How did even the man after God's own heart fall into sexual temptation and what does that mean for us?

Matthew 6:33 says...But seek first His Kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you as well.  Great, but what "things" will be added?  This episode looks at what it looks like to live in the benefits and bl...

What are you grieving?  The truth is many of us are grieving something?  What is the healthiest way to grieve?  Let's explore.

In this episode, 8 weeks from Denise meeting Jesus, the kids weigh in on grief, lamenting and mama...and there's some laughter too!

In this sacred episode, I remember my sweet wife who has now gone on to be with Jesus.  And I give insight into what is helpful and not so helpful when ministering to someone who is grieving.

Have you ever wondered what about David made him the man after God's own heart?  Let's explore!

It is so important to fear God.  But that doesn’t mean being afraid of Him.  So what’s the difference?  Let’s explore!

Is there someone in your life you need to reconcile with or someone who just annoys you?  Christians weren't made for these type of stagnant relationships.  Let's lean in to how God can help us fix this!

Sometimes God shows up in a way where all we can say is, "Wow, this is just God being God!"  Listen to how He did this in our lives and expect that He can do it in yours!

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? ...

Hope.  The whole world is limping and needs it.  Jesus offers it.

What do you do when life takes a hard turn the wrong direction?Trust Him more.

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!

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!

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?

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.

What does it look like to have a healthy respect for authority?  Let's see!

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!

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!

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.

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!

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?

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.

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.

Exploring the humble beginnings of king Saul, the first king of Israel...and some weird grand parent names.