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Hope Over Hype

by Emma Shappley

Hope over Hype is a podcast that shares the stories of ordinary people who are serving an extraordinary God. It is an opportunity for people to get to know their neighbors.

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Episodes

  1. Celebrating Dependence on God

    This conversation reminded me of how sweet of a place it is to be in full dependence on God. Shelbs always reminds me of the importance of saying yes and walking in what God has called you to. I am celebrating God's faithfulness through my friendship with her. She is the real deal & I'm grateful...

  2. Choosing to Celebrate

    You get to hear from me (Emma) today---short, sweet and honestly just me preaching the Gospel to myself. I have been reminded how firm the rock of Jesus is that we stand on. And I'm choosing to praise God today even though the hype isn't there. He is so worthy of our praise! Psalm 103 reminds me…

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  3. Celebrating God's Faithfulness

    When I asked Cassie about being a part of this, she responded: "I have always said if I have the opportunity to share about Jesus, I will take it! So sign me up to talk about how good and faithful God is!" And we did just THAT. God is so mighty in her! This conversation reminds me of the...

  4. Celebrating God's Gifts

    Celebrating what God has and is doing through the life of Saiid Murphy! He seeks the Lord in the way he serves the people in his community. Check out our conversation & celebrate WITH us! "Every gift and everything that God put me through is used in this moment to edify me & glorify God & His...

  5. SUMMER OF CELEBRATION

    SUMMER OF CELEBRATION Hope over Hype is teaming up with Unlabeled (unlabeledworld.com) to celebrate what God has and is doing in the lives of His people! Listen to hear from both Emma & Luke to learn the vision for the summer & WHY we are choosing to celebrate. We are excited to have you along…

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  6. Caitlyn Rogers

    Caitlyn is who I want to be when I grow up, and I have loved the way God has allowed our paths to cross over the past several years! She has such a heart for the Gospel and the people around her. I have been so challenged by the ways that she so boldly loves her neighbor! You will love hearing…

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  7. Rusty Stroupe

    Rusty Stroupe is so much more than a baseball coach even though that is what he did for a majority of his life. He is a truth speaker and a friend to all. He will make you laugh and also point you to Jesus. I am SO thankful for this conversation. God has used Coach Stroupe in my life in such a…

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  8. Jake DeLaney

    WELCOME TO SEASON 5! This season takes a look into the lives of individuals within the athletic world who choose HOPE in the midst of a world that naturally has a lot of hype. Jake DeLaney is the Assistant Men's Basketball Coach at Gardner-Webb University as well as a faithful follower of Jesus....

  9. THE BOYZ: B HICKS

    MY GRAPHIC GUY. B has been such huge part of the process of Hope over Hype, and I am celebrating God's faithfulness through him! He has created all of what you see--from the logo to the graphics for each particular episode to T-shirt and sticker designs. He is extremely talented and most...

  10. THE BOYZ: JARED ROESS

    Jared Roess. The ultimate bro & the guy who will hype you up more than anybody else. He went from the hype to the HOPE, and we are CELEBRATING! There is so much honesty in this conversation, and I'm reminded every time I talk to Jared in the power of the GOSPEL. I'm thankful to know him, and I'm...

  11. THE BOYZ: AUSTIN MILLER

    This conversation was SO much fun to have. Austin was one of my first college friends, and praise the Lord for His faithfulness in allowing us to continue our friendship in this season of our lives (either that or I just can't seem to get away from him--HA). It has been a honor to watch God work…

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  12. THE BOYZ: LUKE BEAMER

    WELCOME TO SEASON 4: THE BOYZ. He's the guy with the vision behind Unlabeled and a member of a band called 9ty6ish?? He drives a mini van and loves Jesus with every fiber of his being. It is an honor to know him and be able to talk through and encourage one another in pursuit of God-given dreams!...

  13. John Wilson

    HAPPY 20TH EPISODE OF HOPE OVER HYPE! A conversation that will leave you feeling insanely HYPE about the HOPE. I am thankful for the power of God within John Wilson! The message and hope of the Gospel is infused within every word of this episode. You will LOVE listening to the JOY in his voice as...

  14. Mallory McCoy

    She is the wildest but WISEST woman I know. The truth that she speaks just in this episode alone is incredible. Thankful for the way she challenges me to be real and to lean into the goodness and faithfulness of God. She has taught me so much about the importance of Scripture and the power of...

  15. Raley Holman

    Raley Holman is like a sister to me & one of the greatest cultivators of community I know. I have loved watching God work in and through her over the past several years. She is in a constant state of growth and seeking ways to glorify the Lord. The places we have served together have been some of...

  16. Katie Lewis

    My 10th grade Public Speaking teacher turned friend turned neighbor. My time in her classroom was a launching pad for the rest of my life. She taught me how to communicate effectively and encouraged me to speak about what I was passionate about - JESUS. I have watched from the sidelines the ways...

  17. Isaac & Carol Parker

    Isaac & Carol are the kind of people you want and NEED in your corner. They are like family to me and some of the hardest goodbyes when I leave home. They pursue hope in the most intentional and powerful ways, and they are SO much fun! You will love hearing the Gospel through each answer they…

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  18. Laurie Upchurch & Camille Bolen

    As a Mississippi native, the state itself holds a special place in my heart but the people even MORE. Laurie & Camille are two of my best friends. We have known each other since we were babies and we have celebrated a lot of life together. Although we now all live in 3 different towns, our close...

  19. CHOOSE HOPE IN 2021

    HAPPY NEW YEAR! This episode is a product of my Sabbath time a few weeks ago---I felt like my heart was going to come out of my chest in the process of writing and recording this! I am confident that God is going to continue to prove Himself faithful this year. I am AMPED to continue to walk with...

  20. Couples: Scott & Paige Shappley

    MY PARENTS. This one is POWERFUL. I'm so thankful for God's desire for restoration. You will love hearing the authenticity of these two. This is a story of redemption, a story of letting go, a story of trust, a story of God's immeasurably more way coming to LIFE. God has and is doing a great and...

  21. Couples: Kevin & Jaime Kollock

    The joy of Jesus you experience when you are around this family is contagious. They have an incredible story that is FULL of God's redemption and might. I am still not over the amount of truth spoken in this conversation. The vulnerability they expressed stirs my soul--GOD IS ON THE MOVE WITH…

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  22. Couples: Robbie & Annie Freeman

    These two are TREASURES. Jesus at the center of their marriage is so evident and proven to be such a game changer! Thankful for the way they pursue to glorify the Lord through every single one of their relationships. You are going to LOVE hearing their journey together over the past 16 years!

  23. Couples: Dustin & Sarah Edmonds

    These two are such great communicators and even better friends! It is such a joy to hear them talk about how they pursue growth and the specific ways they love and serve each other. You will LOVE hearing the ways they choose hope each day. What an honor to know them and be known by them!

  24. Couples: Jared & Cameran Turner

    These two are so vulnerable with the darkness they have walked through and the ways God has delivered them! This episode will STIR your heart. What a beautiful picture of what is looks like to love people well especially in seasons of struggle. Check out the way these best friends of mine choose...

  25. Couples: Heath & Jill Greene

    Welcome to the beginning of SEASON 2!! Heath & Jill are SO much fun. If you do not know them, you will want to be their best friend after this episode! God has carried them through a LOT in their first year of marriage. You will be amazed and stirred by their joy and their foundation of hope!

  26. Hope Over Hype: RECAP

    I can't believe we have been doing this for 6 weeks!! GOD IS ON THE MOVE. I am so grateful for each conversation and for the ways truth has been spoken. I don't want us to move from this series without taking a minute to process and reflect. This is an episode of reflection in my own life and a...

  27. Hope Over Hype: Zeke Martin

    Zeke is my former officemate and one of my greatest friends. He is a seeker of growth and challenge. He gives God glory in everything he does! He is a treasure, and if you do not know him, you will want to after this! He has shown me this year what it looks like to choose hope in the day to day.…

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  28. Hope Over Hype: Annie Freeman

    Annie Freeman is famous for saying: "What do you know to be true?" She has challenged me so many times with that question and pursued the answer even more times with me. I'm grateful for her leadership. I'm grateful for her friendship. I'm grateful for the way she loves fiercely. I want to be…

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  29. Hope Over Hype: Hannah Ray

    Hannah Ray: my college roomie, the one I process with, the one who always points me back to Jesus. God has given her such a GIFT with words. You are in for a treat with this conversation!! Hope over hype. Relationship over rationale. God has and is doing an incredible work in her life. I am SO...

  30. Hope Over Hype: Andrew Kinzer

    "The greatest thing that ever happened to me was losing everything I thought I ever wanted." -Andrew Kinzer SO much truth in this episode. You will be challenged and walk away even more in awe of God. I am SO thankful for my friendship with Andrew. We had this conversation over an Oatmeal Creme…

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  31. Hope Over Hype: Lindsey Blanton

    Lindsey has walked with me throughout the entire Hope over Hype journey. She has championed me in more ways than I can count! She has an incredible story--one that beautifully displays the mighty hand of God and shows what a life looks like when you make the move from hype to HOPE. I am so…

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  32. Hope Over Hype INTRO

    Get to know the heart behind Hope Over Hype! Hope over Hype is a podcast that shares the stories of ordinary people who are serving an extraordinary God. It is an opportunity for people to get to know their neighbors. "When we are making the choice of hope, it makes the hype all that more...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Hope over Hype is a podcast that shares the stories of ordinary people who are serving an extraordinary God. It is an opportunity for people to get to know their neighbors.

HOSTED BY

Emma Shappley

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Hope over Hype is a podcast that shares the stories of ordinary people who are serving an extraordinary God. It is an opportunity for people to get to know their neighbors.

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Hope Over Hype is created and hosted by Emma Shappley.
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