Hope Church Memphis Podcast

This weekend, Rev. Rufus Smith continued our Dear Corinth series with “Calm vs. Chaos in Corinthian Worship.” In this sermon, Rev. Smith refers to 1 Corinthians 14, exploring eight essential elements of worship—from prayer and preaching to generosity—that lift up the Lord and encourage the congregation. Discover how active corporate worship deepens your relationship with God through love, spiritual gifts, and sincere praise.

In this episode of Hope NOW, Pastor Rickey Fondren joins us to share how God uses our passions, experiences, and unique gifts to reveal His purpose.

From writing his book The Playbook to learning to trust God's timing, Pastor Rickey discusses hearing God's voice, overcoming doubt, and taking the next right step in faith.

Discover how to embrace your calling, trust the process, and live with confidence in who God created you to be.

This weekend, Rev. Vincent Joplin continued our Dear Corinth series with “LOVE.” In this sermon, Rev. Joplin explores 1 Corinthians 13 to remind us that above all gifts, knowledge, and temporary things, love is what matters most. Discover how Christ's transformative love shifts our mindset and provides an enduring foundation that will last forever.

Ever feel like certain people are just hard to deal with? Whether it’s a friendship, a family relationship, or a difficult situation at work, navigating challenging people can leave us frustrated, hurt, and questioning how to respond.

In this episode of Hope NOW, Pastor Chad Johnson explores how to navigate difficult relationships through a Christian perspective. Discover how self-awareness, trust, emotional intelligence, forgiveness, and healthy boundaries can change the way you approach conflict.

Is karma real? Can you manifest the life you want? And how do you know if what you believe about God actually holds up?

In this episode of Hope NOW, Pastor Chad Johnson breaks down how popular cultural ideas like karma and manifestation compare with a Christian worldview. Using the practical TAKES framework, we explore how your beliefs about God, human nature, knowledge, ethics, and salvation shape the way you live, make decisions, and navigate difficult questions about faith.

If you've ever questioned what you believe, wrestled with deconstruction, or wondered how to follow Jesus in a culture full of competing messages, this conversation is for you.

You don't have to be afraid of asking questions. You can examine your beliefs, have honest conversations, and grow in a faith that's grounded in more than what culture tells you.

Hope NOW: Not Only Weekends is a Hope Church Memphis podcast exploring what it means to live out real faith beyond Sunday.

This past weekend, Dr. Eli Morris continued our Dear Corinth series with “Gifts.” In this sermon, Dr. Morris explores how the Holy Spirit bestows unique spiritual gifts upon every believer to build up the church and serve others. He outlines a practical framework for identifying the difference between natural talents and spiritual gifts, using them to discover God's calling, and finding strength in the diverse gifts of the Christian community. By combining your God-given spiritual gifts with your personal passions, you can effectively serve others and bring glory to God.

The Bible can feel confusing, overwhelming, or hard to understand—but you don’t have to figure it out alone. In this episode of Hope NOW, Matt Tubings shares practical ways to study the Bible, understand its timeline and bigger story, and approach Scripture with humility. Whether you’re new to the Bible or have been reading it for years, this conversation will help you go deeper in your faith.

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This weekend, Rev. Chad Johnson preached “Jesus Is at the Table,” highlighting how Communion unifies believers as one equal body in Christ by dismantling social barriers. Approaching the Lord's table creates a gospel balance that humbles human pride while exalting those who embrace servant leadership. Ultimately, this shared unity serves as a powerful witness that reveals God's love and truth to the surrounding world.

What if your past doesn’t have to define your future?

In this episode of Hope NOW, Sheriff Anthony Buckner joins us for a conversation about faith, hope, healing, mentorship, and redemption. From finding faith behind bars to the power of one person investing in another, we explore what it looks like to believe that people are never beyond hope.

Because hurt people can heal.
Because redemption is possible.
And because no one should feel like their story is over.

Hope NOW is faith for more than just the church building. Real hope lived out right now.

This weekend, Rev. Rufus Smith continued our Dear Corinth series with “First and Twenty-First Century Church Etiquette,” focusing on 1 Corinthians 11:3–12. He illustrated how Christian culture operates in tension with society: sometimes church etiquette is intercultural (coinciding with the surrounding world), while at other times it is counter-cultural (directly contradicting the world).