Hey Y'all, Hey!
Welcome to Season 7, Episode 2 of The Self Love Podcast by Love, Maaden – How To Hope.
This week gets deep, so you might want to keep some tissues handy. We're diving into the topic of hope, a subject I've explored many times before, and this time, we're bringing you some practical agreements to share within our community.
Naturally, we kick things off by catching up and sharing what were loving and what we're ready to leave behind. Both of our picks revolve around popular fall favorites – think pumpkins and apples. Tennille is not sure if she's loving or leaving hers behind, so we jokingly decided to "leove" it (lol). I'll also be sharing a story about an awkward interaction with a follower that made me rethink how we're truly measured by our social media in real life.
Our guiding passage this week is from Jeremiah 29:11. I'll open up about my emotional journey through recurrent pregnancy loss, the immense challenges I faced, and how hope continues to play a transformative role in my life. We'll explore the symbolism of hope being like a rainbow after a storm, representing the beauty that emerges from our storms and suffering. Then we'll discuss the three key agreements, or strategies, that can help us find hope even in the most challenging of times.
Agreement #1 looks at the power of our thoughts, guided by the verse from Colossians 3:2: "Set your minds on things that are above." We'll talk about the importance of aligning our thoughts with hope and viewing things from God's vantage point.
Agreement #2 emphasizes the role our words play in fostering hope, drawing inspiration from the verse in Proverbs 18:21: "The tongue has the power of life and death." You'll hear an excerpt from the essay and how I've shifted my language to reflect hope and God's will.
Agreement #3 underscores the significance of taking actions to turn our hopes into reality, with guidance from James 2:17: "Faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead." We'll share some practical actions that align with our hopes.
We'll conclude the episode with gratitude, a heartfelt prayer, and a request for God's divine guidance as we continue our journey towards hopefulness. And, as always, we'll leave you with a weekly practice that encourages us to align our thoughts with our hopes and take actions toward our desires.
Thanks for tuning in. I’m really grateful to have you here.
Love, Maaden
