The Rest Of The Week

As the grief we experience accumulates over our lives we can begin to dread the grief yet to be experienced. In this episode we discuss how we can begin to work through the layers to the truth on which we stand, namely, Jesus Christ.

Jesus is trying to do something bigger in our lives than we often realize. He shows up on the scene, often in the midst of our deepest trials and grief, offers us resurrection and life if only we would follow him - if only we would come and see. Do we dare accept this invitation? Do we dare follow? What does this look like on any given day?Be sure to check out the Hope Church series: "Good Grief"Join Sundays at 10:00am

Dealing with the grief we carry can feel daunting. But when left undealt with the burden often increases. In this episode we talk about how to begin addressing the grief(s) we carry to Jesus.

We can be so quick to forget who God is and what we've seen him do. Kevin and Mike take some time to reflect on the recently finished Joseph and the reminders of truth we can take and carry with us going forward.What's the truth about God that you need to remind yourself of daily?

There's plenty to be afraid of in the world- let alone in our everyday lives. Yet, the Lord longs to meet us there - in our fear - with his presence and lead us through.

Throughout the story of Joseph (Gen 37-50) the sovereignty of God is on display. In Chapter 45, Joseph provides a clear example of what it looks like to live in view of God's sovereignty. He forgives his brothers. In this episode we discuss the importance of following Joseph's example and the choice to practice forgiveness in our own lives.

When the consequences of our sin leave us crashed at the bottom of a slippery slope is there any way out? Is there any hope?In this weeks episode Pastor Curry and Mike discuss the great gift of repentance offered to us by a God who sees us, loves us, and rescues as while we're at our worst.

Confession can be a scary word let alone concept to grasp. We can either dwell in it more than is healthy or we can never engage with it at all. In this episode we explore the gift of confession and how to grow more comfortable in practicing confession to the Lord.

Have you ever been waiting for something for so long that you felt forgotten?Even though waiting is a core human experience this does not mean that it's easy for any of us to embrace. Yet, in the difficulty of waiting God is working and he's inviting us to abide with him. This is not passivity but rather active participation in the way of Jesus - the way of the Kingdom of God.

We continue our journey through the story of Joseph (Genesis 39) and look at what we can learn about how he handles a difficult situation. When faced with intense temptation will he give in or trust God's way even if it costs him?

Life is full of disappointments of varying degrees, but it's imperative that we deal with them to prevent becoming steeped in bitterness. In this episode Kevin and Mike discuss how to recognize disappointment and what to do with it.

In our final episode of 2025 we spend time considering how to be prepared for the ways the Lord may want to interrupt us.Maybe the interruption will come like the angels appearing to the shepherds, but more than likely these interruptions will come in the smallest of ways. So how can we be prepared to receive these moments and trust that God loves to use small things to bring his kingdom?We hope this episode helps you enter into the final weeks of Advent and the New Year, we'll see you again in 2026!

When we find ourselves in the "middle" we can often feel frustration that we're "not done yet." Whether it's a house project, a workout, or personal development we all know the feeling.In these moments it can be helpful to remember how far we've already come, and also remind ourselves of our end goal - the hope of where we're headed.This is easier said than done, but the story of scripture echoes with this reality from beginning to end.

The advent season is upon us and with it often comes the heightened awareness of the already and the not yet. We remember the gift of Jesus' coming into the world and we longingly await his return. As we journey through this in-between time we depend on the truth of God to carry us through whether we gather together on Sundays or are scattered about and snowed in.

When life is difficult and "these light and momentary afflictions" don't feel so light and momentary, what do we do? In this episode of The Rest of The Week, Kevin and Mike take a closer look at what it means to practically apply the truth of God's word to our lives in daily faith.

In the age of quick, easy, and now now now, what might it look like to choose the path of wisdom?

In John 8, Jesus says, " “If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”So, how do we believe this to be true and then live it out on a daily basis?It's a life-long journey but Kevin & Mike discuss a few ways we can start today.

If we're honest we all would admit we'd like to be more patient, but that begs the question, "are our lives actually set up in a way for us to choose patience?" Are we really willing to walk the path of patience? In this episode Kevin & Mike discuss the difficulty of choosing patience in our busy world, but consider the Good News of a God who so patient.

What does it mean that God is faithful? How then as his image bearers do we participate in being faithful? What do we do when it doesn't feel worth it or fruitful?In this episode Kevin & Mike talk about how to choose the path of faithfulness (even when it's a struggle) in every day life.---------*Correction - When Mike is talking about the story of Elijah (1 Kings 17) he mistakenly says that the Lord sent Elijah to the Shunammite woman. The Lord actually sent Elijah to a widow in Zarephath and it was in fact Elisha who was later went to the Shunammite woman in 2 Kings 4.

Amazing Grace how sweet the sound, but what exactly is grace and what does it look like to receive it, be transformed by it, and then extend it to those around us?

God's mercy is new each and every day, so what effect ought that to have on our each and every day?

How can a deeper understanding of God's justice move us toward a greater humility? In this episode dip our toes into the depths of this topic by revisiting Kevin's latest sermon and reflecting upon Micah 6:8 -"What does the Lord require of you? Do justice, love mercy, and walk humbly with your God."

You've no doubt had someone tell you, "Be, Good." But what does that actually mean as it relates to the goodness of God and how we as image bearers - little reflections of God - receive and participate in his goodness on a day to day basis?

How might your life change if you grew in the knowledge and truth of God's love for you each an every day? How might that change the world?In this week's episode Kevin and Mike talk about how learning to be loved by God - to receive the identity of "beloved" changes everything!

God is Holy as an his image bearers we are called to be holy too. So how do we do this? Is it possible? Is it more than just a check this of dos and don'ts?Join us as we discuss!

When we choose to invest in loving those around us, we choose to invest in a long haul sort of love.In this week's episode we talk about some of the small steps we can take to get started!

We know the end of summer/ beginning of fall transition can come with a lot of change.This mini episode is a simple reminder of the truth of God's love through it all.See you out there!

What was Jesus calling us to in the story of the good samaritan?

Loving God and Loving our Neighbors are deeply connected to one another.In this episode Pastor Kevin & Mike share about ways they've witnessed and experienced real deep neighborly love.

How do we practice the presence of Jesus on the ordinary days?In this episode Pastor Kevin & Mike share the truths they are holding onto to remind them of God's presence and grace.

Hope Church recently wrapped up the "From A Hat" series and there were several questions left unanswered, and one of the remaining questions seemed to get to the heart of all of our questions. In essence, "How Can I Know God?"In this episode Pastor Kevin & Mike talk about three basic but powerful practices we can do to daily know God a bit more.

Throughout July Hope Church is doing sermons "From a hat".In this episode, Pastor Kevin shares how he approaches these 'short-notice' topics and how what he does can help anyone else in their own study of the Bible.

The very mention or thought of "sharing your faith" can bring up all kinds of feelings. In this episode Kevin and Mike discuss how we can begin to sharing our faith in simple and every day ways.

The God of the Bible is the same God of today, and the Bible provides glimpses into how He interacts and works in people's lives. You may not, like Abram, be called to go to a distant land you know nothing about, but you might be invited into some sort of unknown.In this episode Pastor Kevin and Mike talk about how we can look at our lives through the lens of the stories of scripture!

Have you ever felt the awkwardness of learning to follow Jesus? In this episode Pastor Kevin & Mike talk about how learning to follow Jesus often feels clumsy and awkward but God's grace is sufficient for even the most awkward moments.In this episode we reference Titus 3, John 12, Mark 14, and Romans 5.hopekzoo.com

Pastor Curry and Mike have a conversation about Titus 2:11-13 and discuss how we can recognize and be trained by grace!

No one is perfect, and therefore at times we all fail to live our lives in alignment with what we profess. Of course we do not want to intentionally live in this hypocrisy, so what are some ways we can, in view of God's grace, and as a part of God's church walk in the truth of the gospel?Related Scripture:Titus 1:15-16Romans 12:2Galatians 6James 51 John 1

Pastor Kevin & Mike talk about some practical ways we can begin to practice knowing, recognizing, and following the Holy Spirit's leading in our lives.