Episodes

  • When God Seems Silent: Wrestling With Hard Questions in Habakkuk

    When God Seems Silent: Wrestling With Hard Questions in Habakkuk
    Dec 11 2025
    What do you do when God seems silent, evil appears to prosper, and your prayers feel unanswered? In this episode of Bringing Hope and Freedom, Pastor Kirk joins Matt and Holly to unpack the powerful and surprisingly relatable message of the book of Habakkuk.

    Together, they explore:
    ➡️ Why God sometimes appears silent
    ➡️ How free will and God’s justice explain the existence of evil
    ➡️ Why “fairness” isn’t the measure God uses
    ➡️ What it means to wait with faith, humility, and expectation
    ➡️ Why asking hard questions is not weakness—but spiritual growth
    ➡️ How God responds to a “broken and contrite heart”

    Whether you’re questioning, wrestling, or simply wanting to understand God’s justice and timing more deeply, this episode will encourage your faith and broaden your perspective.

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    55 mins
  • Religion vs. Grace: Faith in the Healer, Not the Scale

    Religion vs. Grace: Faith in the Healer, Not the Scale
    Dec 4 2025
    In Episode 9 of Bringing Hope and Freedom, Pastor Kirk, Matt, and Holly tackle the big question: What’s the real difference between religion and true Christian faith?

    Together they unpack how religion focuses on earning God’s approval through rules and merit, while Jesus offers grace, relationship, and a new nature from the start. They explore why salvation isn’t a moving scale you hope to balance, but a finished work of Jesus, calling every believer to receive truth, walk in freedom, and trust the Healer over the fear and the doubt.

    If you’ve ever struggled feeling like you’re “not enough,” or wondered if your faith depends on perfect behavior, this episode will ground, challenge, and encourage you to rest in the One who already paid the price.

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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • Love That Stays: Missions and the Power of Consistency

    Love That Stays: Missions and the Power of Consistency
    Nov 19 2025
    In this moving episode of Bringing Hope and Freedom, Pastor Kirk, Matt, and Holly sit down to talk about the recent missions trip to Prince of Peace Home for Girls in Guatemala — a ministry that has cared for hundreds of orphaned and abandoned children for over 40 years. Pastor Kirk shares powerful stories of heartbreak, redemption, and transformation — including the girl who once refused to engage but returned years later ready to love and trust again. Through laughter, honesty, and tears, the team reflects on what it means to bring the love of Jesus to the most vulnerable and why consistency can break through even the hardest hearts. They also discuss why Abundant Life Ministries believes in active missions — locally and globally — from building wells and feeding families to mentoring youth. This conversation reminds us that true religion isn’t just words—it’s love in action.

    Key Topics:
    • Inside the Prince of Peace Home for Girls in Guatemala
    • Breaking cycles of rejection and trauma with consistent love
    • Why Jesus calls us to care for orphans and widows
    • The eternal impact of short-term missions done with long-term love
    • How serving others changes your own heart and perspective
    • The difference a week of love can make in a lifetime of pain
    If you’ve ever wondered why missions matter or what it really means to love like Jesus, this episode will inspire you to see the world through God’s heart for the lost and the broken.

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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • The Power of Fasting: Obedience, Discipline, and Drawing Closer to God

    The Power of Fasting: Obedience, Discipline, and Drawing Closer to God
    Nov 3 2025
    In this episode of Bringing Hope and Freedom, Pastor Kirk and Matt dive deep into one of the most misunderstood spiritual disciplines — fasting. What does it really mean to fast? Why do Christians fast? And does fasting always have to mean giving up food? Pastor Kirk explains the biblical foundations of fasting, from Joel 2 to Isaiah, showing how fasting is not just about denying ourselves — it’s about turning our hearts back to God, humbling ourselves, and learning obedience through discipline. Matt shares honest questions many believers wrestle with — how to fast properly, how to balance prayer and work, and what it means to live out a spiritual lifestyle of sacrifice and self-control. Together, they explore:

    Key Topics:
    • The difference between corporate and personal fasting
    • Why God desires obedience, not sacrifice
    • How fasting helps break selfishness and pride
    • Building a lifestyle of fasting and prayer
    • How leaders can model spiritual discipline without pride
    • Why fasting positions you to hear God and build character
    This practical and powerful conversation reminds us that fasting isn’t about impressing God — it’s about aligning with Him. When we fast, we silence our flesh so our spirit can truly listen.

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    41 mins
  • Obedience Is Freedom: Trading Control for a New Heart

    Obedience Is Freedom: Trading Control for a New Heart
    Oct 24 2025
    In this episode of Bringing Hope and Freedom, Pastor Kirk and Holly unpack a powerful and often misunderstood topic — obedience. Holly shares her personal story of growing up in a broken home marked by alcoholism and confusion — and how for years she believed obedience to God meant losing joy or becoming restricted. But through encountering Jesus, she discovered the opposite: real obedience is not control — it’s freedom, healing, and a new heart. Pastor Kirk explains the difference between compliance (do what I say or else) and true biblical obedience (a desire birthed from love). They also explore:
    • Why many people unknowingly live in spiritual bondage thinking it’s freedom
    • The impact of generational brokenness and stepping away from toxic environments
    • How God doesn’t need to control you — He wants to heal you
    • The beauty of God giving you a new heart, new desires, and new life
    • Obedience as a get-to, not a have-to
    If you’ve ever wrestled with shame, control, religion, or feeling “not good enough for God” — this conversation will bring clarity, compassion, and real hope.

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    44 mins
  • Legacy, Faith, and the Life of Charlie Kirk

    Legacy, Faith, and the Life of Charlie Kirk
    Oct 8 2025
    In this episode of Bringing Hope and Freedom, Pastor Kirk and Matt reflect on the life and legacy of Charlie Kirk following his tragic death. Together, they explore who Charlie was—not just as a political figure, but as a husband, a Christ-follower, and a man of integrity whose private life matched his public words. From his influence on leaders like Donald Trump and Elon Musk to his dedication to everyday families facing hardship, Charlie’s impact is seen in both the political sphere and in personal testimonies of those he touched. His consistency, faith, and devotion to truth challenged even his opponents and left a mark on a generation. Pastor Kirk and Matt also discuss the role of Turning Point USA, the importance of morality and freedom in society, and how Charlie’s example challenges us to live with faith, integrity, and courage in our own lives. 📖 Key Topics:
    • Who Charlie Kirk was as a Christian, political leader, and individual
    • Why integrity is measured by both public and private life
    • Stories of Charlie’s compassion and faithfulness
    • His influence on leaders and the next generation
    • How his example calls us to live boldly for Christ
    This heartfelt conversation reminds us that while Charlie’s life was cut short, his faith and legacy continue to inspire countless people to stand for truth, live with integrity, and point others to Jesus.

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    38 mins
  • By His Wounds: Healing, Forgiveness, and the Power of the Cross

    By His Wounds: Healing, Forgiveness, and the Power of the Cross
    Oct 1 2025
    In this episode of Bringing Hope and Freedom, Pastor Kirk and Matt unpack a powerful question: What does it really mean that “by His wounds we are healed” (Isaiah 53, 1 Peter 2:24)?
    Is healing found in the beating Jesus endured, or in His death and resurrection? Together, they dive into the significance of Christ’s suffering—His rejection, ridicule, crucifixion, and resurrection—and why all of it matters for our salvation and healing. Pastor Kirk also shares real-life testimonies from church services, where people have experienced miraculous healings, reminding us that Jesus not only saves but still heals today. The conversation also challenges common misconceptions about prayer, forgiveness, and the role every believer has in building God’s Kingdom.

    📖 Key Topics:
    • What “by His stripes we are healed” really means
    • Why Jesus endured suffering, death, and resurrection
    • How the cross represents the penalty of sin
    • Real testimonies of healing in church today
    • Why every believer is called to pray and minister
    • The danger of pride, control, and building our own kingdoms
    This episode is both a theological deep dive and a practical encouragement—pointing us back to the hope, forgiveness, and power we have in Jesus Christ.

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    46 mins
  • Natural Disasters, Faith, and the God Who Redeems

    Natural Disasters, Faith, and the God Who Redeems
    Sep 24 2025
    In this episode of Bringing Hope and Freedom, Pastor Kirk sits down with Holly for a Q&A on a timely and difficult topic: natural disasters. Are floods, earthquakes, and storms signs of God’s judgment? Why does God allow so much suffering? And what should Christians do when faced with tragedy and uncertainty? Together, Pastor Kirk and Holly unpack these big questions, looking at what Scripture says about creation groaning, the impact of sin on the world, and the hope we have in Jesus Christ. They also dive into what it means to live with faith in the end times—not predicting dates, but living every day as if Christ could return tomorrow.

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    29 mins