{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Biz Devo with Kenneth Ott","title":"“But We Had Hoped…” What To Do When Hope Is Lost (Luke 24)","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/d65a72d1\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1857,"description":"ReferenceLuke 24:13-35 (The Road to Emmaus)\nEvery leader faces moments when hope feels lost and dreams seem crushed. In this powerful episode, we explore the biblical story of two disciples on the road to Emmaus who had lost all hope after Jesus's crucifixion. Their journey from \"we had hoped\" to renewed faith provides a practical blueprint for leaders navigating their darkest seasons. Ken shares three essential strategies for overcoming hopeless situations in leadership: honest communication with God, persistent forward movement despite discouragement, and maintaining openness to unexpected breakthroughs.\nWant to become a better owner? Click here.Connect with KenKenOtt.com | LinkedIn | Twitter/X | Instagram | Facebook | Metacake - An Ecommerce Growth Team | Dough - We own amazing DTC brandsAbout Kenneth Ott:Kenneth Ott is an owner of multiple businesses, entrepreneur, husband, father, and Christian leader. Ken is the co-Founder of Metacake, an Ecommerce Growth Team and Dough Capital. Ken is an author, speaker, and business coach. SummaryLeadership inevitably brings seasons of crushing disappointment and lost hope. In this deeply personal episode, Ken examines the story of two disciples walking to Emmaus after Jesus's crucifixion, who uttered the heartbreaking words \"but we had hoped.\" These men represent every leader who has watched their vision crumble and felt the weight of failed expectations.Ken draws from his extensive experience working with hundreds of entrepreneurs to reveal that belief is the single biggest factor determining success in any venture - not resources, talent, or even good ideas. Yet even the most successful leaders face seasons where hope feels impossible to maintain.The episode unpacks three crucial strategies for overcoming hopeless situations in leadership. First, we must be honest with God about our discouragement rather than offering polished prayers. Ken's pastor's advice to \"pray what you got\" reminds us that authentic communication...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/na2-ydYB-TZyXVwcIZy8msoy7uMO0ax3Apa3p0bAZKM/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9iZWEz/ZmRlMjdmODc3NzBi/MTRlNTM1MTBiMjRi/MGI4NS5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}