Growing Hope Living Faith

S3: E9: Mother's Day 12.05.2026 33min

In this episode, Pastor Rhonda and Pastor Seth look at one of the stories of motherhood in the bible. They look at the story of Hannah, and parlay that into the gospel passage of the lectionary. John is Jesus talking about the fact that He will not leave us alone, but will send an advocate for us if we keep His commands. Hannah is a story of suffering and agony. She is struggling with the reality of not having kids, but it does not end there. Her rival is using this against her. Hannah was faithful in her journey, in her sacrifices, in her prayer. God sees and through Eli, advocates for her. She has a son and gives the son back to God. The blessings keep on coming after that. What a great promise for us, that we are not alone, and we can go to and rely on the Spirit as we walk on this journey.#GrowingHopeLivingFaith #Lectionary #HolySpirit #Advocate # LoveGodLoveOthers #ObeyTheCommands

S3: E8: The Good Shepherd 29.04.2026 36min

In this episode, Pastor Rhonda and Pastor Seth discuss Psalm 23, realizing that this passage speaks so much into life now. It is a great passage for funerals, but this one really does speak to the fact of life and how God moves and works in all aspects of life. Most theologians think that this passage was written by David later in life, as he looked back on all the ups and downs that life brought. What great perspective he was able to write that has lasted through the test of time. We hope you enjoy this conversation and apply this to life now as you move forward in the direction God desires for you.#GrowingHopeLivingFaith #Psalm23 #LoveGodLoveOthers #Lectionary #TheGoodShepherd

S3: E7: So I Send You 13.04.2026 35min

In this episode, Pastor Rhonda and Pastor Seth discuss this weeks lectionary passage focusing on the John passage. In this passage, Jesus reveals Himself to His disciples after His death. This is the first time this has happened. Jesus ushers in peace to the midst of the chaotic situation. He then breathes the spirit upon them and tells them that He is sending them into the world. One of the disciples was not there though. The others told Thomas, but he found it hard to believe. Jesus did not leave him in the dark though and later showed up and allowed Thomas to experience His presence. This story is so familiar, but we hope you enjoy some of the different angles we took as we pursued truth within. We love you and are praying for you as you listen and continue to experience this Easter Season.#GrowingHopeLivingFaith #Lectionary #DoubtingThomas #HolySpirit #JesusSendsThemOut #LoveGodLoveOthers

S3: E6: Palm Sunday! 30.03.2026 37min

In this episode, Pastor Rhonda and Pastor Seth are back. We discuss this last weeks event of Palm Sunday, it's importance and why it should make a difference in our lives on a daily basis. Now that we are back, as Seth was dealing with some physical issues, we will hopefully be on a more consistent basis. Palm Sunday is the start of Holy week, the time that we celebrate the entry, passion, and resurrection of Jesus. This happens during Passover, so there are a lot of people from all over celebrating this feast. The people are ready for a strong leader, to come in and over thrown the Roman government, but Jesus comes on a symbol of peace, not a sword. If only they could grasp and understand this importance, but even the disciples struggled to see the significance. We hope you enjoy this conversation and know that you are loved and prayed for as you journey to the cross.#GrowingHopeLivingFaith #LoveGodLoveOthers #HolyWeek #PalmSunday #HeRodeADonkey #TheWayOfPeace

S3: E5: Deep Dive Into The Transfiguration 17.02.2026 35min

In this episode, Pastor Rhonda and Pastor Seth do a deep dive into the transfiguration and all that it entails. There are a lot of different perspectives you can take on it, but this is a great passage to push us into Ash Wednesday and the Lent season. It is hard to believe we are already at Lent, but journey with us as we begin to prep our hearts and mind for the trip to the cross. Immerse yourself in the journey and know that we are excited to take this journey with you. Don't hesitate to reach out if there is anything we can do for you! You are loved!!!#GrowingHopeLivingFaith #Lectionary #Transfiguration #ListenToJesus #TheSecretKingdom #LoveGodLoveOthers

S3: E4: You're Talking to Her? 03.02.2026 37min

In this episode, Pastor Rhonda and Pastor Seth discuss the narrative lectionary passage. This week, the lectionary looks at the story found in John 4, the woman at the well. This is a passage that we are familiar with, and it is easy to read it and skim through all the amazing nuggets in it. This is such a pivotal passage within the gospel of John, and a passage that continues to point to the season of Epiphany. We had such a good time hitting on several themes throughout this passage and we hope that you enjoy this conversation and find your own way to join the conversation. Thanks for the support and please know that we love you and are praying for you!#GrowingHopeLivingFaith #NarrativeLectionary #John4 #TheWomanAtTheWell #YourStoryMatters #JesusCameForAll #LoveGodLoveOthers #You'reTalkingToHer

S3: E3: Light is Better Than Darkness 24.01.2026 38min

In this episode, Pastor Rhonda and Pastor Seth discuss the narrative lectionary passage of John 3:1-21. This is the story of Nicodemus coming to Jesus, trying to discover what Jesus has up His sleeve. Jesus lays it all out for Nicodemus, a leader of the Pharisees, but Nicodemus does not understand. He is looking for Jesus to come in a certain way and to come into power, and wants to make sure that he is on the inside when that happens. Jesus says there is no inside! He came for all. We imagine this would have been hard to hear as a good, obedient Jew. Jesus does not back away though and beckons all to come to a deeper life of following Him. Living in the light instead of darkness and shame. Some will choose the light, others will not. The option is there for us though. Shall we look to the cross or not? We hope you choose the cross. Thanks so much for listening in and know that you are loved and prayed for! growinghopelivingfaith@gmail.comFacebook: Growing Hope Living Faith Podcast#GrowingHopeLivingFaith #NarrativeLectionary #John3:16 #LoveGodLoveOthers #Light #Darkness #Epiphany

S3: E2: Get Out of My House 19.01.2026 37min

In this episode, pastor Rhonda and pastor Seth look at the narrative lectionary for 1/18/2026. We are going to be doing things a little different and see how it works out. Instead of looking ahead, we will put a podcast out on Monday recapping the previous week with some final thoughts. We hope you enjoy this conversation about Jesus cleansing the temple and some questions we need to continue to ask we continue to digest. We hope you enjoy this conversation and know that we are praying for you and love you!#GrowingHopeLivingFaith #NarrativeLectionary #CleaningTheTemple #LoveGodLoveOthers #UsingPowerForGood

S3: E1: More Wine Please 10.01.2026 37min

We are so thrilled to be back having conversations. In this episode, Pastor Rhonda and Pastor Seth discuss the narrative lectionary as we enter into the season of Epiphany. After catching up on all of what has been happening and Pastor Rhonda transitioning into her new role as lead pastor as Blairsville Church of the Nazarene, we look at the first miracle of Jesus. Please note that we are not condoning driking in this episode. But, this is such a cool story and a big part of epiphany, the revelation of Christ. There are so many different angles that can be taken when it comes to this passage, and we try and hit on a few. Willingness to go to Jesus in need, empathy, compassion, obedience, kingdom mindedness, this passage is so rich. We hope you enjoy this conversation and we look forward to the continued conversation in 2026.#GrowingHopeLivingFaith #Lectionary #LoveGodLoveOthers #Obedience #Empathy #Compassion #KingdomLiving

S2: E33: Scriptural Importance 17.10.2025 46min

In this episode, Pastor Rhonda and Pastor Seth catch up, talk about pastor appreciation, and move into the lectionary. This weeks focus is on the 2 Timothy 3 and 4 passage. The focus in this passage points back to scripture. Scripture us such a useful tool for the believer, and allows us to explore and know God and His desires for kingdom living now. Scripture is a breathing life giving thing and when utilized correctly, allows us to examine our life and the things in our life, ensuring they are promoting and enhancing the reality of the true God rather than our own desires. It is easy to take scripture and make it say the things we want it to say or to use it in a way that brings us power and position, but this is not the purpose of scripture. We must fall in love with scripture and allow it to be a lamp to our feet as God uses it to speak to us. May we fall in love with scripture on a deeper level and push ourselves in understanding it to the best of our abilities. You are loved!!#GrowingHopeLivingFaith #Scripture #Lectionary #KingdomLiving #PastorAppreciation

Roger Kittle Interview - Part 4 - Serving the Least of These 10.10.2025 52min

In this episode, Pastor Rhonda and Pastor Seth interview Roger Kittle, a minister who is now serving at the Four Corners Home for Children on the Navajo Reservation in Farmington, New Mexico. Roger now has a directed focus on discipleship, and making sure that he is apart of the discipling process. This part looks at how Roger has taken all he has learned and its application. Ministry can be so daunting sometimes, but it and discipleship come down to relationships. In this part we learn what future ministry and discipleship looks like for Pastor Roger as he continues to answer the call that God has placed on his life. Thanks so much for listening to this interview. We hope that it has transformed and challenged you as much as it has us. We love you and are praying for you.Four Corners Home for Children Website - https://4ch4c.org/#GrowingHopeLivingFaith #Interview #RogerKittle #FourCornersHomeForChildren #Discipleship #Ministry

Roger Kittle Interview - Part 3 - Moving to New Mexico 10.10.2025 27min

In this episode, Pastor Rhonda and Pastor Seth interview Roger Kittle, a minister who is now serving at the Four Corners Home for Children on the Navajo Reservation in Farmington, New Mexico. Roger now has a directed focus on discipleship, and making sure that he is apart of the discipling process. This part looks at Roger's and his wives move to Farmington, New Mexico. This happened much later in life, and Pastor Roger and his wife sold everything they had, including their house, and moved to Farmington, New Mexico. God was all over this call and continued to reaffirm and confirm through different methods. Roger was able to meet and grow close with many on the reservation though avenues of ministry and outreach. He and his wife started out pastoring and serving at the Home for Children. In the midst of this all, discipleship continued to be the core of his thought process and journey. We hope you enjoy this conversation and make sure you check out the last part of the conversation as well.Four Corners Home for Children Website - https://4ch4c.org/#GrowingHopeLivingFaith #Interview #RogerKittle #FourCornersHomeForChildren #Discipleship #Ministry

Roger Kittle Interview - Part 2 - St. Elmo Ave Baptist 10.10.2025 40min

In this episode, Pastor Rhonda and Pastor Seth interview Roger Kittle, a minister who is now serving at the Four Corners Home for Children on the Navajo Reservation in Farmington, New Mexico. Roger now has a directed focus on discipleship, and making sure that he is apart of the discipling process. This part looks at Roger's later years in church ministry, specifically focusing on his time that he served as the lead pastor at St. Elmo Ave Baptist Church in St. Elmo, TN. This part is filled with stories of hope, provision, and grace. Roger was able to take what he learned in previous ministry and apply it to his congregation in St. Elmo. A trust in God and surrender of all to Him, puts the church in a position to fulfill the call of loving others and reaching its community. Roger continues to grow in his leadership and discipling process and God responds through answered prayers and true growth in the people. We hope you enjoy this part of the conversation and know we are praying for you in all that you do.Four Corners Home for Children Website - https://4ch4c.org/#GrowingHopeLivingFaith #Interview #RogerKittle #FourCornersHomeForChildren #Discipleship #Ministry

Roger Kittle Interview - Part 1 - Early Ministry 10.10.2025 28min

In this episode, Pastor Rhonda and Pastor Seth interview Roger Kittle, a minister who is now serving at the Four Corners Home for Children on the Navajo Reservation in Farmington, New Mexico. Roger now has a directed focus on discipleship, and making sure that he is apart of the discipling process. This part looks at Roger's early year in ministry and how he got his start serving the Lord. Things do not always goes as planned though. Roger talks about some issues he and his churches had with racial bias and how it affected his church and ministry. This is hard and is something that many of us may have experienced. All of this was fuel though and helped Roger in his future ministry. We hope you enjoy this part of his story, and make sure that you listen to the rest of the story as this is part 1 of a 4 part podcast. Thanks for listening and know that you are loved.Four Corners Home for Children Website - https://4ch4c.org/#GrowingHopeLivingFaith #Interview #RogerKittle #FourCornersHomeForChildren #Discipleship #Ministry

S2: E28: Delight in the Lord 02.10.2025 33min

In this episode, Pastor Rhonda and Pastor Seth discuss this weeks lectionary passages. There is a heave focus on lament this week, which is so important for us to learn how to do as followers of Christ. It is out of lament that often healing and growth come and this can be an informative time for believers. Beyond that, we focus on Psalm 37. This Psalm points to a reality of focusing on that which you can control, and letting God deal with that which you can't. We can control our actions and thought processes. This Psalm says to take delight in the Lord, and when we do that, He will give us the desires of our heart. Not that we get what we want, but that our heart desires are transformed to what He desires. We hope you enjoy this conversation and please know that you are loved and prayed for.#GrowingHopeLivingFaith #Lectionary #Lament #LoveGodLoveOthers #DelightInTheLord #Psalm37

S2: E27: Kingdom Economics 25.09.2025 41min

In this episode, Pastor Rhonda and Pastor Seth discuss several different things. We look at the conversations around social media that have gravitated towards rapture and the return of Christ. It is good to be looking forward, but the christian does not live in fear. Beyond that, we look at the lectionary passages, which are tough. This weeks passages look at wealth and how we use what God has given us. Wealth can lead us to a lot of places that direct us away from God. God cares what we do with what has been given to us. How we utilize our money and possessions should be directly influenced by kingdom living before our western context and way of life. This is not easy to live out and is something that we struggle with as well. But kingdom living is possible, only if we submit to God and follow His ways. When we follow His ways, it leads to a live of contentment. We are praying for you as you enter this conversation and please know that you are loved! Grace and Peace and God Bless!!#GrowingHopeLivingFaith #Lectionary #RaptureTalk #LoveGodLoveOthers#KingdomLiving #KingdomEconomics #Contentment

S2: E26: God's Desire 18.09.2025 35min

In this episode, Pastor Rhonda and Pastor Seth discuss the current events and how they are approaching them. There is so much division outside and inside the church because of the events, and it is important to make sure that we are not part of that division as that does not come from God. As we dialogue we encourage you to listen with an open heart and know that we are praying for you. God's desire though is that all would be saved. It is important we pray for each other and our leaders for salvation, but also so we can live the kingdom, not from a place of power, but from service. We hope you enjoy this episode and please let us know if you would like to have further conversation or discussion. Grace and Peace.#GrowingHopeLivingFaith #Lectionary #LoveGodLoveOthers #God'sDesire #PrayerMakesADifference #PrayAlways

S2: E25: Such a Strong Word 04.09.2025 37min

In this episode, Pastor Rhonda and Pastor Seth discuss the lectionary passages for this week. These are some heavy hitting passages and they are not easy to work through and live. But it is important that we journey through them and what Jesus is essentially trying to say. All of the passages point to choice. We have a choice. We can choice to follow Jesus and His way, or we can go our own way. There is no half way in on the cross though. The cross leads to life though, and is the better choice, but it does mean that we are willing to follow Jesus no matter what. Do we love our relationships more than Jesus? Do we love our possessions more than Jesus? The call of Jesus tells us this is not possible and that we must love Him more than these things, but the choice is ours.#GrowingHopeLivingFaith #Lectionary #Hate? #HeavyHittingScripture #LoveGodLoveOthers #TheChoiceIsOurs #TakeUpYourCross

S2: E24: A Crisis of Humility 28.08.2025 38min

In this episode, Pastor Rhonda and Pastor Seth discuss the shooting that happened at the Minneapolis Catholic school as well as some of the lectionary passages for this week. There are several themes throughout the passages, one being God will provide for our needs and the other being humility and how we approach others. Both are so important for us to evaluate in our lives to make sure that we are living as though we trust God, but also position ourselves in the most Christ-like manner we can. We hope you enjoy this conversation and know that we love you and are praying for you.#GrowingHopeLivingFaith #Lectionary #Humility #LoveGodLoveOthers #GodProvides

S2: E23: Sabbath 22.08.2025 35min

In this episode, Pastor Rhonda and Pastor Seth discuss this weeks Gospel passage. A lot of the passages focus on the idea of sabbath, and the Gospel is no different. In this passage, Jesus heals on the sabbath. This of course upsets some of the leaders in the church, as sabbath had become a ritual for them. On this ritual day, you are to not do any work, not even lift a finger. In doing this, the people of God can maintain their purity and be close to God. That is not what sabbath was set up for though, and Jesus is very frank in bringing sabbath back to its original meaning. Sabbath is about freedom and mercy. It is so easy to get caught up in the rat race of life. Sabbath allows us to stop and remember whose we are, who is in control, and what this is all about. As we do that, we remember the sabbath and the gospel is about freedom. What would happen if we stopped? What would happen if we fulfilled sabbath in our lives? We pray and hope you enjoy this conversation and know that you are loved.#GrowingHopeLivingFaith #Lectionary #Sabbath #STOP #SlowDown #YouAreFree #YouAreNotInControl