New Hope Niagara Digging Deeper Podcast

What does retirement look like when work is worship? Can the pursuit of comfort and pleasure distract us from following Jesus? This conversation explores Christian retirement, finding purpose beyond your paycheque, and why your God-given gifts don't have an expiry date. In Episode 339 of Digging Deeper from New Hope Church Niagara, Matt, Jay, and Pastor Thom unpack the Work as Worship series and c...

How do you speak hard truth to your boss without damaging the relationship? And how can a team disagree honestly while staying united? This practical Christian leadership conversation explores speaking truth with grace, handling conflict at work, and trusting God when plans change. In Episode 338 of Digging Deeper from New Hope Church Niagara, Matt, Jay and Nate unpack the  latest message (https:/...

Does your job matter to God—even when it feels repetitive, ordinary, or disconnected from your faith? Discover how work as worship can change the way you approach your everyday job. In Episode 337 of Digging Deeper from New Hope Church Niagara, Matt, Jay and PT explore why Christians often separate faith from work—and what we lose when we assume God only cares about what happens at church. From sw...

What does “fear of the Lord” really mean and why does it matter for your faith? Explore God's holiness, love and justice, repentance, and true freedom in Christ. In Episode 336 of the Digging Deeper, the team unpacks the difference between being terrified of God and approaching Him with reverence, awe, and trust. They explore why modern Christian culture can struggle with God's authority and how a...

Is capitalism evil? Was the early church in Acts 2 practicing socialism? And why does it feel so uncomfortable to hear someone say "the church is a business"? In this episode of Digging Deeper, Pastor Matt, Pastor Tom and Pastor Sarah unpack Sunday's "Work as Worship" sermon and dig into what the Bible says about money, ownership, government and generosity. We look at the myth of "the haves and th...

Are you always trying to do more, achieve more and prove more, even in your faith? In this episode of Digging Deeper from New Hope Church Niagara, Matt and Nate go deeper into Sunday's message on work as worship and the dangers of achievement culture. They talk about how the pressure to perform has crept into everyday life and into the church, and what it looks like to find God in the ordinary. Th...

Everybody wants to be fully known and fully loved - and almost nobody wants to risk it. In this episode of Digging Deeper, Pastor Matt, Pastor Thom and Pastor Jay unpack why being known is so hard, especially inside the church, and how pride hides on both sides of the struggle. We usually think of pride as bragging and one-upmanship. But there's a quieter, more twisted version:  "I'm not worthy. N...

Does your marriage feel harder than you expected, even as a Christian? You're not alone. The "happily ever after" myth can set us up for failure, but God has a design for marriage that is built to last through hard, good work. Following up on this week's sermon about building a healthy marriage, Pastor Matt, Lindi, and Tovi dig deeper into the practical challenges and biblical solutions for relati...

Why take a week off work, from life, to serve at Day Camp? That’s a great question! Join Matt this week as he spends time with our volunteers at Day Camp, part of our 9-day missions week here at New Hope. This episode will explore the highs, the lows and the reasons volunteers keep coming back year after year to serve. 

How do you know whether you’re truly trusting God—or simply making an unwise decision and calling it faith? Matt, Nate, and Jay have an honest conversation about biblical discernment, surrendering our need for control, and learning to ask, listen, and obey. In this episode, we talk about money, parenting, major life decisions, and the moments when God’s direction seems unclear. Along the way, we s...

What does the Bible actually teach about men, women, and marriage—and how do we live it out without falling into stereotypes? Matt, Nate, and Sarah return to Genesis 1–3 and Ephesians 5 to explore equal dignity, meaningful differences, co-labouring, headship, submission, and sacrificial love. They also share honestly from their own marriages: navigating careers, childcare, household responsibiliti...

How can Christian parents raise children who genuinely follow Jesus? In this episode of the Digging Deeper podcast, the team discusses Christian parenting, family discipleship, serving together, biblical hospitality, and living on mission. You’ll hear practical and personal insights about: - The generational effects of half-hearted Christianity - Teaching faith through example - Raising followers...

What do you do when the people who were supposed to care for you most are the source of your deepest pain? The command to "honour your father and mother" can feel impossible when dealing with disappointment, neglect, or brokenness. How can you forgive without enabling, set boundaries without dishonouring, and find healing for your own wounded heart? In this episode of Digging Deeper, the team disc...

Ever wonder why so many treat church like a transactional service rather than a spiritual family? In this powerful episode of Digging Deeper, we tackle the hard truth about modern church engagement, moving beyond superficial interaction to the deep, sometimes uncomfortable, commitment of true community. Join Matt, Nate, and Lyndi as they unpack how a consumeristic mindset has infiltrated our appro...

In this episode of Digging Deeper, Matt, Jay, and Nate continue the conversation from Sunday’s message on relationships, communication, and what it takes to build deeper connection. In this episode: - Why the quality of conversation shapes the quality of a relationship - How to restart connection when you feel distant or stuck - Practical tools for active listening and asking better questions - Wh...