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Disappointingly Normal

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A weekly invitation to be disappointingly normal as we strengthen our relationship with Jesus beyond Sundays through humor, stories, theology, and reflection. A podcast by Hope Community Church - North Lakes.

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29%

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Selective

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Questions about Disappointingly Normal

What is Disappointingly Normal about?

A weekly invitation to be disappointingly normal as we strengthen our relationship with Jesus beyond Sundays through humor, stories, theology, and reflection. A podcast by Hope Community Church - North Lakes.

What has Disappointingly Normal covered recently?

Recent episodes include "Ministry To the Next Generation | Bonus Episode" (27 October 2026, 44 minutes), "Fad Diets & The Lord's Supper" (20 October 2026, 24 minutes), and "Making Sense of Mark 13" (7 October 2026, 26 minutes).

How often does Disappointingly Normal publish?

Disappointingly Normal publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 30 minutes across 18 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on Disappointingly Normal?

Booking probability for Disappointingly Normal is 29%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Disappointingly Normal requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Disappointingly Normal's contact route on record: verified email.

Who should pitch Disappointingly Normal?

The strongest fits for Disappointingly Normal are Religion & Faith. Disappointingly Normal has a religion audience.

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Disappointingly Normal is a religion podcast with 18 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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  • Episode #7

    Ministry To the Next Generation | Bonus Episode

    Oct 27, 202644 minS2

    Who is the next generation? Young adults, college students, today's students, all the way down to the babies! What is the next generation? The future of the church! This episode looks at the context that shapes the...

  • Episode #6

    Fad Diets & The Lord's Supper

    Oct 20, 202624 minS2

    Ever heard of the Cabbage Soup Diet? In this episode we consider how the Lord's Supper nourishes us with grace, proclaims the Lord's death, and witnesses to the culture the unity of the church. Learn more about...

  • Episode #4

    Making Sense of Mark 13

    Oct 7, 202626 minS2

    In 1988, a retired NASA engineer sold three million copies of a book explaining exactly when the Rapture would happen. When the date passed, he recalculated. This week we start there and get to what Mark 13 actually...

  • Episode #3

    Jesus First | Why We're Divided & What Jesus Does

    Oct 6, 20261 hourS2

    Why do people land in such different places culturally and politically? This week we get into Jonathan Haidt's work on intuitive reasoning — the elephant and the rider — and the six moral foundations that shape how we...

  • Episode #2

    Jesus First | Theological Triage

    Sep 29, 202643 minS2

    How do we disagree well? What should we cling most tightly to when it comes to theological or cultural issues? What is close-handed and what is open-handed when it comes to the bible and how should we think about it...

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  • Episode #1

    Looking to Jesus First Settles Us

    Sep 22, 202618 minS2

    In what way can looking to Jesus First settle us? First of three special episodes working through the Jesus First sermon series and cultural engagement tools. We start with a quick recap of Looking to Jesus by seeing...

  • Episode #12

    Episode 12 - Spelling Bees & the Holy Spirit

    Jul 7, 202627 minS1

    Why was I too cool for the 8th grade spelling bee? This week we're talking about what we actually run to when life gets hard — and why Genesis 1 and Psalm 121 were written to answer that question directly. Plus the Holy...

  • Episode #11

    Episode 11 - Security & Significance

    Jun 30, 202632 minS1

    Join us for another episode of the Disappointingly Normal podcast. This week we break down how to craft the ultimate playlist and what the word "Messiah" means. We look to Jesus for security and significance and hear a...

  • Episode #10

    Episode 10 - When We Fail & A Big Word

    Jun 23, 202624 minS1

    In this episode we dig into how to think when we fail, what "low anthropology" means, and more about preaching. Then, we dive into the big word - propitiation and gain a better understanding of what Jesus has...

  • Episode #9

    Episode 9 - Getting Hacked & Resurrection Hope

    Jun 16, 202625 minS1

    On this week's episode, Pastor Paul shares the embarrasing and disappointingly (normal) way that his email got hacked. We also begin our look at a philosophy of preaching and consider how the doctrine of the...

  • Episode #8

    Episode 8 - Evangelizing Believers?

    Jun 9, 202628 minS1

    This week we're in the parable of the vineyard, talking about what it looks like when people close themselves off to Jesus and what he does in response. Spoiler: it's not what you'd expect. We've got a Spurgeon quote, a...

  • Episode #7

    Episode 7 - Type 2 Fun, Biblical Theology, and Life Connected to Jesus

    Jun 1, 202627 minS1

    Most of life is Type 2 fun — miserable in the moment, deeply rewarding in retrospect. Parenting, relationships, church planting. This week we talk about what it looks like to actually live connected to Jesus in the...

  • Episode #6

    Episode 6 - Discipleship as Receptivity

    May 25, 202630 minS1

    This week we talk about what it looks like to be receptive to Jesus — in anxiety, health scares, and hard relationships. Plus Bird Talk, solo dad adventures, how to unpack the Old Testament story in simple ways, and why...

  • Episode #5

    Episode 5 - Receiving Significance

    May 18, 202628 minS1

    We all want a life that matters. The disciples did too — and Jesus completely reframes what that looks like. We look at a wild conversion story, what the atonement of Jesus means (and doesn't mean), and how receiving...

  • Episode #4

    Episode 4 - You Are What You Love

    May 11, 202624 minS1

    What can a cartoon character teach us about idolatry? Jesus goes after the rich young ruler's heart, and Jesus desires our hearts. When we come to understand how God gives us new life and a new heart of worship toward...

  • Episode #3

    Committed Love - There's Nothing Like It!

    May 5, 202628 minS1

    This week's episode engages with the tough topic of divorce, while also looking at the beauty and transformation that takes place when we experience committed love.

  • Episode #2

    Episode 2 - Anyone Can Be on Team Jesus

    Apr 28, 202623 minS1

    What do jeans, ear wax, and a poorly received Nike ad the Boston Marathon have to do with the gospel? We are excellent at creating exclusion - but thankfully the gospel, although it is a message about an exclusive...

  • Episode #1

    Episode 1 - Welcome to the Disappointingly Normal Podcast!

    Apr 21, 202623 minS1

    Welcome to the Disappointingly Normal podcast, presented by Hope Community Church - North Lakes! This first episode talks about grace, freedom, engaging with others, and watching yourself make mistakes in real time. The...

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