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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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Should I Say Something? Discerning When to Speak Hard Truth

Have you ever sat in a room where something needed to be said, but no one said it? In this episode, Tanner Smith, Chase Rashad Stancle, and Sarah Johnson explore the challenge of naming hard truths with both courage and care.
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Why We Delay Hard Decisions (and How to Move Forward)

Have you ever had a decision that just… lingers? In this episode, Tanner Smith, Chase Rashad Stancle, and Sarah Johnson explore the tension between faithful discernment and avoidance — why decisions get stuck, how fear and uncertainty keep us spinning, and what it looks like to grow into leaders who can listen deeply and act when it’s time.
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How to Follow Through on a Hard Decision Without Shrinking Yourself or Burning Bridges

In this episode, Tanner Smith, Chase Rashad Stancle, and Sarah Johnson explore what it looks like to live your decision with humility and courage. Through stories, humor, and practical wisdom, they name common pitfalls like silent quitting, over-functioning, and avoiding grief — and offer a more hopeful path rooted in boundaries, vulnerability, and love.
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What to Do When Your Community Makes a Decision You Disagree With

Have you ever wished there were a simple formula for knowing when it’s time to move on, especially after your community makes a decision you wouldn’t have chosen? In this episode, Tanner Smith, Chase Rashad Stancle, and Sarah Johnson explore what faithful discernment looks like when you find yourself out of step with your community.
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Why certainty feels good (and might be shutting down the conversation)

In leadership, certainty is often rewarded. It feels decisive and strong. But what if discernment asks us to listen instead?
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Don’t Let Fear Drive Your Decisions

Have you ever carried a decision that felt heavy? Leadership often puts us in moments where there’s no obvious right answer — just responsibility, consequence, and the hope that we don’t cause harm. In this episode, Tanner Smith is joined by Chase Stancle and Sarah Johnson to explore what it means to discern well under pressure.
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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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