The Hope Over Coffee Podcast

Jack Tillery tells his story of still finding the goodness of God in the land of the living after surviving a double transplant. Jack narrates his personal journey of discovering Jesus, even after serving as a staff member in a church. He also talks about his experience of undergoing a double transplant of a heart and kidney. Despite the challenges he faced, Jack's account highlights the goodness of God. He openly shares his li...

Join host Jared Ogea and guest John Louviere in this electrifying episode of the Hope Over Coffee Podcast. Get ready to be mesmerized as they delve into a range of topics, from the power of conversation to the importance of stepping outside our comfort zones. John shares his insights on being a mouthpiece for God, while Jared reflects on his growth as a host and interviewer. You won't want to miss this dynamic and thought-provo...

Bryson Skinner's journey to redemption is a powerful story of overcoming addiction that started in his childhood. In this podcast, Bryson shares his personal journey of how he found faith and turned his life around, now being happily married with a child on the way. He talks about how his experiences have shaped him into the man he is today and how he wants to lead his family as a man of God. This inspiring story is a testamen...

Ross Blankenship shares his inspiring story of finding God to overcome his addictions and restore his marriage. Ross spoke about his journey to sobriety, which led him to Hope Quest, a rehab facility in Atlanta, Georgia. Ross shares how he struggled with addictions for years and how it affected his personal and professional life. He also opens up about how his double life was affecting his marriage due to addictions. But Ross found...

On this episode of The Hope Over Coffee Podcast, we are honored to sit down with Tyler Churchman, a survivor of addiction and suicidal thoughts. Tyler shares his journey with vulnerability and honesty, inspiring us all to find the strength to overcome our struggles through faith. Through his story, we learn that hope and healing are possible even in our darkest moments. Tyler's journey has taught him the importance of reaching...

In this compelling and inspiring podcast, join Chris and me as we share our journey of overcoming our fears and finding freedom in our faith in Jesus while conquering a porn addiction. We share our struggles and how living in a community can hope, healing, and strength to break free from the chains of addiction. Through Chris's story, we explore the link between addiction and fear and how true freedom comes from trusting in Go...

Giving space to those around us seems harder today than ever before. Everyone wants to be heard and have their viewpoint be the right one. It doesn't matter if you are a Christ follower or not, whether you are in the church or not. But giving or holding space for someone is the first step to being empathetic with someone. Why is it so hard for people to listen to what others are saying? Why do we require others to agree with w...

Equipping a man of God. What does that look like in today's culture? What boundaries do you have set in place while you are trying to raise your children? Do you have a mindset of equipping your kids with tools, wisdom, and knowledge to handle the unknown? Will you have enough grace, compassion, and foresight to lead your kids through their bad decisions? We live in a culture of relentless pursuit of sex and porn, and it is hi...

Do you know who you are? What is your identity wrapped up in? Could it be where you spend your time, energy, and money? I know that when I was heavy in my addiction there was a lot of effort put to satisfy that addiction. Now that I have found freedom from that addiction I spend a lot of effort to not satisfy that addiction. I'm spending my time, energy, and money on things that bring me closer in alignment with being Christ-l...

Stop Start Continue. The new season of The Hope Over Coffee Podcast is here! I took a few weeks off and got the opportunity to upgrade some of the Hope Over Coffee equipment. In other words, I got a new computer… So with that, I now have the ability to produce a video for the pods. I am super nervous about it. I don't think it's any different than putting out audio-only other than everyone can see me! All my insecurities ...

Finding perspective! Are we truly concerned with those around us? This week I brought Kristen and Chance to the kitchen table to talk about living as a teenage believers in our current culture. Trying to wrap my thoughts around what it is like for a non-believer to survive in our current state without Jesus. I'm trying to figure out what they do. Our society and climate in America are completely wrapped up in gender and sexual...

The incomplete guide to foundational repair is based on the idea that Christ is the firm foundation we build upon and that what we are building is an imitation of Christ. In this episode, we tap into the question of whom you follow. Are you putting in the work to discipline your body to follow Christ? And 1 Corinthians 11:1, Paul tells us to be imitators of him just as he is an imitator of Christ, which caused me to beg the questio...

Foundational Crack. We know that Jesus is the firm foundation we all need to build our lives on. But are we actually doing it? Or do we build a life on a counterfeit foundation? A foundation that does not lead to anything worthwhile in the vision you have for your family. Do you even have a vision for yourself, your family, your co-workers, or anyone around you? Does it have that person looking more like Jesus today than yesterday?...

Pause. When was the last time you stopped and took stock of what was happening in your life? I just wanted to stop and do a heart check in this episode. I must take a breath and ask, have I been pursuing my kingdom with The Hope Over Coffee Podcast? I have to take a step back and take the bigger picture of Hope Over Coffee and my role in it. I have to navigate the tension between the calling God has called me to and my fleshy pride...

The one thing you can't live without! What is it? Is it sex, drugs, alcohol, or porn? Does that make these things your greatest need to survive? What about not doing these things? Is that your greatest need? To be sober with whatever your addiction is? Is your greatest need to stop watching porn, to not have our focus entirely on having sex, or to be the most influential person you know. Is your goal each week just to make it ...

Who are you protecting? Are you living a life of self-protection? Are you hiding a secret life? Do you hear the lies "If someone really knew me, they wouldn't love me!" Self-protection builds walls that keep people out and keep you in! God has created us to be known and know. Not only God but others. Will you keep denying God's intention and purpose for your life by continuing to live a life of self-protection? ...

Do you know why you do the things you do? Do you go to bible study, small groups, and conferences to prepare yourself for the doom and gloom of life? Are you just trying to feel better by filling your life with good things, all the while holding your sin close to your chest? Deep down you are not ready to let go of the earthly things that bring you comfort. You want the "best" of both worlds. You want to be the "King...

 We're in this together! Are you? I have been wrapped up in the world of pornography addiction most of my life. And in my journey, I have found grace through the example of Jesus my wife has given me. This week Angi and I sit down talk a little about our journey through redemption and what it looks like to live a life of oneness together. We talk about how in my broken state, we were missing out on what it truly meant to live ...