New Hope 365: Recent Episodes
Lead Pastor Jason Hirsch
It is natural for us to read the Bible through the lens of our own culture and experiences. But the Bible wasn’t written to 21st Century Americans. The Bible was written to 1st Century middle-eastern people, but it was also written for all people for all time.
In this week's podcast, Samuel Hirsch, looks at how we should be reading the Bible with the proper cultural context and understanding.
Who doesn't like getting rewarded? Rewards are often a testament to our accomplishments and hard work. They are significant and something that all of us want to receive, right? So it's not surprising that rewards are a big deal to God as well.
In this week's podcast, Pastor Jason teaches how God has a plan to reward each of us, not only in this life but the life yet to come. Rewards will always be part of a Christian's identity in Christ.
Everyone desires to be authentically loved, but many never find the God-centered love that He offers to those who will receive it. But why? Why would people reject a pure, sacrificial love that has your best interest in mind?
In this week's message, Pastor Jason walks us through scripture that reveals God's heart of love and identifies who we are in Christ as it pertains to His love.
In a world with increasing fatherlessness, abusive fathers, and the overall breakdown of the family unit, it's not surprising that people would have a skewed view of God as a father. So how do we recapture the right image of God? How does culture put God back in His rightful place as a loving dad who cares for and loves humanity deeply?
In this week's message, Pastor Jason continues to help us understand our identity and how that identity is actually tied to our adoption in Christ.
Scripture talks about forgiveness and a Christian's role in it. But is it really that easy? Just forgive, forget, and move on?
In this week's message, Pastor Jason teaches from Ephesians on the topic of forgiveness, and he exposes what the "F" word really is and what it's not.
It's a big deal! Why? It's part of your identity in Christ
Scripture talks about forgiveness and a Christian's role in it. But is it really that easy? Just forgive, forget, and move on?
In this week's message, Pastor Jason teaches from Ephesians on the topic of forgiveness, and he exposes what the "F" word really is and what it's not.
It's a big deal! Why? It's part of your identity in Christ
Most people want to be someone new. This is why seemingly every cover of the most popular magazines and books, the topics of the most popular podcasts and TV shows, and the most trafficked blogs and websites are about one thing - becoming a new you. But what does the Bible have to say about that? Aren't we supposed to decrease and Jesus increase in us? What does "new" really mean to a follower of Jesus?
In this week's message, Pastor Jason continues to unfold old teaching with new implications that will change the way you see yourself for all eternity.
Most people want to be someone new. This is why seemingly every cover of the most popular magazines and books, the topics of the most popular podcasts and TV shows, and the most trafficked blogs and websites are about one thing - becoming a new you. But what does the Bible have to say about that? Aren't we supposed to decrease and Jesus increase in us? What does "new" really mean to a follower of Jesus? In this week's message, Pastor Jason continues to unfold old teaching with new implications that will change the way you see yourself for all eternity.
Most people want to be someone new. This is why seemingly every cover of the most popular magazines and books, the topics of the most popular podcasts and TV shows, and the most trafficked blogs and websites are about one thing - becoming a new you. But what does the Bible have to say about that? Aren't we supposed to decrease and Jesus increase in us? What does "new" really mean to a follower of Jesus?
In this week's message, Pastor Jason unfolds old teaching with new implications that will change the way you see yourself for all eternity.
Don’t we all love to receive gifts? And isn’t a gift even better when it’s something we really wanted and or needed? God wired humanity in such a way that He knew we would love gifts, particularly His spiritual gifts. He loves to shower His kids with gifts, but not just any gifts. He gives gifts of purpose, power, and plenty. But what are they? Do all Christians get gifts? When are they given, why are they given, and how many gifts are there? Does it really matter?
In this week's message, Pastor Jason continues to unpack your identity in Christ and unveils a vital part of who you truly are.
God’s heart is always inclined toward you, His face set before you, and His ear open to you. Isn’t that exciting news? In Part 2 of "Is Anybody Listening?" Pastor Jason continues to teach on your identity in Christ and unpacks the biblical truth of how God hears you and how it’s way more relational than you ever thought.
God’s heart is always inclined toward you, His face set before you, and His ear open to you. Isn’t that exciting news?
In this week's message, Pastor Jason continues to teach on your identity in Christ and unpacks the biblical truth of how God hears you and how it’s way more relational than you ever thought.
Have you heard of the “Cancel Culture” movement? Maybe you’ve been canceled? Why is canceling people such a big deal, and how does it impact Easter 2021?
In this special Easter message, Pastor Jason unpacks a plot so sinister that even New Testament believers were afraid of the outcomes.
Palm Sunday is the beginning of the most sacred week in the church calendar. Lent is coming to a close, and the church now walks the path with Jesus to Golgotha. Can you imagine going from a triumphal entry to a walk of death on the cross for Jesus? What appeared to be problematic thinking for Jesus' followers is often still a problem for His church today. What is that?
In this week's message, Pastor Jason casts vision for New Hope 365 through the lens of biblical prophecy.
Christians don’t suffer, do they? Once you give your life to Jesus, it’s a sure-fire way to ensure a life that is painless, right? Many Christians have grown discouraged over the years, believing that suffering, pain, and affliction shouldn’t be part of their daily lives. But that’s not reality! So what does God have to say about your afflictions, and how does it affect your identity in Christ?
In this week's message, Pastor Jason continues teaching through Ephesians, helping you grow to know the real you.
Most people in culture tend to hang with people that are similar to themselves, right? If you’re rich, you do life with rich people. If you’re smart, your friends tend to be smart too. If you’re of a particular skin color or ethnicity, it seems to be the tribe you associate with the most. Isn’t that just the human way? Yes, but that’s not God’s way. And if you are a Christian, your identity has changed, and the way you live your life will be very different. But what does that difference look like? And why is it so hard for us to understand and embrace differences? Should we just accept that segregation is a part of our identity?
In this week's message, Pastor Jason breaks down walls of separation that will open up a whole new identity for not only you but for the people you associate with.
As Christians, our identity is rooted in the salvation that comes from Jesus alone. But what do we need to be saved from, and is it only once that we need saving? The Bible has a lot to say about salvation and its impact. Even more, the apostle Paul gives clarity as to how Christ’s salvation truly impacts our identity and changes our lives. In this week's message, Pastor Jason teaches on salvation and how it will change your identity forever.
Pastor Jason gives us some final thoughts on how we can trust God through our circumstances, even when they are difficult.
Due to extreme weather here in central Texas, Pastor Jason taught this week's message on reasons why God might send ice and snow to Texas over Facebook Live from his home.
Contentment is a secret or mystery found only in the depths of the knowledge of Jesus Christ and His power.
Everyone loves to be valued and appreciated for the work they have done. But there are times when appreciation never seems like it will come. Times when people overlook your service and the hard work you do. In these times, it is essential for you to know who you are “in Christ”. As you continue to understand your identity, you will grow to realize that God thinks very highly of you and even appreciates you big time.
But why does that matter so much? What impact does it really make on you and the lives of those you come in contact with?
In this week's message, Pastor Jason unveils biblical truth that will continue to help you understand, YOU.
What do you think of when you hear the word blessed? Do you think of someone who makes a lot of money, gets all the breaks, and who’s life is virtually problem-free? What if none of those things are included in being blessed? What if a blessed life means something entirely different to God? What if a blessed life was less about us and more about Him?
In this week's message, Pastor Jason continues to unpack the book of Ephesians and will help us know ourselves the way God does.
People don’t often think of themselves as saints. When they think of the word saint, the names of the apostles might come to mind, or some great philanthropist they’ve read about. But maybe you are closer to sainthood than you think. Perhaps your identity is nearer to perfection than you ever thought. Sound crazy?
In this week's message, Pastor Jason shares biblical truths with a timeless impact that will not only change your life but the lives of those you may encounter.
When building a house, the foundation is critical. Get the foundation wrong, and the likelihood is that your house will have issues for years to come. The same goes for humanity, and more often than not the reason people have all kinds of personal issues is that they are building on a poor foundation.
In this week's message, Pastor Jason looks at the book of Ephesians to help pour new foundational ground for the future God has in store for you.
Who are you? What defines you? What is your identity? How you answer those questions affects every aspect of your life: personal, public, and spiritual. So it's vital to get the answer right. That's the goal of this new 2021 series entitled, "Knowing You". In this series, Pastor Jason will be exposing our false identities and laying the foundation for our true identities in Christ, which will ultimately lead us to understand who we really are.
In the Kingdom of God relationships are a big deal, but not just relationships with people that look and think like us. Our heavenly Father sent His Son, not just for us, but so that others can know and experience our King’s love and forgiveness through Jesus. But how do people learn and experience the Father’s love, especially in a day of skepticism, and mistrust? Do we just pray and hope that people get transformed? In the finale to the Kingdom series, Pastor Jason teaches how we can, and should light up our communities with hope.
In the Kingdom of God, relationships are a big deal. God never intended for His kingdom to be a kingdom of isolated people. In fact, one of the enemy’s tactics is to get you to live an isolated life alone. But, if you are a follower of Jesus, you are called to live in community with others, not in isolation. Community is a big kingdom idea! In this week's message, Pastor Jason continues to unveil God's design for kingdom living that will not only add value to your life but add value to so many that are searching for hope in these turbulent times.
In the Kingdom of God relationships are a big deal. God never intended for His kingdom to be a kingdom of isolated people. In fact, one of the enemy’s tactics is to get you to live an isolated life alone. But, if you are a follower of Jesus, you are called to live in community with others, not in isolation. Community is a big kingdom idea! In this week's message, Pastor Jason continues to unveil God's design for kingdom living that will not only add value to your life, but add value to so many that are searching for hope in these turbulent times.
In the Kingdom of God relationships are a big deal. God never intended for His kingdom to be a kingdom of isolated people. In fact, one of the enemy’s tactics is to get you to live an isolated life alone. But, if you are a follower of Jesus, you are called to live in community with others, not in isolation. Community is a big kingdom idea! In this week's message, Pastor Jason unveils God design for kingdom living that will not only add value to your life, but add value to so many that are searching for hope in these turbulent times.
Miracles are a part of the Kingdom of God, and Jesus regularly revealed how His kingdom is one of heaven coming to earth through healing, signs, wonders, and miracles. Maybe you have personally experienced a miracle of healing, or perhaps you witnessed one? Maybe you are struggling in your faith because you asked God to do something supernatural, and it never happened? In this week's message, Pastor Jason teaches on a miracle that changed many lives, and will change yours if you let it.
As believers, we should have such peace through our relationship with Jesus that our actions, attitudes, and character in times of calamity would bring about change within our circles of influence.
The Bible uses pictures of shepherds and shepherding to reveal the heart of the Father for His children. As His children, we need to walk in the strength of our Good Shepherd, Jesus Christ. But sometimes we’re surrounded by danger and even dangerous people that can bring harm to our churches and families. What are we to do then? In this week's message, Pastor Jason continues to unveil God’s kingdom protection for His kids and exposes wolves that seek to bring destruction at all levels.
The Bible uses pictures of shepherds and shepherding to reveal the heart of the Father for His children. As His children, we need to walk in the strength of our Good Shepherd, Jesus Christ. But sometimes we’re surrounded by danger and even dangerous people that can bring harm to our churches and families. What are we to do then? In this week's message, Pastor Jason unveils God’s kingdom protection for His kids and exposes wolves that seek to bring destruction at all levels.
With elections right around the corner, our culture seems anything but unified. Opposing corners. Opposite viewpoints. It seems like there are no meet-in-the-middle options anymore, and everyone is just opposed to everyone else. But in the Kingdom of God, there is no disunity, no disagreement between the Trinity, and God’s divine council does as He says. So what does all of this mean for the Church? How are we to live out the kingdom value of unity? In this week's message, Pastor Jason paints a biblical picture of how the Church is to live in the present reality.
We live in a culture where everything seems to be moving at Mach speed. Instant potatoes, instant mac-n-cheese, fast food on all corners, and packages to your door within hours. It seems like in a culture of instant and convenient, peace would abound, right? But anything but peace seems to abound, and living with anxiety and fear has become a norm for many. But does it have to be that way? Are we just bound to live in fear and anxiety because of the age we live in? In Part 2 of A Kingdom of Faith, Pastor Jason continues to unpack the kingdom's alternative to fear-based living.
We live in a culture where everything seems to be moving at Mach speed. Instant potatoes, instant mac-n-cheese, fast food on all corners, and packages to your door within hours. It seems like in a culture of instant and convenient, peace would abound, right? But anything but peace seems to abound, and living with anxiety and fear has become a norm for many. But does it have to be that way? Are we just bound to live in fear and anxiety because of the age we live in? In this week's message, Pastor Jason begins to unpack the kingdom's alternative to fear-based living.
Who doesn’t want to be content in life? We all want to be happy and satisfied, and we should be able to, because that is the way God wants it for us, right? After all, if we are Christians we should be living examples of God’s blessings to the world. Isn’t that kingdom thinking? Well maybe, or maybe not. In this week's message, Pastor Jason addresses the topic of kingdom contentment in a world where nothing seems to satisfy.
The kingdom of God is a kingdom of truth, but sometimes we forget what that looks like, and we can get caught in cultural grey truth, or even believe lies that may look like truth. But is that the way of God’s kingdom? What is expected of God’s children as it pertains to the truth in our daily relationships? In this week's message, Pastor Jason paints the canvas that reveals kingdom truth that will ultimately rock your world and the world around you.
In the Bible, Jesus talked a lot about the "kingdom of heaven" or "kingdom of God. But what is the role or responsibility that Christians have in the kingdom? For many believers, salvation is simply a "bus ticket" to heaven, and they think it doesn't matter what they do while they wait for the bus. But Jesus teaches that the kingdom of heaven is here, right now, and seeking it should be the top priority of our lives. In this series, Pastor Jason will be teaching from the Bible about God's desires for us in His Kingdom now.
Have you ever prayed for someone to receive a miracle of healing in their body, only for them to never be healed? Have you ever wondered why we aren’t experiencing more supernatural healings today? Does Satan have a part to play in our sickness, and keeping us from being healed? In this week's message, Pastor Jason continues teaching on the battle against demonic sickness, and what the Bible has to say about it.
Have you ever prayed for someone to receive a miracle of healing in their body, only for them to never be healed? Have you ever wondered why we aren’t experiencing more supernatural healings today? Does Satan have a part to play in our sickness, and keeping us from being healed? In this week's message, Pastor Jason teaches on the battle against demonic sickness, and what the Bible has to say about it.
Who doesn’t like to be clean? Who doesn’t like to wear new clothes? Well in the spiritual realm, God created us to be clothed in a way that changes how we think, feel, and live our lives. It’s a good thing! Unfortunately, Satan has counterfeit clothes that he’s always trying to put on us, and shame us at the same time. In today's message, Pastor Jason exposes Satan's counterfeit wardrobe.
We’ve all been hurt or disappointed by someone in life, and often those hurts can persuade us to build walls, live with resentment, and even cause us to live a life separated from God, and others. But…you don’t have to live that way. God has a plan! Yes, you can live life to the fullest if you reject Satan's counterfeit tactics, and embrace the true life Jesus desires to give all of us. In this week's message, Pastor Jason teaches on the battle of inner vows, and how to break free from destructive life patterns.
In a world that prides itself on having a good self-image, and high self-esteem, the enemy (Satan) seeks to pull you into these cultural, counterfeit mindsets. But wait! Are these mindsets wrong? Isn’t it good to feel good about yourself? Aren’t we supposed to have a good self-worth? In this message, Pastor Jason teaches about our spiritual battle of identity, and how we can identify the enemy's attacks on our identities.
How seriously are we to take pride in our lives? What does God have to say about pride? What is the alternative to pride, and how can we obtain it? In this message, Pastor Jason teaches on the supernatural battle for your heart, and how God will help you overcome Satan's counterfeit tactics of pride.
God is a worshipper and worships in complete unity with the Trinity. He also created humanity to worship Him in Spirit and Truth. But the unseen realm of the demonic has a dark ambition to have you worship anything and everything other than God. Satan's tactics are often very subtle, but nonetheless eternally destructive for many. So what can we do in this struggle for our worship? In today's message, Pastor Jason teaches on winning your worship battle.
Christians know that there’s an unseen realm where demonic influences seek to wage war against God’s children. They also know that through Jesus Christ, the demonic influences were defeated, and one day will be completely destroyed. But in the meantime, the battle rages, and can still impact and influence Christians. But to what extent? Can a Christian be demon-possessed? Is that even possible? In this week's message, Pastor Jason teaches what the Bible has to say about demonic influences in the life of God’s children.
Not only is Satan a deceiver, but he has apparently deceived himself into thinking he can rewrite the storyline of the Bible and defeat God once and for all. But we as Christians know that is not true. In fact, we’ve been given authority over the demonic realm to defeat it in our lives. But what is the key to exercising that authority in the spiritual warfare that we face? In this week's message, Pastor Jason teaches about our God-given spiritual authority in the midst of our battles.
Through the cross, Jesus has won the battle over sin and death for us. We don’t have to live defeated anymore! But we still need to understand the battle between good and evil, and how Jesus played, and still plays a part in the battle to this day. In this week's message, Pastor Jason teaches on the supernatural battle in the life of Jesus.
We’ve all been born on the wrong side of a war - under the leadership of a false god. We have been fed a steady diet of fear and propaganda through the media we consume, the entertainment we enjoy, and the schools we attend. Yes, you are in a battle, and are being attacked by your enemy, the devil. But why? In this message, Pastor Jason biblically unpacks who Satan targets to destroy every day, and how he can be stopped.
The unseen world is full of mystery and intrigue, but nonetheless it’s very real and does impact our seen world. How? One way is through Angels, God’s messengers. In this message, Pastor Jason shares what the Bible has to say about Angel’s, and how they help us fight the war between good and evil, and so much more.
The world is really struggling right now, and many are in search of meaning, and have questions about good and evil, Heaven and Hell, and the unseen realm. With so much information at our fingertips, answers to spiritual questions can seem murky at times. So what do we do? Where can we find help, insight and meaning as we seek to navigate these tumultuous times? In this week's message, Pastor Jason shares four legs of a biblical worldview that will bring answers and hope to people searching for the truth.