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Green Chair Conversations

Rev. Jessica Morris, Digital Pastor - Hope Church Memphispodcasters.spotify.com
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Episodes

23. Sabbath Rest: Rabbi Micah Greenstein

Senior Rabbi at Temple Israel, Micah Greenstein, discusses Sabbath rest as well as some Christian misconceptions with First Century Judaism. *Extended version* watch at HopeChurchMemphis.com/GCC for Rabbi Micah Greenstein's abbreviated conversation. — *Visit HopeChurchMemphis.com/GCC for more Green Chair Conversations! Also you can follow us at @Hope4Memphis on Facebook and Instagram to stay connected.

Feb 03, 202139 min

22. Stepping out in Fear: Whitney Trotter

Registered Dietitian, RN, Anti-racism Educator and Consultant, & Human Trafficking Activist, Whitney Trotter, shares her experience of founding Restore Corps and Bluff City Health as well as offers an honest, inspiring look to how she has stepped out in fear in order to bridge the gap for those in need. — *Visit HopeChurchMemphis.com/GCC for more Green Chair Conversations! Also you can follow us at @Hope4Memphis on Facebook and Instagram to stay connected.

Jan 28, 202131 min

21. Innovation: Rick Shadyac

Rick Shadyac, President & CEO of ALSAC, the fundraising & awareness organization for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, guides us through some ways he & his team have innovated through a global pandemic. Rick shares incredibly valuable wisdom & practical tools on how we can find creative ways to think outside the box. — *Visit HopeChurchMemphis.com/GCC for more Green Chair Conversations! Also you can follow us at @Hope4Memphis on Facebook and Instagram to stay connected....

Jan 20, 202125 min

20. Movement: Shaun Lloyd

Musical Worship Associate & Certified Personal Trainer, Shaun Lloyd, talks "movement" on how we can creatively care for our bodies and souls within the confines of a pandemic. — *Visit HopeChurchMemphis.com/GCC for more Green Chair Conversations! Also you can follow us at @Hope4Memphis on Facebook and Instagram to stay connected.

Jan 13, 202130 min

19. Honest Practicality: Tommy Morris + Rev. Jessica Morris

* Special Edition, Unscripted Episode * Rev. Jessica Morris and her husband, Tommy, offer a transparent, practical and incredibly honest look into their lives, sharing some challenges they have faced & and practices that have helped them navigate this unique season. — *Visit HopeChurchMemphis.com/GCC for more Green Chair Conversations! Also you can follow us at @Hope4Memphis on Facebook and Instagram to stay connected.

Dec 16, 202030 min

18. Loss: Jeff Trotter

Young adult pastor, actor, & musician, Jeff Trotter, offers an honest yet hope-filled perspective on navigating the unexpected season of loss. — *Visit HopeChurchMemphis.com/GCC for more Green Chair Conversations! Also you can follow us at @Hope4Memphis on Facebook and Instagram to stay connected.

Dec 09, 202032 min

17. Nicole Unice: Boundaries + Rest

Author, speaker, EPC pastor and coach, Nicole Unice, offers a unique and practical approach to how we can establish healthy boundaries and cultivate rest as we prepare for the holiday season. — *Visit HopeChurchMemphis.com/GCC for more Green Chair Conversations! Also you can follow us at @Hope4Memphis on Facebook and Instagram to stay connected.

Dec 02, 202036 min

16. Gratitude: A Thanksgiving Edition

On this special edition of GCC, a few previous guests (and one upcoming) share how they personally define, and are remaining, grateful during this Thanksgiving season. — *Visit HopeChurchMemphis.com/GCC for more Green Chair Conversations! Also you can follow us at @Hope4Memphis on Facebook and Instagram to stay connected.

Dec 02, 202011 min

15. Relationships: Dr. Chuck Hannaford

Psychologist and President of HeartLife Professional Soul Care, Dr. Chuck Hannaford, shares his 3 decades worth of experience on how we can best navigate complicated relationship dynamics in what will be an unconventional holiday season. — *Visit HopeChurchMemphis.com/GCC for more Green Chair Conversations! Also you can follow us at @Hope4Memphis on Facebook and Instagram to stay connected.

Nov 18, 202032 min

14. Terrian: Managing Fear, Anxiety, & Disappointment

Singer/Songwriter, Terrian, offers practical advice on how she personally has managed fear, anxiety, and disappointment in both her career and personal life. — *Visit HopeChurchMemphis.com/GCC for more Green Chair Conversations! Also you can follow us at @Hope4Memphis on Facebook and Instagram to stay connected.

Nov 11, 202024 min

13. Rebuilding Trust: Dr. Eli Morris

Senior Associate Pastor Dr. Eli Morris, discusses the 2020 election as well as how we as a church, community and nation can rebuild trust in this divisive climate. — *Visit HopeChurchMemphis.com/GCC for more Green Chair Conversations! Also you can follow us at @Hope4Memphis on Facebook and Instagram to stay connected.

Nov 05, 202020 min

12. Unscripted: Brian Albrecht + Rev. Jessica Morris

*Special Edition Green Chair Conversation* Executive Director of Ministry, Brian Albrecht, and Digital Pastor, Rev. Jessica Morris, have an unscripted conversation on how Green Chair Conversations got started, lessons they’ve learned, & how we can embrace the journey along the way. — *Visit HopeChurchMemphis.com/GCC for more Green Chair Conversations! Also you can follow us at @Hope4Memphis on Facebook and Instagram to stay connected.

Oct 28, 202026 min

11. Learning Resilience: Jo Gilbert

Executive Director of Madonna Learning Center, Jo Gilbert, shares her heart and passion for the special needs community. Her advocacy and experience offers wisdom and reminders on learning resilience. — *Visit HopeChurchMemphis.com/GCC for more Green Chair Conversations! Also you can follow us at @Hope4Memphis on Facebook and Instagram to stay connected.

Oct 21, 202020 min

10. Don’t give up: Danny Cosby

Singer/songwriter, speaker, author, and longtime advocate for the recovery community, Danny Cosby, shares his story of addiction, imprisonment, recovery, and a journey that began in the in the unraveling. Danny speaks candidly and openly about how we can remain persistent when life falls apart. — *Visit HopeChurchMemphis.com/GCC for more Green Chair Conversations! Also you can follow us at @Hope4Memphis on Facebook and Instagram to stay connected.

Oct 15, 202029 min

9. Ellie Holcomb: Finding Purpose in the Unplanned Journey

Dove award winner and singer/songwriter, Ellie Holcomb, shares her unexpected journey to becoming a musician and the many twists and turns along the way. Her transparency and perspective offers us hope and wisdom for those times in life when the plans change. *Extended, unedited conversation* — *Visit HopeChurchMemphis.com/GCC for more Green Chair Conversations! Also you can follow us at @Hope4Memphis on Facebook and Instagram to stay connected.

Oct 07, 202037 min

8. Living Bold: Ephie Ballard-Johnson

CEO & President of Neighborhood Christian Center, Ephie Ballard-Johnson, speaks on “living bold.” Ephie’s life, personality, passion & entrepreneurial heart not only exemplify what this looks like but also how we can practically live a courageously bold life. — *Visit HopeChurchMemphis.com/GCC for more Green Chair Conversations! Also you can follow us at @Hope4Memphis on Facebook and Instagram to stay connected.

Sep 30, 202031 min

7. Taking Risks: Dr. Craig Strickland

Founding pastor of Hope Church Memphis, Dr. Craig Strickland, discusses some massive risks he has taken throughout his journey while offering some practical advice and wisdom on how to make courageous moves in our career. — *Visit HopeChurchMemphis.com/GCC for more Green Chair Conversations! Also you can follow us at @Hope4Memphis on Facebook and Instagram to stay connected.

Sep 23, 202028 min

6. Pivoting for the Sake of Passion: Craig Thompson

Founder and President of Disciple Design addresses how we can courageously face and make intentional pivots in our journey in order to pursue our passions and gifts. — Follow @Hope4Memphis on Facebook and Instagram

Sep 16, 202029 min

5. Act Justly: Ruth Abigail Smith

Executive Director and Co-Founder of AngelStreet talks practically and candidly about investing in the next generation as well as how we, as a diverse community, can strive for unity in the midst of the division our society is experiencing. — Follow @Hope4Memphis on Facebook and Instagram

Sep 09, 202029 min

4. Suffering Well: Dr. Kurt W. Tauer, MD, FACP

West Cancer Center’s chairman and founding partner, Dr. Kurt Tauer, discusses a topic rarely addressed; suffering well. Dr. Tauer offers a personal and practical approach on how we see, manage, and can face suffering. — Follow @Hope4Memphis on Facebook and Instagram

Sep 02, 202026 min

3. Mental Health: Anne Floyd, LMFT, LPC, NCC

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Licensed Professional Counselor, Anne Floyd, offers practical tools for managing stress, anxiety, worry, depression, and isolation while also addressing the stigmas and misinformation associated with mental health. — Follow @Hope4Memphis on Facebook and Instagram

Aug 27, 202024 min

2. Kirk Whalum: Finding Good.

Grammy award saxophonist and songwriter, Kirk Whalum, offers a transparent look at how he has (and how we can) find, do and be the good. — Follow @Hope4Memphis on Facebook and Instagram

Aug 20, 202029 minEp. 2

Welcome to Green Chair Conversations

Green Chair Conversations, hosted by Hope Church Memphis Digital Pastor, Jessica Morris, is the open, honest, authentic space for us to have dialog together on life through the lens of faith. It’s a space to listen, to grow, to be encouraged and maybe even challenged as we navigate life together. Welcome to the Green Chair. — Follow Hope Church Memphis on social media: @Hope4Memphis • Facebook + Instagram

Aug 11, 20201 min
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