Welcome to the podcast ministry of Our Resolute Hope. Join this weekly conversation with Pastor Frank Friedmann, his sidekick John Russin, and others as we consider God’s great love and matchless grace in Jesus Christ. Walk with us as we learn more about the Way, the Truth, and the Life --- Jesus! Choose Hope! Choose Jesus!
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Who is God: Joshua, Yeshua, Jesus (Part 1)
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34:48Warrior. Shepherd. Leader. Man of deep faith in God. All these, and more, describe Joshua, a stunning type of the ultimate Yeshua, the Lord Jesus Christ.By Frank Friedmann and John Russin
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We may wander and stray, but the heart of El Shaddai toward us never changes. When we choose to live face to face with Him, He promises to make us complete and to supply all our needs, so that we lack nothing.By Frank Friedmann and John Russin
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This name, above all others, shows the heart of our all-sufficient God toward His children. When we are weak and vulnerable, He is our nurturing, comforting El Shaddai, the One Who promises to meet all our needs.By Frank Friedmann and John Russin
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Safety, welfare, contentment, and completeness are all wrapped up in the word peace. When God gives us His peace, He gives us the Person of Peace, Jesus Christ. And through Him, we can cast our concerns in the lap of our God and enjoy His rest.By Frank Friedmann and John Russin
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Come, let’s reason together. That’s the compassionate invitation from our Lord to safely share all our sins and struggles with Him. He will show us the truth about our circumstances and, through that truth, empower us to live lives that honor Him.By Frank Friedmann and John Russin
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Knowing God as Adonai changes us. Receiving Him as sovereign leads to a vulnerable transparency between God and his children, where we recognize our total inadequacy but move forward with a bold trust of His strength in us.By Frank Friedmann and John Russin
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Sovereign. Ruler. Master. All these define Adonai (Lord). We use this name for God a lot. But like Abram, we often don’t fully appreciate its meaning until we find ourselves in difficult circumstances we can’t manage on our own.By Frank Friedmann and John Russin
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As covenant maker, Yahweh promises to do it all for us. He leads, guides, and blesses us, and all we need do is believe and follow. And when we do, He revives our soul, enlightens our eyes, and makes our hearts rejoice.By Frank Friedmann and John Russin
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Intimacy, Fellowship. Communion. A life shared with those He created. These words barely begin to describe Yahweh and His desires for a relationship with us. He describes Himself as I am, our present-tense God.By Frank Friedmann and John Russin
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Our God works to recreate us spiritually, offering us what we need most: a new heart and a new spirit. Creating the heavens was handiwork for Him, but He had to roll up His sleeves and bare His arm to secure our salvation.By Frank Friedmann and John Russin
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Our Creator is infinite, beautiful, and mysterious. While we might see Him as distant and uninterested, the very opposite is true. He is always active on our behalf, inviting us to draw ever closer and know Him more.By Frank Friedmann and John Russin
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All authority to judge now belongs to Jesus, Who demonstrates the same wisdom, discernment, and understanding as the Father. Jesus judges pass-fail: do you have the Son or not?By Frank Friedmann and John Russin
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God alone has the authority, the right and power, to judge. Only He has the discernment, understanding, and wisdom to judge rightly every time.By Frank Friedmann and John Russin
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Defender and protector are attributes of our warrior God. But sometimes He fights for us in different ways, motivating then inviting us to join Him in His plans then empowering us to play key roles in His kingdom.By Frank Friedmann and John Russin
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When we’re surrounded by enemies, feeling vulnerable and powerless, our Shepherd God has prepared His table for us. He offers His rest, peace, and blessing no matter what we might face.By Frank Friedmann and John Russin
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Green pastures and still waters sound great, but what about the dark valleys? Psalm 23 shows us that, no matter where we are, the Person of Peace - Jesus Christ – is always with us.By Frank Friedmann and John Russin
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Psalm 23 is the Lord’s job description as our Shepherd. It describes all He does to address the parts of our lives that interfere with the expression of His life in us.By Frank Friedmann and John Russin
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Pastor Frank continues his visit with Jim Welch. His ministry, Real Restoration, rescues trafficked, sexually exploited, and at-risk girls from danger, and guides them toward a new journey of life (RealRestoration.org).By Frank Friedmann and John Russin
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Pastor Frank’s guest is Jim Welch, director of Real Restoration. Active in Nepal, Bhutan, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Uganda, and Kenya, this ministry rescues trafficked, sexually exploited, and at-risk girls from danger, and guides them toward a new journey of life (RealRestoration.org).By Frank Friedmann and John Russin
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Pastor Frank visits with Brian Miller, founder of Global Transformation Ministries in Medellín, Colombia. The ministry rescues children from the streets, victims of sex trafficking, and exploited girls (TMinistries.orgBy Frank Friedmann and John Russin
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In this second of two-interviews, Pastor Frank continues his conversation with JimBob Norman, missionary at New Song Mission in Nicaragua (NewSongNica.org).By Frank Friedmann and John Russin
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In this two-part series, Pastor Frank interviews JimBob Norman. A native of North Carolina, JimBob now ministers at New Song Mission in Nicaragua (NewSongNica.org).By Frank Friedmann and John Russin
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Our wise and loving Father knows precisely what to prune, when to prune, and how to prune things from our lives so that we can bear just the right amount and type of fruit He intends.By Frank Friedmann and John Russin
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The parable of the barren fig tree captures the attributes of our Vinedresser Father. He is focused, patient, determined, protective, and longsuffering, willing to do all He can so that we’ll bear fruit.By Frank Friedmann and John Russin
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Suffering is a strong foundation for friendship. It was true for Abraham, God’s friend. It’s true for us too, as we share in the sufferings of our Friend, Jesus Christ.By Frank Friedmann and John Russin
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Our Friend God is without equal. He loves, accepts, encourages, and supports us at all times. And we experience His Friendship most fully when we go through adversity.By Frank Friedmann and John Russin
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Our Husband God is like no other. He hears and understands us. He always makes us feel special. He believes in and trusts us. He provides everything we need. And He is always there for us.By Frank Friedmann and John Russin
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The Bible provides stunning insights into an often-overlooked aspect of God’s revealed identity: Husband. He not only made us, but He treasures us and adorns us with His glory.By Frank Friedmann and John Russin
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As His bride, we are responsible: to grow in the knowledge of God, our Bridegroom; to receive Him as Lord and allow Him to meet our needs as He sees fit; and to trust and yield to Him as our very Life.By Frank Friedmann and John Russin
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Intimacy. Acceptance. Dependence. Trust. Celebration. Love. Peace. Joy. Enthusiasm. Security. Giving. Receiving. Knowing. All these are facets of the relationship that is ours to enjoy – today – as the bride of Christ.By Frank Friedmann and John Russin
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Light describes our basic identity, who we are in Christ. Facing certain adversity from those who love darkness, we’re to let our light shine, consciously choosing to step into the world’s darkness and shine the light of our Savior Jesus, Who indwells us.By Frank Friedmann and John Russin
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Salt defines how we’re to interact with a fallen world. More that just a preservative and a seasoning, we’re to boldly proclaim Jesus to the world. We’re an aroma of death to the perishing but a fragrance of life to those who are being saved.By Frank Friedmann and John Russin
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In this second of two interviews, Pastor Frank continues his conversation with David Gregory, speaker, teacher, and author of The Rest of the Gospel and the New York Times bestseller, Dinner With A Perfect Stranger.By Frank Friedmann and John Russin
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In this two-part series, Pastor Frank interviews David Gregory, speaker, teacher, and author of The Rest of the Gospel and the New York Times bestseller, Dinner With A Perfect Stranger.By Frank Friedmann and John Russin
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God never told us to save our world or rescue society. That battle will leave us frustrated, confused, and angry. We must cling tightly to our Father and to His promise that He is in control and is working out ALL things according to His perfect plan.By Frank Friedmann and John Russin
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Part 5. Keeping Faith in a Frightening World
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25:22Economic crises. Wars and threats of war. Climate. Rioting. Racial tension. Corruption. Crime. Rising suicide rates. Believers everywhere ask, “What can we do?” Paul told us in Colossians 3:2 to set our minds on things above, not on things that are on the earth.By Frank Friedmann and John Russin
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While recognizing our fleshly characteristics is an important first step, we must follow it with corresponding Scriptural truths from Father’s Word. Continually renewing our minds with these truths will enable us to resist the enemy and stand against his attacks.By Frank Friedmann and John Russin
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Temptations to sin are offered to us by our enemy, who often masquerades as us and makes it difficult to recognize his voice. To spot the lies, we must understand and embrace the truth about i) who we are in Christ and ii) our fleshly weaknesses that make us vulnerable.By Frank Friedmann and John Russin
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Effective spiritual warfare hinges on four keys that Christians must master if they wish to live in freedom: i) Recognize the condemning thought; ii) Refuse that thought; iii) Reckon (consider) themselves dead to sin and alive to God; and iv) Rest in Jesus.By Frank Friedmann and John Russin
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Spiritual warfare bears no resemblance to what’s depicted in the media. It’s not a power struggle, with good and evil battling and the victor undecided. It’s a truth struggle, with the veracity of Father’s Word proving false all of the enemy’s lies.By Frank Friedmann and John Russin
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Life in the Majors. An Interview with Paul Byrd (Part 4)
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32:55In this final episode of the series, Frank and Paul Byrd discuss what came next after retiring from baseball, including the launch and focus of Byrdhouse Ministries (thebyrdhouseministries.com).By Frank Friedmann and John Russin
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Life in the Majors. An Interview with Paul Byrd (Part 3)
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37:25In this continuing series, Frank explores other aspects of Paul Byrd’s faith walk, including his marriage and family and his decision to retire from professional baseball.By Frank Friedmann and John Russin
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Life in the Majors. An Interview with Paul Byrd (Part 2)
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36:29Frank continues his conversation with Paul Byrd, major league pitcher and author of Free Byrd, a book that details his faith in Christ, his struggles with pornography, and other personal topics.By Frank Friedmann and John Russin
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Life in the Majors. An Interview with Paul Byrd (Part 1)
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28:29Pastor Frank launches a four-part series with Paul Byrd, major league All-Star pitcher and long-time friend of the ministry.By Frank Friedmann and John Russin
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Antidote For My Anxiety. An Interview with Joshua Gordon (Part 2)
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32:17Pastor Frank, Dr. John, and Joshua Gordon discuss how the church often stigmatizes those who suffer with anxiety, and they chart a path forward through intimate dependance on Father.By Frank Friedmann and John Russin
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Antidote For My Anxiety. An Interview with Joshua Gordon (Part 1)
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34:54Guest Joshua Gordon discusses his long struggle with anxiety and how Father inspired to him to develop his book.By Frank Friedmann and John Russin
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The Believer’s Identity. Soldier (Part 10)
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32:17Often overlooked as a piece of armor, continual watchful prayer is a formidable weapon during times of spiritual warfare. It is mighty to tear down spiritual strongholds and it sharpens our discernment into both the wiles of our enemy and the needs of those around us.By Frank Friedmann and John Russin
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The Believer’s Identity. Soldier (Part 9)
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32:14To stand against our enemy, we need the helmet of salvation and the word of God. The first gives us understanding into who we are in Christ, which protects how we think, feel, and choose. The other enables us to parry his cunning lies with the sword of the Spirit, Jesus Christ.By Frank Friedmann and John Russin
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The Believer’s Identity. Soldier (Part 8)
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30:31The most adaptable piece of our armor is the shield of faith. Our faith doesn’t just deflect the enemy’s flaming darts; it extinguishes them. Positioning this shield correctly, that is, trusting God in every circumstance, we can minimize the suffering we receive at the hands of our enemy.By Frank Friedmann and John Russin
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The Believer’s Identity. Soldier (Part 7)
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26:08As soldiers, we must always be prepared to do battle with the enemy. Our readiness depends on understanding the gospel of peace. This gospel is more than just forgiveness of our sins: it’s a comprehensive change in how we feel, think, and choose, a totally new way to live in Him.By Frank Friedmann and John Russin
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