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Why Can’t I Stop Comparing Myself to Others?
In this episode, the team welcomes LDI Intern, Sami Schwink to the microphone for a discussion on comparison. Why do we feel almost compelled to compare ourselves...
How Can I Break a Shame Narrative?
In this episode, the team discusses the definition of a shame narrative and walks through ways to break them by talking through some of their own current shame narratives...
What is Shame and Why is it Stealing My Joy?
In this episode, the team welcomes their Sound Engineer, Austin Sego to the microphone to discuss shame and its corrosive effect on joy. Join the LDI Crew for an honest...
Why Would I Belong to a Church?
In this episode, the team discusses the value of the local church and why every follower of Christ should be committed to a church. Each episode features a leading...
How Can I Know When to Ask for Help?
Each episode features a leading question, quote of the week, and a Growing Together segment geared at imperfect leaders who are seeking development in their leadership...
Who Should I Date?
In this episode, the LDI Crew tells you exactly who you should date! NOT. Instead the team discusses all things dating, including wisdom in how we think about dating,...
The Comparison Games We Play: Grace is the Thief We Need
This article originally appeared on redtreegrace.com. Red Tree is a multi-church ministry effort started by Hope Community Church in order to connect the clarity of God's grace to our otherwise confusing lives and attempts at reading the Bible. As of 2023, the world’s...
Why Should I Become Less Self-Obsessed?
Welcome back for Season 2! In this episode, the team discusses why we should move toward humility and self-forgetfulness in culture driven by self-satisfaction and the...
Why Am I So Devastated by Feedback and Criticism?
In this episode, the team discusses feedback and why it can often feel more painful than helpful. The LDI Crew also talks about the relationship between evaluation,...
Is There a Correct Way to Apologize?
In this episode, the team discusses how embracing the gospel allows us to accept responsibility for our mistakes and offer genuine apologies to those we’ve hurt. The LDI...
Should I Have a Side Hustle?
In this episode, the team discusses the art of navigating side hustles and the pressure culture places on us to or live up to its (or our own) unrealistic expectations....
Accountability in Small Groups
Hope Community is not merely a place, but a group of people who desire to live as followers of Jesus and to make a difference in our city for Christ. Effective use of gospel centered accountability in small groups is vital to the growth and health of group members. As...