48: Here at HOPE: It's Time for a Tree Lighting!

Join in this week as HOPE Worship Artist and Youth Leader, Gabrielle Byrnes, shares her story of how creative expression can deepen our connection with God and infuse our everyday lives with a sense of divine purpose. Listen in as we discuss the myriad ways in which our passions can serve as conduits for prayer, worship, and a richer, more intentional faith journey.

NOTES & RESORUCES:

• Glorify Performing Arts: https://glorifyperformingarts.org/

Thanks for being a part of the HOPE community as we continue conversations about faith and hope! You can learn more at meethope.org or find us on socials @meethopechurch. Join in for worship on Sundays at meethope.live! Have a question? Contact us at podcast@meethope.org.

Join in this week as Katie Barok, HOPE community member, small group leader, and experience hiker shares how her passion for hiking led her to grow in her faith and discover the value of a spiritual family in her life. Listen in! 

Thanks for being a part of the HOPE community as we continue conversations about faith and hope! You can learn more at meethope.org or find us on socials @meethopechurch. Join in for worship on Sundays at meethope.live! Have a question? Contact us at podcast@meethope.org.

Join in as Kris Peluszak, one of HOPE's worship leaders, shares how he worships, not just in music, but in his life lived every day. This episode is not just about songs on a Sunday; it's about the rhythm of a Christ-centered life. 

NOTES & RESOURCES:

• Contact Andrew to learn about worship at HOPE - andrew@meethope.org

Thanks for being a part of the HOPE community as we continue conversations about faith and hope! You can learn more at meethope.org or find us on socials @meethopechurch. Join in for worship on Sundays at meethope.live! Have a question? Contact us at podcast@meethope.org.

Raising teenagers can feel like navigating an ever-shifting maze, but you're not alone! In our latest episode, we sit down with Brynn Gutelius, who having raised two teens,  shares how she has sought the delicate balance of fostering independence while maintaining connection.  Brynn also shares what she has learned about herself in her parenting journey.

NOTES & RESOURCES:

• Contact Heather at heather@meethope.org
• Connect with Brynn at The Center for Christian Counseling & Relationship Development: cccrd.org
• Find a Parenting Small Group! meethope.org/groups

Thanks for being a part of the HOPE community as we continue conversations about faith and hope! You can learn more at meethope.org or find us on socials @meethopechurch. Join in for worship on Sundays at meethope.live! Have a question? Contact us at podcast@meethope.org.

Struggling to find balance as you care for your children and aging parents? You're not alone. In today's episode Vickie Crews shares her own story of caring for multiple aging parents, what helped her, and where she finds hope in the process. 

NOTED & RESOURCES:

• Book  - "Being Mortal" by Atul Gawande
• Contact Amanda at amanda@meethope.org for more Marriage & Parenting Resources or Support.

Thanks for being a part of the HOPE community as we continue conversations about faith and hope! You can learn more at meethope.org or find us on socials @meethopechurch. Join in for worship on Sundays at meethope.live! Have a question? Contact us at podcast@meethope.org.

Recently, HOPE hosted Parenting in 2024 - a series of workshops for parents with kids of all ages. We’re excited to share some of the content from those workshops here on the podcast too! On today’s episode, Marriage & Parenting Coordinator, Amanda Cavaliere, talks with Licensed Professional Counselor, Gabrielle Morreale, about how to foster a healthy self image in our kids. This is a great episode to pass on to a friend who is raising kids too! 

NOTES & RESOURCES:

• Recovered and Restored: https://www.recoveredandrestoredtherapy.com/
• Contact Amanda at amanda@meethope.org

Thanks for being a part of the HOPE community as we continue conversations about faith and hope! You can learn more at meethope.org or find us on socials @meethopechurch. Join in for worship on Sundays at meethope.live! Have a question? Contact us at podcast@meethope.org.

For this episode Bruce Main of Urban Promise shares how Urban Promise International began, the difference it makes in empowering young leaders around the world, and what it means to cast vision as a leader.  

Thanks for being a part of the HOPE community as we continue conversations about faith and hope! You can learn more at meethope.org or find us on socials @meethopechurch. Join in for worship on Sundays at meethope.live! Have a question? Contact us at podcast@meethope.org.

We're glad to welcome Glenn Conaway this week as he joins us to illuminate the responsibilities and joys of a district superintendent in the Greater New Jersey Conference of the United Methodist Church. Glenn shares the essence of the Hope Centers initiative, where church walls expand to embrace the pulsing needs of the community, breathing new life into both sacred spaces and neighborhoods alike. As we converse with Glenn, his journey from his family's spiritual roots to spearheading regional church missions unfolds, revealing a landscape where faith doesn't just meet tradition but innovates to serve humanity.

Glenn also helps us better understand the nuanced path of pastoral appointments, where the art of matching a pastor's unique gifts to a congregation's needs is as delicate as it is profound.  Join us for an episode that promises to enrich your understanding of the interplay between faith, leadership, and community.

Thanks for being a part of the HOPE community as we continue conversations about faith and hope! You can learn more at meethope.org or find us on socials @meethopechurch. Join in for worship on Sundays at meethope.live! Have a question? Contact us at podcast@meethope.org.

Hello Listeners! In celebration of the new year, we're looking back to our top 3 episodes that you downloaded and listened to the most in 2023! We'll be back with new content on January 22 - until then we hope you enjoy re-experiencing these wonderful stories of HOPE or experiencing them for the first time! Here is your number one downloaded episode: Episode # 11 - Grief and Gratitude in Our Limitations: Jeff and Marilyn Bills Share an Update on Jeff's Eyesight.
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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 we hope you'll learn something new about faith and hope from. 

NOTES & RESOURCES:

More information on Retinitis Pigmentosa: https://www.nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/eye-conditions-and-diseases/retinitis-pigmentosa
The Seeing Eye Organization: https://www.seeingeye.org/
2 Corinthians 12: https://www.bible.com/bible/111/2CO.12.NIV
You Version Bible App: https://www.youversion.com/

Thanks for being a part of the HOPE community as we continue conversations about faith and hope! You can learn more at meethope.org or find us on socials @meethopechurch. Join in for worship on Sundays at meethope.live! Have a question? Contact us at podcast@meethope.org.

Hello Listeners! In celebration of the new year, we're looking back to our top 3 episodes that you downloaded and listened to the most in 2023! We'll be back with new content on January 22 - until then we hope you enjoy re-experiencing these wonderful stories of HOPE or experiencing them for the first time! Here is your number two downloaded episode: Episode # 1 - Let’s Grow - Relief, Recovery, Reformation.
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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 Dave Blanchard.
• Podcast on church attendance  --  "Are People Coming Back to Weekend Services?" by The Unstuck Church Podcast.

Thanks for being a part of the HOPE community as we continue conversations about faith and hope! You can learn more at meethope.org or find us on socials @meethopechurch. Join in for worship on Sundays at meethope.live! Have a question? Contact us at podcast@meethope.org.