PitchCentric
Hope Cake podcast artwork

religion

Hope Cake

Hosted by Jo Hobbis · religion · EN-GB

Apple PodcastsWebsite

About this Podcast:

A slice of inspiration, a sprinkle of wisdom, and real conversation about kids and faith. Join Jo Hobbis as she chats with leading voices in children's ministry about issues that really matter. Hope Cake is inspired by Hebrews 10:24 "Let us consider how we can stir up one another to love. Let us help one another to do good works."

Pitch Analysis

Required Pod Score for this podcast. PitchCentric checks your profile against host openness, topical fit, and audience signals before you generate a pitch.

Contact path

Public web form

Booking probability

29%

Guest openness

Selective

80/100
Required Score

Sign up to generate a grounded pitch for Hope Cake.

Signup to Generate a Pitch

Questions about Hope Cake

What is Hope Cake about?

A slice of inspiration, a sprinkle of wisdom, and real conversation about kids and faith. Join Jo Hobbis as she chats with leading voices in children's ministry about issues that really matter. Hope Cake is inspired by Hebrews 10:24 "Let us consider how we can stir up one another to love. Let us help one another to do good works."

Who hosts Hope Cake?

Hope Cake is hosted by Jo Hobbis. The show has published 21 episodes to date.

What has Hope Cake covered recently?

Recent episodes include "Connecting Kids with Holy Spirit with Olly Goldenberg | Connecting Kids with God (Part 3 of 3)" (30 September 2026, 52 minutes), "Connecting Kids with Prayer with Anna Hawken | Connecting Kids with God (Part 2 of 3)" (16 September 2026, 52 minutes), and "Connecting Kids with The Bible with Jess Jenner | Connecting Kids with God (Part 1 of 3)" (2 September 2026, 39 minutes).

How often does Hope Cake publish?

Hope Cake publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 46 minutes across 21 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on Hope Cake?

Booking probability for Hope Cake is 29%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Hope Cake requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Hope Cake's contact route on record: public web form.

Who should pitch Hope Cake?

The strongest fits for Hope Cake are Religion & Faith. Hope Cake has a religion audience.

About the host

Jo Hobbis hosts Hope Cake, a religion podcast with 21 episodes published.

Host email not verified for this podcastSign in to unlock →

Recent episodes

Our AI reads these to draft pitches. Use them as grounding for a pitch that cites a real guest and a specific topic.

  • Episode #3

    Connecting Kids with Holy Spirit with Olly Goldenberg | Connecting Kids with God (Part 3 of 3)

    Sep 30, 202652 minS3

    What if children can encounter the Holy Spirit long before we think they're old enough? What does it really look like for a child to be filled with the Holy Spirit? And how can we give children space to hear from God...

  • Episode #2

    Connecting Kids with Prayer with Anna Hawken | Connecting Kids with God (Part 2 of 3)

    Sep 16, 202652 minS3

    What if prayer could be more than “thank you, sorry, please”? What if kids could discover that they can chat with God about anything, anywhere, and learn to catch what he might be saying too? In this episode, I’m...

  • Episode #1

    Connecting Kids with The Bible with Jess Jenner | Connecting Kids with God (Part 1 of 3)

    Sep 2, 202639 minS3

    What if kids knew the Bible was more than a collection of old stories? In this episode, I chat with Jess Jenner from Foundation Stones Resources about helping children discover the Bible as one big story of God’s love...

  • Hope Cake

    It's Not About Fixing Kids: Helping Neurodivergent Kids Belong at Church with Kim Botto

    Jul 2, 202646 minS0

    <p>What does meaningful children’s ministry inclusion really look like for neurodivergent children and their families?</p><p>In this episode, I sit down with children’s ministry leader and inclusion advocate Kim Botto...

  • Hope Cake

    It's Not About Fixing Kids: Helping Neurodivergent Kids Belong at Church with Kim Botto

    Jul 2, 202646 min

    What does meaningful children’s ministry inclusion really look like for neurodivergent children and their families? In this episode, I sit down with children’s ministry leader and inclusion advocate Kim Botto for a...

View More
  • Hope Cake

    God Fills The Gaps: Growing Faith at Home with Lucy Rycroft

    Jun 2, 202655 minS0

    <p>Ever feel like you're not doing enough to help your children grow in faith?</p><p>Maybe family devotions don't happen as often as you'd like. Maybe life feels too busy, too messy, or too exhausting. Maybe you're...

  • Episode #5

    Kids Ministry Burnout: How to Stay Called Without Running on Empty | Building Thriving Kids Ministry (Part 5 of 5)

    May 12, 202645 minS2

    <p>Burnout in kids ministry is real. Many leaders only last a few years before the weight of it all becomes too much. So how do you stay in ministry for the long haul without running on empty?</p><p>In this final...

  • Hope Cake

    Trailer

    May 9, 20261 minS0

    <p>What does it take to help the next generation discover the hope of Jesus?</p><p>Hope Cake is a podcast for Jesus-followers with kids in their lives — parents, children’s ministry leaders, volunteers, and anyone who...

  • Episode #4

    Why Kids Ministry Leaders Burn Out (And How to Find Joy Again) | Building Thriving Kids Ministry (Part 4 of 5)

    May 4, 202646 minS2

    <p>Children’s ministry can be joyful, creative, and deeply meaningful… but it can also be exhausting.</p><p>In this honest conversation, Jo Hobbis sits down with Hannah Aske from TenFour Ministries to talk about the...

  • Episode #3

    Reaching Children & Families Today | Building Thriving Kids Ministry (Part 3 of 5)

    Apr 26, 202642 minS2

    <p>Many churches long to see children and families come to faith — but what happens when they’re simply not walking through the doors on Sunday?</p><p>In this episode, Jo Hobbis talks with Hannah Aske from TenFour...

  • Episode #2

    Why The Church Must Change | Building Thriving Kids Ministry (Part 2 of 5)

    Apr 18, 202636 minS2

    <p><b>What if the biggest barrier to thriving kids ministry… is church culture?</b></p><p>In this episode of Building Thriving Kids Ministry, Jo Hobbis continues the conversation with Hannah Aske, founder of TenFour...

  • Episode #1

    Why Kids Ministry Matters | Building Thriving Kids Ministry (Part 1 of 5)

    Apr 18, 202637 minS2

    <p><b>What if the future of the Church depends on how we see children today?</b></p><p>In this first episode of Building Thriving Kids Ministry, Jo Hobbis sits down with Hannah Aske, founder of TenFour Ministries, to...

  • Hope Cake

    Families on Mission with Alan Charter

    Mar 13, 202641 minS0

    <p>What does it look like to be a family on mission? In this inspiring conversation, Jo Hobbis gets to chat with Alan Charter from the Global Children's Forum. They unpack the idea of every family being "salt and light"...

  • Hope Cake

    The Wonder Podcast with Meredith Anne Miller

    Feb 11, 202647 minS0

    <p>Jo Hobbis chats with Meredith Anne Miller about her new book 'Wonder', which serves as a guide for adults to explore the Bible with children. They discuss the unique approach of the book, the selection of stories...

  • Episode #5

    Guideposts, Not Fences: Trusting The Holy Spirit With Our Kids

    Nov 24, 202552 minS1

    <p>In this conversation, Jo Hobbis and Christie Penner Worden explore one of the most tender tensions in parenting and discipleship: how do we guide our children without trying to control the direction of their...

  • Episode #1

    The Identity Question Every Kid Is Asking: “Who Am I?”

    Nov 24, 20251 hourS1

    <p>In this episode, Jo Hobbis and Christie Penner Worden explore how to have healthy, faith-filled conversations about identity with children in a digital world.</p><p>You’ll gain practical insight into how to move...

  • Episode #2

    When Kids Ask Big Questions (And You're Not Ready)

    Nov 24, 202557 minS1

    <p>In this episode, Jo Hobbis and Christie Penner Worden open up a really honest, relatable conversation about those moments with kids that never quite go to plan — the spontaneous, unexpected questions that tend to...

  • Episode #3

    What Are You Afraid Of? The Fear Behind The Identity Conversation

    Nov 24, 202556 minS1

    <p>In this conversation, Jo Hobbis and Christie Penner Worden explore what sits underneath some of the biggest and most sensitive questions in children’s ministry and discipleship: fear, identity, and how we handle...

  • Episode #4

    Welcome Isn't The Same As Belonging: Real Talk For The Church

    Nov 24, 202556 minS1

    <p>What does it really mean to belong in church when life, identity, and experience don’t fit neat categories?</p><p>In this deeply honest conversation, Christie Penner Worden shares a personal story of loss...

  • Episode #6

    What If We Get It Wrong?

    Nov 24, 202554 minS1

    <p>In this final conversation, Jo Hobbis and Christie Penner Worden lean into the question that quietly sits underneath so many parenting and kids ministry fears: what happens when we miss it?</p><p>Through stories of...

Recent guests

Recent guests on Hope Cake. Study who booked and why before you pitch.

Best industries to pitch Hope Cake for

PitchCentric classifies Hope Cake under these industries. Guests from them are the closest fit, and each links to the best podcasts in that industry.

Similar Podcasts

Shows with the most semantically similar episode content. Pitch one, pitch all; producers cluster.

Podcasts like Hope Cake

Is this podcast yours and you'd like to remove or correct details? Request removal or email privacy@pitchcentric.com.

Questions about the free trial? See the pricing FAQ