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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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Paying Attention to Your Body

What if your body is trying to tell you something important? In this episode, Rev. Dr. Tanner Smith and Pastor Chase Rashad Stancle explore the powerful connection between our bodies, emotions, and spiritual well-being. They discuss how ignoring physical signals can impact leadership, relationships, and mental health.
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Competing Values Within Yourself

In the first episode of our new segment, Systems and Shifts, Rev. Jess Shults and Rev. Jeffrey Munroe talk about the challenges leaders face when their personal beliefs change, but their jobs and organizations expect them to stay the same.
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The Art of Slowing Down

In this episode, we explore why slowning down is essential to leaders' spiritual and emotional flourishing. Rev. Dr. Tanner Smith and Pastor Chase Rashad Stancle share practical ways to rest, reflect, and connect more deeply with God.
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Pastor James Stokes: Leap of Faith Movie Conversations

What does true leadership in a polarized world look like?
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Pastor Andrew Vanover: Leap of Faith Movie Conversations

How churches, especially in small communities, can be profoundly impacted by the pressures of modern ministry
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Pastors Anonymous: How do we worship?

How church leaders can navigate conflict, foster inclusivity, and honor both the past and the future in their worship practices.

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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