Disappointingly Normal Mon, 25 May 2026 09:06:54 -0500 en-us © 2026 Disappointingly Normal yes e32c7dd3-c53e-52d0-b0be-61d99b4a0357 paul@hopecc.com Hope Community Church | North Lakes episodic false A weekly invitation to be disappointingly normal as we strengthen our relationship with Jesus beyond Sundays through humor, stories, theology, and reflection. A podcast by Hope Community Church - North Lakes.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) hope, north lakes, church, disappointingly normal, discipleship, Jesus, hope community church Hope Community Church | North Lakes paul@hopecc.com https://storage.buzzsprout.com/8lonjbcqch1o589ihv3te8ik1sqw?.jpg Disappointingly Normal Episode 6 - Discipleship as Receptivity Episode 6 - Discipleship as Receptivity This week we talk about what it looks like to be receptive to Jesus — in anxiety, health scares, and hard relationships. Plus Bird Talk, solo dad adventures, how to unpack the Old Testament story in simple ways, and why the cross gets bigger the longer you follow Jesus.

]]> This week we talk about what it looks like to be receptive to Jesus — in anxiety, health scares, and hard relationships. Plus Bird Talk, solo dad adventures, how to unpack the Old Testament story in simple ways, and why the cross gets bigger the longer you follow Jesus.

]]> Hope Community Church | North Lakes Buzzsprout-19234389 Mon, 25 May 2026 09:00:00 -0500 1772 1 6 full false Episode 5 - Receiving Significance Episode 5 - Receiving Significance We all want a life that matters. The disciples did too — and Jesus completely reframes what that looks like. We look at a wild conversion story, what the atonement of Jesus means (and doesn't mean), and how receiving significance from Jesus changes the way we live. 

]]> We all want a life that matters. The disciples did too — and Jesus completely reframes what that looks like. We look at a wild conversion story, what the atonement of Jesus means (and doesn't mean), and how receiving significance from Jesus changes the way we live. 

]]> Hope Community Church | North Lakes Buzzsprout-19196326 Mon, 18 May 2026 10:00:00 -0500 1685 1 5 full false Episode 4 - You Are What You Love Episode 4 - You Are What You Love What can a cartoon character teach us about idolatry? Jesus goes after the rich young ruler's heart, and Jesus desires our hearts. When we come to understand how God gives us new life and a new heart of worship toward Jesus, it also helps us build gospel bridges to our neighbors - so they can know the Savior who looks at them and loves them.

]]> What can a cartoon character teach us about idolatry? Jesus goes after the rich young ruler's heart, and Jesus desires our hearts. When we come to understand how God gives us new life and a new heart of worship toward Jesus, it also helps us build gospel bridges to our neighbors - so they can know the Savior who looks at them and loves them.

]]> Hope Community Church | North Lakes Buzzsprout-19158785 Mon, 11 May 2026 12:00:00 -0500 1459 1 4 full false Committed Love - There's Nothing Like It! Committed Love - There's Nothing Like It! This week's episode engages with the tough topic of divorce, while also looking at the beauty and transformation that takes place when we experience committed love. 

]]> This week's episode engages with the tough topic of divorce, while also looking at the beauty and transformation that takes place when we experience committed love. 

]]> Hope Community Church | North Lakes Buzzsprout-19128361 Tue, 05 May 2026 10:00:00 -0500 1661 1 3 full false Episode 2 - Anyone Can Be on Team Jesus Episode 2 - Anyone Can Be on Team Jesus What do jeans, ear wax, and a poorly received Nike ad the Boston Marathon have to do with the gospel? We are excellent at creating exclusion - but thankfully the gospel, although it is a message about an exclusive savior, is more inclusive than we like to believe. 

If the gospel were based on performance, we would all be excluded. But the good news is, we can be included, through faith in Jesus who was excluded so we could be brought in. This changes the way we treat others - and is central to what it looks like to be on "Team Jesus."

]]> What do jeans, ear wax, and a poorly received Nike ad the Boston Marathon have to do with the gospel? We are excellent at creating exclusion - but thankfully the gospel, although it is a message about an exclusive savior, is more inclusive than we like to believe. 

If the gospel were based on performance, we would all be excluded. But the good news is, we can be included, through faith in Jesus who was excluded so we could be brought in. This changes the way we treat others - and is central to what it looks like to be on "Team Jesus."

]]> Hope Community Church | North Lakes Buzzsprout-19092677 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 14:00:00 -0500 1368 1 2 full false Episode 1 - Welcome to the Disappointingly Normal Podcast! Episode 1 - Welcome to the Disappointingly Normal Podcast! Welcome to the Disappointingly Normal podcast, presented by Hope Community Church - North Lakes!

This first episode talks about grace, freedom, engaging with others, and watching yourself make mistakes in real time. 

The goal of this podcast is to take discipleship beyond Sundays to all of our lives. 

As always, the news is good and the grace is free!

]]> Welcome to the Disappointingly Normal podcast, presented by Hope Community Church - North Lakes!

This first episode talks about grace, freedom, engaging with others, and watching yourself make mistakes in real time. 

The goal of this podcast is to take discipleship beyond Sundays to all of our lives. 

As always, the news is good and the grace is free!

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