Hope Young Adults Podcast: Recent Episodes
Hope Young Adult Ministry
The Young Adult Ministry at Hope Community Church (Raleigh, NC) exists to meet people where they are and encourage them to grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ. For more information about our ministry, visit gethope.net/youngadult/
Check out this weeks message given by Mikayla Thompson as she talks about what it looks like to trust God in every circumstance.
Meghan Ries continues our current Summer Series we are in called "Refreshed"! Meghan talks about what it looks like to be refreshed in pray. Tune in now!
Check out this weeks message given by Matthew Daniels as he talks about what it means to repent and finding refreshment in Jesus in that.
Check out the podcast with Corey Paxton, Meghan Ries, & Ayren Nelson as they talk more about in depth about our current Summer Series, Refreshed. In how to be "refreshed" by prayer.
Check out Jalen and Jenna talking about how they navigate keeping God in the centered of their relationship.
When struggling with mental health where are you turning? Are you turning away from everyone or toward your community and God?
We are the Young Adult Ministry at Hope Community Church, dedicated to loving people where they are and encouraging them to grow in their relationship with Jesus. Our mission is global as well as for our communities as we seek to love others like Jesus.
Join Chase Gardner and Corey Paxton as they talk about doubts and deconstruction in Christianity
There is great power in knowing your identity in Jesus Christ that helps us have confidence to love and live as God calls us to. Tune in to hear Mikayla and Corey speak about this in their lives.
Matthew Daniels shares his life changing story and his faith in Jesus Christ with Corey Paxton and the YAM Fam!
Testimonies of the YAM Fam. Hunter and Michaela share their stories of how they came to Christ and have grown in their faith with the help of the young adult ministry here at Hope Community Church.
Join the discipleship journey with Corey Paxton as the Young Adult Ministry (YAM) seeks out ways to grow in faith and community together.
Join Corey Paxton and his friend, mentor, and brother in Christ, Joe Johnson as they discuss cultivating mental and spiritual health
Did you miss our Late Night with Greg and Marie? Check out their testimonies as Corey Paxton interviews them about their time with the YAM Fam.
Corey Paxton brings on his long time friend, mentor, and brother in Christ, Joe Johnson, to talk about mental health and a Christian's walk with Christ in the midst of seeking a joyful life in Christ
Mental health is a common struggle for many in our day and age. Join us as Niko and Corey speak about how Christians can respond to mental and spiritual health in their life or the lives of those around them.
Corey and Daniel talk about what is to come during the new season of YAM Nights coming into the fall!
Tune in the to hear stories of gospel's present work in the lives of our young adult ministry friends, Katelyn and Maddie!
Testimonies of God’s love and deliverance from Nate Lloyd and Avery Sawyer with Corey Paxton!
Tune in to hear some stories from Amanda, Jenna, and Angie about the greater love of God that they have experienced in their lives
Join us as Zac, Nate, and our host Corey share stories of hope and testimonies of God's love and power in their lives.
Tune in as Wade Harris and Corey Paxton unpack the battle for love in our series "Greater Love" and share testimonies of God's work in their lives!
Corey and David break the ice on the battle for love and talk about how people can honor God in dating relationships as they seek to find their companions in life.
Amazing testimonies and insight are shared as Corey Paxton interviews his good friend and brother in Christ, Thomas Maldonado. With a battle over our hearts, Thomas and Corey speak on what it means to love God with all your heart and follow Him with a relationship, not just knowledge.
Join us this week as Daniel Tilley and Bennett Briante share stories, insight, and encouragement for the spiritual warfare that Christians are in everyday.
There is spiritual warfare taking place for unity. Join Wade Harris and Corey Paxton as they discuss some modern day battles over unity in the church and how you can take part in nurturing unity to model Heaven on earth as we live in Christ like love for one another.
Christians have a spiritual mission from God with a spiritual enemy, satan. Join Corey Paxton and Greg Vogel as Greg shares some of his testimony and how God is working in his life to learn how to take part in the spiritual warfare that God instructs Christians on how to handle in the Bible.
Join Corey Paxton and Daniel Tilley as they intro the Hope Community Church, Young Adult Ministry's January series "A Greater Battle."
Join Kari White and Corey Paxton as they kick off the new series, "A Greater Hope." As the Christmas season begins, let us remember the hope we can have in Jesus Christ.
Join Corey Paxton and Tommy Niemann as they talk about life with the Holy Spirit, worshiping God as the church and in our lives, and more!
Tune in to hear Ayren Nelson speak about life with the Holy Spirit at Hope Community Church - Young Adult Ministry's YAM Night!
Sharing the gospel can seem hard. But Jesus calls His people to share the gospel, love their neighbors, and serve the kingdom of God. Join us as Corey Paxton and Daniel Tilley speak about how Christians are living out being disciples of Jesus Christ while making disciples. Speakers: Daniel Tilley Corey Paxton Check out our Instagram for the latest news and send us any questions you would like us to answer! Instagram: @hopeyoungadult - Hope Young Adult Ministry
Join Daniel Tilley and Corey Paxton as they talk about how we can grow as disciples of Jesus Christ and His Spirit along with how to begin discipling others through small groups.
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Daniel Tilley
Corey Paxton
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Listen in while Corey Paxton and Etzer Jean talk about what God is doing through our church partner in Haiti!
Kari White and Corey Paxton speak of a greater identity found in Jesus Christ when we follow Him and live as He desires for our lives.
Daniel Tilley and Corey Paxton talk about how we can gain a greater vision in life from God to help guide us in following Him and experience the life He desires for us.
If we're being honest, all of us are trying to discover who God has created us to be. Are you following God's calling into "greater things" or are you just settling in life? During our August YAM Nights, Corey Paxton unpacks the story of the Prodigal Son to show us how we can seek out the greater things God is calling us into.
Summer may be winding down, but things are picking up within the Hope Young Adult Ministry. David Hurst and Corey Paxton discuss some upcoming events and what's in store for the Hope Young Adult Ministry this fall.
For more information, head over to gethope.net/youngadult
Ever since the beginning of time, our tendency has always been to be divided. From Cain and Abel until now, we have always been a divided people. But we don't have to stay there, Jesus has presented a new way - the way to unity. During this week's Summer Nights, David Hurst breaks down Jesus' prayer for unity and imagines what it would look would it look like if we were known as people who love, encourage, and build up rather than people who fight, quarrel, and tear down.
A. W. Tozer once said, "What comes into our minds when we think about God is the most important thing about us." It begs the question, "Do you truly know God? Or do you merely know of God?" God desires you to not only know of Him but also to have a personal relationship with Him. Niko Peele joins us for Week 7 of Summer Nights to break down how we can be intentional in our pursuit of God.
The unfortunate truth about life is that it is often full of trouble and difficulty. What are you facing right now? And where is God in the midst of these difficulties? Well luckily, our trials in life do not surprise God. In fact, Jesus says in John 10 that we should expect difficulties and to "take heart" because He has already overcome the world and these troubles. During Week 6 of Summer Nights, Corey Paxton breaks down how the Holy Spirit leads us, guides us, and comforts us in the midst of whatever we are facing in life.
What does science say about God? Does science support our faith in God? Or do they contradict each other? In this episode of Community Conversations, Corey Paxton speaks with Nathaniel Curtis about his journey studying science and Christianity and how he sees the two intersecting.
In John 15, Jesus calls us to "abide in Him." What does it mean to "abide" in Jesus? And how can we truly attach our hope to Jesus in a world full of distractions? Shawnta Askins joins us for Week 4 of Summer Nights to talk about what it looks like to abide in Jesus and how it can change our walk with Christ.
More information about the Young Adult Ministry - https://gethope.net/youngadult
In John 14, Jesus said He would give us “whatever you ask in my name." But what happens when we don't get the things we ask for? Ayren Nelson joins us for Week 3 of Summer Nights to talk about what Jesus really means when He talks about "greater things" and how it often isn't us about or the things we're asking for.
Jesus says He is the way, the truth, and the life. These are three bold statements that frame a context for how we are to view God. But what do we do when following Jesus doesn't look like what we thought it would? Kari White joins us for Week 2 of Summer Nights and unpacks what it looks like for us to live more in Jesus' way rather than fitting God into "our way."
The pandemic put a pause on short-term mission teams, but Hope is planning to open some trips back up soon. Is God calling you to go? In this episode of Community Conversations, Angie Rizzo sits down with Diana Teal to talk about the future of mission teams, how these trips can change us and how we can live on mission wherever God has placed us.
For more information about missions, email Diana at dianat@gethope.net
Additional Resources
Global Hope Website - https://gethope.net/globalhope/
Misreading Scripture with Western Eyes - https://amzn.to/39bnlMT
Operation World: The Definitive Prayer Guide to Every Nation - https://amzn.to/39bnv6X
When Helping Hurts - https://amzn.to/3NVYifv
Joshua Project - https://joshuaproject.net/
Whether we realize it or not, all of us are searching for a way of life that will work. A life where we find meaning, belonging, and peace. However, when we try to find those things in the world on our own, our way of life can feel like something is missing. The really good news is Jesus came to invite us into a new way of life. During our Summer Nights Kickoff, Corey Paxton talked about some tangible ways we can walk in the way of love and serve others like Jesus.
We all have a tendency to gravitate toward those who look and believe the same as we do. But what about those who are different than us? In a world of differences and division, how can we embrace unity and love others no matter the differences? In this episode of Community Conversations, Kari White sits down with Terri Fowler to talk about how we can experience crazy growth in life by loving people where they are.
As the impact of the pandemic on mental health continues, demand for counseling is increasing. Is it okay to go to counseling? Or should the church be the only place we go to for counsel? In this episode of Community Conversations, Kari White sits down with Laura McEwen to talk about when and if to seek out counseling.
Many of us have heard of spiritual gifts but we are not quite sure how to use them, or even how they work. How can we use what God has uniquely given us to uniquely serve Him and the needs of others? In this edition of Community Conversations, Adrian Quesada joins us to talk about how we can discover and leverage our God-given passions and gifts to serve others.
During this week's Community Conversations, Matt Curtis and Corey Paxton talk about an important leadership transition within the Hope Young Adult Ministry.
Rest can be a beautiful thing, especially for those of us who live busy and burdened lives. Often, though, the places where we look for rest doesn't do much to replenish our burdened souls. During our April Night of Worship, David Hurst talks to us about how true rest is not found in a place, it's found in a Person. During this talk, David lays out 6 steps for how to orient our hearts toward resting in the finished work of Jesus, rather than in our own strength and effort.
For many of us who are single, it can seem like everyone around us is married or in a relationship. When is it going to be our turn? And how can we trust God when we're discontent with our relationship status?
In this episode of Community Conversations, Angie Rizzo sits down with Amanda Bordeaux to talk about what God has taught her through her singleness and shares some tangible ways that we can see singleness as an opportunity rather than an obstacle.
Resources Mentioned in the Discussion:
"What Marriage Can't Satisfy" by Kari White (Sermon) - https://apple.co/3KXlKYC
"I Don’t Wait Anymore" by Grace Thornton (Book) - https://amzn.to/3v02m7H
Annie Downs Q&A on Singleness (Podcast) - https://bit.ly/3OlOahf
For many of us, there is a gap between the life we want and the life we actually have. How can we find joy in life when we desperately want our circumstances to change?
In this special edition of Community Conversations, author and Bible teacher Elizabeth Woodson joins us to talk about how we can find joy when the life you have is not the life you hoped for.
Community Conversations is a weekly video and podcast series that explores the intersection of faith and culture. Join us as we explore how the church and followers of Christ can respond to pressing issues such as race relations, love/dating, and our mission/purpose.
"Embrace Your Life" by Elizabeth Woodson - https://bit.ly/37bRafp
Learn more about Elizabeth - https://bit.ly/3jBnril
In seasons of disappointment and despair, it can be tough to have joy and celebrate life.
In this special edition of Community Conversations, author and marriage/family therapist Nicole Zasowski joins us to talk about how to let go of the lies you've believed about happiness and embrace celebration as a part of spiritual growth. She walks us through how to overcome the fears that keep us from looking toward the future with joy, beckoning us to ask, "What if it's wonderful?"
"What If Its Wonderful?" by Nicole Zasowki - https://bit.ly/3v1Vnd8
Learn more about Nicole - https://bit.ly/3JaNZRT
What if God's purpose for our life is deeper than just a paycheck or what we decide to do as a career? During our March Night of Worship, Corey Paxton talks to us about God's true purpose for our life and three steps you can take to find it.
In a world full of physical and emotional pain, is it possible to find wholeness and healing?
In this special edition of Community Conversations, author and speaker Amy Julia Becker joins us to talk about emotional, physical, and spiritual health. Some of us live with physical pain, and others of us deal with the emotional pain of loneliness, shame, and guilt. Amy Julia walks us through Jesus' invitation for us into a life of wholeness, healing and hope.
Get the book "To Be Made Well" by Amy Julia Becker - https://bit.ly/3tr0hkn
More information about Amy Julia - https://bit.ly/3tsW7Zr
We all want good habits. But how can we ensure our habits are leading us closer to Jesus rather than distracting us and pointing us toward the world?
During this special edition of Community Conversations, Justin Whitmel Early joins us to talk about how to form intentional spiritual habits in an age of distraction. He shares several weekly and daily habits that will draw us closer to Jesus and allow us to find the freedom and rest so many of us are searching for.
The Common Rule by Justin Whitmel Earley - https://bit.ly/3JdgwqS
Habits of the Household by Justin Whitmel Earley - https://bit.ly/3KFaVda
To learn more about Justin and his work - https://bit.ly/3MLJgZY
Marriage is a beautiful thing, but we often have a tendency to make marriage and dating an idol in our lives. During our February Night of Worship, Kari White talks to us about how to avoid turning marriage and other relationships into an idol and how we can find true satisfaction and fulfillment.
A favorite part of church service for many Christians is worshipping God through music. But what happens when bad theology is infused in some of these worship songs? In this episode, David Hurst sits down with Jennifer Dominguez to discuss what it looks like to participate in worship music that is meaningful and theologically sound.
Sometimes you just feel like you've hit a wall when it comes to school, your job, or even a relationship. In this episode of Community Conversations, Matt Curtis sits down with Mackenzie Koeller to talk about how to prevent burnout, and what to do if you're experiencing it.
When it feels like everyone else is dating, it can be difficult to remain content when you are single. In this episode, David Hurst chats with Hope's Marriage Pastor Dave Lanuti about how we can take advantage of our singleness and prepare well for marriage.
There is so much talk in dating about trying to find "the one". Is there truly a person that you were destined to marry since the moment you were born? In this episode, Matt Curtis talks with recently married couple Doug and Abbey Pace about the idea of finding "the one" and if it lines up with Scripture.
In this episode of Community Conversations, Tucker King joins us to talk about what it looks like to follow Jesus in the workplace. What does it look like to be used by God no matter your choice of career? As Christians we're all in ministry, it just depends on where we do it.
Our country is as divided as we've ever seen it. In such a hostile culture, what can Christians do to pursue unity? In this episode of Community Conversations, Wade Harris joins us to talk about our role as peace makers and how to confront conflict head on.
Community Conversations is a weekly video and podcast series that explores the intersection of faith and culture. Join us as we explore how the church and followers of Christ can respond to pressing issues such as race relations, love/dating, and our mission/purpose.
The quality of your life is determined by the quality of care you put towards your emotional health. During our October Night of Worship, David Hurst talked about the idea of emotional health - what it means for us, how God views it, and some practical steps you can take to become more emotionally healthy.
Let downs. Disappointments. Unmet expectations. If we're being honest, things in life sometimes don't workout the way we hope. During our September Night of Worship, Ayren Nelson points us towards a perspective change that allows us to have contentment and peace in life despite our circumstances.
When we attempt to do anything apart from God, we often find ourselves burnt out and fatigued. However, God says He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. Kari White talks with Alie LaBree about how we can receive our strength from the Lord.
Choosing joy requires us to look beyond our immediate circumstance to connect with a bigger picture. Lauren Coleman shows us how to choose joy in our daily lives, no matter what we're going through.
Compassion does not just require something from us, it requires all of us. It breaks us and pours us out so that we have to come back to Jesus for more. During our May Night of Worship, Kari White talks about the compassion of Jesus and how it compels us to show others compassion.
Forgiveness is liberating and can free us from bitterness, shame, and anger. Matt Curtis interviews Ferdinand Maradona about the power of forgiveness and how when we understand and accept the forgiveness from God, it can be empower us to forgive others.
As followers of Christ, we are called to join God in His mission to take the light of the gospel to the darkness of the world. But what exactly does it mean to live on mission? Matt Curtis interviews Melissa Smith about her calling to the mission field and explains how we can discover our unique role in the mission of God.
There are many people who have a hard time accepting God’s grace, but the truth is -- God’s grace is what leads us to Him and helps us to live for Him. Mackenzie Koeller talks about how grace is a free gift from God and how we can receive it.
If we were to take an honest inventory of our lives and the world around us, we’d probably see a lot of brokenness. During our April Night of Worship, Corey Paxton shows us how God is restoring beauty out of the brokenness in our lives and in the world.
Life is full of difficult decisions and Godly wisdom can give us the ability to make the right choices. Doug Pace shares how a lady at Bojangles taught him everything he needs to know about Godly wisdom.
God's love is not like our love. Our love is often conditional, but God's love is unconditional. God loved us first and He initiated a relationship with us while we were at our very worst. Kari White interviews Angie Rizzo about how we can stop trying to earn God's love and receive it as a gift.
Joy is something that goes much deeper than happiness. Matt Curtis interviews Abigail Roush about how our strength comes from the joy of the Lord and not the happiness found in this world.
Many of us live busy lives and we often focus on our needs while overlooking the needs of those around us. Adrian Quesada points us to the ways that Jesus showed compassion on others and how we personally can live lives marked my love, service, and compassion.
The rhythm of shame is a dark place and it often prevents us from living in freedom. During our March Night of Worship, David Hurst talks about the power of walking in the light and how God longs for us to live in the rhythm of redemption.
In a world full of uncertainty, it can be difficult to have faith. Faith is simply having confidence for what you hope for. Daniel Tilley walks us through the idea of faith and how God gifts us faith to have confidence in what we are hoping and praying for. This episode comes from our weekly devotional series called “The Feed.”
2020 was a crazy year for many of us and I think we can all admit that nothing about this past year has been normal. Matt Curtis interviews Kari White, the newest member of the Hope Young Adult Ministry team, about how the Lord has provided in the midst of a chaotic year.
You may not think of yourself as a creative person, but every single one of us has been created by God with creative ability. Tucker King talks about the gift of creativity and how we are able to tap into the creative power of God.
For many of us, COVID-19 has taken a toll on our physical, mental, and emotional health. Jonathan Schmidt talks about the impact of involving God on our health journey. This episode comes from our weekly devotional series called “The Feed.”
Preston and Lori McLaurin join us to talk about the lessons they've learned from their 36 years of marriage and they give advice to young adults on how to approach dating, love, and relationships. This episode comes from our February Night of Worship.
God has given each one of us unique abilities and talents. The question is, how do we put them to work for the glory of God? Wade Harris explains how we can use our God-given abilities to bless others and build His kingdom. This episode comes from our weekly devotional series called “The Feed.”
It's easy to get so wrapped up in our day-to-day routines that we neglect the very disciplines needed to grow daily in our relationship with God. Ayren Nelson talks about how God wants us to say “no” to the wrong things so that we can position ourselves to experience the great things God has in store.
Relationships can be tough and messy, but God said in the very beginning that "it is not good for man to be alone." Lindsey Bull walks us through Scripture and shows us how the Lord empowers us to have healthy relationships. This episode comes from our weekly devotional series called “The Feed.”
In a noisy world with a lot of different voices and viewpoints, whose voice are you listening to? At this month’s Night of Worship, Matt Curtis breaks down how we get our identity from the voices we listen to and how listening to God’s voice can unleash our true identity.
Authority is often seen as a burden, but Paul claims it is a gift from God for our good. Andrew Yates unpacks the idea of authority and how, when used properly, it can be a reflection of the power, wisdom, and love of God.
Without vision there is nothing that keeps our life on track and we end up wandering aimlessly through life without purpose. In this episode, David Hurst explores how the story of Abraham can teach us how to find God’s vision for our life.