Hope Talk

Unspoken talk with Ted this week about what they're thankful for in the holiday season, their roots as musicians, and family!

The "Queen of Clean," comedian, Chonda Pierce, details the inner workings of the comedy world, and the struggles that come with being a comedian.

Chris Cleveland of Stars Go Dim talks with Ted about family, touring, and the struggles of the pandemic on this episode of Hope Talk!

New artist, Thrive Worship, joins Ted this week on the Hope Talk podcast! They discuss their music, family, and what it means to worship.

Ted connects with Dave Frey of Sidewalk Prophets on this episode of Hope Talk! Dave talks about fantasy football, traveling with his family, and one of his greatest moments on stage.

For the second time, Riley Clemmons joins Ted on the Hope Talk podcast! Riley talks about her family struggles, touring, and dating as a young artist.

One of the new artists on J103, Terrian, jumps in on this episode of Hope Talk! Terrian discusses meeting her husband for the first time and growing up in the Memphis area.

On this episode of Hope Talk, Jeremy Camp discusses his lockdown in South Africa, his experiences with mental health, and his upcoming tour and album.

Award winning singer-songwriter, Laura Story, joins Ted this week on Hope Talk to discuss touring with her family, parenting through disability, and her new book coming out!

Singer/songwriter and worship leader, Michael Cochren, talks to Ted this week about growing up in a small Indiana town, and his new song, Grave!

Mac Powell, former frontman of Third Day, discusses his future journey as a solo artist on this week's episode of Hope Talk!

Ted talks with Anne Wilson about her song, My Jesus, and you'll learn more about her band and how they protect her! Plus, Anne gives Ted a lesson on the best makeup practices.

Colton Dixon and his wife had twins during the 2020 pandemic. To hear the challenges and joys of that journey, tune in to this episode of the Hope Talk Podcast.

From parenting to beard care, Christian artist, Rhett Walker, covers it all with Ted Gocke on this episode of Hope Talk!

In this episode of Hope Talk, Ted and Leanna Crawford run through her music career from family to being mentored by Matthew West.

Ellie Holcomb discusses her transition from educator to touring musician on this episode of Hope Talk.

In this episode of Hope Talk, songwriter Jack Cassidy talks about how God saved him from drug addiction, and how his life completely changed afterward.

Baylor Wilson has been on Survivor, has been a cheerleader, and is now married and continues to put out Christian music. Learn the Baylor Wilson story on this episode of the Hope Talk Podcast!

What song is Michael Scheuchzer's of Mercy Me's favorite song to play? Find out in this episode of the Hope Talk Podcast!

Abbie Parker of I Am They joins Ted this week to discuss the meaning of the band's name, and her journey in joining the band. Abbie also gives advice to couples that may be going through a divorce.

David Dunn has a very nice one on one with Ted this week on Hope Talk. Jokingly, Ted acts as David's therapist as they discuss family struggles, song expression, and so much more!

Christian band, Cain (not to be confused with the Italian thrash band) joins Ted this week on Hope Talk! The siblings talk about their childhoods, growing up together, and how music brought them together.

Darren Mulligan of We Are Messengers teaches Ted some new Irish words and explains the differences between America and Ireland. He also expresses what it's like to get back out on the road and tour.

Riley Clemmons made her first-ever radio appearance on Ted's morning show in 2017. The two of them reunite and catch up on this special episode of the Hope Talk podcast.

In this episode of Hope Talk, Ted talks to Pat Barrett about his experience working with Chris Tomlin, family life, and travel stories.

Season 9 winner of The Voice, Jordan Smith, sits down and talks with Ted about his beginnings as a singer in Kentucky, and about his small town life.

Matt Ingle, promoter and label, talks with Ted about upcoming artists, his artist recommendations, and his biggest clients. Ted also digs deep into Matt's personal life during the pandemic.

Ted learns all about Canadian traditions and life from musician, Jordan St. Cyr! Also, Jordan shares how his faith has carried him through dealing with his daughter's health issues.

On this episode of Hope Talk, Ted talks with singer-songwriter, Andrew Ripp. Andrew opens up about his 13-year sobriety, discusses family life after the Nashville tornado, and more!

This week's episode includes former sausage truck driver and fill-in for Phil Wickham, Michael Taylor...or Micah Tyler...or whatever his name is. Hear stories about his family, his interesting career path, and the best date he ever took his daughter on!

Join in as Ted talks with Ben Calhoun from Citizen Way about homeschooling, new Citizen Way music, his favorite way to drink coffee, and more! Plus, learn what Ben is thinking about naming a male dog and how he became a children's book writer.

Who is the real Gokey (or Gocke)? On this episode, Ted Gocke talks with Danny Gokey about his Obsessive Cleaning Disorder, his weird dreams about Joel Osteen, and his quarantine jams. Plus, find out who the most famous person Danny Gokey made take off their shoes to come into his house.

In this week's episode, Ted talks with the girl dad, Chris Tomlin, about life with three daughters, cowboy boots, and skiing. Plus, they talk about Chris' latest music, and Chris shares some cool stories about randomly meeting some famous people that are featured on his new album.

Joining Brett on the Hope Talk podcast, his coworker Noah helps bring a relevant perspective to a discussion around racial representation in media, politics and the culture at large.

Listen to this month's episode as we talk with Katie Smith about how to love our neighbors even when we disagree, it gets messy, or we feel inadequate. Katie shares her experience with loving people that are different and how we can still love people that are different while we live in a "cancel" culture.

On this month's episode, we talk with JC Groves from The Recovering Fundamentalist Podcast about what fundamentalism and legalism looks like, why so many people fall into it, and how to help people who are stuck in it. Listen in to the fun on this month's episode.

We hear stories of people who walk away from their faith or belief in God. How do we as Christians respond to these people, and how do we respond if we feel our own faith starting to slip away? Listen in to our conversation on this month's episode of Hope Talk.

Ministry is one of the most difficult jobs, and as people who interact with ministers, we can make it easier or harder. On this month's episode of Hope Talk, Ted, a former church staff member, explains from his best experience the best way to minister to the ministers of our life.

Marriage is an important relationship and it can often times be too quickly neglected. On this month's episode of Hope Talk, we had a chance to talk with Lauren Hall from First Things First about what it looks like to maintain a proper relationship with your spouse. She explains that regular date nights can lead to a happier marriage, better spousal connection, and lower divorce rate.

On this month's episode of Hope Talk, we had a chance to talk with Worship Leader Jeff Eenigenburg about worship. We talked about the differences in praise and worship, where we have gone wrong in worship, and how to take worship outside of the 4-walls of the church, where it belongs.

Maybe you have heard a pastor or Christian say, "The Bible says..." and proceed to quote something that is not from the Bible. It happens more than we may ever realize. On this month's episode, we talk about 7 unbiblical statements that Christians sometimes believe.

We haven't done a podcast since last year... A New Year, a New Us... New Year's Celebrations can become cliche because of the resolutions that people make but don't stick to. In this month's episode of Hope Talk, we talk about our problems with New Year's Resolutions and how we might be able to make more Godly changes in 2020.

Christmas traditions are fun with family, but they can also have a deeper and more important purpose. In this month's episode of The Hope Talk Podcast, we talk about our favorite traditions and the reason they are so meaningful. The Hope Talk Podcast is brought to you by ComeOnLetsGo. To find out more, visit ComeOnLetsGo.com.

Christmas can get expensive, but a little bit of planning can help to spend more wisely at Christmas time. In this month's episode of the Hope Talk Podcast, we talk about spending wisely on Christmas gifts, decorations, travel, and charitable giving. The Hope Talk Podcast is brought to you by ComeOnLetsGo. To find out more, visit ComeOnLetsGo.com.

On this month's episode of Hope Talk, we looked at some of the most common misconceptions of Christianity. Maybe you have heard that Christianity is just a list of rules, Jesus fixes all of our problems, or all Christians believe the same thing. All of these misconceptions will be addressed with both the truth and the misunderstandings behind them. The Hope Talk Podcast is brought to you by ComeOnLetsGo. To find out more, visit ComeOnLetsGo.com.

Finances can be one of the most depressing issues for Americans today. Between debt, financial stress, and uncertainty about the future, finances can cause a lot of problems for Americans. On this month's episode of Hope Talk, we had a chance to sit down with financial coach Bobby Daniels and talk about making a plan to overcome financial struggles no matter where you are financially. The Hope Talk Podcast is brought to you by Come On Lets Go. To find out more, visit ComeOnLetsGo.com.

On this month's episode of Hope Talk, we had a chance to sit down with a panel of moms and talk about the unique challenges, adventures, and learning experiences that come with motherhood. Listen to advice, encouragement, and real life moments with experienced moms who still admit they don't have it all figured out. The Hope Talk Podcast is brought to you by Come On Lets Go. To find out more, visit ComeOnLetsGo.com.

Many teens struggle with depression, and it is only amplified by social media. In this episode of Hope Talk, we sat down with Cody Smith, a student minister at Rock Bridge Community Church (Hixson Campus) to discuss how teens struggling with depression can find hope. The Hope Talk Podcast is brought to you by Come On Lets Go. To find out more, visit ComeOnLetsGo.com.

Many men feel like church is a "ladies only" atmosphere, but the church was actually started by a man who discipled 12 men. Pastor, Randy Thomas, talks about why the church has seen this transition and how this misconception can be changed in the church. The Hope Talk podcast is brought to you by ComeOnLetsGo. To find out more, visit ComeOnLetsGo.com.