Words of Hope Weekday Devotions
Start your day with Words of Hope, a weekday devotional podcast from Cathedral of Hope. Each episode features a short reflection from a diverse voice within our community, offering grounding, encouragement, and space to listen for God’s presence in everyday life. The Words of Hope Podcast and the Cathedral of Hope Daily Devotions are a ministry of Cathedral of Hope United Church of Christ. The mission of Cathedral of Hope is to reclaim Christianity as a faith of extravagant grace, radical inclusion and relentless compassion by being a people of hope --- proclaiming God’s inclusive love, removing barriers to faith and empowering all to grow in grace toward wholeness. To support this ministry, please subscribe to and share this podcast, follow us on social media, and donate through our website at www.cathedralofhope.com/give.
Episodes
The devotion for today, Tuesday, August 04, 2026 was written by Dan Peeler and is narrated by Johnny Engelke.
Today’s Words of Inspiration come from Acts 2.44-47
All the believers were together and had everything in common. They sold property and possessions to give to anyone who had need. Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate to...
The devotion for today, Wednesday, August 05, 2026 was written by Hardy Haberman and is narrated by Larry Carter
Today’s Words of Inspiration come from Matthew 15: 33-38
The disciples said to him, “Where are we to get enough bread in the desert to feed so great a crowd?” Jesus asked them, “How many loaves have you?” They said, “Seven, and a few small fish.&rd...
The devotion for today, Thursday, August 06, 2026 was written by Carole Anne Sarah and is narrated by Larry Carter .
Today’s Words of Inspiration come from Psalm 63:1,3-4
O God, you are my God, I seek you, my flesh faints for you, as in a dry and weary land where there is no water... Because your steadfast love is better than life, my lips will praise you. So I will bless you as long as I live;...
The devotion for today, Monday, August 03, 2026 was written by David Sims
and is narrated by Terri Akkerman.
Today’s Words of Inspiration come from Matthew 14:16-21
Jesus Feeds the Five Thousand
They said to him, “We have only five loaves here and two fish.” And he said, “Bring them here to me.” Then he ordered the crowds to sit down on the...
The devotion for today, Friday, July 31, 2026 was written by Rev Dr. Neil G Thomas and is narrated by Johnny Engelke.
Today’s Words of Inspiration come from Romans 9:6
It is not as though the word of God had failed.
The devotion for today, Thursday, July 30, 2026 was written by Logan Alexander Johnson and is narrated by Judith Anderson.
Today’s Words of Inspiration come from Philippians 4:10-13
How I praise the Lord that you are concerned about me again. I know you have always been concerned for me, but you didn’t have the chance to help me. Not that I was ever in need, for I have learned how to ...
The devotion for today, Wednesday, July 29, 2026 was written by Dan Peeler and is narrated by Adrian White.
Today’s Words of Inspiration come from Mark 4.30-34
[Jesus] said, “What shall we say the kingdom of God is like, or what parable shall we use to describe it? It is like a mustard seed, which is the smallest of all seeds on earth. Yet when planted, it grows and becomes the largest of...
The devotion for today, Tuesday, July 28, 2026 was written by Reed Kirkman and is narrated by Adam Carter
Today’s Words of Inspiration come from Ephesians 6:10–18, The Inclusive Bible
Finally, draw your strength from God, and from God’s powerful strength. Put on the full armor of God so that you can stand firm against the tactics of the devil.
The devotion for today, Monday, July 27, 2026 was written by Dan Peelerand is narrated by Logan Johnson.
Today’s Words of Inspiration come from Ephesians 6.13-17
Therefore, take up the whole armor of God, so that you may be able to withstand on that evil day, and having done everything, to stand firm. Stand therefore, and fasten the belt of truth around your waist, and put on th...
The devotion for today, Friday, July 24, 2026 was written by Donna Jackson and is narrated by Johnny Engelke.
Today’s Words of Inspiration come from Proverbs 4: 25-26
Let your eyes look directly ahead and let your gaze be fixed straight in front of you. Watch the path of your feet and all your ways will be established.
The devotion for today, Thursday, July 23, 2026 was written by Dr. Pat Saxon and is narrated by Judith Anderson.
Today’s Words of Inspiration come from Luke 10:29
And who is my neighbor?
The devotion for today, Wednesday, July 22, 2026 was written by Donald (Luke) Day and is narrated by Gordon Markley.
Today’s Words of Inspiration come from Psalm 139:7-10
Where can I go from Your Spirit?
Or where can I flee from Your presence?
If I ascend to heaven, You are there;
If I make my bed in Sheol, behold, You are there.
If I take the wings of the dawn,
If I dwell in the...
The devotion for today, Monday, July 20, 2026 was written by Thomas Riggs and is narrated by Adrian White.
Today’s Words of Inspiration come from Hebrews 13:1-2
Keep on loving one another as brothers and sisters. Do not forget to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have shown hospitality to angels without knowing it.
Our second reading is form Valarie Kaur: Radic...
The devotion for today, Tuesday, July 21, 2026 was written by Jonathon McClellan and is narrated by Adam Carter.
Today’s Words of Inspiration come from Romans 8. 38-39
For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love...
The devotion for today, Friday, July 17, 2026 was written by Rev. Dr. Gary Kindley, LPC and is narrated by Gordon Markley.
Today’s Words of Inspiration come from The words of Jesus as recorded in The Gospel According to Matthew 6:34
So do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring worries of its own. Today’s trouble is enough for today.
The devotion for today, Thursday, July 16, 2026 was written by Dan Peeler and is narrated by Judith Anderson.
Today’s Words of Inspiration come from Genesis 3:1
Now the serpent was craftier than any of the wild animals the Lord God had made. He said to the woman, 'Did God really say, “You must not eat from any tree in the garden”?
The devotion for today, Wednesday, July 15, 2026 was written by Hardy Haberman and is narrated by Johnny Engelke.
Today’s Words of Inspiration come from Matthew 13:10-13
Then the disciples came and asked him, “Why do you speak to them in parables?” He answered, “To you it has been given to know the secrets of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it has not been given. ...
The devotion for today, Tuesday, July 14, 2026 was written by Kris Baker and is narrated by Adam Carter.
Today’s Words of Inspiration come from Philippians 3:12-14 from The Message
I’m not saying that I have this all together, that I have it made. But I am well on my way, reaching out for Christ, who has so wondrously reached out for me. Friends, don’t get me wrong: By no means do I...
The devotion for today, Monday, July 13, 2026 was written by Charlie Rose and is narrated by Adrian White.
Today’s Words of Inspiration come from Psalm 121.2
My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth.
The devotion for today, Friday, July 10, 2026 was written by Weber Baker and is narrated by Michael Benham.
Today’s Words of Inspiration come from Dietrich Bonhoeffer: The first service one owes to others in a community involves listening to them. Just as our love for God begins with listening to God’s Word, the beginning of love for others is learning to listen to them. God’s love for...
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