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Hello, everyone, and welcome to the Graceology with Gwen Smith podcast.

I'm Gwen Smith, and I am so glad you've joined me today.

Around here we have fun, faith-focused, grace-filled conversations,

all to help you know and trust God more. Our discussions are honest, often humorous,

and always practical, and they're going to encourage you in meaningful ways to live out and lean on

the grace of Jesus in the midst of cluttered, messy days. You got any of those?

I know I do, and I can't wait to get to today's conversation,

which is all about finding hope in an unstable world.

Today my guest is Melissa Spolstra,

and Melissa's a pastor's wife and mom of four from Ohio,

who's a popular conference speaker and a Bible teacher,

and she's also the author of a new book called Dare to Hope. Now, I'm totally sure that we'd all

agree that looking at today's world, hope is usually not the first word that comes to mind.

On a personal front, marriages fail, bank accounts run low, friendships end, and the everyday demands of fast-paced life can totally get us down.

On today's Graceology episode, Melissa unpacks a hope-filled message that will remind you that God is rich in mercy and love, and he has good plans for his people.

Finding the source of our hope

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