Best Road Map To Hope Podcasts (2025)

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When Life Feels Too Much and Too Tough 31:10

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Send us a text What do you hold on to when the bottom drops out twice? We sit down with our friend Linda Blechinger to trace a path through two life-altering storms: a shocking cancer diagnosis that led to years of agony, and the sudden onset of her husband Dan’s stage four lymphoma during the first terrifying weeks of COVID. Linda kept leading as …

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Pancreatic Cancer 30:13

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This week we are talking about Pancreatic cancer. This is a type of cancer that begins as a growth of cells in the pancreas. The pancreas lies behind the lower part of the stomach. It makes enzymes that help digest food and hormones that help manage blood sugar. The most common type of pancreatic cancer is pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma. This typ…

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God and Sinners Reconciled: The Deep Theology behind 'Hark the Herald Angels Sing' 19:44

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Jesus didn’t just come to teach us or inspire us; He came to reconcile us to God. In this Advent episode, Nicole explores Hark! The Herald Angels Sing—one of the most beloved Christmas hymns—and reveals how richly it is woven with Scripture. With more than 34 direct biblical references, Charles Wesley’s hymn is far more than a seasonal melody; it i…

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Start Small, Stay Faithful: How Everyday Obedience Builds a Lifetime of Impact 27:16

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In this special bonus episode of How to Study the Bible, author and podcaster Carol McLeod joins Nicole to talk about falling in love with Scripture, walking with the Holy Spirit, and staying faithful in every season. From early-morning verse memory at her kitchen table, to decades of quiet service before writing her twentieth book, Carol reminds u…

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Not all Christians will make it to heaven 37:55

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In episode 122 of the Eyes on Jesus Podcast, Tim and Drew tackle one of the most sobering teachings of Jesus: not everyone who thinks they’re a Christian will enter the Kingdom of Heaven. We break down why cultural Christianity is dangerous, why belief alone isn’t enough, and how Jesus' words in Matthew 7 call every believer to examine the authenti…

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Diabetes Type 1 & 2 25:01

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This week we discuss diabetes mellitus, a group of diseases that affect how the body uses blood sugar (glucose). Glucose is an important source of energy for the cells that make up the muscles and tissues. It's also the brain's main source of fuel. The main cause of diabetes varies by type. But no matter what type of diabetes you have, it can lead …

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O Come O Come Emmanuel - Songs of the Advent Season 18:39

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“That deep ache you feel isn’t something to fix—it’s a holy longing for the Savior your soul was made to know.” In this special Advent series kickoff, Nicole Unice invites listeners to rediscover the heart of one of the most beloved Christmas hymns, O Come, O Come Emmanuel. With a blend of Scripture, history, and reflection, Nicole explores how thi…

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Breaking the Silence, November 30, 2025 59:32

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Breaking The Silence with Dr Gregory Williams Guests, Dr Bob and Tammy Cranston - Authors of "The Blank Journal" This week's Special Guests are back by popular demand for another edition of "Breaking the Silence." Dr. Bob and Tammy Cranston are each authors of several books, but recently authored "The Bank Journal" together. This book will bring in…

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Replay- Context Matters: Top Misused Bible Verses... and some sayings that aren't even in the Bible 46:15

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Originally released 10/2/24- Ep70- Top Misused Bible Verseshttps://eyesonjesuspodcast-shop.fourthwall.com/In this episode, we discuss the dangers of misquoting Bible verses and address common sayings often mistaken for biblical scripture. We emphasize the importance of understanding the context in which Bible verses were written and highlight speci…

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Mast Cell Activation Syndrome MCAS 53:44

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Mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS) is when you have unexplained episodes of severe symptoms like swelling, diarrhea, vomiting, flushing and itching. Unlike allergies that happen with a specific exposure, MCAS episodes happen without a clear trigger. In some cases, mast cell activation can cause anaphylaxis, a severe allergic condition that can be…

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Kingdom Breaking Through: Hope at the End of the Story - Daniel 12 19:03

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“Suffering never has the final word; resurrection does.” This week, Nicole wraps our study of Daniel by tracing the shift from history to “end of the age” prophecy (Daniel 11:36–12:13). We explore the final clash between human arrogance and divine authority, the promise of resurrection, and how followers of Jesus live as citizens of an unshakable K…

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Breaking the Silence, November 23, 2025 57:53

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Breaking The Silence with Dr Gregory Williams Host, Dr. Gregory Williams talks about everything he is thankful for in his life as well strategies for handling holiday stressBy [email protected] (Author)

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Navigating the power of social media for church growth, with Brady Sticker- founder of Church Candy 54:39

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In this special episode of the Eyes on Jesus Podcast, Drew and Tim sit down with Brady Sticker, founder of Church Candy Marketing, the agency helping over 1,000+ churches reach new families with targeted digital outreach. Brady shares the strategies behind churches seeing 20–50 first-time guests EVERY month, the spiritual tension of using social me…

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Lung Cancer 29:00

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Lung cancer is the third most common cancer in the U.S. It's caused by harmful cells in your lungs growing unchecked. Treatments include surgery, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, radiation and targeted drugs. Screening is recommended if you're at high risk. Advances in treatments have caused a significant decline in lung cancer deaths in recent years. …

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The Empire Devours Its Own — Power, Corruption, and the Faithful Remnant - Daniel 11 17:14

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“Every empire eventually turns inward—what’s built on pride always devours itself.” In Daniel 11, prophecy and history collide as Nicole Unice walks listeners through one of the most complex and detailed chapters in Scripture—a 400-year panorama of rising and falling empires from Persia to Greece to the early Seleucid rulers. This chapter exposes t…

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A Road Map for Pain: Permission to Grieve and Courage to Heal 43:54

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Send us a text What does trust look like when the answer you begged for doesn’t come? We sit with Linda Blechinger as she walks us through the radiant, brief life of her son DJ, born with multiple heart defects, and the unflinching choices that shaped their family’s faith. From a quiet hospital room and a first reading of Psalm 91 to a living room …

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Should Churches Delete Their Social Media? Should you? 50:26

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In this powerful episode 120 of the Eyes on Jesus Podcast, Drew and Tim tackle a question that’s dividing many church leaders today: Should churches delete their social media? Is it a modern-day mission field—a place to reach the lost where they already are—or a minefield filled with distraction, comparison, and temptation? Tim argues that social m…

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Home Eye Safety 9:51

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Did you know that about half of all eye injuries happen right at home? Home activities that can injure your eyes include: Cleaning. Chemicals like bleach in household cleaning products cause 125,000 eye injuries each year. Home Improvement. Screws, nails and hand tools can launch into the air—and into your eyes. Power tools can also send wood chips…

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Can We Know What’s Really Happening in the Spiritual Realm? - Daniel 10 19:36

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“Healthy theology affirms the spiritual realm without obsessing over it. Faith keeps us grounded when the unseen feels overwhelming.” In Daniel 10, the curtain between heaven and earth is pulled back, revealing an unseen world of spiritual activity. As Daniel receives a new vision and encounters a radiant messenger, we’re reminded that God’s purpos…

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Breaking the Silence, November 9, 2025 56:03

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Breaking The Silence with Dr Gregory Williams Guest, Rusty Austin - Former Reality TV Producer and Author of "An Awesome Bird: The Pelican" This week's Special Guest will be Rusty Austin. After over 35 years as a successful TV producer of hit shows including: Hell's Kitchen, Survivor, COPS, Big Brother and many more, Rust turns his attention on chi…

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Why Evangelism Still Matters: Ray Comfort on the Urgency of the Gospel 45:33

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In this episode 119, hosts Drew and Tim sit down with world-renowned evangelist Ray Comfort to discuss the urgency of sharing the gospel in today’s culture. Ray opens up about what drives him to reach the lost, the eternal stakes behind every soul, and how the Word of God continues to transform lives. From practical evangelism tips to spiritual dis…

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Breaking the Silence, November 3, 2025 1:01:50

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Breaking The Silence with Dr Gregory Williams Guests, Dr Bob and Tammy Cranston - Authors of "The Blank Journal" This week's Special Guests will be Dr. Bob and Tammy Cranston. They are each authors of several books, but recently authored "the Blank Journal" together. This book will bring inspiration to everyone on how to overcome grief, set new lif…

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Change the Outcome with Nutrition & Exercise 51:20

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This week we discuss changing the outcome of your health with nutrition & exercise. Our guest today is Dr. James Thompson, the author of Fearless Wellness and a passionate advocate for transformational change. He completed medical training 35 years ago and has dedicated my career to empowering others to live healthier, more fulfilling lives. He ex…

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How Daniel Prayed and What the “Seventy Weeks” Really Meant - Daniel 9 19:47

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"Real prayer doesn’t stop at personal confession. It joins God in His redemptive work and asks, ‘Lord, act for Your own sake—so that Your name will be glorified.’" This week, we are diving into Daniel 9, where Daniel reads Jeremiah’s prophecy about seventy years of exile and responds with a model prayer—humble, confessional, covenant-anchored, and …

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Special Episode- We unpack an announcement that we are very excited for! 15:34

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Dangers of Impaired Driving 11:23

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This week we discuss the dangers of impaired driving. Impaired driving poses significant dangers, leading to thousands of fatalities and injuries each year due to reduced coordination, judgment, and reaction times. Definition and Causes Impaired driving occurs when an individual operates a vehicle while under the influence of substances such as alc…

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The Ram, the Goat, and the “Little Horn” in Daniel 8: How What We Know Shapes How We Live 22:26

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We can’t ignore evil—but we don’t have to fear it. God never forgets His people, even when the world feels dark. In this episode of How to Study the Bible, Nicole Unice unpacks Daniel 8—a vision set “in the third year of King Belshazzar”—featuring a ram (Medo-Persia), a goat (Greece under Alexander the Great), and a “little horn” that foreshadows v…

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Breaking the Silence, October 26, 2025 1:00:47

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Breaking The Silence with Dr Gregory Williams Guest, Lisa Burks - Outreach Clinical Leader, Forensic Nurse Examiner This week's Special Guest will be Lisa Burks. Lisa has been working as a nurse 9 years ago on the neurology-telemetry and neurosurgery unit at Hendrick Medial Center. She has been a forensic nurse for 5 years and currently works in ou…

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When Jesus Rescues: The Life of Linda Blechinger 31:39

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Send us a text What if the hardest chapters aren’t the end of the story but the place where meaning begins? Martha sits down with longtime friend and mentor Linda Blechinger for part one of a three-part arc that starts in the rubble of a fractured childhood and moves toward a life remade. Linda opens up about immigrant roots marked by wartime scarc…

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What is Discerning of Spirits? 27:23

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In this special episode of the Eyes on Jesus Podcast, Tim shares a teaching from an encounter night at his church, focusing on the spiritual gift of Discerning of Spirits. The teaching distinguishes between general discernment and the specific gift of discerning spirits, emphasizing how it fits into the broader context of spiritual gifts. Key scrip…

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Falls Prevention 13:46

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Falls are a threat to the health of older adults and can reduce their ability to remain independent. However, falls don't have to be inevitable as you age. You can reduce your chance of falling or help a loved one prevent falls. There are proven ways to reduce and prevent falls, even for older adults. We identify older adults as anyone 65 years and…

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Finding Hope in a World of Empire: The Good News in Daniel 7 25:59

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Kingdoms will come and go. Empires will rise and fall. But God is sovereign over all. In the end, there is nothing that can stop the Kingdom of God from crushing and dominating all earthly kingdoms. And that is good news for God’s people in exile - both in Daniel’s day, and today. In this episode of How to Study the Bible, Nicole Unice dives into t…

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Paul Gutacker- True Discipleship Happens in Community 48:22

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In episode 116 of the Eyes on Jesus Podcast, Drew and Tim sit down with Paul Gutacker—historian, author, and Executive Director of the Brazos Fellows—to explore how real spiritual growth happens in community, not isolation. In a world obsessed with independence and busyness, Paul reminds us that the early church thrived through deep fellowship, sha…

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BiPolar Revisited 49:06

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Due to a scheduling glitch we are doing a rerun today of an episode Paris Scobie did with us earlier this year. Paris is a Mental Health Speaker, Host of the top 1% globally ranked podcast, Live Well Bipolar, & Best-Selling Author of her memoir, Crooked Illness: Lessons From Inside & Outside Hospital Walls. Paris launched Live Well Bipolar to use h…

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How Daniel and the Lion's Den Parallels Jesus' Death and Resurrection - A Bible Study on Daniel 6 19:37

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Daniel didn’t have to stop praying to God—he could have just hidden. But he didn’t. He kept doing exactly what he’d been doing before. Long obedience in the same direction built his courage. This week, Nicole walks us through Daniel 6 and the famous lion’s den—showing how Daniel’s unchanging prayer rhythm collided with a world of schemes, pride, an…

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Martyrs- a legacy written in blood 48:54

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In this episode of the Eyes on Jesus Podcast, Drew and Tim dive into one of the most sobering yet inspiring themes in the history of the church—martyrdom. From the earliest disciples to modern believers still facing persecution today, the stories of those who gave everything for Christ challenge us to examine our own faith. What does it mean to liv…

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When Deepest Grief Forges Profound Trust: Loss of a Child 49:11

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Working as an Autistic adult 51:36

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This week we discuss strategies autistic adults can use as employees. Temple Grandin PhD is our distinguished guest this week. Her website gives a great explanation of her theory on how best to prepare autistic children for a more independent life and active social integration through employment. She emphasizes that in earlier generations, (Temple …

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Want Godly Wisdom? Practice These Things - A Bible Study on Daniel 5 21:14

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In this week's Bible study on Daniel 5, Nicole unpacks the famous scene of the writing on the wall and shows how it exposes the danger of pride, the fragility of earthly empires, and the steady faithfulness God calls us to in “upside-down” cultures. You’ll see how Daniel models faithful service over time, refuses worldly rewards, and operates with …

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Gary Thomas- Lies that rob intimacy with God 46:42

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Have you ever felt restless in your walk with Jesus—like something is missing, even though you’re doing all the “right” things? You’re not alone. Many Christians feel stuck in cycles of striving, doubt, or spiritual burnout, wondering why their faith doesn’t look or feel like the abundant life the Bible promises. In this episode of the Eyes on Jesu…