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Are you entering the holiday season with dread or with genuine hope? In this first episode of our Advent series, Pastors Bryce and Colette Schaffer unpack the life-changing difference between worldly hope ("I hope so") and biblical hope (earnest, intense expectation).

Discover how to shift from negative holiday expectations to positive, faith-filled anticipation. Learn practical ways to prepare your heart, invite Christ into your marriage and family gatherings, and expect Him to work in every difficult situation.

In This Episode:

  • The biblical definition of hope and why it matters for your marriage
  • How to handle family conflict and past disappointments this holiday season
  • Preparing your heart like Mary, Elizabeth, and Simeon prepared for Christ
  • What to do while waiting for breakthrough in your relationships
  • Practical ways to expect Christ's peace in your home
  • How to be Jesus's hands and feet during the busiest season

Whether you're facing communication breakdowns, financial stress, hardened hearts, or simply want a more peaceful Christmas, this episode offers biblical wisdom for bringing hope home.

About Bringing Hope Home: Join Pastors Bryce and Colette Schaffer as they share real, biblical advice for marriage, parenting, and creating a peaceful home. With 30 years of marriage and 20 years in ministry, they offer practical wisdom grounded in Scripture.

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