The Art of Perseverance
Soulcare for the Afflictions of Life
Storytelling and culturally relevant insight delivered with a Biblical Counseling perspective! The Art of Perseverance offers faith-based clarity helping listeners to navigate the afflictions of life. Created and hosted by Steven Hocker, a seasoned voice in Christian media; Steve's signature wit, engaging personality, and affable vulnerability, makes The Art of Perseverance a cultural catalyst in a time of spiritual drift and digital dissonance.
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Tuesday Nov 04, 2025
Tuesday Nov 04, 2025
The book of Job says, “By means of their suffering, he rescues those who suffer. For he gets their attention through adversity." The rub is, we need to be willing to allow God to use our suffering for His glory! In the face of adversity, when we don't see a way, He makes a way by his grace, mercy, and compassion for us, and sometimes by the angels we entertain.
Listen in to Bethany Peelman's story of fully trusting God for provision and protection and embracing Christ as the ultimate source of peace after a life altering accident changed her life while serving others in ministry.
Thursday Sep 25, 2025
Thursday Sep 25, 2025
Where do we turn when life throws us a challenge? It's natural for us to look for the path of least resistance as a way to lessen the pain in our suffering. Whether we choose doom-scrolling, gambling, pornography, drugs or alcohol, we're just looking for a way to escape the pain.
Listen in to Matt Hahn's story of tearing down the idols of alcohol addiction to embracing Jesus Christ as the ultimate source of comfort and strength to face the afflictions of life.
Sunday Jul 13, 2025
Sunday Jul 13, 2025
Sunday Jul 13, 2025
Sunday Jul 13, 2025
What comes to mind when you hear the phrase “traumatic brain injury?” Whatever it is, it's probably not an evening out to dinner, but that was the reality for Ashely Greiwe when she stepped out the doors of her local neighborhood restaurant only to wake up in the ICU 15 days later.
Listen in to Ashley’s courageous journey of surviving traumatic brain injury and how God has used that tragic event to strengthen her faith and draw her closer to Him.
Friday Jul 11, 2025
Friday Jul 11, 2025
Friday Jul 11, 2025
Friday Jul 11, 2025
Husbands and wives can't control each other - but we sure try! Self-control and humility can pave the way towards peace. Listen in as Ron and Nan Deal discuss the pain cycle and four-steps to move from discord to peace in marriage.