Jesus, we thank you for this time together. We celebrate you this Easter. We pursue you with our lives each and every day. Amen.
We hope that you discovered something new about God. We’d love to hear your feedback! You can email ashley@meethope.org. We’d also love to invite you to check out worship at HOPE or learn more at meethope.org! We’ll see you next time!
Welcome to ENCOUNTER, an audio devotional podcast from HOPE Church. We’re so glad you’re here. For the season of Lent, new episodes will release on Monday, Wednesday and Fridays from February 27 - April 7, 2023.
We’re praying that you ‘ENCOUNTER’ God in a new way through this podcast.
Be sure to subscribe so you get each new episode in your podcast player! You're invited to learn more about HOPE at meethope.org.
A very special thank you to every person from the HOPE community that made these devotions possible! Kris Walters, Ashley Black Jason Shinn, Rick Court, Josh Cooper, Randy Peterson, Hope Furlow, Lindsay Tomlinson, Scott Crews, Ken Wright, Talena Ra, Heather Mandala, Jeff Bills, and Libby Baumann.
Music Credits:
Better Life - Instrumental Version by Humans Win
Down to Get Up Again - Instrumental Version by Humans Win
We're Gonna Be Alright - Instrumental Version by Humans Win
You Are Joy - Instrumental Version by Humans Win
Image Credit: "Her Yellow Jacket" by Ronaldo Santos via Unsplash
This is our final devotion for Lent BUT we have a special surprise for you! Check back on Sunday, April 9, for a special final Easter episode together!
Day 18 | Week 6: On Grief and Comfort. Exploring the story of Jesus' death and resurrection through the eyes of Mary, his mother.
Welcome to ENCOUNTER, an audio devotional podcast from HOPE Church. We’re so glad you’re here. For the season of Lent, new episodes will release on Monday, Wednesday and Fridays from February 27 - April 7, 2023.
We’re praying that you ‘ENCOUNTER’ God in a new way through this podcast.
Be sure to subscribe so you get each new episode in your podcast player! You're invited to learn more about HOPE at meethope.org.
A very special thank you to every person from the HOPE community that made these devotions possible! Kris Walters, Ashley Black Jason Shinn, Rick Court, Josh Cooper, Randy Peterson, Hope Furlow, Lindsay Tomlinson, Scott Crews, Ken Wright, Talena Ra, Heather Mandala, Jeff Bills, and Libby Baumann.
Music Credits:
Better Life - Instrumental Version by Humans Win
Down to Get Up Again - Instrumental Version by Humans Win
We're Gonna Be Alright - Instrumental Version by Humans Win
You Are Joy - Instrumental Version by Humans Win
Image Credit: "Her Yellow Jacket" by Ronaldo Santos via Unsplash
Day 17 | Week 6: On Grief and Comfort. Exploring the story of Jesus' death and resurrection through the eyes of Mary, his mother.
Welcome to ENCOUNTER, an audio devotional podcast from HOPE Church. We’re so glad you’re here. For the season of Lent, new episodes will release on Monday, Wednesday and Fridays from February 27 - April 7, 2023.
We’re praying that you ‘ENCOUNTER’ God in a new way through this podcast.
Be sure to subscribe so you get each new episode in your podcast player! You're invited to learn more about HOPE at meethope.org.
A very special thank you to every person from the HOPE community that made these devotions possible! Kris Walters, Ashley Black Jason Shinn, Rick Court, Josh Cooper, Randy Peterson, Hope Furlow, Lindsay Tomlinson, Scott Crews, Ken Wright, Talena Ra, Heather Mandala, Jeff Bills, and Libby Baumann.
Music Credits:
Better Life - Instrumental Version by Humans Win
Down to Get Up Again - Instrumental Version by Humans Win
We're Gonna Be Alright - Instrumental Version by Humans Win
You Are Joy - Instrumental Version by Humans Win
Image Credit: "Her Yellow Jacket" by Ronaldo Santos via Unsplash
Day 16 | Week 6: On Grief and Comfort. Exploring the story of Jesus' death and resurrection through the eyes of Mary, his mother.
Welcome to ENCOUNTER, an audio devotional podcast from HOPE Church. We’re so glad you’re here. For the season of Lent, new episodes will release on Monday, Wednesday and Fridays from February 27 - April 7, 2023.
We’re praying that you ‘ENCOUNTER’ God in a new way through this podcast.
Be sure to subscribe so you get each new episode in your podcast player! You're invited to learn more about HOPE at meethope.org.
A very special thank you to every person from the HOPE community that made these devotions possible! Kris Walters, Ashley Black Jason Shinn, Rick Court, Josh Cooper, Randy Peterson, Hope Furlow, Lindsay Tomlinson, Scott Crews, Ken Wright, Talena Ra, Heather Mandala, Jeff Bills, and Libby Baumann.
Music Credits:
Better Life - Instrumental Version by Humans Win
Down to Get Up Again - Instrumental Version by Humans Win
We're Gonna Be Alright - Instrumental Version by Humans Win
You Are Joy - Instrumental Version by Humans Win
Image Credit: "Her Yellow Jacket" by Ronaldo Santos via Unsplash
Day 15 | Week 5: On Guilt and Forgiveness. Exploring the story of Jesus' crucifixion through the eyes of a Roman soldier.
Welcome to ENCOUNTER, an audio devotional podcast from HOPE Church. We’re so glad you’re here. For the season of Lent, new episodes will release on Monday, Wednesday and Fridays from February 27 - April 7, 2023.
We’re praying that you ‘ENCOUNTER’ God in a new way through this podcast.
Be sure to subscribe so you get each new episode in your podcast player! You're invited to learn more about HOPE at meethope.org.
A very special thank you to every person from the HOPE community that made these devotions possible! Kris Walters, Ashley Black Jason Shinn, Rick Court, Josh Cooper, Randy Peterson, Hope Furlow, Lindsay Tomlinson, Scott Crews, Ken Wright, Talena Ra, Heather Mandala, Jeff Bills, and Libby Baumann.
Music Credits:
Better Life - Instrumental Version by Humans Win
Down to Get Up Again - Instrumental Version by Humans Win
We're Gonna Be Alright - Instrumental Version by Humans Win
You Are Joy - Instrumental Version by Humans Win
Image Credit: "Her Yellow Jacket" by Ronaldo Santos via Unsplash
Day 14 | Week 5: On Guilt and Forgiveness. Exploring the story of Jesus' crucifixion through the eyes of a Roman soldier.
Welcome to ENCOUNTER, an audio devotional podcast from HOPE Church. We’re so glad you’re here. For the season of Lent, new episodes will release on Monday, Wednesday and Fridays from February 27 - April 7, 2023.
We’re praying that you ‘ENCOUNTER’ God in a new way through this podcast.
Be sure to subscribe so you get each new episode in your podcast player! You're invited to learn more about HOPE at meethope.org.
A very special thank you to every person from the HOPE community that made these devotions possible! Kris Walters, Ashley Black Jason Shinn, Rick Court, Josh Cooper, Randy Peterson, Hope Furlow, Lindsay Tomlinson, Scott Crews, Ken Wright, Talena Ra, Heather Mandala, Jeff Bills, and Libby Baumann.
Music Credits:
Better Life - Instrumental Version by Humans Win
Down to Get Up Again - Instrumental Version by Humans Win
We're Gonna Be Alright - Instrumental Version by Humans Win
You Are Joy - Instrumental Version by Humans Win
Image Credit: "Her Yellow Jacket" by Ronaldo Santos via Unsplash
Day 13 | Week 5: On Guilt and Forgiveness. Exploring the story of Jesus' crucifixion through the eyes of a Roman soldier.
Welcome to ENCOUNTER, an audio devotional podcast from HOPE Church. We’re so glad you’re here. For the season of Lent, new episodes will release on Monday, Wednesday and Fridays from February 27 - April 7, 2023.
We’re praying that you ‘ENCOUNTER’ God in a new way through this podcast.
Be sure to subscribe so you get each new episode in your podcast player! You're invited to learn more about HOPE at meethope.org.
A very special thank you to every person from the HOPE community that made these devotions possible! Kris Walters, Ashley Black Jason Shinn, Rick Court, Josh Cooper, Randy Peterson, Hope Furlow, Lindsay Tomlinson, Scott Crews, Ken Wright, Talena Ra, Heather Mandala, Jeff Bills, and Libby Baumann.
Music Credits:
Better Life - Instrumental Version by Humans Win
Down to Get Up Again - Instrumental Version by Humans Win
We're Gonna Be Alright - Instrumental Version by Humans Win
You Are Joy - Instrumental Version by Humans Win
Image Credit: "Her Yellow Jacket" by Ronaldo Santos via Unsplash
Day 12 | Week 4: On Temptation and Surrender. Exploring the story of Peter's denial through the eyes of a woman standing nearby.
Welcome to ENCOUNTER, an audio devotional podcast from HOPE Church. We’re so glad you’re here. For the season of Lent, new episodes will release on Monday, Wednesday and Fridays from February 27 - April 7, 2023.
We’re praying that you ‘ENCOUNTER’ God in a new way through this podcast.
Be sure to subscribe so you get each new episode in your podcast player! You're invited to learn more about HOPE at meethope.org.
A very special thank you to every person from the HOPE community that made these devotions possible! Kris Walters, Ashley Black Jason Shinn, Rick Court, Josh Cooper, Randy Peterson, Hope Furlow, Lindsay Tomlinson, Scott Crews, Ken Wright, Talena Ra, Heather Mandala, Jeff Bills, and Libby Baumann.
Music Credits:
Better Life - Instrumental Version by Humans Win
Down to Get Up Again - Instrumental Version by Humans Win
We're Gonna Be Alright - Instrumental Version by Humans Win
You Are Joy - Instrumental Version by Humans Win
Image Credit: "Her Yellow Jacket" by Ronaldo Santos via Unsplash
Day 11 | Week 4: On Temptation and Surrender. Exploring the story of Peter's denial through the eyes of a woman standing nearby.
Welcome to ENCOUNTER, an audio devotional podcast from HOPE Church. We’re so glad you’re here. For the season of Lent, new episodes will release on Monday, Wednesday and Fridays from February 27 - April 7, 2023.
We’re praying that you ‘ENCOUNTER’ God in a new way through this podcast.
Be sure to subscribe so you get each new episode in your podcast player! You're invited to learn more about HOPE at meethope.org.
A very special thank you to every person from the HOPE community that made these devotions possible! Kris Walters, Ashley Black Jason Shinn, Rick Court, Josh Cooper, Randy Peterson, Hope Furlow, Lindsay Tomlinson, Scott Crews, Ken Wright, Talena Ra, Heather Mandala, Jeff Bills, and Libby Baumann.
Music Credits:
Better Life - Instrumental Version by Humans Win
Down to Get Up Again - Instrumental Version by Humans Win
We're Gonna Be Alright - Instrumental Version by Humans Win
You Are Joy - Instrumental Version by Humans Win
Image Credit: "Her Yellow Jacket" by Ronaldo Santos via Unsplash
Day 10 | Week 4: On Temptation and Surrender. Exploring the story of Peter's denial through the eyes of a woman standing nearby.
Welcome to ENCOUNTER, an audio devotional podcast from HOPE Church. We’re so glad you’re here. For the season of Lent, new episodes will release on Monday, Wednesday and Fridays from February 27 - April 7, 2023.
We’re praying that you ‘ENCOUNTER’ God in a new way through this podcast.
Be sure to subscribe so you get each new episode in your podcast player! You're invited to learn more about HOPE at meethope.org.
A very special thank you to every person from the HOPE community that made these devotions possible! Kris Walters, Ashley Black Jason Shinn, Rick Court, Josh Cooper, Randy Peterson, Hope Furlow, Lindsay Tomlinson, Scott Crews, Ken Wright, Talena Ra, Heather Mandala, Jeff Bills, and Libby Baumann.
Music Credits:
Better Life - Instrumental Version by Humans Win
Down to Get Up Again - Instrumental Version by Humans Win
We're Gonna Be Alright - Instrumental Version by Humans Win
You Are Joy - Instrumental Version by Humans Win
Image Credit: "Her Yellow Jacket" by Ronaldo Santos via Unsplash
Day 9 | Week 3: On Fear and Hope. Exploring the story of the man without clothes at Jesus' arrest.
Welcome to ENCOUNTER, an audio devotional podcast from HOPE Church. We’re so glad you’re here. For the season of Lent, new episodes will release on Monday, Wednesday and Fridays from February 27 - April 7, 2023.
We’re praying that you ‘ENCOUNTER’ God in a new way through this podcast.
Be sure to subscribe so you get each new episode in your podcast player! You're invited to learn more about HOPE at meethope.org.
A very special thank you to every person from the HOPE community that made these devotions possible! Kris Walters, Ashley Black Jason Shinn, Rick Court, Josh Cooper, Randy Peterson, Hope Furlow, Lindsay Tomlinson, Scott Crews, Ken Wright, Talena Ra, Heather Mandala, Jeff Bills, and Libby Baumann.
Music Credits:
Better Life - Instrumental Version by Humans Win
Down to Get Up Again - Instrumental Version by Humans Win
We're Gonna Be Alright - Instrumental Version by Humans Win
You Are Joy - Instrumental Version by Humans Win
Image Credit: "Her Yellow Jacket" by Ronaldo Santos via Unsplash
Day 8 | Week 3: On Fear and Hope. Exploring the story of the man without clothes at Jesus' arrest.
Welcome to ENCOUNTER, an audio devotional podcast from HOPE Church. We’re so glad you’re here. For the season of Lent, new episodes will release on Monday, Wednesday and Fridays from February 27 - April 7, 2023.
We’re praying that you ‘ENCOUNTER’ God in a new way through this podcast.
Be sure to subscribe so you get each new episode in your podcast player! You're invited to learn more about HOPE at meethope.org.
A very special thank you to every person from the HOPE community that made these devotions possible! Kris Walters, Ashley Black Jason Shinn, Rick Court, Josh Cooper, Randy Peterson, Hope Furlow, Lindsay Tomlinson, Scott Crews, Ken Wright, Talena Ra, Heather Mandala, Jeff Bills, and Libby Baumann.
Music Credits:
Better Life - Instrumental Version by Humans Win
Down to Get Up Again - Instrumental Version by Humans Win
We're Gonna Be Alright - Instrumental Version by Humans Win
You Are Joy - Instrumental Version by Humans Win
Image Credit: "Her Yellow Jacket" by Ronaldo Santos via Unsplash
Day 7 | Week 3: On Fear and Hope. Exploring the story of the man without clothes at Jesus' arrest.
Welcome to ENCOUNTER, an audio devotional podcast from HOPE Church. We’re so glad you’re here. For the season of Lent, new episodes will release on Monday, Wednesday and Fridays from February 27 - April 7, 2023.
We’re praying that you ‘ENCOUNTER’ God in a new way through this podcast.
Be sure to subscribe so you get each new episode in your podcast player! You're invited to learn more about HOPE at meethope.org.
A very special thank you to every person from the HOPE community that made these devotions possible! Kris Walters, Ashley Black Jason Shinn, Rick Court, Josh Cooper, Randy Peterson, Hope Furlow, Lindsay Tomlinson, Scott Crews, Ken Wright, Talena Ra, Heather Mandala, Jeff Bills, and Libby Baumann.
Music Credits:
Better Life - Instrumental Version by Humans Win
Down to Get Up Again - Instrumental Version by Humans Win
We're Gonna Be Alright - Instrumental Version by Humans Win
You Are Joy - Instrumental Version by Humans Win
Image Credit: "Her Yellow Jacket" by Ronaldo Santos via Unsplash
Day 6 | Week 2: On Chaos and Peace. Exploring the story of Malchus.
Welcome to ENCOUNTER, an audio devotional podcast from HOPE Church. We’re so glad you’re here. For the season of Lent, new episodes will release on Monday, Wednesday and Fridays from February 27 - April 7, 2023.
We’re praying that you ‘ENCOUNTER’ God in a new way through this podcast.
Be sure to subscribe so you get each new episode in your podcast player! You're invited to learn more about HOPE at meethope.org.
A very special thank you to every person from the HOPE community that made these devotions possible! Kris Walters, Ashley Black Jason Shinn, Rick Court, Josh Cooper, Randy Peterson, Hope Furlow, Lindsay Tomlinson, Scott Crews, Ken Wright, Talena Ra, Heather Mandala, Jeff Bills, and Libby Baumann.
Music Credits:
Better Life - Instrumental Version by Humans Win
Down to Get Up Again - Instrumental Version by Humans Win
We're Gonna Be Alright - Instrumental Version by Humans Win
You Are Joy - Instrumental Version by Humans Win
Image Credit: "Her Yellow Jacket" by Ronaldo Santos via Unsplash
Day 5 | Week 2: On Chaos and Peace. Exploring the story of Malchus.
Welcome to ENCOUNTER, an audio devotional podcast from HOPE Church. We’re so glad you’re here. For the season of Lent, new episodes will release on Monday, Wednesday and Fridays from February 27 - April 7, 2023.
We’re praying that you ‘ENCOUNTER’ God in a new way through this podcast.
Be sure to subscribe so you get each new episode in your podcast player! You're invited to learn more about HOPE at meethope.org.
A very special thank you to every person from the HOPE community that made these devotions possible! Kris Walters, Ashley Black Jason Shinn, Rick Court, Josh Cooper, Randy Peterson, Hope Furlow, Lindsay Tomlinson, Scott Crews, Ken Wright, Talena Ra, Heather Mandala, Jeff Bills, and Libby Baumann.
Music Credits:
Better Life - Instrumental Version by Humans Win
Down to Get Up Again - Instrumental Version by Humans Win
We're Gonna Be Alright - Instrumental Version by Humans Win
You Are Joy - Instrumental Version by Humans Win
Image Credit: "Her Yellow Jacket" by Ronaldo Santos via Unsplash
Day 4 | Week 2: On Chaos and Peace. Exploring the story of Malchus.
Welcome to ENCOUNTER, an audio devotional podcast from HOPE Church. We’re so glad you’re here. For the season of Lent, new episodes will release on Monday, Wednesday and Fridays from February 27 - April 7, 2023.
We’re praying that you ‘ENCOUNTER’ God in a new way through this podcast.
Be sure to subscribe so you get each new episode in your podcast player! You're invited to learn more about HOPE at meethope.org.
A very special thank you to every person from the HOPE community that made these devotions possible! Kris Walters, Ashley Black Jason Shinn, Rick Court, Josh Cooper, Randy Peterson, Hope Furlow, Lindsay Tomlinson, Scott Crews, Ken Wright, Talena Ra, Heather Mandala, Jeff Bills, and Libby Baumann.
Music Credits:
Better Life - Instrumental Version by Humans Win
Down to Get Up Again - Instrumental Version by Humans Win
We're Gonna Be Alright - Instrumental Version by Humans Win
You Are Joy - Instrumental Version by Humans Win
Image Credit: "Her Yellow Jacket" by Ronaldo Santos via Unsplash
Day 3 | Week 1: On Waiting and Revelation. Exploring the story of the Palm Sunday crowd.
Welcome to ENCOUNTER, an audio devotional podcast from HOPE Church. We’re so glad you’re here. For the season of Lent, new episodes will release on Monday, Wednesday and Fridays from February 27 - April 7, 2023.
We’re praying that you ‘ENCOUNTER’ God in a new way through this podcast.
Be sure to subscribe so you get each new episode in your podcast player! You're invited to learn more about HOPE at meethope.org.
A very special thank you to every person from the HOPE community that made these devotions possible! Kris Walters, Ashley Black Jason Shinn, Rick Court, Josh Cooper, Randy Peterson, Hope Furlow, Lindsay Tomlinson, Scott Crews, Ken Wright, Talena Ra, Heather Mandala, Jeff Bills, and Libby Baumann.
Music Credits:
Better Life - Instrumental Version by Humans Win
Down to Get Up Again - Instrumental Version by Humans Win
We're Gonna Be Alright - Instrumental Version by Humans Win
You Are Joy - Instrumental Version by Humans Win
Image Credit: "Her Yellow Jacket" by Ronaldo Santos via Unsplash
Day 2 | Week 1: On Waiting and Revelation. Exploring the story of the Palm Sunday crowd.
Welcome to ENCOUNTER, an audio devotional podcast from HOPE Church. We’re so glad you’re here. For the season of Lent, new episodes will release on Monday, Wednesday and Fridays from February 27 - April 7, 2023.
We’re praying that you ‘ENCOUNTER’ God in a new way through this podcast.
Be sure to subscribe so you get each new episode in your podcast player! You're invited to learn more about HOPE at meethope.org.
A very special thank you to every person from the HOPE community that made these devotions possible! Kris Walters, Ashley Black Jason Shinn, Rick Court, Josh Cooper, Randy Peterson, Hope Furlow, Lindsay Tomlinson, Scott Crews, Ken Wright, Talena Ra, Heather Mandala, Jeff Bills, and Libby Baumann.
Music Credits:
Better Life - Instrumental Version by Humans Win
Down to Get Up Again - Instrumental Version by Humans Win
We're Gonna Be Alright - Instrumental Version by Humans Win
You Are Joy - Instrumental Version by Humans Win
Image Credit: "Her Yellow Jacket" by Ronaldo Santos via Unsplash
Day 1 | Week 1: On Waiting and Revelation. Exploring the story of the Palm Sunday crowd.
Welcome to ENCOUNTER, an audio devotional podcast from HOPE Church. We’re so glad you’re here. For the season of Lent, new episodes will release on Monday, Wednesday and Fridays from February 27 - April 7, 2023.
We’re praying that you ‘ENCOUNTER’ God in a new way through this podcast.
Be sure to subscribe so you get each new episode in your podcast player! You're invited to learn more about HOPE at meethope.org.
A very special thank you to every person from the HOPE community that made these devotions possible! Kris Walters, Ashley Black Jason Shinn, Rick Court, Josh Cooper, Randy Peterson, Hope Furlow, Lindsay Tomlinson, Scott Crews, Ken Wright, Talena Ra, Heather Mandala, Jeff Bills, and Libby Baumann.
Music Credits:
Better Life - Instrumental Version by Humans Win
Down to Get Up Again - Instrumental Version by Humans Win
We're Gonna Be Alright - Instrumental Version by Humans Win
You Are Joy - Instrumental Version by Humans Win
Image Credit: "Her Yellow Jacket" by Ronaldo Santos via Unsplash
Listen to a brief description of Lent before beginning this devotional on February 27!
Welcome to ENCOUNTER, an audio devotional podcast from HOPE Church. We’re so glad you’re here. For the season of Lent, new episodes will release on Monday, Wednesday and Fridays from February 27 - April 7, 2023.
We’re praying that you ‘ENCOUNTER’ God in a new way through this podcast.
Be sure to subscribe so you get each new episode in your podcast player! You're invited to learn more about HOPE at meethope.org.
A very special thank you to every person from the HOPE community that made these devotions possible! Kris Walters, Ashley Black Jason Shinn, Rick Court, Josh Cooper, Randy Peterson, Hope Furlow, Lindsay Tomlinson, Scott Crews, Ken Wright, Talena Ra, Heather Mandala, Jeff Bills, and Libby Baumann.
Music Credits:
Better Life - Instrumental Version by Humans Win
Down to Get Up Again - Instrumental Version by Humans Win
We're Gonna Be Alright - Instrumental Version by Humans Win
You Are Joy - Instrumental Version by Humans Win
Image Credit: "Her Yellow Jacket" by Ronaldo Santos via Unsplash