Welcome to the podcast ministry of Our Resolute Hope. Join this weekly conversation with Pastor Frank Friedmann, his sidekick John Russin, and others as we consider God’s great love and matchless grace in Jesus Christ. Walk with us as we learn more about the Way, the Truth, and the Life --- Jesus! Choose Hope! Choose Jesus!
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Part 4. Refuting the Enemy’s Lies
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While recognizing our fleshly characteristics is an important first step, we must follow it with corresponding Scriptural truths from Father’s Word. Continually renewing our minds with these truths will enable us to resist the enemy and stand against his attacks.Par Frank Friedmann and John Russin
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Part 3. Spotting the Enemy’s Lies
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Temptations to sin are offered to us by our enemy, who often masquerades as us and makes it difficult to recognize his voice. To spot the lies, we must understand and embrace the truth about i) who we are in Christ and ii) our fleshly weaknesses that make us vulnerable.Par Frank Friedmann and John Russin
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Part 2. The Four Keys of Peace
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Effective spiritual warfare hinges on four keys that Christians must master if they wish to live in freedom: i) Recognize the condemning thought; ii) Refuse that thought; iii) Reckon (consider) themselves dead to sin and alive to God; and iv) Rest in Jesus.Par Frank Friedmann and John Russin
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Part 1. The Battle for the Mind.
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Spiritual warfare bears no resemblance to what’s depicted in the media. It’s not a power struggle, with good and evil battling and the victor undecided. It’s a truth struggle, with the veracity of Father’s Word proving false all of the enemy’s lies.Par Frank Friedmann and John Russin
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Life in the Majors. An Interview with Paul Byrd (Part 4)
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In this final episode of the series, Frank and Paul Byrd discuss what came next after retiring from baseball, including the launch and focus of Byrdhouse Ministries (thebyrdhouseministries.com).Par Frank Friedmann and John Russin
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Life in the Majors. An Interview with Paul Byrd (Part 3)
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In this continuing series, Frank explores other aspects of Paul Byrd’s faith walk, including his marriage and family and his decision to retire from professional baseball.Par Frank Friedmann and John Russin
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Life in the Majors. An Interview with Paul Byrd (Part 2)
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Frank continues his conversation with Paul Byrd, major league pitcher and author of Free Byrd, a book that details his faith in Christ, his struggles with pornography, and other personal topics.Par Frank Friedmann and John Russin
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Life in the Majors. An Interview with Paul Byrd (Part 1)
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Pastor Frank launches a four-part series with Paul Byrd, major league All-Star pitcher and long-time friend of the ministry.Par Frank Friedmann and John Russin
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Antidote For My Anxiety. An Interview with Joshua Gordon (Part 2)
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Pastor Frank, Dr. John, and Joshua Gordon discuss how the church often stigmatizes those who suffer with anxiety, and they chart a path forward through intimate dependance on Father.Par Frank Friedmann and John Russin
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Antidote For My Anxiety. An Interview with Joshua Gordon (Part 1)
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Guest Joshua Gordon discusses his long struggle with anxiety and how Father inspired to him to develop his book.Par Frank Friedmann and John Russin
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The Believer’s Identity. Soldier (Part 10)
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Often overlooked as a piece of armor, continual watchful prayer is a formidable weapon during times of spiritual warfare. It is mighty to tear down spiritual strongholds and it sharpens our discernment into both the wiles of our enemy and the needs of those around us.Par Frank Friedmann and John Russin
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The Believer’s Identity. Soldier (Part 9)
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To stand against our enemy, we need the helmet of salvation and the word of God. The first gives us understanding into who we are in Christ, which protects how we think, feel, and choose. The other enables us to parry his cunning lies with the sword of the Spirit, Jesus Christ.Par Frank Friedmann and John Russin
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The Believer’s Identity. Soldier (Part 8)
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The most adaptable piece of our armor is the shield of faith. Our faith doesn’t just deflect the enemy’s flaming darts; it extinguishes them. Positioning this shield correctly, that is, trusting God in every circumstance, we can minimize the suffering we receive at the hands of our enemy.Par Frank Friedmann and John Russin
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The Believer’s Identity. Soldier (Part 7)
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As soldiers, we must always be prepared to do battle with the enemy. Our readiness depends on understanding the gospel of peace. This gospel is more than just forgiveness of our sins: it’s a comprehensive change in how we feel, think, and choose, a totally new way to live in Him.Par Frank Friedmann and John Russin
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The Believer’s Identity. Soldier (Part 6)
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The breastplate of righteousness is a core aspect of our identity. In Christ, we’ve been made righteous, as approved and accepted as Jesus. This truth protects against a key attack by our enemy: the temptation to question who we are as believers.Par Frank Friedmann and John Russin
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The Believer’s Identity. Soldier (Part 5)
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Our armament from God begins with the belt of truth, which is the most foundational piece. Knowing the truth about ourselves in Christ and about our enemy and his tactics is critical if we’re to live victoriously.Par Frank Friedmann and John Russin
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The Believer’s Identity. Soldier (Part 4)
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Just because Father has given us His armor doesn’t guarantee it’ll do us any good. We must put it on, sink into it and see how well it fits. And then we must choose to use it. We’ll not be able to stand against the enemy unless we do.Par Frank Friedmann and John Russin
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The Believer’s Identity. Soldier (Part 3)
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Because His children are in the enemy’s crosshairs, Father has already equipped every one of us with every spiritual blessing. In Christ, He has given us all we need to resist the devil and live our lives so that we honor Him and lift up one another.Par Frank Friedmann and John Russin
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The Believer’s Identity. Soldier (Part 2)
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Elite soldiers of Jesus Christ are characterized by their intense focus on the task at hand and by their diligent preparedness and constant readiness to explain their faith in the Lord.Par Frank Friedmann and John Russin
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The Believer’s Identity. Soldier (Part 1)
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As good soldiers of Christ Jesus, we are to live as elite troops in Father’s kingdom, fully prepared to engage in our battle with the enemy. But to function that way, we first must fully understand and embrace authority.Par Frank Friedmann and John Russin
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The Believer’s Identity. Ambassador
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Full citizens of God’s spiritual kingdom, we are His official envoys to a foreign realm … the kingdom of darkness. Our role is to speak and act well on behalf of our home and lift up our Lord and King so that He will draw all people to Himself.Par Frank Friedmann and John Russin
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The Believer’s Identity. Heir
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As God’s heirs, we have immediate, perpetual access to all He is, all He has, and all He does to meet every need we have. We can experience today … right now … the full blessings of heaven through His life in us.Par Frank Friedmann and John Russin
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The Believer’s Identity. Son
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When Father God adopted us into His family, He made us full sons, giving us all spiritual blessings and equipping us with all rights, privileges, and responsibilities. As sons, we must recognize Him as our Abba, the One Who loves us dearly and gives us only His best.Par Frank Friedmann and John Russin
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The Believer’s Identity. Child
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Jesus cautioned that, unless we become as little children, we’ll not fully experience God’s kingdom (Matt. 18:3). We must change how we approach life so that our first response to every circumstance is to trust Our Father, Who has it all under control.Par Frank Friedmann and John Russin
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The Believer’s Identity. Servant
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Diakonos. Servant, one who does things to benefit others. Our Savior came to serve us in the ultimate way by willingly, joyfully give His life as ransom. Being a servant involves not only what you do but also your attitude while you’re doing it. This aspect is critically important.Par Frank Friedmann and John Russin
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The Believer’s Identity. Slave
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Doulos. Slave. Jesus emptied Himself, took the form of a slave, and did the will of His Father Who sent Him. The same applies to us. If we wish to bear fruit in Father’s kingdom, we too must choose to be slaves.Par Frank Friedmann and John Russin
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The Believer’s Identity. Not a Sinner
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Many believers define themselves by their behavior: because they commit sinful acts, they must be sinners. But God defines us by birth. We’re His children, His holy ones, who at times make poor choices. When we maintain that we’re sinners, we’re saying, “I know what Scripture says, but I know better.”…
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The Believer’s Identity. Sanctified
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Because the Lord, the Holy One, lives in believers, we can’t get any more sanctified in our identity. But we become more like the Lord in behavior as we walk in the Spirit. Then, what’s true about us on the inside becomes more evident on the outside.Par Frank Friedmann and John Russin
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The Believer’s Identity. Saint
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Ágios. Holy one. In His New Testament, Father calls us that nearly 60 times, so we won’t forget who we are in Him. He shares His holiness with us, so much so that He even calls us by the same word He uses to describe Himself … Holy.Par Frank Friedmann and John Russin
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The Heart of a Shepherd. An Interview with Phelim Doherty (Part 3)
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Pastor Frank, Dr. John, and Pastor Phelim Doherty consider the truth of Christ as Life and the challenges of teaching that in the modern church.Par Frank Friedmann and John Russin
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The Heart of a Shepherd. An Interview with Phelim Doherty (Part 2)
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Pastor Frank, Dr. John, and Pastor Phelim Doherty continue discussing the experiences and challenges of delivering the message of Christ as life to believers in Ireland.Par Frank Friedmann and John Russin
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The Heart of a Shepherd. An Interview with Phelim Doherty (Part 1)
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Guest Phelim Doherty, pastor of River City Church in Derry, Ireland, discusses his early life, his wife’s miraculous healing, and his journey to the Savior.Par Frank Friedmann and John Russin
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Forgiving Others: Walking in Forgiveness
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The enemy will try hard to hinder us. We must set our minds on the truth that, no matter how we feel, we have forgiven and we’re now free.Par Frank Friedmann and John Russin
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Forgiving Others: How to Forgive
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Because Christ’s life is in us, we CAN forgive, and we CAN walk in freedom, no matter the wound. Pastor Frank and Dr. John offer detailed step-by-step guidance on how to do it.Par Frank Friedmann and John Russin
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Forgiving Others: What Forgiveness is Not (Part 4)
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Forgiveness is not restoration. That comes when, and only when, our offenders have repented. God doesn’t restore people without their repentance. Neither should we.Par Frank Friedmann and John Russin
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Forgiving Others: What Forgiveness is Not (Part 3)
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Justifying the actions of our offenders might seem like an understanding and compassionate thing to do. But we must never forget that compassion is not forgiveness.Par Frank Friedmann and John Russin
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Forgiving Others: What Forgiveness is Not (Part 2)
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We don’t have to feel like forgiving our offender to do it. It still counts! And we mustn’t wait until they repent. We must step forward and bear the cost if we’re to live free.Par Frank Friedmann and John Russin
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Forgiving Others: What Forgiveness is Not (Part 1)
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Forgiving others isn’t forgetting the wounds they caused you. We can recall the pain vividly and still choose to forgive. But we must never assume that it will be a quick fix.Par Frank Friedmann and John Russin
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Forgiving Others: Prisons of Self-Protection
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After being wounded, it’s normal to retreat within safe boundaries. But when self-protection becomes a driving motive, boundaries can become emotional prisons.Par Frank Friedmann and John Russin
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Forgiving Others: For Our Emotional Health
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Try as we might, we can’t ignore our wounds or stuff the anger that results. This will drag us down or erupt and wound others – often those we love most.Par Frank Friedmann and John Russin
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Forgiving Others: Roots of Bitterness
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Feeling angry after an offense is healthy, but rage and revenge are sin. These might feel good for a while, but they can become roots of bitterness that defile many.Par Frank Friedmann and John Russin
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Forgiving Others: Be Angry But Don’t Sin
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Feeling anger is a healthy response when others wound us. It’s a crucial first step on the road to forgiving our offender … so we can experience our freedom.Par Frank Friedmann and John Russin
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Forgiving Others: How God Forgave Us
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God didn’t wait to forgive us until we apologized. He forgave us while we were His enemies, reconciling Himself to us and inviting us to reconcile ourselves to Him.Par Frank Friedmann and John Russin
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Forgiving Others: As Far as the East is From the West
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Scripture commands us to forgive others just as God has forgiven us. We must understand how He did this if we are to forgive in the very same way.Par Frank Friedmann and John Russin
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Forgiving Others: Confusing Verses
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Some verses seem to show forgiveness as conditional, but the New Covenant teaches us otherwise. In Christ, God forgave us unconditionally, and we are to do the same for others.Par Frank Friedmann and John Russin
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Forgiving Others: An Introduction
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Forgiving those who wound us can feel like the hardest thing ever. But doing so frees us from what others have done to us … and what we’ve done to ourselves.Par Frank Friedmann and John Russin
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Suffering. Part 19. When There are No Answers
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God can be silent when we suffer. We pray for understanding, but our words seem to go nowhere. At these times, God offers us Himself, so we can see Him as we never have and receive the blessings we didn’t even know we needed.Par Frank Friedmann and John Russin
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Suffering. Part 18. Comfort for a Suffering Friend
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Job’s friends teach us to be compassionate when others suffer. They were purposeful in their actions, meeting Job where he was and suffering with him. They gave the gift of silent presence, allowing Job time to recover emotionally.Par Frank Friedmann and John Russin
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Suffering. Part 17. When Those We Love Suffer
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Watching someone suffer can be painful, moving us to desire relief at any cost. But Jesus’ words, “Shall I not drink of the cup the Father has given Me?”, call us to view suffering through a different lens.Par Frank Friedmann and John Russin
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Suffering. Part 16. Trust in the Trenches of Life
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Job was blindsided, his world shattered in seconds. Still, he embraced his suffering and blessed the name of the Lord. He learned it’s possible to worship and praise God through tears.Par Frank Friedmann and John Russin
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