Renewing Hope
Join Ann Wagner, as she shares new points of hope from God’s Word each week. For many years, Ann struggled with underlying issues initiated from childhood sexual abuse. However, the Bible was the foundational element that offered her healing. Today, Renewing Hope podcast is a place where Ann shares biblical truths that will strengthen one’s relationship with God, offer healing over hurt, and give a fresh perspective for each new day. This podcast is a ministry of Bible Baptist Church in Kingsport, Tennessee.
Episodes
4 days ago
4 days ago
29 min
Gratitude is a balm that heals even the deepest wounds, but it is nullified by pride. Today, Ann discusses the story of the prideful pharisee and why his prayer goes unanswered.
Ann's book, Hope for the Hurting, can be found on Amazon. In it, Ann explains her struggles with sexual abuse in ministry and how hope can be found in Christ!
www.amazon.com.au/Hope-Hurting-Personal-Overcoming-Betrayal/dp/1449712991
Aug 17, 2026
Aug 17, 2026
14 min
The truth is, things happen sometimes we do not expect or want. We can respond in a variety of ways to those things. Whether someone personally hurts us, some failure of our own occurs, or something outside of anyone's control does damage, we can still choose gratitude. But why should we? Today Ann continues this topic. If you have not listened to part 1 of this topic, we encourage you to go back and listen to that episode.
Ann's book, Hope for the Hurting, can be found on Amazon. In it, Ann explains her struggles with sexual abuse in ministry and how hope can be found in Christ!
www.amazon.com.au/Hope-Hurting-Personal-Overcoming-Betrayal/dp/1449712991
Aug 3, 2026
Aug 3, 2026
22 min
The truth is, things happen sometimes we do not expect or want. We can respond in a variety of ways to those things. Whether someone personally hurts us, some failure of our own occurs, or something outside of anyone's control does damage, we can still choose gratitude. But why should we? Today Ann takes some time to explain that concept.
Ann's book, Hope for the Hurting, can be found on Amazon. In it, Ann explains her struggles with sexual abuse in ministry and how hope can be found in Christ!
www.amazon.com.au/Hope-Hurting-Personal-Overcoming-Betrayal/dp/1449712991
Jul 20, 2026
Jul 20, 2026
35 min
Everyone's faith will be shaken at some point. Today Ann discusses what to do when that happens. Is God enough? Can you really get through with your faith in tact?
Ann's book, Hope for the Hurting, can be found on Amazon. In it, Ann explains her struggles with sexual abuse in ministry and how hope can be found in Christ!
www.amazon.com.au/Hope-Hurting-Personal-Overcoming-Betrayal/dp/1449712991
Jul 6, 2026
Jul 6, 2026
24 min
The Lepers who came to Jesus were all healed, but one came back to worship Him. That one got something the others never did. Today Ann looks into this story to teach us something about gratitude.
Ann's book, Hope for the Hurting, can be found on Amazon. In it, Ann explains her struggles with sexual abuse in ministry and how hope can be found in Christ!
www.amazon.com.au/Hope-Hurting-Personal-Overcoming-Betrayal/dp/1449712991
Jun 15, 2026
Jun 15, 2026
28 min
Gratitude is an antidote to the sickness of envy and jealousy. It's also just so good for us. The Christian should be a person who is defined by gratitude in every walk of life! Today Ann discusses the importance of gratitude.
Ann's book, Hope for the Hurting, can be found on Amazon. In it, Ann explains her struggles with sexual abuse in ministry and how hope can be found in Christ!
www.amazon.com.au/Hope-Hurting-Personal-Overcoming-Betrayal/dp/1449712991
Jun 7, 2026
Jun 7, 2026
24 min
Our God is gracious! Grace is that which we do not deserve being given to us anyway! God is so good to us to give us all that we have. God gives us both the grace to want to do His will as well as enables us to do it! Basking in his grace is the only way to live well.
Ann's book, Hope for the Hurting, can be found on Amazon. In it, Ann explains her struggles with sexual abuse in ministry and how hope can be found in Christ!
www.amazon.com.au/Hope-Hurting-Personal-Overcoming-Betrayal/dp/1449712991
May 18, 2026
May 18, 2026
22 min
Contentment is something that is actively discouraged in our world today. There is always some new thing that you "need" if you are going to be happy. Today, Ann discusses how contentment is actually one of the greatest secrets to living a fulfilled life.
Ann's book, Hope for the Hurting, can be found on Amazon. In it, Ann explains her struggles with sexual abuse in ministry and how hope can be found in Christ!
www.amazon.com.au/Hope-Hurting-Personal-Overcoming-Betrayal/dp/1449712991
May 4, 2026
May 4, 2026
21 min
Our God is faithful! Faithfulness means consistent and true to one's word and character. God is the definition of that! Today Ann discusses the great faithfulness of our great God!
Ann's book, Hope for the Hurting, can be found on Amazon. In it, Ann explains her struggles with sexual abuse in ministry and how hope can be found in Christ!
www.amazon.com.au/Hope-Hurting-Personal-Overcoming-Betrayal/dp/1449712991
Apr 20, 2026
Apr 20, 2026
17 min
In this third part of the study on grief, Ann discusses some steps in finding comfort. If you aren't personally going through grief, you probably know someone who is. These steps can help.
Ann's book, Hope for the Hurting, can be found on Amazon. In it, Ann explains her struggles with sexual abuse in ministry and how hope can be found in Christ!
www.amazon.com.au/Hope-Hurting-Personal-Overcoming-Betrayal/dp/1449712991