Lead Pastor Josh Carstensen continues our series in the book of Jeremiah.

Arguably, one of the most famous verses in the entire Bible is Jeremiah 29:11. We love it on coffee mugs, graduation cards, and tattoos, but the real story behind this verse is very sobering. It was written to a people whose whole world had just burned down, and the 'hope' God offered them came with a 70-year waiting period. Join us as we dive into what it actually looks like to find a 'future and a hope' when life is far from perfect, and how we are called to be a blessing to our city while still being exiles waiting to go back home.

Thank you for listening to this message from Northwest Hills Community Church in Corvallis, Oregon, on April 19, 2026, at 9:30am. You can find us online at nwhills.com.

Key Moments

00:00 Welcome

02:41 Message: Finding Hope in Exile

06:12 The 70 Year Context

11:04 Exile in Three Waves

17:48 Reading Jeremiah 29

23:16 Seek the Welfare of the City

26:31 Find Your People

28:43 Patiently Trust Knowing You Will Soon Be Home

32:51 Prayer and Reflection