Get to know Garner, NC, by getting to know its people. We talk with the folks who make Garner a great place to be.
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Welcome to the Hope Community Church! Hope is a multi-site church community with locations around the Triangle in Raleigh, Apex, Northwest Cary, Garner, and Fuquay-Varina. We are here to love you where you are and encourage you to grow in your relationship with Jesus Christ! We strive to speak the truth of the Bible in a way that is easy to understand, helpful in your current life circumstances, and encouraging. No matter who you are or where you come from, you are welcome here!
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This podcast is dedicated to sharing the stories of the Goodnight Scholars Program: students, campus partners, and alumni. Through 1-on-1 interview interviews and panel discussions, the podcast will cover topics including, but not limited to, life at NC State, GSP specific programming, major and academic exploration, career and professional development, identity, and the individual spotlights of current and former Goodnight Scholars.
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Fantasy Literature has emerged as one of the most important genres over the past few decades and now enjoys extraordinary levels of popularity. The impact of Tolkien’s Middle-earth works and the serialisation of George Martin’s ‘Game of Thrones’ books has moved these and their contemporaries into mainstream culture. As the popularity grows so does interest in the roots of fantasy, the main writers and themes, and how to approach these texts. Oxford is a natural home to fantasy literature wit ...
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As more people and businesses choose to move to North Carolina, the real estate market has seen a significant impact. Yes, Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill (The Triangle) have seen changes, but plenty of growth is happening outside that area too in places such as Clayton, Pittsboro, and Garner. Real Estate Rush North Carolina takes a look at the changing housing landscape in the area to paint a better picture for people moving here or who have lived in the Tar Heel State for a while. The po ...
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We face a BIG problem, and worst of all, we can't do anything on our own to fix it. However, there's good news! God did something to fix it, and He has shown us what we can do to receive the gift He gives us to overcome that problem. Weekly Verse: "If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. If we say we have not sin…
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You know you are loved when the God of the universe decides to create you in His image! He didn't make you carelessly. Creating you wasn't an after thought. You were beautifully and wonderfully made! #FoundationsOfTheFaith #YoureMadeInGodsImage #ImageOfGod ------- Want to receive more news Haiti and about our global partners? Click here: https://to…
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From Death to Life - Easter Sunday (2024)
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All hail King Jesus! All hail the Savior of the world! He is risen! Jesus is alive! Join us in celebrating Christ's victory over sin and death this Easter service as Ayren Nelson speaks of the powerful story of Christ's resurrection. #Easter #HolyWeek #HeIsRisen #JesusChrist ------- New to Hope or looking to get connected, click here: https://getho…
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Are you a doubter? Do you feel guilty that at times you doubt God’s word, God’s ways? The good news is that doubt doesn’t disqualify you from faith—we all have doubts! Director of Pastoral Development, Gary Vet, uses John 20 to show how God meets us in our doubt and disbelief. --- If you’d like to receive regular updates on what’s happening around …
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Big Green Tractor? (Feat. Martha Crisp '24)
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On this episode, we sat down with Martha Crisp, a senior majoring in mechanical engineering. We discussed their internship with John Deere, resource groups, job offers, mechanical engineering, moving to the Midwest, adulting, and traveling.
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When You Want To Blame God | Ayren Nelson
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How do you cope when you want to blame God? Join us for church as Pastor Ayren Nelson tackles this question that is relevant for so many Christians who want to trust God but experience the need for faith during trials. --- If you’d like to receive regular updates on what’s happening around Hope, subscribe to our newsletter here: https://gethope.net…
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Our current grief has no comparison to our future glory. While we may not always see Jesus in our grief, He is with us if we just look for Him. In week two, Duane Calvin shares about the ghost of grief. Message Notes: Jesus shows up in our grief. The ghost of grief is one that shows up in just about every area of our lives. John 20:11-14 (NIV) Look…
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Ever feel like shame is haunting you? You're not alone. Hear from Matt Curtis in week 1 of "Walking with Ghosts" to learn how to respond, with God's help, to the "ghost" of shame. There is hope where you are, and we are here to help you in the journey! --- If you’d like to receive regular updates on what’s happening around Hope, subscribe to our ne…
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Freshman Friendships (Feat. Zaire Garner '27)
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On this episode, we sat down with Zaire Garner, a mechanical engineering major in the Class of 2027. We discussed weed-out classes, imposter syndrome, the future, balancing life, fears of turning 20, and friendships.
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How to Love God and People | Duane Calvin
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Love God? Check. Love people...all people? Maybe not so easy. But that's what we're called to do. In this sermon Duane Calvin speaks on the power of loving God and loving people. --- If you’d like to receive regular updates on what’s happening around Hope, subscribe to our newsletter here: https://gethope.net/enews/ If you’d like to view our messag…
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Desiring the BEST for Your WORST Enemy | Ayren Nelson
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How can we desire the best for our worst enemies? And is it possible that no one is out of God's reach? In week three of the series, Ayren Nelson unpacks Acts 9—a story of how one of the early church's greatest enemies ultimately became one of the biggest contributors to the New Testament. --- If you’d like to receive regular updates on what’s happ…
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How can you live WITH others and FOR others by loving them like Jesus does? Gary Vet brings another great message on the Book of Acts and the movement of the early Church. --- If you’d like to receive regular updates on what’s happening around Hope, subscribe to our newsletter here: https://gethope.net/enews/ If you’d like to view our message notes…
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Our mission? Sharing the timeless message of Jesus. In week one of the series, Director of Pastoral Development, Gary Vet, explores the history of the church through the Book of Acts. --- If you’d like to receive regular updates on what’s happening around Hope, subscribe to our newsletter here: https://gethope.net/enews/ If you’d like to view our m…
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Good God: Finding True Fulfillment | Duane Calvin
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God is good all the time, and all the time God is good! It’s catchy and it’s true, but do we really believe it? Duane Calvin takes us through the Book of Ecclesiastes to uncover the goodness of God and the source of real satisfaction.By Hope Community Church - Raleigh, NC
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Glorious God: Conquering Fear | Ben Foote
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Glorious isn’t a word we use too often—it’s reserved for things that are special and powerful. In week three of the series, guest teacher Ben Foote explains how truly believing God is glorious has the power to conquer all fear.By Hope Community Church - Raleigh, NC
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Gracious God: Finding Healing from Shame | Chase Gardner
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This Is Our God: Week 2 Chase Gardner Description: It’s not that hard to believe that God could love us when we’re at our best, but how could He possibly love us when we’re at our worst? In week two of the series, Chase Gardner uses the story of the Samaritan woman at the well to show how Jesus goes out of His way to meet us in our shame. Message N…
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Great God: Finding a better perspective | Chase Gardner
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This Is Our God: Week One Chase Gardner - Teaching Pastor - Hope Community Church Description: If God is great, what does that mean for us? In week one, Chase Gardner shares just how "great" the God of the Bible is and why that changes everything. Message Notes: God is great. “What comes into our minds when we think about God is the most important …
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Poultry in Motion (Feat. Kirsten McDonald T25)
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Kirsten McDonald (T'25), our resident poultry scientist, sat down with us on the pod to give a closer look into the chicken industry, how chickens make it to Chick-fil-As all over the country, and most importantly, what does quality control look like throughout the entire process. An informative conversation to say the least!…
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Holy Days, Not Just Holidays | Duane Calvin
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Beyond Christmas Week Two - Holy Days, Not Just Holidays Duane Calvin - Raleigh Campus Pastor - Hope Community Church Description: Have you ever wondered if there's more to this season than just lights, activities, and the hustle and bustle? Join Duane Calvin as he continues to explore the true meaning of Christmas—as a Holy day dedicated to God, n…
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J.R.R. Tolkien: The Making of a Philologist
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A talk by Professor Simon Horobin on Tolkien's long-standing career and interest in philology as part of the Tolkien 50th Commemoration seminar series. A talk by Professor Simon Horobin on Tolkien's long-standing career and interest in philology. Part of the series to mark the 50th anniversary of Tolkien's death organised and hosted by Exeter Colle…
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A talk by Dr Laura Varnam on Tolkien's long engagement with the Old English poem 'Beowulf' as part of the Tolkien 50th Commemoration seminar series. A talk by Dr Laura Varnam, University College, Oxford, on Tolkien's long engagement with the Old English poem 'Beowulf'. Part of the series to mark the 50th anniversary of Tolkien's death organised and…
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A Heroic History of the Elves: Tolkien’s “lost” Mythology of England?
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A talk by PhD candidate Grace Khuri, University of Oxford, on Tolkien's Elvish history and English 'mythology', as part of the Tolkien 50th Commemoration seminar series. A talk by PhD candidate Grace Khuri, University of Oxford, on Tolkien's Elvish history and English 'mythology'.. Part of the series to mark the 50th anniversary of Tolkien's death …
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A talk by Professor Giuseppe Pezzini on the influences of Classical Literature on Tolkien. [Audio only] A talk by Professor Giuseppe Pezzini, Faculty of Classics, Oxford, on the influences of Classical Literature on Tolkien.. Part of the series to mark the 50th anniversary of Tolkien's death organised and hosted by Exeter College and the Faculty of…
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What's the True Meaning of Christmas? | Ayren Nelson
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Beyond Christmas Week One - What’s the True Meaning of Christmas? Ayren Nelson (Teaching Team - Hope Community Church) Description: What is the true meaning of Christmas, and how do we carry it with us throughout the entire year? Ayren Nelson shares a message that makes us rethink Christmas as we know it. Message Notes: Christmas is a special time …
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Peak Middle-earth: Why Mount Doom is not the climax of 'The Lord of the Rings'
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Audio only recording by Dr Michael Ward, Faculty of Theology, University of Oxford, as part of the Tolkien 50th Commemoration seminar series. [Audio only] Consideration of the climax to 'The Lord of the Rings' and in particular events at the Field of Cormallen. Part of the series to mark the 50th anniversary of Tolkien's death organised and hosted …
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A lecture by Dr S Lee as part of the Tolkien 50th Commemoration seminar series. A look at how Tolkien wrote 'The Lord of the Rings' and what lessons can be learnt from this. Part of the series to mark the 50th anniversary of Tolkien's death organised and hosted by Exeter College and the Faculty of English.…
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Looking Back, Looking Forward (2023) - Jason Gore
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Jesus saw people in their helplessness and confusion, and He had compassion. What would it look like for us to fully receive that compassion and allow it to fuel our mission? Lead Pastor Jason Gore looks back on 2023 and forward to what’s in store for 2024. -- Every year at Hope, we take a moment to look back through the past year and highlight wha…
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What Does It Mean to Finish Well? | Clay Burgess
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Start to Finish Week 3 - What Does It Mean to Finish Well? Clay Burgess - Director of Preaching & Theology Description: There’s one thing in life we never really plan for… and that’s getting old. Clay Burgess (Director of Preaching & Theology) wraps up the series with a message on aging, honoring, and what it means to finish well. Message Notes: On…
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Where's the Instruction Manual for Parenting? | Ben Foote
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Start to Finish Week 2 - Is Marriage Still Important? Ben Foote (Teaching Pastor - Flatirons Community Church) Description: You can read all the parenting books in the world, but at the end of the day, each one of your kids is a totally unique human being—unlike anyone else who has ever existed. So where’s the instruction manual? Join Ben Foote (Te…
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Making Relationships through Rocketry (Feat. Cameron Brown T'24)
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In this episode, we sat down with Cameron Brown (T'24), a senior studying aerospace engineering. We dive into Cameron’s experiences with the High-Powered Rocketry Club, Lego Brick Build, and transfer retreat. Listen as Cameron reflects on his experience as a transfer student and the importance of the friendships he's made while in college.…
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Start to Finish Week 1 - Is Marriage Still Important? Ben Foote (Teaching Pastor - Flatirons Community Church) Description: These days it's easy to wonder if marriage still is (or ever was) all that important. In week one of the series, Ben Foote (Teaching Pastor of Flatirons Community Church) takes a look at what Jesus has to say about marriage an…
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Conversations with local Garner veterans. We complete our three part conversation with Vietnam veteran Phil Matthews as he shares what it was like for him coming home.By Town of Garner, NC
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Conversations with local Garner veterans. We continue our three part conversation with Vietnam veteran Phil Matthews, sharing what it was like to send and receive messages from home.By Town of Garner, NC
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Conversations with local Garner Veterans. We sit down with Vietnam veteran, Phil Matthews, in the first of a three part series on his experiences while serving in the Army.By Town of Garner, NC
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Deconstruction Week 4 - Why Did Jesus Have to Die? Léonce Crump (Senior Pastor of Renovation Church) Description: We all have questions about God and the Bible, but beneath all of them lies one crucial tension: Why did Jesus have to die? Once we have the answer, all the other doubts cease to be hurdles between us and Jesus. In the fourth and final …
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Deconstruction - Week 3 Is There Only One Way? There’s something about the exclusive claims of Jesus—“I am THE way, THE truth, and THE life…”—that gets under people’s skin. For those of us who get hung up on the exclusivity of the Christian faith, Chase Gardner spends week 3 pointing to the radical inclusivity we may have overlooked. — Message Note…
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Deconstruction Week 2 - Did God Really Say…? The Bible is one of the first things people begin to doubt in the process of deconstruction. Did God really say…? Are certain parts of the Bible more true than others? Is it a God-breathed, God-inspired story or humanity’s best attempt at explaining God? Some even ask what Jesus thought or said about the…
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Deconstruction - Week 1 Is It Okay To Doubt? Doubt is natural. We all question our faith at one time or another—but then what? Most of us need to take time to think hard, research, and go deep into God’s word to figure out what parts of our faith can and should be thrown away and what parts need to be added. In week 1 of the series, Chase Gardner t…
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How often do we actually talk to friends and neighbors about Jesus? If we have this eternal hope, why do we keep it to ourselves? In the final week of our series, Lead Pastor Jason Gore urges us to share willingly about the hope we have in Jesus. #sharewillingly #kingandakingdom #allin -- Message Notes: What does it mean to willingly share the hope…
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In this episode, we sat down with Nic Jimenez, a mechanical engineering major on a path to medical school. We dive into Nic’s experiences with transfer shock, nickname lore, and his passion for dancing. With a steadfast resolve to pursue a medical career, Nic discusses the significance of perseverance, motivation, and putting your best foot forward…
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Collectively we struggle with how to give generously. When money’s short, it’s hard to know if we should save every dime or live for today (because who knows what tomorrow will bring...) But giving in the Kingdom isn’t just out of abundance—giving comes from a place of sacrifice. In week 4, Duane Calvin shares how to live generous lives in light of…
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How do you define greatness? So often we value the impressive over the impactful, but that’s not what made Jesus the G.O.A.T. In week 3 of the King & A Kingdom series, Ayren Nelson shares a radical perspective on greatness that makes us rethink what it means to serve and be served. #serve #kingandakingdom -- Message Notes: What does it mean to be a…
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Like never before, we live in a world of isolation and loneliness. Even with digital access to people from around the world, we’ve become lost and disconnected. This isn’t how Jesus lived, and it isn’t how He wants us to live. This week, Chase Gardner, our Teaching Pastor, will show us how to connect intentionally with others in our community. Don’…
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Do you feel like you’re facing a battle on just about every front in your life? Does it feel like you’re constantly fighting for your kids, your marriage, your work or even your faith? This week, our Lead Pastor, Jason Gore, will be encouraging us in our new series, King and a Kingdom. Please join us! #king #kingandakingdom -- Subscribe to Family C…
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Do you feel like it’s becoming harder and harder to be a Christian today? How should we live out our faith when we could be ridiculed and persecuted? As we finish our series in Daniel, Chase Gardner, our Teaching Pastor, will help us to face our circumstances with humility and courage in a hostile world. #thriving #daniel -- Subscribe to Family Con…
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Have you ever walked away from a situation or job feeling pretty impressed with yourself, arrogant in your success and thinking nothing could stop you? Then, you were hit with a crisis, and you felt like God turned His back on you? This weekend, Chase Gardner, our Teaching Pastor, will share why these things might happen and how to avoid the pitfal…
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Walking Through the Fire: Testing Obedience
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Obeying God is an act of worship. When we're obedient, God opens doors for others to encounter Him. What's God calling you into? Hear from Bible teacher, public speaker, and live painting artist, Eric Timm, as he takes us through Daniel chapter 3. #obedience #daniel -- Subscribe to Family Conversations for weekly prompts and resources: https://touc…
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Do you believe that God can use the obedience of one person to change the world? In week two of the series, Teaching Pastor Chase Gardner reveals the power of influence and its Kingdom impact. #influence #daniel -- Subscribe to Family Conversations for weekly prompts and resources: https://touchpoint.gethope.net/OnePageReg/2451 If you’d like to rec…
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Are you starting to feel singled out and ostracized because you’re a Christian? Well, you’re not alone! There seems to be a lot of anger and hate in the world right now, and God is often labeled as the problem instead of the solution. This week, Chase Gardner, our Teaching Pastor, will share how we can live in a hostile world with conviction and in…
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A change of heart rarely happens by our own efforts, but a true encounter with Jesus will change even the roughest among us. Through the story of Zacchaeus, Director of Preaching and Theology Clay Burgess reminds us that no one is too far gone. #encounteringjesus #summerserieslive -- Subscribe to Family Conversations for weekly prompts and resource…
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