HOPEcast

Thanks For Watching! Listen in as Senior Pastor, David Dwight discusses the "Only Jesus" sermon series recap with JG Carter. Connect with us at: https://linktr.ee/hopechurchrva

Thanks For Watching! Listen in as Senior Pastor, David Dwight discusses prayer with Worship Lead, Charis Napier. Connect with us at: https://linktr.ee/hopechurchrva

Thanks For Listening! Listen in as SENIOR PASTOR, David Dwight discusses Community with GROUPS LEAD, Tera Fleming. Connect with us at: https://linktr.ee/hopechurchrva

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Listen in as SENIOR PASTOR, David Dwight discusses Advent with MINISTRY ASSOCIATE, Tuck Knupp Connect with us at: https://linktr.ee/hopechurchrva

Thanks For Listening! Listen in as Communications Project Manager, Jake Roth discusses Biblical Leadership and HCML with Missional Pastor, Matt Hartman Connect with us at: https://linktr.ee/hopechurchrva

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Thanks For Listening! Listen in as Senior Associate Pastor Pete Bowell discusses Hurricane Relief with President of HeloAir, Whit Baldwin Connect with us at: https://linktr.ee/hopechurchrva

Thanks For Listening! Listen in as Lead Pastor, David Dwight discusses Media, Social Issues, and Politics with Communications Manager, Jake Roth Connect with us at: https://linktr.ee/hopechurchrva

Thanks For Listening! Listen in as Lead Pastor, David Dwight discusses Media, Social Issues, and Politics with Jake Roth Connect with us at: https://linktr.ee/hopechurchrva

Thanks For Watching! Listen in as GROUPS LEAD, Tera Fleming discusses Faith, Obedience, and Small Groups with Jack DeKorne. Connect with us at: https://linktr.ee/hopechurchrva

Thanks For Watching! Listen in as Lead Pastor, David Dwight discusses Faith And Worship with Isaac Nuun. Connect with us at: https://linktr.ee/hopechurchrva

Thanks For Watching! Listen in as Lead Pastor, David Dwight discusses Faith And Obedience with Leandra Parks. Connect with us at: https://linktr.ee/hopechurchrva

Listen in as Lead Pastor, David Dwight discusses The Book On Love with wife, Elizebeth Dwight. Connect with us at: https://linktr.ee/hopechurchrva

Thanks For Listening!!! Listen in as Senior Associate Pastor Pete Bowell discusses longevity, ministry, and faith with Ministry Associate Tuck Knupp. Connect with us at: https://linktr.ee/hopechurchrva

Thanks For Watching! Listen in as Discipleship Pastor, Catherine Turner discusses trials, faith, and redemption with Jennifer Glotz. Connect with us at: https://linktr.ee/hopechurchrva

Thanks For Watching! Listen in as Senior Pastor David Dwight discusses eternity, battling cancer, and faith with good friend Chris Rhoden. Connect with us at: https://linktr.ee/hopechurchrva

Listen in as Senior Associate Pastor Pete Bowell discusses the younger generation, identity, and faith with Ministry Resident Aidan Fleming.  Connect with us at: https://linktr.ee/hopechurchrva

Throughout this episode, Katie and Pastor David Dwight engage in a candid conversation, exploring the nuances and distinctions between authority, something that is given, and power, which is often taken. They discuss the profound impact these concepts have on our lives and society, referencing Biblical texts such as Matthew 28 the Great Commission to illustrate the spiritual and practical implications. They also ponder the broader societal shifts regarding trust and authority, touching upon historical moments like the Vietnam War and its aftermath on American trust in government. This episode not only seeks to understand the Biblical perspective but also connects these age-old concepts to contemporary issues like leadership, trust, and societal participation. The conversation is enriched with personal insights and reflections on leadership and integrity, making this episode a compelling blend of theological discussion and practical wisdom. Tune in to The HOPEcast for this and other engaging discussions on faith and life at Hope Church.Stay connected to HOPE! Find us online at: hopechurchrva.com Follow us on Facebook + Instagram: @hopechurchrva 

Listen in as Discipleship Pastor, Catherine Turner discusses depression, faith, and redemption with Tom Love. Connect with us at: https://linktr.ee/hopechurchrva

Listen in as Senior Pastor, David Dwight, and Discipleship Pastor, Catherine Turner, discuss spiritual warfare.

Listen in as Senior Pastor, David Dwight, and Worship Lead, Charis Napier, discuss spiritual warfare. __Connect with us at:www.hopechurchrva.comFacebook: @HopeChurchRVAInstagram: @hopechurchrva

Listen in as Senior Pastor, David Dwight, and Senior Associate Pastor, Pete Bowell, discuss the connection between leadership + partnership and their relationship as co-founding pastors.__Connect with us at:www.hopechurchrva.comFacebook: @HopeChurchRVAInstagram: @hopechurchrva

Listen as Senior Pastor, David Dwight, and Hope Students Lead Pastor, Katie Nielsen, chat about Winter Weekend and what the next generation looks like when it comes to faith. __ Connect with us at: www.hopechurchrva.comFacebook: @HopeChurchRVAInstagram: @hopechurchrva

Happy Valentine's Day! Listen in as Senior Pastor David Dwight is joined by his wife, Elisabeth Dwight, to discuss what Christian marriage looks like. David and Elisabeth teach a three-part marriage class called The Book on Love that provides clear and concise teaching about what the Bible says regarding marriage. Stay tuned for upcoming classes at: www.hopechurchrva.com/the-book-on-love __ Connect with us at: www.hopechurchrva.com Facebook: @HopeChurchRVA Instagram: @hopechurchrva

Have you intentionally sought wisdom this year? Listen in as Senior Pastor David Dwight and Hope Church's Managing Director Kelly Pious discuss the importance of seeking wisdom above all else and their discoveries from the first sermon series of the year, Wise & True. Dive deeper by listening to past sermons at: www.hopechurchrva.com/sermons __ Connect with us at: www.hopechurchrva.com Facebook: @HopeChurchRVA Instagram: @hopechurchrva

What has the word “sacrifice” meant to you? What if giving yourself for something greater is a not a loss, but a source of deep fulfillment?Listen in as Hope Students Lead Pastor Katie Nielsen and Senior Pastor David Dwight discuss why + how sacrifice is essential to the Christian life. Counter to today's culture that prioritizes individual happiness, Jesus showed that sacrifice contributes to a life of substance, meaning, and significance. Dive deeper by listening to past sermons at:www.hopechurchrva.com/sermons__Connect with us at:www.hopechurchrva.comFacebook: @HopeChurchRVAInstagram: @hopechurchrva

In this episode of The HOPEcast from Hope Church in Richmond, Virginia, Katie Nielsen and Senior Pastor David Dwight delve into a concept they term "the colossal shift". This idea, inspired by the Copernican Revolution, draws a parallel between the seismic change in humanity's understanding of the universe and the transformative journey of becoming a Christian.Pastor David Dwight elucidates that just as Copernicus' revelation that the Earth orbits the sun redefined our cosmic perspective, embracing Christianity reorients one's life to be God-centered rather than self-centered. This shift in perception, while seemingly inconsequential to daily life, brings profound implications for one's existence and sense of self.The conversation delves deeper into how this paradigm shift impacts prayer and spirituality, drawing insights from Eugene Peterson's book "Answering God". They discuss how the Psalms exemplify this God-centered approach, contrasting it with the more self-centered nature of modern American prayers.Further exploring the complexities of this shift, Pastor David Dwight and Katie Nielsen consider the lifelong journey from self-centrism to God-centrism, likening it to a continuous internal revolution. They reflect on how this realignment can fundamentally change how one views the world, themselves, and others.The episode also touches on Jesus's teachings in the Sermon on the Mount, emphasizing the challenge of interpreting God-centric teachings with self-centric ears. They conclude by highlighting the resilience and stability of a life built around God, as opposed to the transient nature of a self-centered existence.Listeners are left to contemplate the profound nature of this "colossal shift" and its impact on personal faith and life orientation. The episode is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and other platforms, with more information about Hope Church at hopechurchrva.comStay connected to HOPE! Find us online at: hopechurchrva.comFollow us on Facebook + Instagram: @hopechurchrva 

Has someone ever pointed out something negative about you and in defense you said, that's just who I am? As Christians, we are called not to hide behind our personality, but to steward it well as we walk with the Lord. Listen in as Hope Students Lead Pastor Katie Nielsen and Senior Pastor David Dwight discuss the importance of identifying both the positive and negative aspects of our personality and using that knowledge and accurate self-awareness to take responsibility for how we act, grow in our areas of lack, and ultimately submit all of ourselves in obedience to Christ.Stay connected to HOPE! Find us online at: hopechurchrva.comFollow us on Facebook + Instagram: @hopechurchrva 

Have you had a moment to slow down + reflect on the significance of Jesus Christ's birth? We invite you to stop, notice, and enter into the beauty + mystery of the Christmas season.Listen in as Hope Students Lead Pastor Katie Nielsen and Senior Pastor David Dwight explore what it means to behold, how we do it, and how the act of beholding impacts our spiritual lives. Dive deeper by listening to all sermons from the Behold series at: www.hopechurchrva.com/sermon-series-behold/__Connect with us at:www.hopechurchrva.comFacebook: @HopeChurchRVAInstagram: @hopechurchrva

As humans, we have a deep desire to know and be known, but sometimes we find it hard to be vulnerable.  We are held back by fear of what others will think of us when we are fully honest.  Hope Students Lead Pastor Katie Nielsen and Senior Pastor David Dwight reflect on interesting and vulnerable conversations they've found themselves in and what happens when we push past our hesitations.  For now we see only a reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known. - 1 Corinthians 13:12

What does it mean to be a human being? As Hope Church kicks off a new sermon series, “Being Human,” Senior Pastor David Dwight and Dr. Anderson Spickard, Dean of the Thomas J. Frist, Jr. College of Medicine at Belmont University explore this question from medical and faith perspectives.  As humans, we bear the image of God and yet are bound by the limitations of our earthly bodies.  The intersection between the two presents remarkable complexities that we will not stop pondering on this side of heaven.

Have you ever felt out of touch with the world around you? Like you don't know how to communicate with the generation under you? Like you don't have the right thing to say/do?Listen to the conversation between Senior Pastor David Dwight and Hope Students Lead Pastor Katie Nielson as they discuss the challenges that comes with growing up in today's world. In this episode, they discuss the insecurities and challenges of living in a world of social media and texting, and how harmful it can be to our mental health. They also discuss Generation Z's desire to seek sincerity and intentionality in the world around them, despite these challenges, and they give advice on how to connect with them on a deeper level.

When we hear the word "influencer" we probably think of social media "celebrities" trying to engage us to follow their advice or fashion.  But when we talk about "life influencers" in the context of our faith, the concept means something very different.  Life influencers are people who may have offered us perspectives and encouragement that helped us identify our calling or confirmed something about our gifting that pointed us in an important direction. Katie Nielsen, Hope Students Lead Pastor and David Dwight, Senior Pastor discuss life influencers who have impacted them, as well as how to be a life influencer for others.   

Senior Pastor David Dwight reads Jesus's sermon on the mount in its entirety from The Message, by Eugene Peterson, to kick off Hope's next sermon series: The Sermon.This episode has been revised following a partial rerecording.

Senior Pastor David Dwight reads Jesus's sermon on the mount in its entirety from The Message, by Eugene Peterson, to kick off Hope's next sermon series: The Sermon.

What does it mean when the Bible says that "all things are possible with God?" How are we supposed to understand that - as Christians and non-Christians? What does that mean for us?In today's episode, Senior Pastor David Dwight and Discipleship Pastor Dan Yoon discuss the power of God through the analogy of the "camel in the eye of a needle," which is a metaphor that Jesus used when he was teaching about the Kingdom of Heaven.

What comes to your mind when you think of the word "obedience?" Is it total submission? Or perhaps, is your first instinct rebellion when you hear that word?On today's episode, Senior Pastor David Dwight and Discipleship Pastor Dan Yoon discuss America's version of obedience and compare it with Scripture. They also explore the meaning of what Jesus said in 1 John 5:1-5 when he tells his disciples that if they love him, they will obey his commands. They also consider the relationship between obedience and love, and how that fits into being a child of God.

Have you ever wanted to have complete and total control over your life? To be your own boss and live by your own standards? One of the main challenges of living a Christian life is subjecting our life to the total control (or kingship) of Jesus Christ, which means surrendering our own agendas before the cross. In this episode, Senior Pastor David Dwight and guest host Leandra Parks discuss how every heart is a kingdom that can only have one king.

When you think of identity - what comes to your mind? Who you are as an individual? Your morals or values? What or who you believe in? Understanding our identity can be a complicated process that isn't always easy. As Christians, we are called to enter into our identify in Christ - but what does that really mean? In today's episode, Senior Pastor David Dwight and Discipleship Pastor Dan Yoon discuss what Scripture says about our identity, why our identity is significant and how we can step into Christ's truth in our own lives.

Forgiveness - everybody needs it and we're all grateful to experience it, but it often seems hard to offer when we find ourselves in challenging interactions. When two people or groups experience a brokenness from wrongdoing or sin, forgiveness is needed to reconcile the relationship.  As Christians, we have experienced forgiveness of the highest order that leads us to reconciliation with God.  As we seek to understand the magnitude of this forgiveness, we learn how to extend the same to others.  Senior Pastor David Dwight and HOPE Students Lead Pastor Katie Nielsen discuss how forgiveness can move us into closer relationships with others and greater freedom in Christ.