Join us twice a month as the team from Hope Church RVA tackles questions we all have (or have had) about life and faith in under 30 minutes. We’ll cover topics such as mental health, finances, relationships, marriage, parenting, Christianity, and what it really means to believe in God and follow Jesus in the world today.
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In February of 2018, Rachael’s husband Micah was murdered in the line of duty. Micah was shot while protecting fellow police officers and citizens who came under fire during the arrest of a car thief. Micah left Rachael, and their seven year old twins, behind in his act of heroism. Devastated by the death of the future she and Micah had dreamed of together, Rachael nevertheless refused to succumb to her circumstances. As a counselor, she began to apply practical skills to grieve well and gro ...
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A podcast from Hope Church in Richmond, VA -- weekly sermons, additional encouragement, and discussions from our pastors about what it looks like to live out a life following God.
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Scientist. Activist. Storyteller. Icon. Jane Goodall blazed the trail and changed the world. Now, she's studying new subjects – humans! This brand-new podcast will take listeners on a one-of –a-kind journey as they learn from Dr. Goodall's extraordinary life, hear from changemaking guests from every arena, and become awed by a growing movement sparked by Jane and fueled by hope. Join us as we get curious, grow compassion and take action to build a better world for all.
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Thanks For Watching!Listen in as Lead Pastor, David Dwight discusses Faith And Worship with Isaac Nuun.Connect with us at: https://linktr.ee/hopechurchrvaBy Hope Church
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The Hopecast with Rachael Flick-Episode 139-Losing Daddy: Loss Through a Little Girl’s Eyes with guest Eliana Flick Part 2
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In this episode, Eliana Flick, Deputy Micah Flick's daughter, shares her experience of loss as a seven year old. She processes the events and also the long months and years of aftermath. Now 13, Eliana tells of the things that were and were not helpful in processing her pain. She tells of how she continues to grow in maturity and in her relationshi…
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The Hopecast with Rachael Flick-Episode 138-Losing Daddy: Loss Through a Little Girl’s Eyes with guest Eliana Flick Part 1
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Listen to Eliana, now 13, talk about losing her Dad in the line of duty when she was seven. She shares her memories, how she was cared for, what worked and what didn’t. She shares some of her grief coping tools and things she’s learned along the way. www.rachaelflick.com Twitter@ rachael_flick Facebook @therachaelflick Instagram @rachael.flick TikT…
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Thanks For Watching!Listen in as Lead Pastor, David Dwight discusses Faith And Obedience with Leandra Parks.Connect with us at: https://linktr.ee/hopechurchrvaBy Hope Church
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Listen in as Lead Pastor, David Dwight discusses The Book On Love with wife, Elisabeth Dwight.Connect with us at: https://linktr.ee/hopechurchrvaBy Hope Church
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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/hopechurchrvaBy Hope Church
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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/hopechurchrvaBy Hope Church
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Theology For Suffering (with Chris Rhoden)
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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/hopechurchrvaBy Hope Church
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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/hopechurchrvaBy Hope Church
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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 …
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Listen in as Discipleship Pastor, Catherine Turner discusses depression, faith, and redemption with Tom Love. Connect with us at: https://linktr.ee/hopechurchrvaBy Hope Church
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Listen in as Senior Pastor, David Dwight, and Discipleship Pastor, Catherine Turner, discuss spiritual warfare.By Hope Church
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Listen in as Senior Pastor, David Dwight, and Worship Lead, Charis Napier, discuss spiritual warfare. The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis Scripture referenced: 1 Peter 5:8-11, Ephesians 6:10-20, Isaiah 14:12-17, Galatians 5, Romans 12:1, Matthew 6 __ Connect with us at: www.hopechurchrva.com Facebook: @HopeChurchRVA Instagram: @hopechurchrva…
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Leadership + Partnership (with Pete Bowell)
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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.com Facebook: @HopeChurchRVA Instagram: @hopechurchrvaBy Hope Church
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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.com Facebook: @HopeChurchRVA Instagram: @hopechurchrvaBy Hope Church
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The Hopecast with Rachael Flick-Episode 137-It's Just Coffee: Tips on Dating with guest Rachel Swasey
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On this edition of the Hopecast, Rachael Flick and Rachel Swasey discuss the topic of dating. They will share their own experiences and practical tips about getting back into the dating scene after losing your significant other. Ask Ralph - Christian Finance Join financial expert Ralph Estep, Jr - Daily tips for balancing your faith and finances. L…
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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:…
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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__Connec…
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The Hopecast with Rachael Flick-Episode 136-Tips on Dealing with the Process of Grief with guest Rachel Swasey Part 2
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On this edition of the show, Rachael continues her conversation with Rachel Swasey, who lost her husband Garrett Swasey in the line of duty as a police officer on November 27th, 2015. Garrett Swasey, was a beloved husband, father, son, friend, and pastor. They will share some valuable tips on dealing with the sudden loss and grief after losing a lo…
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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 happin…
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The Hopecast with Rachael Flick-Episode 135-Tips on Dealing with the Process of Grief with guest Rachel Swasey Part 1
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On this edition of the show, Rachael is joined by Rachel Swasey, who lost her husband Garrett Swasey in the line of duty as a police officer on November 27th, 2015. Garrett Swasey, was a beloved husband, father, son, friend, and pastor. They will share some valuable tips on dealing with the sudden loss and grief after losing a loved one. Ask Ralph …
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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…
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The Hopecast with Rachael Flick-Episode 134- Building Your Grief Survival Team: People and Activities That Really Help
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On this edition of the show, Rachael gives some valuable tips on overcoming grief. She will share from her own experience of grieving and what helped her in her healing process after the loss of her husband Micah. Ask Ralph - Christian Finance Join financial expert Ralph Estep, Jr - Daily tips for balancing your faith and finances. Listen on: Apple…
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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 …
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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 …
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The Hopecast with Rachael Flick-Episode 133- What Happens To You When a Loved One Dies
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Rachael talks about what happens to your mind, body and calendar when you lose a spouse, child or parent. Loss of executive functioning, the shock that fights to ward off the new reality. Managing the business of death. Finding yourself at your own line in the sand. Family and friends will behave in ways that cause you pain in a bad game of grief b…
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The Hopecast with Rachael Flick-Episode 132- Becoming a Caregiver to an Abusive Parent
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The groundwork for Rachael’s complex post traumatic stress disorder was laid in her childhood experience of growing up with her abusive father. Rachael’s dad was schizophrenic, bipolar and borderline personality disorder. He hid his mental illness with charisma and charm that fooled all of those he worked for, lead and went to church with. When Rac…
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The Hopecast with Rachael Flick-Episode 131-In the Middle of the Mess: When Life Won't Let Up-Part 2
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Ask Ralph - Christian Finance Join financial expert Ralph Estep, Jr - Daily tips for balancing your faith and finances. Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify www.rachaelflick.com Twitter@ rachael_flick Facebook @therachaelflick Instagram @rachael.flick TikTok @rachael.flickBy Rachael Flick
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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 happ…
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The Hopecast with Rachael Flick-Episode 130-In the Middle of the Mess: When Life Won't Let Up-Part 1
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rachaelflick.com Ask Ralph - Christian Finance Join financial expert Ralph Estep, Jr - Daily tips for balancing your faith and finances. Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify www.rachaelflick.com Twitter@ rachael_flick Facebook @therachaelflick Instagram @rachael.flick TikTok @rachael.flickBy Rachael Flick
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Being Human (with Dr. Anderson Spickard, M.D.)
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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 l…
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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…
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Life Influencers (with Students Lead Katie Neilsen)
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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…
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Introducing Hope's Worship Lead - Charis Napier
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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.By Hope Church
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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," whic…
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The Hopecast with Rachael Flick-Episode 129-Providing God’s Truth for Today’s Problems with guest June Hunt
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On today's show, we are going to re-air a classic interview that Rachael conducted with June Hunt. June Hunt, M.A., is an author, singer, speaker and founder of Hope For The Heart, a worldwide biblical counseling ministry. Her lifework has yielded landmark contributions in the field of Christian counseling. www.hopefortheheart.org www.facebook.com/…
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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 Jesu…
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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 D…
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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 D…
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The Hopecast with Rachael Flick-Facing Fear with Courage and Hope After Losing Everything - Episode 128-Greg Horn Part 2
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Greg shares his struggle with suicidal ideation after losing his business, his marriage and his church. Listen to hear his message of hope in a hopeless situation. www.hopeisheretoday.org Ask Ralph - Christian Finance Join financial expert Ralph Estep, Jr - Daily tips for balancing your faith and finances. Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify www.rach…
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The Hopecast with Rachael Flick- Facing Fear with Gratitude and Hope After Losing Everything- Episode 127-Greg Horn Part 1
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Greg shares his struggle with suicidal ideation after losing his business, his marriage and his church. Listen to hear his message of hope in a hopeless situation. https://www.hopeisheretoday.org Ask Ralph - Christian Finance Join financial expert Ralph Estep, Jr - Daily tips for balancing your faith and finances. Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify …
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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 or…
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The Hopecast with Rachael Flick-Episode 126-The Other Side of Yet with guest Michelle Hord
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Ask Ralph - Christian Finance Join financial expert Ralph Estep, Jr - Daily tips for balancing your faith and finances. Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify www.rachaelflick.com Twitter@ rachael_flick Facebook @therachaelflick Instagram @rachael.flick TikTok @rachael.flickBy Rachael Flick
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When the storms of life come, we often wonder if what we believe is still true. Can I still trust what I knew? Will the anchor hold? HOPE Senior Pastor David Dwight, joined by HOPE High School Pastor Katie Nielsen, explore the latest sermon series, Belief Anchors, and how we can know what to put our faith in when we meet challenging circumstances i…
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The Hopecast with Rachael Flick-Episode 125-Losing a parent by suicide with Terese Luikens-Part 2
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Ask Ralph - Christian Finance Join financial expert Ralph Estep, Jr - Daily tips for balancing your faith and finances. Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify www.rachaelflick.com Twitter@ rachael_flick Facebook @therachaelflick Instagram @rachael.flick TikTok @rachael.flickBy Rachael Flick
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The Hopecast with Rachael Flick-Episode 124- Losing a parent by suicide with Terese Luikens-Part 1
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Ask Ralph - Christian Finance Join financial expert Ralph Estep, Jr - Daily tips for balancing your faith and finances. Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify www.rachaelflick.com Twitter@ rachael_flick Facebook @therachaelflick Instagram @rachael.flick TikTok @rachael.flickBy Rachael Flick
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As we navigate the complexities of Jesus' death and resurrection, we can somehow miss the intricacies of the crucifixion. Senior Pastor David Dwight and co-host Leandra Parks discuss Jesus' death on the cross, the customs and government of the Roman Empire, and how Jesus' death fulfilled God's plan to redeem us back to Himself. As we approach the e…
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The Hopecast with Rachael Flick-Episode 123-Finding Evidence of God in the Shattered Pieces of Life with guest Jenny Leavitt
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As a pastor’s wife, Jenny Leavitt sees and is amazed by how far God will go to rescue broken, hurting people. She has witnessed God’s faithfulness through shattering loss and wants to encourage others to lean into Jesus in all of life’s ups and downs. While her son Jacob is already home in heaven, Caleb daily makes her proud as he strives to love J…
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The Hopecast with Rachael Flick-Episode 122-When Hope Met Hopelessness with guest Jeanne Rodriguez-Part 2
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In just twelve short days, overwhelming elation turns to unfathomable heartbreak. After the euphoria of officially welcoming her beloved Crystal-the daughter she never had-into her family in a beautiful wedding ceremony, Jeanne Rodriguez receives a horrifying phone call . . . Her son Victor and his new bride, Crystal, had been in an accident on the…
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