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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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Rev. Michael Gulker: Leap of Faith Movie Conversations (Part 1)

In this episode, we dive deep into the making of the poignant movie Leap of Faith, which hits theaters this fall. Jenny Steele, the project manager for the movie, speaks with Michael Gulker, President of the Colossian Forum and a key partner in the movie, about his journey of vulnerability throughout the filming process.
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J.S. Park: Politics & Grief

What if the political unrest we see today is deeply connected to how we process grief? In this episode, hospital chaplain and author J.S. Park joins us to explore the profound and often overlooked intersection of grief and politics.
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Dieula Previlon: Politics & Trauma

In this episode, author and therapist Dieula Previlon suggests that hope and healing for our relationships and our nation in this political climate will only come when we slow down, tell stories, and lament our collective trauma together.
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Aundi Kolber: Politics & Our Bodies

In this episode, author and therapist Aundi Kolbert joins Rev. Michael Gulker, President of The Colossian Forum, for a conversation around embodiment and politics. She compassionately reminds us of what she has always reminded her readers: Until we feel safe in our bodies, we won’t be able to healthily address conflict with others.
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Practicing Hope Introduction

The Colossian Forum is launching a new podcast. Hear from Ashlee Eiland and Tanner Smith about why we're starting this project and what you can expect.
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Conflict as Opportunity: An Introduction to The Colossian Forum

Learn about the goal of The Colossian Forum: to invite Christians to embrace a way of being, a way of life in the midst of these challenging times that we’re currently experiencing.

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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