
Hope for Today
with John Bates
John Bates is the Lead Pastor of Freedom Fellowship International Church in Waxahachie, Texas. John travels domestically and internationally training people to live with heavenly perspective and Kingdom mindset. He is a HOPE dealer, author, mentor, father, and husband. John has a keen awareness and sensitivity to God’s voice and is being used to prophetically influence the nations. This podcast will inspire you to step out of your comfort zone and live fully aware of your God given destiny!.
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Talks with John – Peach Self Control
100 percent of who you are comes from your daily devotion with God. To operate in self control we must be disciplined in our life! God is calling all of us to operate and flow in every fruit of the Spirit, including self control!Â

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100 percent of who you are comes from your daily devotion with God. To operate in self control we must be disciplined in our life! God is calling all of us to operate and flow in every fruit of the Spirit, including self control! [...]
October 6, 2022
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Rest for your soul comes from God’s gentleness. Bananas bruise easily, the fruit of gentleness keeps us from bruising others. There is also strength in gentleness. To be trained in true gentleness, we need God’s word in our life! [...]
September 29, 2022
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No matter where you go, lemons ALWAYS taste the same. Faithfulness looks the same all over the world too! Are you trustworthy? Are you dependable? Can God trust you? God is calling us to be faithful people! [...]
September 22, 2022
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God wants goodness to flow through your life! Growing up, we’re told to be good. If you walk by the Spirit, you will bear GOOD fruit. [...]
September 15, 2022
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The Bible says that it is the kindess of God that leads us to repentence. Kindness is a big deal in the Kingdom of God. When we show kindness to His children, especially the ones who are against us, the Kingdom of God is glorified! If you want to be a soul winner, show kindness! [...]
September 8, 2022
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Have you ever heard someone say, “Don’t pray for patience because you will be tesed”? Our patience is always being tested, so pray for patience! Watermelon is a patient fruit as it takes 100 days to grow, yet after the wait, the results are sweet! Let’s pray for patience and watch this fruit be cultivated in our lives! [...]
September 1, 2022
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Join me for an uplifting conversation with General Mike Miller! We discuss the Great Commission and the HOPE Jesus provides for all nations. Mike is a great friend and a well of wisdom and knowledge. You will enjoy this one! [...]
August 30, 2022
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There are always things to be afraid of during difficult times and yet Jesus says “Do not let your heart be troubled.” In order to do so, YOU NEED PEACE! Just like cherries, peace helps your blood pressure stabilize! Being a person of peace helps to calm spiritual storms around us. Let the fruit of peace lead you through the diffculties of life! [...]
August 25, 2022
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This week on Hope for Today we have special guest Joe Oden AND guest host Nick Franklin! They have a great conversation about HOPE for revival in America and the world! We believe you will be empowered with spiritual awakening and be given practical ways to reach your sphere of influence. [...]
August 23, 2022
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The Joy of the Lord is our strength! As we walk through life we will face changes, ups, downs, and many different emotions to go along with them. Joy should share space with all of our emotions. Like a coconut, joy is tough and should be difficult to crack! As you walk in joy you will enter into God’s best for you! [...]
August 18, 2022
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