Hope Church Memphis Podcast

This weekend, Rev. Rufus Smith continued our Dear Corinth series with “First and Twenty-First Century Church Etiquette,” focusing on 1 Corinthians 11:3–12. He illustrated how Christian culture operates in tension with...

What guides the way you live? In this episode of Hope NOW , Rev. Vincent Joplin explores how to develop personal convictions, set healthy boundaries, steward your time, and live with greater intention. Discover how...

Rev. Rufus Smith Continues our Dear Corinth Series with "Brick by Brick: Building a Powerful Life." In this Message, Rev. Smith uses the acronym B.U.I.L.D to illustrate how God chooses unpowerful people to produce...

What happens when you have questions about God, faith, church, or what you believe? Rev. Chad Johnson explores apologetics, faith deconstruction, doubt, and church hurt—and why asking honest questions can lead to a...

This weekend, we celebrated Hope’s 38th anniversary with a message from Rev. Rufus Smith titled “Who Is Your Financial Provider?” In this message, Rev. Smith warns us never to rely on God’s channels of blessing more...

For 38 years, Hope has been committed to reaching people who may have given up on church—but haven’t given up on God. In this special Hope NOW episode, Rev. Eli Morris looks back at Hope’s beginnings, the vision that...

This past weekend, Rev. Vincent Joplin continued our Dear Corinth sermon series with the message "Imitators of Christ," based on 1 Corinthians 11:1. In this message, Rev. Joplin encourages us to follow the example of...

Is Memphis really getting better? In this episode of Hope NOW , we take an honest look at the future of Memphis with longtime Memphian and civic leader Mr. Dunavant . From crime and education to economic growth...

AI is changing how we work, communicate, learn—and even how we process our faith and emotions. But what happens when we turn to technology for the things we were created to experience through people? In this episode of...

Can Christians go to therapy? Is needing a therapist a sign that your faith isn't strong enough? And what does following Jesus have to do with mental health?In this episode of Hope Now: Not Only Weekends, we sit down...

This past weekend, Rev. Chad Johnson continued our Dear Corinth series with "Our Faith Across Time," drawing from I Corinthians 10 to show us that Christ has always been there in our past, is here in our present, and...

Hope doesn't spread because the loudest voices win. It spreads because someone decides to walk with another person. This week, John Carroll joins Hope Now to discuss why our greatest influence isn't found in having all...

This past weekend, Rev. Rufus Smith continued our Dear Corinth series with "Three Ways to Win in the Spiritual Life." In order to enjoy our eternal prize, we must exercise discipline, endure discomfort, and escape...

Can one ordinary person really make a difference? Pastor Rufus Smith welcomes John Carroll of City Leadership for a conversation about generosity, purpose, and living out the teachings of Jesus beyond the weekend...

This past weekend, Rev. Rufus Smith continued our Dear Corinth series with a message on how to win people with the Gospel. We should strive to win others to show them the way of salvation and to shield them from...