Hope at the Cross

Hope at the Cross is the debut podcast from House of Prayer Ministries, a Spirit-led Ministry devoted to living IN Christ and reflecting His love through discipleship, biblical truth, and creative outreach. Each episode features heartfelt conversations, scriptural teaching, and personal testimonies that point us back to the Cross—the place where hope begins. Rooted in the fruit of the Spirit and the call to love God and others, this podcast invites listeners into a life of surrender, grace, and transformation.

Meet Your Hosts:
Pastor Dee is the founding pastor of The House of Prayer, a Spirit-led ministry rooted in grace, prayer, and creative discipleship. Her passion is to see lives transformed through surrender to Christ and the power of His Word.
Christina brings warmth and wisdom, sharing her journey of faith and the joy of walking daily in the fruit of the Spirit.
Bernie offers a grounded perspective and a heart for outreach, especially to those on the margins, reflecting the love of Jesus in practical ways.

Contributors

Host

Bernie Tackitt

Bernie Tackitt is a beloved retired band director whose passion for music continues through his work repairing band instruments. A devoted servant of Christ, Bernie has ministered in jails, served the homeless, and preached in retirement centers—bringing hope and encouragement wherever he goes. He is the cherished husband of Pastor Dee Ann Loving-Tackitt, his partner in life and ministry for over 43 years. Together, they serve at The House of Prayer, a Spirit-led ministry devoted to grace, outreach, and discipleship. Bernie is deeply loved by his three children and four grandsons, who admire his wisdom, humility, and unwavering faith.

Host

Christina Riojas

Christina, born and raised in Lubbock, is a mother of six and proud grandmother (“Ima”) to Camila. Her journey reflects God’s redeeming grace after personal loss, and she now serves with deep compassion and purpose. She works as an insurance agent at Pete Garcia Insurance and as a relief manager at the Ronald McDonald House. A member of The Dwelling Place Church, Christina leads the outreach ministry His Hands and Feet, serving residents at Lubbock LTC and coordinating the Adopt-a-Grandparent program. She teaches weekly Bible study, volunteers in the church nursery, and recently completed Red Cross training as a Disaster Action Team Specialist. Christina’s heart for ministry and her testimony of restoration inspires her work on the Hope at the Cross podcast, where she shares hope, healing, and the love of Christ.

Host

Pastor Dee Loving-Tackitt

Pastor Dee is a follower of Christ, a devoted wife of forty-three years, mother of three, and grandmother of four. She is currently pursuing a Doctor of Ministry in Biblical Studies through Liberty University Online, where she also earned a Master of Arts in Christian Ministry. Her academic background includes a Bachelor of Music Education (All-Levels) from West Texas A&M University. She is a certified Kodály music educator, professional flutist, and researcher of American folk songs. Pastor Dee serves as the founding pastor of The House of Prayer, a Spirit-led ministry rooted in grace, prayer, outreach, and creative discipleship. This ministry leads initiatives that bridge biblical scholarship with practical compassion.