"You are loved. Deal with it."

That's how Olympic gold medalist Scott Hamilton summarizes the gospel.

After a lifetime of chasing excellence, standing on podiums, battling cancer, enduring loss, and navigating unimaginable challenges, Scott discovered a truth far greater than any medal or accomplishment: his worth was never found in what he achieved, but in being loved by God.

In this conversation, Scott shares his remarkable journey—from childhood illness and adoption to Olympic glory, cancer diagnoses, and a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ. He reflects on the dangers of building your identity around success, the role of prayer in life's hardest moments, and why God's grace means more than any trophy, title, or achievement.

Whether you're facing a setback, carrying a burden, or wondering what truly matters in life, Scott's story is a powerful reminder that hope is found not in what you accomplish, but in the God who loves you. And when life knocks you down—as it inevitably will—His grace gives you the strength to get back up.

Subscribe to the podcast and tune in each week as Haley and Dustin share with you what the Bible says about real-life issues with compassion, warmth, and wit.

So you have every reason for hope, for every challenge in life. Because hope means

everything.

Hope Talks is a podcast of the ministry of Hope for the Heart.

Scott Hamilton Resources

Learn more about Scott Hamilton: https://scotthamilton.com/

Learn more about the Scott Hamilton CARES Foundation: https://www.scottcares.org/

Hope for the Heart resources

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Want to talk with June Hunt on Hope in the Night about a difficult life issue? Schedule a time here: https://resource.hopefortheheart.org/talk-with-june-hope-in-the-night

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Bible verses mentioned in this episode

1 Corinthians 9:25 — "Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it for a crown that will not last. But we do it for a crown that will last forever."

Are you stressed out and wondering how to find peace in your daily life?

Stress has become the background noise of modern life. Between endless responsibilities, constant notifications, information overload, and busy schedules, many of us feel overwhelmed and don't know how to slow down.

In this episode, Haley and Dustin explore what stress really is, the difference between healthy and unhealthy stress, and why we all respond to pressure differently. They discuss five common stress responses: the Controller, Performer, Caretaker, Avoider, and Catastrophizer, and how these patterns reveal what's happening beneath the surface.

You'll also learn practical ways to manage stress, develop healthy rhythms of rest, and trust God when life feels like too much.

Subscribe to the podcast and tune in each week as Haley and Dustin share with you what the Bible says about real-life issues with compassion, warmth, and wit.

So you have every reason for hope, for every challenge in life. Because hope means everything.

Hope Talks is a podcast of the ministry of Hope for the Heart.

Hope for the Heart resources

Learn more about Hope for the Heart’s international ministry: https://hopefortheheart.org/international

To support our international ministry, text the word NATIONS to 70919.

Connect with Hope for the Heart on social!

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Learn more about the ministry and resources of Hope for the Heart: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/

Learn more about Hope Talks and catch up on past episodes: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/hopetalks/

Want to talk with June Hunt on Hope in the Night about a difficult life issue? Schedule a time here: https://resource.hopefortheheart.org/talk-with-june-hope-in-the-night

God’s plan for you: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/gods-plan-for-you

Give to the ministry of Hope for the Heart: https://hopefortheheart.donorsupport.co/page/hope-talks

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Bible verses mentioned in this episode

Matthew 5:45: "He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous."

As America marks its 250th anniversary, there's no better time to ask: what has kept this nation standing? Elizabeth Carlyle's answer is simple — prayer.

Elizabeth learned that at age eleven, when her father suffered a heart attack and was rushed away in an ambulance. She rode her bike to the end of the street, watched it go by, and prayed. He survived. And fifty years later, she still prays every time she hears a siren. That moment became the foundation of a life built on the belief that prayer isn't a last resort — it's the first and most powerful thing you can do.

Elizabeth is an author, attorney, and Bible study teacher, and the CEO of First Freedom Art Company — the stewards of Arnold Freeberg's famous painting of George Washington, Prayer at Valley Forge. It's also the cover of her book Americans Who Pray: Uniting a Nation in Faith and Freedom, released in honor of America's 250th anniversary.

In this conversation, she shares the stories behind gathering prayers from founding fathers, presidents, and current leaders — including Ben Carson, Tim Tebow, and June Hunt — and what she learned about prayer along the way.

This is an encouraging conversation on the importance of prayer in the Christian life and in the history of our country as we celebrate America's 250th anniversary.

Subscribe to the podcast and tune in each week as Haley and Dustin share with you what the Bible says about real-life issues with compassion, warmth, and wit.

So you have every reason for hope, for every challenge in life. Because hope means

everything.

Hope Talks is a podcast of the ministry of Hope for the Heart.

Elizabeth Carlyle Resources

Get Elizabeth’s book, Americans Who Pray: https://tinyurl.com/2889mtdz

Learn more about Elizabeth Carlyle & First Freedom Art: https://www.firstfreedomart.com/

Hope for the Heart resources

Connect with Hope for the Heart on social!

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hopefortheheart

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hopefortheheart

Learn more about the ministry and resources of Hope for the Heart: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/

Learn more about Hope Talks and catch up on past episodes: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/hopetalks/

Want to talk with June Hunt on Hope in the Night about a difficult life issue? Schedule a time here: https://resource.hopefortheheart.org/talk-with-june-hope-in-the-night

God’s plan for you: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/gods-plan-for-you

Give to the ministry of Hope for the Heart: https://hopefortheheart.donorsupport.co/page/hope-talks

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Bible verses mentioned in this episode

Philippians 4:6: "Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God."

John 3:16: "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life."

Matthew 6:9: "This, then, is how you should pray: 'Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name.”