Hope Church Podcast

Send us Fan Mail Why does God ask His people to give? Is tithing still for Christians today? And if God owns everything already, why does our generosity matter? In this episode of Ask A Pastor, we tackle one of the most important and often misunderstood questions in the Christian life: Why should I give to the church? Looking at what Scripture actually teaches, we discover that giving isn't a...

Send us Fan Mail What can God do through five minutes of faithful preaching? In this special service, five members of our Hope Church staff and internship team each took just five minutes to unpack God's Word, bringing powerful truth, personal insight, and practical application from Jesus' teaching in Luke 6:46–49. Featuring messages from AJ Shaw, Justin Tolley, DeAndra Barham, Georgia H...

Send us Fan Mail What really happens after we die? It's one of the oldest and most important questions humanity has ever asked. Whether prompted by loss, illness, tragedy, or simply the reality of our own mortality, every person eventually wrestles with what comes next. In this episode of Ask A Pastor , we explore what the Bible teaches about eternity, heaven, judgment, and the hope we have b...

Send us Fan Mail Where Are You Rooted? | Hope Church Cleburne Sermon Podcast The fruit of your life is never an accident—it always grows from your roots. In this message from Luke 6:43-45, Pastor Todd explores one of Jesus' most powerful illustrations: a tree is known by its fruit. But before fruit ever appears, something much deeper is happening beneath the surface. The condition of our hear...

Send us Fan Mail In a world where it’s easy to point out everyone else’s faults, Jesus calls us to something much harder—examining our own hearts first. In this Father’s Day message, we dive into Luke 6:37-42 and discover what Jesus really meant when He said, “Judge not.” Jesus isn’t condemning discernment; He’s confronting hypocrisy. Before we criticize others, we must allow God to deal with the...

Send us Fan Mail Why do bad things happen to good people? It's one of the most difficult and personal questions we face. Whether it's the loss of a loved one, a devastating diagnosis, a broken relationship, or an unexpected tragedy, suffering has a way of leaving us searching for answers. In this episode of *Ask A Pastor*, Pastor Todd explores what the Bible says about pain, suffering, a...

Send us Fan Mail Loving people who love you is easy. Loving people who hurt you is something else entirely. In this week's message from Luke 6, Pastor Todd explores one of the most challenging teachings of Jesus: "Love your enemies." In a world that tells us to get even, hold grudges, and only give to those who deserve it, Jesus calls His followers to live differently. Discover what...

Send us Fan Mail Can women be pastors? It’s a question Christians have debated for generations, and one that often sparks strong opinions on both sides. In this episode of Ask A Pastor , Pastor Todd takes an honest, Scripture-centered look at one of the most discussed topics in the Church today. Starting with Pentecost and God’s promise to pour out His Spirit on “sons and daughters,” this episode...

Send us Fan Mail In a world that equates blessing with wealth, comfort, popularity, and success, Jesus offers a radically different perspective. In this powerful message from Luke 6, we continue exploring Jesus’ upside-down kingdom as He warns against the dangers of trusting in the very things our culture celebrates. While the world says, “Get more, enjoy more, be admired by more people,” Jesus re...

Send us Fan Mail In a world that measures blessing by wealth, comfort, success, and popularity, Jesus offers a completely different perspective. In Luke 6, Jesus declares that the poor, the hungry, the grieving, and the persecuted are blessed—not because their circumstances are easy, but because God's Kingdom operates differently than the world. In this message, Blessed In My Brokenness , we...

Send us Fan Mail What does it actually mean to be saved? And how can you know for certain that you belong to Jesus? In this episode of Ask A Pastor , we tackle one of the most important and personal questions a person can ask: "Am I really saved?" Whether you've struggled with doubt after a difficult season, wondered if your faith is genuine, or questioned whether you're doing...

Send us Fan Mail In Episode 9 of the Ask A Pastor Podcast, we tackle one of the most common and personal questions believers ask: “How do I hear God’s voice… and how do I know it’s actually Him?” In a world filled with noise, distractions, opinions, and constant stimulation, many Christians struggle to discern whether God is speaking or if it’s just their own thoughts and emotions. But Jesus said,...

Send us Fan Mail Jesus never waited for broken people to come find Him—He stepped directly into their pain, their struggles, and their desperation. In this powerful message from Luke 6, we see a Savior who consistently moved toward hurting people instead of away from them. Drawing from a recent mission trip to Kenya, this Pastor Krystal connects the ministry of Jesus to real moments experienced in...

Send us Fan Mail In Episode 8 of the Ask A Pastor Podcast, we tackle one of the most talked-about—and most misunderstood—topics in today’s culture: sex. What does the Bible actually say about sex, purity, lust, pornography, marriage, singleness, and sexual brokenness? Is Christianity just about rules and restriction, or is there something deeper behind God’s design? In a world that treats sex as c...

Send us Fan Mail Jesus never intended faith to feel crushing. In this message from Luke 6:1–5, we confront one of the biggest tensions people still wrestle with today: religion that controls people versus Jesus who restores people. The Pharisees had turned God’s gift of rest into a burden, and many people today still feel exhausted trying to “measure up” spiritually. But Jesus didn’t come to pile...

Send us Fan Mail A lot of people today say, “I don’t need to go to church… I am the church.” And while there’s truth in that statement, Scripture shows us that following Jesus was never meant to happen in isolation. In Episode 7 of the Ask A Pastor Podcast, Pastor Todd Barham unpacks what the Bible really teaches about being the church, biblical community, and why gathering with other believers st...

Send us Fan Mail There’s something life-changing about being truly seen—not for who you’ve been, but for who Jesus is calling you to become. In Luke 5, Jesus walks up to Levi, a tax collector rejected by society, and speaks two simple words: “Follow me.” And in that moment, everything changes. In this message from Hope Church Cleburne, we explore how Jesus calls us out of our old life, into His mi...

Send us Fan Mail This week on the Hope Church Cleburne Ask A Pastor Podcast, Pastor Todd Barham tackles one of the most talked-about and tension-filled questions Christians are asking today: “Should the church be involved in politics?” In a culture where everything feels political and division seems louder than ever, this episode brings a biblical perspective to the conversation. Pastor Todd unpac...

Send us Fan Mail What do you do when life feels stuck—when nothing seems to move, change, or heal? In this powerful message from Luke 5, we’re reminded that breakthrough often waits on the other side of bold, barrier-breaking faith. In this week’s Hope Church Cleburne Sermon Podcast, Pastor Todd unpacks the story of the paralyzed man and his friends—men who refused to let obstacles stand in the wa...

Send us Fan Mail In this week’s episode of Ask A Pastor , Pastor Todd Barham tackles one of the most honest and personal questions many believers wrestle with: “Can God really forgive that… and why do I keep falling into the same sin?” We’ve all been there—asking for forgiveness, only to find ourselves back in the same struggle. And over time, that cycle can lead to shame, doubt, and the quiet que...

Send us Fan Mail We may not use the word “leper” anymore—but our world still labels people. Divorced. Addicted. Anxious. Angry. Too far gone. And when those labels stick, distance follows. Silence. Avoidance. Separation. But in Luke 5, we see something radically different: Jesus doesn’t step back from brokenness—He steps toward it. In this powerful message, “The Touch That Changed Everything,” we...

Send us Fan Mail How do you actually know God’s will for your life—and what do you do when you feel completely stuck? In Episode 4 of Ask A Pastor , we tackle one of the most honest and relatable questions people wrestle with: not wanting  God’s will, but knowing it. From big life decisions like career and relationships to the everyday question of “what’s next?”, this conversation gets real about...

Send us Fan Mail Why do you come to church? Is it tradition… community… a good cup of coffee… or something deeper? In this episode of the Hope Church Podcast, we explore a powerful question that goes beyond routine and gets to the heart of our faith. Walking through Luke 24 and the ascension of Jesus, this message unpacks why what happened after the resurrection matters just as much as the cross i...

Send us Fan Mail If God is good… why does life hurt so much? In this episode of Ask A Pastor , we take on one of the most honest—and hardest—questions people ask: Why does God allow suffering? Because this isn’t just a theological debate… It’s deeply personal. It’s about loss, betrayal, sickness, injustice, and the prayers that seem to go unanswered. We don’t offer shallow answers. Instead, we wre...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever loved Jesus… but still felt confused, disappointed, or distant? In this episode, we step into Luke 24 and walk alongside two disciples who are leaving Jerusalem—walking away from what they thought God was going to do. They’re discouraged. Processing. Saying, “We had hoped…” And yet, what they don’t realize is this: Jesus is walking right beside them. This message is...