Podcast

The Voice of Hope...Explore With Us

Religion & Spirituality

We’re excited to introduce The Voice of Hope Podcast, a space for meaningful conversations about faith, community, life, and the places where we discover hope, even in difficult seasons.

Hosted by Nancy Schmidt, each conversation invites us to listen, reflect, learn from one another, and explore a simple but important questions: What does hope mean to you? Where do you find hope? What if hope is not something you have to go out and find? What if hope's already searching for you?

Episodes
4
Releases
Every two weeks
Typical length
13 min
On air since
2026
Latest episode
1 day ago

Episodes

4 episodes, newest first

  1. Episode 3: Hope During and After Loss - With Patti

    Show notes

    This week, Nancy welcomes Patti Cummings for a heartfelt conversation about grief, faith, and finding hope through loss. Patti shares how her faith helped carry her through some of life’s most difficult seasons—and how those experiences taught her to live and share that faith more boldly.

    24 min
  2. Episode 2: When Hope Feels Distant

    Season 1, Episode 2

    Show notes

    What happens when prayers seem unanswered or life's challenges leave us feeling discouraged?

    In this episode of The Voice of Hope...Explore With Us, we explore what it means to remain anchored in God's faithfulness, even when we cannot feel His presence. Through Scripture and everyday experiences, we're reminded that faith doesn't mean pretending everything is okay, and hope doesn't mean living without struggles.

    We also reflect on how simple acts of kindness and presence can make us a voice of hope for someone else.

    Coming next: We'll begin sharing personal stories from guests who have faced difficult seasons, wrestled with questions of faith, and discovered hope along the way.

    Join us for Episode 2, and explore with us!

    13 min
  3. Episode 1: What is Hope?

    Season 1, Episode 1

    Show notes

    The very first episode of “The Voice of Hope… Explore With Us…” is here!

    Join us as we begin with a simple but powerful question: What is hope?

    Discover a hope that goes beyond optimism - a hope rooted in faith, God’s presence, and the assurance that we never walk through life alone.

    Listen to Episode 1: What Is Hope?

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    11 min
  4. Introducing: The Voice of Hope... Explore With Us Podcast Trailer

    Season 1

    Show notes

    A Voice of Hope… one conversation at a time.We’re excited to introduce The Voice of Hope Podcast, a space for meaningful conversations about faith, community, life, and the places where we discover hope, even in difficult seasons.Hosted by Nancy Schmidt, each conversation invites us to listen, reflect, learn from one another, and explore a simple but important questions: What does hope mean to you? Where do you find hope? What if hope is not something you have to go out and find? What if hope's already searching for you?Grab a cup of coffee, pull up a chair, and join the conversation.The Voice of Hope Podcast - Explore with Us! Stay tuned - the first episode is launching on Monday, October 5th!#VoiceOfHope #FirstChurchOfRowley #Community #Hope #Podcast #ConversationsThatMatter #TheVoiceOfHope #ExploreWithUs

    2 min