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In today's episode, Senior Pastor David Dwight and guest host Leandra Parks discuss our personhood and our placement in life. We know we have responsibilities in life as individuals, but we also know we aren't entirely individualistic in our culture and society. What does the Bible say about individuals and their dignity, and what does our culture say about the rights of an individual? Listen to t...

When is the last time you said "good morning" to a complete stranger? Maybe it's not a big part of your culture, or the mannerisms and norms of what you learned from your community alongside people who influenced you. Senior Pastor David Dwight and guest host Leandra Parks talk about how powerful the concept of culture is and how it impacts us in everyday life. For more information about HOPE Chur...

Listen to all sermons in the Angels sermon series on YouTube here or on HOPE's website here . Books + verses mentioned in this episode: Angels: Who They Are and How They Help--What the Bible Reveals by David Jeremiah Angels: Ringing Assurance that We Are Not Alone by Billy Graham Hebrews 1:14: Are not all angels ministering spirits sent to serve those who will inherit salvation?

Take a next step with us and learn ways you can join community and grow your relationship with God this summer at hopechurchrva.com/nextsteps  Subscribe to the HOPEcast in your favorite podcast app, rate this episode or leave a review, and share this episode with a friend! Learn more about HOPE Church at hopechurchrva.com 

Scripture references: 2 Corinthians 1:3-5 (NIV) John 14:26 (AMP) Isaiah 53:3 (NLT) 1 Thessalonians 4:13 (ESV) Matthew 5:3-10 (NIV) Subscribe to the HOPEcast in your favorite podcast app, rate this episode or leave a review, and share this episode with a friend! Learn more about Hope Church at hopechurchrva.com

Subscribe to the HOPEcast in your favorite podcast app, rate this episode or leave a review, and share this episode with a friend! Learn more about Hope Church at hopechurchrva.com 

Scripture references: Matthew 28:18-19 1 Timothy 2:3-4 Matthew 24:14 Acts 1:6-8 Visit hopechurchrva.com/outreach to learn more about outreach opportunities and join us in praying for our summer outreach trips. Subscribe to the HOPEcast in your favorite podcast app, rate this episode or leave a review, and share this episode with a friend! Learn more about Hope Church at hopechurchrva.com

Scripture references: John 4:24 Exodus 3 Check out these other episodes on spiritual disciplines: Why is it important to read the entire Bible? (Season 3, Episode 2) Prayer: What is it, how do we do it, and why is it important? (Season 3, Episode 3) What does it mean to practice simplicity? (Season 3, Episode 4) What does it look like to bear good fruit? (Season 3, Episodes 5)

Scripture references: Galatians 5:22-23 John 15:1-8 Luke 13:6-9 Romans 8:1 Subscribe to the HOPEcast in your favorite podcast app, rate this episode or leave a review, and share this episode with a friend! Learn more about Hope Church at hopechurchrva.com

Practical tips mentioned: Consider function v. form // use v. status Be intentional in your choices Be mindful of what leads to addiction Be in the habit of being generous Lean into contentment in Christ

Scriptural resources + references for prayer: The Book of Lamentations 1 Corinthians 2:16 Matthew 6:9-13 Other resources: Book of Common Prayer A Diary of Private Prayer The Valley of Vision The Collect Prayer

Recommended Bibles: Eugene Peterson’s The Message Bible  The Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible (NIV) A Parallel Bible (you can view an example here ) Audio Bibles (download the Bible App ) Journaling Bibles (you can view an example here ) Recommended sections of the Bible to start with: The Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke, John)  The Book of Psalms The first 5 books of the Bible (Genesis, Exodus, Levi...

In this episode, David and Rachel talk about the scenes and emotions of the week leading up to Christ’s crucifixion and resurrection. David helps us to imagine in our minds the behavior of the crowds, the feelings in the air, and the holy work of Jesus as he entered into separation from his Father on our behalf. Our prayer is that this episode would encourage and enlighten you this week as you ref...

Advent: The Once and Future Coming of Jesus Christ Author: Fleming Rutledge    Join us at Hope Church for Christmas Eve this year! Find service times and more information for both in-person and online experiences at hopechurchrva.com/christmas   Subscribe to the HOPEcast in your favorite podcast app and share this episode with a friend!  Learn more about Hope Church at hopechurchrva.com

Join us on Sundays , from January 9 through April 10, as we engage with this in our worship services ( in person or online ). We’re also offering a special class weekly on Sunday nights, taught by David Dwight called, “Knowing the Bible,” where you can explore the Bible in greater depth, ask questions, and become more equipped and empowered in your personal journey with God and his Word. If you’re...

Resources and voices on Sabbath: John Mark Comer Annie F. Downs Books mentioned: The Sabbath by Abraham Heschel Garden City by John Mark Comer Scripture references:  Genesis 2:1-3 Subscribe to the HOPEcast in your favorite podcast app and share this episode with a friend!  Learn more about Hope Church at hopechurchrva.com

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Books mentioned: “ Managing Leadership Anxiety: Yours and Theirs ” (Author: Steve Cuss)  “ Small Knight and the Anxiety Monster ” (Author: Manka Kasha) “ What Do You Do With a Problem? ” (Author: Kobi Yamada) Scripture references:  Luke 10:38-42 John 11:1-44 Mark 12:13-17 Matthew 6:33-34 Subscribe to the HOPEcast in your favorite podcast app and share this episode with a friend!  Learn more about...

Scripture references: Matthew 22:15-22 Genesis 3:4-5 Subscribe to the HOPEcast in your favorite podcast app and share this episode with a friend!  Learn more about Hope Church at  hopechurchrva.com

Scripture references: 2 Corinthians 5:17-20 Job 19:25 Subscribe to the HOPEcast in your favorite podcast app and share this episode with a friend!  Learn more about Hope Church at  hopechurchrva.com

Scripture references: Exodus 17:8-13 Romans 12:15 Genesis 2-3 2 Corinthians 5:11-21 2 Corinthians 12:1-10 Matthew 1:23 Romans 8:31 Related episode: Season 2, Episode #6 - “What does it mean to do life together?”  Subscribe to the HOPEcast in your favorite podcast app and share this episode with a friend!  Learn more about Hope Church at hopechurchrva.com

10 Scripture verses that are “wells” for Pete when things aren’t going well  Psalm 46:1-2 Psalm 51:10 Psalm 103:11-12 Matthew 11:28-30 Romans 5:20 Romans 7:18-21 Romans 8:1-4 2 Corinthians 4:7-9 Galatians 2:20 Hebrews 10:39 Bonus: Luke 15:11-32 (The story of the Prodigal Son) Related: Episode #18 “ What is the point of memorizing Scripture? ”  Subscribe to the HOPEcast in your favorite podcast app...

Scripture references: Genesis 2:25 / Genesis 3 (Adam + Eve) Luke 15:11-32 (The Prodigal Son) John 8:1-11 (Woman caught in adultery) Other verses regarding shame: Romans 3:22-26 Romans 10:11 Philippians 1:20 Hebrews 12:1-2 Subscribe to the HOPEcast in your favorite podcast app and share this episode with a friend!  Learn more about Hope Church at hopechurchrva.com

Action steps Awareness Prayer and asking God, “Who am I in you?” Look to Scripture and start conversations with trusted friends or family Scripture references: John 1 Romans 8:14-17 John 14:12 Other Scripture related to identity: 1 John 4 Romans 5:6-8 Psalm 139 1 John 3:1 Ephesians 2:10 Genesis 16:13 Subscribe to the HOPEcast in your favorite podcast app and share this episode with a friend!  Lear...

Scripture references: Jeremiah 6:16 Malachi 3:7 The Book of Psalms  Book recommendation: A Burning in My Bones: The Authorized Biography of Eugene H. Peterson by Winn Collier Subscribe to the HOPEcast in your favorite podcast app and share this episode with a friend!  Learn more about Hope Church at hopechurchrva.com Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch our worship services and ser...