Hope — Anchoring the Heart to Jesus
EP19: Hope — Anchoring the Heart to Jesus (Holiday Series, Pt. 2)
This podcast is unique and a little longer as we have some very special guests on the Coffee & Counseling podcast. Brian is joined by Biblical Livng Cneter team members Andrew Fulford and Nancy Beattie, both certified biblical counselors.
Pour-Over: Christmas reminds us that Emmanuel—God with us—is the ground of Christian hope. As we open, we share our favorite blends and brewing methods. Scripture & Story: We contrast worldly hope (wishful vibes) with biblical hope (certainty in Christ). Peter says in 1 Peter 1:3 that God gives us a living hope; Hebrews 6:19 says we have an anchor for the soul. The BLC Team (Andrew, Nancy and Brian ) share stories on how Jesus brought hope in real counseling moments. Counselor’s Corner: Each counselor shares a go-to hope verse and a short “how to use it” (prayer, journaling, reframing, small obedience).
Sip-Size Q&A — “I feel like I have no hope—what can I do?”
A brief composite story (Sunday-night fog, mounting bills, medical fear) leads into five steps: honest lament, anchor to who holds you (Romans 8:32), borrow hope from community (Galatians 6:2), take one concrete next step, and widen care if darkness lingers. Lamentations 3:21–23 says His mercies are new every morning. The BLC Team shares some insight on how they would care for Maya.
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Counselor’s Corner :
Each counselor shares a go-to hope verse and a 30-second “how to use it” (prayer, journaling, reframing, small obedience).
Advent season is a time of reflection, repentance and gratitude as we prepare our heart in anticipation of the coming of our savior, Jesus, “Emannuel, God with us.”
Book recommendations:
Here are some recommended advent devotionals that can foster gratitude for what Jesus has done for you and hoe that gives way to a living hope in him:
The Naughty List: Family Advent Devotional by Dwight Bernier
Come, Let Us Adore Him: A Daily Advent Devotional by Paul Tripp
Journey to Bethlehem: A Treasury of Classic Christmas Devotionals by Leland Ryken
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On behalf of Nancy, Andrew, Areni and myself we want to wish you all a Merry Christmas and we are praying for the peace of Christ which surpasses all understand for you all in the New Year.
Until 2026, keep sipping slowly and leaning hard on Jesus.
Brian A
