Host Preach walks through the story of Israel’s first king, Saul, uncovering how pride, fear, and insecurity can quietly take root in leadership and ultimately damage unity within the church. From Saul’s early signs of insecurity to his pattern of acting out of fear, they highlight how misplaced identity leads to destructive decisions that impact not just leaders—but the entire body of Christ.

Unpack the critical difference between humility and insecurity, and how true confidence comes from knowing who you are in God—not what you can accomplish. Through real biblical examples, Preach shows how pride often masks insecurity, how fear drives poor leadership, and why humility is essential for building unity in the church.

00:00 Welcome to In Hope

00:18 Episode focus Saul and pride

01:29 Israel wants a king

04:25 Humility or insecurity

07:28 Iceberg pride and security

14:38 Saul leads by threats

17:45 Spirit and human error

21:34 Fear drives disobedience

28:26 Rash vow cripples people

32:51 Samuel warning to Israel

35:36 Apply to church leadership

37:37 Final encouragement and outro

In this episode of the InHope Podcast, Brandon and Preach sit down with Alexis Flores from JEMfriends to talk about foster care, at-risk youth, Christian mentorship, homelessness prevention, and how the church can support young adults aging out of the system.

Alexis shares her own faith journey, how Christian community shaped her life, and how JEMfriends is helping young people find stability, purpose, and a real support system when they need it most.

From stories of young adults overcoming unstable housing to the need for more resident advisors, mentors, volunteers, churches, and financial support, this episode is a reminder that unity in the body of Christ is not just something we talk about—it is something we live out.

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00:00 Welcome To InHope

00:22 Meet Alexis Flores

10:14 What Is JEMfriends

21:10 Encouraging Big Dreams

26:49 Organic And Intentional Unity

29:57 Life Change Testimony

33:45 Aging Out at 18

36:49 Beyond Foster Care

41:43 Serving the Overlooked

51:40 Final Reflections

Hosts Brandon and Preach discuss what happens after the resurrection of Jesus, why Easter is not the end of the story, and how the 40 days after Resurrection Sunday reveal the mission of the church. In this episode, they highlight the importance of continuing after Easter with discipleship, prayer, unity, confession, and community.

From Thomas wrestling with doubt, to Peter being restored after denying Jesus, to the believers waiting for Pentecost, this conversation reminds Christians that faith is not meant to be lived alone. Brandon and Preach also discuss how Jesus invites people into His work, how doubt can be met with grace, and why the body of Christ must learn to lend faith to one another in seasons of weakness.

00:00 Welcome To InHope Podcast

01:53 Resurrection Centrality

11:00 40 Days After Rising

12:33 Easter Stories Missing

14:02 Doubt And Humanity

19:12 Thomas And Waiting

26:05 Persevering In Prayer

33:56 Many Proofs Over 40 Days

39:49 Saints Raised After the Cross

41:00 Lending Faith in Community

6:31 Confession and Accountability

53:44 500 Witnesses and Pentecost

58:37 Closing Blessing

In this episode of the In Hope Podcast, host Preach breaks down how the B.L.E.S.S. rhythm can become a practical path to Christian unity. From beginning with prayer and truly listening, to sharing meals, serving together, and living out the gospel in community, this conversation explores how believers can move past division, build real relationships, and strengthen the body of Christ in a way the world can actually see.

00:00 Welcome To The InHope Podcast

00:18 What Is BLESS

05:09 Prayer Builds Unity

07:13 Praying Scripture Blessings

14:10 Listening With Humility

15:04 Meals And Hospitality

17:46 Serving Together Multiplies

23:26 Sharing Gospel Through Unity

27:57 Practical Unity Challenge

31:58 Wrap Up And Next Steps

Hosts Brandon and Preach discuss removing “old versus young” conflict in the church by honoring the past while making room for future leaders. They highlight strengths of older believers—wisdom from life experience, deeper biblical knowledge, testimonies of God’s works across generations, counsel for spiritual warfare, and financial stability that often supports church growth—while warning that harsh words, pride, and resistance to change can discourage younger people. 00:00 Welcome To InHope Podcast 02:48 Scripture On Generations 05:32 Older Wisdom And Mentors 10:07 Testimonies Build Faith 15:10 Counsel And Proverbs 20:22 When Elders Discourage 23:56 Passing The Keys 28:31 Financial Stability Honor 31:28 Pros Of The Young 44:45 Cons And Cautions 52:03 Humility And Calling 55:37 Final Blessing And Outro

Hosts Preach and Brandon introduce the In Hope Podcast’s mission to strengthen unity in the body of Christ and redo a healing episode after an audio failure they view as spiritual opposition. They discuss how accounts of healings, prophecy, and other moves of God can be censored or overlooked, then frame healing and spiritual gifts as a conversation with two camps (continuationism vs. cessationism) that should not break unity. Citing Mark 16 and 1 Corinthians 12–13, they argue gifts are for the common good and must be grounded in love, while debating 1 Corinthians 13’s “the perfect” as Christ’s future return. They emphasize emotional and mental healing, warn against wrong motives and abuse (e.g., blaming lack of faith), acknowledge unanswered prayers (Paul’s thorn, Jesus in Gethsemane), and invite viewers to share testimonies and doubts to build understanding and unity.

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In this episode, hosts Preach and Brandon dive into the expectations placed on church congregations. Building off a previous conversation about the expectations of pastors, the duo discusses the importance of attending services, contributing both financially and through service, and the value of being an active part of the church body. They provide scriptural references, talk about the concept of everyone having a role, and emphasize the significance of unity and support within the Christian community. Tune in for an insightful discussion that aims to strengthen the body of Christ through better understanding and participation.

00:00 Introduction

07:42 The Role of Tithing

16:38 Generosity and Unity in the Early Church

20:38 Financial Support and Misconceptions

23:07 Service and Gifts in the Church

28:49 Healthy Followership and Leadership

33:42 Final Thoughts and Prayer

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Join hosts Preach and Brandon on this episode of the InHope Podcast as they tackle the often overlooked yet critical topic of pornography within the church. With insightful conversation, they discuss the impacts of sexualized content on unity within the body of Christ, human trafficking, relationships, and marriages. The episode emphasizes the importance of community support, prayer, and God's redemptive power. Tune in for an open dialogue aimed at breaking the silence and finding strength through unity.

00:00 Introduction

08:19 Scientific and Biblical Perspectives on Pornography

15:50 Challenges and Solutions for Church Leaders

30:53 The Importance of Unity and Accountability

34:20 Human Trafficking and Pornography

37:54 The Effect on Marriages

44:03 Call to Unity and Overcoming Together

01:04:56 The Power of Prayer and Final Thoughts