If God is a God of unity, how come election season sometimes brings out the worst in people?  And Christians, sometimes we are some of the worst of the worst.  How can we, instead, reflect Christlikeness in this election season?  Let's take a look! #mercy #hope #contagioushopepodcast #christianpodcast #freedom #grace #biblestudy #victory#trust#cancer#election

Hope.  The whole world is limping and needs it.  Jesus offers it. #mercy #hope #contagioushopepodcast #christianpodcast #freedom #grace #biblestudy #victory#trust#cancer#election

What do you do when life takes a hard turn the wrong direction?Trust Him more. #mercy #hope #contagioushopepodcast #christianpodcast #freedom #grace #biblestudy #victory#trust#cancer#election

What attributes does David display in this story that make him the man after God's own heart and insure that he will be a great king?  Listen and see! #mercy #hope #contagioushopepodcast #christianpodcast #freedom #grace #biblestudy #victory#trust#cancer#election

In this episode, my precious daughter Phoebe shares some wisdom on what leadership driven by the Holy Spirit can look like.  Tune in and meet her! #mercy #hope #contagioushopepodcast #christianpodcast #freedom #grace #biblestudy #victory#trust#cancer#election

The power is shifting as David's fear of God overtakes his fear of man.  As a result, he is about to become king.  How would extinguishing your fear of man help you? #mercy #hope #contagioushopepodcast #christianpodcast #freedom #grace #biblestudy #victory#trust#cancer#election

What attracts a man of God?  A woman of God, of course!  Let's see how David falls in love with an unsuspecting but very impressive woman in scripture. #mercy #hope #contagioushopepodcast #christianpodcast #freedom #grace #biblestudy #victory#trust#cancer#election

What does it look like to have a healthy respect for authority?  Let's see! #mercy #hope #contagioushopepodcast #christianpodcast #freedom #grace #biblestudy #victory#trust#cancer#election

Lord, please help us to remember that we are secure in You.  Looking at the behaviors in these chapters, insecurity is a real threat to a healthy life in Christ! #mercy #hope #contagioushopepodcast #christianpodcast #freedom #grace #biblestudy #victory#trust#cancer#election

In this unedited and unfiltered episode of Contagious Hope, we discusses in a real way what waiting on the Lord looks like and what a healthy male friendship should look like.  Ladies, make your husbands listen! #mercy #hope #contagioushopepodcast #christianpodcast #freedom #grace #biblestudy #victory#trust#cancer#election

Are you jealous of someone?  Be honest.  Well, look and see in this chapter how Saul's jealousy played out.  Spoiler...it wasn't good and never is.  David, on the other hand, continues to rise in God's plan and favor. #mercy #hope #contagioushopepodcast #christianpodcast #freedom #grace #biblestudy #victory#trust#cancer#election

Wow, what a cool story!  Do you need to take on the giant of sin, death and doubt in your life?  Follow David's lead.  More importantly, follow Jesus! #mercy #hope #contagioushopepodcast #christianpodcast #freedom #grace #biblestudy #victory#trust#cancer#election

Saul is prideful and only half way obedient which translates to disobedience, leaving the door open for David to come in!  Saul did not handle success well.  How will David do? #mercy #hope #contagioushopepodcast #christianpodcast #freedom #grace #biblestudy #victory#trust#cancer#election

What is one of the hardest things for Christians to do?  To wait on the Lord!  In this episode we outline the importance of waiting on the Lord to act and the consequences that can happen if we don't. #mercy #hope #contagioushopepodcast #christianpodcast #freedom #grace #biblestudy #victory#trust#cancer#election

Saul starts the kingship humbly and well.  Samuel reminds Israel that even though they have a new king, they have rejected God as King which may come with consequence. #mercy #hope #contagioushopepodcast #christianpodcast #freedom #grace #biblestudy #victory#trust#cancer#election

Exploring the humble beginnings of king Saul, the first king of Israel...and some weird grand parent names. #mercy #hope #contagioushopepodcast #christianpodcast #freedom #grace #biblestudy #victory#trust#cancer#election

Who is leading you?  Is it a king or the King?  Lord, our desire is for You and You only as our King. #mercy #hope #contagioushopepodcast #christianpodcast #freedom #grace #biblestudy #victory#trust#cancer#election

There is some sin or temptation that is nagging you.  You know exactly what it is.  Let's explore how God can help you find victory over it! #mercy #hope #contagioushopepodcast #christianpodcast #freedom #grace #biblestudy #victory#trust#cancer#election

What does it look like to have the power of the presence of God in your life?  Let's dive in! #mercy #hope #contagioushopepodcast #christianpodcast #freedom #grace #biblestudy #victory#trust#cancer#election

On Memorial Day, this episode briefly discusses how our country was founded on biblical principles and then we continue our Bible study of 1 Samuel, going over chapters 2-3 as we watch Samuel rise in faithfulness to God.  What characteristics did he have that pleased God and how can we get there?  Tune in to see... #mercy #hope #contagioushopepodcast #christianpodcast #freedom #grace #biblestudy #victory#trust#cancer#election