HOPE 2019
Minneapolis, MN
Introduction
June 21, 2019 • Anne Paulk
Anne covers the good news of the Gospel, the heart of God for our redemption, how to relate with protesters and those who intentionally mischaracterize any help with 'conversion therapy' label, and more. ©http://restoredhopenetwork.org. Permissions: videos and screenshots may be used for private consumption without written permission. Any media usage must obtain written permission from the Restored Hope Network Board of Directors.
What is Restored Hope Network
June 21, 2019 • Dee Barnes
Dee Barnes, former RHN Board Chair and founder of Atlanta area His Wonderful Works, shares about what Restored Hope Network is, why it exists, and its mission. HOPE conference, EQUIP conference, the member ministries, the overseeing Board which is composed of Members of Restored Hope, and much more. You can find our member ministries at http://www.restoredhopenetwork.org/ministry-finder. ©http://restoredhopenetwork.org Videos, screenshots may be used for private consumption without written permission. Any media usage must obtain written permission from the Restored Hope Network Board of Directors.
Biblical Case for Transformed Lives
June 21, 2019 • Phil Courson
Senior Pastor of Abundant Grace Community Church and Chairman of the Restored Hope Network Board of Directors, Phil Courson shares about the great news of the power of God to transform lives and unpacks this important concept in scripture. Enjoy! ©http://restoredhopenetwork.org. Permissions: videos and screenshots may be used for private consumption without written permission. Any media usage must obtain written permission from the Restored Hope Network Board of Directors.
Our Loss of Natural Law - A Dangerous Trend
June 21, 2019 • Dr. Alex McFarland
In this presentation, Alex McFarland addresses attendees at HOPE 2019 with humor and wisdom. Natural law is a foundational stone of truth in the United States and around the globe. Alex addresses what natural law is and why it matters. ----- As a Christian apologist, author, evangelist, religion and culture analyst, and advocate for biblical truth, Alex McFarland speaks worldwide. He has preached in over 2,000 churches throughout North America and numerous more internationally. He also speaks at Christian events, conferences, debates, and other venues to teach biblical truths and preach the gospel. Alex is a frequent spokesperson on Fox News, and has been interviewed by other media outlets including Fox and Friends, the Alan Colmes Show, “The Strategy Room”, Billy Graham’s Decision radio broadcast, Focus On The Family radio, NPR’s All Things Considered, The New York Times, The Washington Post, Chuck Colson’s Breakpoint broadcast, BBC, CBN, Bible Broadcast Network, La Vie (France), and news outlets including CBS, FOX, NBC, CSPAN, SRN, and the Associated Press (AP) wire service. He is a contributing writer in print and electronic media, including LA Times, Boston Herald, OK- Celebrity News Magazine, Christianity Today, Charisma, On Mission, Billy Graham’s Decision Magazine, and more. Alex is the only evangelist to have preached in all 50 states in only 50 days. His “Tour Of Truth” crusade swept across America with 64 evangelistic services from which came many decisions to receive Jesus and by which many Christians were equipped and encouraged. Alex was the third president of Southern Evangelical Seminary and College, located in Charlotte, NC, from 2001 until 2005 and under his leadership the school experienced unprecedented growth. Prior, Alex had served as Focus On The Family’s first Director of Teen Apologetics. He has served as the Director of Apologetics and Christian Worldview at North Greenville University (NC). Alex’s greatest passion is growing the Body of Christ and instructing Christians on how to stand strong in the face of ever-diminishing morals, ethics, and values. In the early 1990s, Alex pioneered the Truth for a New Generation Conference designed to equip teens and adults to know what they believe and defend their faith. The conferences continue to be held yearly and feature well-known and respected speakers such as Josh McDowell, Ravi Zacharias, Lee Strobel, Eric Metaxas, Todd Starnes, Joni Eareckson Tada, Will Graham, and many others. You can learn more about Alex here: https://alexmcfarland.com ©http://restoredhopenetwork.org Videos, screenshots may be used for private consumption without written permission. Any media usage must obtain written permission from the Restored Hope Network Board of Directors.
How to Rise Above Abuse
June 21, 2019 • June Hunt
June Hunt, Founder and CSO (Chief Servant Officer) of Hope for the Heart. June Hunt, M.A., is an author, singer, speaker and founder of Hope For The Heart, a worldwide biblical counseling ministry. Her lifework has yielded landmark contributions in the field of Christian counseling. Hope For The Heart, which she founded in 1986, offers biblical hope and practical help – through biblical counsel, coaching and context for contemporary concerns – in more than 60 countries on 6 continents. ©http://restoredhopenetwork.org Videos and screenshots may be used for private consumption without written permission. Any media usage must obtain written permission from the Restored Hope Network Board of Directors.
Codependency - Balancing an Unbalanced Relationship
June 21, 2019 • June Hunt
Codependency is a relationship addiction. Inevitably, the control and manipulation in codependency suffocates healthy relationships. By offering biblical hope ad practical help in this session, you will learn how to distance yourself from the emotional ups and downs of the codependency "see-saw" and learn how to experience the blessing of a healthy balance and release from this relationship addiction. _____ June Hunt, Chief Servant Officer & Founder, Hope for The Heart June Hunt is one of the world’s leading biblical counselors. An author, singer and speaker, she founded Hope for The Heart in 1986. Her life’s work has yielded landmark contributions in the field of Christian counseling. The ministry offers biblical hope and practical help—through biblical counsel, coaching, and context for contemporary concerns—in more than 60 countries on 6 continents. After years of teaching and research, she developed Counseling Through The Bible, a scripturally-based counseling course addressing approximately 100 topics, such as marriage and parenting, depression and anger, stress and suicide. ©http://restoredhopenetwork.org Videos, screenshots may be used for private consumption without written permission. Any media usage must obtain written permission from the Restored Hope Network Board of Directors.
Answers for Skeptics
June 21, 2019 • Alex McFarland
More than 20% of people under age 30 claim to be agnostic - and the number is growing. In this workshop, we will examine the different types of skeptics and look at the characteristics common to each profile. This research was compiled through one on one interviews with dozens of professed atheists/agnostics. Additionally, the workshop will present apologetic responses t many of the most common arguments of skeptics. As a Christian apologist, author, evangelist, religion and culture analyst, and advocate for biblical truth, Alex McFarland speaks worldwide. He has preached in over 2,000 churches throughout North America and numerous more internationally. He also speaks at Christian events, conferences, debates, and other venues to teach biblical truths and preach the gospel. Alex is a frequent spokesperson on Fox News, and has been interviewed by other media outlets including Fox and Friends, the Alan Colmes Show, “The Strategy Room”, Billy Graham’s Decision radio broadcast, Focus On The Family radio, NPR’s All Things Considered, The New York Times, and more. Alex was the third president of Southern Evangelical Seminary and College, located in Charlotte, NC, from 2001 until 2005 and under his leadership the school experienced unprecedented growth. Prior, Alex had served as Focus On The Family’s first Director of Teen Apologetics. He has served as the Director of Apologetics and Christian Worldview at North Greenville University (SC). Alex’s greatest passion is growing the Body of Christ and instructing Christians on how to stand strong in the face of ever-diminishing morals, ethics, and values. In the early 1990s, Alex pioneered the Truth for a New Generation Conference designed to equip teens and adults to know what they believe and defend their faith. The conferences continue to be held yearly and feature well-known and respected speakers such as Josh McDowell, Lee Strobel, Eric Metaxas, Todd Starnes, Joni Eareckson Tada, Will Graham, and many others. ©http://restoredhopenetwork.org Videos and screenshots may be used for private consumption without written permission. Any media usage must obtain written permission from the Restored Hope Network Board of Directors.
Jon's Story
June 21, 2019 • Jon
Jon, a team member of Outpost Ministries in Minneapolis, shares his story of growing up, later dealing with homosexuality, struggling with friendships, and coming to faith in Jesus Christ during college, and maturing in relationship with God. ©http://restoredhopenetwork.org. Permissions: videos and screenshots may be used for private consumption without written permission. Any media usage must obtain written permission from the Restored Hope Network Board of Directors.
Redemption Coming Out of Transgenderism
June 21, 2019 • Kathy Grace
Kathy Grace serves on the Board of Portland Fellowship in Portland, Oregon. She was grappling with her identity and gender and shares with us about her own experience, her conclusions, and how she ended up embracing her biological gender. You can learn more about Portland Fellowship here: http://restoredhopenetwork.org/ministry-finder/church/44/portland-fellowship ©http://restoredhopenetwork.org. Permissions: videos and screenshots may be used for private consumption without written permission. Any media usage must obtain written permission from the Restored Hope Network Board of Directors.
Life Story of Matt & Anna
June 21, 2019 • Matt & Anna
Matt and Anna shared their story at our June 2019 conference in Minneapolis, MN. Matt's experience growing up with same sex attraction and getting support. Anna shares about her growing up as a Christian and then veering off course. Redemption for both Anna and Matt is beautiful. Enjoy. Matt was helped by Outpost Ministries (MN). You can learn more about Outpost here: http://restoredhopenetwork.org/ministry-finder/church/29/outpost-ministries ©http://restoredhopenetwork.org Videos, screenshots may be used for private consumption without written permission. Any media usage must obtain written permission from the Restored Hope Network Board of Directors.
Dave's Life Story (Parent Story)
June 21, 2019 • Dave
Dave shares his life story of being saved at 17 and being blessed with a wife and family. Dave shares his family's journey with one of his daughters who ended up dealing with gay identification and same sex attractions. Dave shares his viewpoint and experience of being a parent of one dealing with same sex attraction. 2 Cor 1:9, "Indeed we felt we had received the sentence of death, but this happened so that we should not trust in ourselves, but in God who raises the dead." ©http://restoredhopenetwork.org Videos, screenshots may be used for private consumption without written permission. Any media usage must obtain written permission from the Restored Hope Network Board of Directors.
Tatiana's Story
June 21, 2019 • Tatiana
Tatiana, a lovely woman who received help at Outpost Ministries, shares her story with us at HOPE 2019. You can learn more about Outpost Ministries and what they have to offer here: https://www.restoredhopenetwork.org/m... ©http://restoredhopenetwork.org. Permissions: videos and screenshots may be used for private consumption without written permission. Any media usage must obtain written permission from the Restored Hope Network Board of Directors.
Tony's Story
June 21, 2019 • Tony
Tony shares three principles along with his life story--1. stop doing this alone, 2. strive for holiness, 3. know the One who loves you. In his youth, Tony's dad lived according to same sex attractions and left Tony's home without the father influence and insecurity in his own masculinity. Tony was helped at Outpost Ministries (MN). You can find out more about Outpost here: http://restoredhopenetwork.org/ministry-finder/church/29/outpost-ministries ©http://restoredhopenetwork.org Videos, screenshots may be used for private consumption without written permission. Any media usage must obtain written permission from the Restored Hope Network Board of Directors.
Pastor Craig's Story of Supporting Others
June 21, 2019 • Pastor Craig
Pastor Craig is the senior pastor of Sojouner Campus Church in Minnesota shares about his own life and mentoring individuals dealing with same sex attraction. "We are fellow travelers--all struggle--but we are all ... saved, forgiven, and transformed by three things: the Word of God, the grace of God, and vulnerable community." Pastor Craig. "If you are a struggler, we don't judge you, we stand with you, we love you." ©http://restoredhopenetwork.org Videos, screenshots may be used for private consumption without written permission. Any media usage must obtain written permission from the Restored Hope Network Board of Directors.