Best Hope Community Church At The Gap Podcasts (2024)

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A Now Word From The Lord: The Time is at Hand - Repent. 7:50

19d ago7:50

7:50

"Unveil the urgency of the present moment with 'A Now Word From The Lord: The Time is at Hand - Repent,' our third episode of 'Life Beyond Sundays.' In this compelling discussion, we dive deep into the call for immediate repentance and the significance of living in readiness for God's timing. Learn about the transformative power of turning back to …

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Life Beyond Sundays - Episode 2: The Call of the Watchman 18:59

1M ago18:59

18:59

Welcome back to Life Beyond Sundays, where we explore the timeless truths of scripture and their relevance for our daily lives. I'm thrilled to journey with you once again as we delve into the depths of God's Word. In today's episode, titled "The Call of the Watchman," we draw inspiration from Ezekiel 33 to understand our role as modern-day watchme…

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Take Heed That No One Deceives You 21:58

2M ago21:58

21:58

"Dive into the first episode of 'Life Beyond Sundays,' titled 'Take Heed That No One Deceives You.' In this inaugural journey, we explore the critical theme of vigilance in faith and discernment in the face of deception. Drawing from the Scriptures, we dissect the importance of grounding our beliefs in truth and the role of wisdom in navigating the…

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Post-Pandemic Resilience: How to help your neighbour to endure well, Part 2 26:49

1+ y ago26:49

26:49

#012 -- In this episode - Post-Pandemic Resilience, Part 2- we'll be diving deeper in the theme of stability, beginning with the story of someone who had quite his share of troubles, but found a way through it! We'll then explore how to respond well to adversity so that we withstand it, recover from it, and move forward in life from it. Finally, I'…

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Post-Pandemic Resilience: how to help your neighbour to endure well, Part 1 21:46

1+ y ago21:46

21:46

#011 -- In this mini series, we first explore the changes in society due to the pandemic and its potential long-term impact. We look at what it means to be resilient in this kind of environment, the importance of relationship as we engage our neighbours, and how we can love-on people who have lost hope and are looking where to find stability in lif…

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The faith-based 'honeycomb' that is building stronger, more resilient families 47:39

1+ y ago47:39

47:39

#010 -- Inside the world of a bee's nest are a mass of hexagonal wax cells that together make up a honeycomb. The honeycomb acts both as a home for bees to raise their young, but also as storage for pollen and honey. And who is helping the bees to take care of themselves?... Well, that's the strategic role of the beekeeper! Yet who in our world is …

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Indwell: A story of hope and belonging through affordable supportive housing, with Jeff Neven 1:02:01

2+ y ago1:02:01

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#009 – In a recent Waterloo Regional Record article titled, "Affordable Housing Gives Vulnerable People an Opportunity to Thrive", author Leah Conner shares about her lived experience and the trauma of finding herself homeless as a young mom with 2 children. Eventually, she did became recipient of affordable housing -- a small townhouse in Waterloo…

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Organized Kaos: apprenticing youth in life and the trades, with Shawn Stuart 40:01

2+ y ago40:01

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#008 – 'HELP US BUILD ONTARIO’ - that's a banner headline from a recent full-page advertisement in the Toronto Star newspaper by the Carpenters’ District Council of Ontario. It points to the widening gap and growing crisis that is affecting not only Ontario, but trades all across Canada. Taking up the challenge to change the tide and seeking the Sh…

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The UK church in action: tackling the social consequences of the pandemic for vulnerable people, with Pastor Tom Jackson, MBE 49:29

2+ y ago49:29

49:29

#007 – As the pandemic has swept across the world, governments, NGOs, faith communities, local citizens and many others have been engaged in supporting vulnerable populations effected by COVID-19. In the UK, the church has also been in the forefront seeking to do just that through their Love Your Neighbour initiative. Through Love Your Neighbour ov…

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Christian asset-based community development with trainer and coach Jay Van Groningen 49:53

2+ y ago49:53

49:53

#006 – "Get out of the need-meeting business and get into the gift -finding business!" -- it's just one of the challenges that Lean-in's guest Jay Van Groningen brings to followers of Jesus, who want to make a difference where they live. Through his lens of asset-based community development, Jay helps us explore the role of church in the community …

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Engaging your neighbour: proximity, hospitality, and love, with author/speaker Amy Lively 55:56

2+ y ago55:56

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#005 - Have you ever had the experience of feeling strong emotion because of the prospect of change? Perhaps deep down you love the way things are (see no need for change); you might have a strong attachment to a person, place, or thing, and scared about the possibility of losing it. In neighbourhood terms this is sometimes called NIMBYism (an acro…

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Innovative pathways out of poverty: one Detroit church's journey, with Pastor Barry Randolph 48:32

2+ y ago48:32

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#004 - Few churches have the taken up the challenge of tackling systemic poverty at a community level like the Church of the Messiah on Detroit's East Side. Fearlessly and humbly, this church is seeking to do those 'greater things' Jesus talked about. Under the leadership of their pastor Barry Randolph, and with a clear vision from Father God, Chur…

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The Practising Church: an inward and outward journey of loving one's neighbour and neighbourhood, with Pastor Jessica Ketola 43:29

2+ y ago43:29

43:29

#003 - Have you every found yourself disillusioned with the church, and wanting to throw in the towel? Well, my guest today has been there and knows that struggle. Jessica Ketola, is both pastor of the Practising Church in Shoreline, Washington, and a Parish Guide for the Parish Collective (Seattle) where she serves on the instructional team for le…

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Loving Your Neighbour the Jesus Way with Pastor Steve Long 49:20

2+ y ago49:20

49:20

#002 - In this episode I catch up with Steve Long (Senior Leader of Catch the Fire Church in Toronto), who provides a Biblical foundation for loving our neighbour, with practical examples from his own street. Topics Discussed in this episode: During the podcast Steve explains: Who is our neighbour? The context and meaning of the 'Greatest Commandme…

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Introducing the "Lean-in" Podcast: Bridging the gap between church and community. 4:00

2+ y ago4:00

4:00

#001 - Whether you’re a follower of Jesus, a local church, or a Christian organization, we can all go further in loving our neighbour. This Lean-in Podcast introduces you to the practise of loving God and neighbour, as experienced by intentional association, community transformation, and faith based innovation -- all of which help to bridge the gap…

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Curiosity, Whimsey, and God’s Delight with Matthew Paul Turner 1:19:05

3y ago1:19:05

1:19:05

How do you talk to your kids or loved ones about God when you feel like you don't have all the answers? When you have big questions of your own? How about when the story books and church lessons don't seem to fit with what you know about faith, and God, and Jesus? Author Matthew Paul Turner began writing children's books because he faced those same…

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Take a Breath with Meghan Pattison 43:45

3y ago43:45

43:45

How much to you think about breathing? If you're like the Uncommon crew you are about to find out the answer is: not enough! This week we are joined by our friend – and Breath Work Facilitator – Meghan Pattison. In addition to hearing about her work in wellness and healing through breath, we also talk about the spiritual side of it all. And before …

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Wild Hope in Wild Times with Carlos Whittaker 46:36

3y ago46:36

46:36

Have you ever had one of those weeks that just keeps getting worse and worse? Like, no matter what you do, the crazy just keeps coming... Well, our guest, Carlos Whittaker had a wild week like that. And it ended with some wild WILD hope. You will not believe what happened after one of the worst week's his family has ever experienced. We also talk a…

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@sharonsaysso - Our Come Back Will Be Greater than Our Setback 59:44

3y ago59:44

59:44

Watch this episode on Youtube This week we sit down with the leader of the #factrevolution, shepherd of the #governerds, a and host of the Sharon Says So Podcast, Sharon McMahon. Better known on Instagram as @sharonsaysso. We cover a lot of ground! Including Sharon's story, her huge fundraising efforts for people in need, debunking conspiracy theor…

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Awesome and Awful 31:40

3y ago31:40

31:40

Is anyone really doing okay right now? Maybe its okay to not be okay. Maybe if we acknowledge that we are not okay, it actually helps others be real about how they are doing. Maybe, just maybe, showing up as our authentic, messy selves is exactly what the people in our lives need... so that we can all feel less alone in this crazy time. And maybe, …

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Life After Church Hurt with Kristen LaValley 46:32

3y ago46:32

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Okay! Every once in a while we find a kindred spirit who speaks our language and has been through some of the same stuff we have. Just a couple of minutes into this convo we knew we had found just that. Author Kristen LaValley shares about the hurt she and her husband experienced which led them out of the church walls to find God in the "wilderness…

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Undivided with Charles Clemons - #twentytwentyONE 44:40

3+ y ago44:40

44:40

A few days after the attack on the Capitol Building on 1/6/2021, we sat down with Charles Clemons, author of the book Undivided: A Biblical Response to What Divides U.S. Not only was it a timely convo for recent events, but it also is a perfect launching point for our focus this year: TwentyTwentyONE, where we will be talking a lot about unity in t…

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The Whirlwind with Laura Haver - Pt 1 26:30

3+ y ago26:30

26:30

When we find ourselves in a whirlwind, we have a few choices... get angry, play the victim, or... ride the storm, and hopefully make peace with it... Such a great convo with our friend, author, mom, creative, and yes... Beach Tennis Pro, Laura Haver. We talked about the fun things she's been doing with her family during the pandemic, Netflix, self-…

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Scary Grace 37:32

3+ y ago37:32

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Most of us love the idea of grace for ourselves. In theory, it's great for others, too. (Until we have to give grace, that is). But have you ever thought of grace as scary? Well, we think a real understanding of grace can be frightening for those of us who love to control and measure our own growth and progress. Join the team as we struggle through…

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Coming to the Table with Nothing 35:45

3+ y ago35:45

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Do you feel like you have nothing to bring to the table these days? Between homeschooling, trying to work, staying healthy, and just managing life in 2020, we sure feel spent at the end of the day. Kinda like we have nothing much to offer. Well, in this episode, Ryan springs a topic on us (after we start recording) and something sure comes from not…

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Scary [Good] 35:01

3+ y ago35:01

35:01

Some things are so good they're scary. Listen in on a real-talk convo about the scary good news of life, faith, truth, grace, and... what can keep us anchored in scary uncertain times. Wanna talk more about this goodness? Shoot us an email: hello@uncommongoodsd.com Support the showBy Uncommon [good]

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Light in the Wilderness 31:22

3+ y ago31:22

31:22

In this episode we talk about what's lighting us up during this strange and often dark 2020. Which leads to an awesome convo about how God often shows up in the wilderness. What's filling you up during these wild times? Check out what our team shares... Ryan The Bible for Normal People Podcast The Book of James (The Message Version) Cody The Reclai…

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Out of Control 35:37

4y ago35:37

35:37

The Uncommon [cast] is back! In this episode we talk about control in the midst of a 2020 that is wildly out of control. Yes, so much of this year has shown us how little control we actually have. So the Uncommon [team] wants to encourage you with some hope and advice on where to place your footing on the shaky ground that is 2020. Also Ryan shares…

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Unbelievable - Doug Messer 31:54

4y ago31:54

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Hope at The Camp/Doug MesserBy Hope Community Church

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WAYMAKER - A WAY IN CRISIS - ROGERSVILLE 39:17

4y ago39:17

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By Chris Bishop

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Psalm 70 - Doug Messer 42:21

4y ago42:21

42:21

Hope at The Camp/Doug MesserBy Hope Community Church

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WAYMAKER - RISEN & ROLLED AWAY - ROGERSVILLE 45:21

4y ago45:21

45:21

By Chris Bishop

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The Road To The Cross - Doug Messer 33:42

4y ago33:42

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Hope at The Camp/Doug MesserBy Hope Community Church

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The Path: Psalm 1 - Doug Messer 33:23

4y ago33:23

33:23

Hope at The Camp/Doug MesserBy Hope Community Church

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Rest - A [GOOD] NIGHT Conversation 1:07:09

4y ago1:07:09

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In February 2020, we had an event where we talked about Rest. And we enjoyed the conversation so much that we decided to post the audio. During the night we reference a few things, but especially a book called The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer. We strongly encourage you to read it... and when you do... COFFEE ON US!!! We'd love t…