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Rooted in Hope shares powerful, faith-filled stories from everyday people who have experienced God’s presence in seasons of growth, perseverance, joy, doubt, and breakthrough. From personal testimonies to conversations about purpose, resilience, miracles, and spiritual transformation, this podcast creates a space where listeners can slow down and find encouragement for their own journey.

Immerse yourself in this enchanting tale, the tenth installment of the 12 Make Believe Stories series. Follow the delightful adventures of a Christmas toy bear that brings a touch of nostalgia and whimsy. A heartwarming story that captures the magic of childhood, beautifully narrated by Nan Dodge.

Join the enchanting journey of the Lamb on Wheels, the third installment in the beloved Make Believe Stories series. Crafted in the whimsical workshop of Santa Claus at the North Pole, this charming tale follows toys and dolls as they come to life in toy stores, embarking on exciting games and adventures. Will the Lamb on Wheels discover her special boy or girl? Tune in to find out! - Summary by Nan Dodge

In The Story of a Woolly Dog, the enchanting conclusion to Laura Lee Hopes beloved Make Believe Stories series, we venture into the whimsical world of a department stores toy section. Here, when the lights dim and the hustle of the day fades, the dolls and toys come to life, sharing secrets and laughter under the watchful moon. But come morning, they must freeze in silence, each one dreaming of the special child who will take them home. Join us on this heartwarming journey filled with imagination and friendship. - Summary by Nan Dodge

Join the Candy Rabbit as he awakens one delightful morning to discover that his long-awaited Destiny has arrived! He’s now part of a magical Easter display in the toy shop where he resides, eagerly anticipating the arrival of excited customers. Embark on heartwarming adventures alongside this charming character as he forges new friendships and reconnects with beloved pals. (Summary by Cori.)

After a dismal upbringing on decaying, alien-infested Earth, Emmaline "Cricket" Beatty now lives a charmed life on humanity's new and improved home planet Meeus. The constant vulnerability of the before has given way to the ironclad security of the present. Everything is pretty, organized, predictable. There are no flaws in this new world. When the hospital where Cricket works hosts an intergalactic symposium, she is called upon to translate for the alien guests. She is intrigued to see that a secretive Rix nation has sent a delegate.

She's my best friend's little sister. A single mom who doesn't have time to waste on an older, wounded ex-mercenary. She's off-limits. And yet, I still moved to her hometown. I blame it on the job offer and the therapy I get at one of the top rehab centers for wounded heroes. The truth, though… I came to Whiskey Run because Abby Campbell and her daughter are here.

A new life begins on Coconut Key when Beck and her family and friends are blessed with a beachfront sanctuary after the hurricane damages their side of the island. Although it is a haven where life and love carries on in an unforeseen way, they face a new set of challenges. As Beck rebuilds Coquina House into a beachfront B&B, she finds safety in a new romance. Her daughter, Savannah, learns how to be a mother and lands in a relationship unlike any she’s ever known.

Ever since a traumatic brain injury changed his life, Colter James has kept to himself. He doesn't do small talk. Doesn't do crowds. And certainly doesn't do women. When my sleazy ex starts causing trouble, Colter shows up like a storm—dark, dangerous, and hell-bent on protecting me even if it means breaking all of his rules. Now he's stepping into my world—one quiet gesture, one lingering glance at a time.

Sean "Ax" Hunter is both a former Marine and Sergeant at Arms for the Hounds of Hell MC. His mind works like a twisted hamster wheel. Dates, facts, faces, and memories are all vivid and constant. Nothing holds his attention long, until the night a Georgia storm forces him into an upscale club, and suddenly his attention belongs solely to her.

A few months ago, we danced. We flirted. I've never wanted a woman more. But she was too young for me. Too unguarded. Wide-eyed college girls with curves for days don't end up with possessive bikers that have blood on their hands. Somehow, I found the strength to push her away. Now she's back, walking into my tattoo shop and asking another man to put his mark on her skin. Over my dead body. If she gets inked, it'll be by my hand or no one's. My bad boy biker rep might not match with her sunshine. But I know we belong together, so this time I'm not letting her go.

Pin is a tough biker who knows that all relationships are doomed to fail. Claire is a private investigator who could never commit to one man. But once they meet, sparks fly! The only thing that could separate them is Outlaw Souls and its dark past. Claire is searching for missing children, and she never gives up on a mystery. Even if it means using Pin to spy on the club.

Christian Growth brings you the best Bible messages of Simon Manchester, to help you grow in your faith. Simon is currently serving as a pastor at All Saints Woollahra, and is passionate about teaching God’s word to people at all stages of faith. Listen to more from our Hope Podcasts collection at hopepodcasts.com.au. And send the team a message via Hope 103.2’s app, Facebook or Instagram.

I'm in love with Lucas Blaze, the player grandson of the woman I take care of. I'm nothing like the women he dates, so the chances of him noticing me are slim to none. Until the day he asks me to marry him. Lucas is the youngest Blaze Brother. He works twenty-four seven, and his only use for women is to get his rocks off when he's taking a break from putting his family's liquor brand into every store in the country. I don't mingle in the same high-profile groups, and I sure as heck don't know the first thing about pleasing a man. But to make his Granny happy, Lucas is willing to marry me.

Thirty years ago, two families shared seven magical summers together, vacationing in a shared beach house on the white sands of Destin, Florida. For three months every year, they basked in laughter, love, and endless beachside memories... until a mysterious falling out ended those sun-soaked summers, leaving the families estranged for decades. When that very house—newly renovated and twice the original size—goes up for sale, it sparks an unexpected reunion among the five adults who'd spent their teenage summers there.

As summer settles over Destin, the Summer House welcomes its smallest—and most life-changing—new arrival. For Jonah, learning to be a father means facing the past he tried to outrun… and building a future he never expected. Tessa is navigating a new chapter—one that challenges everything she thought she wanted. And when Kate returns with her teenagers in tow, her rekindled connection with Eli sparks more than just romance. It stirs up questions neither of them is ready to answer.

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When we first encounter the Bible, we are taught its stories—Adam and Eve, Moses and the Red Sea, David and Goliath, Jonah and the whale, and more. When a story lacks the details we crave, we fill in the blanks—with what we've seen in movies, read in books, and been told by our Sunday school teachers. But there's a better way to encounter the whole story of Scripture: uncovering and understanding the ancient world and the people who experienced biblical events.

By 1990, the Berlin Wall had fallen and the East German state security service folded. During 40 years, they had amassed more than a billion pages in manila files detailing the lives of their citizens. Overnight, almost 100,000 Stasi employees, many of them experienced officers with access to highly personal information, found themselves unemployed. This is the story of what they did next.