The Meet Hope Podcast

Today's episode is part 1 of 2! In this episode, we are reminded that our faith is ever evolving and that is a good thing! Scott Crews, who has been at HOPE for over 20 years, and Jeff Maccarella, who has been a part of HOPE for a little over 16 months, both share with Rick Court what they've learned about faith, hope, and grace. Each share their own personal moments of faith as an encou...

Do you have kids and are scrambling for what to do this summer? Whether you LOVE summer or are in denial that is is happening, Kasey and Caitlin from HOPE Family Ministry can relate! Listen in as they share they're own feelings about summer and be encouraged with ideas for your family this summer as well as the wonderful reminder that whatever you do for your family, you're doing a great...

In this episode we hear from and celebrate Marilyn Bills, who is retiring as Worship Arts Director of HOPE on May 1, 2023. Marilyn shares the history of creating a worship arts ministry at HOPE from the very beginning, what it's like in seasons of transition, and hope she has for what's next.  NOTES & RESOURCES: Learn more about Worship Arts at HOPE: www.meethope.org/worshiparts Have...

For this episode, Erica DePalma (Director of HOPE's Food Pantry) and Pastor Rick share all about an exciting picnic planned just for HOPE's Food Pantry community on June 11th! You can help make this event extra special for HOPE's Food Pantry patrons by volunteering! Head to meethope.org/volunteer to sign up now! NOTES  & RESOURCES: Email the Food Pantry at foodpantry@meethope.or...

Get to Know HOPE! In this episode, Pastor Rick interview Erica DePalma, Director of HOPE's Food Pantry. Erica shares about her wonderful team of volunteers as well as a few of her own favorite things to do while driving her teenage boys around from practice to practice. Email the Food Pantry at foodpantry@meethope.org. Learn more at meethope.org/foodpantry ! TV Show: The Office - https://www....

Get to Know HOPE! Periodically we'll be introducing you to a member of staff to help you know HOPE better. Join us in welcoming Heather Mandala, Pastor of Family Ministries. Heather shares  what she has discovered about God from working in ministry at HOPE for the last 17 years. NOTES & RESOURCES: Email Heather at heather@meethope.org Find a Small Group at HOPE: meethope.org/groups TV Sho...

This week's  episode is with Bruce Main, Founder & Executive Director of UrbanPromise! Bruce shares with Jeff what he has learned about leadership and his hope for the next generation of leaders.  NOTES: Learn more about UrbanPromise ! Listen to Bruce's recent message at HOPE Church. More about Bruce . Ways to get involved with UrbanPromise. UPs Street Leader Program . Follow UP on F...

Get to Know HOPE! Periodically we'll be introducing you to a member of staff to help you know HOPE better. Join us in welcoming Andrew Barber, Co-Worship Director. Andrew shares how he found himself getting to do all of his favorite things for work as well as his new favorite places to go since moving to New Jersey. NOTES & RESOURCES: Email Andrew at andrew@meethope.org Gabby, Andrew&apos...

Today is week two of our three episode series where we take a look at how our faith partners with other parts of our lives every day. For this final episode Jeff talks with Mike Byrne on what it looks like to practice our faith in our financial planning. NOTES & RESOURCES: Email Pastor Jeff: jeff@meethope.org Book Recommendation: Thrift and Generosity: The Joy of Giving by John Templeton -  ht...

Today is week two of our three episode series where we take a look at how our faith partners with other parts of our lives every day. For this first episode Heather Mandala talks with Amanda & Lou Cavaliere on what it looks like to practice our faith in the day to day life of family life and raising kids.  NOTES & RESOURCES: Family Ministry at HOPE: meethope.org/family Tomorrow's HOPE...

Today we are starting a three episode series where we take a look at how our faith partners with other parts of our lives every day. For this first episode Ashley Black and Jes Shinn talk about how we, as individuals and church communities, can be healthy supportive places for mental and emotional health.  NOTES & RESOURCES: Contact Ashley: ashley@meethope.org National Resources: NAMI: https:/...

This week on the podcast, Pastor Jeff Bills and Worship Director Marilyn Bills share an update on the latest changes to Jeff's eyesight including new accommodations and the new opportunities that come with them. Whether you want to learn more about Retinitis Pigmentosa, or are looking for encouragement with areas of limitation in your own life, today's episode is a very special interview...

Join Pastor Heather Mandala as she talks with two people from HOPE's community - Loren Grace Bond and Jeff Maccarella. Each shares about their experience in a small group from awkward first steps and buying a Bible for the first time to the joy of leading a group. Listen now to episode two of our two part series on being a part Worship +2 at HOPE!  NOTES & RESOURCES: Looking for a small g...

This week on the podcast we're talking with long time HOPE volunteers Kelly and Bill Walenda about how volunteering at HOPE has excited, challenged, and changed them over the years. Listen now to episode one of our two part series on being a part Worship +2 at HOPE!  NOTES & RESOURCES: Ready to volunteer? Find something to try at meethope.org/volunteerteams . There is a place for you no m...

Get to Know HOPE! Periodically we'll be introducing you to a member of staff to help you know HOPE better. Join us in welcoming Communications Director, Ashley Black. Ashley is also the producer of the Meet Hope Podcast! She shares about her journey in ministry as well as what it means to leave space for God and why that matters.  NOTES & RESOURCES: Email Ashley at ashley@meethope.org Lea...

Get to Know HOPE! Periodically we'll be introducing you to a member of staff to help you know HOPE better. Join us in welcoming Director of Tomorrow's HOPE Preschool, Amanda Cavaliere! Amanda shares more on her life and family as well as why working with kids brings her hope every day.  NOTES & RESOURCES: Email Amanda: amanda@meethope.org Enrolling Now! Learn about Tomorrow's HO...

This week's  episode is with Bruce Main, Founder & Executive Director of UrbanPromise! Bruce shares with Jeff more about how UrbanPromise came to be and what they are dreaming for in the future. NOTES: Learn more about UrbanPromise ! Listen to Bruce's recent message at HOPE Church. More about Bruce . Ways to get involved with UrbanPromise. UPs Street Leader Program . Follow UP on Fac...

Jeff Bills and Rick Court talk about why we should seek resilience in our lives right now. They also answer the question, "Why are we doing a podcast?" and share an exciting update about the podcast!  NOTES & RESOURCES: We're now a weekly podcast! Make sure to subscribe! Listen to previous episodes here . A quote we loved from this episode: "Unity is not uniformity. True un...

Get to Know HOPE! Periodically we'll be introducing you to a member of staff to help you know HOPE better. Join us in welcoming our newest member of staff, Jason Shinn, Youth Director! Jason shares more on how he came to HOPE, why you should check your spam folder, and why he is sold out for student ministry.  NOTES & RESOURCES: email Jason: jason@meethope.org Learn about HOPE Youth: meet...

Why take on these new challenges right now? Rick and Jeff wrap up this three episode series with exciting new about what taking on the challenges to invite, connect, grow, serve, and worship could mean for the next three years -- and beyond.  Stay tuned and make sure to subscribe to The Meet Hope Podcast in your favorite podcast app so you are ready to go when our next series of episodes arrive in...

In part two of this series called, "Let's Grow," Rick and Jeff talk about two challenges to take on over the next three years: Worship + 2 One X One NOTES & RESOURCES: More about Let's Grow . -> meethope.org/letsgrow HOPE Prayer Email, sign up here . HOPE Food Pantry . Send us Fan Mail Thanks for being a part of the HOPE community as we continue conversations about faith...

How have the last two years led us to where we are now?  And why are we doing a podcast? In this episode Rick Court & Jeff Bills talk about where we have come from so we can look ahead, including a new three year challenge for HOPE we're calling, "Let's Grow."  NOTES & RESOURCES: Article -- " Leading Beyond the Blizzard " by Andy Crouch, Kurt Keilhacker, and D...