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
100 episodes
99: Inside Out: Bridging Emotions and Spirituality for Kids
Join us on the Meet Hope podcast for this week's fun conversation with Kasey Cornforth, HOPE Kids Director! Ever wondered how you can connect emotions with spirituality for kids? Kasey introduces an innovative small group initiative inspired by...
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98: Unity, Humility, Love, and How We Choose Them Right Now with Pastors Jeff Bills & Heather Mandala
Are you feeling the stress and tension of existing alongside others who think or feel differently than you right now? Join in as Pastor Jeff Bills shares insights from Andy Stanley's compelling book "Not In It To Win It." We confront the challe...
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97: Worship Songs that Stick With Us with Olivia Salandra and Ryan Tomlinson
Join Worship Director Andrew Barber, along with our guests Ryan and Olivia, as we explore the idea of throwback worship music and why those songs stick with us. Be sure to come to worship night on
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96: "We'd Love to Have You." (Part 2) Stories of HOPE's Food Pantry with Dave Falcone
Join in for the second of two episodes where Dave Falcone, Executive Pastor and now HOPE Food Pantry Director, shares stories of local businesses, volunteers, and organizations that make the pantry a cornerstone of community support. This episo...
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95: "We'd Love to Have You." (Part 1) Stories of HOPE's Food Pantry with Dave Falcone
Join in for the first of two episodes where Dave Falcone, Executive Pastor and now HOPE Food Pantry Director, shares stories of local businesses, volunteers, and organizations that make the pantry a cornerstone of community support. This episod...
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94: A Story of Invitation, Service, and Faith with Chris Black
What does it truly mean to be defined by faith and service? Join us on the Meet Hope podcast for an inspiring conversation with Chris Black as he shares his journey from a high school student invited to a church dodgeball tournament to becoming...
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93: Communicating as a Couple with Rob and Dana Carson
Join us this week as we chat with Rob and Dana Carson, who share insights from their 17-year journey of marriage. They share ways they keep their bond strong amidst busy schedules with two teenagers and full time jobs. Together, they talk about...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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 ...
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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...
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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...
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