Hope Young Adults Podcast

The unfortunate truth about life is that it is often full of trouble and difficulty. What are you facing right now? And where is God in the midst of these difficulties? Well luckily, our trials in life do not surprise God. In fact, Jesus says in John 10 that we should expect difficulties and to "take heart" because He has already overcome the world and these troubles. During Week 6 of Summer Night...

What does science say about God? Does science support our faith in God? Or do they contradict each other? In this episode of Community Conversations, Corey Paxton speaks with Nathaniel Curtis about his journey studying science and Christianity and how he sees the two intersecting.

In John 15, Jesus calls us to "abide in Him." What does it mean to "abide" in Jesus? And how can we truly attach our hope to Jesus in a world full of distractions? Shawnta Askins joins us for Week 4 of Summer Nights to talk about what it looks like to abide in Jesus and how it can change our walk with Christ. More information about the Young Adult Ministry - https://gethope.net/youngadult

In John 14, Jesus said He would give us “whatever you ask in my name." But what happens when we don't get the things we ask for? Ayren Nelson joins us for Week 3 of Summer Nights to talk about what Jesus really means when He talks about "greater things" and how it often isn't us about or the things we're asking for.

Jesus says He is the way, the truth, and the life. These are three bold statements that frame a context for how we are to view God. But what do we do when following Jesus doesn't look like what we thought it would? Kari White joins us for Week 2 of Summer Nights and unpacks what it looks like for us to live more in Jesus' way rather than fitting God into "our way."

The pandemic put a pause on short-term mission teams, but Hope is planning to open some trips back up soon. Is God calling you to go? In this episode of Community Conversations, Angie Rizzo sits down with Diana Teal to talk about the future of mission teams, how these trips can change us and how we can live on mission wherever God has placed us. For more information about missions, email Diana at...

Whether we realize it or not, all of us are searching for a way of life that will work. A life where we find meaning, belonging, and peace. However, when we try to find those things in the world on our own, our way of life can feel like something is missing. The really good news is Jesus came to invite us into a new way of life. During our Summer Nights Kickoff, Corey Paxton talked about some tang...

We all have a tendency to gravitate toward those who look and believe the same as we do. But what about those who are different than us? In a world of differences and division, how can we embrace unity and love others no matter the differences? In this episode of Community Conversations, Kari White sits down with Terri Fowler to talk about how we can experience crazy growth in life by loving peopl...

As the impact of the pandemic on mental health continues, demand for counseling is increasing. Is it okay to go to counseling? Or should the church be the only place we go to for counsel? In this episode of Community Conversations, Kari White sits down with Laura McEwen to talk about when and if to seek out counseling.

Many of us have heard of spiritual gifts but we are not quite sure how to use them, or even how they work. How can we use what God has uniquely given us to uniquely serve Him and the needs of others? In this edition of Community Conversations, Adrian Quesada joins us to talk about how we can discover and leverage our God-given passions and gifts to serve others.

During this week's Community Conversations, Matt Curtis and Corey Paxton talk about an important leadership transition within the Hope Young Adult Ministry.

Rest can be a beautiful thing, especially for those of us who live busy and burdened lives. Often, though, the places where we look for rest doesn't do much to replenish our burdened souls. During our April Night of Worship, David Hurst talks to us about how true rest is not found in a place, it's found in a Person. During this talk, David lays out 6 steps for how to orient our hearts toward resti...

For many of us who are single, it can seem like everyone around us is married or in a relationship. When is it going to be our turn? And how can we trust God when we're discontent with our relationship status? In this episode of Community Conversations, Angie Rizzo sits down with Amanda Bordeaux to talk about what God has taught her through her singleness and shares some tangible ways that we can...

For many of us, there is a gap between the life we want and the life we actually have. How can we find joy in life when we desperately want our circumstances to change? In this special edition of Community Conversations, author and Bible teacher Elizabeth Woodson joins us to talk about how we can find joy when the life you have is not the life you hoped for. Community Conversations is a weekly vid...

In seasons of disappointment and despair, it can be tough to have joy and celebrate life. In this special edition of Community Conversations, author and marriage/family therapist Nicole Zasowski joins us to talk about how to let go of the lies you've believed about happiness and embrace celebration as a part of spiritual growth. She walks us through how to overcome the fears that keep us from look...

What if God's purpose for our life is deeper than just a paycheck or what we decide to do as a career? During our March Night of Worship, Corey Paxton talks to us about God's true purpose for our life and three steps you can take to find it.

In a world full of physical and emotional pain, is it possible to find wholeness and healing? In this special edition of Community Conversations, author and speaker Amy Julia Becker joins us to talk about emotional, physical, and spiritual health. Some of us live with physical pain, and others of us deal with the emotional pain of loneliness, shame, and guilt. Amy Julia walks us through Jesus' inv...

We all want good habits. But how can we ensure our habits are leading us closer to Jesus rather than distracting us and pointing us toward the world? During this special edition of Community Conversations, Justin Whitmel Early joins us to talk about how to form intentional spiritual habits in an age of distraction. He shares several weekly and daily habits that will draw us closer to Jesus and all...

Marriage is a beautiful thing, but we often have a tendency to make marriage and dating an idol in our lives. During our February Night of Worship, Kari White talks to us about how to avoid turning marriage and other relationships into an idol and how we can find true satisfaction and fulfillment.

A favorite part of church service for many Christians is worshipping God through music. But what happens when bad theology is infused in some of these worship songs? In this episode, David Hurst sits down with Jennifer Dominguez to discuss what it looks like to participate in worship music that is meaningful and theologically sound.

Sometimes you just feel like you've hit a wall when it comes to school, your job, or even a relationship. In this episode of Community Conversations, Matt Curtis sits down with Mackenzie Koeller to talk about how to prevent burnout, and what to do if you're experiencing it.

When it feels like everyone else is dating, it can be difficult to remain content when you are single. In this episode, David Hurst chats with Hope's Marriage Pastor Dave Lanuti about how we can take advantage of our singleness and prepare well for marriage.

There is so much talk in dating about trying to find "the one". Is there truly a person that you were destined to marry since the moment you were born? In this episode, Matt Curtis talks with recently married couple Doug and Abbey Pace about the idea of finding "the one" and if it lines up with Scripture.

In this episode of Community Conversations, Tucker King joins us to talk about what it looks like to follow Jesus in the workplace. What does it look like to be used by God no matter your choice of career? As Christians we're all in ministry, it just depends on where we do it.

Our country is as divided as we've ever seen it. In such a hostile culture, what can Christians do to pursue unity? In this episode of Community Conversations, Wade Harris joins us to talk about our role as peace makers and how to confront conflict head on. Community Conversations is a weekly video and podcast series that explores the intersection of faith and culture. Join us as we explore how th...