The Hope Collective Vision Podcast

In this special episode of The Hope Collective Vision Podcast, Dave Mudd sits down with leaders from the Hope Center and Hope Network to talk about joining God's fight against injustice across the street and across the globe. SPECIAL GUESTS: Terrance Wallace, Joel Honegger, and Maher El Hajj.

Spiritual Emptiness is the one Giant of Injustice that connects to all the others. Whether we realize it or not, a broken relationship with God perpetuates so much of the brokenness in our world. If we are called to join God's fight against Injustice, our work isn't done until we've addressed the source of it all.Join Dave Mudd, Alex Hartmann, and Alex Gowler as they hone in on the Giant of Injustice called Spiritual Emptiness and the difference Jesus makes when we allow him to fill the void.

Wherever bodies and minds aren't working like they should, that's where you'll find the Giant of Injustice called Disease. But how do we know what things should look like in the first place? And how do we join God's fight against Disease when it can look so different from one part of the world to another?Join Dave Mudd, Alex Hartmann, and Alex Gowler for a conversation about how God designed the world to function and how we join his fight against Disease in every form.

"Oppression" is a word we immediately associate with injustice, but too often it's considered a worldly problem that needs worldly solutions. But at its core, oppression is a dishonoring of the image of God in another person and a deeply spiritual issue. Join Dave Mudd, Alex Hartmann, and Alex Gowler for a conversation about what Scriptures says about oppression and what our role in the fight against this Giant of Injustice looks like.

If there’s one group of people that God seems to take special care of in Scripture, it’s the poor. Unfortunately, God’s people don’t always share his heart of compassion towards those who are in need (which, by the way, is all of us). Join Dave Mudd, Alex Hartmann, and Alex Gowler for a conversation about God's heart for the poor and how everyone has a role to play in the fight against poverty of every kind.

People might think illteracy is an inconvenience or at worst a trajedy, but an injustice? Dave Mudd, Alex Hartmann, and Alex Gowler sit down to discuss what illiteracy really is and why it's an injustice in light of humanity's purpose.

Following Jesus isn't just about what happens within the walls of a church or around the table with other disciples. It's about what happens every moment of our lives, including how we respond to the injustices in our communities and in our world. Dave Mudd, Alex Hartmann, and Alex Gowler explore what justice is, why it matters to God, and how joining God's fight against the Five Giants of Injustice means isn't an optional pursuit - it's the natural overflow of sharing the heart of God for people.

No matter how many people you see in your community, there's always one more Person involved: the Holy Spirit. But are we aware of the Spirit's Presence or even paying attention to how He wants to lead us? Dave Mudd, Alex Hartmann, and Alex Gowler wrap up the conversation on Biblical Community DNA with a discussion about what it means to be led by the Holy Spirit as we relate to one another.

Depending on your religious background, the word "accountability" either makes you cringe or feels like a "third wheel" in your personal relationship with Jesus. But accountability means something more than the narrow experiences or expectations we may attach to the word. Listen as Dave Mudd, Alex Hartmann, and Alex Gowler talk about this misunderstood but massively important element of Biblical Community.

Every healthy relationship is built on the foundation of trust. But is trust given? Or is it earned? How can you tell if someone is trustworthy or not? What do you do when someone you trust let's you down? And what does it even mean to be a trustworthy person in the first place?In this wide-ranging conversation about identity, forgiveness, suspicion, and imperfect humans following a perfect God, Dave Mudd, Alex Hartmann, and Alex Gowler explore the second piece of HopeCo's Biblical Community DNA: Trust that Breeds Transparency.

God didn't create us to do life alone. That doesn't mean community comes easy, though. If our relationships are going to help us become more like Jesus, we have to learn to show up as our real self (and allow others to do the same). Listen as Dave Mudd, Alex Hartmann, and Alex Gowler discuss HopeCo's DNA of Biblical Community in a conversation about where it all starts.Check out S1E5 - Living Values Pt. 4 | Community is Our Design.

It's easy to ask, "Why do we sing?" when it comes to church gatherings. But if we took a moment to think about who it was we were singing to, the better question might be, "How could we not sing?" Dave Mudd, Alex Hartmann, and Alex Gowler discuss where God's desire for us and our desire for Him meet in the songs of the church. Check out "S1E4 - Living Values Pt. 3 - Worship is Our Response" for more vision conversations about worship.Check out Alex Hartmann's message on Worship on The Hope Collective Message Podcast.

When our church opens the Bible on Sunday mornings, it's not because we want to learn about a book. It's because we want to hear from a Person. Join Dave Mudd, Alex Hartmann, and Alex Gowler for the first of a two-part conversation about "Gather to Glorify" and the things HopeCo does when we get together.

You probably have one sitting on a shelf somewhere, but what role does the Bible play in your life? It's a powerful question with surprising answers if we take the time to think about it. Dave Mudd, Alex Hartmann, and Alex Gowler wrap up Season 1 with a conversation about what we do with God's Word and what God's Word can do in us.

Serving is our privilege because selfishness is a prison. When we all work towards the good of one another, everyone gets better. But when we withhold the gifts that God has given us, we're the ones who feel it the most. Join Dave Mudd, Alex Hartmann, and Alex Gowler for a discussion about serving, being served, and how the way we think about serving reveals a lot about the way we think about Jesus.

What comes to mind when you hear the word "generosity"? For The Hope Collective, it's not about money or a moment in time. It's a lifestyle that reflects the goodness of God towards us in every area of our life. Join Dave Mudd, Erin McGinn, Alex Hartmann, and Alex Gowler for a conversation about why generosity matters so much to the HopeCo family.

Faith is more than a feeling. It's a deep sense of trust based on our belief that something is able to provide what it promises. Join Dave Mudd, Alex Hartmann, and Alex Gowler as they unpack what it means that trusting God is the starting point of life with Him.

We grow best in community, but there's a way of approaching our relationships that leads to growth and many ways that don't. Join Dave and Natalie Mudd, Alex Hartmann, and Alex Gowler for a conversation about God's design for the way His people grow by being together.

Worship isn't a Sunday morning appointment or a certain style of music. It's what happens when your entire life becomes oriented around the presence of God. Listen as Dave Mudd, Alex Hartmann, and Alex Gowler talk about living a life of worship (whatever the circumstances).

In order to live like Jesus lived, we have to value what Jesus values. And when Jesus said the Greatest Commandment was to love God, he said the second greatest wasn’t far behind: to love people. Join Dave Mudd, Alex Hartmann, and Alex Gowler for a conversation about it looks like for us to live like People are Our Passion.

Values are what shape our attitudes, guide our decisions, and create the culture we pass on to the next generation. That applies to individuals, but also to communities. The Hope Collective holds to eight Living Values that shape the way we show up in the world, the first of which is "Jesus is Our Hope."See where HopeCo's Living Values fit within the Vision Frame at thehopeco.com/vision.

Do we invite God to be part of what we’re doing? Or does God invite us to be part of what He’s doing? Dave Mudd, Alex Hartmann, and Alex Gowler sit down for a conversation about mission - the first side of the Vision Frame that sets the tone for everything The Hope Collective does.See where Mission fits within the Vision Frame at thehopeco.com/vision.

Every church needs a way to stay focused on its God-given calling. The Hope Collective uses something called "The Vision Frame." Dave Mudd, Alex Hartmann, and Alex Gowler talk about why a tool like this matters and how it brings clarity to HopeCo's mission, values, strategy, and marks of growth.See the entire Vision Frame at thehopeco.com/vision.

It's a conversation that's been years in the making - how has God been shaping the vision of The Hope Collective and what is He inviting us to be a part of next? Sit down with Dave Mudd, Alex Hartmann, and Alex Gowler as they share the story of what God has been up to and where He is leading the church.