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 [email protected]

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.