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FCC Sermons“Hold Fast to the Hope Set Before Us” Week 15 in the sermon series “Hebrews: The Supremacy of Christ” on July 20, 2025, Bob Radank preaching. 2025-07-2032 min
FCC Sermons“My Presence Will Go With You” Week 56 in the sermon series "Exodus: Freed to Worship and Serve" on May 4, 2025, Bob Radank preaching. 2025-05-0437 minFCC Sermons“Today, If You Hear His Voice, Do Not Harden Your Hearts” Week 7 in the sermon series “Hebrews: The Supremacy of Christ” on March 9, 2025, Bob Radank preaching. 2025-03-0939 min
FCC Sermons“You Will Be My Witnesses — 2 Life Callings: Identify with Christ. Tell the Story.” Week 3 in the sermon series “The 7 Habits: 3 Weekly Practices, 2 Daily Disciplines, 2 Lifetime Callings” on January 19, 2025, Bob Radank preaching. 2025-01-1936 min
FCC Sermons“He Will Make Ready For The Lord A People Prepared” South Greene Campus Week 1 in the sermon series "Advent: Preparation, Joy, Incarnation" on December 8, 2024, Bob Radank preaching. 2024-12-0844 minFCC Sermons“Make Me a Sanctuary, That I May Dwell in Their Midst” South Greene Campus Week 48 in the sermon series "Exodus: Freed to Worship and Serve" on October 20, 2024, Bob Radank preaching. 2024-10-2038 min
FCC Sermons“A Man’s Church: Lead for Missional Unity” (Acts 15) South Greene Campus Week 3 in the sermon series “God Made Men to Lead: Working and Keeping Our Home, Church, and Community” on August 18, 2024, Bob Radank preaching. 2024-08-2542 min
FCC Sermons"We May Know that We Have Eternal Life" Week 7 in the sermon series "1 John 3-5: Love The Father Has Given" on July 28, 2024, Bob Radank preaching. 2024-07-2842 minFCC Sermons“The Glory of the LORD Dwelt on Mount Sinai” South Greene Campus Week 47 in the sermon series "Exodus: Freed to Worship and Serve" on June 9, 2024, Bob Radank preaching. 2024-06-0940 minFCC Sermons“You Shall Be Consecrated To Me” South Greene Campus Week 42 in the sermon series "Exodus: Freed to Worship and Serve" on May 5, 2024, Bob Radank preaching. 2024-05-0537 minFCC Sermons“I Cause My Name to be Remembered” Week 36 in the sermon series "Exodus: Freed to Worship and Serve" on March 17, 2024, Bob Radank preaching. 2024-03-1737 min
FCC Sermons“Is There Any Way to Escape Punishment and be Brought Back Into God’s Favor?” Week 19 in the sermon series "New City Catechism: Basics of Christian Beliefs in 52 Weeks" on January 21, 2024, Bob Radank preaching. 2024-01-2138 minFCC Sermons“Is There Any Way to Escape Punishment and be Brought Back Into God’s Favor?” Week 19 in the sermon series "New City Catechism: Basics of Christian Beliefs in 52 Weeks" on January 21, 2024, Bob Radank preaching. 2024-01-2149 min
FCC Sermons“He Preserves: He Who Opens up the Breach Goes up Before Them” South Greene Campus Week 1 in the sermon series "The Messiah in Micah" on December 10, 2023, Bob Radank preaching. 2023-12-1043 minFCC Sermons“What Does God Require in the Sixth, Seventh, and Eighth Commandments?” Week 11 in the sermon series "New City Catechism: Basics of Christian Beliefs in 52 Weeks" on October 29, 2023, Bob Radank preaching. 2023-10-2950 minFCC Sermons“How Can We Glorify God?” Week 6 in the sermon series "New City Catechism: Basics of Christian Beliefs in 52 Weeks" on September 24, 2023, Bob Radank preaching. 2023-09-2450 minFCC Sermons“What is God?” South Greene Campus Week 2 in the sermon series "New City Catechism: Basics of Christian Beliefs in 52 Weeks" on August 27, 2023, Bob Radank preaching. 2023-08-2743 minFCC Sermons“They Placed the Manna Before the Lord” Week 25 in the sermon series "Exodus: Freed to Worship and Serve" on July 16, 2023, Bob Radank preaching. 2023-07-1649 minFCC Sermons“Remember…the Lord brought us out” South Greene Campus Week 18 in the sermon series "Exodus: Freed to Worship and Serve" on May 28, 2023, Bob Radank preaching. 2023-05-2845 minFCC Sermons“The Nile Turned Into Blood” South Greene Campus Week 12 in the sermon series "Exodus: Freed to Worship and Serve" on April 16, 2023, Bob Radank preaching. 2023-04-1643 minFCC Sermons“I Am the LORD” Week 9 in the sermon series "Exodus: Freed to Worship and Serve" on March 19, 2023, Bob Radank preaching. 2023-03-1946 minFCC Sermons“A Sojourner In A Foreign Land” South Greene Campus Week 4 in the sermon series "Exodus: Freed to Worship and Serve" on February 12, 2023, Bob Radank preaching. 2023-02-1248 min
FCC Sermons“They Knew it was the Lord” (South Greene Campus) Week 46 in the sermon series "The Gospel of John" on January 8, 2023, Bob Radank preaching. 2023-01-0845 minFCC Sermons“It is Finished” South Greene Campus Week 44 in the sermon series "The Gospel of John" on December 4, 2022, Bob Radank preaching. 2022-12-0448 minFCC Sermons“Whom do you seek?” South Greene Campus Week 39 in the sermon series "The Gospel of John" on October 30, 2022, Bob Radank preaching. 2022-10-3048 minFCC Sermons“Whoever Has Seen me Has Seen the Father” Afton Campus Week 31 in the sermon series "The Gospel of John" on September 4, 2022, Bob Radank preaching. 2022-09-0438 minFCC Sermons“I Have Given You An Example” Greeneville Campus Week 28 in the sermon series "The Gospel of John" on July 24, 2022, Bob Radank preaching. 2022-07-2444 minFCC Sermons“Anointing the Feet of Jesus” Afton Campus Week 25 in the sermon series "The Gospel of John" on July 3, 2022, Bob Radank preaching. 2022-07-0336 minFCC Sermons“The Truth Will Set You Free” Greeneville Campus Week 19 in the sermon series "The Gospel of John" on May 22, 2022, Bob Radank preaching. 2022-05-2243 minFCC Sermons"In Him There is No Falsehood" Afton Campus Week 15 in the sermon series "The Gospel of John" on April 24, 2022, Bob Radank preaching. 2022-04-2438 min
Hope Through the FireEpisode 22 "Hope Through Same-Sex AttractionBrady Cone from Calibrate Ministries tells his story of finding freedom from his same-sex attraction as he found his identity in Christ. This interview is full of truth that is so needed in our twisted world!
Even If, Song ID 2381, Song Writers: David Garcia/Benjamin Glover/Crystal Lewis/Bart Millard/Tim Timmons Tunes of MercyMe (SESAC) / All Essential Music (ASCAP) / Letsbebeautiful (ASCAP) / (admin at EssentialMusicPublishing.com). All rights reserved, used by permission.2022-04-091h 21FCC Sermons"My Father is Working Until Now, and I am Working." Week 10 in the sermon series "The Gospel of John" on March 20, 2022, Bob Radank preaching. 2022-03-2039 minHope Through the FireEpisode 21 - "Suffering is Not Neutral"Suffering is not easy, but we carry so many other things when we go through suffering. Bob and Kelly continue their journey through Paul David Tripp's book Suffering and talk about the "extra baggage" from personal suffering. Things like a loss of identity, loss of security, poor theology (thinking God is giving punishment or thinking all will get better), and unrealistic expectations. If this episode or any other episodes are a blessing to you, let Bob and Kelly know through Twitter (@through_fire), Facebook (@hopethroughthefire), Instagram (hope_throughfire), and Email (info@hopethroughthefire.com)
Get 10% off your online...2022-03-1731 minHope Through the FireEpisode 20 - Hope Through BurnoutHave you ever experienced burnout, whether it was in the workplace or ministering in a church? Bob and Kelly interview their friend, Anthony Kidd, about his experiences with burnout, and they talk about Biblical characters who also faced the same thing. The trio will take you through a Biblical journey of various examples of burnout, but in the end, they speak of how God's goodness and faithfulness sustain and provide for those who are weary.
If this episode, or any episodes, has been an encouragement to you, reach out to us through Facebook: @hopethroughthefire, Twitter: @through_fire, o...2022-03-0355 minFCC Sermons“Receiving Christ's Testimony Completes Our Joy” Afton Campus Week 7 in the sermon series "The Gospel of John" on February 27, 2022, Bob Radank preaching. 2022-02-2740 minHope Through the FireEpisode 19 - Bridget's Story, Part 2Episode 18 ended with a cliffhanger and Episode 19 picks up in the middle of Bridget's story of hope through the fire. God's grace, goodness, and faithfulness shine in Bridget's story! While she experienced church abuse, rejection, and many personal trials, God was faithful to her through it all!
If this episode, or any episodes, have been an encouragement to you, reach out to us through Facebook – @hopethroughthefire – or Twitter – @through_fire – or email – info@hopethroughthefire.com.
Get 10% off your online order from Cocoa Bean and Butter Company at www.cocoabeanandbutter.com. 10% of all proceeds will help benefit Mor...2022-02-1734 minHope Through the FireEpisode 18 - Bridget's Interview, Part 1In Episode 18, Bob and Kelly interview their friend, Bridget, who faced ongoing church and spousal abuse throughout her life. Those terrible experiences influenced her to leave her faith and accept atheism. Be sure to tune in to Part 2 to hear how Bridget found hope through the fire and saw God turn her ashes into beauty.
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Even If, Song ID 2381, Song Writers: David Garcia/Benjamin Glover/Crystal Lewis/Bart Mill...2022-02-0536 minHope Through the FireEpisode 17 - "The Spiritual Warfare of Suffering"This episode will make you ruin your New Year's resolution because Bob and Kelly spend a good part of the opener talking about tasty foods they ate over Christmas. But, after the intro is played, it is all truth bombs that they share from Paul David Tripp's book Suffering: Gospel Hope When Life Doesn’t Make Sense. So, join Bob and Kelly as they talk about suffering and the need for independence and how that is the greatest spiritual battle that God's children face. Find the victory through total dependence on the sovereignty of God.
You may rec...2022-01-0532 minHope Through the FireEpisode 16 "Jesus is Enough" Alicia Reagan, Part 2Part 2 of Alicia Reagan's interview dives into a deeper look at the fires that are caused by legalism. Bob and Kelly spend some time explaining what legalism is and Alicia shares her story of how legalism negatively affected her relationships with family. Bob and Kelly hope this episode is an encouragement to you. If it is, feel free to reach out to them on social media (Facebook and Twitter) or email them at info@hopethroughthefire.com. And, don't forget to like, share, and subscribe!
Even If, Song ID 2381, Song Writers: David Garcia/Benjamin Glover/Crystal Lewis/Bart M...2021-12-1646 min
Beers & Bible Podcast107 - Stiegl and The RadanksThis week Michael and Anthony sit down with Bob and Kelly Radank. The Radanks are former missionaries to Germany through the IFB and are now serving in Greenville, TN. They share they story of Lament with us and how God brought them from Germany back to the States. Grab a cold one and listen to a story of God's faithfulness through the fire!2021-12-1051 minHope Through the FireEpisode 15 "I was created for His glory"Alicia Reagan joins Bob and Kelly to share Part 1 of her story of waking up one morning paralyzed, which completely changed her life forever. Hear a story of hope and grace, as God showed her that He had created her for a special purpose.
Be sure to like, subscribe, and share! The more people hear these wonderful stories, the more the podcast can be a blessing!
We'd love to hear from you! Reach out to us through Twitter and Facebook, or through our email address, info@hopethroughthefire.com
Even If, Song ID 2381, Song Wri...2021-12-0255 minHope Through the FireEpisode 14 - "If I perish, I perish"In this episode, you will hear an "Even If" sermon from Bob and Kelly's pastor, Scott Wakefield, pastor of First Christian Church in Greeneville, TN. Scott's message is from Esther 4 and hopefully, it will stir your hearts!
If this, or any other episode has been a blessing to you, you can reach Bob and Kelly on FaceBook or Twitter, along with email, info@hopethroughthefire.com.
Even If, Song ID 2381, Song Writers: David Garcia/Benjamin Glover/Crystal Lewis/Bart Millard/Tim Timmons Tunes of MercyMe (SESAC) / All Essential Music (ASCAP) / Letsbebeautiful (ASCAP) / (admin at EssentialMusicPublishing.com). A...2021-11-1755 min
Recovering Fundamentalist Podcast086 - When Culture and Conviction Collide (Part 2) (with Mike Peters and Bob and Kelly Radank)
Bob and Kelly Radank tell the rest of their story. The hero of their story is God and He is using the trials we face for our good and His glory.
2021-10-271h 13Hope Through the FireEpisode 13 "Facing the Lions"Bob and Kelly are BACK! Are several weeks of being on hiatus, they are back with their 13th Episode! It is titled "Facing the Lions because Bob and Kelly give commentary on a sermon from Daniel 6 that was preached by Tommy Staggs, the Campus Pastor at First Christian Church. Learn valuable lessons about Daniel's fire as he literally faced the lions!
Audio recording of the sermon was used with permission by First Christian Church
Even If, Song ID 2381, Song Writers: David Garcia/Benjamin Glover/Crystal Lewis/Bart Millard/Tim Timmons Tunes of MercyMe (SESAC) / All Es...2021-10-2222 minRecovering Fundamentalist Podcast085 - When Culture and Conviction Collide (with Mike Peters and Bob and Kelly Radank)
When Culture and Conviction collide, we should turn to Scripture to find the solution. Scripture is our final authority and it overrides culture and forms our convictions. When we use any other criteria, we either slip off into license or legalism. Mike Peters and Bob and Kelly Radank share their powerful experiences as missionaries who experienced the collision of culture and conviction in Part 4 of our Alcohol Series.
2021-10-201h 03Hope Through the FireEpisode 12: "Hope Through Depression"Bob and Kelly interview their pastor, Scott Wakefield of First Christian Church (FCC), who share an in-depth look at his experience with depression. Their conversation begins with a fun banter of Scott's personal info and then moves into a serious discussion on the topic of depression. Learn what depression is, gain perspective on how to deal with depression, and hear how to help others affected by depression. Towards the end of the episode, Scott speaks of a valuable tool that FCC uses to help those with depression or other difficulties in their lives. This episode will hit you hard...2021-09-021h 09
Hope Through the FireEpisode 11 - "Even If, Part 2" (COVID Story)Episode 11 was recorded just an hour and a half after Bob was discharged from the hospital because of COVID difficulties. This emotional and very transparent episode tells of Bob and Kelly's lessons during their ordeal with COVID. They share how they learned once again who they saw God through the fire as they experienced another "Even If Moment". Bob shares his thoughts from a sermon he listened to in the hospital, which was preached by their pastor, Scott Wakefield (First Christian Church). The text that was used in the sermon was Lamentations 3:16-24.
Both Bob and Kelly a...2021-08-1926 minHope Through the FireEpisode 10 "Hope Through Anxiety"In this episode, Bob interviews his friend, Pastor Seth Alcorn, who opens up about his battle with anxiety and how God has helped him through it. Seth gives advice from his own experiences to help others through their fire of anxiety. You'll laugh as you hear Bob and Seth talk about how they met and the crazy things they did during college.
If this episode has blessed you, you can find our contact info at www.hopethorughthefire.com, or connect with us on Facebook or Twitter.
Even If, Song ID 2381, Song Writers: David Garcia/Benjamin G...2021-08-0533 minHope Through the FireEpisode 9 "Grace"In this episode, Kelly kicks Bob out of the Hope Through the Fire Studio and interviews her dear friend Julie Alcorn (Actually, Bob and Julie's husband, Seth, were watching the kids!). Join the ladies as you will hear an emotional yet beautiful story of God's grace through a miscarriage that Julie experienced.
And don't forget to like, share, subscribe and give us a review (Apple Podcast is a perfect place to give us a review)! Please find us on Facebook, Twitter, and our website, hopethroughthefire.com
Even If, Song ID 2381, Song Writers: David Garcia/Benjamin Gl...2021-07-2236 minHope Through the FireEpisode 8 "Your Will be Done"The dynamic duo hosts, Bob and Kelly, share the rest of their story of how they went through a great fire, but God had a plan which led them to a place they would never have expected. In this episode, they speak candidly about their journey to submitting to God's will for their lives. Join Bob and Kelly as they conclude their story of hope through the fire!
Stayed tuned for upcoming episodes, and don't forget to like, share, subscribe...and follow us on Facebook and Twitter!
Even If, Song ID 2381, Song Writers: David Garcia/B...2021-07-0832 minHope Through the FireEpisode 7 - "Life"Episode 7 is Part 2 of an interview with Bob's parents. Their story involves three different lives - The short life of their first son, William, who passed away shortly after his birth; then the difficulty of being advised to go through with an abortion with Bob, but experiencing the blessing of his life; and then eternal life that was found through tragedy.
Many apologies to the audio quality - Kelly's mic was off and that was unknown until after recording was complete.
The hope for this episode is for you to find life through Jesus Christ! If...2021-06-2434 minHope Through the FireEpisode 6 - "The God Who Sees"After hearing in Episode 5 from Bob's mom about her story of abuse as a child, Bob and Kelly continue the theme of abuse with two stories in this episode. First, they share the biblical story of Hagar who faced family abuse, but realized that God saw her and provided for her needs. Segwaying from that story, Bob and Kelly interview their friend Heather, who also faced abuse from her husband while they were on the mission field in Japan, but experienced God's protection and provision.
Don't forget to like, share, subscribe and review! And feel free to te...2021-06-1057 minHope Through the FireBonus Episode #2 - Thoughts from Episode 5In this second Bonus Episode, Bob talks candidly about his thoughts from Episode 5, when he and Kelly interviewed Bob's mom, Rose. Bob openly shares his feelings towards his grandfather who abused his mom when she was a girl, but Bob also shares the truth of God's forgiveness which is for anyone, no matter how great the sin is. It is all possible because God's mercy is greater!
Even If, Song ID 2381, Song Writers: David Garcia/Benjamin Glover/Crystal Lewis/Bart Millard/Tim Timmons
Tunes of MercyMe (SESAC) / All Essential Music (ASCAP) / Letsbebeautiful (ASCAP) / (a...2021-06-0314 minHope Through the FireEpisode 5 - "Forgiveness"On this episode, Bob and Kelly interview Bob's mom, Rose Radank, who experienced abuse from her father, but learned to forgive him. This is an episode that is very emotional, but the love of God and His goodness is displayed! Join the Hope Through the Fire Family by sharing your story of God's goodness in your life on our Facebook page and Twitter.
To hear Rose's salvation testimony, click here: https://www.dropbox.com/s/qlku0h0mibvl8dx/Mom%20Testimony.mp4?dl=0
We are thankful for the ministry of Majesty Music for allowing us t...2021-05-2759 minHope Through the FireBonus Episode #1 - "Rejoicing in Suffering"If you listened to Episode 4, this bonus episode will be a special treat for you as we look further into the interview we had with Rebecca Swain.
At the end of this bonus episode, there is a segment where the song "Though You Slay Me" is tied in with a sermon by John Piper. To view this song and sermon go to https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/a-song-for-the-suffering-with-john-piper
Don't forget to like, share, subscribe and review. Contact us through www.hopethroughthefire.com
Even If, Song ID 2381, Song Writers: David Garcia/Benjamin Glover/Crystal L...2021-05-2024 minHope Through the FireEpisode 4 - "My Father Planned it All"On this episode, Bob and Kelly go on location near Pigeon Forge, TN, to interview Rebecca Swain who faced a terrible tragedy as a young girl when she lost her sister in a car accident. Rebecca's sister always desired to be a missionary, but out of tragedy, God used her story to have a world wide influence. You will laugh, cry, and be inspired in this moving episode!
You can read her whole story here: https://www.dropbox.com/s/bjf4xjob4k4724w/gods-country.pdf?dl=0
Be sure to like, share, s...2021-05-1252 minHope Through the FireEpisode 3 - "Revealing Faith"James Bell is back with us to tell the 2nd part of his story. James and his wife have gone through several years of various trials, from sicknesses to rejection from family, friends and ministry partners, all while following Jesus with their whole life. James shares how he learned that trials reveal Jesus to us, as we draw closer to him. He describes how suffering also reveals our own faith to us. Just like Abraham, James learned that his faith was revealed through suffering.
Even If, Song ID 2381, Song Writers: David Garcia/Benjamin Glover/Crys...2021-04-2927 minHope Through the FireEpisode 2 - “Hope”Bob and Kelly share their stories how they accepted the Gospel, and Pastor James Bell joins the podcast and shares his story of going from militant atheism to a follower of Jesus. Join the conversation by listening to these stories of redemption and hope found only through Jesus Christ! Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe! Contact us through our website at www.hopethroughthefire.com.
Even If, Song ID 2381, Song Writers: David Garcia/Benjamin Glover/Crystal Lewis/Bart Millard/Tim Timmons Tunes of MercyMe (SESAC) / All Essential Music (ASCAP) / Letsbebeautiful (ASCAP) / (admin at EssentialMusicPublishing...2021-04-1527 minHope Through the FireEpisode 1 - "Even If"A look at a very familiar story of three young men who had an Even If Moment as they experienced a literal fire in their lives, but they remained faithful to God. Bob and Kelly take a look at their story and explain what an Even If Moment is and how we can apply it to our lives.
Even If, Song ID 2381, Song Writers: David Garcia/Benjamin Glover/Crystal Lewis/Bart Millard/Tim Timmons Tunes of MercyMe (SESAC) / All Essential Music (ASCAP) / Letsbebeautiful (ASCAP) / (admin at EssentialMusicPublishing.com). All rights reserved. Used by permission.2021-04-0127 minHope Through the FireIntro EpisodeWe are so excited to begin this journey of hearing stories about God's goodness and faithfulness! We hope you enjoy this intro episode, as we share why we wanted to start a podcast and what we plan on doing for most of our episodes.
Life is full of difficulties, but God is always there through the "fire". And even if our situation does not change, God never changes. It is through the fire that we can find hope and see God take the ashes and turn them into something beautiful for His glory!
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