Digging Deeper - Hope Missionary Church https://hope4thefamily.com/ Hope Missionary Church ross@hopemc.org Hope Missionary Church Digging Deeper is a podcast from Hope Missionary Church in Wells County, Indiana. Digging Deeper is intended to be a companion resource to the weekend services at Hope Missionary Church where we dig into sermons by discussing questions that help us apply scripture to our every day lives. Digging Deeper is a podcast from Hope Missionary Church in Wells County, Indiana. Digging Deeper is intended to be a companion resource to the weekend services at Hope Missionary Church where we dig into sermons by discussing questions that help us apply scripture to our every day lives. en © 2026 Hope Missionary Church no Digging Deeper #85: Still Loved <p>This week on Digging Deeper, Chris and Ross are back in the studio together to discuss the third message in our "Still" sermon series on mental health. Dig in with us this week as we talk about how we're fully known and fully loved by God, even though internal voices may try to say otherwise.</p> <p>This week on Digging Deeper, Chris and Ross are back in the studio together to discuss the third message in our "Still" sermon series on mental health. Dig in with us this week as we talk about how we're fully known and fully loved by God, even though internal voices may try to say otherwise.</p> This week on Digging Deeper, Chris and Ross are back in the studio together to discuss the third message in our "Still" sermon series on mental health. Dig in with us this week as we talk about how we're fully known and fully loved by God, even though internal voices may try to say otherwise.

]]> Thu, 21 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000 1863 1 4df8255f81d8a1c00035a646b2d87213 no Digging Deeper #84: Still Fighting (featuring Tim Hirschy) <p>This week on Digging Deeper, Chris and Ross sit down with Tim Hirschy, a local counselor who has been a part of HMC for a number of years. Listen is as we discuss week 2 of our "Still" sermon series today!</p> <p>This week on Digging Deeper, Chris and Ross sit down with Tim Hirschy, a local counselor who has been a part of HMC for a number of years. Listen is as we discuss week 2 of our "Still" sermon series today!</p> This week on Digging Deeper, Chris and Ross sit down with Tim Hirschy, a local counselor who has been a part of HMC for a number of years. Listen is as we discuss week 2 of our "Still" sermon series today!

]]> Thu, 14 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2127 2 a1482c405274600af946c29902f9ee58 no Digging Deeper #83: Still Here <p>This week on Digging Deeper, Ross and Chris sit down to discuss the first message of our new mental health sermon series called "Still." Listen in today as we begin to break down this great message on an often-overlooked topic!</p> <p>This week on Digging Deeper, Ross and Chris sit down to discuss the first message of our new mental health sermon series called "Still." Listen in today as we begin to break down this great message on an often-overlooked topic!</p> This week on Digging Deeper, Ross and Chris sit down to discuss the first message of our new mental health sermon series called "Still." Listen in today as we begin to break down this great message on an often-overlooked topic!

]]> Thu, 07 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2278 3 1bfe3d5c23486e52a07f72a94e3b469b no Digging Deeper #82: What If the Fight Is Already Over? (featuring Kenzie Harris) <p>This week on Digging Deeper, Chris and Ross sit down with Kenzie Harris, HMC's new Pastor of Middle School Ministries. Listen in today to learn a little more about Kenzie, and to dig deeper into the final message of our "Now What?" series. </p> <p>This week on Digging Deeper, Chris and Ross sit down with Kenzie Harris, HMC's new Pastor of Middle School Ministries. Listen in today to learn a little more about Kenzie, and to dig deeper into the final message of our "Now What?" series. </p> This week on Digging Deeper, Chris and Ross sit down with Kenzie Harris, HMC's new Pastor of Middle School Ministries. Listen in today to learn a little more about Kenzie, and to dig deeper into the final message of our "Now What?" series.

]]> Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000 1648 4 2ff1fd565bcd84d224924688a21d8ce6 no Digging Deeper #81: Vision Trip Update with Mark Wilson and Eric Harbin <p>This week on Digging Deeper, we hear an update from Pastor Mark and Pastor Eric from their trip to visit some of our supported missionaries in Southeast Asia. Listen in as they share everything they've seen and learned on the trip so far!</p> <p>This week on Digging Deeper, we hear an update from Pastor Mark and Pastor Eric from their trip to visit some of our supported missionaries in Southeast Asia. Listen in as they share everything they've seen and learned on the trip so far!</p> This week on Digging Deeper, we hear an update from Pastor Mark and Pastor Eric from their trip to visit some of our supported missionaries in Southeast Asia. Listen in as they share everything they've seen and learned on the trip so far!

]]> Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000 1831 5 7b84bbfbca79985aab7e67311acdb039 no Digging Deeper #80: Why Don't I Feel Different? (featuring Geoff Cocanower) <p>This week on Digging Deeper, Ross sits down with Geoff Cocanower to discuss Week 1 of our post-Easter sermon series. Listen and dig deeper with us today!</p> <p>This week on Digging Deeper, Ross sits down with Geoff Cocanower to discuss Week 1 of our post-Easter sermon series. Listen and dig deeper with us today!</p> This week on Digging Deeper, Ross sits down with Geoff Cocanower to discuss Week 1 of our post-Easter sermon series. Listen and dig deeper with us today!

]]> Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2438 6 a9437dc9c6fc40bc3f111949ea34736b no Digging Deeper #79: The Morning Everything Changed <p>This week on Digging Deeper, Chris and Ross break down our 2026 Easter message, and the final sermon of our "The Road to Resurrection" series: The Morning Everything Changed. Join the conversation today!</p> <p>This week on Digging Deeper, Chris and Ross break down our 2026 Easter message, and the final sermon of our "The Road to Resurrection" series: The Morning Everything Changed. Join the conversation today!</p> This week on Digging Deeper, Chris and Ross break down our 2026 Easter message, and the final sermon of our "The Road to Resurrection" series: The Morning Everything Changed. Join the conversation today!

]]> Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000 1911 7 6da38f0b9a89009552af1e81da026ea4 no Digging Deeper #78: More Than A Miracle <p>This week on Digging Deeper, Pastor Geoff joins Chris in the studio as they break down week #2 of our new series "The Road To Resurrection".</p> <p>This week on Digging Deeper, Pastor Geoff joins Chris in the studio as they break down week #2 of our new series "The Road To Resurrection".</p> This week on Digging Deeper, Pastor Geoff joins Chris in the studio as they break down week #2 of our new series "The Road To Resurrection".

]]> Thu, 02 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2784 8 0dfb5678fff1f9a7452bf7a9b33ee594 no Digging Deeper #77: The Road Begins At The Tomb The Road to Resurrection <p>This week on Digging Deeper, Pastor Eric joins Chris in the studio as they break down week #1 of our new series "The Road To Resurrection".</p> <p>This week on Digging Deeper, Pastor Eric joins Chris in the studio as they break down week #1 of our new series "The Road To Resurrection".</p> This week on Digging Deeper, Pastor Eric joins Chris in the studio as they break down week #1 of our new series "The Road To Resurrection".

]]> Wed, 25 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2499 9 5e3a3b4c2ef478fd1a1d28f5480cbcdf no Digging Deeper #76: Show Up <p>This week on Digging Deeper, Pastor Eric joins Ross and Chris in the studio as they break down the final message of our Next Gen series: Show Up.</p> <p>This week on Digging Deeper, Pastor Eric joins Ross and Chris in the studio as they break down the final message of our Next Gen series: Show Up.</p> This week on Digging Deeper, Pastor Eric joins Ross and Chris in the studio as they break down the final message of our Next Gen series: Show Up.

]]> Thu, 19 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2542 10 4111d6703496bf47e872db16e4cecf13 no Digging Deeper #75: Stand with Them <p>This week on Digging Deeper, Ross is joined in the studio by Geoff Cocanower, our student ministries pastor, as they break down Geoff's recent message in our Next Gen sermon series. Join us today as we discuss what it looks like to stand with the next generation!</p> <p>This week on Digging Deeper, Ross is joined in the studio by Geoff Cocanower, our student ministries pastor, as they break down Geoff's recent message in our Next Gen sermon series. Join us today as we discuss what it looks like to stand with the next generation!</p> This week on Digging Deeper, Ross is joined in the studio by Geoff Cocanower, our student ministries pastor, as they break down Geoff's recent message in our Next Gen sermon series. Join us today as we discuss what it looks like to stand with the next generation!

]]> Thu, 12 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2203 11 c34de09ba6dee55ca34a967fb738a788 no Digging Deeper #74: Speak Life <p>This week on Digging Deeper, Chris and Ross are joined by Rochelle, our HopeKids director, to dig into week 2 of our Next Gen series, Speak Life. Listen and dig in with us today!</p> <p>This week on Digging Deeper, Chris and Ross are joined by Rochelle, our HopeKids director, to dig into week 2 of our Next Gen series, Speak Life. Listen and dig in with us today!</p> This week on Digging Deeper, Chris and Ross are joined by Rochelle, our HopeKids director, to dig into week 2 of our Next Gen series, Speak Life. Listen and dig in with us today!

]]> Thu, 05 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000 1888 12 f79a13ee9bc94df36bfaa806aa1abb67 no Digging Deeper #73: See Them <p>Today on Digging Deeper, Ross and Chris are back in the studio to break down the first message of our new series - NextGen: They're Waiting. </p> <p>Today on Digging Deeper, Ross and Chris are back in the studio to break down the first message of our new series - NextGen: They're Waiting. </p> Today on Digging Deeper, Ross and Chris are back in the studio to break down the first message of our new series - NextGen: They're Waiting.

]]> Thu, 26 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2154 13 5678c1a8051c645c29cb5e2e8c94dfdc no Digging Deeper #72: Owning the Mission Together <p>This week on Digging Deeper, Ross and Chris dig into the final message of our RESTORE series called "Owning the Mission Together." Join in today as we discuss how restored people restore people!</p> <p>This week on Digging Deeper, Ross and Chris dig into the final message of our RESTORE series called "Owning the Mission Together." Join in today as we discuss how restored people restore people!</p> This week on Digging Deeper, Ross and Chris dig into the final message of our RESTORE series called "Owning the Mission Together." Join in today as we discuss how restored people restore people!

]]> Thu, 19 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2101 14 ebc581b0ad9a160016b6f113db45320e no Digging Deeper #71: Restore Your Heart <p>This week on Digging Deeper, Chris and Ross are back to break down the 6th message in our RESTORE series called, "Restore Your Heart." Dig deeper with us today!</p> <p>This week on Digging Deeper, Chris and Ross are back to break down the 6th message in our RESTORE series called, "Restore Your Heart." Dig deeper with us today!</p> This week on Digging Deeper, Chris and Ross are back to break down the 6th message in our RESTORE series called, "Restore Your Heart." Dig deeper with us today!

]]> Thu, 12 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2040 15 ad1b4cdd68184f144466709daf21ee89 no Digging Deeper #70: Expanding Your Capacity <p>This week on Digging Deeper, Chris and Ross are joined by Jake to break down Chris's recent message called "Expanding Your Capacity." Join us this week as we continue to dig deeper!</p> <p>This week on Digging Deeper, Chris and Ross are joined by Jake to break down Chris's recent message called "Expanding Your Capacity." Join us this week as we continue to dig deeper!</p> This week on Digging Deeper, Chris and Ross are joined by Jake to break down Chris's recent message called "Expanding Your Capacity." Join us this week as we continue to dig deeper!

]]> Thu, 05 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +0000 1766 16 3443ab1b68d21a9262e83f0c67ca5925 no Digging Deeper #69: Defeating Distractions <p>On this week's episode of Digging Deeper, Chris and Ross dig into pastor Kent's message titled "Defeating Distractions." Listen in today as we continue to explore our RESTORE sermon series together!</p> <p>On this week's episode of Digging Deeper, Chris and Ross dig into pastor Kent's message titled "Defeating Distractions." Listen in today as we continue to explore our RESTORE sermon series together!</p> On this week's episode of Digging Deeper, Chris and Ross dig into pastor Kent's message titled "Defeating Distractions." Listen in today as we continue to explore our RESTORE sermon series together!

]]> Thu, 29 Jan 2026 10:00:00 +0000 1868 17 19ed108cefa40959a8823c66d60dc0c0 no Digging Deeper # 68: Breaking Free from What’s Breaking You <p>Today on Digging Deeper, Chris and Jake sit down to discuss part 3 of our RESTORE series: Breaking Free from What's Breaking You. Listen today and join in the discussion!</p> <p>Today on Digging Deeper, Chris and Jake sit down to discuss part 3 of our RESTORE series: Breaking Free from What's Breaking You. Listen today and join in the discussion!</p> Today on Digging Deeper, Chris and Jake sit down to discuss part 3 of our RESTORE series: Breaking Free from What's Breaking You. Listen today and join in the discussion!

]]> Thu, 22 Jan 2026 10:00:00 +0000 1564 18 a8c7508af574bf9892b48feb2997e90a no Digging Deeper #67: The Four C's That Change Everything <p>On today's episode of Digging Deeper, Chris and Ross sit down to discuss part 2 of our RESTORE sermon series. Listen today and dig deeper with us!</p> <p>On today's episode of Digging Deeper, Chris and Ross sit down to discuss part 2 of our RESTORE sermon series. Listen today and dig deeper with us!</p> On today's episode of Digging Deeper, Chris and Ross sit down to discuss part 2 of our RESTORE sermon series. Listen today and dig deeper with us!

]]> Thu, 15 Jan 2026 10:00:00 +0000 1989 19 5913d3967dac81a4ecc92e0265b92d8f no Digging Deeper #66: Fresh Start, Clear Heart <p>Digging Deeper is back for 2026! Join us for today's episode as Ross and Chris break down the first message of our new RESTORE sermon series.</p> <p>Digging Deeper is back for 2026! Join us for today's episode as Ross and Chris break down the first message of our new RESTORE sermon series.</p> Digging Deeper is back for 2026! Join us for today's episode as Ross and Chris break down the first message of our new RESTORE sermon series.

]]> Thu, 08 Jan 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2067 20 2b9bf90d01c62abb8729e457cc2539ab no Digging Deeper #65: Merry Christmas from Digging Deeper <p>Merry Christmas from Digging Deeper! Whether you're relaxing at home or traveling to see loved ones this Christmas, join us for a quick reading of the Christmas story from Luke 2 and some simple reflections to carry into your Christmas day.</p> <p>Merry Christmas from Digging Deeper! Whether you're relaxing at home or traveling to see loved ones this Christmas, join us for a quick reading of the Christmas story from Luke 2 and some simple reflections to carry into your Christmas day.</p> Merry Christmas from Digging Deeper! Whether you're relaxing at home or traveling to see loved ones this Christmas, join us for a quick reading of the Christmas story from Luke 2 and some simple reflections to carry into your Christmas day.

]]> Thu, 25 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0000 852 21 9b4c46888d67002f9bcbf9ae68dc5430 no Digging Deeper #64: Return to Sender <p>Join us this week on Digging Deeper as we dig into part 2 of our Wishlist called "Return to Sender." Join the discussion as we discuss Pastor Eric's message!</p> <p>Join us this week on Digging Deeper as we dig into part 2 of our Wishlist called "Return to Sender." Join the discussion as we discuss Pastor Eric's message!</p> Join us this week on Digging Deeper as we dig into part 2 of our Wishlist called "Return to Sender." Join the discussion as we discuss Pastor Eric's message!

]]> Thu, 18 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1677 22 faa070607b510b8909c161db2c37055a no Digging Deeper #63: Not What I Ordered <p>Today on Digging Deeper, Ross and Chris sit down to discuss our new Advent sermon series called "Wishlist." Join in today as we talk about some favorite gifts of Christmas past, and discuss God's perfect, unexpected gifts. </p> <p>Today on Digging Deeper, Ross and Chris sit down to discuss our new Advent sermon series called "Wishlist." Join in today as we talk about some favorite gifts of Christmas past, and discuss God's perfect, unexpected gifts. </p> Today on Digging Deeper, Ross and Chris sit down to discuss our new Advent sermon series called "Wishlist." Join in today as we talk about some favorite gifts of Christmas past, and discuss God's perfect, unexpected gifts.

]]> Thu, 11 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1969 23 172a792cf4aaa17a05690ed7267c4a54 no Digging Deeper #62: One Sent <p>Digging Deeper is back! Today we're digging into our final message from the One Matters series. Join us today as we dig into message number 6: One Sent.</p> <p>Digging Deeper is back! Today we're digging into our final message from the One Matters series. Join us today as we dig into message number 6: One Sent.</p> Digging Deeper is back! Today we're digging into our final message from the One Matters series. Join us today as we dig into message number 6: One Sent.

]]> Thu, 04 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1881 24 86a72f02c1c7333d070ec41c5369347a no Digging Deeper #61: One Called <p>Join us this week on Digging Deeper as Chris and Ross sit down to discuss part 4 of One Matters: One Called. Also, we'll be taking a break from the podcast next week for Thanksgiving, and we'll be back the following week with a new episode on Thursday, December 4th!</p> <p>Join us this week on Digging Deeper as Chris and Ross sit down to discuss part 4 of One Matters: One Called. Also, we'll be taking a break from the podcast next week for Thanksgiving, and we'll be back the following week with a new episode on Thursday, December 4th!</p> Join us this week on Digging Deeper as Chris and Ross sit down to discuss part 4 of One Matters: One Called. Also, we'll be taking a break from the podcast next week for Thanksgiving, and we'll be back the following week with a new episode on Thursday, December 4th!

]]> Thu, 20 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1801 25 3cc45bbd65292d82b61e5e76adcb9a71 no Digging Deeper #60: One Worth Everything <p>This week, on our 60th episode of Digging Deeper, Chris and Ross discuss our recent message on generosity called "One Worth Everything." Listen now and dig deeper with us today!</p> <p>This week, on our 60th episode of Digging Deeper, Chris and Ross discuss our recent message on generosity called "One Worth Everything." Listen now and dig deeper with us today!</p> This week, on our 60th episode of Digging Deeper, Chris and Ross discuss our recent message on generosity called "One Worth Everything." Listen now and dig deeper with us today!

]]> Thu, 13 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2242 26 a337d70193546b9ad5ee176fb7bd77e8 no Digging Deeper #59: One Found <p>Today on Digging Deeper, Chris and Ross discuss part 2 of One Matters: One Found. Join us as we dig into Pastor Mark's message on the Lost Coin!</p> <p>Today on Digging Deeper, Chris and Ross discuss part 2 of One Matters: One Found. Join us as we dig into Pastor Mark's message on the Lost Coin!</p> Today on Digging Deeper, Chris and Ross discuss part 2 of One Matters: One Found. Join us as we dig into Pastor Mark's message on the Lost Coin!

]]> Thu, 06 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1738 27 8e1ccc9ed66c70308211455cf53c8379 no Digging Deeper #58: Who's Your One? <p>This week on Digging Deeper Chris and Ross discuss our new One Matters Initiative, as well as the first message in the new One Matters sermon series. Dig Deeper with us today!</p> <p>This week on Digging Deeper Chris and Ross discuss our new One Matters Initiative, as well as the first message in the new One Matters sermon series. Dig Deeper with us today!</p> This week on Digging Deeper Chris and Ross discuss our new One Matters Initiative, as well as the first message in the new One Matters sermon series. Dig Deeper with us today!

]]> Thu, 30 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1928 28 b79ad5eca28a8884990a86bb913884b0 no Digging Deeper #57: Living in the Light <p>This week on Digging Deeper, Chris and Geoff sit down to discuss the conclusion of the Shadows sermon series. Join us today as we dig into Pastor Kent's message called "Living in the Light."</p> <p>This week on Digging Deeper, Chris and Geoff sit down to discuss the conclusion of the Shadows sermon series. Join us today as we dig into Pastor Kent's message called "Living in the Light."</p> This week on Digging Deeper, Chris and Geoff sit down to discuss the conclusion of the Shadows sermon series. Join us today as we dig into Pastor Kent's message called "Living in the Light."

]]> Thu, 23 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2090 29 7296281abd28a72db726259b1ec64adb no Digging Deeper #56: The Shadow of Fear <p>This week on Digging Deeper, Chris and Ross sit down to discuss part 4 of our Shadows series: The Shadow of Fear. Listen in today as the guys break down this sermon on fighting back against fear.</p> <p>This week on Digging Deeper, Chris and Ross sit down to discuss part 4 of our Shadows series: The Shadow of Fear. Listen in today as the guys break down this sermon on fighting back against fear.</p> This week on Digging Deeper, Chris and Ross sit down to discuss part 4 of our Shadows series: The Shadow of Fear. Listen in today as the guys break down this sermon on fighting back against fear.

]]> Thu, 16 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2187 30 95c2a7110b2fc72a8426d2df71bbd42a no Digging Deeper #55: The Shadow of Lies <p>This week on Digging Deeper, Chris is Ross discuss "The Shadow of Lies," the third sermon in our Shadows teaching series. Dig deeper with us today!</p> <p>This week on Digging Deeper, Chris is Ross discuss "The Shadow of Lies," the third sermon in our Shadows teaching series. Dig deeper with us today!</p> This week on Digging Deeper, Chris is Ross discuss "The Shadow of Lies," the third sermon in our Shadows teaching series. Dig deeper with us today!

]]> Thu, 09 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1655 31 148dfc153dc649a5f69671d7716a05d7 no Digging Deeper #54: The Shadow of Shame <p>On this week's episode of Digging Deeper, the guys discuss part 2 of our Shadows series titled "The Shadow of Shame."</p><p><br></p><p>They also discuss our current 28 Days of Prayer guide that was handed out on Sunday. If you would like a digital copy to follow along, you can find one here: <a href="https://hope4thefamily.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/28-Days-of-Prayer-1.pdf" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://hope4thefamily.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/28-Days-of-Prayer-1.pdf</a></p> <p>On this week's episode of Digging Deeper, the guys discuss part 2 of our Shadows series titled "The Shadow of Shame."</p><p><br></p><p>They also discuss our current 28 Days of Prayer guide that was handed out on Sunday. If you would like a digital copy to follow along, you can find one here: <a href="https://hope4thefamily.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/28-Days-of-Prayer-1.pdf" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://hope4thefamily.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/28-Days-of-Prayer-1.pdf</a></p> On this week's episode of Digging Deeper, the guys discuss part 2 of our Shadows series titled "The Shadow of Shame."


They also discuss our current 28 Days of Prayer guide that was handed out on Sunday. If you would like a digital copy to follow along, you can find one here: https://hope4thefamily.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/28-Days-of-Prayer-1.pdf

]]> Thu, 02 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2083 32 6b0ca88d97c5c1830ab4ed8343262ce3 no Digging Deeper #53: Name Your Shadow <p>On this episode of Digging Deeper, Chris and Ross discuss the first message of our new fall sermon series called "Shadows." Listen today, and join us as we discuss the process of naming our shadows.</p> <p>On this episode of Digging Deeper, Chris and Ross discuss the first message of our new fall sermon series called "Shadows." Listen today, and join us as we discuss the process of naming our shadows.</p> On this episode of Digging Deeper, Chris and Ross discuss the first message of our new fall sermon series called "Shadows." Listen today, and join us as we discuss the process of naming our shadows.

]]> Thu, 25 Sep 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2098 33 69471ba3fc83a6c66c358bd7f15197c3 no Digging Deeper #52: Building Resilience <p>This week on Digging Deeper, Chris and Ross discuss guest speaker John Opalewski's sermon on Building Resilience from the Inside Out. Dig deeper with us today!</p> <p>This week on Digging Deeper, Chris and Ross discuss guest speaker John Opalewski's sermon on Building Resilience from the Inside Out. Dig deeper with us today!</p> This week on Digging Deeper, Chris and Ross discuss guest speaker John Opalewski's sermon on Building Resilience from the Inside Out. Dig deeper with us today!

]]> Thu, 18 Sep 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1673 34 3af136d9635a0bbcad7025737492bde5 no Digging Deeper #51: Hungry for More <p>On this week's episode of Digging Deeper, Chris and Ross sit down to discuss our recent sermon on fasting titled "Hungry for More." Listen today as we dig into the concept of prayer and fasting together!</p> <p>On this week's episode of Digging Deeper, Chris and Ross sit down to discuss our recent sermon on fasting titled "Hungry for More." Listen today as we dig into the concept of prayer and fasting together!</p> On this week's episode of Digging Deeper, Chris and Ross sit down to discuss our recent sermon on fasting titled "Hungry for More." Listen today as we dig into the concept of prayer and fasting together!

]]> Thu, 11 Sep 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1854 35 2dd99b2cbe35f9231c3186117ebb4d6f no Digging Deeper #50: A Conversation with Pastor Mark <p>For our 50th episode of Digging Deeper, we’re joined by Pastor Mark Wilson for a discussion focused on Pastor Chris’s message titled “Life Together” and what's coming next around Hope.</p> <p>For our 50th episode of Digging Deeper, we’re joined by Pastor Mark Wilson for a discussion focused on Pastor Chris’s message titled “Life Together” and what's coming next around Hope.</p> For our 50th episode of Digging Deeper, we’re joined by Pastor Mark Wilson for a discussion focused on Pastor Chris’s message titled “Life Together” and what's coming next around Hope.

]]> Thu, 04 Sep 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1930 36 97bf213f717413240a68d1bb2ee47036 no Digging Deeper #49: The Invitation <p>This week on Digging Deeper, Chris and Ross discuss the first message of our 2-part series titled "The Jesus Way."</p> <p>This week on Digging Deeper, Chris and Ross discuss the first message of our 2-part series titled "The Jesus Way."</p> This week on Digging Deeper, Chris and Ross discuss the first message of our 2-part series titled "The Jesus Way."

]]> Thu, 28 Aug 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1716 37 4e1ac4c4ece4704964d0fbbbafeb505f no Digging Deeper #48: This Is Us <p>This week on Digging Deeper, Chris and Ross sit down to discuss our recent outdoor baptism service, and Sunday's "This Is Us" message about who we're called to be as a church. Dig Deeper with us today!</p> <p>This week on Digging Deeper, Chris and Ross sit down to discuss our recent outdoor baptism service, and Sunday's "This Is Us" message about who we're called to be as a church. Dig Deeper with us today!</p> This week on Digging Deeper, Chris and Ross sit down to discuss our recent outdoor baptism service, and Sunday's "This Is Us" message about who we're called to be as a church. Dig Deeper with us today!

]]> Thu, 21 Aug 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1939 38 97374c89072e21236217040301e9fe14 no Digging Deeper #47: Mission Driven Detours <p>This week on Digging Deeper, Chris and Ross are back in the studio to discuss Pastor Mark and Missy Brown's final message of our summer Detours series titled "Mission Driven Detours."</p> <p>This week on Digging Deeper, Chris and Ross are back in the studio to discuss Pastor Mark and Missy Brown's final message of our summer Detours series titled "Mission Driven Detours."</p> This week on Digging Deeper, Chris and Ross are back in the studio to discuss Pastor Mark and Missy Brown's final message of our summer Detours series titled "Mission Driven Detours."

]]> Thu, 14 Aug 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1807 39 1b831632d35c443bc0a2d58954e86952 no Digging Deeper #46: Dealing with Dead Ends <p>This week on Digging Deeper, Chris and Ross discuss part 5 of our Detours series. Listen today and join in the discussion about the "dead end" the Israelites faced at the Red Sea.</p> <p>This week on Digging Deeper, Chris and Ross discuss part 5 of our Detours series. Listen today and join in the discussion about the "dead end" the Israelites faced at the Red Sea.</p> This week on Digging Deeper, Chris and Ross discuss part 5 of our Detours series. Listen today and join in the discussion about the "dead end" the Israelites faced at the Red Sea.

]]> Thu, 31 Jul 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1854 40 5e4ab51f4e3a364d1d5f6f95dbdddff1 no Digging Deeper #45: A Conversation with Aaron and Bobbie Howley <p>On today's episode, Chris and Ross are joined by Aaron and Bobbie Howley, two of Hope's supported missionaries. Aaron and Bobbie have been serving in missions since 2012, and they're about to embark on a new chapter in their mission work. Listen today as we discuss how God has used various detours in their lives to put them in the right places at the right times.</p> <p>On today's episode, Chris and Ross are joined by Aaron and Bobbie Howley, two of Hope's supported missionaries. Aaron and Bobbie have been serving in missions since 2012, and they're about to embark on a new chapter in their mission work. Listen today as we discuss how God has used various detours in their lives to put them in the right places at the right times.</p> On today's episode, Chris and Ross are joined by Aaron and Bobbie Howley, two of Hope's supported missionaries. Aaron and Bobbie have been serving in missions since 2012, and they're about to embark on a new chapter in their mission work. Listen today as we discuss how God has used various detours in their lives to put them in the right places at the right times.

]]> Thu, 24 Jul 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2023 41 951a5d4d95d5fd40adfdf65b91f9d143 no Digging Deeper #44: Navigating Life's Roadblocks <p>Today on Digging Deeper, Chris is back in the studio for a conversation about part 3 of our summer series called "Detours." Listen in today as we discuss how to navigate life's roadblocks!</p> <p>Today on Digging Deeper, Chris is back in the studio for a conversation about part 3 of our summer series called "Detours." Listen in today as we discuss how to navigate life's roadblocks!</p> Today on Digging Deeper, Chris is back in the studio for a conversation about part 3 of our summer series called "Detours." Listen in today as we discuss how to navigate life's roadblocks!

]]> Thu, 17 Jul 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1834 42 7aba711385c508ea3f81fa6afe5636bf no Digging Deeper #43: Camps, Mission Trips, and Detours - A Conversation with Geoff Cocanower <p>This week on Digging Deeper, Ross sits down with Geoff Cocanower to discuss our recent student camps, and upcoming student mission trip, and part 1 of our new Detours sermon series. Listen today and dig deeper with us!</p> <p>This week on Digging Deeper, Ross sits down with Geoff Cocanower to discuss our recent student camps, and upcoming student mission trip, and part 1 of our new Detours sermon series. Listen today and dig deeper with us!</p> This week on Digging Deeper, Ross sits down with Geoff Cocanower to discuss our recent student camps, and upcoming student mission trip, and part 1 of our new Detours sermon series. Listen today and dig deeper with us!

]]> Thu, 03 Jul 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2603 43 6b89878929b9bc34f1c7fa649d50ec14 no Digging Deeper #42: Have the Conversation <p>On today's episode of Digging Deeper, Ross and Chris discuss Pastor Kent's message about Proverbs 15 and the importance of having difficult conversations. Listen today and dig into the sermon with us!</p> <p>On today's episode of Digging Deeper, Ross and Chris discuss Pastor Kent's message about Proverbs 15 and the importance of having difficult conversations. Listen today and dig into the sermon with us!</p> On today's episode of Digging Deeper, Ross and Chris discuss Pastor Kent's message about Proverbs 15 and the importance of having difficult conversations. Listen today and dig into the sermon with us!

]]> Thu, 26 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1982 44 e2fb9fd6a1fb9fd4c72b808919e0db18 no Digging Deeper #41: A Conversation with Rylan Lochmueller <p>Today on Digging Deeper, Ross and Chris are joined by Rylan Lochmueller, Hope's ministry resident. Listen today as the guys discuss our Father's Day message on the Prodigal Son.</p> <p>Today on Digging Deeper, Ross and Chris are joined by Rylan Lochmueller, Hope's ministry resident. Listen today as the guys discuss our Father's Day message on the Prodigal Son.</p> Today on Digging Deeper, Ross and Chris are joined by Rylan Lochmueller, Hope's ministry resident. Listen today as the guys discuss our Father's Day message on the Prodigal Son.

]]> Thu, 19 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2529 45 76e031883bf0744b23108121b53bdc93 no Digging Deeper #40: Intern Invasion <p>On today's episode of Digging Deeper, Ross is joined in the studio by our two summer interns for 2025: Mack Baker and Lucas Linder. Join us today to learn more about how Mack and Lucas will be serving this summer, and to dig into the final sermon of our Catching Fire sermon series.</p> <p>On today's episode of Digging Deeper, Ross is joined in the studio by our two summer interns for 2025: Mack Baker and Lucas Linder. Join us today to learn more about how Mack and Lucas will be serving this summer, and to dig into the final sermon of our Catching Fire sermon series.</p> On today's episode of Digging Deeper, Ross is joined in the studio by our two summer interns for 2025: Mack Baker and Lucas Linder. Join us today to learn more about how Mack and Lucas will be serving this summer, and to dig into the final sermon of our Catching Fire sermon series.

]]> Thu, 12 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2498 46 e9e7abfcf4858a4797880e16e7bb29f9 no Digging Deeper #39: Breaking Chains, a Conversation with Eric Harbin <p>On today's episode of Digging Deeper, Chris and Ross sit down with Eric Harbin, Hope's Pastor of Engagement and Young Adults. Eric joins the conversation as we dig into part 4 of our "Catching Fire" series titled "Breaking Chains."</p> <p>On today's episode of Digging Deeper, Chris and Ross sit down with Eric Harbin, Hope's Pastor of Engagement and Young Adults. Eric joins the conversation as we dig into part 4 of our "Catching Fire" series titled "Breaking Chains."</p> On today's episode of Digging Deeper, Chris and Ross sit down with Eric Harbin, Hope's Pastor of Engagement and Young Adults. Eric joins the conversation as we dig into part 4 of our "Catching Fire" series titled "Breaking Chains."

]]> Thu, 05 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2649 47 77ff1d3827173d3a5a4874757624e5b6 no Digging Deeper #38: Wrecked and Ready <p>On this week's episode of Digging Deeper, the guys discuss part 3 of our "Catching Fire" series. Join us today for a discussion about Saul/Paul, divine redirections, and how our past can be part of our purpose.</p> <p>On this week's episode of Digging Deeper, the guys discuss part 3 of our "Catching Fire" series. Join us today for a discussion about Saul/Paul, divine redirections, and how our past can be part of our purpose.</p> On this week's episode of Digging Deeper, the guys discuss part 3 of our "Catching Fire" series. Join us today for a discussion about Saul/Paul, divine redirections, and how our past can be part of our purpose.

]]> Thu, 29 May 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2496 48 410ed13ce38f26c33edcdc008ebd6308 no Digging Deeper #37: Bold and Unshaken <p>On this week's episode of Digging Deeper, the guys sit down to discuss part 2 of our "Catching Fire" series. Join us today as we dig into what it means to be bold through the power of the Spirit.</p> <p>On this week's episode of Digging Deeper, the guys sit down to discuss part 2 of our "Catching Fire" series. Join us today as we dig into what it means to be bold through the power of the Spirit.</p> On this week's episode of Digging Deeper, the guys sit down to discuss part 2 of our "Catching Fire" series. Join us today as we dig into what it means to be bold through the power of the Spirit.

]]> Thu, 22 May 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1817 49 101f99495704ace2159f01deb4701998 no Digging Deeper #36: When the Fire Falls <p>Digging Deeper is back this week with a discussion about part 1 of our new series called "Catching Fire." Listen in as the guys dig into this first message about the coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost. </p> <p>Digging Deeper is back this week with a discussion about part 1 of our new series called "Catching Fire." Listen in as the guys dig into this first message about the coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost. </p> Digging Deeper is back this week with a discussion about part 1 of our new series called "Catching Fire." Listen in as the guys dig into this first message about the coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost.

]]> Thu, 15 May 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2105 50 0fe0605e49b0686f03e6bf2139b29451 no Digging Deeper #35: A Tale of Three Tombs <p>On today's podcast, Ross and Chris sit down to discuss part 1 of our post-Easter mini-series: A Tale of Three Tombs. Listen today and dig deeper into the sermon with us!</p> <p>On today's podcast, Ross and Chris sit down to discuss part 1 of our post-Easter mini-series: A Tale of Three Tombs. Listen today and dig deeper into the sermon with us!</p> On today's podcast, Ross and Chris sit down to discuss part 1 of our post-Easter mini-series: A Tale of Three Tombs. Listen today and dig deeper into the sermon with us!

]]> Thu, 01 May 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1686 51 bc043eaae81dd7e7d0028269eef01415 no Digging Deeper #34 - The Empty Tomb Changes Everything <p>On this week's episode of Digging Deeper, the guys discuss our Easter Sunday message and the conclusion of the "Doubt It" series. Join us as we explore the way that Christ's empty tomb changes everything.</p> <p>On this week's episode of Digging Deeper, the guys discuss our Easter Sunday message and the conclusion of the "Doubt It" series. Join us as we explore the way that Christ's empty tomb changes everything.</p> On this week's episode of Digging Deeper, the guys discuss our Easter Sunday message and the conclusion of the "Doubt It" series. Join us as we explore the way that Christ's empty tomb changes everything.

]]> Thu, 24 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1316 52 65454681a7500be55ec1278e7d2beefd no Digging Deeper #33: From Doubt to Decision <p>On this week's episode of Digging Deeper, Chris and Ross discuss part 5 of our "Doubt It" series. Listen today as they dig into the story of "Doubting Thomas" and what we can learn from his encounter with the resurrected Christ.</p> <p>On this week's episode of Digging Deeper, Chris and Ross discuss part 5 of our "Doubt It" series. Listen today as they dig into the story of "Doubting Thomas" and what we can learn from his encounter with the resurrected Christ.</p> On this week's episode of Digging Deeper, Chris and Ross discuss part 5 of our "Doubt It" series. Listen today as they dig into the story of "Doubting Thomas" and what we can learn from his encounter with the resurrected Christ.

]]> Thu, 17 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2205 53 14c4a022217da274b08a549933dc5954 no Digging Deeper #32: Finding Faith Through Pain <p>On this week's episode of Digging Deeper, Ross and Chris sit down to discuss part 4 of our "Doubt It" sermon series. Join us today as we explore what it means to find faith in the midst of pain.</p> <p>On this week's episode of Digging Deeper, Ross and Chris sit down to discuss part 4 of our "Doubt It" sermon series. Join us today as we explore what it means to find faith in the midst of pain.</p> On this week's episode of Digging Deeper, Ross and Chris sit down to discuss part 4 of our "Doubt It" sermon series. Join us today as we explore what it means to find faith in the midst of pain.

]]> Thu, 10 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2097 54 1cdfca441918ceb061534e47081796bb no Digging Deeper #31: When God Seems Silent Chris Kuntz, Jake Burkle <p>On today’s episode of Digging Deeper, Chris and Jake dig into week 2 of our Doubt It series, "When God seems Silent".</p> <p>On today’s episode of Digging Deeper, Chris and Jake dig into week 2 of our Doubt It series, "When God seems Silent".</p> On today’s episode of Digging Deeper, Chris and Jake dig into week 2 of our Doubt It series, "When God seems Silent".

]]> Thu, 27 Mar 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2043 55 8933ad51f50e7af30393421b07b93856 no Digging Deeper #30: Permission to Question <p>This week on Digging Deeper, the guys reflect on last Sunday's baptism service, and dig into the first message of our new series called "Doubt It." </p> <p>This week on Digging Deeper, the guys reflect on last Sunday's baptism service, and dig into the first message of our new series called "Doubt It." </p> This week on Digging Deeper, the guys reflect on last Sunday's baptism service, and dig into the first message of our new series called "Doubt It."

]]> Thu, 20 Mar 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2278 56 dbbe9b50485c34c0e6e53097e2e843f8 no Digging Deeper #29: A Journey...or a Destination <p>In today's episode of Digging Deeper, Chris and Ross discuss Sunday's message about Philip and the Ethiopian, and Philip's willingness to say "yes" when the Spirit said "go." Join us today as we dig deeper into this great message from Pastor Kent!</p> <p>In today's episode of Digging Deeper, Chris and Ross discuss Sunday's message about Philip and the Ethiopian, and Philip's willingness to say "yes" when the Spirit said "go." Join us today as we dig deeper into this great message from Pastor Kent!</p> In today's episode of Digging Deeper, Chris and Ross discuss Sunday's message about Philip and the Ethiopian, and Philip's willingness to say "yes" when the Spirit said "go." Join us today as we dig deeper into this great message from Pastor Kent!

]]> Thu, 13 Mar 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1933 57 c9aa4325632c2c808bf3b1c95fcbf114 no Digging Deeper #28: Learning to Lament - A conversation with Brett McBride <p>In this week's episode of Digging Deeper, Brett McBride joins the conversation as we dig into Sunday's message on the process of Lament.</p><p><br></p><p>If you'd like to explore some more lament Psalms on your own, check out these Psalms to get started: Psalm 6, 10, 13, 17, 22, 25, 30, 31, 69, 73, 86, 88, 102</p> <p>In this week's episode of Digging Deeper, Brett McBride joins the conversation as we dig into Sunday's message on the process of Lament.</p><p><br></p><p>If you'd like to explore some more lament Psalms on your own, check out these Psalms to get started: Psalm 6, 10, 13, 17, 22, 25, 30, 31, 69, 73, 86, 88, 102</p> In this week's episode of Digging Deeper, Brett McBride joins the conversation as we dig into Sunday's message on the process of Lament.


If you'd like to explore some more lament Psalms on your own, check out these Psalms to get started: Psalm 6, 10, 13, 17, 22, 25, 30, 31, 69, 73, 86, 88, 102

]]> Thu, 06 Mar 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2355 58 eedf796c042fd3e882d93b453270deb7 no Digging Deeper #27: Walking In Your True Identity <p>On today's episode of Digging Deeper, Pastor Chris discusses the final week of the "Identity Revealed" series. Join the conversation as we examine Scripture's teachings about our true identity in Christ.</p> <p>On today's episode of Digging Deeper, Pastor Chris discusses the final week of the "Identity Revealed" series. Join the conversation as we examine Scripture's teachings about our true identity in Christ.</p> On today's episode of Digging Deeper, Pastor Chris discusses the final week of the "Identity Revealed" series. Join the conversation as we examine Scripture's teachings about our true identity in Christ.

]]> Thu, 27 Feb 2025 10:00:00 +0000 879 59 73caf2aabc850cc17ae5669528c5a240 no Digging Deeper #26: Shatter the Lies <p>On today's episode of Digging Deeper, Chris and Ross sit down to discuss part 2 of our "Identity Revealed" series. Join the conversation today as we dig into so practical ways to combat the lies of the enemy with Scripture.</p> <p>On today's episode of Digging Deeper, Chris and Ross sit down to discuss part 2 of our "Identity Revealed" series. Join the conversation today as we dig into so practical ways to combat the lies of the enemy with Scripture.</p> On today's episode of Digging Deeper, Chris and Ross sit down to discuss part 2 of our "Identity Revealed" series. Join the conversation today as we dig into so practical ways to combat the lies of the enemy with Scripture.

]]> Sun, 23 Feb 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1939 60 53afd72aabb31973d9b33aec72e1c169 no Digging Deeper #25: Identity Revealed <p>In today's episode of Digging Deeper, Chris and Ross dig into message one of our new series titled "Identity Revealed." Join the discussion today as we examine what it looks like to live out our true identity in Christ.</p> <p>In today's episode of Digging Deeper, Chris and Ross dig into message one of our new series titled "Identity Revealed." Join the discussion today as we examine what it looks like to live out our true identity in Christ.</p> In today's episode of Digging Deeper, Chris and Ross dig into message one of our new series titled "Identity Revealed." Join the discussion today as we examine what it looks like to live out our true identity in Christ.

]]> Thu, 13 Feb 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1917 61 f5908e5a2c614a78d103e32a1b45cee9 no Digging Deeper #24: No Options, a Conversation with Ken and Sharlene Honegger <p>On this episode of Digging Deeper, the guys sit down with Ken and Sharlene Honegger to discuss all things marriage! Join the conversation as we dig into the final message of our series "REFOCUS."</p> <p>On this episode of Digging Deeper, the guys sit down with Ken and Sharlene Honegger to discuss all things marriage! Join the conversation as we dig into the final message of our series "REFOCUS."</p> On this episode of Digging Deeper, the guys sit down with Ken and Sharlene Honegger to discuss all things marriage! Join the conversation as we dig into the final message of our series "REFOCUS."

]]> Thu, 06 Feb 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2394 62 80f326ad78e7885e21093fb75c7062b3 no Digging Deeper #23: Relation(ships), a conversation with Kent Koteskey <p>On this week's episode of Digging Deeper, Chris and Ross sit down with Kent Koteskey, our Executive Pastor here at HMC. Join us today as we dig into Pastor Chris's message about God's plan for our relationships!</p> <p>On this week's episode of Digging Deeper, Chris and Ross sit down with Kent Koteskey, our Executive Pastor here at HMC. Join us today as we dig into Pastor Chris's message about God's plan for our relationships!</p> On this week's episode of Digging Deeper, Chris and Ross sit down with Kent Koteskey, our Executive Pastor here at HMC. Join us today as we dig into Pastor Chris's message about God's plan for our relationships!

]]> Thu, 30 Jan 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1694 63 2ed60747ff3b91d801dfd55a6c848cd8 no Digging Deeper #22: Money matters with Jordan Arnold <p>On this week's episode of Digging Deeper, Chris and Ross sit down with Jordan Arnold to discuss honoring God with our finances. Join us today as we dig into part 3 of our "Refocus" series!</p> <p>On this week's episode of Digging Deeper, Chris and Ross sit down with Jordan Arnold to discuss honoring God with our finances. Join us today as we dig into part 3 of our "Refocus" series!</p> On this week's episode of Digging Deeper, Chris and Ross sit down with Jordan Arnold to discuss honoring God with our finances. Join us today as we dig into part 3 of our "Refocus" series!

]]> Thu, 23 Jan 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1991 64 b3b32c62e017725d60964704c353ced4 no Digging Deeper #21: Seek Wisdom <p>On this episode of Digging Deeper, Chris and Jake Burkle sit down to discuss part 2 of our New Year's series: Refocus. Join in today as we look at what it means to seek wisdom in the new year.</p> <p>On this episode of Digging Deeper, Chris and Jake Burkle sit down to discuss part 2 of our New Year's series: Refocus. Join in today as we look at what it means to seek wisdom in the new year.</p> On this episode of Digging Deeper, Chris and Jake Burkle sit down to discuss part 2 of our New Year's series: Refocus. Join in today as we look at what it means to seek wisdom in the new year.

]]> Thu, 16 Jan 2025 10:00:00 +0000 717 65 fcd2d927be83dde2fd419dda198f84e8 no Digging Deeper #20: Refocusing in the New Year <p>Welcome to 2025! Digging Deeper is back to our weekly schedule, and this week Chris and Ross sit down to discuss our January sermon series called "Refocus."</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, the guys mentioned a new Bible study resource available to Hope Church called RightNow Media. If you're interested in accessing over 20,000 Bible study resources for free, click here to get started: <a href="https://app.rightnowmedia.org/join/HopeMC" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://app.rightnowmedia.org/join/HopeMC</a></p> <p>Welcome to 2025! Digging Deeper is back to our weekly schedule, and this week Chris and Ross sit down to discuss our January sermon series called "Refocus."</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, the guys mentioned a new Bible study resource available to Hope Church called RightNow Media. If you're interested in accessing over 20,000 Bible study resources for free, click here to get started: <a href="https://app.rightnowmedia.org/join/HopeMC" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://app.rightnowmedia.org/join/HopeMC</a></p> Welcome to 2025! Digging Deeper is back to our weekly schedule, and this week Chris and Ross sit down to discuss our January sermon series called "Refocus."


In this episode, the guys mentioned a new Bible study resource available to Hope Church called RightNow Media. If you're interested in accessing over 20,000 Bible study resources for free, click here to get started: https://app.rightnowmedia.org/join/HopeMC

]]> Thu, 09 Jan 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1483 66 fa85c8f32b028c8aa8e351ce9718e71b no Digging Deeper #19: The Promise of the Light <p>On this week's episode of Digging Deeper, Chris and Ross discuss week 2 of our Advent series, "The Light." This will be our last episode of Digging Deeper for 2024, and we can't wait to be back with you again in 2025 starting on January 9th!</p> <p>On this week's episode of Digging Deeper, Chris and Ross discuss week 2 of our Advent series, "The Light." This will be our last episode of Digging Deeper for 2024, and we can't wait to be back with you again in 2025 starting on January 9th!</p> On this week's episode of Digging Deeper, Chris and Ross discuss week 2 of our Advent series, "The Light." This will be our last episode of Digging Deeper for 2024, and we can't wait to be back with you again in 2025 starting on January 9th!

]]> Thu, 19 Dec 2024 10:00:00 +0000 1502 67 707c20e8d275289aa90a6df7d1c1de0e no Digging Deeper #18: The Light, a conversation with Jake Burkle <p>In today's episode, Chris and Ross sit down with Jake Burkle to discuss the first message of our new Advent series. Jake has been leading worship at our North Campus for a few years, and just recently joined our team full-time to serve as the Associate Worship Pastor at Main Campus. Join us today as we discuss Jesus' claim to be the "Light of the World."</p> <p>In today's episode, Chris and Ross sit down with Jake Burkle to discuss the first message of our new Advent series. Jake has been leading worship at our North Campus for a few years, and just recently joined our team full-time to serve as the Associate Worship Pastor at Main Campus. Join us today as we discuss Jesus' claim to be the "Light of the World."</p> In today's episode, Chris and Ross sit down with Jake Burkle to discuss the first message of our new Advent series. Jake has been leading worship at our North Campus for a few years, and just recently joined our team full-time to serve as the Associate Worship Pastor at Main Campus. Join us today as we discuss Jesus' claim to be the "Light of the World."

]]> Thu, 12 Dec 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2141 68 728753f3f79fa5a5a4adf4b14946a0a7 no Digging Deeper #17: Flaming Foliage and Excessive Excuses <p>On today's episode of Digging Deeper, the guys discuss Pastor Kent's message on Moses's encounter with God at the burning bush.</p><p> </p> <p>On today's episode of Digging Deeper, the guys discuss Pastor Kent's message on Moses's encounter with God at the burning bush.</p><p> </p> On today's episode of Digging Deeper, the guys discuss Pastor Kent's message on Moses's encounter with God at the burning bush.

]]> Thu, 05 Dec 2024 10:00:00 +0000 1437 69 3c97b8e3eab4a2a2feb28abf6b006bbf no Digging Deeper #16: Living 24/6 <p>On this episode of Digging Deeper, Chris and Ross sit down to discuss all things Thanksgiving, and the conclusion of our "Unhurried" series. Join us as we dig into Sunday's message about the importance of Sabbath.</p> <p>On this episode of Digging Deeper, Chris and Ross sit down to discuss all things Thanksgiving, and the conclusion of our "Unhurried" series. Join us as we dig into Sunday's message about the importance of Sabbath.</p> On this episode of Digging Deeper, Chris and Ross sit down to discuss all things Thanksgiving, and the conclusion of our "Unhurried" series. Join us as we dig into Sunday's message about the importance of Sabbath.

]]> Thu, 28 Nov 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2013 70 8836231f310b22675e1fd32f2cd75f3a no Digging Deeper #15: Pursuing Simplicity with Marty and Jill Lehman <p>This week on Digging Deeper, Chris and Ross sit down with Marty and Jill Lehman. Marty and Jill are supported missionaries from HMC who are serving in Asia Pacific, but they've been back in the area on furlough for part of 2024. Join us as we discuss their current and upcoming ministry work, and dig into part 3 of our "Unhurried" series.</p> <p>This week on Digging Deeper, Chris and Ross sit down with Marty and Jill Lehman. Marty and Jill are supported missionaries from HMC who are serving in Asia Pacific, but they've been back in the area on furlough for part of 2024. Join us as we discuss their current and upcoming ministry work, and dig into part 3 of our "Unhurried" series.</p> This week on Digging Deeper, Chris and Ross sit down with Marty and Jill Lehman. Marty and Jill are supported missionaries from HMC who are serving in Asia Pacific, but they've been back in the area on furlough for part of 2024. Join us as we discuss their current and upcoming ministry work, and dig into part 3 of our "Unhurried" series.

]]> Thu, 21 Nov 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2058 71 ab09ad54a8e19dab549cc7bc04901541 no Digging Deeper #14: Putting Down Our Phones with Nate Soares <p>This week on Digging Deeper, Chris and Ross sit down with Nate Soares (one of our BU@HMC students) to discuss week 2 of our new "Unhurried" series. Join us as we seek to slow down and dig into the practices of silence and solitude. </p> <p>This week on Digging Deeper, Chris and Ross sit down with Nate Soares (one of our BU@HMC students) to discuss week 2 of our new "Unhurried" series. Join us as we seek to slow down and dig into the practices of silence and solitude. </p> This week on Digging Deeper, Chris and Ross sit down with Nate Soares (one of our BU@HMC students) to discuss week 2 of our new "Unhurried" series. Join us as we seek to slow down and dig into the practices of silence and solitude.

]]> Thu, 14 Nov 2024 10:00:00 +0000 1786 72 a07c9087a1e2e0f9fa82cc6fc200f317 no Digging Deeper #13: Eliminating Hurry with LuAnn Fulton <p>On today's episode of Digging Deeper, we welcome LuAnn Fulton to the studio for a discussion about our new series: Unhurried. LuAnn has been a part of Hope Church for nearly two decades, and she's a passionate author and speaker who loves helping people see what it means to have a daily relationship with Jesus. If you're interested in hearing more from LuAnn, you can find her blog "The Image Seeker" at: <a href="theimageseeker.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">theimageseeker.blogspot.com</a></p> <p>On today's episode of Digging Deeper, we welcome LuAnn Fulton to the studio for a discussion about our new series: Unhurried. LuAnn has been a part of Hope Church for nearly two decades, and she's a passionate author and speaker who loves helping people see what it means to have a daily relationship with Jesus. If you're interested in hearing more from LuAnn, you can find her blog "The Image Seeker" at: <a href="theimageseeker.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">theimageseeker.blogspot.com</a></p> On today's episode of Digging Deeper, we welcome LuAnn Fulton to the studio for a discussion about our new series: Unhurried. LuAnn has been a part of Hope Church for nearly two decades, and she's a passionate author and speaker who loves helping people see what it means to have a daily relationship with Jesus. If you're interested in hearing more from LuAnn, you can find her blog "The Image Seeker" at: theimageseeker.blogspot.com

]]> Thu, 07 Nov 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2062 73 0092557a83fd5aed0ed1c0265411c2ea no Digging Deeper #12: A Legacy of Faith <p>This week on Digging Deeper, Chris and Ross are both back in the studio to discuss Sunday's message on Paul's legacy of faith, and how we can begin to leave a legacy in our own lives.</p> <p>This week on Digging Deeper, Chris and Ross are both back in the studio to discuss Sunday's message on Paul's legacy of faith, and how we can begin to leave a legacy in our own lives.</p> This week on Digging Deeper, Chris and Ross are both back in the studio to discuss Sunday's message on Paul's legacy of faith, and how we can begin to leave a legacy in our own lives.

]]> Thu, 31 Oct 2024 10:00:00 +0000 1411 74 4be20a938ffbf64027611d0336433d07 no Digging Deeper #11: Forgiveness when it seems impossible. <p>On this episode of Digging Deeper, we examine how we can find forgiveness even when it seems impossible.</p> <p>On this episode of Digging Deeper, we examine how we can find forgiveness even when it seems impossible.</p> On this episode of Digging Deeper, we examine how we can find forgiveness even when it seems impossible.

]]> Thu, 24 Oct 2024 10:00:00 +0000 833 75 f8ea8c302aa01a063f3e6b7eb1099769 no Digging Deeper #10: People of Peace <p>In today's episode of Digging Deeper, Chris is back in the studio, and the guys discuss the final message in our series "The Way of Jesus in Public Spaces." </p> <p>In today's episode of Digging Deeper, Chris is back in the studio, and the guys discuss the final message in our series "The Way of Jesus in Public Spaces." </p> In today's episode of Digging Deeper, Chris is back in the studio, and the guys discuss the final message in our series "The Way of Jesus in Public Spaces."

]]> Thu, 17 Oct 2024 10:00:00 +0000 1202 76 169cc310f6d4eb575d72708cba727376 no Digging Deeper #9: Politics, Student Ministry, and a Call to Greece - A Conversation with Geoff C. <p>Today on Digging Deeper, Ross sits down with Geoff Cocanower, our High School Pastor, to talk about week 3 of The Way of Jesus in Public Spaces. They also check with with Chris as he finishes up his New Testament tour of Greece!</p> <p>Today on Digging Deeper, Ross sits down with Geoff Cocanower, our High School Pastor, to talk about week 3 of The Way of Jesus in Public Spaces. They also check with with Chris as he finishes up his New Testament tour of Greece!</p> Today on Digging Deeper, Ross sits down with Geoff Cocanower, our High School Pastor, to talk about week 3 of The Way of Jesus in Public Spaces. They also check with with Chris as he finishes up his New Testament tour of Greece!

]]> Thu, 10 Oct 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2276 77 29eea93f6c0611bbbc2f095abaa342db no Digging Deeper #8: An Interview with Summer Intern Ben Gerig <p>Today's episode of Digging Deeper will be a little different! Chris is traveling in Greece with a group from Hope, so we wanted to share an interview that we recorded a few months back with one of our summer interns, Ben Gerig. Ben has interned at Hope for two summers, and his internships were made possible through our Year End Project giving. We've loved having been as an intern here at Hope, and we hope you enjoy this conversation about his experiences!</p> <p>Today's episode of Digging Deeper will be a little different! Chris is traveling in Greece with a group from Hope, so we wanted to share an interview that we recorded a few months back with one of our summer interns, Ben Gerig. Ben has interned at Hope for two summers, and his internships were made possible through our Year End Project giving. We've loved having been as an intern here at Hope, and we hope you enjoy this conversation about his experiences!</p> Today's episode of Digging Deeper will be a little different! Chris is traveling in Greece with a group from Hope, so we wanted to share an interview that we recorded a few months back with one of our summer interns, Ben Gerig. Ben has interned at Hope for two summers, and his internships were made possible through our Year End Project giving. We've loved having been as an intern here at Hope, and we hope you enjoy this conversation about his experiences!

]]> Thu, 03 Oct 2024 10:00:00 +0000 1123 78 e8877a62a3985042b1a677187cb9a648 no Digging Deeper #7: Haggis, Accents, and Politics - A Conversation with Rob MacNeill <p>On today's episode of Digging Deeper, Chris and Ross sit down with Rob MacNeill to discuss the first week of our new sermon series, "The Way of Jesus in Public Spaces."</p> <p>On today's episode of Digging Deeper, Chris and Ross sit down with Rob MacNeill to discuss the first week of our new sermon series, "The Way of Jesus in Public Spaces."</p> On today's episode of Digging Deeper, Chris and Ross sit down with Rob MacNeill to discuss the first week of our new sermon series, "The Way of Jesus in Public Spaces."

]]> Thu, 26 Sep 2024 10:00:00 +0000 1778 79 ec5d46bbcfd63e7c4cf6c9be3359b94c no Digging Deeper #6: Authentic Community. <p>Today on Digging Deeper, Ross and Chris sit down with Pastor Todd from our North Campus to discuss part two of our "Better Together" mini series.</p> <p>Today on Digging Deeper, Ross and Chris sit down with Pastor Todd from our North Campus to discuss part two of our "Better Together" mini series.</p> Today on Digging Deeper, Ross and Chris sit down with Pastor Todd from our North Campus to discuss part two of our "Better Together" mini series.

]]> Thu, 19 Sep 2024 10:00:00 +0000 1443 80 51f88c65f2685004b1cdb8071e9bdafa no Digging Deeper #5: Belonging and Believing. <p>On today's episode, Chris and Ross discuss part 1 of our new two-week series, Better Together.</p> <p>On today's episode, Chris and Ross discuss part 1 of our new two-week series, Better Together.</p> On today's episode, Chris and Ross discuss part 1 of our new two-week series, Better Together.

]]> Thu, 12 Sep 2024 10:00:00 +0000 1221 81 893478be605c4866e6b4a6f7e56b987c no Digging Deeper #4: Missy Brown and Speaking the Truth in Love. <p>This week on Digging Deeper, Chris and Ross sit down with Missy Brown, one of Hope's supported missionaries. Today, we'll discuss Missy's upcoming mission work, as well as the conclusion of our "Words" sermon series.</p> <p>This week on Digging Deeper, Chris and Ross sit down with Missy Brown, one of Hope's supported missionaries. Today, we'll discuss Missy's upcoming mission work, as well as the conclusion of our "Words" sermon series.</p> This week on Digging Deeper, Chris and Ross sit down with Missy Brown, one of Hope's supported missionaries. Today, we'll discuss Missy's upcoming mission work, as well as the conclusion of our "Words" sermon series.

]]> Thu, 05 Sep 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2148 82 943cf370df4ef83a1c9671bfb73996e9 no Digging Deeper #3: Harnessing the power of words - a conversation with Leah Gerber. <p>This week on Digging Deeper, Chris and Ross discuss part 3 of our "Words" sermon series along with special guest Leah Gerber. Leah is the director of BU@HMC, a local extension site of Bethel University that meets right here at Hope. To learn more about BU@HMC, visit <a href="https://hope4thefamily.com/buathmc" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://hope4thefamily.com/buathmc/.</a></p> <p>This week on Digging Deeper, Chris and Ross discuss part 3 of our "Words" sermon series along with special guest Leah Gerber. Leah is the director of BU@HMC, a local extension site of Bethel University that meets right here at Hope. To learn more about BU@HMC, visit <a href="https://hope4thefamily.com/buathmc" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://hope4thefamily.com/buathmc/.</a></p> This week on Digging Deeper, Chris and Ross discuss part 3 of our "Words" sermon series along with special guest Leah Gerber. Leah is the director of BU@HMC, a local extension site of Bethel University that meets right here at Hope. To learn more about BU@HMC, visit https://hope4thefamily.com/buathmc/.

]]> Thu, 29 Aug 2024 10:00:00 +0000 1810 83 0e4784655b82d364a7bdef6db4a453d7 no Digging Deeper #2: Words, Tattoos, and Baptism Sunday! <p>This week on Digging Deeper, Chris and Ross discuss Baptism Sunday, and part 2 of our new "Words" series.</p> <p>This week on Digging Deeper, Chris and Ross discuss Baptism Sunday, and part 2 of our new "Words" series.</p> This week on Digging Deeper, Chris and Ross discuss Baptism Sunday, and part 2 of our new "Words" series.

]]> Thu, 22 Aug 2024 10:00:00 +0000 1407 84 1591749c08f8a827d87ef664dfae2163 no Podcast Pilot: The Power of Words Digging Deeper with Hope Missionary Church <p>In today's episode of Digging Deeper, Chris and Ross sit down to discuss the first message of our new sermon series: Words.</p> <p>In today's episode of Digging Deeper, Chris and Ross sit down to discuss the first message of our new sermon series: Words.</p> In today's episode of Digging Deeper, Chris and Ross sit down to discuss the first message of our new sermon series: Words.

]]> Wed, 14 Aug 2024 10:00:00 +0000 1692 85 e4e7be2b87e1548219942a9016cbd13d no