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.
Episodes
Q&A with Haley & Dustin – Episode 12
August 8, 2024
In this episode, Haley and Dustin answer questions that listeners have submitted. They discuss how to cope with depression, practical do’s and don’ts for helping others struggling with mental health issues, as well as tips for reigniting your relationship with God during a spiritually dry season of life.
Dealing with Perfectionism – Episode 11
August 1, 2024
Do you ever feel like nothing you do is ever good enough? Like you can never meet the high expectations you set for yourself or the impossibly high standards others have placed on you?
In this episode, Haley and Dustin discuss common characteristics and causes of perfectionism, along with practical steps to break free from perfectionistic tendencies. If you struggle with perfectionism, people-pleasing, or legalism, be encouraged – there is grace for you.
How Chrystal Evans Hurst Found Hope in Christ – Episode 10
July 25, 2024
Special guest Chrystal Evans Hurst joins Haley and Dustin to share her story of how she found hope while being a single mom and trying to figure out God’s plan. It’s an encouraging conversation with helpful insights of how the Lord puts all the puzzle pieces of life together to guide us toward our purpose and calling.
Guilt, Shame & God’s Grace - Episode 9
July 17, 2024
The gospel declares we are completely forgiven in Christ. Yet, we often struggle with a sense of guilt and shame – and it impacts our lives, decisions, and our walk with the Lord.
In this episode, Haley and Dustin break down the difference between guilt and shame, along with the difference between true guilt and false guilt. With personal stories and biblical insights, they share practical steps on how to break free from guilt and shame and live in the freedom of God’s grace.
How Greg Stier Found Hope in Christ – Episode 8
July 11, 2024
Special guest Greg Stier, founder of Dare2Share Ministries, joins Haley and Dustin to share his incredible story of how he found hope in Christ amidst a violent and chaotic childhood. After radically changing Greg’s life, the Lord moved powerfully through his whole family. Greg also shares how the Lord called him to start Dare2Share ministries to equip and mobilize teens to share the gospel.
Finding Your Purpose in Life – Episode 7
July 4, 2024
Why am I here? What is my purpose? What does God want me to do? These can feel like big, overwhelming questions.
In this episode, Haley and Dustin break down the difference between purpose and calling, along with common setbacks and misconceptions we face when finding our purpose. With personal stories, biblical insights, and practical questions, Haley and Dustin share how to find and fulfill God’s purposes for your life.
Overcoming Your Fears with Faith - Episode 6
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 Senior Vice President, Ministry Operations. 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.
Disclaimer: Information, resources, and products provided by Hope for the Heart (HFTH), whether in print or electronic forms, and/or as part of any direct or affiliated website, Learning Management System, or social media platform, are general in nature and are not intended to provide or be a substitute for advice, consultation or treatment with a duly licensed mental health practitioner or other medical professional. Alert: Given the sensitive nature regarding many of the topics and issues that HFTH addresses, individuals should be aware of potential emotional and/or psychological reactions that may arise due to current or past traumatic experiences, and therefore take any appropriate precautions to safeguard one’s overall wellbeing. This information and these resources and products are intended to provide practical faith-based guidelines and biblical principles for balanced living and are not a replacement for medical advice. Professional services should be pursued whenever necessary and/or appropriate.
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