Anchored in Hope
A 4-Part Retreat on the Virtue of Hope
Are you weary? Running on empty? Going through the motions of faith without the joy you once knew?
Join Fathers Michael and Chris Trummer, priests from the Diocese of Springfield, Illinois, for this powerful four-part retreat on the virtue of hope, filmed live at the Flourish Your Faith Conference 2025.
This isn't just another talk series. It's an invitation to rediscover the anchor your soul needs in anxious times, the strength that sustains you in suffering, and the joy that flows from trusting God's promises.
Donate $20 or more to receive access to this powerful retreat
Why This Retreat Matters
Hope isn't optional. It's not a luxury for people who have it all together.
Hope is the virtue that changes how we live—right now.
As Pope Benedict XVI said, "The one who has hope lives differently."
This retreat will help you:
Understand the difference between wishful thinking and Christian hope
Recognize where you've placed your trust in outcomes instead of in God
Find meaning and strength in the midst of suffering
Reclaim the joy that flows from living with an eternal perspective
Develop daily practices that anchor your heart in God's promises
What You'll Receive
When you support this ministry with a donation of $20 or more, you'll receive:
Four Full-Length Retreat Talks
Experience all four sessions from this transformative retreat:
Talk 1: Hope Is Underrated
Discover what Christian hope truly is, why it matters in an anxious world, and how to cultivate it as a way of life.
Talk 2: Signs We Are Lacking Hope
Learn to recognize the warning signs—discouragement, cynicism, disillusionment, joylessness—and trace them back to their source so you can re-anchor in God.
Talk 3: Finding Hope in the Midst of Suffering
Understand how God draws near in pain, how trials can strengthen hope, and how to walk through hard seasons with Christ, not around them.
Talk 4: Joy: The Fruit of Hope
Explore why joy is more than a feeling, how Scripture and the saints teach us to resist sadness, and simple practices that keep your life rooted in God's presence.
Beautifully Designed Retreat Companion
Your downloadable companion PDF includes:
Session overviews for each talk
Key theological concepts explained simply
Practices to use while you listen—active exercises to engage with the material in real time
Scripture passages to pray with and return to
Reflection questions to help you apply what you're learning to your daily life
A practical framework for tracking "hope moments" throughout your day
Whether you're listening alone, with a small group, or during your commute, this companion will help you engage more deeply and walk away with concrete steps toward a more hopeful life.
Who This Retreat Is For
Anyone feeling discouraged, anxious, or spiritually stuck
Christians longing to grow deeper in their faith
Small groups looking for rich, practical content on virtue
Spiritual directors, ministry leaders, and retreat facilitators
Anyone walking through a hard season who needs to remember that God is near
Your Donation Makes a Difference
Your generous gift of $20 or more does more than give you access to this retreat, it helps Flourish Your Faith Ministries continue to help bring the redeeming and powerful love of Jesus to the families of San Nicolas, Guatemala through our mission, Misión Floresco.
Misión Floresco longs to see the families of San Nicolas become strong, functional, and grounded. Through teaching parents proper fear of the Lord, a thriving family culture is possible through the power of the Holy Spirit. As parents and their children unite in Christ, they will receive the healing and freedom they need to flourish!
All the proceeds of your donation will go to supporting Misión Floresco.