{"podcast":{"title":"Journey of Hope","slug":"journey-of-hope-6599261","podcast_index_feed_id":6599261,"rss_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/show/5927988/episodes/feed","website_url":"https://heartforlebanon.org/joh/","image_url":"https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac1aa469b8de5d938bd0db10cd8f1bfa.jpg","author":"Heart for Lebanon","episode_count":73,"summary":"Journey of Hope is a podcast giving you insights into the ministry of Heart for Lebanon. Through conversations with field and regional experts, you will gain a new perspective on what is taking place and what’s possible as we “Make Disciples”. The stories you hear will move beyond theoretical and make the ministry practical as we show you the impact God is making in Lebanon and the Middle East.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-19T14:17:02.826854+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/journey-of-hope-6599261"},"episode":{"title":"A Partnership of Hope, A Collaboration Podcast Episode with Pathways Church in Vero Beach FL","slug":"a-partnership-of-hope-a-collaboration-podcast-episode-with-pathways-church-in-vero-beach-fl","published_at":"2025-08-30T12:00:08+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/journey-of-hope-6599261/a-partnership-of-hope-a-collaboration-podcast-episode-with-pathways-church-in-vero-beach-fl","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/journey-of-hope-6599261","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-partnership-of-hope-a-collaboration-podcast-episode-with-pathways-church-in-vero-beach-fl--67547395","audio_url":"https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/67547395/hfl_mixdown.mp3","summary":"In this special collaborative episode, we hear from Pastor Zoro of Pathway Church in Vero Beach and Elio Constantine from Heart for Lebanon. They discuss the long-standing partnership between their organizations, which began in 2010 but has roots that go back even further through the Church of God denomination. Elio shares a comprehensive overview of Lebanon, from its ancient history and biblical significance to its current challenges, including political turmoil, economic crises, and a large refugee population. The conversation highlights how Heart for Lebanon was founded in 2006 as a response to the Israel-Hezbollah war, and how the ministry continues to provide both physical and spiritual support. Key Takeaways: Heart for Lebanon's Six Initiatives: Learn about the six key areas of the ministry's work: Family Care: Providing essential food and non-food items, as well as free medical services, for families in need. Education: The Hope Educational Program serves 1,200 refugee students across two campuses and offers scholarships for Lebanese families struggling with school costs. Spiritual Formation: Introducing families to Christ through Bible studies and gatherings, building on the foundation of relationship. Missional Leadership: An intensive training program that equips local people from diverse backgrounds—including Muslims and nominal Christians—to lead and pastor their own communities. Vulnerable Girls Program: A safe space for girls who are at risk of abuse, trafficking, or early marriage, where they can find their worth in Christ. Church Planting: The ministry has organically birthed two churches, the Hope Evangelical Church in the South and another in the Beqa'a Valley, which together have more than 500 attendees on any given Sunday. The Power of Discipleship:…","meta_description":"In this special collaborative episode, we hear from Pastor Zoro of Pathway Church in Vero Beach and Elio Constantine from Heart for Lebanon. They discuss…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2240,"processing_state":"processed","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/journey-of-hope-6599261/episodes/a-partnership-of-hope-a-collaboration-podcast-episode-with-pathways-church-in-vero-beach-fl/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/journey-of-hope-6599261/a-partnership-of-hope-a-collaboration-podcast-episode-with-pathways-church-in-vero-beach-fl.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}