combat this growing epid...

Responding to Wokeness from 2020-09-20T11:00:26

In light of the civil unrest in our nation, Dr. Irv defines some of the new terms we are hearing and explains what it means to be "Woke." He also discusses the Black Lives Matter movement and provi...

Hope for the Hurting - Teaser 2 from 2020-09-13T13:00

Introduction to our new podcast and a brief summary of our first episode - Defining Defiant Words and Responding to Wokeness

Hope for the Hurting - Teaser 1 from 2020-08-30T13:00

Introduction to Hope for the Hurting Podcast and General Overview of our Mission and Topics for the first four episodes.