Hope for the Hurting

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 unique stage of life. During this series, we are looking at several aspects of the relationship between parents and their adult children - morality, communication, finances and how to lead by example.

In today's podcast, we are looking at the volatile topic of finances as it pertains to parenting adult children. When do we offer to help them? When is it appropriate to step back, coach them from the sidelines and allow them to figure out financial stressors for themselves?

Next week, we will continue our discussion on finances and look at some practical applications.

If you have questions, comments or topic ideas, please email Dr. Irv at hopewellcounsel@gmail.com

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 unique stage of life. During this series, we will look at several aspects of the relationship between parents and their adult children - morality, communication, finances and how to lead by example. In today's podcast, we are looking at how to apply the communication skills we learned about in last week's podcast.

Next week, we will discuss finances in parenting our adult children. When do we offer to help them? When is it appropriate to step back, coach them from the sidelines and allow them to figure out financial stressors for themselves?

If you have questions, comments or topic ideas, please email Dr. Irv at hopewellcounsel@gmail.com

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 unique stage of life. During this series, we will look at several aspects of the relationship between parents and their adult children - morality, communication, finances and how to lead by example. Communication is the topic of today's episode.

Next week, we will discuss the practical application of communicating with our adult children. We will focus on key areas like family meetings and loving each other well by learning and speaking each other's primary love language.

If you have questions, comments or topic ideas, please email Dr. Irv at hopewellcounsel@gmail.com

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 unique stage of life. During this series, we will look at several aspects of the relationship between parents and their adult children - morality, communication, finances and how to lead by example. In today's episode, we are focusing on the practical applications of what it looks like to parent our adult children with Biblical morality.

Next week, we will discuss the topic of communication as it pertains to parenting our adult children.

If you have questions, comments or topic ideas, please email Dr. Irv at hopewellcounsel@gmail.com

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 unique stage of life. During this series, we will look at several aspects of the relationship between parents and their adult children - morality, communication, finances and how to lead by example. In today's episode, we focus on the foundations of Biblical morality that is so critical to raising and nurturing healthy relationships with God-fearing children and grandchildren.

Next week, we will continue the series on Parenting Adult Children as Dr. Irv shares the practical applications of what it looks like to parent our adult children with Biblical morality.

If you have questions, comments or topic ideas, please email Dr. Irv at hopewellcounsel@gmail.com

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 unique stage of life. During this series, we will look at several aspects of the relationship between parents and their adult children - morality, communication, finances and how to lead by example. Today's episode is a full overview of the series to whet your appetite for more valuable insight from Dr. Irv in the weeks ahead.

If you have questions, comments or topic ideas, please email Dr. Irv at hopewellcounsel@gmail.com

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, can sabotage our walk with Christ, make us vulnerable to temptation and set us up to be easy prey for Satanic attacks.

If you have questions, comments or topic ideas, please email Dr. Irv at hopewellcounsel@gmail.com

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.  What did Jesus mean when He said to be "in the world but not of it?"  How do we live a righteous life in an ever growing evil world?  Dr. Irv will answer these questions and provide some key takeaways to help you successfully battle Satan and live victoriously in this dark age.

Next week, we will wrap up our "Know Your Enemy" series as we take a look at The Flesh, another key area Satan uses in his attack against Christ followers.  If you have questions, comments or topic ideas, please email Dr. Irv at hopewellcounsel@gmail.com

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 teaching that are leading people astray. Dr. Irv also provides insight on how to discern false teachers and avoid being deceived.

Next week, we will look at how Satan is manifesting himself in this world, how his agenda impacts every aspect of our lives and how his evil plan for mankind has ramped up significantly over the past three years.

If you have any questions, comments or suggestions for future episodes, please email Dr. Irv at hopewellcounsel@gmail.com

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 scientific viewpoints as believers in Jesus Christ?  Dr. Irv will answer all of these questions in today's podcast.  

Next week, we will be looking at false prophets, and there are plenty to choose from in these dark days.  Dr Irv will be calling them out and naming names.  You will not want to miss it!

If you have any questions, comments or suggestions for future episodes, please email Dr. Irv at hopewellcounsel@gmail.com

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, social media, news and, likely, your children and grandchildren's peers.  Transgenderism is a vicious assault on God's design for the family and sexuality. In this podcast, Dr. Irv defines transgenderism, walks us through what the Bible says about it and provides us with strong tools to stand our ground and push back.

Next week, Dr. Irv and Laura will discuss another insidious false teachings that is quite pervasive, especially over the past three years with the release of the virus.

If you have any questions, comments or suggestions for future episodes, please email Dr. Irv at hopewellcounsel@gmail.com

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 targeting our children through the public school system, and parents are outraged!  Dr Irv and Laura unpack the origins of CRT, shine the light on it's divisive nature and share how this Leftist indoctrination actually teaches hate and racism.  Please join us to learn more about CRT and share, share, share so we can rise up together, stand against it and stop this brainwashing of our children and grandchildren.

Next week, Dr. Irv and Laura will discuss other insidious false teachings that, unfortunately, are pervasive amongst Christians and in many mega churches.  

If you have any questions, comments or suggestions for future episodes, please email Dr. Irv at hopewellcounsel@gmail.com

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 depravity, we find ourselves asking, "When is God going to intervene and do something? When is God going to save His people from this wicked world and punish those who hate Him?"  Dr. Irv will provide some answers to those questions.  

Then, we will switch gears onto the glorious topic of Heaven, and how we can bypass hell to be united with Jesus for all of eternity in that amazing place He is preparing for all who have trusted Him as their Lord and Savior.

If you have any questions, comments or suggestions for future episodes, please email Dr. Irv at hopewellcounsel@gmail.com

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 teachings regarding death and hell that have no basis in Scripture. Dr. Irv will will provide a sobering look at what hell is really like.  Next week, we will wrap up the second half on the topic of Hell before we move on to false teachings and false teachers.

If you have any questions, comments or suggestions for future episodes, please email Dr. Irv at hopewellcounsel@gmail.com

Thank you for joining us for the second in our 10 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 our world growing bolder and more evil every day.  So, how do we fight back?  

Our podcast is entitled, Hope for the Hurting, and this series may not seem very hopeful.  However, true hope and freedom comes with knowing who the enemy is and then being equipped with every tool and resource needed to defeat him.  When we claim our authority in the name of Jesus to conquer Satan and his demonic army, we will overcome!  There is hope in knowing Jesus has provided everything we need to live courageous, victorious lives.  We hope you can join us for us for each of these podcasts.

If you have any questions, comments or suggestions for future episodes, please email Dr. Irv at hopewellcounsel@gmail.com

In our previous series, "So, What's the Difference?", we studied the key differences between Biblical Christianity and many of the major world religions. We thought it would be wise to follow up with the "Know Your Enemy" series that originally aired in 2021.

The first step to defeating our enemy is understanding who he is and how he operates.  Today, we are specifically focusing on our arch nemesis, Satan.  We hope you can join us for us for each of these podcasts because satan isn't our only enemy. As followers of Jesus Christ, we have several enemies, and Dr. Irv will shine the light of God's Word on each of them.

If you have any questions, comments or suggestions for future episodes, please email Dr. Irv at hopewellcounsel@gmail.com

Thank you for joining us for the grand finale in our series, "So, What's the Difference?" We've been comparing Biblical Christianity to several dominant world religions. This episode puts the bow on our series as we shine the light of God's Word on the formation of a One World Religion.

The OWR is already forming and starting to take center stage on the global scene. In this podcast, Dr. Irv and Laura will look at the inner workings of the OWR, how it will rise to global prominence and how it will play into end times prophecy and pave the way for the Anti-Christ. We will see how true Biblical Christianity differs from the OWR and share some practical steps Bible-believing Christians can take to protect themselves from the deception.

Please join us next week as we begin a new series entitled, "Know Your Enemy," which will be a great follow up to this episode on the rise of a one world religion. You won't want to miss it!

If you have any questions, comments or suggestions for future episodes, please email Dr. Irv at hopewellcounsel@gmail.com

Thank you for joining us for our series "So, What's the Difference?" where we have been comparing Biblical Christianity to several dominant world religions. This is part 11 in our 12 episode series. In this podcast, we are comparing the light of Biblical Christianity to the darkness of Wicca (aka Witchcraft).

Although this is a dark and oppressive topic, "God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind." - II Timothy 1:7

Dr. Irv will share his research on the main differences between the God of Christianity and the god Wiccans worship and expose some of their beliefs regarding God, Jesus, humanity, reincarnation, sex and salvation. In addition, we will proclaim the hope found in Jesus and share how to be free from the bondage of this suffocating false religion by surrendering our lives to Jesus Christ, who died and rose again to redeem us from Satan's clutches.

Throughout this series, we will use the standard of the Bible as our authentic currency to detect counterfeit faiths and religious beliefs.

Please join us next week for our final episode in the "So, What's the Difference?" series as we look at the rise of a one world religion and how that religion plays into End Times prophecy. You won't want to miss it!

If you have any questions, comments or suggestions for future episodes, please email Dr. Irv at hopewellcounsel@gmail.com

Thank you for joining us for our series "So, What's the Difference?" where we have been comparing Biblical Christianity to several dominant world religions. This is part 10 in our 12 episode series. In this podcast, we are comparing Biblical Christianity to Evolutionism.

You may have been taught that evolution is a scientific theory, but Dr. Irv will explain why it actually falls under the category of "religion." In today's podcast, we will discuss the origin of evolution, the four major principles evolutionists believe and the vast difference between the masterful design of a Sovereign Creator and a haphazard, random explosion.

Throughout this series, we will use the standard of the Bible as our authentic currency to detect counterfeit faiths and religious beliefs.

Please join us next week as we compare Biblical Christianity and Wicca (Witchcraft).

If you have any questions, comments or suggestions for future episodes, please email Dr. Irv at hopewellcounsel@gmail.com

Thank you for joining us for our series "So, What's the Difference?" where we have been comparing Biblical Christianity to several dominant world religions. This is part 9 of our 12 episode series, and today we are comparing Biblical Christianity to Post-Modernism.

Dr. Irv will shed some light on the belief system of post-modernism. We will discuss what it is and how it originated. We will also discuss the four major principles of post-modernism so you can clearly identify and refute it against the truth of God's Word.

Throughout this series, we will use the standard of the Bible as our authentic currency to detect counterfeit faiths and religious beliefs.

Please join us next week as we compare Biblical Christianity and Evolutionism.

If you have any questions, comments or suggestions for future episodes, please email Dr. Irv at hopewellcounsel@gmail.com

Thank you for joining us for our series "So, What's the Difference?" where we have been comparing Biblical Christianity to several dominant world religions. Today's podcast is our eighth episode in this series, and we are comparing Biblical Christianity to Mormonism.

We'll look at the history and founder of Mormonism and why it is the fastest growing cult in America, adding over 300,000 converts every year (even many Protestant Christians). We'll also look at the celebrities who identify as Mormons, and Dr. Irv will review five of their major teachings and how those teachings differ significantly from Biblical truth.

Throughout this series, we will use the standard of the Bible as our authentic currency to detect counterfeit faiths and religious beliefs.

Please join us next week as we compare Biblical Christianity and Post-Modernism.

If you have any questions, comments or suggestions for future episodes, please email Dr. Irv at hopewellcounsel@gmail.com

Thank you for joining us for the our series "So, What's the Difference?" where we have been comparing Biblical Christianity to several dominant world religions. Today's podcast is the seventh episode in this series, and we are comparing Biblical Christianity to Jehovah's Witnesses.

Today, we'll look at how the cult of Jehovah's Witnesses started, what they believe and why they are so aggressive with their evangelism pursuits. We'll also look at the celebrities who identify as Jehovah's Witnesses and how you should respond to them if they show up on your doorstep.

Throughout this series, we will use the standard of the Bible as our authentic currency to detect counterfeit faiths and religious beliefs.

Please join us next week as we compare Biblical Christianity and Mormonism.

If you have any questions, comments or suggestions for future episodes, please email Dr. Irv at hopewellcounsel@gmail.com

Thank you for joining us for the our series "So, What's the Difference?" where we have been comparing Biblical Christianity to several dominant world religions. Today's podcast is the sixth episode in this series, and we are looking at the chief differences between Biblical Christianity and Buddhism. Dr. Irv is naming names. We'll look at numerous celebrities and influencers who are self-declared Buddhists, and discuss the many ways Buddhism has infiltrated our western culture, which was founded on Judeo Christianity. Dr. Irv will reveal the eight major tenets of Buddhism or the eight-fold path to enlightenment, and explain why so many people have embraced this false religion.

Throughout this series, we will use the standard of the Bible as our currency to detect counterfeit faiths and religious beliefs.

Please join us next week as we compare Biblical Christianity and Jehovah's Witness.

If you have any questions, comments or suggestions for future episodes, please email Dr. Irv at hopewellcounsel@gmail.com

Thank you for joining us for the fifth installment in our "So, What's the Difference?" series.  In today's podcast, we'll discuss the main differences between Biblical Christianity and Hinduism.  We'll look at the origins of Hinduism, their caste system and significant differences surrounding God, our core beliefs, the person of Jesus Christ, sin and salvation. Dr. Irv will share his research and reveal how many elements of the Hindu religion have slowly and subtly worked their way into our country, communities and even some of our homes.

Throughout this series, we will use the standard of the Bible as our currency to detect counterfeit faiths and religious beliefs.

Please join us next week as we compare Biblical Christianity and Buddhism.

If you have any questions, comments or suggestions for future episodes, please email Dr. Irv at hopewellcounsel@gmail.com

Thank you for joining us for the fourth episode in our "So, What's the Difference?" series.  In today's podcast, we'll discuss the key differences between Biblical Christianity and Islam.  These two religions both have roots tracing back to Abraham, but just like Ishmael and Isaac were constantly at odds with each other, the two nations that emerged from them are also constantly attacking one another. Dr. Irv will share his research on the key differences between the two largest religions in the world, Christianity and Islam.

Throughout this series, we will use the standard of the Bible as our currency to detect counterfeit faiths and religious beliefs.

Please join us next week as we compare Biblical Christianity and Hinduism.

If you have any questions, comments or suggestions for future episodes, please email Dr. Irv at hopewellcounsel@gmail.com

Thank you for joining us for the third part in our new series entitled, "So, What's the Difference?"  In today's podcast, we'll discuss the key differences between Biblical Christianity and Judaism.  The two religions are far more similar than they are different, but Dr. Irv will point out four prominent doctrinal disagreements between these two major belief systems.

Throughout this series, we will use the standard of the Bible as our currency to detect counterfeit faiths and religious beliefs.

Please join us next week as we compare the top two religions in the world:  Christianity and Islam.

If you have any questions, comments or suggestions for future episodes, please email Dr. Irv at hopewellcounsel@gmail.com

Thank you for joining us for the second episode in our new series entitled, "So, What's the Difference?"  In today's podcast, we'll discuss the chief differences between Biblical Christianity and Roman Catholicism.  Roman Catholicism is structured and formal, which is a draw for many people, but some of their beliefs are unusual and not based on Scripture.  We will take a look at which beliefs are Biblically sound and which are man made and based on tradition.

Throughout this series, we will use the standard of the Bible as our currency to detect counterfeit faiths and religious beliefs.

Please join us next week as we look at Christianity vs. Judaism.

If you have any questions, comments or suggestions for future episodes, please email Dr. Irv at hopewellcounsel@gmail.com

Thank you for joining us for the introduction to our new series entitled, "So, What's the Difference?"  In today's podcast, we'll learn about the basics of Biblical Christianity as we take a look at the essential doctrines that are non-negotiables for authentic followers of Jesus Christ.  

Throughout this series, we will use the standard of the Bible as our currency to detect counterfeit faiths and religious beliefs.  

Please join us next week as we look at Christianity vs. Roman Catholicism.

If you have any questions, comments or suggestions for future episodes, please email Dr. Irv at hopewellcounsel@gmail.com

Thank you for joining us for the final episode in our series, "Who is Jesus Christ?" In this episode, we'll take a more in depth look at what eternity future will look like as Jesus Christ reigns as our Savior and King over all nations.  Dr. Irv will discuss the River of the Water of Life, the curse destroyed and the great invitation of Jesus Christ to the unsaved who need Him.

Next week, we are kicking off a new series entitled, "So What's the Difference?"  In this series, we will take a careful look at the main differences between Christianity and several other world religions. Please join us!

If you have any questions, comments or suggestions for future episodes, please email Dr. Irv at hopewellcounsel@gmail.com

Thank you for joining us for a change of pace on Hope for the Hurting.  Today, Laura's mom, Elsie Woolf, joins the podcast to speak about the Asbury Revival, which is rapidly spreading around the globe and the Jesus Revolution movie.  These are two big news stories that are a glimmer of hope in a very dark and fallen world. Elsie has researched these events, and we've invited her to share what she has learned with our audience.

Next week, we will wrap up our series, "Who is Jesus Christ?" as we look at eternity future and the majestic reign of King Jesus. Then, we will dive into a new series entitled, "So, What's the Difference?" where we will compare Biblical Christianity to several major world religions including Roman Catholicism, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism and others. It will be very educational, and we hope you can join us.

If you have any questions, comments or suggestions for future episodes, please email Dr. Irv at hopewellcounsel@gmail.com

Thank you so much for joining us for the first of two parts on the Eternity Future of Jesus Christ.  In today's podcast, we will look at Jesus as the Lord of all who will return to earth to deliver the kingdom to His Father for all eternity.  We will take a look at the new heaven and earth, referred to as the New Jerusalem, and Dr. Irv will address the following questions:

1.  Who populates the New Jerusalem?

2.  How is the New Jerusalem described in the Bible and is it a cube or a pyramid?

3.  What will life be like in the New Jerusalem?

Next week, we will close out our series "Who Is Jesus Christ?" with the second half on the Eternity Future of Jesus Christ. Please join us!

If you have any questions, comments or suggestions for future episodes, please email Dr. Irv at hopewellcounsel@gmail.com

Thank you so much for joining us for one of the last remaining episodes in our series, "Who is Jesus Christ?"  Today, we turn our focus to the Millennial Reign of Jesus Christ.  He will enter through the Golden Gate in Jerusalem and establish His rightful place on the throne where He will reign on earth for one thousand years.  During this time, there will be no war, no violence and no injustice.  There will just be perfect peace as the lion lays down with the lamb, and we worship our triumphant Savior, Jesus Christ!

Next week, we will jump into the final topic in this series - the Eternity Future of Jesus Christ.  What will eternity with Jesus look like?  What will He be doing? What will we be doing? Dr. Irv will delve into this topic and share the answers to those questions and many more.  Please join us!

If you have any questions, comments or suggestions for future episodes, please email Dr. Irv at hopewellcounsel@gmail.com

Thank you for joining us for part eight in our "Who is Jesus Christ?" series.  In this podcast, we will learn about the Judgments of Jesus Christ.

Jesus Christ will return two times, once for the believers and a second time for unbelievers. There will also be two judgements, one for belivers and another for unbelievers.  Believers will stand before Christ to give an account of what they have done for Him and His Kingdom during their time on earth and willl be given rewards accordingly.  Unbelievers will give an account for what they have done and will need to answer to God for why they rejected His Son, Jesus Christ.  

Dr. Irv will take a deep look at what the Bible says about each judgment. We will share how you can know for certain that your name is written in the Lamb's Book of Life so you can stand confidently before the Holy God knowing that your sins have been paid for with the precious blood of Jesus.

Next week, we will take a further look at the King in the Temple and Christ's thousand year reign on earth. Please join us!

If you have any questions, comments or suggestions for future episodes, please email Dr. Irv at hopewellcounsel@gmail.com

Thank you for joining us for the seventh episode in our series entitled, "Who is Jesus Christ?"  In this podcast, we discuss the Rapture and Return of Jesus Christ.

Jesus Christ promises to return for His bride. He is calling His bride to Himself, and He will return with her to reign during the Millennium. Are you ready for His return?  Will you join Him in the air during the rapture or will you be left behind?  If you have any doubts regarding your standing with Christ, please listen to this podcast.  We share the plan of salvation and how you can know for certain that you are His and He is yours.

Next week, we will take a look at Jesus, the King of Kings and Lord of Lords, returning to His temple to rule the earth for 1,000 years. Please join us!

If you have any questions, comments or suggestions for future episodes, please email Dr. Irv at hopewellcounsel@gmail.com

Thank you for joining us for the 6th part in our series entitled, "Who is Jesus Christ?"  Today we take a look at the Intercession of Jesus Christ as High Priest.

Jesus Christ is the very heart of Christianity. He came to earth, died a barbaric death on a cross to pay the price for our sins and reconcile us to a Holy God, and He rose again defeating the curse of sin and death.  Now, He has entered the Holy of Holies as our High Priest and intercedes for us before the Almighty God. That is awesome news!

Next week, we switch gears and look with great anticipation at the Rapture and Return of Jesus Christ. Please join us!

If you have any questions, comments or suggestions for future episodes, please email Dr. Irv at hopewellcounsel@gmail.com

Thank you for joining us for the 5th part in our series entitled, "Who is Jesus Christ?" We are eager to discuss the Resurrection of Jesus Christ in this podcast!

Jesus Christ is the very heart of Christianity. The entire reason He came to earth was to die on a rugged cross to pay the price for our sins and reconcile us to a Holy God. But, that wasn't the end of the story. He conquered sin and death when He rose again on the third day, and because of his victory over death, we have the hope of eternal life when we receive Him as our Lord and Savior.

Next week, we will take a look at the Intercession of Jesus Christ as our High Priest who has entered the Holy of Holies and continuously pleads our case before the Almighty God. Praise the Lord for His awesome power and love for us! Please join us!

If you have any questions, comments or suggestions for future episodes, please email Dr. Irv at hopewellcounsel@gmail.com

Thank you for joining us for the 4th part in our series entitled, "Who is Jesus Christ?"  Our focus today is on the death and burial of Jesus Christ.

Jesus Christ is the very heart of Christianity. The entire reason He came to earth was to die on a rugged cross to pay the price for our sins and reconcile us to a Holy God. That's right. His heavenly job description was to come to earth and die a brutual, inhuamane death for people who mocked and hated him, and He knew it before he took the job, and chose to fulfill the role anway! That is incomprehensible.

Today's podcast is not for the faint of heart. It is difficult to hear how our precious Savior was viciously beaten and crucified, but it is important to remind ourselves of the great price He paid to save us and how infinitely much He loves each of us.

Next week, we switch gears and look at the exhilirating account of Christ's resurrection and victory over sin and death!  Praise the Lord for His awesome power and love for us! Please join us!

If you have any questions, comments or suggestions for future episodes, please email Dr. Irv at hopewellcounsel@gmail.com

Thank you for joining us for the 3rd part in our series entitled, "Who is Jesus Christ?"  Our focus today is on the Earthly Ministry of Jesus Christ - His birth, His baptism, His miracles and His teaching.  His life was amazing.  His life was regulated by Old Testmanet prophecy.  Being God, He knew how He was to minister to the masses, how He would be betrayed by a friend, how He would die and how He would be resurrected. ASTONISHING! Nothing was by chance. His life was purposeful and intentional.

Next week, we will take a look at Jesus Christ's death and burial, and in two weeks, we will focus on His magnificient resurrection.  Please join us!

If you have any questions, comments or suggestions for future episodes, please email Dr. Irv at hopewellcounsel@gmail.com

Thank you for joining us for Hope for the Hurting. We kicked off the New Year with a 10-part series entitled, “Who Is Jesus Christ?” Today’s podcast is the second episode in that series. Our prayer is that this series will strengthen your faith, cause you to fall deeply in love with Jesus and fuel a fire within you to share your love and faith with others.

Today's focus is on all the many prophecies about Jesus that were predicted in the Old Testamanet and fulfilled in the New Testament.  Dr. Irv will share how many prophecies were fulfilled about Jesus and what the statistical odds are to have that many prophecies fulfilled about the same person.

This is a fascinating and heavily researched podcast. The proof of Jesus' existence and that He is the Son of the Most High God is undeniable. Please listen and share it with your friends and family. 

If you have any questions, comments or suggestions for future episodes, please email Dr. Irv at hopewellcounsel@gmail.com

Happy New Year and thank you for joining us for Hope for the Hurting.  As we head into a new year, we are also kicking off a new series entited, "Who Is Jesus Christ?"  Whether you are questioning your faith, searching for answers on your spiritual journey or looking to grow deeper in your walk with Christ, this series will be a great resource.  In today's podcast, Dr. Irv will provide proof for Christ's earthly existence as we discuss the secular attestation of the person of Jesus Christ.

Next week, we will continue this new series on "Who Is Jesus Christ?" Please join us as we grow together in our understanding of who Jesus is and the sacrifice He made to atone for our sins and offer us the free gift of salvation when we submit to His authority and put our faith in Him.

If you have any questions, comments or suggestions for future episodes, please email Dr. Irv at hopewellcounsel@gmail.com

This is our final podcast in the "Angels Around Us" series, and it is the most thrilling one yet!  We are looking at the angels who interacted with Joseph, Mary and the shepherds at the time of Jesus' spectacular birth that first Christmas night. We pray this podcast brings you joy as we learn how much God loves us. He loves us so much that He sent His one and only Son to be born in a lowly manger and, ultimately, to die on the cross for our sins. And, He conquered sin and death when He rose again on the 3rd day! 

This is a wonderful day to celebrate His birth and to embrace Him as your Lord and Savior.  We will share how you can make that crucial decision at the end of this podcast.

Next week, we will discuss spiritual health goals for the new year.  Please join us!

Today's podcast is the 4th in our 5-part series entitled, "Angels Around Us." This is an exciting episode because we are sharing real life stories of angelic encounters.  Thank you for joining us, and thank you to those of you who shared your powerful angel stories with us.  We pray this podcast will encourage you and help you realize how much God loves you and protects you with his angelic armies, especially during your most difficult and dire circumstances.

Next week, we will wrap up our series on angels as we celebrate the angels who were actively on the scene at the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Please join us!

Thank you for joining us for the 3rd of our 5-part series entitled, "Angels Around Us."  In today's podcast, we will take a deeper look into angelic involvement in our lives and on the earth.  God sent angels to be examples for us.  Angels carry out some of God's plans, both bringing joyful news and glad tidings and also doling out judgment and destruction on the wicked. Angels were created to glorify God, and they are not to be worshipped.  Only God is worthy of our worship and devotion.  We will discuss all of these topics and more on today's show.

Next week, we are looking for some audience participation! If you or someone close to you has had an angelic encounter, please share it with us! You can send your angel stories to us via email at hopewellcounsel@gmail.com or text it to (612) 499-3744. 

We would be honored to share your story next week on Hope for the Hurting.

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 unique role in God's soverign plan for humanity. We hope you can join us for us for each of these eye opening podcasts.

Next week, we will continue our study on angels as we take a look at how God used angels throughout the Bible to carry out His plans, how they can inspire and encourage us in our faith journey and what angels look like.

If you have any questions, comments or suggestions for future episodes, please email Dr. Irv at hopewellcounsel@gmail.com

Thank you for joining us as we embark on a new series entitled, "Angels Around Us."  In this series, we will discuss the characteristics and power of angels, their part in God's sovereign plan for humanity, and we will take a look at various angel sightings throughout the Bible.  There is a lot to discuss and a lot to ponder. 

Next week, we will dive into part 2 in "Angels Around Us" as we discuss why angels exist, how many angels exist and when and why they were created. We hope you can join us for us for each of these insightful shows.

If you have any questions, comments or suggestions for future episodes, please email Dr. Irv at hopewellcounsel@gmail.com

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 realms when we pray.  

Next week, we will begin a new series entitled, "Know Your Enemy," and we will specifically be focusing on our arch nemesis, Satan.  We hope you can join us for us for each of these episodes.

If you have any questions, comments or suggestions for future episodes, please email Dr. Irv at hopewellcounsel@gmail.com

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 intense, it is!  The Bible tells us that there is a spiritual battle raging all around us.  Prayer is the portal to the spiritual battlefield, and God's word is our sword against the enemy.

Next week, we will take an inside look on what happens in the heavenly realm when we pray.  We hope you can join us for us for each of these episodes.

If you have any questions, comments or suggestions for future episodes, please email Dr. Irv at hopewellcounsel@gmail.com

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 the spiritual battlefield.  This is how we fight our battles - in prayer, fully protected by the armor of God and wielding our Sword of the Spirit/the Word of God against the enemy of our soul.  

Today's topic is also the bridge to our next mini series on Prayer.  Next week we will discuss how prayer is used to activate spiritual armies, and the following week we will take an inside look on what happens in the heavenly realm when we pray.  We hope you can join us for us for each of these episodes.

If you have any questions, comments or suggestions for future episodes, please email Dr. Irv at hopewellcounsel@gmail.com

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 from Satan's attacks.  Today, we are going on the offensive as we learn how to take up and wield the Sword of the Spirit, our only offensive weapon against the enemy.  The battle we are in is not of this world. There is a war raging in the heavenly realms, and we need to pierce the darkness by memorizing and boldly proclaiming God's word and having it at the ready when Satan moves in to attack.

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 assaults. Christ has already won the war against Satan through His redemptive work on the cross and His miraculous resurrection.  We just need to stand firm and use the armor God has given us as his children to hold the line against Satan's attacks.