Hope Connection

Dr. Leigh Richardson is back with us to talk more about how our brains handle change. We can never talk too much about change. 

Rev. Donna Whitehead is back for another visit. Join us as she and Rev. Stan Copeland reflect on more than 20 years in ministry together.

There's an old saying that "nothing is constant but change." This week, we are talking with Dr. Leigh Richarson, a brain performance specialist, about how we can deal with change in healthy and helpful ways.e

Join us for the fascinating story of Bob Ricardson who experienced his very own life-altering miracle one Sunday morning at Lovers Lane.

As one of the first women ordained in the United Methodist Church, Rev. Donna Whitehead is a true pioneer. She broke down barriers, built congregations, and changed the church forever. Join Stan Copeland and DeDe Jones as they talk with Donna about what it has meant to be a woman pastor for 40-plus years and about her hope for the church of tomorrow.

Jenny comes back to discuss what it is like to be a working mother!

Jenny is a member of Lovers Lane United Methodist Church, as well as a mother of two girls, and is in the entertainment industry. Jenny opens up about her struggles throughout her life, her career, and how her family connected with LLUMC.

Michael is on the chair of Twelfth Step Ministry, one of Lovers Lane's 501c3s, that helps thousands of people recover from addiction. Michael shares his own personal journey as well as giving us updates on the new building for Twelfth Step! 

Jonathan Grace, the Lead Pastor of Urban Village Church in Chicago, and former Lovers Lane UMC Associate Pastor joins us to discuss his new adventures in Chicago. 

Jonathan Grace, the Lead Pastor of Urban Village Church in Chicago, and former Lovers Lane UMC Associate Pastor joins us to discuss loving OUR neighbors through homelessness.

Owen Ross the Director for the Center of Multiplication for the North Texas Conference and previous Lovers Lane UMC employee discusses Hope for the United Methodist Church on this week's episode of Hope Connection. 

Andrea Tabor is back for Part 2. In this episode we dive deeper into Andrea's personal story, and how she was called to work with the 12th Step Ministry.

Welcome back listeners! Our first guest back is Andrea Tabor, Executive Director of the 12th Step Ministry. In this episode Andrea talks just what the 12th Step Ministry is and the hope that it brings to our community. 

Jan Edgar Langbein, CEO of Genesis Women's Shelter and Support, joins us to discuss what to know about Genesis and violence against women. www.genesisshelter.org Call or text our 24-hour helpline at 214.946.HELP (4357) for support Help is free & confidential

Adam Hamilton guest stars again on Hope Connection as we uncover his perspective of hope in the future of the United Methodist Church and his book, Wrestling with Doubt, Finding Faith

Part one of two Adam Hamilton guest stars on Hope Connection as we uncover his perspective of hope in the future of the United Methodist Church and his book, Wrestling with Doubt, Finding Faith. 

Carla Campbell is a member here at Lovers Lane UMC and this is the second part of her two part series where Carla conveys her journey of being in the LGBTQ+ community AND a Christian. 

Carla Campbell is a member here at Lovers Lane UMC and this is part one of two where Carla conveys her journey of being in the LGBTQ+ community AND a Christian. 

Bishop Will Willimon joins us to give his persepective of hope within the church from his many years working in ministry. Listen in to his wisdom now. 

Kay Eck, our Executive Pastor here at Lovers Lane UMC opens up about her personal struggle with fertility. This episode is for every woman that needs a bit of hope. Remember you are loved!

In this part two, Bishop Harvey dives deep into the hope found within the North Texas Conference and the United Methodist Church. She shares her perspective as a leader and the amazement she has seen of today's youth. 

Cynthia Fierro Harvey serves as bishop of the Texas Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church, having been assigned there in November of 2022.This episode Bishop Harvey enlightens us on how she got to where she is today.  

Rev. Daniel Hawkins an ordained elder from the Central Texas Conference currently serving at Martin United Methodist Church in Bedford, Texas. Also, hosts a podcast, Pod Strangely Warmed,  where they tell the good methodist story and have conversations that invite followers of Jesus to seek after the loving, just, and free world God imagines for all people.

Brion Sims-Johnson is the author of Reasons Beyond Myself and a police officer in Frisco, Texas. Brion discusses hope within his personal life, being a police officer, and his book. 

Brion Sims-Johnson is the author of Reasons Beyond Belief and in this episode Brion talks about his book and the hope he found within struggles of abandonment and abuse. 

Vanessa DeSilvio is an actress known for her role as the woman at the well in the T.V. show series, The Chosen. Vanessa talks about her role and how it has shaped her in her personal life.

Randy Austin is a singer/songwriter and has worked with anti-bullying rights. His story brings hope to anyone that has ever felt different from their surrounding peers. 

Randy Austin is a singer/songwriter and has worked with anti-bullying rights. His story brings hope to anyone that has ever felt different from their surrounding peers. 

Isaac Saenz, creator of @profootballchase , discusses hope as it relates to the game, his platform, and his own personal life. 

Associate Pastor, DeDe Jones, at Lovers Lane UMC shares her story of when she needed hope.

Stan Copeland is the Senior Pastor at Lovers Lane UMC. This episode is about Stan finding hope through cancer diagnosis early in his professional career. Find all platforms and episodes using this link: https://llumc.org/HopeConnection 

First Episode: Tuesday, January 23, 2024.