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Practicing Hope Podcast

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The Practicing Hope Podcast is a thoughtful, grounded resource for Christian leaders who want to grow in emotional intelligence, spiritual formation, and faithful presence in a divided world. Produced by The Colossian Forum, this podcast gives voice to a deeper way of being—one rooted in humility and embodied in loving action.

With a growing audience of pastors, ministry leaders, and faithful changemakers, the podcast fosters connection and formation across difference. From everyday practices to institutional transformation, The Practicing Hope Podcast helps listeners not just talk about hope—but practice it.

Listen, follow, and review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

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Stop Saving Everyone (Even if You’re Good At It)

Have you ever felt the pressure to fix everyone else’s problems? In Part 2 of our Relational Triangles series, hosts Tanner Smith and Chase Rashad Stancle — joined by Sarah Johnson — unpack the “hero/rescuer” role of the Drama Triangle: why anxious systems reward over-functioning and how to shift from rescuer to coach with simple, wise questions.
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Why You Keep Getting Pulled in: Understanding Relational Triangles

In this hope-filled episode of Leading in Practice, hosts Tanner Smith and Chase Rashad Stancle explore the hidden dynamics of relational triangles. They share stories from pastoral life, practical strategies to “flatten the triangle,” and ways to discern when you’re moving toward connection or just lowering discomfort.
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How Not to Lose Yourself in Conflict

In this honest and hope-filled episode of Practicing Hope, Rev. Tanner Smith and Pastor Chase Rashad Stancle explore what it means to be a defined leader: someone who knows their values, shows up with clarity, and doesn’t disappear in the heat of conflict.
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The Spiritual Practice of Leaving Your Comfort Zone with Telos

What if the key to peace is getting closer, not pulling away? In this episode of Practicing Hope, Tanner Smith sits down with Todd Deatherage and Emily Cullum of Telos, a peacemaking organization that leads immersive trips into places shaped by conflict.
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Balancing the Call

What does it look like to lead with integrity — in the pulpit and at the dinner table? In this vulnerable and hopeful episode, Rev. Dr. Tanner Smith and Pastor Chase Rashad Stancle reflect on the real tensions of being both ministry leaders and family members.
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Competing Values in Fundraising

What do you do when funding opportunities come with tension and tough choices? In this episode on The Practicing Hope Podcast, Rev. Jess Shults and Rev. Jeff Munroe dive into the real-life tension between staying true to your mission and accepting the money that helps make it happen.

How you can work with us.

We believe in meeting people where they are. That’s why we’ve developed offerings to meet individual, small group, and organizational needs.

Whether you want to listen to our podcast on your drive home, access free resources to help you facilitate challenging conversations, participate in a small group study, host a speaker at your event, or set up an organization-wide workshop, we have options.

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