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RevealAuthor: Dr. Stephanie M. Carter
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100. What Hope Really Is (And What It Is Not) (Part 1 of 4 Series)
Episode 100
Monday, 5 January, 2026
As we step into a new year, many of us feel pressure to be hopeful—yet inside, we may feel tired, guarded, or unsure how to begin again. In this opening episode of the 4-part series called Anchoring Hope, we explore what hope really is according to Scripture—and what it is not.Biblical hope is not wishful thinking, positive vibes, or pretending things are okay. The Bible describes hope as an anchor for the soul—something that holds us steady even when storms don’t stop.If you’ve ever wondered why hope feels fragile, why excitement fades quickly or why you feel anchored one moment and drifting the next …this episode gently reframes hope as attachment, not emotion—and invites you to re-anchor your soul in God Himself.KEY SCRIPTURES MENTIONED· Hebrews 6:19· Romans 15:13· Psalm 130:5· Jeremiah 17:7· Lamentations 3:21–24WHAT YOU’LL HEAR IN THIS EPISODE· The difference between cultural hope and biblical hope· Why hope is not a feeling—but an anchor· The Old Testament meaning of hope as a cord or rope· What happens when hope is attached to outcomes instead of God· How to recognize when hope has quietly drifted· Why fragile hope doesn’t mean weak faith· How God invites us to re-anchor, not performREFLECTION QUESTIONSTake time to reflect or journal after listening:What do I usually mean when I say “I hope things get better”?What has my hope been attached to recently?How do I respond emotionally when that thing feels uncertain?What would it look like to anchor my hope in God’s character rather than outcomes?Hope does not mean everything feels steady. Hope means you are tethered to something stronger than the storm. If hope feels fragile, it may not be missing—it may simply need to be re-anchored. Links & Resources:If you love my content you can support the work here and buy me a coffee. ☕ Support the Podcast: 👉 Buy Me A Coffee-- https://buymeacoffee.com/revealpodcastBlog: www.stephaniemcarter.comCoaching site: www.stephaniemcartercoaching.comBiblical coaching contact me at https://paperbell.me/stephaniemcarterConnect with me by email: coachstephanie0692@gmail.comGet Dr. Carter's books by clicking the links: Amazon Author Page: http://amazon.com/author/stephaniemcarterThe Listening Prayer JournalAmazon Book List To get on my email list and get this FREE DEVOTIONAL from me called The Fruit of the Spirit: 9-Day Interactive Devotional when you sign up at my website www.stephaniemcarter.com*Music is created by Jonathyn M. Carter you can reach him at his YouTube channel here or at jonathyncarter@gmail.com (all rights to music belong to Jonathyn M. Carter)
