The Meet Hope Podcast

For this episode, Andrew Barber, HOPE's Worship Director, shares a bit more about how HOPE plans for worship on Sundays and all year long! Learn more about what worship is, why we do it, and how we d…

Ever wondered about the intersection of AI, ChatGPT, and faith communities? This week's conversation is with returning guest James Lee, Director of Communications for the United Methodists of Greater…

On this episode, some of the first faces you might see when you enter the building, Hope Furlow and Carol Boynton,  give us a glimpse into their lives at the Hope Church. They warmly share their pers…

This week's podcast guest is Libby Baumann, a volunteer musician on HOPE's Worship Team. Join in as she and Worship Director, Andrew Barber, talk about the shared experiences music can create in our …

What if your child's summer vacation could include more than just a break from school? What if it could be a transformative journey that fosters humility, service, and gratitude? This week,  students…

Have you ever said (or thought) "I want to read the Bible more but I just don't know where to start?" On this episode we talk with Pastor Heather Mandala about how to get started and how to shift our…

Have a kid heading back to school this week? Know a parent or a teacher who is stressing about back to school? This special episode is encouragement just for that! Hear from Talena Ra, Assistant Dire…

Get to know HOPE Tech Director, Frank Appello! Frank's journey, from his roots in North Jersey to his role at Hope Church, is nothing short of inspiring. Hear Frank share how the medium of music has …

For this episode, we're welcoming James Lee, Director of Communications for the United Methodists of Greater New Jersey and Eastern Pennsylvania.  This episode is a deep dive into the innovative worl…

What happens when faith, community, and the thrill of Fantasy Football collide? Get ready to find out as we hear from our own Fantasy Football League stars, Rob Finnigan and Dennis Kessler, as they s…

Get to Know HOPE! In this episode, Kasey Cornforth shares about her role on HOPE's Family Ministry team, what she loves about her work and how she got to the role she is in now. Kasey also share some…

Are you ready to be inspired by the voices of the future? Join us on a joyful exploration of faith through the lens of art and drama, as we connect with some of the talented young members of our Hope…

How does music shape your experience of hope? Listen to HOPE’s Worship Director, Andrew Barber, and Worship Team Drummer, Ryan Tomlinson talk all things music from what influenced them when they were…

Get to Know HOPE! In this episode, Christy Appello shares with us about the many roles she's had at HOPE and what she's up to right now. (This week she's directing Music/Drama Camp!) Also learn fun f…

How is Let's Grow going halfway through year one? Listen to Rick and Jeff share an update on this church wide challenge we're taking on the next three years. Want to learn more about Let's Grow? Head…

This week's episode is brought to you by a handful of HOPE Kids! The last week of June was VBS at HOPE and we got to ask some of the kids about it. Listen in to hear more about what VBS is, what thei…

In today's episode, Heather chats via video call with HOPE community member Tian Cai who recently moved to Boston! Tian shares her story of finding HOPE, how a smile changed her life, and how the sma…

In this episode, Amanda Cavaliere shares about her expanding role at HOPE and how she's looking for new and exciting ways to support families of all kinds going forward!

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On this week's episode, Loren Grace Bond who previously shared with us about small groups returns to the podcast to tell more of her personal faith story. Loren shares how discovering grace for her l…

What is like to go from being a student in youth ministry to a volunteer? What difference does volunteering make in our lives? This week we hear from two youth ministry volunteers, Meridith Mandala a…