{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6795109e9d0f8892a05cc624/6acfa7dc6203da9f28310632?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"What To Do When Your Season Ends | HopeTown Church | October 11, 2026 | Spencer Palmer","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6795109e9d0f8892a05cc624/1791993683229-a972c8ad-ed16-4a9b-a9b4-e8a4139020b4.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>What do you do when a season of life comes to an unexpected or painful end? When plans fall apart and you’re left asking &quot;what&#39;s next?&quot;, it’s easy to feel empty or stranded. In Part 2 of our series, &quot;This Wasn&#39;t The Plan,&quot; guest speaker Spencer Palmer walks us through the Book of Ruth to show us how God works even when our expectations don&#39;t line up with reality. Seasons don’t last forever, but God remains faithful in every single one. Key Takeaways from the Message: <strong>Be Honest</strong> Biblical faith isn&#39;t denying your grief or pain; it’s bringing your true heart into the presence of God. You may feel empty, but that doesn&#39;t mean God is absent. <strong>Don’t Take The Name</strong> It’s okay to not be okay, but it’s not okay to stay there. Don&#39;t allow your wounds to become your new identity when you can be healed by His wounds. <strong>Take the Next Step</strong> Clarity comes through simple obedience. Sometimes, taking one small step of faithfulness is the most spiritual thing you can do. REACH | CONNECT REPEAT <strong>Connect with us!</strong></p><p>[HopeTown on Facebook](<a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUZZTVljSDNPMGZ0bzdCUGdycllaU1h5TkNUMXxBSTVJdTV2M3lnMzd4N05kX3BjWGxuNlVJbW9COEI3X19WMlo2QWlLVk81c1FDcUZwc1BmUkJIVl9PVzlsdnduR1AzaUN4VDZFX2FIQ1RtaVRPUGRoY2VEa2VDUG9hYV9teDVJ&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FHopeTownChurch&amp;v=yH8l4EKxAu4\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> <img src=\"https://www.gstatic.com/youtube/img/watch/social_media/facebook_1x.png\"> / hopetownchurch </a>)</p><p>[HopeTown on Instagram](<a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUZZTVljSHhKdE9oRHlmRnk5VXhZbnJ5S0l3QnxBSTVJdTV2Q0dPV2Eyb3E2UUctWmpBUmNrOWtncGxaYmxaSU9PRlUtU1B4Zkpua2NiZzRhdHZWaUR2X2JhMFRydFRWNGliZWxTVGdJb3RYTGdXQXZOWkd6RjRwd0RiQW1XZF9Q&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fhopetownchurch%2F&amp;v=yH8l4EKxAu4\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> <img src=\"https://www.gstatic.com/youtube/img/watch/social_media/instagram_1x.png\"> / hopetownchurch </a>)</p><p><br></p><p>[Download our App](<a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUZZTVljSEoxOWtUekJsd3BYYjQ3aHdFci1hTnxBSTVJdTV2R3ZrQ0RmblFPWU9pY1R4MFM0SU13N21tVnNHOG1hV1AyRER3TTVzNExqWVZFRjdNbktDR3c3TjRzZXNYb2tpS1NndUZHTjZDMVhBb0swSmxMQlB0ckxCWWpaYTVs&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fhopetown.churchcenter.com%2Fsetup&amp;v=yH8l4EKxAu4\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://hopetown.churchcenter.com/setup</a>)</p><p><br></p><p>🔔 <strong>SUBSCRIBE</strong> for more messages from HopeTown!</p><p>➡️ <strong>SHARE</strong> this message with someone you want to bless!</p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/hopetownchurch\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">#HopeTownChurch</a> <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/spencerpalmer\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">#SpencerPalmer</a> <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/thiswasnttheplan\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">#ThisWasntThePlan</a> <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/faithinhardtimes\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">#FaithInHardTimes</a> <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/bookofruth\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">#BookOfRuth</a> <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/christiansermon\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">#ChristianSermon</a> <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/faithfulness\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">#Faithfulness</a> <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/newseasons\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">#NewSeasons</a></p>","author_name":"Tim Ashley"}