Hope Connection

Hope Connection

Join hosts Stan Copeland and DeDe Jones as they bring inspiring stories of resilience, faith, and hope to light. Each episode features heartfelt interviews with remarkable guests who share their journeys through life’s challenges, offering wisdom and encouragement for anyone feeling lost or overwhelmed. Whether navigating dark times or simply seeking uplifting content, Hope Connection is your place to find stories that resonate and remind you that light can always break through the darkness. Listen, connect, and rediscover hope with us!

Episodes

April 29, 2025 18 mins

Dr. Leigh Richardson is back with us to talk more about how our brains handle change. We can never talk too much about change. 

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Rev. Donna Whitehead is back for another visit. Join us as she and Rev. Stan Copeland reflect on more than 20 years in ministry together.


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April 15, 2025 22 mins

There's an old saying that "nothing is constant but change." This week, we are talking with Dr. Leigh Richarson, a brain performance specialist, about how we can deal with change in healthy and helpful ways.e

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April 14, 2025 20 mins

Join us for the fascinating story of Bob Ricardson who experienced his very own life-altering miracle one Sunday morning at Lovers Lane.

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April 1, 2025 17 mins

As one of the first women ordained in the United Methodist Church, Rev. Donna Whitehead is a true pioneer. She broke down barriers, built congregations, and changed the church forever. Join Stan Copeland and DeDe Jones as they talk with Donna about what it has meant to be a woman pastor for 40-plus years and about her hope for the church of tomorrow.

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November 19, 2024 18 mins

Jenny comes back to discuss what it is like to be a working mother!

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November 12, 2024 18 mins

Jenny is a member of Lovers Lane United Methodist Church, as well as a mother of two girls, and is in the entertainment industry. Jenny opens up about her struggles throughout her life, her career, and how her family connected with LLUMC.

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November 5, 2024 20 mins

Michael is on the chair of Twelfth Step Ministry, one of Lovers Lane's 501c3s, that helps thousands of people recover from addiction. Michael shares his own personal journey as well as giving us updates on the new building for Twelfth Step! 

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October 29, 2024 19 mins

Jonathan Grace, the Lead Pastor of Urban Village Church in Chicago, and former Lovers Lane UMC Associate Pastor joins us to discuss his new adventures in Chicago. 

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October 22, 2024 23 mins

Jonathan Grace, the Lead Pastor of Urban Village Church in Chicago, and former Lovers Lane UMC Associate Pastor joins us to discuss loving OUR neighbors through homelessness.

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October 15, 2024 19 mins

Owen Ross the Director for the Center of Multiplication for the North Texas Conference and previous Lovers Lane UMC employee discusses Hope for the United Methodist Church on this week's episode of Hope Connection. 

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October 8, 2024 20 mins

Andrea Tabor is back for Part 2. In this episode we dive deeper into Andrea's personal story, and how she was called to work with the 12th Step Ministry.

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October 1, 2024 20 mins

Welcome back listeners! Our first guest back is Andrea Tabor, Executive Director of the 12th Step Ministry. In this episode Andrea talks just what the 12th Step Ministry is and the hope that it brings to our community. 

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May 21, 2024 16 mins

Jan Edgar Langbein, CEO of Genesis Women's Shelter and Support, joins us to discuss what to know about Genesis and violence against women.

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May 14, 2024 22 mins

Adam Hamilton guest stars again on Hope Connection as we uncover his perspective of hope in the future of the United Methodist Church and his book, Wrestling with Doubt, Finding Faith

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May 7, 2024 20 mins

Part one of two Adam Hamilton guest stars on Hope Connection as we uncover his perspective of hope in the future of the United Methodist Church and his book, Wrestling with Doubt, Finding Faith. 

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April 30, 2024 19 mins

Carla Campbell is a member here at Lovers Lane UMC and this is the second part of her two part series where Carla conveys her journey of being in the LGBTQ+ community AND a Christian. 

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April 23, 2024 19 mins

Carla Campbell is a member here at Lovers Lane UMC and this is part one of two where Carla conveys her journey of being in the LGBTQ+ community AND a Christian. 

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April 16, 2024 15 mins

Bishop Will Willimon joins us to give his persepective of hope within the church from his many years working in ministry. Listen in to his wisdom now. 

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April 9, 2024 23 mins

Kay Eck, our Executive Pastor here at Lovers Lane UMC opens up about her personal struggle with fertility. This episode is for every woman that needs a bit of hope. Remember you are loved!

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