Join in on the podcast this week where Pastor Rick talks with Pastor Jeff and Pastor James about the process that led to being appointed as HOPE's next lead pastor. Hear from both about what excites them about the future of HOPE as we get to know Pastor James and look towards the next chapter for HOPE's community.

NOTES:

• UMC Appointments Page: https://www.gnjumc.org/appointments/2025-appointments/
• Pastor James Lee's Bio: https://www.meethope.org/james-lee-bio-announcement
• Get to know James from previous podcast episodes!
  • Episode 37: Bridging Faith and Technology: Finding Community Online - https://www.buzzsprout.com/2065910/episodes/13383952
  • Episode 44: Exploring AI and ChatGPT's Impact on the Church with James Lee - https://www.buzzsprout.com/2065910/episodes/13403636
  • Episode 77: Seeking Unity and Transformation: Updates from the United Methodist Church's 2024 General Conference - https://www.buzzsprout.com/2065910/episodes/15079867

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You're invited into a conversation with Christian Boynton about his transformative experience serving in Guatemala with the Peace Corps. Through personal stories, he shares how the power of silence and community impacted his faith and understanding of God’s presence in daily life. If you are contemplating how you can listen for God more in your own life, don't miss this one! Special thanks to Christian for sharing his story and experiences with us!

NOTES:

• Looking to practice prayer and contemplation, here are a few resources to check out:
  • Lectio 365: https://www.24-7prayer.com/resource/lectio-365/
  • Dwell: https://dwellapp.io/
  • Hallow: https://www.hallow.com/
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Hello HOPE Podcast Listeners, we are EXCITED about what we have coming your way throughout 2025. That being said, ALOT of the feedback some of you gave us in the last year was that it's hard to keep up sometimes! We recognize that we live in a fast paced world where new material and new ideas are thrown at you 24/7. We desire to be a place that is grateful for your time and respectful and useful for your time. And so in an effort to serve you best, we will from time to being resharing past episodes that we'll be calling second listen - where we'll be encouraging you to take a second to listen to an old episode we think is still relevant today. Even if you are a every week listener, we think having a second listen to these episodes will make an impact in your week and life. This second listen is called "Getting Comfortable with Being Uncomfortable."

NOTES:

• Original show notes for this episode: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2065910/episodes/12170556
• Find a group at HOPE! meethope.org/groups

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What are your hopes as a parent in 2025? What are you happy to say good bye to and leave behind in 2024? Hear from Amanda Cavaliere - Preschool Director & Marriage and Family Coordinator as we talk about navigating the unrelenting pressures of being a parent in 2025. You're invited to continue to conversation at Parenting 2025 in person on February 8! Sign up at meethope.org/parenting now!

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Hello listeners! Happy January! We're so thankful we get to share stories and nurture our faith here on the podcast, together, because of listeners like you! As we enter into a new year, we wanted to take some time to look back and share your top 3 episodes of 2024 so you can enjoy them again or perhaps catch an episode you missed for the first time! We also think this is a great time of year to scroll back through your podcast feed and catch up on other episodes you may have missed during the busy holiday season. So, here we go - at #1, this is episode 80, which was originally published in June of 2024, "Parenting Teens and Tweens and How to Not Do It Alone."

Be sure to tune in next week for our first NEW episode of 2025!

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Hello listeners! Happy January! We're so thankful we get to share stories and nurture our faith here on the podcast, together, because of listeners like you! As we enter into a new year, we wanted to take some time to look back and share your top 3 episodes of 2024 so you can enjoy them again or perhaps catch an episode you missed for the first time! We also think this is a great time of year to scroll back through your podcast feed and catch up on other episodes you may have missed during the busy holiday season. So, here we go - at #2, this is episode 81, which was originally published in July of 2024, "How Community Makes a Difference with Frank and Christy Appello, Part 1." Enjoy and be sure to check the show notes for more episode details, including how to catch the second part of this episode if you want to keep listening to the entire story.

NOTES:

• original episode 81: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2065910/episodes/15264457
• part 2 of Frank & Christy's story, episode 82: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2065910/episodes/15264547

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Hello listeners! Happy New Year! Did you know that we celebrated 3,951 downloads last year? We get to share stories and nurture our faith here, together, because of you! As we enter into a new year, we wanted to take some time to look back and share your top 3 episodes of 2024 so you can enjoy them again or perhaps catch an episode you missed for the first time! We also think this is a great time of year to scroll back through your podcast feed and catch up on other episodes you may have missed during the busy holiday season. So, here we go - at #3, this is episode 78, which was originally published in June of 2024, "Listening for God with More than your Ears with Pastor Heather mandala." Enjoy and be sure to check the notes below more episode details!

ORIGINAL SHOW NOTES, June 10, 2024:
Ever wondered what "listening for God" really means? On this episode we explore this often-used but rarely defined phrase. Pastor Heather Mandala shares with us insights and personal experiences of how God's nudges can urge us out of our comfort zones to grow in unexpected ways. Discover how vulnerability, effort, and trust in God can transform your spiritual journey, pushing you to embrace challenges that foster true growth.

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In our latest Meet Hope podcast episode, we sit down with Olivia Salandra, a dedicated high school English teacher, who opens up about the joys and challenges of creating a classroom where students feel free to explore and express their thoughts. Her experiences remind us of the true essence of teaching—not just imparting knowledge, but inspiring critical thinking and open dialogue.

This episode also draws inspiring parallels between the roles of teaching and faith, reflecting on the profound impact both can have on individual growth. We delve into how Jesus exemplified patience and encouragement, qualities that resonate deeply with educators today. As we wrap up our Encounter Advent series, we celebrate the diverse ways people connect with God, emphasizing the vast, inclusive, and love-filled story of God.

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Thanks for being a part of the HOPE community as we continue conversations about faith and hope! You can learn more at meethope.org or find us on socials @meethopechurch. Join in for worship on Sundays at meethope.online.church! Have a question? Contact us at podcast@meethope.org.

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