Why Don't Christians Have More Fun? | Season 3, Ep. 20 | 6.8.22

How Can I Share My Faith Effectively | Season 3, Ep. 19 | 6.1.22

What's Wrong with This World and What Can We Do About It? | Season 3, Ep. 18 | 5.25.22

Who Is The Holy Spirit?  | Season 3, Ep. 17 | 5.18.22

What Do Youth Ministers Want Grown-Ups to Know About Kids These Days? | Season 3, Ep. 16 | 5.11.22

How Can I Move From Addiction to Recovery? | Season 3, Ep. 15 | 5.11.22

What is Baptism (& Confirmation)? | Season 3, Ep. 14 | 4.27.22

Did Jesus Really Rise from the Dead? | Season 3, Ep.13 | 4.20.22

Does Holy Week Still Matter? | Season 3, Ep. 12 | 4.13.22

Why and How Should I Worship? | Season 3, Ep. 11 | 4.6.22

A straight-from-the-heart conversation about faith, life, and the places where Christ and culture intersect.  Hosted by Pastor Mike Housholder and Emily Langpaul.

Look forward to tuning in each week, great podcast!

Great podcast!

real conversations between really wise, spirit-filled folks. thank you for this podcast, hope!

the tops

Pastor Mike Drop

Jeremy Johnson

Episode 2003, "Mission: Possible" w/ Pastor Jeremy Johnson

Jamie Richards

Dr. Withers, a college professor for many years, and Jamie, Lutheran Church of Hope's young adult minister, discuss with Mike and Emily the challenges of bringing the church to the latest generation of adults, and why so few enter church doors to begin with.

Episode 2005, "Faith and Millennials" w/ Jamie Richards and Dr. Bill Withers

Michael Hurst

Episode 2004, "One Church" w/ Pastor Michael Hurst

What are we doing together at Hope for you, our church family, and for this community we love and serve during this season of concern over the coronavirus COVID-19? Today’s episode of the Pastor Mike Drop podcast is a conversation between co-hosts Emily Langpaul and Mike Housholder that points us to HOPE for a weary, worried world.Keep the faith, Hope! God’s got this! And God’s got you! #pray #help #love

What are we doing together at Hope for you, our church family, and for this community we love and serve during this season of concern over the coronavirus COVID-19? Today’s episode of the Pastor Mike Drop podcast is a conversation between co-hosts Emily Langpaul and Mike Housholder that points us to HOPE for a weary, worried world. Keep the faith, Hope! God’s got this! And God’s got you! #pray #help #love

Life in Uncertain Times | Pastor Mike Drop #2013 | 03.17.2020

Tammy DeHaai

Mitch Matthews

Business leaders Tammy DeHaai and Mitch Matthews share their wisdom on faith in the workplace. They join Pastor Mike Housholder and Emily Langpaul in a discussion of how our faith and work lives intersect in our culture.

Episode 2007, "Faith & Work" w/ Tammy DeHaai & Mitch Matthews

Dave Johnson

Pastors Dave &amp; Merv—the Yoda &amp; Obi Wan of Lutheran Church of Hope (we won't say which is which!)—share their immense expertise on the state of the changing church. From their years in the trenches, growing congregations and expanding new ministries, to recent research on church growth and attendance, these two have seen it all.

Episode 2006, "Once & Future Church" w/ Dr. Merv Thompson & Dr. Dave Johnson

Caroline Boehnke-Becker

Dr. Caroline Boehnke-Becker (practicing M.D. &amp; ordained ELCA pastor) joins Pastor Mike &amp; co-host Emily Langpaul to share some words of wisdom from both a medical and a spiritual perspective on the coronavirus, separating fact from fiction. It’s like getting a free consultation with a well-respected doctor who just happens to know quite a bit about managing our fears in a Christ-like way!

Faith and the Coronavirus | Dr. Caroline Boehnke-Becker | Pastor Mike Drop #2010

A bevy of Hope pastors join Mike &amp; Emily in the Drop's first-ever "social distancing" podcast, where they discuss the places where we can find joy and elevate our spirits in a world that's changing by the day. Good news we have a God that is with us at all times, good and bad!

Good News in Bad Times | Pastor Mike Drop #2014 | 03.24.2020

Kolette Nelson

Calm

Lutheran Church of Hope staffers Kolette &amp; Pastor Ben visit the Mike Drop desk to share their experiences with managing stress and anxiety in the community. In their discussion with Pastor Mike &amp; Emily, we learn how Christians can deal with mental illness without it becoming a stigma.

Episode 2008, "Finding Calm in the Storms" w/ Pastor Ben Mason & Kolette Nelson

Ali Dietrich

Carlie Hajduch

Our communications warriors, Carlie &amp; Ali, come by to talk about all things social media, and how the conversation between the church and it's members (and those we seek to reach outside the church!) is changing. Join Pastor Mike and co-host Emily each week for more insightful conversations!

Our communications warriors, Carlie &amp; Ali, come by to talk about all things social media, and how the conversation between the church and it's members (and those we seek to reach outside the church!) is changing. Join Pastor Mike and co-host Emily each week for more insightful conversations!

Social Media for Church Folks | Carlie Hajduch & Ali Dietrich | Pastor Mike Drop #2012 | 03.13.2020

Eric Hanson

Dan Winters

Local anchors, Dan Winters of WHO-TV 13 &amp; Eric Hanson of KCCI 8, talk about their roles sharing the news during the current pandemic, and how their faith guides them in those roles. Co-host Emily Langpaul joins Pastor Mike Housholder in this engaging conversation.

Two Anchors Tell their Stories | Eric Hanson & Dan Winters | Pastor Mike Drop #2015 | 03.31.2020

Melissa Matthews

Becky Steward

Prayer warriors Mel &amp; Becky visit the podcast table to chat about the importance of having a daily (or more often!) conversation with God.

How to Pray | Melissa Matthews & Becky Steward | Pastor Mike Drop #2009

Perry Ross

Alyssa Conley

Lutheran Church of Hope's worship leaders, Alyssa &amp; Perry, share years of wisdom and experience gained in front of a congregation: how to prepare to lead worship, and what it takes to do it effectively. Pastor Mike &amp; co-host Emily ask all the important questions…including, what hilarious things do only worship leaders see, facing the crowds each week?

Worship as Delight | Perry Ross & Alyssa Conley | Pastor Mike Drop #2011

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.

Holy Week Heart Check | Pastor Jeremy Johnson & Kolette Nelson | Pastor Mike Drop #2016 | 04.07.2020

Joe Bartel

Sally Housholder

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.

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 <a href="http://PastorMikeDrop.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PastorMikeDrop.com</a>.

Life in the Face of a Deadly Disease #2022 | Joe Bartel & Sally Housholder

David Maxwell

Corrie Dahlquist

Justin Stoffa

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.

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 <a href="http://PastorMikeDrop.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PastorMikeDrop.com</a>.

When Life Gives You Lemons… #2021 | David Maxwell, Corrie Dahlquist, & Justin Stoffa

Kahlil Carter

Lance Farrell

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!

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!

Faith & Fitness in a Crisis #2020 | Kahlil Carter & Lance Farrell

Chris Gunnare

Gail Smith

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 &amp; Emily know what to expect in the coming weeks and months.

Reopening Churches #2019 | Chris Gunnare & Gail Smith

Richard Webb

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!

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!

Deep Thoughts in a Pandemic #2018 | Pr Richard Webb

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

Resurrection Evidence | Pastor Mike Drop #2017

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