Music and Poetry
Living in the Past Tense
Chris, Laura, and Davis think happy thoughts about their respective kids and they discuss spiritual barrenness, royal weddings, and how to actually grow in...
Season One Recap
In this episode, the team recaps season one, by talking through a questions. Question 1: What was your favorite topic from season one and why? Question 2: What was the...
Black Hole Mysteries
The gang gets Christmassy (...kind of) and they discuss the many shades of Jesus in Ruth, the two covenants of Psalm 40, non-vending-machine views of God, and why...
Why Should Leaders Make Things Fun?
In this episode, the team discusses FUN! Our culture values humor, yet the church can tend to shy away from utilizing the gift of joy and laughter. Join the team for a...
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,...
Salvation, in a Verse
Chris orders kombucha, Laura and Davis feel old at concerts, and they discuss the one-verse judge, seeing Jesus in the word “Aha!”, cage stage Calvinism, and...
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...
Baptism Story – Justin Blatchley
Justin was baptized in August 2023. If you have interest in getting baptized at Hope Community Church, you can learn more by visiting hopecc.com/baptism. Before knowing Christ, I was dead in my sin. There's nothing else to it. I knew I was guilty despite my attempts...
What Should I Do if I Lack Self-Awareness?
Happy Thanksgivings to all our listeners! We are so thankful for you! The first step in growing in self-awareness is admitting we all have room to grow in our...