Hope In The City Leadership Podcast

Mike O’Quin interviews Paul Richardon, international director of Mustard Seed International, on some dynamics and tensions of leading teams in creative, world-impacting ways. There is an interactive Q&A session at the end with leaders from Hope in the City, chock full of nuggets of wisdom. Enjoy! The post Creative Leadership appeared first on Hope in the City.

Why are mysteries so captivating?  Something in our hearts comes alive when we approach Scriptures with a heart of wonder and revel in its beauty. Mike O’Quin interviews Lance Thollander, Bible teacher and author of Exploring the Divine, on unpacking the mystery that the Apostle Paul wrote about in the … The post The Wonder of Mystery appeared first on Hope in the City.

Mike O’Quin interviews Lance Thollander about his experience as a young man in the vibrant “Jesus Movement,” which swept through the West Coast during the 1960s and early 1970s. Lance shares both on lessons learned and some things for us to think on today. The post The Jesus Movement appeared first on Hope in the City.

No, you’re not going crazy…God may be leading you through a season of transition! In this interactive equipping class at Hope in the City, Carolyn Grant explores transition: whether it be a move, a new job, new baby, a recently diagnosed illness, or a new season in life, finding ways to … The post Seasons of Transition – Part Two appeared first on Hope in the City.

No, you’re not going crazy…God may be leading you through a season of transition! In this interactive equipping class at Hope in the City, Carolyn Grant explores transition: whether it be a move, a new job, new baby, a recently diagnosed illness, or a new season in life, finding ways to … The post Seasons of Transition – Part One appeared first on Hope in the City.

Are you sitting on the sidelines or actively engaged in the game of life? The stakes are too high for us to remain idle and passive. Hope Group Leader Greg Grant shares this challenging message to men, based on the life of Mordecai, at the recent “Cue & Shoe” men’s … The post A Life of Engagement appeared first on Hope in the City.

So much in our Christian experience can’t be passively learned but needs to be passed down proactively from generation to generation.  “Even if you had ten thousand guardians in Christ, you do not have many fathers,” wrote the Apostle Paul to believes in Corinth, “for in Christ Jesus I became … The post Spiritual Fathering and Mothering appeared first on Hope in the City.

Mike O’Quin interviews Hope Group Leaders Paul and Lisa Gouge, on striving to be missional in the midst of our busy lives. They discuss the challenges and complications of fighting to keep that Kingdom value central. It’s not easy but there is Jesus’ joy in it! Lisa shares stories from … The post Missional Heartbeat appeared first on Hope in the City.

Jessica Honegger, founder and CEO of Noonday Collection, shares her life testimony and principles on following the path God has created for each of us as unique individuals, and using our work, talents and dreams to honor Him. Recorded from her talk at the Hope in the City Ladies’ Breakfast … The post Pursuing Dreams appeared first on Hope in the City.

Stop. Look. Listen. There is a rhythm of worship that our souls can find, beyond the frenzied pace of our culture, which brings us more life to all of life’s categories. “We love because He first loved us” (1 John 4:9).  All of ministry is rooted in His love for … The post Passion For And In Worship appeared first on Hope in the City.

Why do some people grow brighter and brighter with passion for Jesus over a lifetime, while many others sort of dim out along the way?  In this audio podcast Mike O’Quin interviews Hope Group Leader Dave Nevland, a fiery fellow in his own right, on how to remain white hot … The post Long Term Zeal appeared first on Hope in the City.

Why do stories stir us so deeply? How can we harness the power of story in the ways we do ministry?  How can we feel more engaged in our own storyline? In this podcast, Mike O’Quin interviews Hope in the City leader Billy Hollis about filling our minds with redemptive stories … The post The Power of Story appeared first on Hope in the City.

“What a man thinks of God determines his destiny,” says Billy Hollis, a leader at Hope in the City and speaker at our upcoming men’s breakfast on February 20.  Do we talk with God or just about God?  Do you believe that God has His best intentions toward you? How … The post God as Pursuer appeared first on Hope in the City.

God is not only interested in redeeming us from sin but also in curing our aloneness. He “sets the lonely in families” (Psalms 68:6), and intends the church to be a warm place where His people come together not only in outward mission but in deep community.  Why is that … The post Relational Care Part Two appeared first on Hope in the City.

If we really believe that “God sets the lonely in families”(Psalms 68:6), then how do we invite hurting people into community life? How do we care well for people who are going through hard times? How can we look past people’s outward behaviors or addictions and into the unmet needs … The post Relational Care Part One appeared first on Hope in the City.

Yes, there are ways that God has wired you and gifts He has given you that make your heart come alive! You will gravitate toward those things because you get tremendous energy and joy from them. That’s wonderful, holy and awesome. But God is also interested in stretching us past … The post Stretching Past Your Giftings appeared first on Hope in the City.

When is it time to bring that sensitive subject up? Do I keep it to myself or will that affect my relationship with this person? How do I even “go there?”In this conversation, the second part of a discussion on how to have healthy conflict, Mike O’Quin talks with Dave … The post Healthy Conflict Part Two appeared first on Hope in the City.

The more engaged you are in your relationships, the more conflict is likely. It’s actually a good sign…it means your heart is in the game and the stakes are high (where they should be). In this audio podcast, Mike O’Quin interviews Dave Allen and Cole Gramling about some simple guidelines … The post Healthy Conflict Part One appeared first on Hope in the City.

Jesus changes lives, and He invites you to play a part in His purposes. Here are three initiatives that Hope in the City will focus on in the New Year to follow Jesus and change the world. Britt shares from his heart a 7-minute address that will help you launch … The post Three Initiatives for 2016 appeared first on Hope in the City.

“We have different gifts,” wrote the Apostle Paul “according to the grace given us” (Romans 12:6). How do we recognize that specific grace gifting in others? And not only recognize it, but bless and release it too? In this discussion, Mike O’Quin interviews Jonelle Tucker, Dave Allen and Clark Zaunbrecher on … The post Recognizing Gifting In Others appeared first on Hope in the City.

Who doesn’t need a little more encouragement from heaven? “But the one who prophesies speaks to people for their strengthening, encouraging and comfort” (1 Corinthians 14:3). In this audio podcast, Mike O’Quin interviews Hope Group leader Daniel Liecthi on principles and practical tips of growing in the prophetic, both inside and … The post Sharing Prophetic Words appeared first on Hope in the City.

The most effective and transformative spiritual leaders are the ones who are consistently sowing in prayer for the people they lead. Research bears this out as well. In this audio podcast, Mike O’Quin interviews Clark and Natalie Zaunbrecher on some very practical tips and daily disciplines of growing your prayer … The post The Prayer Life of the Discipler appeared first on Hope in the City.

Jesus spent only three years with His disciples, but at the end of that relatively short time they were transformed and ready to tackle the world (with the help of the Holy Spirit, of course). During Jesus’ intensive leadership development with them, He often pushed them into risky situations when they … The post Catalytic Discipleship appeared first on Hope in the City.

How did Jesus disciple people? He often called His disciples to action, even when they didn’t feel quite ready. Some call it delegation, some name it as MAWL (model, assist, watch and leave), some call it working yourself out of a job, but whatever you call it, delegating leadership is … The post The Beauty of Benign Neglect appeared first on Hope in the City.

Jesus fully intends His disciples to reproduce themselves. As leaders, we need to always be thinking of ways to raise up new leaders. In this week’s podcast, Mike O’Quin interviews Clark and Natalie Zaunbrecher on the vision for group multiplication and overcoming obstacles to reproducing leadership. The church is growing … The post Vision for Reproducing Leadership appeared first on Hope in the City.

In last week’s podcast, we talked about the art of active listening. After first engaging to hear the heart, we can then venture toward “speaking the truth in love” (Ephesians 4:15). Listen as Mike O’Quin interviews this week’s panel, Jonelle Tucker, Matt Kehn and Clark Zaunbrecher, on the heart and … The post Speaking the Truth in Love appeared first on Hope in the City.

Have you ever wanted your heart to just be listened to, and yet you were mowed down with the machine gun of good Christian advice? Effective spiritual leaders learn to bite their tongues and draw out the heart behind the words of the people they are shepherding. In this podcast, … The post The Art of Active Listening appeared first on Hope in the City.

We never forget the life lessons learned in the school of failure! In this lively discussion, Mike O’Quin interviews Britt Tucker, Clark Zaunbrecher and Matt Kehn on some ways that they have missed the mark of true discipleship. They draw life lessons from their own discipleship blunders in the past and build … The post Discipleship Blunders appeared first on Hope in the City.

It may be a religious-sounding word but it is a life-transforming concept! In this audio podcast, the first in a series, Mike O’Quin interviews Britt Tucker, Clark Zaunbrecher and Matt Kehn on the essence of discipleship and how Jesus did it. They discuss concepts from Robert Coleman’s classic book on … The post Engaging in Life on Life Discipleship appeared first on Hope in the City.