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

Jul 21, 2025
Jul 21, 2025
26 min
Last week we discussed the importance of sticking to it in the hardest of times. However, there are things that we are to let go of. We all have things in our lives that hold us down when God's asking us to serve. Today Ann discusses when we should just let go.
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
This episode was edited by Aussie Audio and Web Design. If you or your organization need a quality website or podcast production, come visit us at aussieaudio.com

Jul 7, 2025
Jul 7, 2025
26 min
Sometimes life gets difficult, even unfair. It often seems like the easy way to deal with it is to just give up and give in. Not only is that often more difficult in the long run, but it also displeases our Saviour! Today Ann discusses the importance of holding on, and shows us a few Bible characters who teach us this truth.
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
This episode was edited by Aussie Audio and Web Design. If you or your organization need a quality website or podcast production, come visit us at steadfastdigital.dev

Jun 16, 2025
Jun 16, 2025
22 min
Is there ever a time where God is not trustworthy? In this episode, Ann shares a personal story that illustrates this truth. We can trust God, even when we think there is no way things can change.
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
This episode was edited by Aussie Audio and Web Design. If you or your organization need a quality website or podcast production, come visit us at aussieaudio.com

Jun 2, 2025
Jun 2, 2025
29 min
God has a plan for every life. Pottery is something that has always interested Ann. In this episode, she digs into what God has to say about being the potter and shaping each life for His glory.
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
This episode was edited by Aussie Audio and Web Design. If you or your organization need a quality website or podcast production, come visit us at aussieaudio.com

May 19, 2025
May 19, 2025
23 min
We have a God who can do the impossible. So why do we not pray for impossible things? Today Ann reminds us that our God is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think! Let's pray for the impossible.
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
This episode was edited by Steadfast Digital. If you or your organization need a quality website or podcast production, come visit us at steadfastdigital.dev

May 5, 2025
May 5, 2025
18 min
The Apostle Paul went through a lot of things that you and I will never have to experience. Yet, he said that none of those things moved him from genuine faith in Christ. Today, Ann shares a few things, some humorous, some not, that could impact a person to move. Let's stay encouraged to follow Christ no matter what!
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
This episode was edited by Aussie Audio and Web Design. If you or your organization need a quality website or podcast production, come visit us at aussieaudio.com

Apr 21, 2025
Apr 21, 2025
23 min
Every year, the IRS expects you to file taxes. Whether you do or not, you may get audited. Today, Ann discusses the importance of doing an occasional spiritual audit. Me must make sure we are handling God's resources 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
This episode was edited by Aussie Audio and Web Design. If you or your organization need a quality website or podcast production, come visit us at aussieaudio.com

Apr 7, 2025
Apr 7, 2025
30 min
Jesus' experience on the cross was both a super natural one and a human one. His suffering in the garden was as hard for Him when His friends didn't care for Him as it would be for you and I. Today, Ann discusses how we can do the will of the Father through the hard times as well as the easy.
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
This episode was edited by Aussie Audio and Web Design. If you or your organization need a quality website or podcast production, come visit us at aussieaudio.com

Mar 17, 2025
Mar 17, 2025
26 min
Jesus said that the Truth would set us free! Ann continues a study using Nancy DeMoss' book Lies Women Believe: And the Truth That Sets Them Free. As Ann brings these things to your mind, carefully consider your life and see if you've been believing these lies too.
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
This episode was edited by Aussie Audio and Web Design. If you or your organization need a quality website or podcast production, come visit us at aussieaudio.com

Mar 3, 2025
Mar 3, 2025
27 min
Jesus said that the Truth would set us free! Ann is using Nancy DeMoss' book Lies Women Believe: And the Truth That Sets Them Free. Sometimes we can feel like a slave to our circumstances. Sometimes we think if it were not for the actions of other people, our lives would be so much better! The truth is, God is always good and allows everything that comes into our lives. Today Ann addresses this topic biblically in part one of this two part lesson.
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
This episode was edited by Aussie Audio and Web Design. If you or your organization need a quality website or podcast production, come visit us at aussieaudio.com






