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HopeUC Nashville Word of the Week
By God's grace we pray that HopeUC will always be a body, a church, a family and a home that is defined by God's presence. Worshipful, missional, prayerful, generational, creative, generous, thankful, authentic and completely passionate about people responding to the message of salvation. And with a shout that resounds through every part of our lives that HOPE is a person, and His name is Jesus. The songs and teachings range from adoration to warfare, but the message is the same, the Lord alone…
Episodes
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The Jesus Who Disrupts | THE JESUS WAY | Pastor Dustin Smith
Join us in this episode as Pastor Dustin Smith explores how Jesus disrupts the things we build our lives around to bring us into alignment with the Kingdom of…
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Laying It Down | THE JESUS WAY | Pastor Rick White
Join us in this episode as Pastor Rick White explores what happens when we face the same temptations Jesus faced in the wilderness. Through Matthew 4, he…
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You Are The Body | THE CHURCH | Jeremy Weedman
Join us in this episode as Jeremy Weedman closes out our series on the church by unpacking what it means to actually be the body of Christ. Through 1…
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September 13th - The Church | Reveal, Restore, and Revive by Pastor Dustin Smith
Join us in this episode as Pastor Dustin Smith unpacks the mission of the church: to reveal God, restore people, and revive cities. Through Ephesians 4, he…
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September 6th - The Church | The Purpose of the Church by Pastor Dustin Smith
Join us in this episode as Pastor Dustin explores what it really means to be the church Jesus is building. Moving beyond Sunday services and spiritual…
- HopeUC Nashville Word of the Week
August 23rd - Community | Making Room For Community by Trey Rose
Join us in this episode as Trey shares a powerful message on authentic community and how God often builds it through interruption, presence, and grace. Through…
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August 16th - Community | Spirit-Led Community by Pastor Dustin Smith
Join us in this episode as Pastor Dustin shares a powerful message on Spirit-led community and the kind of unity only the Holy Spirit can form. Through…
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August 9th - Community | Biblical Community by Trey Rose
Join us in this episode as Trey shares a powerful message on biblical community and the kind of unity Jesus prayed for in John 17. Through personal stories…
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August 2nd - Community | The Strength Of Belonging by Pastor Dustin Smith
Join us in this episode as Dustin shares a powerful and timely message on identity, obedience, community, and the strength of belonging. Through the baptism…
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July 12th - Generations | Marked by the Kingdom by Rick White
Join us in this episode as Rick shares a powerful and practical message on kingdom culture, discipleship, and what it means to be formed as a follower of…
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July 26th - Generations | Legacy Builders by Stevie Mitchell, Ryan Mitchell, and Meaghan Mitchell
Join us in this episode as the Mitchell family shares a heartfelt, practical conversation on Generational Legacy and what it means to pass faith, wisdom…
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July 19th - Generations | Generations On Fire by Elliot Rudell
Join us in this episode as Elliot Rudell shares a fiery, vulnerable message on "Generations" and what it means to follow Jesus in a world God Himself is…
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July 5th - Generations | Passing The Torch by Pastors Tom Trout, Dustin Smith, and Jordan Smith
Join us in this episode as Pastor Dustin Smith, Pastor Tom Trout, and Jordan Smith sit down together to talk about "Generations" and how God weaves old men's…
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June 28th - Keys to the Kingdom | Walking in Kingdom Authority by Pastor Dustin Smith
Join us in this episode as Pastor Dustin Smith unpacks "keys of the kingdom" and how they unlock God's rule and reign in our everyday lives. Walking through…
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June 21st - Keys to the Kingdom | Jesus' Call to the Disqualified by Shane Willard
In this episode, Shane Willard takes us into the Jewish world of Jesus to show Him as a real first‑century rabbi—and what it means to actually live under His…
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June 14th - Keys to the Kingdom | Faith Over Comfort by Pastor Dustin Smith
In this episode, Pastor Dustin shares a passionate, practical message on faith as a "key to the kingdom" in a culture of comfort, convenience, and quitting…
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June 7th - Keys to the Kingdom | Endurance As Worship by Rick White
In this episode, Pastor Rick shares a honest, practical message on endurance as a "key to the kingdom" in a world obsessed with ease, speed, and instant…
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May 24th - Beatitudes | Blessed In Dependence by Pastor Dustin Smith
In this episode, Pastor Dustin shares a bold, practical message on the Beatitudes and what it truly means to be "blessed" in a world that celebrates strength…
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May 17th - Beatitudes | Trusting His Presence by Brad Bichsel
In this episode, Brad shares a practical, story-driven message on living aware of God's presence in everyday life—not just in church services or "spiritual…
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May 10th - Beatitudes | Carriers Of Hope by Autumn Darden
In this episode, Autumn shares a deeply personal and powerfully hope-filled message on what it means to live as people of hope in the middle of real pain…
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May 3rd - Sunday Sermon With J. John | What Is Christianity?
In this episode, we welcome special guest J. John, who brings a clear and compelling message on what Christianity really is—not a vague label or a religious…
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April 26th - Worship | Presence Over Presentation by Kat Huskey
In this episode, we explore how worship becomes the place where God quietly builds something in us that can hold when life falls apart. Through Kat Huskey's…
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April 12th - Worship | Unity Releases Power by Pastor Dustin Smith
In this episode, we explore what it means to live in the "power of all" in a culture that disciples us to do faith as individuals. Starting in Ecclesiastes 4…
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April 12th - Worship | Prayer As Worship by Pastor Tom Trout
In this episode, we look at what it really means for God's people to be a "house of prayer" in a culture that treats prayer as a last resort. Starting in Mark…
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March 29th - Culture | Families of Promise by Pastor Dustin Smith
In this episode, we unpack what it means to live as a promise‑carrying family in a world where every home has fractures, pressure, and pain. Starting from…
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March 22nd - Culture | Function Before Title by Dustin Smith
In this episode, we unpack what it means to live "function before title" in a culture obsessed with platforms, visibility, and influence. Starting from Luke…
- HopeUC Nashville Word of the Week
March 15th - Culture | People Are The Mission by Jeremy Weedman
In this episode, we explore what it means to stop seeing people as distractions to our "real calling" and recognize that people are the calling. Using Jesus'…
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March 8th - Culture | Room At The Table by Pastor Dustin Smith
In this episode, we explore what it means to stop "reading God phonetically"—seeing some things technically right but interpreting them wrong—and step into the…
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March 1st - Culture | Life Of Love by Pastor Dustin Smith
In this episode, we kick off our Culture series by asking a hard but necessary question: are we just putting on good services, or are we actually becoming a…
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February 22nd - Mission | The Sound Of Faith by Pastor Dustin Smith
In this episode, we explore what it means to become a true carrier of God's glory. Moving from being a passive audience to an active outpost of His presence…
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February 8th - Mission | Outposts Of Heaven by Aaron Sanders
In this episode, we unpack God's original design for humanity to live as an outpost of heaven on earth, carrying His authority without seizing His throne…
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February 1st - Mission | Living On Mission by Elliot Rudell
In this episode, we explore the dynamic mission of believers as lights in the world, tasked with shining the kingdom's truth into darkness. Through inspiring…
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January 25th - The King & His Kingdom | Understanding The Kingdom by Rick White
In this episode, we explore the profound concept of the Kingdom of God as a divine monarchy rather than a democracy. Through insightful biblical analysis, we…
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January 18th - The King & His Kingdom | Living Differently by Ps. Dustin Smith
Join us in this episode as we explore how faith is formed in quiet obedience and strengthened through meaningful community. We reflect on how fear, isolation…
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January 11th - The King & His Kingdom | The Kingdom Is Here by Ps. Dustin Smith
In this episode, join us as we explore the profound truths of the kingdom of God with Pastor Dustin. Dive into the heart of what it means to live under the…
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January 4th - The King & His Kingdom | God's Timing by Jeremy Weedman
Join us in this episode as we explore the profound message of Ecclesiastes Chapter 3, delving into the divine seasons of life. Understand how perception and…
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December 21st - Advent | Joy Is A Choice by Ps. Dustin Smith
Join us as Pastor Dustin Smith unpacks the transformative power of joy and its role in our lives. Discover how joy, rooted in the arrival of Jesus, offers…
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December 14th - Advent | Finding Hope by PS. Dustin Smith
In this episode, Pastor Dustin Smith delves into how God often shows up in our lives during times of disruption and darkness. Discover how Advent reminds us…
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December 7th - Advent | You Have A Room In The House by Amy Roldan
Join us in this inspiring episode as Amy Roldan shares a heartfelt journey from striving to resting in the identity of being a child of God. Discover the…
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November 30th - Gratitude | The Joy In Gratitude by Rick White
In this episode, Rick White explores the transformative power of gratitude in the Christian life. Discover how thankfulness can reshape your mind, foster joy…
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November 23rd - Gratitude | Lenses Of Freedom by Ps. Dustin Smith
In this episode, Pastor Dustin explores the profound power of gratitude and how it can transform our lives. He unpacks the concept that gratitude is not just…
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November 16th - Gratitude | Embrace The Feast by Dustin Smith
Join us as we explore Pastor Dustin's compelling sermon on the urgent call to recognize and embrace God's active work in our lives today. Pastor Dustin…
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November 9th - Hear His Voice by David Balestri
Join us in this episode as David Balestri unpacks the profound concept of being an "Adam to your Eden," exploring how we can invite the voice of God into our…
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November 2nd - Gratitude | Embracing Eternal Gratitude by Tom Trout
In this episode, Pastor Tom explores the profound spiritual significance of Thanksgiving beyond simple politeness. Learn how genuine gratitude, nurtured…
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October 26th - Stewardship | Faithful Over Fearful by Dustin Smith
In this episode, join us as we explore the essence of faith with Dustin Smith, delving into the unseen realm that guides our lives. Dustin takes us through…
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October 19th - Stewardship | Light Of The World by Rick White
In this episode, Rick White delves into the biblical principle of stewardship, urging us to apply it to every area of our lives. Through scripture, he…
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October 12th - Stewardship | The Price Of Surrender by Elliot Rudell
Tune in as Elliot Rudell breaks down the essence of true stewardship, looking beyond just financial giving. Elliot inspires us to completely dedicate our lives…
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October 5th - Stewardship | The Kingdom Equation by Dustin Smith
In this episode, we dive into the profound call of stewardship within the kingdom of God, emphasizing the need for action beyond just hearing His word. Explore…
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September 28th - Worship | Be Held & To Behold by Ty & Mal Gilland
Join Ty and Mal as they explore what it means to be truly captivated by God. This episode delves into worship as a transformative lifestyle that deepens our…
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September 21st - Worship | God's Delight by Dustin Smith
In this episode, we explore how the joy of the Lord is our strength. Through touching stories and biblical insights, we learn to rest in God's delight and…
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September 7th - Worship | Awe & Wonder by Elliot Rudell
In this episode, join us as Elliot delves into the captivating world of awe and wonder, and how embracing these aspects can transform our spiritual lives…
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August 24th - Signs and Wonders | Childlike Wonder by Dustin Smith
Join us as Dustin Smith challenges us to move beyond spiritual complacency and embrace a transformative journey with God. Dustin highlights the importance of…
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August 17th - Signs and Wonders | Miracle in the Middle by Dustin Smith
In this episode, Pastor Dustin dives into the powerful story of Jairus and the woman with the issue of blood from the book of Mark. He explores how faith and…
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August 10th - Signs and Wonders | Faith, Healing, and Testimonies by Jeremy Weedman
Join us as Jeremy shares a powerful message on the importance of living in alignment with God's kingdom and recognizing the miraculous within our lives…
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August 3rd - Signs and Wonders | Heaven on Earth by Dustin Smith
In this episode of the HopeUC Nashville Word of the Week, we dive into the role of faith in unleashing signs and wonders in our lives. Dustin Smith challenges…
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July 27th - Community | Faith Through Connection by Dustin Smith
Join us as Dustin Smith delves into the vital role of community in our faith journey. He highlights the power of living in covenant with others, emphasizing…
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July 13th - Community | Community Of Saints by Elliot Rudell
Join us for an inspiring episode as Elliot Rudell delves into the profound power of holy community and worship in these challenging times. Discover how the…
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July 6th - Community | Building Hope by Dustin Smith
In this episode, Pastor Dustin Smith delves into the power of spiritual community and rebuilding the protective walls around our lives, families, and cities…
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June 29th - Through The Valley | From Lack to Abundance by Natalie Weedman
Join Natalie Weidman as she explores navigating life's valleys with faith and resilience. Drawing on personal experiences and King David's wisdom, Natalie…
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June 22nd - Through The Valley | Faith In The Fire by Dustin Smith
In this episode, join Dustin Smith as he delves into the profound journey of obedience through trials and tribulations. Dustin challenges us to examine our own…