Mike O’Quin interviews Paul Richardon, international director of Mustard Seed International, on some dynamics and tensions of leading teams in creative, world-impacting ways. There is an interactive Q&A session at the end with leaders from Hope

The Wonder of Mystery

Jun 23rd, 2016 15m 47s

Why are mysteries so captivating? Something in our hearts comes alive when we approach Scriptures with a heart of wonder and revel in its beauty. Mike O’Quin interviews Lance Thollander, Bible teacher and author of Exploring the Divine, on unp

The Jesus Movement

Jun 17th, 2016 19m 36s

Mike O’Quin interviews Lance Thollander about his experience as a young man in the vibrant “Jesus Movement,” which swept through the West Coast during the 1960s and early 1970s. Lance shares both on lessons learned and some things for us to thi

Seasons of Transition – Part Two

Jun 3rd, 2016 1h 10m

No, you’re not going crazy…God may be leading you through a season of transition! In this interactive equipping class at Hope in the City, Carolyn Grant explores transition: whether it be a move, a new job, new baby, a recently diagnosed illnes

Seasons of Transition – Part One

May 25th, 2016 38m 31s

A Life of Engagement

May 20th, 2016 19m 1s

Are you sitting on the sidelines or actively engaged in the game of life? The stakes are too high for us to remain idle and passive. Hope Group Leader Greg Grant shares this challenging message to men, based on the life of Mordecai, at the rece

Spiritual Fathering and Mothering

Apr 4th, 2016 13m 52s

So much in our Christian experience can’t be passively learned but needs to be passed down proactively from generation to generation. “Even if you had ten thousand guardians in Christ, you do not have many fathers,” wrote the Apostle Paul to b

Missional Heartbeat

Mar 28th, 2016 14m 19s

Mike O’Quin interviews Hope Group Leaders Paul and Lisa Gouge, on striving to be missional in the midst of our busy lives. They discuss the challenges and complications of fighting to keep that Kingdom value central. It’s not easy but there is

Pursuing Dreams

Mar 9th, 2016 45m 45s

Jessica Honegger, founder and CEO of Noonday Collection, shares her life testimony and principles on following the path God has created for each of us as unique individuals, and using our work, talents and dreams to honor Him. Recorded from her

Passion For And In Worship

Mar 7th, 2016 16m 44s

Stop. Look. Listen. There is a rhythm of worship that our souls can find, beyond the frenzied pace of our culture, which brings us more life to all of life’s categories. “We love because He first loved us” (1 John 4:9). All of ministry is root

Long Term Zeal

Feb 29th, 2016 26m 30s

Why do some people grow brighter and brighter with passion for Jesus over a lifetime, while many others sort of dim out along the way? In this audio podcast Mike O’Quin interviews Hope Group Leader Dave Nevland, a fiery fellow in his own right

The Power of Story

Feb 22nd, 2016 21m 9s

Why do stories stir us so deeply? How can we harness the power of story in the ways we do ministry? How can we feel more engaged in our own storyline? In this podcast, Mike O’Quin interviews Hope in the City leader Billy Hollis about filling o

God as Pursuer

Feb 12th, 2016 24m 21s

“What a man thinks of God determines his destiny,” says Billy Hollis, a leader at Hope in the City and speaker at our upcoming men’s breakfast on February 20. Do we talk with God or just about God? Do you believe that God has His best intenti

Relational Care Part Two

Feb 7th, 2016 16m 55s

God is not only interested in redeeming us from sin but also in curing our aloneness. He “sets the lonely in families” (Psalms 68:6), and intends the church to be a warm place where His people come together not only in outward mission but in de

Relational Care Part One

Feb 1st, 2016 18m 38s

If we really believe that “God sets the lonely in families”(Psalms 68:6), then how do we invite hurting people into community life? How do we care well for people who are going through hard times? How can we look past people’s outward behaviors

Stretching Past Your Giftings

Jan 25th, 2016 15m 29s

Yes, there are ways that God has wired you and gifts He has given you that make your heart come alive! You will gravitate toward those things because you get tremendous energy and joy from them. That’s wonderful, holy and awesome. But God is al

Healthy Conflict Part Two

Jan 18th, 2016 17m 43s

When is it time to bring that sensitive subject up? Do I keep it to myself or will that affect my relationship with this person? How do I even “go there?”In this conversation, the second part of a discussion on how to have healthy conflict, Mik

Healthy Conflict Part One

Jan 11th, 2016 19m 55s

The more engaged you are in your relationships, the more conflict is likely. It’s actually a good sign…it means your heart is in the game and the stakes are high (where they should be). In this audio podcast, Mike O’Quin interviews Dave Allen a

Three Initiatives for 2016

Dec 23rd, 2015 7m 5s

Jesus changes lives, and He invites you to play a part in His purposes. Here are three initiatives that Hope in the City will focus on in the New Year to follow Jesus and change the world. Britt shares from his heart a 7-minute address that wil

Recognizing Gifting In Others

Dec 14th, 2015 19m 15s

“We have different gifts,” wrote the Apostle Paul “according to the grace given us” (Romans 12:6). How do we recognize that specific grace gifting in others? And not only recognize it, but bless and release it too? In this discussion, Mike O’Qu

Sharing Prophetic Words

Dec 6th, 2015 16m 37s

Who doesn’t need a little more encouragement from heaven? “But the one who prophesies speaks to people for their strengthening, encouraging and comfort” (1 Corinthians 14:3). In this audio podcast, Mike O’Quin interviews Hope Group leader Danie

The Prayer Life of the Discipler

Nov 29th, 2015 15m 35s

The most effective and transformative spiritual leaders are the ones who are consistently sowing in prayer for the people they lead. Research bears this out as well. In this audio podcast, Mike O’Quin interviews Clark and Natalie Zaunbrecher on

Catalytic Discipleship

Nov 23rd, 2015 14m 50s

Jesus spent only three years with His disciples, but at the end of that relatively short time they were transformed and ready to tackle the world (with the help of the Holy Spirit, of course). During Jesus’ intensive leadership development with

The Beauty of Benign Neglect

Nov 16th, 2015 14m 50s

How did Jesus disciple people? He often called His disciples to action, even when they didn’t feel quite ready. Some call it delegation, some name it as MAWL (model, assist, watch and leave), some call it working yourself out of a job, but what

Vision for Reproducing Leadership

Nov 9th, 2015 18m 20s

Jesus fully intends His disciples to reproduce themselves. As leaders, we need to always be thinking of ways to raise up new leaders. In this week’s podcast, Mike O’Quin interviews Clark and Natalie Zaunbrecher on the vision for group multiplic