{"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":"Thanksgiving Devotionals on Giving and Gratitude","slug":"thanksgiving-devotionals-on-giving-and-gratitude","published_at":"2025-11-29T11:20:08+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/journey-of-hope-6599261/thanksgiving-devotionals-on-giving-and-gratitude","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/journey-of-hope-6599261","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/thanksgiving-devotionals-on-giving-and-gratitude--68744733","audio_url":"https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/68744733/november_29_thanksgiving_episode_final.mp3","summary":"In this special Thanksgiving-themed episode of Journey of Hope, host Elio Constantine reflects on a season filled with gratitude, discipleship, and the undeniable faithfulness of God. Following last week’s conversation with Camille Melki, Heart for Lebanon’s Co-Founder and CEO, this episode brings you a collection of Thanksgiving devotionals shared over the past five weeks by our leadership team serving on the ground in Lebanon. I n this episode, you’ll hear devotionals from: Milad, Joseph, Daoud, Camille, and Bashir. Together, they offer a powerful picture of where Heart for Lebanon stands spiritually as a team and as a ministry. Their reflections explore themes of: A bountiful eye and a generous heart (Proverbs 22:9) The blessing of giving (Act 20:35) Thanksgiving expressed through faithful stewardship (2 Corinthians 9:7) Generosity that results in praise to God (2 Corinthians 9:11) The power of giving thanks in all circumstances (1 Thessalonians 5:18) Through Scripture, stories from the field, and moments of personal testimony, they remind us that gratitude is more than a holiday sentiment, but it’s a daily posture of faith. Stories of Radical Generosity: You will hear how churches and communities in Lebanon, even those facing loss, displacement, and hardship continue to embody generosity. From Syrian refugees giving back after the Beirut port explosion, to congregations supporting families during earthquakes, conflicts, and crises, each story points back to God’s sustaining grace. Camille reflects on Heart for Lebanon’s 20-year journey, celebrating the generosity that has enabled the ministry to serve families affected by disasters, war, displacement, and poverty. He highlights how your investments, your prayers, your giving, your presence have resulted in real tra…","meta_description":"In this special Thanksgiving-themed episode of Journey of Hope, host Elio Constantine reflects on a season filled with gratitude, discipleship, and the un…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1225,"processing_state":"processed","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/journey-of-hope-6599261/episodes/thanksgiving-devotionals-on-giving-and-gratitude/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/thanksgiving-devotionals-on-giving-and-gratitude.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}