Shows
Stories of Hope with Dr. Samuel ThomasTrip to India - Interview with Viki BloemkerHopegivers International chief operating officer, Viki Bloemker tells the story of how the Lord called her to the ministry. From a strictly military background to non-profit. This interview points to the way that God orchestrates things in our in our lives that sometimes only make sense when you look back and see what He has done. God wants to be first in our lives and calls for absolute surrender. The Lord works in mysterious ways!
2024-07-0323 min
Stories of Hope with Dr. Samuel ThomasTrip to India - Interview With Jr. ThomasJr. Thomas is a humble servant of the Lord. He was brought to the ministry as a baby and was raised in the ministry. He serves Hopegivers International faithfully. He has many skills including photography and music. Jr.’s interview and his love for the ministry is sure to touch your heart!
2024-06-0512 min
Stories of Hope with Dr. Samuel ThomasTrip to India - Interview with Emily HollandMeet Emily Holland, Jay Holland’s wife! Emily shares her heart and experiences during a home dedication. Home dedications are wonderful celebrations of the work that the Lord will do with the Hope Home, church, or well. Listen to this heart warming recollection of the dedication. For more information visit hopegivers.org.
2024-05-1521 min
Stories of Hope with Dr. Samuel ThomasTrip to India - Interview with AaronMeet one of our Emmanuel Bible College students, Aaron. He is interested in using music and animation to share the gospel. “Faith is the greatest gift I’ve ever had”. God brought light to his darkness. Listen to this episode to hear Aaron’s story. For more information on how to support the students in the bible college, visit hopegivers.org
2024-05-0811 min
Stories of Hope with Dr. Samuel ThomasTrip to India - Interview With Pastor EmmanuelPastor Emmanuel shares his story of rebellion as a pastor’s kid and how the Lord chased Emmanuel through his rebellion. His story is reflected in many homes throughout the US. Once Emmanuel submitted to Christ, he obeyed the Lord in baptism, and went to the Emmanuel Bible College. Listen to this episode to hear his story and see what he is up to now. For more information on our “Launch Campaign”, visit hopegivers.org
2024-05-0120 min
Stories of Hope with Dr. Samuel ThomasTrip to India - Interview With Susan LepperSusan is an amazing Hope Home leader of 35 boys. She and her eight year old son are now in charge of their Hope Home after the tragic death of her husband. Her obedience and faithfulness in the ministry is encouraging and inspiring. She uses the story of her husband and son to share the gospel. Listen to this amazing story. If you are interested in learning more about the ministry of Hopegivers, please visit hopegivers.org.
2024-04-1018 min
Stories of Hope with Dr. Samuel ThomasThe Orphan Launches a Hope HomeIt is amazing how the Lord places a desire in the hearts of His children to serve others. Hopegiver’s Orphans are raising up future leaders who raise future leaders. Unless the Lord builds the house, those who build it, build in vain. May the Lord bring us more children and donors who would build them houses. If you would like to sponsor a Hope Home, please go to www.hopegivers.org.
2024-01-3120 min
Stories of Hope with Dr. Samuel ThomasPlanting a ChurchGod uses orphans in the bible and he is still using orphans today to change nations! “How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel”. The children who grow into men and decide to be pastors are the ones taking the gospel into villages that oppose the name of Jesus. Hear stories of the brave men and women who have lost their lives for the gospel. What beautiful examples of total surrender. If you would like to donate towards pastor support, please go to www.hopegivers.org.
2024-01-2418 min
Stories of Hope with Dr. Samuel ThomasGraduation and the Martyr’s OathLearn how Emmanuel Bible Institute began and the different paths students can take. Dr. Sam and Jay explain what a martyr is and what it means in the lives of the ministry’s graduates. Learn what it means to honor Christ with your feet in spreading the gospel. What is true surrender? If you would like to donate towards the bikes that graduates receive at graduation, please go to www.hopegivers.org.
2024-01-1717 min
Stories of Hope with Dr. Samuel ThomasLove and MarriageThis fun, lighthearted episode is full of stories about marriage unions, arranged marriage, and marriage for love. What is the secret to a love that endures even persecution? May we learn to serve the Lord together as we surrender our desires to serve one another! Please go to www.hopegivers.org to find out more about Hopegivers International.
2024-01-1021 min
Stories of Hope with Dr. Samuel ThomasBible CollegeFind out What happens to a Hopegiver’s child once they graduate highschool. This podcast will answer which children go to the bible college, what curriculum is used, and what happens after graduation. The Lord uses the least likely people to go on His God-sized endeavors. “Jesus never said, ‘understand me, he said, follow me’”. - Dr. Sam Thomas. Please go to www.hopegivers.org to find out more or to support the bible college students.
2024-01-0318 min
Stories of Hope with Dr. Samuel ThomasCelebrationsThis is such a fun episode! Listen to these incredible stories of celebrations in the HopeHomes. Jay Holland shares his very own experience of Christmas Day in India. Christmas caroling at its finest and generosity at its utmost. What a beautiful joyful experience and a tiny glimpse of Heaven. Please go to www.hopegivers.org to find out more or to give for a Hope Chest.
2023-11-2224 min
Stories of Hope with Dr. Samuel ThomasBlessed to be a Blessing“God’s truths are not bricks to be thrown at people, they are the bread of life to feed the people. The world is not looking for the gospel according to Matthew, Mark, and Luke. The world is looking for the gospel according to you.” This episode is full of examples of the transforming work of Christ. How the gospel changes people who extend their transformation to others. For more information, please go to www.hopegivers.org.
2023-11-1516 min
Stories of Hope with Dr. Samuel ThomasTeenagers Who are Lions for the LordWhat are teenagers like in India? How do they differ from teenagers in the United States? Several stories of young adults who have grown up in HopeHomes, their determination to love and stand up for a living God is inspiring! A special story of one girl who was kidnapped from the home and her response to the government will encourage you. For more information, please go to www.hopegivers.org.
2023-11-0818 min
Let's Parent on Purpose: Christian Marriage, Parenting, and DiscipleshipEp. 354: The Lowest of the LowEnjoy this sneak peak into the Stories of Hope with Dr. Samuel Thomas Podcast! Dr. Samuel Thomas of Hopegivers International paints the heartbreaking picture of the life of a street child in India. Without a stable home or a mother and father to care for them, children are forced to scrap, beg, or steal. Many of them are trafficked, forced to take drugs, and work for criminals who keep them addicted and enslaved. Hopegivers works to rescue orphaned, abandoned, and at risk children from circumstances like these. They bring them into Hope Homes where the children are loved, fed, e...
2023-11-0532 min
Stories of Hope with Dr. Samuel ThomasLiving by FaithSeveral times a day, the children pause to get on their knees and pray earnestly for our donors and struggling family members. They praise the Lord and ask Jehovah Jireh to provide. The children witness first hand the faithfulness of God because they faithfully pray. They trust deeply that the Lord provides! Dr. Sam tells a recent story of a surprise encounter with a mystery woman. This story will encourage your faith. The Lord is sovereign indeed! For more information, please go to www.hopegivers.org.
2023-11-0115 min
Stories of Hope with Dr. Samuel ThomasEducation is a Process!In this episode, Dr. Sam discusses the importance of education, not just in the academic sense. The children are learning how the Creator of the universe uses them. Your eyes will be opened to situations that make adjusting to a new lifestyle difficult. Ask the Lord how He would like you to participate in the rescuing of His children. For more information, please go to www.hopegivers.org.
2023-10-2519 min
Stories of Hope with Dr. Samuel ThomasAdjusting to a Hope HomeAll sunshine and roses? In this episode, Dr. Sam and Jay discuss some of the difficulties of adoption. Both in the homes in India and as we are adopted into the family of God. In our flesh, it can be difficult to exchange our familiar “less-than” for the goodness God has to offer. For more information, please go to www.hopegivers.org.
2023-10-1817 min
Stories of Hope with Dr. Samuel ThomasLowest of the LowWelcome to Season Five of Stories of Hope! Follow the journey of the lives affected by Hopegivers International. The season begins with children on the street and walks through the adjustment, growth, calling, and Lord’s multiplication of His army. In this episode, Dr. Sam talks about the perspective of the people of India. He answers the question how children can become desolate and on the street. Listen to find out! For more information, please go to www.hopegivers.org
2023-10-1123 min
Stories of Hope with Dr. Samuel ThomasPowerful Faith Forms Through PressureSometimes the pressures in our lives can feel like too much to handle. We must remember that “We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed (2 Corinthians 4:8) Dr. Sam explains that A certain amount of pressure is necessary to release our faith. Don’t worry, the Lord’s grace is sufficient for us. He is making us more victorious in Christ. May the pressure we experience draw you closer to Him than ever before. For more information, please go to www.hopegive...
2023-06-2109 min
Stories of Hope with Dr. Samuel ThomasProsperity Tests Your Faith More Than PovertyIt can be difficult to have faith when you do not see the provision you think you need. In this episode, Dr. Sam encourages you to look at the test of faith as it relates to prosperity. Do you possess your possessions or do your possessions possess you? The Lord blessed you so that you can bless the church. Do you pray that the Lord blesses you to provide possessions for you and your family or do you pray that the Lord provides so that you can provide for those you are in need? When people know you, may...
2023-06-1412 min
Stories of Hope with Dr. Samuel ThomasOur Faith is Tested Through Our Choices“You may have the right to choose, but you do not have the right to choose the consequences of bad choices.” From time to time, we are faced with the challenge of making decisions. When you are faced with a difficult choice, how do you determine which way to go? In this episode, Dr. Sam shares an account from Genesis where Lot made some decisions that were made with wrong motives. For more information, please go to www.hopegivers.org.
2023-06-0712 min
Stories of Hope with Dr. Samuel ThomasDoes God Test Us?Do difficult circumstances indicate that you are out of the will of God? Is God testing your faith? “When we are in the midst of trials, do we try to choose things to make our lives easier or are we trying to remain in the will of God?” Are you grateful for what you learn in your trials? Hear a story of God’s faithfulness from Dr. Sam’s childhood. For more information, please go to www.hopegivers.org.
2023-05-1712 minStories of Hope with Dr. Samuel ThomasWhy Does God Command Us to be Generous?God is not interested in your money, he is interested in your life! Believers can experience a dryness in their relationship with God that may be related to lack of obedience in being generous. Jay explains that, “you either have an Issac or an idol. You have something you are willing to lay on the altar of God or that something is your god”. God certainly does not ask for your money because He needs it, it is all His anyway. By his grace, he allows us to participate in what He is doing. For more inform...
2023-05-1017 minStories of Hope with Dr. Samuel ThomasThe Joy of the Lord is My StrengthTest your definition of Joy today! Dr. Sam and Jay Holland talk about what joy is, how you can have joy, and how you can see joy in other people. Listen to an inspiring true story of a little girl's transformation through joy and community. For more information, please go to www.hopegivers.org.
2023-05-0320 minStories of Hope with Dr. Samuel ThomasA Leperous Woman Comes to JesusListen to a woman’s journey from lost to found. Her life’s legacy is both inspiring and serves as a challenge to believers everywhere. Hear how God’s grace and mercy set in motion the inspiration for a great cloud of witnesses. For more information, please go to www.hopegivers.org.
2023-04-2616 min
Stories of Hope with Dr. Samuel ThomasGod's Word is Like a LionSee how a Bible saved someone from suicide. What is your favorite type of Bible? Study Bible, men’s Bible, children’s Bible, Thompson Chain Bible? Dr. Sam says, the only Bible that works, is an open Bible. Have you replaced your scripture reading with books about scripture? Listen to this discussion about the power of the Word of God. Hear about the transforming power of God’s Word. Heaven and Earth will pass away, but the Word of God will not! For more information, please go to www.hopegivers.org.
2023-04-1918 minStories of Hope with Dr. Samuel ThomasAn Orphan's FaithBe encouraged by a true story of Jehovah Jireh, the Lord provides. See what one of the very first orphans at Hopegivers, Mani Thomas is up to today. The Lord has called Mani to one of the most difficult places to share the gospel. May we all have a passion to serve like this faithful man of God. For more information, please go to www.hopegivers.org.
2023-04-1210 minStories of Hope with Dr. Samuel ThomasThose of Whom the World is Not WorthyWelcome to Season Four of Stories of Hope, with Dr. Samuel Thomas! We are excited to be back and ready to dig deep. Have you ever been in a situation where you thought to yourself, “Lord, how can this situation ever bring You glory”? Join Dr. Samuel Thomas and Jay Holland as they discuss some difficult scenarios that will encourage you to think more deeply about suffering. Pray that we may be faithful to bring honor to the Lord in our suffering. For more information, please go to www.hopegivers.org.
2023-04-0516 min
Let's Parent on Purpose: Christian Marriage, Parenting, and DiscipleshipEp. 311: A Story of Marriage, Betrayal, and Hope with Dr. Samuel ThomasThis episode is a crossover podcast from Stories of Hope with Dr. Samuel Thomas of Hopegivers International. Hear Dr. Sam share about arranged marriages, dowries, and a horrible custom that still happens today in some homes when the money runs out. Listen to how the love of Jesus Christ rescues the most hopeless, and pray about how your family could get involved to help. Dr. Samuel Thomas is the president and CEO of Hopegivers International. He is a pastor, speaker, and humanitarian who has given his life to help the least of the earth find the l...
2023-01-0826 min
Stories of Hope with Dr. Samuel ThomasNothing is WastedAre all of the things that happen to me part of God’s plan? No experience is wasted. Dr. Sam uses the example of Moses using his experiences to prepare him to be used by God. Hear the story of three children of an alcoholic father and how one of them was used by God. Don’t ask God why; ask Him what you need to do? For more information about Hopegivers, please visit www.hopegivers.org.
2022-12-0712 minStories of Hope with Dr. Samuel ThomasReal Servants SubmitWhat do I need to do to become a good servant? Jesus entered the world to serve, not to be served. Real servants don’t struggle, they submit. You can do small things in a great way. Hear the story of the son of a rickshaw driver and how God used him. Also learn about the humility of the founder of Hopegivers, Dr. M. A. Thomas. For more information about Hopegivers, please visit www.hopegivers.org.
2022-11-3013 minStories of Hope with Dr. Samuel ThomasServe Like JesusWhy do we have a negative view about serving? Jesus came to serve, not to be served. Jesus chose flawed apostles over obedient angels. Are you serving yourself or are you serving the Lord? For more information about Hopegivers, please visit www.hopegivers.org.
2022-11-2310 minStories of Hope with Dr. Samuel ThomasGod’s Great PlanIs it possible for me to know that I am part of God’s great plan? The answer is Yes! John 6:12 tells us that nothing is wasted. What starts as a curse can end as a blessing. Hear a story of how repentance can place you in God’s great plan. For more information, please visit www.hopegivers.org.
2022-11-1610 minStories of Hope with Dr. Samuel ThomasEnduranceWhat should a Christian expect to encounter on life’s journey? Run the race with endurance and learn that there are people who will help you, and those who will hurt you. Hear a story about a leper colony who worshiped in India. For more information about Hopegivers, please visit www.hopegivers.org.
2022-11-0913 minStories of Hope with Dr. Samuel ThomasHow to Bring Christmas to an OrphanChristmas is a special time for sharing the love of Jesus! While there are 33 million children on the streets of India, we have our own 6,000 that we serve and provide a Christmas Hope Chest. For only $50 you can also participate in their Christmas celebration this year. You can give in honor or memory of your loved ones, so please consider a gift that keeps on giving! For more information about Hopegivers, and Hope Chests, please visit www.hopegivers.org.
2022-11-0210 minStories of Hope with Dr. Samuel ThomasGive it All!What do we mean by surrender and commitment? Hear about when Dr. Sam met Adrian Rogers, who told him “never preach commitment; only preach surrender.” Surrender is giving it all. Commitment is choosing what to give. For more information about Hopegivers or to donate a Hope Chest for Christmas, please visit www.hopegivers.org.
2022-10-2612 minStories of Hope with Dr. Samuel ThomasFinish WellWhat should believers expect as we go through life? Not everyone who starts the race finishes. Hear about how Bill Bright helped the ministry and learn seven things that cause us to be disqualified in this race called life. For more information about Hopegivers, please visit www.hopegivers.org.
2022-10-1909 minStories of Hope with Dr. Samuel ThomasGod's WillHow do I determine God’s will for my life? Dr. Sam asked his dad, Dr. M. A. Thomas for a shortcut in knowing God’s will. Dr. M. A. responded “Read Genesis through Revelation and if you don’t know God’s will, then re-read it.” God tells us what to do; that is the will of God. Hear the story of Dr. M.A. Thomas’ decision to follow God’s will through obedience. For more information about Hopegivers, please visit www.hopegivers.org.
2022-10-1214 minStories of Hope with Dr. Samuel ThomasThe Finger of GodHow should we, as a follower of Jesus, respond to superstitions? You are free to choose God, but you are not free from the consequences. The world may condemn you, but Jesus wants to forgive you. Hear a story about a woman Dr. Sam met in prison. For more information about Hopegivers, please visit www.hopegivers.org.
2022-10-0512 minStories of Hope with Dr. Samuel ThomasObedience Brings Blessings!Is it possible to know if you are in God’s great plan? The answer is YES! John 6:12 tells us that nothing is wasted. What starts as a curse can end as a blessing. God is working! Hear a story of how repentance can place you in God’s great plan. For more information about Hopegivers, please visit www.hopegivers.org.
2022-09-2810 minStories of Hope with Dr. Samuel ThomasObedienceHow important is obedience in our relationship with King Jesus? Only in the Christian life does obedience come before understanding. God demands obedience. When you don’t understand the Bible, obey what you do understand. For more information about our ministry to those with leprosy, please go to www.hopegivers.org.
2022-09-2110 min
Osborne Baptist ChurchGuest Speaker: Dr. Sam ThomasWe're looking forward to hearing from our good friend, Dr. Sam Thomas, of Hopegivers International! We hope that through learning what God's doing in Dr. Thomas' life and around the world, that you would be challenged and encouraged in your walk with the Lord.
2022-09-1832 minStories of Hope with Dr. Samuel ThomasUsed by GodIf you are a Christian, why do bad things happen to you? Dr. Sam uses the example of the Apostle Paul, noting the good and bad. The Lord uses trials to strengthen our faith. Be encouraged by hearing the story of Dr. Sam’s arrest and how he was used by God. Also hear about Dr. M. A. Thomas, Founder of Hopegivers. For more information, please go to www.hopegivers.org.
2022-09-1414 min
Розмови Лізи СидоровоїЯк арт-ком’юніті HopeGivers допомагає дітям, переселенцям та тваринам під час війни?Про трансформацію діяльності організації під час війни, потреби та складнощі в наданні гуманітарної допомоги розповіла Вікторія Задніпряна, засновниця ком’юніті HopeGivers.
2022-06-3023 minStories of Hope with Dr. Samuel ThomasAn Indian Christmas CarolLearn about the Hope Home activities at Christmas. Hope Chests are shared with all the children and the dancing and celebrating begins. The evening ends with prayer and giving back. For more information about Hopegivers, or to donate a $50 Hope Chest, please visit www.hopegivers,org.
2021-11-1718 minStories of Hope with Dr. Samuel ThomasA Day in the Life of a Child of HopegiversWith over 33 million abandoned children living on the streets of India, we have guardians that place them in our care at one of our Hope Homes. Learn about their schedules as they start their day at 5:30 a.m. with prayer and end their day at 10:00 p.m. with prayer. Thank you for investing in Hopegivers so we can save them from being abandoned, and help save them for eternity. For more information, please visit www.hopegivers.org.
2021-11-1020 minStories of Hope with Dr. Samuel ThomasThe Widow's ScarHear about Hopegivers’ ministry to Dowry Castaways. Learn the process that leads to the burning of brides. Hear the story about the woman who used her scars as a testimony for God. For more information, please visit www.hopegivers.org.
2021-11-0317 minStories of Hope with Dr. Samuel ThomasHow Hard Is It To Share The Gospel?It can be very difficult to share the gospel in a place that has never heard. Hear Dr. Sam tell the story of bringing the Good News of Jesus to a new town. Be encouraged as you hear of the boldness of the Bible College Students and the intervention of God to allow for the opportunity to share Jesus. For more information go to www.hopegivers.org
2021-10-2726 minStories of Hope with Dr. Samuel ThomasChange a Life with a Christmas Hope ChestHope Chest gifts provide Christmas to the orphaned and abandoned children for the past 22 years. Hear the Holland family experience of celebrating Christmas in India. For more information about Hopegivers or to donate a Hope Chest for Christmas, please visit www.hopegivers.org.
2021-10-2020 minStories of Hope with Dr. Samuel ThomasA Story of Supernatural ForgivenessHow strong is the power of forgiveness? Hear Dr. Sam tell the remarkable story of a Hopegivers pastor who endured evil at the hands of those who hated him. His act of forgiveness led to a transformation that defies human understanding. For more information on Hopegivers please visit www.hopegivers.org
2021-10-1315 minStories of Hope with Dr. Samuel ThomasThe Passion of the Hopegivers Pastors with Dr. Tommy MiddletonDr. Tommy Middleton has been travelling with Hopegivers to India for twenty-eight years. Hear about the passion of the pastors in relation to the things of God, and the authority of God in their lives. Dr. Tommy feels that he takes a teaspoon of blessings to them, but they dump a five gallon bucket back on him. Dr. Tommy is a Board Member of Hopegivers International. For more information about Hopegivers, please visit www.hopegivers.org.
2021-10-0618 min
Let's Parent on Purpose: Christian Marriage, Parenting, and DiscipleshipEp 246: How Do You Keep The Faith with Dr. Samuel ThomasAs we pray and ask God to intervene in our lives, sometimes in our lives, sometimes we see miraculous breakthrough. But often either nothing happens or we experience the very opposite of what we were praying. In times like this, many people walk away from their faith. How are we to keep our faith in Jesus when things go so wrong? I posed this question to Dr. Samuel Thomas of Hopegivers. Dr. Thomas is no stranger to suffering, as his life of service to the orphan, widow, and unreached of India has lead to assassination attempts, jail, and sorrow...
2021-10-0330 minStories of Hope with Dr. Samuel ThomasGiving Your Life for the Orphans. The Story of Andy and Susan LepperHear Dr. Sam shares the testimony of Andy Lepper and his desire to serve India alongside his wife Susan and their six year old son Micah.. We ask that you pray for an open door for the Gospel and for their non-profit organization called “No Longer Orphans.” If you are interested in giving in honor of Jay’s son Elijah as he battles with leukemia, or if you are interested in helping with the education of Micah, please go to www.nolongerorphans.org. For more information about Hopegivers, please visit www.hopegivers.org
2021-09-2922 minStories of Hope with Dr. Samuel ThomasHow Do You Keep The Faith?Sometimes we pray and see God miraculously intervene. Other times it seems like either nothing, or the exact opposite of what we pray for happens. How can you keep your faith when everything goes wrong? Here Dr. Sam's powerful answer to this question, forged from decades of serving the Lord in some of the most difficult circumstances one could face in life and ministry. For more information please visit www.hopegivers.org
2021-09-2220 minStories of Hope with Dr. Samuel ThomasWitnessing a Pioneering Church Planting Pastor with Pastor Paul FlemmingPaul Fleming heard about Hopegivers as he attended Liberty College (now Liberty University). He heard M. A. Thomas preach in Chapel and then later met Dr Samuel Thomas. Paul visited India in 2005 where he spoke at a combined graduation ceremony for 10,000 people. Hear about his experiences with graduation and his visit to a remote village. As a Board Member of Hopegivers, Paul encourages people to be involved in sharing the Gospel through Hopegivers by praying, being involved financially, and visiting India. For more information about Hopegivers, please visit www.hopegivers.org.
2021-09-1516 minStories of Hope with Dr. Samuel ThomasMinistry to the Lepers with Dr. Willie GreerLeprosy is a disease that most of us think went away with the Bible times, but in India, there is still a battle to eradicate this disease. Dr. Willie Greer has been involved with Hopegivers since the first westerners have been visiting the ministry. Listen to his fascinating story of his first trip to India, witnessing Dr. M.A. Thomas share the love of Jesus with lepers and their families. Hopegivers has been serving the lepers of India for over fifty years. For more informations, visit www.hopegivers.org
2021-09-0814 minStories of Hope with Dr. Samuel ThomasBecause of Covid...As the Covid-19 Pandemic continues worldwide, churches around the world have faced unprecedented challenges. But amidst the losses and disruptions, the pastors of Hopegivers have shared the gospel in ways that have never been possible before. Listen as Dr. Sam shares an update from the churches and Hope Homes. For more information on Hopegivers, please visit www.hopegivers.org
2021-09-0119 min
Let's Parent on Purpose: Christian Marriage, Parenting, and Discipleship235. Finding a Mission in the Midst of Chemotherapy with Elijah HollandIn 2014 my five year old son Elijah faced the fight of his life against Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. Donate to support Christian Parenting CPgive.org: www.christianparenting.org www.hopegivers.org Stories of Hope with Dr. Samuel Thomas. Sponsor Affiliate: www.cpgive.org
2021-07-1824 min2021-04-2117 min2021-04-1417 minStories of Hope with Dr. Samuel ThomasHow Childhood Cancer Spread Hope to OrphansDr. Sam has invited Jay Holland, and his 12 year old son Elijah to share about Elijah's health journey and how it impacted the ministry of Hopegivers. In the midst of pain and suffering, Elijah and his family determined to turn their challenges into a positive opportunity to help others. Elijah chose to help orphaned and abandoned children in India. They collected almost $20,000 and Elijah describes his 2018 trip with his family to India and the lessons he learned through that experience. Elijah, thank you! You are amazing!
2021-04-0717 minStories of Hope with Dr. Samuel ThomasThe Work of God in Burma Learn about the culture in Burma and the significant challenges they have faced and are currently facing. Learn about Adoniram Judson, who was the first missionary in the 1700’s and learn about ministry that is still taking place among these people. For information about Hopegivers, please visit www.hopegivers.org.
2021-03-3114 minStories of Hope with Dr. Samuel ThomasThe Work of God in NepalHear about how God is working in Nepal and how American missionaries are needed to teach the national pastors how to study and share the Bible. Learn how Hopegivers raises hope in the culture of Nepal in the midst of extreme superstitions. Pray that they learn the languages of humility and love. For more information about Hopegivers, please visit www.hopegivers.org.
2021-03-2417 minStories of Hope with Dr. Samuel ThomasArrows for ChristHopegivers don't make arrows, they gather them, sharpen them, and launch them to spread the Good News. We gather children who are living on the streets of India to share the message of hope and salvation. Help us rescue more children to become pioneer missionaries for $35 a month by going to www.hopegivers.org.
2021-03-1717 minStories of Hope with Dr. Samuel ThomasThe Martyrs OathDr. Sam explains how we train Pioneer Missionaries in our Bible Institutes and Seminary. Prior to their graduation, the students commit to signing a Martyr’s Oath of giving their lives if needed to spread the Gospel. We have had 27 missionaries who have been martyred for their faith. To read The Martyr’s Oath, go to https://hopegivers.org/vision-and-mission and look at how our graduates are launched into ministry.
2021-03-1016 minStories of Hope with Dr. Samuel ThomasRescuing the Dowry CastawayLearn about the women we serve called Dowry Castaways. We have served 980 burned women. A total of 800 of them have died, and 570 of those women accepted Christ. They were burned once, but never again. Subscribe to the podcast to learn how God works to share stories of hope through Hopegivers!
2021-03-0318 min
Let's Parent on Purpose: Christian Marriage, Parenting, and Discipleship215. The Death of a Spouse and Single Parenting with Jonathan PittsWhen Pastor and Author Jonathan Pitts’ wife of sixteen years died suddenly, he found himself thrust into a season of grief while also trying to navigate as a single parent. His wife Wynter had been his ministry partner, chief counselor, as well as an incredible mom for their four girls. In this conversation, Jonathan shares his journey of grief, provision, hope, and community. He encourages those who are grieving or parenting alone, and also gives great council for two parent families in how to minister to single parents. Jonathan Pitts is an author, speaker and the...
2021-02-2842 minStories of Hope with Dr. Samuel ThomasInvesting in the Kingdom with Jeff CornelisonJeff shares his testimony and how as a businessman, he sees the return in investment to advance the Kingdom. Dr. Samuel Thomas says “God doesn’t want your money, He wants your heart.” At Hopegivers we see that God multiplies what our donors provide. Subscribe to the podcast to learn how God works to share stories of hope through Hopegivers!
2021-02-2418 min
Let's Parent on Purpose: Christian Marriage, Parenting, and Discipleship214. Parenting is Really Hard!Before we have children, people tell us that parenting is really hard. But it’s not until you get into the midst of your parenting journey that you realize just how many challenges you face in building a thriving family. Jay talks about four factors that make parenting so difficult: 1) Your family is filled with sinful humans, 2) Mother Nature is trying to kill us, 3) The world is not helpful, and 4) You are in a spiritual battle. Once we’ve identified the myriad...
2021-02-2127 minStories of Hope with Dr. Samuel ThomasThe Faith to Preach When Nobody is ListeningIf you are a Christian, you are in full time ministry. Hear the story of M. A. Thomas preaches in Southern India to 5,000 empty chairs and then hears how God blessed his obedience. Subscribe to the podcast to learn how God works to share stories of hope through Hopegivers!
2021-02-1715 min
Let's Parent on Purpose: Christian Marriage, Parenting, and Discipleship213. Defining Womanhood for Our Girls with Bethany BealIt’s imperative that our daughters and sons have a solid understanding of identity, femininity, and beauty from a godly perspective! Author and speaker Bethany Neal joins me as we speak on crafting a definition and vision for biblical womanhood that will help our children through elementary, the preteen and teenage years, and all the way into adulthood. This conversation will not only give you a vision for Biblical Womanhood, but also specific language and vocabulary to help encourage your children along the path. Bethany Beal is head-over-heels in love with her best friend and hus...
2021-02-1433 minStories of Hope with Dr. Samuel ThomasFrom Clean Water to Living Water - The Power of a WellSeventy percent (70%) of the residents of India do not have clean water. The slums do not have any running water at all. When we send a Pastor to a new village, we enter by providing clean water. When we build a Hope Home, we put 4 taps inside the home for the children and we put 2 taps outside the home for the community. If we meet the needs of the people through clean water, we feel we have the right to share Christ with them. No one can come to the Father but by Him. Subscribe to the podcast to l...
2021-02-1017 minStories of Hope with Dr. Samuel ThomasChurch Planting in an Unreached VillageHopegivers has planted over 100,000 churches in India over the past 60 years. The blood of the martyrs are the seeds for new churches. We have had 23 martyrs give their lives to spread the Gospel. Our graduates sign a “martyr’s oath” before we send them out to plant churches. Hear the story of one graduate who was sent out, and after being obedient, was able to plant 72 churches. Answered prayers lead to planted churches. Subscribe to the podcast to learn how God works to share stories of hope through Hopegivers!
2021-02-0315 min
Let's Parent on Purpose: Christian Marriage, Parenting, and Discipleship211. Your Friends Determine Your Direction and Future In the first episode of my new series on Parenting Challenges, I address the truth that “Our friends determine the direction and quality of our lives”. In a unique episode designed for parents to listen to with their children, we discuss how to identify toxic relationships, represented by the acronym MAD GAS (Manipulator, Addict, Deceiver, Gossip, Arguer, and Slug). We then determine the character qualities of a JET PACK friendship (Joyful, Encourager, Trustworthy, Peacemaker, Active, Christ Centered, and Kingdom Minded). Resources Mentioned: Sponsor Affiliate: The Hopegivers Stories of Hope Podcas...
2021-01-3131 minStories of Hope with Dr. Samuel ThomasThe Church in India During Covid-19Many of the Indians had a false belief or superstition regarding Covid in India and how to cure it. Over 95,000 of our Pastors dealt with lack of food and severe lockdowns, but God provided. These Pastors began meeting with their church on Zoom and many people came to Christ and were baptised. They learned that faith is believing that God is in control. Subscribe to the podcast to learn how God works to share stories of hope through Hopegivers!
2021-01-2711 min
Let's Parent on Purpose: Christian Marriage, Parenting, and Discipleship210. Focus on Your Systems, Not Your GoalsEvery year we make goals that never happen. The problem is not our goals, it’s our systems. As the saying goes “your habits are perfectly suited to give you the life you have.” By learning to focus on our systems, we open the door for radical change in our spiritual life, families, and personal health. Resources Mentioned: Episode 207 Your Future Self Will Thank You With Drew Dyck Episode 208 Cultivating Self Control In Your Children With Drew Dyck Episode 209 Routines for Faith Formation In Our Children with Kenneth Kuhn Sponsor...
2021-01-2426 minStories of Hope with Dr. Samuel ThomasHow India Changed My Family with Jeff CornelisonHear the story of how Jeff Cornelison got involved with Hopegivers and how God provided his first international mission trip to Burma (Myanmar). Jeff also shares about his first trip to India and how it created a legacy for his family. Subscribe to the podcast to learn how God works to share stories of hope through Hopegivers!
2021-01-2014 min
Let's Parent on Purpose: Christian Marriage, Parenting, and Discipleship209. Routines for Faith Formation with Ken KuhnFaith is built through consistent, small interactions. My guest Ken Kuhn shares how to use meal times, bed times, and other regular routines to strengthen your child’s faith. Through regular questions, prayers of blessings and simple spiritual habits, you can slowly grow your children into the men and women of God who will be a blessing to the world. Ken Kuhn is a Christian education specialist, former family ministry pastor, and coach who focuses on helping young families share Jesus with their kids from a very young age. He is the author of several resources that ar...
2021-01-1727 minStories of Hope with Dr. Samuel ThomasA Child of a Murderer Becomes a Hope Home LeaderWhen Dr. Samuel Thomas was arrested for preaching the Gospel, he met a murderer who wanted him to help her daughter. Pooja was rescued, sharpened, and is currently a Home Home Leader. Hope comes in Christ, and He has a plan for all of us. Subscribe to the podcast to learn how God works to share stories of hope through Hopegivers!
2021-01-1316 min
Let's Parent on Purpose: Christian Marriage, Parenting, and Discipleship208. Cultivating Self Control in Children with Drew DyckShow Notes: Author Drew Dyck is back to discuss encouraging self control and willpower in our children. We discuss the difficulties of inspiring self control in young people who do not yet see its merits. Drew shares practical strategies for strengthening self disciple and self control for our children with school, chores, and even their relationships with one another. We also discuss the importance of modeling these behaviors as the adults in our households. Drew Dyckis an editor at Moody Publishers and the former managing editor of Leadership Journal. His work has been featured in USA Today, T...
2021-01-1038 minStories of Hope with Dr. Samuel ThomasIdentifying With the LepersIndia has the highest number of leprosy cases in the world. Many of these women live in deep poverty and shame, cast out of society. Hear how M.A. Thomas began a gospel work among the lepers by being the hands, feet, and embrace of Jesus in their lives. The ministry of Hopegivers among the lepers of India continues to this day, planting churches, caring for children, and providing economic opportunities for those affected with the disease.
2021-01-0615 minStories of Hope with Dr. Samuel ThomasThe Beginning of God's Orphan ArmyDr. Sam shares the story of how his father, M.A. Thomas, got the vision to gather orphans and raise them in the love of Jesus. Hear how Sam, as a teenage boy, came home from school to learn that he was now sharing his room and clothing with the first set of orphan boys. From those humble beginnings, God has used His Orphan Army to plant tens of thousands of churches across India and South Asia.
2021-01-0616 min
Let's Parent on Purpose: Christian Marriage, Parenting, and Discipleship207. Your Future Self Will Thank You with Drew DyckWe're starting off the New Year with a discussion on willpower and self-control and the Bible and science behind it, with author Drew Dyck. Show Highlights Drew Dyck is an editor at Moody Publishers and the former managing editor of Leadership Journal. His work has been featured in USA Today, the Huffington Post, Christianity Today, and CNN.com. Drew is the author of Generation Ex-Christian and Yawning at Tigers. He lives with his wife Grace and their three children near Portland, Oregon. As we all prepare for the New Year, Drew reminds us, don't...
2021-01-0340 min
Let's Parent on Purpose: Christian Marriage, Parenting, and Discipleship206. The Child of a Murderer becomes an Orphan Leader with Dr. Samuel ThomasFor our last episode of the year, and of the Stories of Hope series, you're going to hear the story of Puja, a girl who was taken into a Hope home after her mother murdered her father. Her life is a testament to God's transformative power through Christ. If you enjoy this conversation with Dr. Samuel Thomas, check out the new podcast, Stories of Hope, debuting on Jan. 6. Show Highlights Dr. Samuel Thomas is known throughout India as a leading humanitarian. As president and CEO of Hopegivers, Dr. Thomas helps connect those with a ministry...
2020-12-2721 minStories of Hope with Dr. Samuel ThomasIntroducing Hopegivers' Stories of HopeHopegivers International is a ministry started by M.A. Thomas more than 60 years ago in India. In this introductory episode, his son Dr. Samuel Thomas shares the story of how his dad planted his first churches, as well as how his mom, dad, and a small band of partners sacrificed everything to go to North India to share the gospel. You'll hear about M.A's arrest for preaching, how the first church started from believers he shared the gospel with in jail, and about the vision and impact of Hopegivers in the last 60 years.
2020-12-1814 min
Let's Parent on Purpose: Christian Marriage, Parenting, and Discipleship202. Hope and Freedom from Pornography Addiction with Shane O'NeillPornography is becoming an issue for younger and younger Christian youth – and a challenge for their parents. For our final episode in the Technology and Family series, we talk about this often hard-to-breach subject, with a message of freedom and hope from guest Shane O'Neill. Show Highlights Shane O’Neill is the host of The Naked Gospel podcast. He is also the Editorial Director for Proven Ministries, a non-profit, sexual integrity organization that partners with individuals, churches, and organizations to see men, women, and families discover Jesus’ freedom. Shane is currently working on a graduate degree...
2020-11-2952 min
Let's Parent on Purpose: Christian Marriage, Parenting, and Discipleship201. Raising Kids in a Screen-Saturated World with Eliza HuieIn today's world, we and our children are bombarded by screens. Eliza Huie shows us how we can raise kids in a screen saturated world. She also reveals what the real enemy is – and it's not technology Show Highlights Eliza is the Director of Counseling at McLean Bible Church in Virginia and the Dean of Biblical Counseling at Metro Baltimore Seminary. As a licensed counselor with biblical training, she brings expertise to the challenges parents face in a way that emphasizes organic gospel connections. Eliza and her husband Ken raised three children and recently had th...
2020-11-2240 min
Let's Parent on Purpose: Christian Marriage, Parenting, and Discipleship200. The Most Important Thing for Moms and DadsStudies have shown that the average teen is in church maybe 50 hours a year, but they get about 3,000 hours a year with their parents. What happens in the home is so impactful on a child's spiritual life. As a youth minister, I find it so important to connect not just with young people, but to their moms and dads too. That's how the idea for this podcast started. Now, Let's Parent on Purpose is on its 200th episode! Show Highlights Through all the parenting struggles I've gone through as a father and a foster father...
2020-11-1530 min
Let's Parent on Purpose: Christian Marriage, Parenting, and Discipleship199. My Key Takeaways from The Social Dilemma DocumentaryNetflix recently released a documentary called the Social Dilemma. This is film is part interview, part family drama, part recreation of the Pixar Movie Inside Out. In interviews with some of the primary behavioral and software engineers of Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Pinterest, we learn how these products are not only designed to be addictive, but also to change user’s behavior. I think every parent who is on social media needs to watch, and every parent of a child who is on social media should watch it with their children. Here are some of my...
2020-11-0824 min
Let's Parent on Purpose: Christian Marriage, Parenting, and Discipleship198. Technology is Not the Devil with Scott PleasantsTechnology is an ever-present entity in our lives and sometimes we can become scared of it, but there are also several wonderful things made possible by it. This new series tackles various aspects of technology and how it navigate through it with your family. Show Highlights Scott Pleasants is currently the Strategic Innovations Advisor for Innovate Lynchburg where he is responsible for helping businesses with technology and helping tech-based entrepreneurs with their go-to-market strategies. Before being named SAI, Scott was the CIO for TRBC World-wide and the Director of Engineering Technology and Operations...
2020-11-0146 min
Let's Parent on Purpose: Christian Marriage, Parenting, and Discipleship197. Generations of Generosity with Lisa GibsonTo wrap up this series on Money Matters, I wanted to talk about the power of service and generosity in the family and how transformative that could be. In this episode, Lisa Gibson talks about the impact of three generations of generosity and serving as a family. Show Highlights Lisa Gibson is a wife to Brent, the mother of three, and follower of Jesus. She’s an active member of Covenant Fellowship Baptist Church, and also happens to be my wife Emily’s sister. Lisa was profoundly shaped by her parent’s reliance on the Lord a...
2020-10-2530 min
Let's Parent on Purpose: Christian Marriage, Parenting, and Discipleship196. Teaching Kids to Be Smart with Money Parents are often hesitant to talk to their children about sex and money on a personal level. The lack of serious money talkleads to kids who don't know what their parents make and much worse, what things cost. This often gives our kids a skewed perspective of the reality of money and finances. Show Highlights It is important to be intentional in teaching your kids about money. Financial wisdom doesn’t come from a lesson, but from hundreds of experiences wisely processed. It is not just important to go through certain experiences, but to process them and learn from them. Don't...
2020-10-1829 min
#LettersToYoungPeople (By Favour Ikhile)#LettersToYoungPeopleThis is a faith-based inspirational series hosted by Favour Ikhile and his team of hopegivers which happens every Tuesdays.
2020-10-0635 min
Let's Parent on Purpose: Christian Marriage, Parenting, and Discipleship147 Samuel Thomas: Living on Mission Won't Make Your Children Miss OutIf we’re honest, sometimes, we are afraid that following Jesus is going to be too costly for ourselves or our children. What if my obedience to Christ turns my children off to following Jesus themselves or it makes them lose out on some amazing opportunities that they may otherwise have? Today, I am having a conversation with the son of one of this past century’s greatest missionaries. You will hear how a childhood spent with parents who were radical in their obedience to Christ prepared him for what God had in store for his life. Give...
2019-11-1046 min
God Is Awesome Podcast: Christian Testimonies and True Stories of Faith and InspirationChristian Testimonies | Jay HollandHow Jesus walked with him through the death of a spouse and parenting a family.
Tune in when he shares his story of...
🙌 How God has healed him from the death of his spouse.
🙌 How God is with him through his son's Leukemia
🙌 How God is guiding him while he fosters parents
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🔥 Dealing with death
🔥 How little kids know about God
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Links
Instant Family: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7401588/
Jay's Podcast: https://www.letsparentonpurpose.com/
Missionary Group: https://hopegiver...
2019-04-1749 min
God is AwesomeChristian Testimonies | Jay HollandHow Jesus walked with him through the death of a spouse and parenting a family. Tune in when he shares his story of...🙌 How God has healed him from the death of his spouse.🙌 How God is with him through his son's Leukemia🙌 How God is guiding him while he fosters parents-We also talk about...🔥 Dealing with death🔥 How little kids know about God-LinksInstant Family: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7401588/ Jay's Podcast: https://www.letsparentonpurpose.com/Missionary Group: https://hopegivers.org/Jay's Church: http://www.covenantfellowship.com-Watch and praise God with us as Jay...
2019-04-1749 minLet's Parent on Purpose: Christian Marriage, Parenting, and DiscipleshipLPOP 96 A Holiday Plan for Family GatheringsWe’re entering the season filled with awe, wonder, gratitude, and dread. It’s that time of year where we get to spend time with family we love. Sometimes, we get to spend time with family who are easier to love at a distance. Let’s be honest, just because we grew up together doesn’t mean we now have the same worldview, parenting styles, standards, goals, or aspirations. And sometimes we love every member of our family, and are mostly on the same page as them, but it’s just overwhelming when they all get together at once....
2018-11-1822 minLet's Parent on Purpose: Christian Marriage, Parenting, and DiscipleshipLPOP 93 Planning Ahead for the HolidaysIt might feel like fall just started (or if you live in Florida, that summer never left), but the Holiday season is right around the corner. Today I share some ideas for how you can set up your family to enjoy each other more, consume less, and make Jesus the true center of the season. You cannot be passive in the struggle against consumerism in your life. If your standard is whatever anyone else is doing for their kids, you will not win.Click To Tweet Highlights of the show include: Why experiences a...
2018-10-2819 minLet's Parent on Purpose: Christian Marriage, Parenting, and DiscipleshipLPOP 29 An Interview with Dr. Samuel ThomasThis was a special and rare opportunity to interview one of my dear friends and spiritual heroes, Dr. Samuel Thomas of Hopegivers International. Hopegivers rescues orphaned and at risk children throughout India and plant churches throughout South Asia.
2017-07-2418 min