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Daily Hope with Pastor John S. Dickerson
We Preach Christ, Not Ourselves
In this episode, Pastor John S. Dickerson reflects on 2 Corinthians 4:5 and the powerful reminder that true ministry is not about personalities—it’s about Jesus Christ as Lord. Paul defended his integrity against false accusations by making it clear: “We preach not ourselves, but Jesus Christ as Lord, and ourselves as your servants for Jesus’ sake.” In a world where churches and leaders can drift toward celebrity culture, this message calls us back to the foundation—Christ crucified, Christ exalted, Christ alone. Pastor John shares a personal story about his grandfather’s pastoral legacy and the verse t...
2026-02-16
03 min
Daily Hope with Pastor John S. Dickerson
Acts 6: Growing Pains, Godly Leadership, and the Power of Delegation
In this Daily Hope devotional, Pastor John S. Dickerson explores Acts 6 and the growing pains of the early church as it expanded rapidly. When conflict arose over food distribution, the apostles modeled godly leadership by protecting their primary calling—prayer and teaching God’s Word—while wisely delegating ministry to Spirit-filled, trusted leaders. This passage reveals a timeless blueprint for healthy churches: leaders devoted to Scripture and prayer, ministries shared across the body, and every believer empowered to serve. Pastor John S. Dickerson reminds us that growth always brings challenges, but when guided by the Holy Spirit and biblical wisdom...
2026-01-14
03 min
Daily Hope with Pastor John S. Dickerson
Acts 4:12 — Ordinary People, Extraordinary Power
In this Daily Hope devotional, Pastor John S. Dickerson walks through Acts 4:8–12, where Peter—once fearful and uneducated—boldly proclaims that salvation is found in no one but Jesus Christ. Empowered by the Holy Spirit, ordinary believers become courageous witnesses, and the early church leaders recognize something unmistakable: these men had been with Jesus. This episode invites you to rediscover the transforming power of the Holy Spirit in your own life and challenges you to live in such close relationship with Christ that others can see it. As we continue through the Book of Acts, Pastor John S. Dickerson remind...
2026-01-13
03 min
Daily Hope with Pastor John S. Dickerson
Why Christian Unity Is Jesus’ Top Priority for Believers
What does Jesus want Christians to focus on today? In John 17, Pastor John S. Dickerson explains that Jesus’ highest priority for believers isn’t just something to do—it’s something to experience: deep, supernatural unity rooted in God’s own nature as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. This episode explores Jesus’ prayer for all future believers, showing how genuine love and unity among Christians is the primary way the world is convinced that Jesus is truly God. Discover why division weakens the church, how unity fuels spiritual power, and how living in Christ-centered community allows believers to experience a glimpse of...
2026-01-08
04 min
Daily Hope with Pastor John S. Dickerson
How the Holy Spirit Guides Believers Into Truth
In this Daily Hope episode, Pastor John S. Dickerson explores one of the most profound teachings in the Gospel of John—Jesus’ promise of the Holy Spirit. Drawing from John 16, this devotional explains why it was actually better for Jesus to return to heaven, how the Holy Spirit now works in the world, and how believers can discern God’s voice from false spiritual claims. Learn how the Spirit convicts of sin, glorifies Jesus, aligns with Scripture, and guides followers of Christ into truth. If you’ve ever wondered how to recognize the Holy Spirit’s leading in your life, this...
2026-01-07
04 min
Daily Hope with Pastor John S. Dickerson
Pray Bigger: Asking God for Bold, Kingdom-Shaping Miracles
What are you praying for this year—and are your prayers big enough? In today’s Daily Hope, Pastor John S. Dickerson shares how John 15:7 reshaped his prayer life and led to undeniable miracles, including God providing multiple ministry buildings with zero debt. This episode challenges believers to move beyond small, safe prayers and begin asking boldly for things that matter eternally. Learn how abiding in Jesus and letting His Word shape your desires unlocks confident, faith-filled prayer aligned with God’s kingdom purposes.
2026-01-06
00 min
Daily Hope with Pastor John S. Dickerson
How to Find Real Power to Change This Year
As a new year begins, many of us want to grow spiritually—be more consistent in church, read the Bible, invite others to faith, or finally break habits we know don’t honor God. In this Daily Hope episode, Pastor John S. Dickerson teaches from John 15 where Jesus explains the true source of spiritual power. Lasting change doesn’t come from willpower or resolutions, but from staying connected to Jesus through the Holy Spirit. Discover how abiding in Christ produces real fruit in your life and why apart from Him, lasting spiritual growth is impossible.
2026-01-05
03 min
Daily Hope with Pastor John S. Dickerson
Who Is the Holy Spirit and How Does He Work in Your Life?
In this Daily Hope episode, Pastor John S. Dickerson explains the role of the Holy Spirit as the third person of the Trinity—God with us and within us. Drawing from John 14, this message unpacks Jesus’ promise of the Advocate who comes alongside believers to guide, comfort, teach, and bring peace. Discover how the Holy Spirit works in the life of every follower of Jesus, why this gift is better than Jesus remaining physically on earth, and how learning to walk with the Spirit can transform your daily life.
2026-01-04
04 min
Daily Hope with Pastor John S. Dickerson
John 14:6 | Why Jesus Is the Only Way to God
In this Daily Hope message, Pastor John S. Dickerson addresses a thoughtful and often-asked question: if Jesus rose from the dead, why isn’t He physically walking the earth today? Walking through John 14, this episode explains Jesus’ return to heaven, His promise to prepare a place for us, and the clear claim He makes about salvation—that He alone is the way, the truth, and the life. A compelling explanation of heaven, eternity, and why the gospel is both exclusive in truth and inclusive in invitation.
2026-01-03
03 min
Daily Hope with Pastor John S. Dickerson
John 3:16–17 | Why Jesus Came to Save, Not Condemn
In this Daily Hope episode, Pastor John S. Dickerson walks through one of the most well-known—and often misunderstood—passages in all of Scripture: John 3:16–17. Jesus clearly explains the heart of God’s mission—not to judge the world, but to save it. This message unpacks why salvation is offered freely to everyone, how belief in Jesus brings eternal life, and why Christianity is truly good news for all people. A clear, compassionate explanation of the gospel and an invitation to place your faith in Christ.
2026-01-02
03 min
Daily Hope with Pastor John S. Dickerson
In the Beginning | A New Year Through the Gospel of John
As we step into a brand new year, Pastor John S. Dickerson opens Daily Hope by turning to the Gospel of John—the perfect place to start fresh. John 1 reminds us that before anything else existed, Jesus already was. This episode explores how John tells the Christmas story from heaven’s perspective, declaring Jesus as eternal, divine, and the source of all life and light. In a world filled with darkness, this message anchors our new year in the unshakable truth that the light of Christ cannot be overcome. A powerful foundation for faith, clarity, and hope in the year...
2026-01-01
04 min
Daily Hope with Pastor John S. Dickerson
What Happens When You Tell Others About Jesus? | The Shepherds’ Response
In this Daily Hope message, Pastor John S. Dickerson walks through Luke 2:12–14 and challenges the fear many believers feel about sharing their faith. What if, instead of rejection, people receive Jesus and their lives are changed forever? Using the angels and shepherds as an example, Pastor John reminds us that our responsibility is obedience, not outcomes. God sends messengers to faithfully deliver His message, and He alone handles the response. This episode encourages believers to overcome fear, trust God with the results, and boldly share the good news of Jesus—just as heaven’s messengers did on the first Christ...
2025-12-28
03 min
Daily Hope with Pastor John S. Dickerson
The Shepherds’ Role in the Christmas Story | Declaring the Good News
In this Daily Hope episode, Pastor John S. Dickerson explores the role of the shepherds in the Christmas story from Luke 2 and what it teaches us about sharing our faith today. While Mary and Joseph served and the wise men gave generously, the shepherds were entrusted with declaring the good news that the Savior had been born. Their response reminds us that God invites ordinary people to proclaim what He is doing in the world. Pastor John encourages us to continue living out these same roles—serving, giving, inviting, and declaring—as part of God’s ongoing work. This messag...
2025-12-27
02 min
Daily Hope with Pastor John S. Dickerson
Playing Your Part in God’s Story | After Christmas Reflections from Luke 1
In this Daily Hope episode, Pastor John S. Dickerson reflects on a quiet but powerful moment in the Christmas story from Luke 1:56—Mary’s three-month stay with Elizabeth. This brief verse reveals how God uses faithful, ordinary people to encourage others and advance His eternal plan. As Mary and Elizabeth shared life, faith, and hope together, God was preparing the way for Jesus and John the Baptist. This message invites us, even after Christmas, to look for our role in God’s story by being a steady, encouraging presence in the lives of others. Pastor John reminds us that simple...
2025-12-26
01 min
Daily Hope with Pastor John S. Dickerson
Mary’s Song of Praise | Worshiping Jesus on Christmas Day
On this Christmas Day Daily Hope, Pastor John S. Dickerson reflects on Mary’s powerful song of praise from Luke 1—often called the Magnificat—and invites us to pause amid the celebration to truly worship Jesus. As we rejoice in the miracle of Christ’s birth, this message points us beyond the manger to the cross, the resurrection, and the life-changing hope Jesus offers. Pastor John also encourages prayer for the many who heard the gospel through Connection Pointe’s Christmas Eve services, asking God to continue His work in their hearts. This Christmas Day message is a call to gratitu...
2025-12-25
04 min
Daily Hope with Pastor John S. Dickerson
Luke the Outsider God Chose | Why the Gospel of Luke Builds Confidence in Faith
In this Daily Hope, Pastor John S. Dickerson shares powerful Bible trivia that carries a deep encouragement: Luke, the author of the Gospel of Luke, was not Jewish but a Greek physician—yet God chose him to write one of the most detailed and historically grounded accounts of Jesus’ life. By carefully interviewing eyewitnesses like Peter, James, and John, Luke wrote so believers could be certain of the truth they had been taught. As we approach Christmas and prepare to read Luke 1–2, this episode reminds us that God often uses those who feel unqualified to strengthen the faith of others...
2025-12-23
03 min
Daily Hope with Pastor John S. Dickerson
An Unexpected Christmas: When God Changes the Plan
In this Daily Hope devotional, Pastor John S. Dickerson begins the Christmas story from the Gospel of Matthew by focusing on the shocking, unexpected moment Mary discovers she is pregnant by the power of the Holy Spirit. For Mary, this was confusing, frightening, and full of uncertainty—yet God was actively at work. Pastor John encourages us to see our own unexpected life changes through the same lens: God is still writing a bigger story, even when circumstances don’t make sense. This reflection reminds us that Christmas began not with comfort, but with faith in the middle of unce...
2025-12-17
03 min
Daily Hope with Pastor John S. Dickerson
Forgiven, Empowered, and Sent
Pastor John S. Dickerson closes the gospel of Luke with Jesus’ final words before ascending to heaven. After rising from the dead, Jesus explains that all of Scripture pointed to His suffering, His resurrection, and the global mission that would follow. He declares the core message the disciples must carry: “There is forgiveness of sins for all who repent.” Then Jesus promises the Holy Spirit—God’s own power—who will fill believers and equip them to take this message to the nations. Pastor John reminds us that we, like those first disciples, are witnesses of Jesus’ forgiveness and are empowered...
2025-12-16
01 min
Daily Hope with Pastor John S. Dickerson
Seen by Jesus, Even in the Crowd
Pastor John S. Dickerson shares the story of Zacchaeus—a man overlooked by everyone except Jesus. In Luke 19, Zacchaeus is too short to see over the crowd and too disliked to be welcomed by others. Yet Jesus stops, looks up, calls him by name, and invites Himself into Zacchaeus’ home. Pastor John reminds us that this is the heart of Christ: He sees the unnoticed, values the overlooked, and seeks out those who feel forgotten. Wherever you feel unseen—at school, in retirement, at home—Jesus sees you, knows you, and welcomes you with compassion.
2025-12-15
02 min
Daily Hope with Pastor John S. Dickerson
The Father Who Runs Toward You
Pastor John S. Dickerson unpacks the context behind one of Jesus’ most beloved stories—the Parable of the Prodigal Son. In Luke 15, religious leaders criticize Jesus for welcoming “tax collectors and notorious sinners.” In response, Jesus tells three stories about lost things—a sheep, a coin, and finally, a son—to reveal God’s heart for people who wander. Pastor John highlights how the father in the story runs toward his wayward child, showing the same pursuing love God has for every one of us. Whether you’re returning to God or praying for someone who is far from Him, this messag...
2025-12-14
02 min
Daily Hope with Pastor John S. Dickerson
The Gospel Written for Every Nation
Pastor John S. Dickerson introduces the Gospel of Luke—our most detailed, historically grounded account of Jesus’ life. Written by Luke, a Greek physician and the only non-Jewish author in the New Testament, this Gospel gives precise names, places, medical details, and a compassionate picture of Jesus’ ministry. Pastor John highlights Luke 19:10, where Jesus declares His mission: “The Son of Man came to seek and to save those who are lost.” As we enter the Christmas season, this episode reminds us that Christ came for every nation, every background, and every person who needs hope.
2025-12-13
01 min
Daily Hope with Pastor John S. Dickerson
Becoming the Kind of Christian Who Shares Jesus Everywhere
Pastor John S. Dickerson takes us into Mark 6, where Jesus sends His disciples out two-by-two—a preview of the Great Commission. Pastor John challenges us to think honestly about how often we share Jesus in our everyday lives: at work, in our hobbies, with friends, and in our families. Using the Life Application Study Bible’s insights, he shows how Jesus crossed every barrier—national, racial, and economic—to bring the good news to all people, and how He now calls us to do the same. This episode is an invitation to live on mission, to carry the message of salva...
2025-12-12
02 min
Daily Hope with Pastor John S. Dickerson
Jesus’ Most Direct Claim to Be God
Pastor John S. Dickerson walks through one of the clearest moments in Scripture where Jesus openly declares His divinity. In Mark 14, Jesus stays silent through false accusations—just as Old Testament prophecy foretold—but when the high priest finally asks, “Are you the Messiah, the Son of the Blessed One?” Jesus responds with the unmistakable words: “I AM.” Pastor John explains why every Jewish listener understood this as a direct claim to be God Himself, and why Jesus’ follow-up promise—that He will return on the clouds in power—matters for our faith today. This episode strengthens confidence in who Jesus truly is...
2025-12-11
02 min
Daily Hope with Pastor John S. Dickerson
Pray Boldly — Jesus Still Works Miracles
Pastor John S. Dickerson walks through the gospel of Mark, the New Testament record with more miracles than any other. Mark shows Jesus as a God of action—healing diseases, restoring broken lives, calming storms, and even raising the dead. Pastor John reminds us that Jesus performed miracles to reveal His identity as God and to strengthen the disciples’ faith, and He still invites us to pray with that same boldness today. Whether you’re facing chronic illness, relational fractures, or a dream that feels lost, this episode encourages you to keep praying with mustard-seed faith and to ask God fo...
2025-12-10
01 min
Daily Hope with Pastor John S. Dickerson
Jesus Is God — The Gospel of Mark Makes It Unmistakable
Pastor John S. Dickerson unpacks a core truth straight from Mark’s opening line: Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God. Throughout this gospel, Jesus demonstrates His divinity by healing disease, driving out demons, commanding nature, and conquering death itself. Pastor John reminds us that while Jesus had every right to rule as an earthly king, He chose instead to suffer and die for us—proving His identity through the resurrection. This episode invites you to trust Him fully, follow His example of humble obedience, and experience the transformed life He alone can give.
2025-12-09
01 min
Daily Hope with Pastor John S. Dickerson
Jesus: The Servant Who Saves
Pastor John S. Dickerson continues our journey through the Gospel of Mark—a fast-moving, eyewitness-based account written for believers in Rome. Today’s verse, Mark 10:45, captures the heartbeat of the entire gospel: Jesus did not come to be served but to serve, giving His life as a ransom for many. Pastor John reminds us that unlike any other religion or worldview, the King of the universe stoops low to rescue broken people. As followers of Christ, we’re invited to reflect His servant-hearted love in a world desperate for hope.
2025-12-08
02 min
Daily Hope with Pastor John S. Dickerson
Faithful Until He Returns
Pastor John S. Dickerson continues our journey through Matthew by exploring Jesus’ end-times teaching in Matthew 24–25. In this episode, Pastor John unpacks the Parable of the Talents—Jesus’ reminder that every resource we have is on loan from God, and He will return to evaluate how we used it. As we watch global events unfold and see signs Jesus described, we’re reminded to live with urgency, purpose, and faithfulness. May we be the servants who hear Jesus say, “Well done, good and faithful servant.”
2025-12-07
03 min
Daily Hope with Pastor John S. Dickerson
Seek First the Kingdom
Pastor John S. Dickerson continues through the Gospel of Matthew and highlights one of Jesus’ most repeated themes: the Kingdom of God. In this episode, Pastor John unpacks Jesus’ promises in Matthew 5:10 and Matthew 6:33—reminding us that when we choose righteousness, even when it costs us, heaven sees it and rewards it. And when we put God’s kingdom first, He faithfully provides everything else we need. Be encouraged today to realign your priorities, steady your heart, and live with kingdom focus.
2025-12-06
01 min
Daily Hope with Pastor John S. Dickerson
You Are the Messiah
Pastor John S. Dickerson walks through Matthew 16, where Jesus directly affirms Peter’s declaration: “You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.” In a culture full of confusion about Jesus’ identity, Pastor John shows how Matthew’s gospel leaves no ambiguity—Jesus didn’t just hint at being God; He openly claimed it. This episode dismantles the modern myth that Jesus never claimed divinity and points to the only reasonable conclusion: He is not a liar or lunatic, but the risen Lord. Join Pastor John as he strengthens your confidence in who Jesus truly is.
2025-12-05
01 min
Daily Hope with Pastor John S. Dickerson
Born in Bethlehem — Promised King
Pastor John S. Dickerson highlights Matthew 2:5–6, where ancient prophecy is fulfilled as Jesus is born in Bethlehem—the very place the Old Testament foretold the Messiah would come. In the Gospel of Matthew, Pastor John continues showing how Matthew stacks more than 76 prophecies to prove Jesus is the long-awaited King. This episode unpacks Matthew’s central theme: Jesus as the King of Kings—the ruler over time, eternity, heaven, earth, humans, and angels. Pastor John encourages us not only to admire this truth, but to respond by giving Jesus His rightful place as King in our lives today.
2025-12-04
01 min
Daily Hope with Pastor John S. Dickerson
The Bridge to the Messiah
Pastor John S. Dickerson opens the New Testament with the Gospel of Matthew—written by a former tax collector whose transformed life became a compelling witness to Jewish readers. Matthew shows Jesus as the long-promised Son of David, fulfilling more than 76 Old Testament prophecies. In this episode, Pastor John highlights Jesus’ own words from Matthew 5:17, revealing that Christ didn’t abolish the Law or the Prophets—He accomplished them. This devotional helps you see Matthew as the perfect bridge between the Old and New Testaments, affirming Jesus as the promised Messiah and anchoring your faith in the continuity of God’s st...
2025-12-03
02 min
Daily Hope with Pastor John S. Dickerson
The Faithful Few
Pastor John S. Dickerson closes the Old Testament journey with Malachi—a book written 430 years before Jesus’ birth yet stunningly relevant today. In this episode, we see how spiritual apathy corrupted Israel’s priests and people, and how God still reserved a faithful remnant who lived differently. Pastor John challenges us to examine whether our relationship with God is truly shaping our daily decisions—our time, money, habits, and affections. Malachi’s promise rings out: for all who fear the Lord, the “Sun of Righteousness” will rise with healing and freedom. A powerful call to wholehearted devotion as we prepare to ent...
2025-12-02
03 min
Daily Hope with Pastor John S. Dickerson
Ezekiel (Part 2): A New Heart and a New Spirit
In today’s Daily Hope, Pastor John S. Dickerson continues exploring the prophetic richness of the book of Ezekiel. This episode highlights Ezekiel 36:24–26, a passage written hundreds of years before Jesus that foretells God gathering His people, cleansing them, and giving them a new heart and a new spirit. Pastor John explains how this prophecy connects to both the rebirth of Israel in the 20th century and the promise Jesus gave about the Holy Spirit living within every believer. This message will deepen your confidence in God’s promises and stir renewed gratitude for the transforming work of the Holy S...
2025-11-16
01 min
Daily Hope with Pastor John S. Dickerson
Ezekiel: A Glimpse Into the Unseen Realm
In today’s Daily Hope, Pastor John S. Dickerson introduces the book of Ezekiel—one of the most vivid and prophetic books in all of Scripture. Written nearly 600 years before Christ, Ezekiel opens a window into the supernatural realm with dramatic imagery that reveals God’s holiness, power, and unwavering remembrance of those who follow Him. Pastor John highlights Ezekiel’s opening vision and reminds us that, behind the scenes of our everyday lives, God reigns over a universe far larger and more majestic than we can see. This episode will deepen your awe for God and strengthen your confiden...
2025-11-15
04 min
Daily Hope with Pastor John S. Dickerson
Preparing the way of the Lord
In this Daily Hope, Pastor John S. Dickerson opens the book of Isaiah—a powerful prophetic message pointing to Jesus Christ. Isaiah 40:3 declares, “Listen! It’s the voice of someone shouting, ‘Clear the way through the wilderness for the Lord!’” Centuries later, John the Baptist fulfilled this prophecy as he prepared hearts for the coming of Jesus. God still calls His people today to prepare the way—by clearing out sin, pride, and distraction so that His presence can move freely in our lives and our world. Are you preparing the way for the Lord?
2025-11-10
02 min
Daily Hope with Pastor John S. Dickerson
God is still good in your suffering
Even when life hurts, God has not abandoned you. In this Daily Hope, Pastor John S. Dickerson shares from Job 2:3, where God calls Job “a man of complete integrity” even in the midst of intense suffering. The book of Job reminds us that pain doesn’t mean God is against us—it means we’re living in a broken world where faith is refined. Pastor John encourages you to keep trusting God through the trials, knowing that the same God who restored Job is working for your good, even when you can’t see it.
2025-11-06
01 min
Daily Hope with Pastor John S. Dickerson
Rebuilding what’s broken—with God’s help
Even when the walls of life lie in ruins, God can rebuild through willing hearts. In this Daily Hope, Pastor John S. Dickerson shares from Nehemiah 6:15–16, where Nehemiah led God’s people to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem in just fifty-two days. It wasn’t human strength that made it possible—it was the power and favor of God. Pastor John reminds us that God still uses faithful leaders and everyday believers to restore what’s been broken. When we trust God, work together, and keep our focus on Him, even our enemies will recognize that the work was done with...
2025-11-04
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Daily Hope with Pastor John S. Dickerson
Revival starts with returning to God
Even in seasons of exile and loss, God is faithful to rebuild and restore. In this Daily Hope, Pastor John S. Dickerson shares from Ezra 6, where God’s people—after fifty years in Babylonian captivity—return to Jerusalem to rebuild the temple and rediscover the Word of God. Pastor John reminds us that revival always begins with repentance and renewal of the heart. Just as God used Ezra to reintroduce Scripture and worship to a generation that had forgotten, He still moves today to awaken His people and bring light into the darkness. God can use anyone—even unlikely leaders—...
2025-11-03
04 min
Daily Hope with Pastor John S. Dickerson
Seek God in every season—blessing or hardship
When life is going well, it’s easy to drift from the God who gave the blessing. In this Daily Hope, Pastor John S. Dickerson shares wisdom from 2 Chronicles 9:31 and the reigns of Solomon and Rehoboam. Solomon sought God with humility and built the temple, leading to peace and prosperity. But his son Rehoboam inherited the blessing without the devotion—and quickly led the nation into division and decline. Pastor John reminds us to seek God with the same desperation in times of blessing as we do in times of hardship, and to pray that our children will do the...
2025-11-02
03 min
Daily Hope with Pastor John S. Dickerson
It’s never too late to turn back to God
No matter how far you’ve wandered, God is still ready to forgive and restore. In this Daily Hope, Pastor John S. Dickerson shares from 2 Chronicles 7:14, where God promises, “If My people who are called by My name will humble themselves and pray and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, forgive their sins, and restore their land.” Through this verse, Pastor John reminds us that repentance is always met with mercy—and that revival begins when God’s people humble themselves and return to Him. If you’re still breathing, it’s not too...
2025-11-01
02 min
Daily Hope with Pastor John S. Dickerson
God is faithful through every generation
God’s story never stops, and His faithfulness endures through every generation. In this Daily Hope, Pastor John S. Dickerson shares from 1 Chronicles 14:2, where “David realized that the Lord had confirmed him as king over Israel and had greatly blessed his kingdom for the sake of His people.” Written from a priestly perspective, 1 Chronicles traces God’s promises from Adam through David, reminding us that even when nations fall or people turn away, God continues to work through a faithful remnant. Pastor John encourages believers to see their place in that story today—trusting that God’s covenant love remains unbr...
2025-10-31
03 min
Daily Hope with Pastor John S. Dickerson
Staying faithful when others fall away
Even when the world turns away from God, He always preserves a faithful remnant. In this Daily Hope, Pastor John S. Dickerson shares from 2 Kings 17:13–14, where God “sent His prophets and seers to warn both Israel and Judah, saying, ‘Turn from all your evil ways and obey My commands.’ But the Israelites would not listen; they were as stubborn as their ancestors.” The people of God repeatedly rejected His voice, leading to exile and heartbreak—but a remnant stayed true, represented by prophets like Elijah. Pastor John encourages believers to stand firm today, remaining faithful to God’s Word and Spirit eve...
2025-10-30
05 min
Daily Hope with Pastor John S. Dickerson
God always keeps His promises
God’s promises never fail—even across generations. In this Daily Hope, Pastor John S. Dickerson shares from 1 Kings 9:4–5, where God tells Solomon, “If you follow Me with integrity and godliness as David your father did… I will establish the throne of your dynasty over Israel forever.” Though David and Solomon both had highs and lows, God remained faithful to His covenant. Pastor John explains how this promise finds its ultimate fulfillment in Jesus Christ, the Son of David, who reigns eternally as King. This episode will encourage you that even when leaders change or circumstances shift, God’s faithfulness e...
2025-10-29
04 min
Daily Hope with Pastor John S. Dickerson
God blesses you to bless others
True success isn’t about power or status—it’s about serving God’s people. In this Daily Hope, Pastor John S. Dickerson shares from 2 Samuel 5:12, where David “realized that the Lord had confirmed him as king over Israel and had blessed his kingdom for the sake of His people Israel.” David’s success wasn’t for his own benefit but for the good of others. Pastor John reminds us that God blesses us not just to enrich our lives but to equip us to bless His people. When you align yourself with God’s work and use your influence, resourc...
2025-10-28
01 min
Daily Hope with Pastor John S. Dickerson
When God lets you have your own way
Sometimes the most sobering thing God can do is say “yes” to our stubborn will. In this Daily Hope, Pastor John S. Dickerson shares from 1 Samuel 8:7–9, where Israel insists on having a king even after God warns them of the consequences. The Lord tells Samuel, “They are rejecting Me, not you… Do as they ask, but solemnly warn them.” Pastor John explains that God’s will always protects us, while our own way often leads to pain. Yet even in correction, God remains loving and patient. This episode will help you examine the areas where you may be choosing your own way a...
2025-10-27
02 min
Daily Hope with Pastor John S. Dickerson
When people reject God—not you
When you share your faith and face rejection, it can feel deeply personal—but it’s not. In this Daily Hope, Pastor John S. Dickerson shares from 1 Samuel 8:7, where God tells the prophet Samuel, “Do everything they say to you… they are rejecting Me, not you.” Samuel felt discouraged when Israel demanded a king, but God reminded him that the people’s rebellion was against the Lord, not against His servant. Pastor John encourages believers to remember this truth today: when someone rejects your witness or resists God’s truth, they’re not rejecting you—they’re rejecting Him. This episode will st...
2025-10-26
02 min
Daily Hope with Pastor John S. Dickerson
Faithfulness in a broken world
Even when the world seems dark and people turn from God, faithfulness still shines. In this Daily Hope, Pastor John S. Dickerson shares from Ruth 1:16, where Ruth declares to Naomi, “Wherever you go, I will go; your people will be my people, and your God will be my God.” Ruth’s story unfolds during one of Israel’s most spiritually corrupt times, yet her steadfast loyalty and faith inspire hope that God is always at work. Pastor John reminds us that no matter how broken society becomes, there are always faithful people following God—and He is still moving through th...
2025-10-25
01 min
Daily Hope with Pastor John S. Dickerson
When everyone does what’s right in their own eyes
When people turn away from God, chaos follows. In this Daily Hope, Pastor John S. Dickerson shares from Judges 17:6, which says, “In those days Israel had no king; everyone did what was right in their own eyes.” After entering the Promised Land, God’s people drifted from faith to self-reliance—and the result was moral confusion and suffering. Pastor John explains how prosperity often leads to spiritual apathy, both in ancient Israel and today, yet God’s mercy remains constant. He raises up deliverers and restores all who repent. This episode is a reminder to stay humble, thankful, and faithful t...
2025-10-24
02 min
Daily Hope with Pastor John S. Dickerson
Take possession of the promises God has given you
There are blessings God wants to give you—but you have to step out in faith to take hold of them. In this Daily Hope, Pastor John S. Dickerson shares from Joshua 1:11, where God tells His people, “Get your provisions ready. In three days you will cross the Jordan River and take possession of the land the Lord your God is giving you.” Pastor John explains that, just like Israel, we often face “Jordan Rivers” that test our faith before we experience God’s promises. The journey may require preparation, courage, and trust, but what God has promised, He will provide...
2025-10-23
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Daily Hope with Pastor John S. Dickerson
God is faithful to a thousand generations
God’s faithfulness never ends. In this Daily Hope, Pastor John S. Dickerson shares from Deuteronomy 7:9, where Moses reminds God’s people, “Understand, therefore, that the Lord your God is indeed God. He is the faithful God who keeps His covenant for a thousand generations and lavishes His unfailing love on those who love Him and obey His commands.” Pastor John explains that Deuteronomy is a call to remember what God has done and to rededicate our hearts to Him. The same faithful God who kept His promises to Israel keeps His promises to you. If you need encouragement to trust...
2025-10-22
01 min
Daily Hope with Pastor John S. Dickerson
Don’t miss God’s blessings through disobedience
God always keeps His promises, but disobedience can cause us to miss out on some of His blessings in this life. In this Daily Hope, Pastor John S. Dickerson shares from Numbers 14:22–23, where the Israelites, after witnessing God’s miracles, refused to trust Him and were kept from entering the Promised Land. Though they were still God’s people, their unbelief cost them joy and opportunity. Pastor John reminds us that the same principle applies today: God loves us unconditionally, but faith and obedience keep us in step with His best. If you’ve ever felt distant from God’s blessing...
2025-10-21
03 min
Daily Hope with Pastor John S. Dickerson
Be holy because God is holy
Holiness has always been God’s desire for His people. In this Daily Hope, Pastor John S. Dickerson shares from Leviticus 19:2, where God says, “You must be holy because I, the Lord your God, am holy.” In the Old Testament, holiness was expressed through animal sacrifices and priestly rituals that pointed to humanity’s sin and God’s perfection. But through Jesus—the Lamb of God and our eternal High Priest—we now have direct access to the Father without temple sacrifices. Pastor John explains that holiness is no longer about earning salvation; it’s our response of gratitude for what Christ...
2025-10-20
02 min
Daily Hope with Pastor John S. Dickerson
God sees your suffering and still has a plan
When life feels unfair or painful, it’s easy to wonder if God is paying attention. In this Daily Hope, Pastor John S. Dickerson shares from Exodus 3:7–10, where God tells Moses, “I have seen the oppression of My people… I have heard their cries… I am aware of their suffering.” Even after 400 years of slavery in Egypt, God had a plan to deliver His people—and He still sees and cares for you today. Pastor John reminds us that God often calls ordinary people, like Moses, to be part of His rescue plan for others. If you’ve ever questioned wheth...
2025-10-19
03 min
Daily Hope with Pastor John S. Dickerson
God’s promise to bless you so you can bless others
From the very beginning, God’s heart has been to bless His people so they can bless the world. In this Daily Hope, Pastor John S. Dickerson shares from Genesis 12:2–3, where God promises Abraham, “I will bless you and make you into a great nation… all the families of the earth will be blessed through you.” Pastor John explains how this ancient promise points to Jesus—Abraham’s descendant—and continues today through every believer. When you follow Christ, you become part of God’s global mission to bring His love and truth to the nations. If you’ve ever wondered what i...
2025-10-18
02 min
Daily Hope with Pastor John S. Dickerson
You are created in the image of God
You are valuable—not because of what you do, but because of who made you. In this Daily Hope, Pastor John S. Dickerson shares from Genesis 1:27, where God declares that He created human beings in His own image, male and female. This truth means your worth isn’t defined by your income, appearance, or what others think of you; it’s built into your very design by the Creator of the universe. Pastor John reminds you that you are precious to God, uniquely crafted for relationship with Him, and deeply loved. If you’ve forgotten your God-given value, this episode...
2025-10-17
01 min
Daily Hope with Pastor John S. Dickerson
Why nations and cities matter to God
God cares about more than individual hearts—He cares about nations and cities too. In this Daily Hope, Pastor John S. Dickerson continues *The Time Is Now* series in Matthew 4:11–13, where Jesus leaves the wilderness and begins His ministry among real people in real places. Pastor John explains how nations appear throughout Scripture—from Israel to the Great Commission to Revelation—and why believers should pray for their nation without idolizing it. Loving your country is good, but Christ must always come first. If you’ve wondered how to balance faith and patriotism, this episode reminds you that the true hope...
2025-10-15
03 min
Daily Hope with Pastor John S. Dickerson
Are you dedicated to God’s mission or just dabbling?
God doesn’t just call us to salvation—He calls us to dedication. In this Daily Hope, Pastor John S. Dickerson continues *The Time Is Now* series in Matthew 4:10, where Jesus resists Satan’s final temptation by declaring, “Worship the Lord your God and serve Him only.” Pastor John challenges believers to examine whether they are dependable teammates in God’s mission or merely dabbling in faith. The body of Christ depends on every believer using their gifts, time, and resources for God’s glory. If you’ve been feeling spiritually passive, this episode will inspire you to renew your commitment...
2025-10-14
00 min
Daily Hope with Pastor John S. Dickerson
Following God even when obedience hurts
Sometimes the Spirit of God leads us into places that are difficult, not comfortable. In this Daily Hope, Pastor John S. Dickerson reflects on Matthew 4:1–2, where Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tested by the devil. Though He was hungry, tired, and alone, Jesus obeyed. Pastor John challenges us to ask: will we still follow God when His path includes sacrifice? True faith means trusting that God’s will is good, even when it requires denial, waiting, or surrender. If you’ve ever wondered why obedience feels costly, this episode will encourage you to follow...
2025-10-13
00 min
Daily Hope with Pastor John S. Dickerson
What you worship reveals whose side you’re on
Every person worships something—whether God, money, success, or self. In this Daily Hope, Pastor John S. Dickerson continues *The Time Is Now* series in Matthew 4:9, where Satan tempts Jesus to bow down and worship him in exchange for power. Jesus refuses, showing that worship determines whose side we’re on. Pastor John explains that even good things—our careers, families, or security—can become idols if they take first place in our hearts. Through repentance, we return God to His rightful place as King. If you’ve been trusting in anything more than Christ, this episode invites you to surrend...
2025-10-12
00 min
Daily Hope with Pastor John S. Dickerson
Jesus versus Satan: the battle for the nations
In Matthew 4, Satan takes Jesus to a high mountain and shows Him all the kingdoms of the world, offering power in exchange for disobedience. In this Daily Hope, Pastor John S. Dickerson reveals the deeper spiritual reality behind that moment: the battle for nations, people, and worship. Though Satan is called the prince of this world, Jesus came to set us free from his rule. Pastor John explains how Christ’s victory breaks the chains of sin and demonic oppression, and why believers can live without fear—protected by God and surrounded by His angels. If you’ve ever felt t...
2025-10-11
03 min
Daily Hope with Pastor John S. Dickerson
Why Jesus faced temptation and what it means for us
When Jesus was led into the wilderness, He entered a direct battle between good and evil. In this Daily Hope, Pastor John S. Dickerson begins a new series called “The Time Is Now,” exploring how Christ’s temptation in Matthew 4 shows us the depth of His humanity and the power of His victory. After forty days of fasting, Jesus faced Satan at His weakest point—and still remained sinless. Pastor John reminds us that every temptation we face, Jesus has faced and overcome. Because of His obedience, His holiness is now credited to us. If you’ve ever wondered how to end...
2025-10-10
03 min
Daily Hope with Pastor John S. Dickerson
How to know you have eternal life through Jesus
Do you know for sure that you have eternal life? In this Daily Hope, Pastor John S. Dickerson continues the “Whose Side Are You On?” series in John 1:12–13 and John 3:16, showing that being born again means believing in Jesus as your Savior and receiving His gift of eternal life. None of us are born on God’s side—we must choose to believe, repent, and receive Christ’s forgiveness. Pastor John explains that when you confess Jesus as Lord and believe that God raised Him from the dead, you are adopted into God’s family, filled with His Spirit, and promised e...
2025-10-09
03 min
Daily Hope with Pastor John S. Dickerson
What it really means to be born again
What does it mean to be “born again”? In this Daily Hope, Pastor John S. Dickerson explains John 1:13, where God’s Word teaches that those who believe in Jesus are not born of human effort but are reborn by the Spirit of God. This spiritual birth happens the moment you receive Jesus as your Lord and Savior—it’s not a physical rebirth, but a new life from above. Pastor John shares how this miracle transforms everything: you are forgiven, made new, and adopted into God’s family. If you’ve recently prayed to believe in Jesus or want to know what i...
2025-10-08
02 min
Daily Hope with Pastor John S. Dickerson
How to become a child of God through faith in Jesus
No one is born automatically on God’s side—we must each choose to believe in Jesus. In this Daily Hope, Pastor John S. Dickerson explains John 1:12, which says that to all who believed and accepted Jesus, He gave the right to become children of God. We are all created by God, but we only become His children when we receive Jesus as Savior and Lord. Pastor John shows how that moment of faith changes everything: our sins are forgiven, the chains of sin are broken, and we are adopted into God’s family forever. If you’ve never made tha...
2025-10-07
04 min
Daily Hope with Pastor John S. Dickerson
When even God’s chosen people rejected Jesus
Rejection cuts deep, and Jesus knows that pain. In this Daily Hope, Pastor John S. Dickerson reflects on John 1:11, which says that Jesus came to His own people, yet they did not receive Him. Though the Jewish nation had been promised a Messiah and were eagerly awaiting Him, many turned away when He arrived. Pastor John explains how this rejection opened the door for all nations to be grafted into God’s family through faith in Christ, like branches joined to a living tree. If you’ve ever experienced rejection, this episode offers hope: Jesus understands, and He invites you...
2025-10-06
00 min
Daily Hope with Pastor John S. Dickerson
When the world fails to recognize its Creator
Have you ever felt overlooked or unrecognized for something good you’ve done? Jesus knows that feeling better than anyone. In this Daily Hope, Pastor John S. Dickerson unpacks John 1:10, which says that Jesus came into the very world He created, yet the world did not recognize Him. Though He had every right to demand glory, Jesus chose the path of humility—even enduring rejection, mockery, and the cross. Pastor John reminds us that to be on God’s side means believing in this humble yet all-powerful Savior who loved us enough to enter our brokenness. If you’ve ever lon...
2025-10-05
02 min
Daily Hope with Pastor John S. Dickerson
The true light who created everything and came for us
Jesus is the light by which we see—all of creation and all of life flows from Him. In this Daily Hope, Pastor John S. Dickerson reflects on John 1:9, which declares that the true light gives light to everyone. This same Jesus who spoke galaxies into existence humbled Himself to take on human form, entering our world as a baby, walking in poverty, and ultimately giving His life on the cross. Pastor John reminds us that the Creator of the universe became one of us out of love, so that we could receive eternal life. Even if you have no...
2025-10-04
02 min
Daily Hope with Pastor John S. Dickerson
Being a faithful witness who points to Jesus
Even the greatest spiritual leaders are not the light—they are only witnesses who point to it. In this Daily Hope, Pastor John S. Dickerson unpacks John 1:8, which says that John the Baptist himself was not the light but came to testify about Jesus. Pastor John reminds us that while we may honor those who introduced us to faith, it is Jesus alone who deserves our worship and devotion. Just as John the Baptist boldly declared, “This is the Messiah,” we are called to point people to Christ, even when it costs us comfort, reputation, or more. If you want t...
2025-10-03
03 min
Daily Hope with Pastor John S. Dickerson
Pointing others to the light of Jesus
Every believer has the same calling: to point people to Jesus. In this Daily Hope, Pastor John S. Dickerson unpacks John 1:6–7, where God sent John the Baptist to testify about the light so that everyone might believe. John’s mission was not to draw attention to himself but to direct hearts to Christ. Pastor John reminds us that this is our role, too—whether we’re brand-new in the faith or have walked with Jesus for years. We share the good news in a way that removes distractions and shines a clear spotlight on the Savior. If you long to help...
2025-10-02
02 min
Daily Hope with Pastor John S. Dickerson
The darkness can never extinguish the light of Christ
Do you ever feel like good and evil are battling right in front of you? In this Daily Hope, Pastor John S. Dickerson unpacks John 1:5, which promises that the light of Jesus shines in the darkness and the darkness can never overcome it. From Roman emperors to modern tyrants, history has shown repeated attempts to snuff out God’s Word and God’s people—yet the light continues to shine. Pastor John reminds us that the same light that has carried the church for two thousand years is now alive in you. As you follow Jesus, you can expect opposi...
2025-10-01
02 min
Daily Hope with Pastor John S. Dickerson
How Jesus brings light to a darkened world
What you choose to believe about Jesus determines whose side you are on. In this Daily Hope, Pastor John S. Dickerson continues in John 1:4, where Scripture reveals that the Word—Jesus—gave life to everything created, and His life brings light to everyone. Long before history’s Enlightenment, God promised that true spiritual light comes only through Christ. Pastor John explains how Jesus opens blind eyes, breaks chains of sin, and fills us with His Spirit so we can live in freedom. If you’ve wondered how to be certain you are on God’s side, this episode shows why choosi...
2025-09-30
00 min
Daily Hope with Pastor John S. Dickerson
Choosing God’s side in a world of deception
Every person is on one of two sides: God’s or Satan’s. In this Daily Hope, Pastor John S. Dickerson unpacks John 1:3, which reveals that Jesus is not only the Word of God but also the Creator through whom all things were made. To be on God’s side means more than admiring Jesus as a good teacher—it means believing He is the one true God, Savior, and Creator. Pastor John leads a prayer of surrender and faith, reminding us that eternal life comes only through Christ’s blood shed on the cross and His victory over death. If...
2025-09-29
02 min
Daily Hope with Pastor John S. Dickerson
Whose side are you on in the spiritual battle?
In a world divided by sides, the most important question is whether you are on God’s side. In this Daily Hope, Pastor John S. Dickerson begins a new series in John 1, where Jesus is revealed as the Word—eternal, divine, and the source of all truth. From the very beginning, He was with God and He is God, and every belief about Him determines our eternal destiny. Pastor John explains how this spiritual battle is not just between opinions, but between truth and lies, light and darkness, God and Satan. Discover why your choice about Jesus is the most...
2025-09-28
03 min
Daily Hope with Pastor John S. Dickerson
How jealousy and anger can destroy families
Why do families so often fall into conflict? In this Daily Hope, Pastor John S. Dickerson takes us to Genesis 4:8, where Cain lured his brother Abel into the fields and committed the first murder recorded in Scripture. Cain’s jealousy grew into hatred, and his unchecked anger led to tragedy. Pastor John reminds us that the same dangers threaten our homes today—resentment and unforgiveness, if left to fester, will always bear destructive fruit. Yet Romans 12 points us to a different way: letting God transform our thinking so we can forgive as Christ has forgiven us. If you’ve ever w...
2025-09-26
02 min
Daily Hope with Pastor John S. Dickerson
No One Is Hopeless with God
In today’s Daily Hope, Pastor John S. Dickerson reminds us of theme four in the book of Nehemiah: God changes hearts and God changes people. The same Israelites who once lived far from God became worshippers, bowing down and lifting their hands in praise. This transformation is possible for anyone who turns to Him. No addiction, no broken marriage, no wandering heart is beyond God’s reach. As Pastor John shares, the church has seen hundreds of lives changed this year alone—and the story isn’t over. Be encouraged: with God, no person is hopeless.
2025-09-16
00 min
Daily Hope with Pastor John S. Dickerson
Your Eternal Home: The New Heaven and New Earth
This world still holds beauty, but it’s broken by sin, death, and decay. In today’s Daily Hope, Pastor John S. Dickerson reminds us of Jesus’ promise in John 14:3: “I go to prepare a place for you…that where I am, you may also be.” For 2,000 years, Christ has been preparing a new heaven and a new earth—one without pain, regret, or death. Just as Nehemiah rebuilt Jerusalem, Jesus is building an eternal home for His people. Every act of faith, every prayer, every sacrifice today has eternal significance. Lift your eyes higher—your ultimate hope is in the perfect k...
2025-09-14
00 min
Rise Up Country
Episode 31: Russell Dickerson & Matt Cooper
Listen to stories of hope, faith, and inspiration. Russel Dickerson will share about his intervention of God in his life & newcomer Matt Cooper will share his story on how he was able to get rid of some of his vices.
2025-09-11
22 min
Daily Hope with Pastor John S. Dickerson
When Spiritual Fatigue Sets In
What should you do when you’re spiritually, physically, or emotionally exhausted? In today’s Daily Hope, Pastor John S. Dickerson shares how to respond when fatigue becomes a tool the enemy uses to pull you away from God’s work. Drawing from promises in John 15, Matthew 11, and Matthew 24:13, this episode reminds you that the season of struggle will end—and that God will sustain you as you abide in Him. Learn how to declare truth, pray for strength, rest wisely, and keep moving forward with endurance.
2025-08-16
03 min
Daily Hope with Pastor John S. Dickerson
How to Claim God's Promises When Life Feels Broken
Are you staring at a broken situation that feels impossible to fix? In today’s Daily Hope devotional, Pastor John S. Dickerson shares how Nehemiah faced overwhelming odds yet trusted in God’s promises to rebuild. Discover how you can do the same—by praying persistently, preparing wisely, and claiming specific promises from Scripture for your own life. Whether you’re battling hopelessness, fear, or doubt, this message offers you tools to reignite your faith and hope. Join us as Pastor John unpacks timeless truths for today’s challenges.
2025-07-30
04 min
Daily Hope with Pastor John S. Dickerson
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How to Be Restored When Life Drains You: Strength from God | Isaiah 40:31 | Daily Hope with Pastor John S. Dickerson Check us out on Instagram and TikTok @dailyhope.cp Download CP+ Spiritual Fitness, the daily app to help you follow Jesus, in the App Store and Google Play store today! Visit cp.church for more digital tools! Text "DAILY" to 71093 to have Daily Hope delivered to you each day! Find us in audio form wherever you listen to podcasts!
2025-06-30
02 min
Hello, Self . . .
Discovering Your Gifts with John Dickerson, Advocate & Founder, Red Road Ventures
Discovering Your Gifts with John Dickerson, Advocate & Founder, Red Road Ventures (Hello, Self… Episode 59) In this episode of Hello Self, host Patricia Leonard welcomed guest John Dickerson, an advocate for people with disabilities, to discuss the transformative power of self-discovery and turning dreams into actionable plans. They explored how each individual's unique gifts […] The post Discovering Your Gifts with John Dickerson, Advocate & Founder, Red Road Ventures appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
2025-01-15
44 min
Hello, Self . . .
Discovering Your Gifts with John Dickerson, Advocate & Founder, Red Road Ventures
Discovering Your Gifts with John Dickerson, Advocate & Founder, Red Road Ventures (Hello, Self… Episode 59) In this episode of Hello Self, host Patricia Leonard welcomed guest John Dickerson, an advocate for people with disabilities, to discuss the transformative power of self-discovery and turning dreams into actionable plans. They explored how each individual’s unique gifts […] The post Discovering Your Gifts with John Dickerson, Advocate & Founder, Red Road Ventures appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
2025-01-15
00 min
Navel Gazing
John Dickerson’s Notebooks: The Meaning Behind All This Navel Gazing
In this week’s essay, John discusses instinct versus obligation, his daughter’s wit, how he has changed since episode one, and more. Notebook Entries:Notebook 58, page 10. September 16, 2021“You don’t measure your life the way you measure your writing.” - NanNotebook 75, page 46-47. September 2021When your dog dies and son goes to college and you are confronted with your life’s work it all boils down to one alarm: the clock is ticking. If a scream is better than a thesis, I was hearing some kind of...
2024-06-01
36 min
Navel Gazing
John Dickerson’s Notebooks: Time Travel Via an Assortment of Journal Entries
In this week’s essay, John discusses Mothers’s Day, playing tennis with the Attorney General, medical scares, and more. Notebook Entries:Notebook 19, page 16. April 2011Is it possible, through applied thought, to become systematic in an approach to life? If you were to do that how would you proceed? Notebook 16, page 6. July 26, 2005“I’m here with a bunch of midshipmen and wondering what there is to do around here.” - Boy trying to hit on a girl working @ The Reef in Castine, ME.Notebook 15...
2024-05-25
25 min
Navel Gazing
John Dickerson’s Notebooks: Moving in New York Twenty Years After September 11th.
In this week’s essay, John discusses the differences between moving around New York in 1991 and 2021; remembering 9/11 twenty years later; and more. Notebook Entries:Notebook 75, page 12. September 2021Notebooks to GarretNotebook 75, page 13. September 2021Can you make a typo with handwriting? What’s a typo with handwriting called?Notebook 4. 1991We have to unplug the light to run the vacuum, so we do a lot of our vacuuming in the dark.Notebook 75. September 11, 2021Fritz want something?Refe...
2024-05-18
40 min
Navel Gazing
John Dickerson’s Notebooks: The Sneaky Pitfalls of the To-Do List
In this week’s essay, John discusses the Pomodoro Routine (among other productivity routines), why he especially needs a meditation pillow, and how a particular teacher captured his heart. Notebook Entries:Notebook 75, pages 8 and 9. September 2021OReinstating the Pomodoro Routine…Starting Marshall again…Write Brice…Send Laura the larger project list…Work on budget to get accounts in orderMeditation pillow upstairs.Notebook 18. December 6, 2009InstapaperAlpha SmartRichard Hugo on poetryDegrees...
2024-05-11
35 min
Navel Gazing
John Dickerson’s Notebooks: Remembering Early 1990s New York
In this week’s essay, John discusses an onboarding memo for his assistant Laura, and recounts his early days living and working in New York City. Notebook Entries:Notebook 75Onboard memo for LauraNotebook 3, page 44. May 1991June 17 start job. Good stuffNotebook 3, page 46. May 1991Tips on buying renting in NYCAsk about broker20s and 30s East side. Murry HillLive on no major avenueInterest bearing account for security depositMede...
2024-05-04
41 min
Navel Gazing
John Dickerson’s Notebooks: The Power of Four Numbers
In this week’s essay, John discusses the art of attention and how to develop the skill of slow-looking. Notebook Entries:Notebook 75, page 8. September 20211016 Notebook 1, page 54. June 1990- Magna carta 1215 at Salisbury- Girls skipping- The Haunch of Venison- Chris References:Georgia O’Keeffe MuseumA Little History of the World by E.H GombrichArtist Jeff Koons“The Art of Divination: D.H. Lawrence on the Power of Pure...
2024-04-27
30 min
Navel Gazing
John Dickerson’s Notebooks: Remembering George and Defending the Morning
In this week’s essay, John dives deep into the loss of his beloved dog, George, the essayist’s dilemma, the comfort of quiet mornings, and more. Notebook Entries:Notebook 75, page 5. September 5, 2021I go to the morning alone. Notebook 75, page 6. September 6, 2021Phantom nails on the stairs References:“Every Dog Is a Rescue Dog” by John Dickerson for The Atlantic“Oxytocin-gaze positive loop and the coevolution of human-dog bonds” by Miho Nagasawa et.al for ScienceHaikus by Jen...
2024-04-20
24 min
Navel Gazing
John Dickerson’s Notebooks: Remembering George and Defending the Morning
In this week’s essay, John dives deep into the loss of his beloved dog, George, the essayist’s dilemma, the comfort of quiet mornings, and more. Notebook Entries:Notebook 75, page 5. September 5, 2021I go to the morning alone. Notebook 75, page 6. September 6, 2021Phantom nails on the stairs References:“Every Dog Is a Rescue Dog” by John Dickerson for The Atlantic“Oxytocin-gaze positive loop and the coevolution of human-dog bonds” by Miho Nagasawa et.al for ScienceHaikus by Jen...
2024-04-20
27 min
Navel Gazing
John Dickerson’s Notebooks: Sending our Son to College
In this week’s essay, John remembers dropping his son off at college, and trying to hold onto moments and feelings while you can. Notebook Entries:Notebook 75, page 6. September 2021:They chose you. Notebook 15, page 4. April 2004:Sitting with Brice by waterfall. Throwing rocks in stream. Loading sand from dump truck and loader and back again. References:What Got You Here, Won’t Get You There by Marshall GoldsmithSongwriter Nick CaveTomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabriell...
2024-04-13
24 min
Navel Gazing
John Dickerson’s Notebooks: An Exploration of Inklings
In this week’s essay, John Dickerson looks back on a Sunday morning in 2021, and ruminates on the empty spaces left behind by the people that once filled our lives. Want to listen to Navel Gazing uninterrupted? Subscribe to Slate Plus to immediately unlock ad-free listening to Navel Gazing and all your other favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of our show page. Or, visit slate.com/navelgazingplus to get access wherever you listen.Notebook Entries:Notebook 75, page 6. September 5, 2021:“Oh my god. W...
2024-04-06
26 min
Navel Gazing
John Dickerson Introduces: Navel Gazing
Political Gabfest host John Dickerson has been a journalist for more than three decades, reporting about presidential campaigns, political scandals, the evolving state of our democracy. Along the way, he’s also been recording his observations in notebooks he has carried in his back pocket. On the Navel Gazing podcast, John Dickerson invites you to join him in figuring out what these thirty years of notebooks mean: sorting out what makes a life --or a day in a life— noteworthy.Listen to Navel Gazing every week, starting April 6th, wherever you get your podcasts. ...
2024-04-03
01 min
Politics + Media 101
CBS's John Dickerson on Politics, Journalism, and the Art of the Interview
A live audience interviews CBS' John Dickerson on modern journalism, politicians, and the art of the interview. Find more (including how to join us live) at PM101.live
2021-10-13
58 min
Impolitic with John Heilemann
John Dickerson
In which John Heilemann talks with CBS News chief political analyst and CBS Sunday Morning contributor John Dickerson. The former moderator of Face the Nation, co-host of CBS This Morning, and correspondent for 60 Minutes, Dickerson is also the author of three books, a former writer for Slate and Time, and a co-host of Slate Political Gabfest. Heilemann and Dickerson discuss Republican and Democratic wrangling over the debt ceiling, the controversial Texas abortion law, the Facebook whistleblower, Donald Trump's Big Lie, and whether Joe Biden is doing enough to push back against the threats to American democracy; the evolution of Dickerson’s career from print...
2021-10-12
1h 22
LU Moment
LU Moment: An Interview with John Dickerson | S2 Ep.8
Full Transcript:Shelly Vitanza: Welcome to the LU moment. Thanks for listening. I'm Shelly Vitanza, the Director of Public Affairs at Lamar University. Each week we showcase the great events, activities, programs, projects, and people at Lamar University. Every couple of years, Lamar University hosts the Judge Joe J. Fisher Distinguished Lecture Series. And this year on Monday, March 9th 7:30 PM we are welcoming reporter correspondent and news anchor John Dickerson as the 13th speaker in this series.Shelly Vitanza: Currently a correspondent for 60 minutes, Dickerson joined CBS news in April 2009 as an analyst and contributor. His previous positions include co...
2020-03-02
14 min
Escape To The Riveting Full Audiobook Experience!
On Her Trail by John Dickerson
Please visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/86482to listen full audiobooks. Title: On Her Trail Author: John Dickerson Narrator: George Newbern Format: mp3 Length: 10 hrs Release date: 12-11-18 Ratings: 5 out of 5 stars, 22 ratings Genres: Journalists, Editors & Publishers Publisher's Summary: Growing up in the shadow of Nancy's fame, John Dickerson rarely saw his mother. This frank memoir - part remembrance, part discovery - describes a freewheeling childhood in which Nancy Dickerson was rarely around unless John was in trouble or she was throwing a party for the president and John was instructed to check the coats. By the time John was...
2018-12-11
30 min
ANTIC The Atari 8-bit Podcast
ANTIC Interview 343 - Youth Advisory Board: John Dickerson
Youth Advisory Board: John Dickerson This is the third episode in a series of interviews with the kids of Atari's Youth Advisory Board. A quick recap: In 1983, Atari formed a Youth Advisory Board, selecting 20 teenagers from around the United States to share their opinions about computers and video games, test software, and promote Atari's computers at events. The group consisted of kids aged 14 through 18, mostly regular kids, some computer geeks, and a couple of celebrities. This interview is with John Dickerson, who was one of the computer geeks. There was an article about the Youth Advisory Board in the March 1984 iss...
2018-05-23
46 min
Chris Riback's Newsletter
John Dickerson: Have We Really Never Seen a Presidential Election Like This One?
We’re in the middle of a political campaign that everyone says is unprecedented. There’s never been a candidate like Donald Trump. There’s never been a candidate like Hillary Clinton. There’s never been a campaign like this one. Never more negative. Never more disorganized. Never more off the cuff. Never, never, never. Well, how truly “never before” is this campaign? Are we really in totally unchartered territory? His history in fact no guide at all? Does context matter? John Dickerson just might be the perfect person to discuss this with. You know his bio: He’s Moderator of C...
2016-07-08
44 min
Chris Riback's Conversations
John Dickerson: Have We Really Never Seen a Presidential Election Like This One?
We’re in the middle of a political campaign that everyone says is unprecedented. There’s never been a candidate like Donald Trump. There’s never been a candidate like Hillary Clinton. There’s never been a campaign like this one. Never more negative. Never more disorganized. Never more off the cuff. Never, never, never. Well, how truly “never before” is this campaign? Are we really in totally unchartered territory? His history in fact no guide at all? Does context matter? John Dickerson just might be the perfect person to discuss this with. You know his bio: He’s Moderator of C...
2016-07-08
44 min