New Hope Christian Community

What's for Lunch and Other Spiritual Questions

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What’s for Lunch and Other Spiritual Questions is a funny, honest, and slightly chaotic conversation about faith, food, and figuring life out—hosted by Faith Metzger and Gary Ricci , a father-daughter duo in full-time ministry together. Each week, they tackle big spiritual questions—like “Can I lose my salvation?” , “Will I be bored in heaven?” , and “Why do I always want to be right?” — but not without talking sandwiches and the occasional hot take! Whether you're a long-time Christian, spiritual skeptic, or just here for the snacks, you're welcome at the table.

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Episodes

69: The Mass Exodus from Social Media, Stoned Phlebotomists, and AI Songs 10.07.2026 29:32

Join Faith and Gary as they talk about social media, mental health, drugs, ai and more Questions for WFL or want to support the ministry? Visit www. newhoperoundlake.com/WFL or email WFL@newhoperoundlake.com WFL is recorded and produced at New Hope Christian Community in Round Lake Heights, IL.

68: Broken Plates and Football Games: What My Relationship With My Dad Taught Me About God 19.06.2026 34:37

Join Gary and Faith as they talk father's day and how our relationship with our earthly father's can impact how we view God the father. Questions for WFL or want to support the ministry? Visit www. newhoperoundlake.com/WFL or email WFL@newhoperoundlake.com WFL is recorded and produced at New Hope Christian Community in Round Lake Heights, IL.

67: Does Faith Regret Her Baptism? Daily Decisions To Follow Jesus and State Slogans 12.06.2026 32:04

Join Faith and Gary as they discuss 'once saved always saved', living in the moment, state slogans and the Knicks Questions for WFL or want to support the ministry? Visit www. newhoperoundlake.com/WFL or email WFL@newhoperoundlake.com WFL is recorded and produced at New Hope Christian Community in Round Lake Heights, IL.

66: Is There Any Difference Between Men and Women? 05.06.2026 31:14

Join Gary and Faith for another great episode of What's for Lunch! Questions for WFL or want to support the ministry? Visit www. newhoperoundlake.com/WFL or email WFL@newhoperoundlake.com WFL is recorded and produced at New Hope Christian Community in Round Lake Heights, IL.

65: Gary and Faith Debate Gender Roles and Biblical Dating 29.05.2026 45:57

Join Gary and Faith as they talk about what the Church teaches about gender, dating, and more! Questions for WFL or want to support the ministry? Visit www. newhoperoundlake.com/WFL or email WFL@newhoperoundlake.com WFL is recorded and produced at New Hope Christian Community in Round Lake Heights, IL.

64: ...And We're Back! How's Gary Doing? Cancer Update and Lessons Learned 22.05.2026 22:37

Join Gary and Faith as they head back into the studio for What's For Lunch! Questions for WFL or want to support the ministry? Visit www. newhoperoundlake.com/WFL or email WFL@newhoperoundlake.com WFL is recorded and produced at New Hope Christian Community in Round Lake Heights, IL.

63: Our Last Episode For a While... Jesus is an Alien and Writing Worship Music 01.05.2026 42:20

Join Faith and Gary as they talk about if Jesus is an alien, writing worship music and more. Tale of Two Cities Parody: https://youtu.be/-3iyapTLWiM?si=y9Z3Um7E5kQLHG5R

62: Mail Bag: Fasting, Age Appropriate Children's Ministry, the Easter Bunny and Addiction 24.04.2026 41:23

Join Gary and Faith this week as they answer listener questions!

61: TLDR: How Our Faith Suffers When We Settle For Less Scripture 17.04.2026 38:32

61: TLDR: How Our Faith Suffers When We Settle For Less Scripture

60: When is Criticism Relevant? Weird Church Rules & Self-Righteous Counselors 10.04.2026 42:50

Join Faith and Gary for another Crazy episode of WFL! Questions for WFL or want to support the ministry? Visit www. newhoperoundlake.com/WFL or email WFL@newhoperoundlake.com WFL is recorded and produced at New Hope Christian Community in Round Lake Heights, IL.

59: If Jesus' Died a Natural Death Would It Still Pay for Our Sins? Holy Week Batman! and What Was Satan Thinking? 03.04.2026 52:59

Join Gary and Faith this week as they talk about questions around the resurrection. Questions for WFL or want to support the ministry? Visit www. newhoperoundlake.com/WFL or email WFL@newhoperoundlake.com WFL is recorded and produced at New Hope Christian Community in Round Lake Heights, IL.

58: What Rice Krispies Taught Us About Anger and Church Hurt 20.03.2026 28:48

Join Gary and Faith as they talk anger, church hurt, and Rice Krispies. Questions for WFL or want to support the ministry? Visit www. newhoperoundlake.com/WFL or email WFL@newhoperoundlake.com WFL is recorded and produced at New Hope Christian Community in Round Lake Heights, IL.

57: If I Pray For It in Jesus' Name is it Guaranteed to Happen? The Smoothie Fallacy and What's Bad about KJV 13.03.2026 33:01

Join Gary and Faith as they discuss flavored milk, original ideas, the smoothie fallacy, KJV, McChickens, confessing sin and much more! Questions for WFL or want to support the ministry? Visit www. newhoperoundlake.com/WFL or email WFL@newhoperoundlake.com WFL is recorded and produced at New Hope Christian Community in Round Lake Heights, IL.

56: Spiritual Scams, Second Coming, and Manifesting 06.03.2026 35:16

Join Gary and Faith as they talk about spiritual scams, the second coming, and manifesting. Questions for WFL or want to support the ministry? Visit www. newhoperoundlake.com/WFL or email WFL@newhoperoundlake.com WFL is recorded and produced at New Hope Christian Community in Round Lake Heights, IL.

55: Prosperity Gospel, Porn Addictions, Rodeos, and Girl Scout Cookies 27.02.2026 36:21

55: Prosperity Gospel, Porn Addictions, Rodeos, and Girl Scout Cookies Questions for WFL or want to support the ministry? Visit www. newhoperoundlake.com/WFL or email WFL@newhoperoundlake.com WFL is recorded and produced at New Hope Christian Community in Round Lake Heights, IL.

54: Rapid Fire Theological Questions: Female Pastors, Tattoos, Speaking in Tongues, and More 20.02.2026 24:08

Rapid Fire Theological Questions: Female Pastors, Tattoos, Speaking in Tongues, and More Questions for WFL or want to support the ministry? Visit www. newhoperoundlake.com/WFL or email WFL@newhoperoundlake.com WFL is recorded and produced at New Hope Christian Community in Round Lake Heights, IL.

53: What Does Following Christ Cost You? Superbowl Halftime Show(s), and Buffalo Chicken Dip 13.02.2026 34:25

What Does Following Christ Cost You? Superbowl Halftime Show(s), and Buffalo Chicken Dip Questions for WFL or want to support the ministry? Visit www. newhoperoundlake.com/WFL or email WFL@newhoperoundlake.com WFL is recorded and produced at New Hope Christian Community in Round Lake Heights, IL.

52: What Does The Bible *Really* Mean By 'Sexual Immorality'? Upright Baptisms and Suing Disney 06.02.2026 30:29

Join Faith and Gary as they talk about what the Bible really means when it talks about 'sexual immorality'. They also talk about baptism strategies and Disney's incredible speed in sending cease and desist letters. Questions for WFL or want to support the ministry? Visit www. newhoperoundlake.com/WFL or email WFL@newhoperoundlake.com WFL is recorded and produced at New Hope Christian Community in...

51: Grieving ICE Shootings and Coping With the Death of Non-Christian Friends and Family 30.01.2026 25:33

This week, Faith and Gary reflect on ICE shootings and Christians' responses to the news. They also talk about how to cope with losing a friend or family member who did not know Christ. Questions for WFL or want to support the ministry? Visit www. newhoperoundlake.com/WFL or email WFL@newhoperoundlake.com WFL is recorded and produced at New Hope Christian Community in Round Lake Heights, IL.

50: Quitting Social Media, Honeymoon Advice, and What God’s Teaching Us Right Now 23.01.2026 48:59

Join Faith and Gary as they discuss what the Bible-times equivalent of social media might be. They also talk about honeymoon advice, and discuss what God is teaching each of them right now. Questions for WFL or want to support the ministry? Visit www. newhoperoundlake.com/WFL or email WFL@newhoperoundlake.com WFL is recorded and produced at New Hope Christian Community in Round Lake Heights, IL.

49: Are New Year's Resolutions Biblical? Da Bears and The Golden Globes 16.01.2026 50:41

Gary and Faith are back for the 2nd season of WFL! Today, they tackle the question "Are New Year's Resolutions Biblical?". They also talk football and celebrity idolatry, and media and cultural trends. Questions for WFL or want to support the ministry? Visit www. newhoperoundlake.com/WFL or email WFL@newhoperoundlake.com WFL is recorded and produced at New Hope Christian Community in Round Lake He...

48: Season 1 Wrap Up —Things We'll Regret in 15 Years, Orthodox Communion, and Judging God 18.12.2025 35:50

Join Gary and Faith for a Season 1 Wrap up spanning our favorite conversations from the year, things we'll regret in 15 years, faith's 3rd attempt at pork roast, orthodox communion, and stump the chump. Questions for WFL or want to support the ministry? Visit www. newhoperoundlake.com/WFL or email WFL@newhoperoundlake.com WFL is recorded and produced at New Hope Christian Community in Round Lake H...

47: What Did Mary Actually Know? A Theological Look at the Popular Christmas Song 11.12.2025 15:51

Join Gary and Faith for a special 15-minute episode of WFL! This week we break down the song 'Mary Did You Know?' and consider what Mary was actually aware of after the birth of Christ. Questions for WFL or want to support the ministry? Visit www. newhoperoundlake.com/WFL or email WFL@newhoperoundlake.com WFL is recorded and produced at New Hope Christian Community in Round Lake Heights, IL.

46: Thanksgiving Recap, Gary and Faith's Health Journey, and Writing Your Will 04.12.2025 39:11

This week, join Faith and Gary for a cozy post-Thanksgiving conversation covering out-of-town holidays, preparing for Advent, Faith’s second attempt at a pork roast, their ongoing health journeys, mental toughness, vices, stress, and Gary’s near-miss car accident. Questions for WFL or want to support the ministry? Visit www. newhoperoundlake.com/WFL or email WFL@newhoperoundlake.com WFL is recorde...

45: Real-Life Christianity: Does the Bible Reflect Real Human Experience? 20.11.2025 36:10

Join Gary and Faith as they talk about the real-life nature of the Bible and how sometimes Christian culture can get it wrong. Questions for WFL or want to support the ministry? Visit www. newhoperoundlake.com/WFL or email WFL@newhoperoundlake.com WFL is recorded and produced at New Hope Christian Community in Round Lake Heights, IL.