159: Drake Farmer on Finding Hope in the Hard Seasons of Life
Hope can seem like such an elusive thing. In Episode 159, Drake Farmer unpacks for us what hope is, where we should put our hope when we are going through a difficult season, and how to be full of love, fueled by faith, and addicted to hope.
In This Episode, You’ll Hear About:
- What is hope, and where should we put our hope?
- The purpose of trials and difficult times in our lives.
- The difference between burdens and trials.
- How to cultivate an environment of hope in your marriage and family.
Resources Mentioned In This Episode:
- Addicted To Hope: 7 Transformational Truths for the Weary, Defeated, and Just Plain Stuck by Drake Farmer
- Soul Care: 7 Transformational Principles For A Healthy Soul by Rob Reimer
- You Are What You Do: And Six Other Lies About Work, Life, and Love by Daniel Im
- No Silver Bullets: 5 Small Shifts That Will Transform Your Ministry by Daniel Im
QUOTES AND TWEETS:
- Hope in Christ is an anchor. It is not a helicopter. – @drakefarmer_
- Our hope isn’t found in our circumstances or the release of painful situations. Our hope is the anchor. It is in the shepherd. Our hope is in Jesus. – @drakefarmer_
- Be full of love, fueled by faith, and addicted to hope. @drakefarmer_
SCRIPTURE PASSAGES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
- Hebrews 6:19, 20
- Psalm 23
- Matthew 11: 28-30
- James 1:2-5
- Mark 4:35-41
- Acts 16:16-31
- 1 Corinthians 13
- John 3:16
QUESTIONS FOR PERSONAL REFLECTION:
- Take some time to ask Jesus to reveal to you where He was in a difficult season of your life.
- What are areas in your life that you need to take ownership of? What areas in your life do you need to surrender to Jesus because only He can change you?
- What “baggage” do I need to let go of to create space in my life for God’s good things?
- What’s one thing I can do today to show the love of Christ to my spouse and family?
DISCUSSION PROMPTS FOR YOU AS A COUPLE:
- Can you remember a time in your childhood when hope felt real and tangible?
- What does it mean for Jesus to be an anchor and not a helicopter in challenging seasons of life?
- How can I help remind you that God is a good Father and Shepherd, like in Psalm 23?
- How can I pray for you?
MEET DRAKE FARMER:
As a pastor and speaker, Drake De Long-Farmer has been passionate about inviting people into a deeper life with God and creating spaces for people to wrestle with what they believe about themselves, God, and the world around them. He hopes that, in some way, through his words and work, he can inspire people to become #FullOfLove, #FuelledByFaith, and #AddictedToHope.
Drake currently serves on the leadership team of Beulah Alliance Church in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Growing up in a military family, he has moved a lot in his lifetime and has had the privilege to travel across Canada and Europe, but he is most at home when he spends time with his wife and four kids.
