Living Hope's Podcast

Have you ever walked into a room feeling completely unprepared? Maybe you’ve wondered if you truly belong there – or if things will actually work out.  This week in his sermon, Four Women at a Well, Pastor Jess Strickland reminds us of a powerful truth: Jesus goes before us. Long before we step into a conversation, face a challenge, or embrace an opportunity, His presence is already there preparing the way. If you’ve been feeling uncertain, overwhelmed, or unqualified, this message is an invitation to rest in the confidence that you never walk alone – He’s already ahead of you. Listen here.

Can you hear God calling your name? When life feels overwhelming, it’s easy to run to distractions: Netflix, endless scrolling, noise that promises comfort but leaves us unchanged. This week in her sermon Sounds of God, Pastor Jerushah Tanner leads us through the story of Elijah, reminding us just how vital it is to recognize and respond to the sound of God’s voice. In a world filled with platforms competing for our attention and offering us a voice, we can unknowingly numb the very Voice that matters most. Listen in as we continue in our Always Starving fast; leaning into contemplation, silence and a renewed attentiveness to God’s voice.  

Do you ever feel like you’re in over your head? Maybe you’ve found yourself unqualified for a job, or perhaps unprepared for a sporting event, or maybe even unequipped to have a hard conversation? This week in his sermon From Prayer to Prayerfulness, Pastor Jess Strickland reminds us that our lives should be a constant awareness of needing the mercy of God. That we would be quick to cry out, ‘God, have mercy on me’ and invite Him into those places of need. Listen Here!

January 4th, 2026. Shut the Door by Pastor Jess Strickland 

Family Service December 28th, 2025. Come out, Come out, Wherever You Are by Pastor Tim Mahan

A Thrill of Hope 3 by Pastor Jess Strickland. 

“Lord, can You hear me?” “Are You there?” Have you ever felt like God went quiet right when you needed Him most? This week in his sermon A Thrill of Hope, Pastor Jess Strickland reminds us that when God seems hidden, He isn’t absent— He arrives brightly in our darkness, continuously transforming us until old divisions dissolve. And while this transformation takes place, we’re called to carry this same grace out into our world— to remove the line of division and begin seeing people through God’s redemptive lens.  Even when we don’t feel Him, there is a thrill of hope in knowing God is near.  Listen here!

Have you ever been corrected by a parent, coach, or boss and only later realized it was love shaping you into who you were meant to become? God works the same way. This week, Pastor Jess Strickland shares in his message Christ, the Lamb, how the judgment and wrath of God at work in our lives isn’t punishment, but an act of love—destroying what would eventually cause harm so the Christ within can fully live through our lives. Even when it’s hard to see, His presence is breaking chains, restoring what’s built on Him, and filling even the lowliest places with hope. Press play now!

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We are a vibrant, diverse, family-oriented community, dedicated to helping you thrive. We are a church whose heartbeat is centered around relationship.

Have you ever felt God nudging you to surrender something that you deeply wanted– a promotion, a vacation, or even that purchase you’ve been saving for? Hear this: it’s not loss; it’s the beginning of provision. In his message A Sacrifice, a Sanctuary, and a Savior, guest speaker Pastor Julian Lowe reminds us that true worship begins with offering back to God what He has already provided. From Abraham to David to Solomon, Scripture shows that provision is released when we ascend the “mountain of the Lord” with faith, surrender, and a willingness to let go of what we’d rather keep. Our tithes and sacrifices aren’t about what’s in our hands, but about our allegiance, trust, and knowing God as Jehovah Jireh, the One who meets us where we obey. And when we choose the mountain of sacrifice, God meets us there, turning faithfulness into fruitfulness. Press play now! 

What kind of David are you– one whose enthusiasm fades with circumstances, or one who stays joyful in the midst of them? In his sermon Enthusiasm, guest speaker Pastor Samuel De Sousa Jr. reminds us that true enthusiasm– éntheos— doesn’t come from what’s around us, but from who is within us. Like David, we’re called to trust, worship, and walk with God daily. “The Lord is my Shepherd; I shall not want…. He restores my soul.”  Stay rooted in His presence and let your enthusiasm overflow. Press play now!

Have you ever questioned if you’re really where God has called you? Maybe you’ve thought, “If only God would call me somewhere else, then I could really be used.” But what if the place you’re in right now is exactly where He wants to use you? In his sermon Be the Jonah, Pastor Jess Strickland reminds us that, like Jonah, it can feel easier to run from hard places—but God has planted us with purpose: to advocate, to carry burdens, and to speak His hope. Just as Jonah was sent to Nineveh, we too are sent to bring Jesus to the world around us. Listen now!

Have you ever searched for peace, only to realize the harder you hold on, the further it feels? This week in his sermon Peace to You, guest speaker Pastor Mike Servello reminds us that true peace– shalom– is found in Jesus. When we surrender our anxieties, our striving, and our need to control, His peace not only transforms us but overflows into the world around us. Press play and discover the peace Jesus is offering today!

Have you ever faced suffering where your first instinct was to run? Maybe all you could think about is how quickly you could escape. Yet, what if the point of suffering isn’t to flee, but rather the very thing calling us to stay? This week in her sermon Salvation Rumbling, Pastor Jerushah Tanner shares through the story of Paul and Silas how God is turning the sufferings into salvations seen– right here, right now. Press play!

Where do you need Jesus to open the way for you? Maybe it's financial freedom. Maybe it's healing. Maybe it's a breakthrough in a place you've been waiting. Hear this: an open door isn't what changes your life—it's what Jesus is doing in and through you. This week in his sermon Open Doors Don't Lie, Pastor Jess Strickland reminds us that just because a door is open, it doesn't mean we're meant to walk through it. Instead, it’s an invitation to surrender to Him—an opportunity to pause, seek Him, and walk only in His will.  Listen here as we wait upon the Lord.

Have you ever felt jealousy take root in your heart—envy and self-focus stealing the spotlight when you know they shouldn’t? In his sermon Rushed Upon, Pastor Jess Strickland unpacks the story of David to show how true victory comes when evil is driven out and Jesus takes His rightful place. He reminds us that it’s a call to take up our cross daily and trade building our own kingdom for living in His. Laying down the spear to not let evil reside in our heart, but rather pick up the harp and offer a sacrifice of praise. Press play now and step into the freedom only He can bring.

Have you ever felt the weight of trying to make things happen on your own? Maybe you’ve wondered if your efforts are enough to move things forward, or perhaps you’ve made decisions you thought God wanted– only to realize it was never yours to carry. This week Pastor Jess Strickland shares in his sermon The Reign of God how David’s life reveals the power of waiting on the Lord. We’re reminded that God’s kingdom is not built by our strength, but established and sustained by Him alone. Our calling is to carry the culture of Jesus and bring His presence wherever we go. Listen here!

What if the real story isn’t about what was lost—but where it was meant to be? In his sermon Find the Coin, Pastor Jess Strickland explores the parable of the lost coin, showing that repentance is less about recovery and more about restoration—being returned to where we truly belong: the church. Like the woman who searched for her coin, Jesus pursues the misplaced and lost with relentless love. And now, we’re called to do the same—to notice the overlooked, seek the out-of-place, and celebrate as they come home. Press play now!

What if joy isn’t something you chase, but rather something that chases you? This week Pastor Jess Strickland reminds us in his sermon Send Me to the One, that true lasting joy comes not from constant pursuit of new things, but from mastering the one thing God has set before us. When we give ourselves fully to this mission – when we do even the smallest things for His glory – joy will follow. Listen here as we continue to master the work, stay the course, and let His joy find us there.