Have you ever experienced a wilderness? Not just a visit to a physical desert or forest, but any barren period of your life? In this episode, host John Newton talks about wildernesses we all face in our lives and how you can find hope in God du

The Importance of Community

Apr 4th, 2019

In this episode, hosts John and Shannon Newton talk about how authentic community has shaped their lives, especially during their recent move. Whether you are single or married, community can play an important role in your life, though it often

Making Time for God During the Noise of Life

Mar 26th, 2019

In this episode of Hope for Restless Hearts, host John Newton talks about the Church season of Lent. You know, our society loves speed and noise, and we often fill our free time with distractions. But how can we turn off the noise in order to f

The Hope of Spring

Mar 20th, 2019

In this episode of Hope for Restless Hearts, host John Newton talks about his love of the springtime. From beautiful flowers to longer days, the season reminds us that winter is not forever and that God has not forgotten His creation.

Can You Imagine That? Mary Poppins and the Fun of Imagination

Feb 12th, 2019

In this episode of Hope for Restless Hearts, hosts John and Shannon Newton talk about how the recent movie, “Mary Poppins Returns,” reflects both the fun of imagination AND our continuing need to believe in the impossible. How can imagination h

Navigating Life’s Changes

Feb 3rd, 2019

In this episode of Hope for Restless Hearts, hosts John and Shannon Newton talk about how change has affected their own lives and offer tips on how to better navigate life’s transitions. Do you like change? Does it give you energy? Or does it m

Ebenezer: Remembering God’s Help Through Physical Things

Jan 27th, 2019

In this episode of Hope for Restless Hearts, hosts John and Shannon Newton talk about the importance of keeping physical reminders of times when God has helped you. Often called “Ebenezers,” stones, notes, cards and other items can be very help

Mysteries and Why We Need Them

Jan 14th, 2019

In this episode of Hope for Restless Hearts, hosts John and Shannon Newton talk about how our society hates — and yet loves — mysteries. But while the world’s great enigmas often inspire great imagination, they can also cause a lot of restlessn

Avoiding the Dangers of ‘What If’

Dec 12th, 2018

In this episode of Hope for Restless Hearts, host John Newton talks about rediscovering his newspaper cartoon collection and the lesson that one cartoon taught him about the dangers of dwelling on the “what ifs” that come into our minds. How do

Santa Claus and Our Search For God

Dec 4th, 2018

Our Western culture uses the myth of Santa Claus to fill the God-shaped hole that exists inside every person. But who was the real Santa Claus? And what does our current legend of Santa reveal about what we want God to be like?

Stressed for the Holidays?

Nov 29th, 2018

Family, money, grief... many things seem to take our joy away this time of year. Focusing on Jesus becomes difficult, despite it being His birthday season! What can we do to keep Jesus at the forefront of our hearts and minds this Christmas?

Who Am I? Searching for Identity

Nov 20th, 2018

Who are you? What do you do? If you were to summarize your identity in one sentence, what would you write or say? Can you even do it? It seems that we are in constant search for an identity that satisfies us — or satisfies those around us. But

Longing for a World Without Death

Nov 13th, 2018

We all deeply long for a world without death — a world without mourning and sadness, without funerals and graveyards. Are you dealing with the fallout from death right now? How can a restless heart find hope in the midst of so much sadness?

Faith, Fear and Monsters

Oct 29th, 2018

We all have "monsters" in our lives — from bullies to unemployment to budget deficits — and facing these scary life situations brings a lot of fear. With Halloween ahead this week, host John Newton discusses how to deal with fear in your life a

In Search of the Ideal

Oct 23rd, 2018

Inside the heart is a really deep longing for things in this world to be right. Have you felt it? I believe that every human is in search of what is ideal. Nobody likes to be taken advantage of, to be wounded, to suffer personal loss. We all lo

What is a Restless Heart?

Oct 22nd, 2018

On today's inaugural episode of Hope For Restless Hearts we talk about what makes one a "restless heart" and why they need a rest that is deeper and longer-lasting than a vacation.

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