Hope Rising Podcast

Hii everyone! Welcome back to Hope Rising ! John the Baptist’s life wasn’t about being known, it was about making Jesus known. In a world that constantly pushes us to chase attention and validation, this episode brings you back to what actually matters. If you’ve ever struggled with comparison, purpose, or feeling unseen, this message will challenge and encourage you. I love you, but God loves you...

Hii everyone!! Welcome back to Hope Rising ! Joseph’s story is for anyone in a season that doesn’t make sense yet. Betrayed by his own family, falsely accused, forgotten in prison, his life looked completely off track. But behind the scenes, God was still working. This episode is about trusting God in the middle, when you feel stuck, overlooked, or like you’re falling behind. It’s a reminder that...

Hii everyone! Welcome back to Hope Rising ! In this episode of Hope Rising, we dive into the story of Jonah and what it really means to be aligned with God’s heart. Sometimes we can know God and still struggle with our perspective without even realizing it. This conversation is all about how the way we see our lives shapes how we respond, trust, and love others. It’s an honest look at resistance,...

Hii everyone! Welcome back to Hope Rising ! In this episode of Hope Rising, we walk through the life of Abraham and what it really means to live by faith. His story is not one of perfect trust, but of waiting, questioning, missteps, and learning to surrender control to God. From the promise that didn’t match his reality, to the covenant God made, to the moments he tried to take things into his own...

Hii everyone! Welcome back to Hope RIsing ! Happy Resurrection Day!! This Easter, we are not just celebrating that Jesus is alive. We are stepping into the tension between hearing the resurrection story and truly believing it. In this episode, we look at Thomas in a different way. Not just as someone who doubted, but as someone who loved deeply, lost deeply, and wrestled honestly with what he did...

Hello everyone! Welcome back to Hope Rising ! In this Palm Sunday episode, we walk through the full weight and beauty of Holy Week, from celebration to crucifixion to resurrection. What begins with crowds shouting “Hosanna” quickly shifts into a powerful and sobering story of pressure, truth, and choice through the lens of Pontius Pilate. This episode dives deep into the tension between knowing wh...

Hii everyone! Welcome back to Hope Rising ! This week, we are talking about the Apostle Paul. Before he became one of the most influential missionaries in history, Paul the Apostle was known as Saul, a man who persecuted the church and believed he was defending God. In this episode of Hope Rising , we walk through Paul’s powerful transformation: from enemy of believers to one of the greatest voice...

Hii everyone! Welcome back to Hope Rising ! Today, we're talking about Mary Magdalene, and Mary Magdalene is one of the most misunderstood people in the Bible. For centuries, her story has been surrounded by speculation and confusion. But when we look closely at the Gospels, we discover something far more powerful than the rumors. Mary wasn’t defined by her past. She was transformed by an encounte...

Hii everyone! Welcome back to Hope Rising ! When we hear the name Judas, we think “traitor.” "Villain". "The worst disciple". But what if Judas isn’t just a cautionary tale… what if he’s a mirror? In this episode of Hope Rising , we take an honest, uncomfortable look at the slow drift that led to betrayal, and the shame that kept Judas from coming back. We talk about compromise...

Hii everyone! Welcome back to Hope Rising ! Samson was strong. Chosen. Anointed before birth. But strength is not the same as surrender. In this first episode of our Biblical Character Series, we explore the life of Samson in Judges 13–16, not as a children’s story about hair and Delilah, but as a mirror for our generation. What happens when gifting grows faster than character? When calling outrun...

Hii! Welcome back to Hope Rising ! This episode is about forgiveness, but not the rushed, performative kind. We talk about the difference between real forgiveness and cheap forgiveness. We talk about church hurt. We talk about anger. We talk about praying for the people who wounded us. Forgiveness is not pretending it did not matter. It is not denying the pain. It is not protecting systems or sile...

Hii! Welcome back to Hope Rising ! Have you felt spiritually tired, but not angry at God? Still believing, still trying… just worn down? In this episode of Hope Rising , we talk about the kind of spiritual warfare most people don’t recognize...the quiet, modern battle for your attention, thoughts, joy, and clarity. The kind that doesn’t feel like an attack, it just feels like life. We unpack: What...

Hii! Welcome back to Hope Rising ! In this episode, we explore the tension between believing God and surrendering to what He is asking of us. Through the stories of Abraham, the Israelites after the Exodus, the Rich Young Ruler, Jonah, Mary, and Jesus in Gethsemane, we unpack why obedience often feels like loss before it feels like freedom. This episode gently names how fear, attachment, grief, an...

Hii everyone! Welcome back to Hope Rising! After healing begins, something else often shifts too: your relationships. In this episode of Hope Rising , we talk about the difference between friendships that drain you and friendships that help you grow. Not from a place of judgment or isolation, but from discernment, wisdom, and alignment with God. We explore why some friendships feel exhausting even...

Hii everyone! Welcome back to Hope Rising ! What if purpose isn’t something you’re meant to figure out… but something you’re meant to grow into? In this episode of Hope Rising , we talk about the quiet pressure to “know” our purpose and the fear of falling behind when clarity doesn’t come. If you love God but feel unsettled, unsure, or stuck in the in-between, this conversation is for you. We expl...

Hii everyone! Welcome back to Hope Rising ! What do you do when God feels quiet? When the prayers keep going, the waiting stretches on, and silence feels heavier than answers? In this episode of Hope Rising , we sit gently in the quiet together. Through reflection, Scripture, and prayer, this episode explores why God’s silence is not His absence, how waiting can still be holy, and what it means to...

Welcome back to Hope Rising! In this episode, we discuss how comparison sneaks in quietly and slowly steals confidence, peace, and identity. We explore what Scripture says about comparison, God's timing, and why you are not behind. This episode includes a 7-day Comparison Detox , with simple daily steps: Day 1: Speak personal affirmations over your life. Day 2: Limit comparison triggers (socia...

Anxiety can be loud, exhausting, and deeply personal, even when everything looks “fine” on the outside. In this episode of Hope Rising , we talk honestly about anxiety, what it really feels like, and why it is not a sign of spiritual failure. Through Scripture, personal reflection, and practical encouragement, we explore the peace Jesus offers, not as the world gives, but a peace that holds you st...

Hii everyone! Welcome to Hope Rising ! This is the first episode where we open the door to a podcast born from faith, vulnerability, and the belief that light still breaks through the darkest days. If you've ever wondered if there's more to life than what you're currently walking through...if your heart feels heavy, your mind restless, or your soul just tired...this episode and podcast is for you....