Why do we worship when life feels heavy? What does Christian hope really look like—not as wishful thinking, but as a grounded reality?

In this final episode of The Worship Lab series, we return to the question that kicked off this conversation: Why do we worship? This time, we zoom in on hope: what it is, what it isn’t, and how worship helps anchor us in it, especially when we’re walking through the hard parts of life.

Whether you’re a worship leader crafting setlists or someone who finds it hard to sing right now, this episode reminds us that worship isn’t about ignoring reality—it’s about proclaiming a truer one.

We talk through:

• How hope fuels our worship, even in seasons of pain
• Why singing the full story of God (past, present, and future) matters
• The power of lament and joy in the same space
• What Revelation teaches us about worship and reality
• How worship leaders can help form disciples, not just lead songs

This conversation is both theological and practical, full of real-time reflections and pastoral encouragement. We pray it encourages you to lead and live with bold, honest hope.