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Local Hope: celebrating the local Body of Christ in action
Movement West Michigan
49 episodes
1 day ago
Does the Church really care? Join Movement West Michigan for bi-weekly conversations with local Christian leaders who are actively serving the Holland/Zeeland area through the love of Christ -- together. Real needs are met with genuine compassion when the Body of Christ is united to serve. Tune in to wrestle with evidence of true brokenness in our world, discover God's goodness at work, and celebrate with us that the Church is making a difference as we spread Christ's Hope to our local community.
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Does the Church really care? Join Movement West Michigan for bi-weekly conversations with local Christian leaders who are actively serving the Holland/Zeeland area through the love of Christ -- together. Real needs are met with genuine compassion when the Body of Christ is united to serve. Tune in to wrestle with evidence of true brokenness in our world, discover God's goodness at work, and celebrate with us that the Church is making a difference as we spread Christ's Hope to our local community.
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Episodes (20/49)
Local Hope: celebrating the local Body of Christ in action
CarePortal: The Big Picture Kingdom

CarePortal is a connecting technology that drives action for local children and families in crisis. Tune in to hear how this tool has opened doors for churches and agencies to serve families across the Holland/Zeeland area! Rebecca Velthouse from Bethany Christian Services and Pastor Jonathan Wilwerding from Ventura Baptist Church share how God has expanded their views of the Kingdom through CarePortal collaboration.

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1 year ago
36 minutes 48 seconds

Local Hope: celebrating the local Body of Christ in action
12 Ways to Pray: Ezekiel 37:7-10

Prayer unites us, even when we are apart. Join us on this rhythm of monthly "12 Ways to Pray" episodes that highlight prayer requests for local churches along with business, education, government, healthcare, and social service needs of Holland/Zeeland. Each month, we will P (pause), R (reflect), A (ask), and Y (yield) with scripture, liturgy, and local news in mind. Thanks for joining us!

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1 year ago
12 minutes 18 seconds

Local Hope: celebrating the local Body of Christ in action
Gen Z Worship: Authentic & Prepared

What is the next generation looking for in congregational worship? Is it possible for multigenerational worship to foster belonging for all? Join us to hear Alex Cross from Christ Memorial Church and Dr. Jim DeBoer from Hope College's Awakening summer program unpack the trends and desires they see in high school worship leaders today.

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1 year ago
54 minutes 27 seconds

Local Hope: celebrating the local Body of Christ in action
12 Ways to Pray: John 13:34-35

Prayer unites us, even when we are apart. Join us on this rhythm of monthly "12 Ways to Pray" episodes that highlight prayer requests for local churches along with business, education, government, healthcare, and social service needs of Holland/Zeeland. Each month, we will P (pause), R (reflect), A (ask), and Y (yield) with scripture, liturgy, and local news in mind. Thanks for joining us!

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1 year ago
10 minutes 34 seconds

Local Hope: celebrating the local Body of Christ in action
A Solid Foundation

How is home repair linked to discipleship? Discover how Benjamin Rodgers from Solid Rock Ministries and Shari Garcia from Lakeshore Habitat for Humanity are putting their faith into action by coming alongside those in need of house maintenance support. God is showing up to provide for and through these faithful Christian leaders in our community!

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1 year ago
39 minutes 36 seconds

Local Hope: celebrating the local Body of Christ in action
12 Ways to Pray: Mark 9:7-8

Prayer unites us, even when we are apart. Join us on this rhythm of monthly "12 Ways to Pray" episodes that highlight prayer requests for local churches along with business, education, government, healthcare, and social service needs of Holland/Zeeland. Each month, we will P (pause), R (reflect), A (ask), and Y (yield) with scripture, liturgy, and local news in mind. Thanks for joining us!

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1 year ago
11 minutes 16 seconds

Local Hope: celebrating the local Body of Christ in action
Faith Poppin' Up In Business

How does trusting God impact the way you do business? Tune in to hear how Ben & Joy Robinson from Robinson's Popcorn and Valerie Williams from Quality HR Solutions, LLC are incorporating their faith into every day work spaces. Discover how business strategy, customer service, and future dreams often shift when your priority is following Christ in serving "people over profit."

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1 year ago
46 minutes 20 seconds

Local Hope: celebrating the local Body of Christ in action
12 Ways to Pray: John 17:20-23

Prayer unites us, even when we are apart. Join us on this rhythm of monthly "12 Ways to Pray" episodes that highlight prayer requests for local churches along with business, education, government, healthcare, and social service needs of Holland/Zeeland. Each month, we will P (pause), R (reflect), A (ask), and Y (yield) with scripture, liturgy, and local news in mind. This month, we also recognize the start of International Week of Prayer for Christian Unity (Jan 18-25) with a few special prayer invitations. We hope these episodes both encourage you and inspire you to join other Christian leaders in unified prayer -- even around the world!

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1 year ago
15 minutes 12 seconds

Local Hope: celebrating the local Body of Christ in action
Pastoring & Place: rural vs. city ministry life

How does pastoring a parish in the city center differ from a rural context? Join us to hear from Pastor Winfred Burns, II from Maple Ave Ministries and Pastor Jessica Rivera-Walker from Good Shepherd Lutheran Church to unpack how crafting sermons, community involvement, and pastoral hopes for the future are shaped by church geography.

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1 year ago
35 minutes 8 seconds

Local Hope: celebrating the local Body of Christ in action
12 Ways to Pray: Matthew 1:23

Prayer unites us, even when we are apart. Join us on this rhythm of monthly "12 Ways to Pray" episodes that highlight prayer requests for local churches along with business, education, government, healthcare, and social service needs of Holland/Zeeland. Each month, we will P (pause), R (reflect), A (ask), and Y (yield) with scripture, liturgy, and local news in mind. We hope these episodes both encourage you and inspire you to join other local Christian leaders in unified prayer!

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1 year ago
12 minutes 2 seconds

Local Hope: celebrating the local Body of Christ in action
Christmas Gift Dignity

Christmas is coming! How can Christian leaders support families who want to give meaningful gifts but don't have the extra in their budgets? Tune in for our final interview of 2023 to learn how Melanie Weaver from The Salvation Army and Stacie Hoey from Fellowship Reformed Church are navigating distinct Christmas assistance programs with dignity and grace.

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1 year ago
45 minutes 3 seconds

Local Hope: celebrating the local Body of Christ in action
12 Ways to Pray: Jeremiah 30:17

Prayer unites us, even when we are apart. Join us on this rhythm of monthly "12 Ways to Pray" episodes that highlight prayer requests for local churches along with business, education, government, healthcare, and social service needs of Holland/Zeeland. Each month, we will P (pause), R (reflect), A (ask), and Y (yield) with scripture, liturgy, and local news in mind. We hope these episodes both encourage you and inspire you to join other local Christian leaders in unified prayer!

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1 year ago
12 minutes 14 seconds

Local Hope: celebrating the local Body of Christ in action
Rabble Rousers: Children's Ministry Together

What happens when three churches that split off one another learn how to collaborate? Tune in to hear Rev. Dr. Miriam Barnes from Second Reformed Zeeland, Angie Walker from First Reformed Zeeland, and Stacy VanSingel from Faith Reformed Zeeland share how collaborative children's ministry efforts have helped redeem division from over 100 years ago. Each church is still distinct, but also more connected to what God is doing in the community at large in Zeeland.

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2 years ago
34 minutes 4 seconds

Local Hope: celebrating the local Body of Christ in action
12 Ways to Pray: Daniel 9:18b-19

Prayer unites us, even when we are apart. Join us on this rhythm of monthly "12 Ways to Pray" episodes that highlight prayer requests for local churches along with business, education, government, healthcare and social service needs of Holland/Zeeland. Each month, we will P (pause), R (reflect), A (ask), and Y (yield) with scripture, liturgy, and the local news in mind. We hope these episodes both encourage and inspire you to join other local Christian leaders in unified prayer!

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2 years ago
11 minutes 26 seconds

Local Hope: celebrating the local Body of Christ in action
No Asterick to Belong

Can every church be a welcoming space for people of all abilities? Join us as we discuss the challenges of inclusive ministry practices within local congregations. Victoria White from With Ministries and Pastor Joshua Vander Klok from Resurrection Life Church in Holland wrestle with the importance of proactive hospitality and the reality of church life. Tune in to learn about why inclusive worship matters and ideas on how to graciously navigate individual needs in our church communities. 

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2 years ago
49 minutes 14 seconds

Local Hope: celebrating the local Body of Christ in action
12 Ways to Pray: Philippians 2:1-2

Prayer unites us, even when we are apart. Join us on this rhythm of monthly "12 Ways to Pray" episodes that highlight prayer requests for local churches along with business, education, government, healthcare and social service needs of Holland/Zeeland. Each month, we will P (pause), R (reflect), A (ask), and Y (yield) with scripture, liturgy, and the local news in mind. We hope these episodes both encourage and inspire you to join other local Christian leaders in unified prayer!

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2 years ago
12 minutes 45 seconds

Local Hope: celebrating the local Body of Christ in action
Digital Discipleship

What is the time and place for church digital connections? Can relationships still be at the center through virtual connection? Tune in to a lively discussion with Aaron VanDerVeen from Harderwyk CRC and Mike Van Drie from Jesus Gathering to hear differing perspectives on how to use digital tools for discipleship today.

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2 years ago
51 minutes 35 seconds

Local Hope: celebrating the local Body of Christ in action
12 Ways to Pray: Romans 12:12

Prayer unites us, even when we are apart. Join us on this rhythm of monthly "12 Ways to Pray" episodes that highlight prayer requests for local churches along with business, education, government, healthcare and social service needs of Holland/Zeeland. Each month, we will P (pause), R (reflect), A (ask), and Y (yield) with scripture, liturgy, and the local news in mind. We hope these episodes both encourage and inspire you to join other local Christian leaders in unified prayer!

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2 years ago
7 minutes 55 seconds

Local Hope: celebrating the local Body of Christ in action
All About Relationships

What do 4 churches in Holland Heights have in common? A heart for the neighborhood. 20 years ago, Heights of Hope was established by local churches to build relationships with neighbors. Tune in to hear Mandy Bullers-Hutcheson from Heights of Hope and Julie Philips from Holland Heights CRC share how tutoring, a Christmas store, mentors, “Maxwell Monday,” and even a fun annual 5K are now transforming lives in the neighborhood. Why? Because it’s all about relationships. 

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2 years ago
35 minutes

Local Hope: celebrating the local Body of Christ in action
12 Ways to Pray: Isaiah 40:4-5

Prayer unites us, even when we are apart. Join us on this rhythm of monthly "12 Ways to Pray" episodes that highlight prayer requests for local churches along with business, education, government, healthcare and social service needs of Holland/Zeeland. Each month, we will P (pause), R (reflect), A (ask), and Y (yield) with scripture, liturgy, and the local news in mind. We hope these episodes both encourage and inspire you to join other local Christian leaders in unified prayer!

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2 years ago
10 minutes 47 seconds

Local Hope: celebrating the local Body of Christ in action
Does the Church really care? Join Movement West Michigan for bi-weekly conversations with local Christian leaders who are actively serving the Holland/Zeeland area through the love of Christ -- together. Real needs are met with genuine compassion when the Body of Christ is united to serve. Tune in to wrestle with evidence of true brokenness in our world, discover God's goodness at work, and celebrate with us that the Church is making a difference as we spread Christ's Hope to our local community.