Imagine trying to sell barbeque when all restaurants are closed, or start a coffee shop where customers can't sit and drink coffee. That's just a sample of the trials area business owners have endured over the past several month. But, as always, God finds a way through the mess of our world, and Al Laudencia & Matt McNeece are here to give witness to His grace and mercy during COVID-19.

Pastor Mike Drop is hosted by Mike Housholder, Senior Pastor of Lutheran Church of Hope, with Emily Langpaul, Executive Minister at Lutheran Church of Hope. Episodes drop every Tuesday morning. You can subscribe to your podcatcher of choice (Apple, Spotify, Google) for automatic updates, or click subscribe to full videos on YouTube. Get all the latest updates at PastorMikeDrop.com.

We take a moment during this momentous week for America to reflect on the powerful ways God has moved in the central Iowa community. Guests Pastor Michael Hurst from Elim Fellowship, Des Moines Chief of Police Dana Wingert, and activist Justyn Lewis take part in a discussion about the love that's healing a hurting country, and the distance we still have to go to attain justice for all Americans.

Pastor Mike Drop is hosted by Mike Housholder, Senior Pastor of Lutheran Church of Hope, with Emily Langpaul, Executive Minister at Lutheran Church of Hope. Episodes drop every Tuesday morning. You can subscribe to your podcatcher of choice (Apple, Spotify, Google) for automatic updates, or click subscribe to full videos on YouTube. Get all the latest updates at PastorMikeDrop.com.

What could a pair of religion professors teach us about a medical pandemic? As always, the Bible has something to say in each stage of our lives! Though we have many questions these days, Drs. Terri Elton and Russell Lackey will help Pr. Mike and Emily answer how God reaches out to a world coping with COVID-19.

Pastor Mike Drop is hosted by Mike Housholder, Senior Pastor of Lutheran Church of Hope, with Emily Langpaul, Executive Minister at Lutheran Church of Hope. Episodes drop every Tuesday morning. You can subscribe to your podcatcher of choice (Apple, Spotify, Google) for automatic updates, or click subscribe to full videos on YouTube. Get all the latest updates at PastorMikeDrop.com.

Super-spouse Sally returns to the podcast to share a special message of faith and resilience with her brother, Joe. Joe Bartel (dubbed Mr. Chicago by his brother-in-law) is battling ALS, but demonstrates faith in the promise God gives each of us while doing so. Don't miss this touching conversation!

Pastor Mike Drop is hosted by Pr Mike Housholder, Senior Pastor of Lutheran Church of Hope, with Emily Langpaul, Executive Minister at Lutheran Church of Hope. Episodes drop every Tuesday morning. You can subscribe to your podcatcher of choice (Apple, Spotify, Google) for automatic updates, or click subscribe to full videos on YouTube. Get all the latest updates at PastorMikeDrop.com.

While this time has been a bit of a downer for some graduates, confirmands, and others looking forward to moving up in life, our team of school administrators (Valley HS Principal David Maxwell) and Hope PowerLife leaders (Justin and Corrie) are here to give us and the students in our lives perspective on growing up during a pandemic.

Pastor Mike Drop is hosted by Pr Mike Housholder, Senior Pastor of Lutheran Church of Hope, with Emily Langpaul, Executive Minister at Lutheran Church of Hope. Episodes drop every Tuesday morning. You can subscribe to your podcatcher of choice (Apple, Spotify, Google) for automatic updates, or click subscribe to full videos on YouTube. Get all the latest updates at PastorMikeDrop.com.

Fitness has been taking a hit these days, so Pastor Mike and Emily invited two of the leading minds on sports and exercise in our church community to the (virtual) table: Hope Sports Director Kahlil Carter, and Lance Farrell of Ferrell's eXtreme Bodyshaping.

They talk about the legacy of their sports careers, advice on staying fit during isolation, and why we as the church focus on sports as a way to reach people for Jesus!

The question that's pressing on everyone's mind: When can we go back to church as usual? It's a complicated, and still largely unknown answer, but two of Hope's organizational leaders—Executive Minister of Operations Chris Gunnare, and Hospitality Director Gail Smith—talk through their plans for what's to come, and let Pastor Mike & Emily know what to expect in the coming weeks and months.

This week we talk to "The Professor"—or Pastor Richard Webb, as he's more commonly known around Lutheran Church of Hope—and get deep into matters of theology. Who's to blame? Where's God in all this? Will good come out of our pain?

Pastor Mike and Emily have some pretty heartening answers after a talk with Pastor Richard!

Pastor Mike and Emily recap our celebration this past Sunday, and explore the historical evidence surrounding the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

Care Director Kolette and Pastor Jeremy are back to share some good news in a week that we traditionally remember the world's biggest good news! Co-host Emily checks in remotely with Pastor Mike.