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.
Episodes
27 episodes
The Reason (Ecclesiastes 3, Hebrews 6, Matthew 11) with Christina
Christina is back. Pastor Dee and Bernie want to express our love and support for her during a season that would weaken most. Yet through deep faith and dependence on Jesus, Christina has emerged from the storm as an even stronger witnes...
Rejoice with The Singing Women of West Texas – West Chapter!
Hope at the Cross: The Gift of Singing In this devotional episode, Hope at the Cross is enthusiastic about The Singing Women of West Texas (West Chapter) and shares a heartfelt reflection on the beauty and power of worship through so...
Songs Become Scripture in the Heart
In this episode, Pastor Dee explores a beautiful truth woven through Christian history: hymns are the ordinary person’s theology. Discover how music carries Scripture into the heart, how the Wesley brothers understood singing as a fo...
#Misfits4Jesus in the Bible AND Lubbock, Texas (Luke 9)
Hope at the Cross highlights frontline ministry in this episode featuring #Misfits4Jesus, a Lubbock team serving Street Angels with Christlike compassion. Discover how Luke 9 shapes their calling to feed, rescue, disciple, and l...
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Justice on a Donkey: Psalm 72 and the Coronation of King Jesus
In this episode of Hope at the Cross with Pastor Dee, we journey through Psalm 72—a coronation psalm that shaped Israel’s expectations for the Messiah. Discover how Jesus not only fulfilled but exceeded every hope for a just, compassionate, and...
The Gospel That Began Long Before Bethlehem
In this powerful episode of Hope at the Cross, Pastor Dee takes listeners on a journey through the entire storyline of Scripture—revealing that the gospel didn’t begin in Bethlehem, but in the heart of God from the very begi...
Joyful Perseverance — Hope That Holds Us Fast A Message from The Dwelling Place Church, Lubbock TX
Joyful Perseverance — Hope That Holds Us Fast Hosts: Bernie & Dee Loving‑TackittIn this episode of Hope at the Cross, Bernie and Dee extend a deeply inspiring Sunday sermon preached by Pastor Tim at ...
King Jesus Gospel: Walk With King Jesus, Live Above the Enemy
In this powerful episode of Hope at the Cross, Pastor Dee invites listeners to shift their focus from the enemy's noise to the victory of King Jesus. Through Scripture, encouragement, and Spirit-led teaching, Pastor Dee reminds us that...
Grace at the Cross: A Relationship That Changes Everything
In this episode Pastor Dee invites you to rediscover the gospel—not as a cold transaction, but as a love story that transforms every part of life. Drawing from Darrell Bock’s insights and powerful biblical passages, Pastor Dee explores ho...
The Gospel is a Meal and a Washing!
Join Pastor Dee on Hope at the Cross – A House of Prayer Podcast from Lubbock, Texas, as she explores the Gospel through two powerful metaphors: a meal and a washing, inspired by Chapter 2 of Darrell L. Bock’s Recovering the Real L...
The Gospel Starts with a Promise: Relationship with the Spirit
Welcome to the first episode of Season Two of Hope at the Cross In this episode, Pastor Dee traces the golden thread of God’s promise—from Abraham in Genesis 12, through Moses and Israel’s calling, to the royal hope ...
Unveiling God: Infinite Greatness, Perfect Goodness
Is your view of God too small? In this episode of Hope at the Cross, Pastor Dee unpacks the biblical truths of God’s immanence (His nearness) and transcendence (His infinite greatness). Learn why these doctrines mat...
Baptism: New Beginnings for Seniors—A Hope at the Cross Special
Recently, we’ve witnessed baptisms sweeping across college campuses, igniting a renewed passion for faith among young adults. But this movement isn’t limited to the young—Pastor Dee has seen a remarkable uptick in interest among seniors in the ...
Cruciformity: How the Spirit Makes Us Like Christ Through the Cross
In this episode of Hope at the Cross, Pastor Dee explores what it means to live a life shaped by the cross—cruciformity. Discover how the Holy Spirit transforms us, not just with power, but with the self-giving love and humility ...
Daniel 3:8-28: Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego Thrown into the Fiery Furnace
In this fun episode of Hope at the Cross, Pastor Dee welcomes special guests Caleb Crawford (age 12) and his mom, Kim Crawford, for a powerful conversation about faith, courage, and God’s presence in life’s toughest moments. Together, ...
Philippians 2: The Heart of Humility from Andrew Murray’s classic work Humility: The Beauty of Holiness
In this episode of Hope at the Cross, Pastor Dee explores the transformative power of humility through the lens of Scripture and Andrew Murray’s classic work Humility: The Beauty of Holiness. From Philippians 2 to the teaching...
John 1:29 The Lamb of God with Christina (This episode has been updated to correct an audio issue). Thank you for your patience!
Join Christina in this episode of "Hope at the Cross," where she explores the profound significance of Jesus as the Lamb of God. Through biblical teachings and heartfelt conversations, discover how the sacrifice of Jesus offers true freedom fro...
Daniel 6: 16-23 Daniel in the Den
Join hosts Bernie Tackitt and Pastor Dee as they welcome a very special guest, their 10-year-old grandson, Daniel Tackitt, to explore the timeless story of Daniel. In this heartwarming episode, we spotlight the themes of faith and courage that ...
Psalms 90:12 - Wisdom These Days with Christina & Josh
In this enlightening episode of "Hope at the Cross," hosted by Christina Riojas, we delve into the profound significance of Biblical wisdom. Join us as we explore Psalms 90:12 and James 3:13, uncovering how these scriptures guide us to live wit...
Casting Nets with Pastor Darren Weaver & Host Bernie Tackitt
In this episode of "Casting Nets," host Bernie Tackitt and Pastor Darren Weaver dive into the theme of "What does it mean to be a fisher of men?" Both avid fishermen, Bernie and Darren share light-hearted chit-chat about their love for fishing ...
Living on Purpose with Christina
In this episode, Christina delves into the profound concept of living with purpose and intent. Drawing from personal experiences and biblical teachings, she explores the importance of making conscious choices during life's seasons. Christina em...
Women of the Bible: Mary, Mother of Jesus. A Study led by Terry Payton
Welcome to Women of the Bible, a series from The House of Prayer that celebrates the lives of women who walked in faith, endured trials, and fulfilled God’s purposes in extraordinary ways.In this episode, Pastor Dee sits down wi...
The Season of Answered Prayers with Christina and Ahlexses
Join host Christina Riojas in this enlightening episode as she delves into the transformative power of prayer and the unwavering promises of God with Ahlexses Marquez. Christina will explore Ahlexses' personal stories of faith and the impact of...