The Meet Hope Podcast
A place to have conversations about faith and hope. Created and Hosted by the staff at HOPE Church in Voorhees, NJ.
Episodes
93 episodes since 2022
92: Finding God in Unexpected Places: Cindi and Mark's Farm
Join in this week as Mark and Cindi share with us how God has shown up in their lives in unexpected ways, including through their place of residence! Together they share their heart for opening themselves up to whatever God gives them. They giv...
September 16, 2024
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20:24
91: Bridging Faith and Mental Health with Pastor Heather Mandala
What happens at the intersection of faith and mental health? Join in as Ashley Black and Pastor Heather Mandela revisit this profound topic, building on our previous discussion from February 2023 - which is still one of our most listened to epi...
September 09, 2024
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27:59
90: Embracing Change: A Parent’s Guide to School Success
This week we are sharing a favorite previous episode as we continue our back to school encouragement of you and your family! This episode was first released at the start of the school season in 2023. We hope it blesses you if it is new to yo...
September 02, 2024
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19:44
89: Back to School Transitions: Cultivating Independence and Faith with Your Kids
Ever wondered how to seamlessly transition your kids from the carefree days of summer to the structured school year? Join in as Amanda Cavaliere, Director of Tomorrow's Hope Preschool and HOPE Marriage/Parenting Coordinator chats with Suzanne P...
August 26, 2024
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19:23
88: When Faith Carries Us Through: Gabby and Andrew's IVF Story
This week we sit down with Gabby and Andrew, who courageously share their personal journey through the trials of infertility and IVF. Their conversation sheds light on the complexities of infertility and offers a personal look at the blend of f...
August 19, 2024
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37:25
87: Supporting Hope's Vision through Collaborative Leadership with HOPE's Lead Team
Curious about HOPE's Lead Team? Discover the unique leadership model that has been guiding Hope since 2007, as we sit down with a few current team members, Kelly Walenda and Jamie Reynolds. Their collaborative efforts highlight how this cohesiv...
August 12, 2024
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26:58
86: Choosing Presence Instead of Platitudes with Our Phones Down.
Over this summer, we've been exploring a few phrases in our Christian culture and language that many of us say -- but we don't often consider what we mean when we say it. Today, Jason and Andrew taken on the phrase "God Doesn't Give You More Th...
August 05, 2024
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21:15
85: How to Be Friends With God - With HOPE VBS Kids!
On this special shorter summer episode, we hear from a few kids who attended VBS back in early July to hear, "how do you be friends with God?" Find out what they have to say about being friends with God, what makes a good friend, and their favo...
July 29, 2024
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9:46
84: How to Hold Hope: Supporting Each Other with Faith
What does it mean to truly "do life together"? As life throws its inevitable challenges our way, how can faith and community be a vital source of strength and support? In this episode, Pastor Heather introduces the empowering concept of b...
July 22, 2024
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24:03
83: A HOPE Summer playlist! The Songs We Sing Together
Why do certain songs stick with us? How can they make a difference in our lives? Listen in this week as Andrew shares with us a SUMMER PLAYLIST! Don't miss this fun and encouraging episode over at the Meet Hope Podcast!NOTES & RESOU...
July 15, 2024
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82: How Community Makes a Difference with Frank and Christy Appello, Part 2.
What happens when life takes an unexpected turn and your world is suddenly filled with uncertainty? In Part 2 or this 2 episode interview, Frank and Christy Appello open up about Frank's life-altering heart attack and journey of recovery. Toget...
July 08, 2024
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20:47
81: How Community Makes a Difference with Frank and Christy Appello, Part 1.
What happens when life takes an unexpected turn and your world is suddenly filled with uncertainty? In Part 1 or this 2 episode interview, Frank and Christy Appello open up about Frank's life-altering heart attack and journey of recovery. Toget...
July 01, 2024
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23:01
80: Parenting Teens and Tweens and How to Not Do It Alone
On this episode, Amanda Cavaliere and Jason Shinn from family ministry team share their firsthand experiences and insights from leading small group sessions for parents. They delve into the unique opportunities that come with raisin...
June 24, 2024
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22:09
79: Juneteenth - History, Reflection, and Taking Action
On this week's episode, members of HOPE's Racial Justice Team - Betty Joynes and Lori Chewkanes - return to the podcast to help us learn the history behind the upcoming Juneteenth holiday on June 19. They offer to us personal reflections and al...
June 17, 2024
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26:28
78: Listening for God with More Than Your Ears with Pastor Heather Mandala
Ever wondered what "listening for God" really means? On this episode we explore this often-used but rarely defined phrase. Pastor Heather Mandala shares with us insights and personal experiences of how God's nudges can urge us out of our comfor...
June 10, 2024
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24:42
77: Seeking Unity and Transformation: Updates from the United Methodist Church's 2024 General Conference
Join in for an insightful episode with Pastor Jeff Bills, as we learn about the transformative decisions and pivotal moments from the United Methodist Church's 2024 General Conference. We welcome back Director of Communications for the Greater ...
June 03, 2024
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26:19
76: What it Means to be Actively Waiting: Retirement Planning and Looking Hopefully Forward with Lead Pastor, Jeff Bills
Join in for today's episode as we embark on the start of an ongoing conversation about transition and succession at Hope Church. Listen to Lead Pastor, Jeff Bills, answer questions you might have about the transition process and his eventual re...
May 27, 2024
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22:19
75: Leaving a Lasting Impact: The Heart of Legacy Giving in Faith Communities
Discover how the act of legacy giving can carry forward your values and beliefs long after you've left the room. Brian Roberts of the Greater New Jersey United Methodist Conference joins Jeff Bills for a conversation on this transformative prac...
May 20, 2024
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20:36
74: Embracing Faith and Community in the Adventure of Parenting
Hello listeners! Whether you're in the midst of parenting challenges or just looking for a dose of inspiration, this one's for you! Coming off the celebration of Mother's Day, we wanted to share this encouraging conversation between Caitlin Pel...
May 13, 2024
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24:34
73: Summer is COMING! Stories from HOPE Kids and Teens.
Are you a parent of a kid or teen trying to decide what to do with your summer? Listen to the stories from these HOPE kids and teens this week to hear how VBS and Music Drama Camp made a difference in their lives last summer! If you are local, ...
May 06, 2024
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72: "No matter where you are in your life, you can be loved by God and used by God." - My Story with Dr. Nicole Widmer
Join us this week as we welcome Dr. Nicole Widmer to share her faith journey! Nicole shares how she desired to find a faith community for her family, how she wound up at HOPE, and how she has followed God's nudging her heart to create a c...
April 29, 2024
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71: “I can see how God moved in my life through unconventional ways” - My Story of Faith with Rachel Abad
This week we welcome Rachel Abad to the podcast! Rachel is a nurse practitioner, mom to five, and self-proclaimed “fiber enthusiast” loving all things related to knitting and fiber arts. Rachel shares with us how her faith has always carried he...
April 22, 2024
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23:49
70: "Glorifying God by helping others is my tagline" - My Story of Faith with Bob Brown, Business Owner
Have you ever been witness to unwavering faith and resilience that shapes a life's story? Join in for this episode where a HOPE community member, Bob Brown, shares part of his story with us. In our conversation Bob shares how consistent p...
April 15, 2024
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25:39
69: "Maybe this is a God thing?" - My Story of Faith with Scott Crews of HOPE's Food Pantry
What does it look like when we step out of our comfort zone in an effort to follow God's lead? Listen to Scott Crews, HOPE's New Food Pantry Director, share a bit about his story of faith. Scott also gives us recent updates on the day to day of...
April 08, 2024
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25:59
68: "How do I bring faith into my life?" - My Story of Faith with Bill & Kelly Walenda
Have you ever stood at the crossroads of skepticism and faith, wondering if there's a place for you in a spiritual community? Our guests, Bill and Kelly Walenda, understand that feeling , and they're here to recount their story of finding...
April 01, 2024
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