{"href":"https://api.simplecast.com/oembed?url=https%3A%2F%2Fthe-strong-roots-podcast.simplecast.com%2Fepisodes%2Fhope-BxzYNW9H","width":444,"version":"1.0","type":"rich","title":"Hope","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/568803e5-1692-4699-bf49-500c5ae29bdc/ec49ec9b-41c2-48a0-ba37-449743a11ee8/export1.jpg","thumbnail_height":300,"provider_url":"https://simplecast.com","provider_name":"Simplecast","html":"<iframe src=\"https://player.simplecast.com/588ed995-54a6-499c-b0e6-5f29f0f58a57\" height=\"200\" width=\"100%\" title=\"Hope\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"></iframe>","height":200,"description":"How do you keep hoping when life doesn't go the way you planned?\nWhether it's anxiety, disappointment, health challenges, unanswered prayers, or simply feeling out of control, every Christian will face moments where their hope is tested.\n\nIn this episode of the Strong Roots Podcast, we have an honest conversation about finding lasting hope in Jesus. Together we share personal stories of trusting God through illness, parenting, anxiety, and unmet expectations while learning that true hope is never rooted in circumstances—but in Christ alone.\n\nThroughout the conversation, we unpack how subtle idols like control, comfort, and desired outcomes can quietly replace our hope in Jesus. We also offer practical spiritual disciplines that help believers cultivate hope every day, including confession, Scripture, community, gratitude, and intentionally remembering God's character.\n"}