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Practicing Hope Podcast

The Colossian Forum

Honest conversations about hope, conflict, and becoming more like Christ.

The Practicing Hope podcast explores what it looks like to love God and neighbor in the midst of conflict.

Join Pastor Chase Rashad Stancle, Rev. Dr. Tanner Smith, and Sarah Johnson for honest conversations on topics like burnout, discernment, leadership, and emotional maturity. Thoughtful, practical, and often full of laughter, each episode offers hopeful ways to navigate life’s tensions with hope.

Produced by The Colossian Forum.

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Featured Episodes

Check out these featured episodes!

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Rev. Michael Gulker: Leap of Faith Movie Conversations (Part 2)

What if the key to healing a polarized world lies in the ancient wisdom of faith? In this episode on The Practicing Hope Podcast, host Jenny Steele speaks with Rev. Michael Gulker, the president of the Colossian Forum, to continue the conversation about the new movie LEAP OF FAITH.
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The Rev. Molly Bosscher: Leap of Faith Movie Conversations

As part of our series exploring the LEAP OF FAITH documentary, podcast host Jenny Steele and the Rev. Molly Bosscher discuss Molly’s unique journey throughout the filming of the movie, the active nature of hope, and what it looks like for her parish to be a safe haven for all who enter.
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Pastor Chase Stancle: Leap of Faith Movie Conversations

In this episode, Jenny Steele talks with Pastor Chase Stancle about his experience being featured in the LEAP OF FAITH movie, the challenges of seeking communal healing in a midwestern culture of conflict avoidance, and how unity, understood as a divine command, not a nicety, can change the world’s perception of the church.
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Rev. Jess Shults: Social Media in Ministry

In a world where every post can spark debate, how can church leaders maintain a faithful witness online? In this inaugural Pastors Anonymous episode, host Jenny Steele and Chief Partnerships Officer Rev. Jess Shults dive into the complexities of being a pastor in today's polarized climate.
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Rev. Joan VanDessel: Leap of Faith Movie Conversations

In this episode, podcast host Jenny Steele and Rev. Joan VanDessel process what they learned in the filming process of Leap of Faith, how they experienced the Holy Spirit’s movement throughout, and what it looks like for humility and mystery to play an integral role in our faith journeys.
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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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