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How Do We Get Good At Relationships?

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Why Does Easter Matter for Me Today?

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Introducing the HopeCast

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This is the HopeCast (Season 2)

If you have never stepped foot in a church, you are welcome here. If you have questions and doubts about faith and aren’t quite sure what you believe, you’re welcome here. If you’ve been following Jesus for years, you’re welcome here. It’s our hope that the conversations here on the HOPECast will be helpful, encouraging, and meaningful to any and everyone who listens, and we hope you’ll join us. The best way to make sure you get every episode is to subscribe to the HOPECast in your favorite podc...

Psalm 119 [Audio Version]

+ Narrated by David Dwight

What is the Church | What is Mission?

In this episode, Nicole Unice is joined by special guest Wes Peterson, Director of Outreach for Hope Church, for a conversation on the mission of the Church, the mission of each one of us--and what it's like to walk an alligator on a leash.

What is the Church | What is Discipleship?

In this episode, Nicole Unice is joined by special guest Pete Bowell for a lively conversation on what makes people grow--and why it matters.

What is the Church | What is Worship?

In part 2 of our 4-part series, Nicole Unice is joined by special guest Tyler Crowley for a conversation about why worship matters so deeply to our daily experience--and the incredible transformation of heart that occurs when a community worships together.

What is the Church | Why Does it Matter?

In the first of this four part series, David and Nicole invite you to a conversation on why the Church matters and what it means for you.

The Boy and The Creche

Thankful

Devotional thoughts on gratitude

What is Baptism?

The nuts and bolts of why sacraments matter, and the meaning behind baptism.

Resurrection Life Part 2

Join Nicole and David as they continue the conversation about how we translate the knowledge of the resurrection life into a life of freedom and purpose.

Resurrection Life Part 1

What does it mean to live a “resurrection life?” Join Nicole and David as they explore why Easter changes everything for us—in some surprising ways.

Obedience, Unplugged

What obedience really is and what it means

The Joy and Freedom of Sabbath

An exploration of Isaiah 58

6 Conversions of Church

Relational v. Productive

We live in a productivity-obsessed culture. But is it really making us better human beings? In this episode, Nicole and David discuss the priority on relationships vs. productivity and how to find a balance in your life.

The Problem with Pride

Why pride is a problem--and how to deal with it in your life.

Peace Takes Sacrifice

The active presence of peace--and what it takes to get there.

Go and I'll Show

How to have faith when we desire certainty.

Advent

The Jewish roots of Christianity and the richness of Christmas

Engaging the Bible

Reposting a favorite HopeCast where David and Nicole discuss how to engage God's word for application.

Compatability and Commitment

Reposting a favorite HopeCast where David and Nicole discuss what's most important in a marriage.

Christianity and Politics

Reposting of a favorite HopeCast where David and Nicole discuss the question: "Can Christianity and Politics co-exist?"

The Solas

Some background history on the formation of the "Solas" and why they bring us great joy.

Defensive much?

Oh, humanity! On why we get defensive so easily--and what to do about it.

Kingdom of God

What is the kingdom of God, really, and how do I live into it?

Midlife

What is midlife, and is midlife crisis real?

Leadership

People talk a lot about leadership, but more than any skill or experience you can acquire, your leadership rises and falls on character. Join David and Nicole for a discussion on the character-building aspects of using your influence.