Living Hope's Podcast

What if the greatest thing God wants to rebuild in this next season isn’t around you, but within you? In his message God Gives a Heart , Pastor Jess Strickland uses the story of Nehemiah to remind us that as God brings us out of seasons of delay, He prepares our hearts to move forward with Him. Just as Nehemiah rebuilt the walls to protect what was sacred, we’re invited to build spiritual practice...

Strong roots don’t happen overnight, they grow when we allow Jesus to do a work in us and choose to stay planted in Him. In his message Planted and Rooted , Chris Flaig reminds us that spiritual growth isn’t about how quickly we grow, but how deeply we’re rooted in Jesus and His church. Just like a tree draws its strength from what’s happening beneath the surface, Jesus strengthens us through disc...

What if your identity isn’t something you have to figure out, but rather it’s a gift we get to receive? In his message Sexual Identity , Pastor Jess reminds us that our identity isn’t something we achieve through our desires or accomplishments, but something we receive from Jesus–  from Yeshua. And in order to receive, we first have to surrender to the One who already knows us, loves us,  and is m...

What happens when we’re playing different songs in our relationships? As we continue in our Embodied series, Todd Everett reminds us in his message, Marriage & Gender Roles , that healthy marriage isn’t about playing the same note, but learning to create harmony through listening, submitting to one another, and keeping Christ at the center. When Jesus becomes our shared score, unity has room t...

Fidelity isn’t just something we believe, it’s something we practice. As we continue in our Embodied series, Pastor Marcus Soveral reminds us  in his message, Playing with Fire , that following Jesus requires intentional surrender by denying the desires of our flesh. Real spiritual transformation doesn’t happen by accident. It happens through daily practices and continued surrender; bringing what’...

“I see a red door and I want it painted black”... What if we’re doing the same thing with our lives? This week in his sermon The Rebellion of Gratitude ,  Pastor Jess Strickland reminds us that our words reveal which kingdom we’re building. As he unpacks the book of Revelation he shows us how to remain fully allegiant to Jesus in a world that constantly demands our allegiance elsewhere. And when w...

What kind of life are you building—one that lasts for today or for eternity? What if the most extraordinary life is built through ordinary faithfulness? This week in his message, A Blessed Life, Pastor Jess Strickland explores the bedrock, the building, and the blessing of a life transformed through daily surrender to Jesus. As we commit to spiritual practices like sabbath, devotions, generosity,...

What kind of legacy are you building with your life? In a heartfelt Father’s Day message, Bruce Starr honors the life and legacy of his late father, Charles Starr whose unwavering fidelity and allegiance to Jesus shaped every area of his life. Through a commitment to loving God, staying planted in the local church, cherishing family and serving others, Charles modeled a life of faithfulness and la...

Who are you becoming under the pressure? The deadlines, expectations, financial stress, comparison, and staying relevant—it’s all pressure. In her sermon Under Pressure , Pastor Jerushah reminds us through the story of Daniel that God places His people in difficult environments not to break them, but to form them. He is calling us to live with faithful allegiance and walk in humility, remaining st...

The world tells us to strive, compete, and build our own security—but what if instead, we’re called to reorient that ambition towards Jesus? This week in his sermon, The Work We Are Made For , Pastor Jess Strickland challenges us to rethink our workplace by examining the cities we build, the ambitions we pursue, and the work we are made for. As we become lifelong followers of Jesus, our greatest g...

What if your workplace is one of the primary places God wants to move through you? This week in his sermon, Extra Ordinary Days, Pastor Jess Strickland challenges us to see work not as a secular obligation, but as an opportunity to honor God through excellence, integrity and commitment—even when no one is watching. As we serve coworkers, customers, and those around us with benevolence, our everyda...

There’s fire on top of everyone’s head…. This Pentecost Sunday, Pastor Jess Strickland walks us through the narrative of God’s presence—from the garden, to Mount Sinai, to the temple, and finally to the indwelling of the Holy Spirit. More than a moment on Sunday, the Lord desires to dwell with us all our days. The same fire that once rested on mountains and filled temples now rests on us, empoweri...

The temple didn’t disappear—it moved. From the burning bush to tongues of fire, God’s presence has always sought a place to dwell, and what if that place is now within you? This week in his sermon, All Fire , Pastor Jess Strickland speaks to the transforming power of the Holy Spirit. More than an atmosphere we step into on Sunday, the Holy Spirit desires to become the atmosphere we live in. Listen...

What if the way we finish strong is found in something far simpler than we expect? Not in one powerful moment, but a daily, ongoing relationship with the Holy Spirit? It’s not enough to simply receive the rain– we’re called to retain it, continually engaging with Him instead of moving on from a single encounter. This week, guest speaker Pastor Luciano Subira reminds us that being led by the Spirit...

Could it be that heaven isn't far off, but closer than we've imagined? That believing isn't just agreeing, but entrusting every part of ourselves to Jesus? Hear this: we're not striving for a seat- we've already been given one. Our hurts, our habits, our heaviness all placed in His hands. This week in his sermon Given A Seat, Pastor Jess Strickland shares a powerful truth: through the Holy Spirit,...

April 5th, 2026. Easter Sunday by Pastor Jess Strickland

The King of glory didn’t come how we expected – He came with humility, not spectacle. What if God’s glory looks nothing like we imagined? What if true power is wrapped in humility? This week in his sermon, A Glorious Holiness, Pastor Jess Strickland reminds us that Jesus entered in surrender, revealing a Kingdom built on sacrifice, not force. Through the cross, He redefines love, breaks guilt and...

Have you ever found yourself wondering if the grass might be greener on the other side? Maybe you’ve caught yourself thinking, if only this were different… then things would be better. This week, guest Pastor Jake Schmelzer invites us into a deeper understanding of marriage, not as something we perfect, but as something we surrender. That the strength of your marriage isn’t found in perfection, bu...

Have you ever walked into a room feeling completely unprepared? Maybe you’ve wondered if you truly belong there – or if things will actually work out.  This week in his sermon, Four Women at a Well , Pastor Jess Strickland reminds us of a powerful truth: Jesus goes before us. Long before we step into a conversation, face a challenge, or embrace an opportunity, His presence is already there prepari...

Can you hear God calling your name? When life feels overwhelming, it’s easy to run to distractions: Netflix, endless scrolling, noise that promises comfort but leaves us unchanged. This week in her sermon Sounds of God , Pastor Jerushah Tanner leads us through the story of Elijah, reminding us just how vital it is to recognize and respond to the sound of God’s voice. In a world filled with platfor...

Do you ever feel like you’re in over your head? Maybe you’ve found yourself unqualified for a job, or perhaps unprepared for a sporting event, or maybe even unequipped to have a hard conversation? This week in his sermon From Prayer to Prayerfulness, Pastor Jess Strickland reminds us that our lives should be a constant awareness of needing the mercy of God. That we would be quick to cry out, ‘God,...

January 4th, 2026. Shut the Door by Pastor Jess Strickland 

Family Service December 28th, 2025. Come out, Come out, Wherever You Are by Pastor Tim Mahan

A Thrill of Hope 3 by Pastor Jess Strickland. 

“Lord, can You hear me?” “Are You there?” Have you ever felt like God went quiet right when you needed Him most? This week in his sermon A Thrill of Hope , Pastor Jess Strickland reminds us that when God seems hidden, He isn’t absent— He arrives brightly in our darkness, continuously transforming us until old divisions dissolve. And while this transformation takes place, we’re called to carry this...