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A Moment of Hope

David and Marilynn Chadwick with Jenn Houston

Begin your day with a "Moment of Hope." This podcast is a compliment to David and Marilynn"s weekday devotional - providing deeper insights and encouragement. Featuring Jenn Houston.

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Men of Valor: Shammah

A Moment of Hope ·

2025/06/04

by David Chadiwck Did you know that in Ezekiel 48:35, God encourages Ezekiel, as Jerusalem is in ruins and God’s people await the rebuilding of the temple, that the name of the city would be Jehovah Shammah? It means “the Lord is there.” Shammah. It is a powerful name! A name that is mentioned several times in the Bible. In the face of desolation, this name should remind each of us of God’s ever present help in times of trouble (Psalm 46:1). But it also reminds us of friends who are always there for

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04:57

Men of Valor: Jephthah

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2025/05/30

by David Chadwick The book of Judges is a story of the rise and fall of Israel. Over and over again, they would disobey God, worship false idols, then fall into the hands of a foreign, oppressive enemy. They would then cry out to God for help and he would raise up a judge to deliver them and establish order once again. People like Gideon, Samson and Deborah took their place in God’s story to recalibrate the nation after chaos, delivering God’s people from evil. Judges 11 tells the story of Jephthah,

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04:34

Men of Valor: King David

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2025/05/29

by David Chadwick King David was described as “a man of valor and a man of war” in 1 Samuel 16:18. Take note that David is referred to as a man of valor even when was still a young boy, much like we saw yesterday with Zadok. It’s no wonder he went on to take on a bear and a lion when he was a mere shepherd boy. He developed valor as a young man in the pastures so he could lead in valor in the palace. Think for just a moment. Where is God developing you right now? What are the “pastures” in your life

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04:27

Men of Valor: Zadok

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2025/05/28

by David Chadwick Zadok is today’s man of valor. 1 Chronicles 12:28 describes him as “a young man mighty in valor,” who had 22 commanders under him that were from his father’s house. Just from this verse alone, we can see that Zadok was esteemed within his family and given leadership on a greater scale because of his faithfulness. He clearly must have been a very well respected and highly skilled warrior. Two particular things strike me about the story of Zadok. First, he was a man of great courage,

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04:13

Men of Valor: Joshua’s Mighty Men

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2025/05/27

by David Chadwick In a culture where men are being emasculated and torn down, God desires to raise up a generation of men who reflect his heart of strength, love and courage. Joshua’s mighty men of valor are today’s men of valor. You will find their story in Joshua 10. They were a whole team of courageous men! The Gibeonites, a tough group of grizzled soldiers, stood in the way of God’s people acquiring the land that God had promised to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. In Joshua 10:7, Joshua went up from

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04:51

Men of Valor: Gideon, A Mighty Man

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2025/05/26

by David Chadwick Some years ago, my wife, Marilynn, wrote a book called “Woman of Valor.” The concept of becoming women of valor has become a theme very near and dear to her heart. Her book has recently been revised and she and I both feel it has very much been written for these days in which we are living! Valor is a character trait that God’s people must develop. I want to continue to build on last week’s women of valor theme and look at several men of valor. We are going to start by looking at

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05:14

Women of Valor: A Warrior Mom

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2025/05/22

by Marilynn Chadwick I still marvel when I remember the beautiful young mother I once met in a tiny country in a forgotten corner of the world. She was a survivor of the horrific genocide in Burundi that had exploded alongside Rwanda’s frenzy of killings. I’d been invited to teach on the subject of prayer to a group of church leaders and pastors' wives. All were survivors of the war and no strangers to prayer. So I asked if any had personal stories to tell. One by one, the women stood and shared

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04:43

Women of Valor: Jesus Brings Freedom

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2025/05/20

by Marilynn Chadwick Jesus is kind to all people—especially women. Just ask my friend Anya. Raised as a member of the “untouchable” caste in India, Anya knows what it means to be treated as “less than.” For centuries in India’s cruel caste system, untouchables were regarded as less than human. Women were treated even worse. People of higher castes would cross the street to avoid walking on the sidewalk with an untouchable, not even wanting to be touched by their shadow. But Anya heard the gospel of

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04:59

Women of Valor: A Tough and Tender Warrior

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2025/05/16

by Marilynn Chadwick One of the most inspiring “real life” women of valor I have ever known was Barbara Brewton Cameron. This vibrant and joyful woman with an easy laugh and a giant heart was a powerful leader in her community. She became a dear friend, mentor, and role model. During our fifteen-year friendship, Barbara opened my eyes to the powerful impact that one ordinary woman can have on her family, her community, and an entire city. Years before I met Barbara, her husband had been gunned down

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05:25

Women of Valor: The Ragpicker’s Wife

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2025/05/15

by Marilynn Chadwick Men, women, and children of all ages squeezed into the patchwork tent that was both home and church for Pastor Raju and his family. David and I were traveling through this remote slum village in India to see the work of church planters like Raju. Raju was a ragpicker by trade. Daily, he sifted through the nearby garbage dump to find rags, plastic, bits of this-and-that to sell. It looked as if Raju had used some of “this-and-that” to construct his tent which, though humble, was

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05:22

Women of Valor: Something Beautiful for God

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2025/05/13

by Marilynn Chadwick There are many heroines found in the pages of the Bible. The Hebrew term used in Proverbs 31:10 for the famed “virtuous woman,” eshet chayil, can be better translated as “woman of valor” (Proverbs 31:10 JPS Tanakh 1917). I’ve come to believe women are at our best when engaged in a courageous fight for someone outside ourselves. While I love biblical heroines, I equally love stories of ordinary women who changed their world. This week and next week we will look at real life

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05:21

Women of Valor: The Proverbs 31 Woman - Part...

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2025/05/12

by Marilynn Chadwick Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies Proverbs 31:10 KJV I have come to love the biblical phrase “woman of valor.” I think you will, too, as you journey with me over the next two weeks. Deep down, I believe most women long to be world-changers. To use their powerful influence for good and give life to those around them. The Bible presents us with many examples of women who changed their world. Some were wives and mothers. Others were prophets, judges,

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04:54

Women of Valor: Pharaoh’s Daughter, The Unlikely...

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2025/05/09

by David Chadwick Pharaoh's daughter is the last woman of valor we are going to look at this week. You can find her story in Exodus 2:5. An unnamed Egyptian princess was used by God to save the nation of Israel by saving Moses. After the nursing time from Jochebed that you learned about earlier this week, Pharaoh’s daughter was the one who raised Moses in Pharaoh's court. Apparently, Moses’s name was given to him by Pharaoh's daughter. I find that so interesting! Moses is an Egyptian name that means

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05:02

Women of Valor: Miriam, A Courageous Sister

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2025/05/08

by David Chadwick Miriam was first mentioned in Exodus 2:4, but not named until later in the story. After Moses’s mom, Jochebed, who we learned about yesterday, hid Moses in the Nile’s bulrushes, Miriam watched over the “cradle” in the water. I wonder what was going on in her young mind. Maybe she was making sure no animal attacked him. Or to keep an eye out for other enemies. I can’t help but wonder if she sensed the special calling God had on her brother. We don’t know all the nuances of Miriam’s

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04:46

Women of Valor: Shiphrah, The Midwife Who Feared the...

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2025/05/05

by David Chadwick My wife, Marilynn, wrote a book called Woman of Valor where she explains that more than a virtuous or excellent woman, the Proverbs 31 woman in Hebrew culture is actually referred to as a woman of valor. A strong, mighty courageous presence in the life of her family and community. This week, I want to look at five women of valor from the Bible who played a significant role in saving humanity. Shiphrah is today’s woman of valor. You’ll find her story in Exodus 1:15. She was a Hebrew

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04:36

How to Keep Revival: Daily Abide

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2025/04/29

by David Chadwick Over the last couple of years, many have been discussing revival after the events that took place at Asbury University in February of 2023. Corporate revival experiences can be great, but I believe the heart of God longs to see his children maintaining revival day after day after day. I have found many of the ways to maintain revival come through daily decisions to obey and follow Jesus. How do we keep revival? Daily abide. Jesus says, “Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch

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04:54

How to Keep Revival: Daily Disciplines

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2025/04/28

by David Chadwick With our current series on revival in mind, here is one question we all must ask. How do we keep revival fires burning? Over the next week, I want to help you answer this question. I find the key to maintaining revival is in this one, simple word…“daily.” A daily pursuit of habits can result in lifelong change. No one notices the significance of taking vitamins each day. In fact, it is quite a mundane task. But, over time, this simple, daily habit creates an arsenal of resistance

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05:03

Revival: Children Often Lead the Way

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2025/04/25

by Marilynn Chadwick A revival known as the “Children’s Prayer Revival” was ignited around December 28, 1707. The location was near the border of Poland and Czechia in an area where evangelical worship had been outlawed. Boys and girls, ages 4-14, assembled in the open fields outside the town to pray. They would sing hymns, read Psalms, and close with a blessing. Church leaders were furious that prayer was taking place outside the church building, yet it was as if nothing could stop these children

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04:44

Revival: It is Characterized by Repentance

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2025/04/23

by Marilynn Chadwick The First Great Awakening in America was ignited around 1730 by a scholarly New England minister named Jonathan Edwards. From there, a series of revivals rapidly spread, bringing about the most significant social upheaval to occur prior to the Revolutionary War. The dramatic, impassioned preaching of England’s George Whitfield fueled these revival fires as he passed through the colonies. The strategic discipleship methods of John Wesley, also from England, extended the revival’s

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05:28

His Final Words: The Goodness of Friday

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2025/04/18

by David Chadwick Jesus’s final words came on the heels of two very important days that we in the Christian faith know as Maundy Thursday and Good Friday. What made Friday so good? Because the cross secured our eternal life forever! Thursday and Friday paved the way for Jesus’s last words to be released in power, precision, and purity…paving the way for a future and a hope for all who put their trust in him. Jesus was arrested at midnight in the Garden of Gethsemane. Note that in that moment, he

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