Best Del Bates Podcasts (2026)

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Our Favorite Christmas Songs and Why They're Meaningful to Us 35:50

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8d ago35:50

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When you hear certain Christmas carols, do they make you feel happy or do they make you feel sad? Today we share what we've experienced with certain Christmas songs. Please share your favorites and experiences with us in the comment section! And as always, we love hearing from you whether it be a comment, question, or prayer request. Just reach out…

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What About Those Christmas Carols? 39:09

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Del and Penny discuss a few Christmas carols, their history and meaning. Do we fully understand what we sing? delbates.com pennycookeauthor.comBy Penny Cooke and Del Bates

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Flourish with guest Ava Pennington 40:23

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Our wonderful guest, Ava Pennington, talks about the fruits of the Spirit and how her book is different from others on the subject. Find Ava at avapennington.comBy Penny Cooke and Del Bates

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Whimsy and Wisdom with guest Ann-Margret Hovsepian 28:20

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You are going to love this book filled with all kinds of projects to do with the kiddos! And check out her other books too! I'm loving them! www.annhovsepian.comBy Penny Cooke and Del Bates

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Warm Your Heart and Feed Your Soul with Guest, Debora Coty 36:18

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Join us! You won't want to miss hearing Debora M. Coty, speaker, columnist, certified writing coach, and award-winning author of more than 40 books, including the bestselling Too Blessed to be Stressed series. Today Debora talks about her newest release, a 365-day devotional called Bless Your Heart: Daily Devotions to Warm Your Heart & Feed Your So…

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Into the Deep, with guest Gena McCown 38:55

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Have you ever had trouble trusting God? Our guest today has a lot of encouragement and deep, yet practical, help in her 30-day devotional series, Into the Deep. You will love them! Find Gena at: genamccown.comBy Penny Cooke and Del Bates

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From Fear of Rejection to the Path of Freedom, with guest Gail Porter 33:21

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Have you ever felt the sting of rejection? Don't miss today's guest! Motivational speaker, Gail Porter's personal journey from fear to freedom created a passion to help others overcome their fear of rejection and live an authentic life. Her latest book, Living on the Path of Freedom: Leaving the Fear of Rejection Behind, won a 2024 First Place Ames…

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Freedom - What Does it Mean to You? 24:33

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What do you want to be remembered by? Charlie Kirk wanted to be remembered for his courageous faith. He stood for family, faith, and freedom...all noble things. Now he's passed the torch to us. delbates.com pennycookeauthor.comBy Penny Cooke and Del Bates

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Encouragement From the God of Hope 30:29

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What does the Bible say about hope? pennycookeauthor.com delbates.comBy Penny Cooke and Del Bates

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What is Really Going On? 30:29

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Have you lost sleep wondering what on earth is happening in the world? It sure is crazy out there. We unpack it and talk about what's our part, what we can do about it. delbates.com pennycookeauthor.comBy Penny Cooke and Del Bates

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Pickleball Parables, with guest Jackie Freeman 28:09

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Have you ever had to pick yourself up after a hard season? Tune in to find out how our guest, Jackie Freeman, did just that! jackiefreemanauthor.comBy Penny Cooke and Del Bates

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Have You Ever Experieced UNanswered Prayer? 40:01

4M ago40:01

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Have you prayed for something and God did not answer the way you expected or wanted or though He should? Do you have doubts, questions, or feel confused about prayer, especially in the craziness of the world? You won't want to miss this episode! delbates.com pennycookeauthor.comBy Penny Cooke and Del Bates

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What Do the 3:16 Bible Verses Have in Common? 30:27

4M ago30:27

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Join us as we discuss the connection between John 3:16 and many other 3:16 verses that help tell the Gospel story. You'll be encouraged! pennycookeauthor.com delbates.comBy Penny Cooke and Del Bates

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Ah-ha Moments in the Bible 29:49

4M ago29:49

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Have you ever read a verse in the Bible that jumped out at you and spoke to you loud and clear, even if you'd read it a hundred times? Join Del and Penny as they discuss a few of theirs. delbates.com pennycookeauthor.comBy Penny Cooke and Del Bates

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Encouragement for Teachers with guest Gretchen Huesmann 36:08

4M ago36:08

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Just in time for school, Del and Penny talk with teacher/pastor's wife Gretchen Huesmann about her new devotional book for teachers, why she wrote it, and how God led her through it. There's not much out there like it, so be sure to get a copy for all the teachers in your life! "It's a Good Day to be a Teacher: 52 Devotions to Equip and Encourage E…

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Hope When Healing Seems Impossible with guest Maggie T. May 45:49

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This show was so encouraging we wanted to replay it for you. Our guest Maggie shares her daughter's journey through illness to healing to blessing. Find Magge T. May on IG and FB @maggietmayauthorBy Penny Cooke and Del Bates

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Hope of God's Presence in Psalm 139, Part 2 33:22

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In this episode, we continue our breakdown of Psalm 139. What an amazing God we have! Join us for a good dose of hope and encouragement. And if you missed Part 1 (August 6, 2025), be sure to listen! And as always, we welcome your comments, questions, and/or prayer requests on our websites: pennycookeauthor.com delbates.com…

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Hope of God's Presence in Psalm 139, Part 1 30:31

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Have you ever felt distant from God? We all have at times, but it's just that--a feeling. Not reality. Psalm 139 assures of that. Join us for this encouraging Psalm from the truth of God's Word. delbates.com pennycookeauthor.comBy Penny Cooke and Del Bates

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Summer - Time for Rest 37:31

6M ago37:31

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Join us as we discuss the gift of rest and its benefits. How will you find rest this summer? pennycookeauthor.com delbates.comBy Penny Cooke and Del Bates

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Fourth of July, Miracles, Prayer, and Freedom 30:20

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Fourth of July - what's it really all about? The America Miracle - Our Nation is No Accident movie https://americanmiraclemovie.com/ Monumental movie trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EY7oaJhU-2Q&t=24s Buy on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Monumental-Search-Americas-National-Treasure/dp/B0085Z6ZHE delbates.com pennycookeauthor.com…

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Psalm 27 for This Thing Called Life, Part 2 34:51

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Join us as we talk about what Psalm 27 has meant to us and how it can bless you too. pennycookeauthor.com delbates.comBy Penny Cooke and Del Bates

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Psalm 27 for This Thing Called Life, Part 1 30:27

7M ago30:27

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Join us as we break down Psalm 27 and talk about what it's meant in our lives and what it can mean for you. delbates.com pennycookeauthor.comBy Penny Cooke and Del Bates

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Devotionals for the Sports Lovers with Sports Writer, Del Duduit 30:32

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Award-winning author of over 20 books, Del Duduit, joins us to talk about his sports devotionals and how they came about, his favorite athlete interviews, and what's coming next. The guys (and the gals) in your life will love his books--something for everyone. Find Del at delduduit.comBy Penny Cooke and Del Bates

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Hope in Grief with guest Jim Magruder 36:52

7M ago36:52

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We're celebrating with our past guest Jim Magruder. His book, The Desert Between Us, just won a Selah award in the general fiction category. But though it's written as fiction, the book is inspired by his own life experiences with grief. If you didn't hear this one a year ago when we had him on, or even if you did, don't miss it, and please share w…

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Hope from the Blue Ridge Mountains 4:36

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Just a short message from the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference where we're so honored that our podcast is a finalist in the Selah Awards!! pennycookeauthor.com delbates.comBy Penny Cooke and Del Bates

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Hope and Humor for Your Hot Mess with guest, Sally Friscea 57:14

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Whether you have hit the period of life of "the change" or not, you need to hear what our guest, Sally Friscea, has to offer as to how to navigate those years with hope and humor. Sally book, Hot Mess Express - A Humorous and Practical Survival Guide for Menopause, recently released from Iron Stream Media. Sally talks about help for perimenopause, …

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Praying Personalities with guest Janet McHenry 28:29

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Join us with our guest Janet McHenry, an international speaker and an award-winning author of twenty-seven books, as she shares how everyone has their own unique praying style according to their personality. Here's a perspective you may ot have heard before and won't want to miss. Janetmchenry.comBy Penny Cooke and Del Bates

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Get "Sugar Freed "with guest Christine Trimpe 33:24

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"Stop losing the weight loss battle and start gaining victory"! Tune in to hear how our guest, Christine Trimpe, lost over 100 pounds without a fad diet! Hear her remarkable story right here on Seeds of Hope with Del and Penny. ChristineTrimpe.comBy Penny Cooke and Del Bates

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Tools for Leaders, Speakers, Teachers, etc., with Guest Peg Arnold 37:45

8M ago37:45

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Our guest, Peg Arnold, has some creative ideas that will be valuable for speakers, teachers, and leaders of many capacities. pegarnold.orgBy Penny Cooke and Del Bates

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Let's Read Some Easter Books! 34:15

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Del and Penny discuss reading to kids and give lots of ideas on good books for kids' Easter baskets. They even give you a peak into their own books by reading a portion of each. delbates.com pennycookeauthor.comBy Penny Cooke and Del Bates

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Meet Award-winning Children's Author, Crystal Bowman, with Her Latest Release. 35:15

9M ago35:15

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We invited Crystal Bowman back to tell you about her new book for Easter. Would be a wonderful addition to the Easter baskets, but really is a timeless message teaching kids about the resurrection. crystalbowman.comBy Penny Cooke and Del Bates

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Joy for the Journey with guest Josie Siler 32:03

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You are gong to love our guest today, Josie Siler, not to mention her adorable book, Howie's Broken Hee Haw. Tune in, you will be encouraged! josiesiler.comBy Penny Cooke and Del Bates

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Hope for Moms and Babies with Guest Bonnie Martinelli 34:17

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Listen in for amazing stories and statistics and HOPE for moms (and dads) who choose life, with our guest Bonnie Martinelli, director of our local Care Net. What incredible support they provide! care-net.org delbates.com pennycookeauthor.comBy Penny Cooke and Del Bates

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Hope in Saint Patrick 38:31

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What do you know about Saint Patrick? Learn the real significance of Saint Patrick's Day and be inspired by his faith and faithfulness. pennycookeauthor.com delbates.comBy Penny Cooke and Del Bates

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Let's Talk About Faith 37:45

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We've talked about hope, and then love, so now let's cover faith, and how our faith gives us hope. delbates.com pennycookeauthor.comBy Penny Cooke and Del Bates

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Let's Talk About Love, 2 34:38

11M ago34:38

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Continuing the subject of love, what is love anyway, and how do I love as God commanded? delbates.com pennycookeauthor.comBy Penny Cooke and Del Bates

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Let's Talk About Love 34:25

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Let's Talk About Hope 24:38

11M ago24:38

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Del and Penny talk about "hope" and what "hope deferred" means. Has your situation ever felt like it was "dragging" out? Tune in for hope! pennycookeauthor.com delbates.comBy Penny Cooke and Del Bates

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Let's Start 2025 with a Clean Slate 21:50

12M ago21:50

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Might forgiveness be the key to a new you in the new year? Del and Penny discuss the importance of a clean slate and offer help when it's hard to forgive. We love hearing from you! delbates.com pennycookeauthor.comBy Penny Cooke and Del Bates

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Seeds of Hope Welcomes Children's Author, Crystal Bowman 40:02

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Crystal's new book is a wonderful Bible for elementary age children, the Compassion Storybook Bible, filled with Bible stories to show God's love and compassion. Find Crystal and her 100 other wonderful children's books at CrystalBowman.comBy Penny Cooke and Del Bates

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Seeds of Hope Welcomes Julie Lavender with her new release, A Gingerbread House 27:28

1y ago27:28

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Check out Julie's new book for children, A Gingerbread House, and many other wonderful books, such as 365 Ways to Love Your Child. Find Julie at JulieLavenderWrites.comBy Penny Cooke and Del Bates

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Gift Ideas for Kids, with picture and middle author, Taryn Souders. 36:38

1y ago36:38

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Seeds of Hope welcomes Taryn Souders, with lots of picture and middle grade book ideas for your kids and for gift giving, Find Taryn and her books at TarynSouders.comBy Penny Cooke and Del Bates

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GodPrints, with guest Jenny Leavitt 36:27

1y ago36:27

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How do we deal with grief and/or the grieving? Jenny gives encouragement for finding evidences of God in the shattered pieces of life. JennyLeavitt.comBy Penny Cooke and Del Bates

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Del's Book Launch Party for Lamba's Journey with Jesus 37:31

1y ago37:31

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Just a fun show to celebrate the birth of Del's children's book about a little wondering lamb who finds himself at the stable, then in Jerusalem, then at the empty tomb. This book is three stories in one. Check it out at delbates.com.By Penny Cooke and Del Bates

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A Nurse's Stories of God's Interventions in Pain and Loss with Donna Kincheloe, DNP 34:52

1y ago34:52

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Dr. Donna's nursing career spanned forty-four years as a bedside nurse, educator, and mentor. A recent retiree, she is a guest lecturer on loss, grief, and spiritual care. Dr. Donna’s life is a testimony of how God and a career in nursing turned pain to peace. Donna is convinced that the broken life God gave her made her who she is today. www.walkt…

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In God We Trust 29:56

1y ago29:56

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The election results are in. Del and Penny give encouragement to all, no matter what side you're on. delbates.com pennycookeauthor.comBy Penny Cooke and Del Bates