Podcast
Hope City Church
Hosted by Hope City Church - Edmonton, AB, Canada · EN
At Hope City Church, we’re passionate about helping you live out your Christian faith with purpose. Recorded in Edmonton, Alberta, our podcast shares Bible-based teachings and practical messages to encourage you to love God, grow in Christ, and find true hope in everyday life. Whether you're seeking spiritual growth or looking for hope and encouragement, join us for meaningful conversations that inspire faith and provide real-life applications of the gospel.
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Who Are You Walking Past? | Paul Drader
2w ago00:26:38Tap to summarizeIn the parable of the Good Samaritan, Jesus invites us to become the kind of people who show mercy to whoever is in front of us. In this message, Pastor Paul Drader explores one of Jesus’ most well-known parables and reminds us that the compassion we’ve received from Jesus is meant to become the compassion we give to others.Send us Fan Mail🙌 Connect with Us:New? - hopecity.ca/newStay Connected - hopecity.ca/weeklyFollowing Jesus - hopecity.ca/lifeGiving - hopecity.ca/giveFollow us on Instagram: @HopeCityYEGVisit our Website: hopecity.caFollow us on TikTok: @HopeCityYEGFind other ways to listen to the podcast: hopecity.ca/podcast🙏 Need Prayer?Please leave a comment or reach out to us directly—we’re here for you!
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When Shame Keeps You From God | Matt Baker
3w ago00:29:12Tap to summarizeWhen shame keeps you from God, it can feel impossible to believe that He still wants you. In this message, Pastor Matt Baker looks at the Parable of the Prodigal Son and reminds us that God’s grace is always greater than our failures. Whether you’re carrying guilt, struggling to forgive yourself, or wondering if you can come back to God, this message points to the Father who never stops waiting with open arms.Send us Fan Mail🙌 Connect with Us:New? - hopecity.ca/newStay Connected - hopecity.ca/weeklyFollowing Jesus - hopecity.ca/lifeGiving - hopecity.ca/giveFollow us on Instagram: @HopeCityYEGVisit our Website: hopecity.caFollow us on TikTok: @HopeCityYEGFind other ways to listen to the podcast: hopecity.ca/podcast🙏 Need Prayer?Please leave a comment or reach out to us directly—we’re here for you!
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Why Forgiveness Is So Hard | Phil Kniesel
4w ago00:31:38Tap to summarizeForgiveness is one of the hardest things Jesus asks us to do. When someone has deeply hurt us, letting go can feel impossible. But what if forgiveness isn’t about pretending it never happened, but about finding freedom for your own heart?In this message, Pastor Phil walks through Jesus’ parable of the unforgiving servant and reminds us that we’ve been forgiven more than we could ever repay. As we receive God’s grace, we’re invited to extend that same grace to others, not because it’s easy, but because it’s how we experience true freedom.Send us Fan Mail🙌 Connect with Us:New? - hopecity.ca/newStay Connected - hopecity.ca/weeklyFollowing Jesus - hopecity.ca/lifeGiving - hopecity.ca/giveFollow us on Instagram: @HopeCityYEGVisit our Website: hopecity.caFollow us on TikTok: @HopeCityYEGFind other ways to listen to the podcast: hopecity.ca/podcast🙏 Need Prayer?Please leave a comment or reach out to us directly—we’re here for you!
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The Best Trade You’ll Ever Make | Phil Kniesel
Jul 1200:32:19Tap to summarizeSome things seem valuable until you discover something worth far more. In this message, Pastor Phil explores two short parables from Matthew 13 where Jesus compares the Kingdom of Heaven to hidden treasure and a priceless pearl. Whether you’ve been searching for meaning your whole life or unexpectedly found yourself asking deeper questions, this message reminds us that following Jesus isn’t about losing everything. It’s about gaining the one thing that truly satisfies. When we see His value clearly, surrender becomes the greatest investment we’ll ever make.Send us Fan Mail🙌 Connect with Us:New? - hopecity.ca/newStay Connected - hopecity.ca/weeklyFollowing Jesus - hopecity.ca/lifeGiving - hopecity.ca/giveFollow us on Instagram: @HopeCityYEGVisit our Website: hopecity.caFollow us on TikTok: @HopeCityYEGFind other ways to listen to the podcast: hopecity.ca/podcast🙏 Need Prayer?Please leave a comment or reach out to us directly—we’re here for you!
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What’s Getting in the Way of Your Faith | Josh Moore
Jul 500:28:21Tap to summarizeThis week, Pastor Josh Moore begins our new series, Parables, by looking at one of Jesus’ most well-known stories: The Sower and the Seed.Jesus shows us that the seed is good, but the condition of the soil matters. In the same way, God’s Word is still being planted in our lives, but the question is whether our hearts are hard, shallow, distracted, or ready to receive what He wants to grow in us.Send us Fan Mail🙌 Connect with Us:New? - hopecity.ca/newStay Connected - hopecity.ca/weeklyFollowing Jesus - hopecity.ca/lifeGiving - hopecity.ca/giveFollow us on Instagram: @HopeCityYEGVisit our Website: hopecity.caFollow us on TikTok: @HopeCityYEGFind other ways to listen to the podcast: hopecity.ca/podcast🙏 Need Prayer?Please leave a comment or reach out to us directly—we’re here for you!
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Are You Actually Ready? | Phil Kniesel
Jun 2800:30:29Tap to summarizeIt’s possible to look ready on the outside and still be unprepared on the inside. In this message, Pastor Phil walks through Jesus’ parable of the ten virgins in Matthew 25 and reminds us that faith is more than showing up, knowing the words, or being close to church.Jesus invites us to be ready for His return by knowing Him personally, persevering in the waiting, and choosing daily to follow Him. Don’t just look ready. Be ready. Send us Fan Mail🙌 Connect with Us:New? - hopecity.ca/newStay Connected - hopecity.ca/weeklyFollowing Jesus - hopecity.ca/lifeGiving - hopecity.ca/giveFollow us on Instagram: @HopeCityYEGVisit our Website: hopecity.caFollow us on TikTok: @HopeCityYEGFind other ways to listen to the podcast: hopecity.ca/podcast🙏 Need Prayer?Please leave a comment or reach out to us directly—we’re here for you!
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What Kind of Legacy Are You Leaving? | Phil Kniesel
Jun 2100:32:15Tap to summarizeWe all want our lives to matter. But when everything is said and done, what kind of impact will we leave behind?In this Father’s Day message, Pastor Phil looks at four legacies that stand the test of time: faith, prayer, blessing, and grace. Whether you’re a parent or not, this message reminds us that the greatest influence we have isn’t what we achieve, but who we become and how we impact others.Send us Fan Mail🙌 Connect with Us:New? - hopecity.ca/newStay Connected - hopecity.ca/weeklyFollowing Jesus - hopecity.ca/lifeGiving - hopecity.ca/giveFollow us on Instagram: @HopeCityYEGVisit our Website: hopecity.caFollow us on TikTok: @HopeCityYEGFind other ways to listen to the podcast: hopecity.ca/podcast🙏 Need Prayer?Please leave a comment or reach out to us directly—we’re here for you!
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Are You Ready If Jesus Returned Today? | Paul Drader
Jun 1400:27:16Tap to summarizeIn this message, Pastor Paul Drader explores Jesus’ teaching in Matthew 24 and the lesson of the fig tree. While many people focus on predicting when Jesus will return, Jesus calls us to something different: living ready today.As we look at His words, we’re reminded that faith isn’t about fear or speculation. It’s about staying awake spiritually, trusting Jesus, and making the most of the time we’ve been given.Send us Fan Mail🙌 Connect with Us:New? - hopecity.ca/newStay Connected - hopecity.ca/weeklyFollowing Jesus - hopecity.ca/lifeGiving - hopecity.ca/giveFollow us on Instagram: @HopeCityYEGVisit our Website: hopecity.caFollow us on TikTok: @HopeCityYEGFind other ways to listen to the podcast: hopecity.ca/podcast🙏 Need Prayer?Please leave a comment or reach out to us directly—we’re here for you!
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Why Is Jesus Coming Back? | Ken McIntyre
Jun 700:31:26Tap to summarizeWhat is Jesus actually coming back for?In this message, Pastor Ken walks through Jesus’ words in Matthew 24 and reminds us that His return is not meant to create fear, but hope. As we wait, we’re invited to live with anticipation, stay faithful, and remember that Jesus is coming back for His people.Send us Fan Mail🙌 Connect with Us:New? - hopecity.ca/newStay Connected - hopecity.ca/weeklyFollowing Jesus - hopecity.ca/lifeGiving - hopecity.ca/giveFollow us on Instagram: @HopeCityYEGVisit our Website: hopecity.caFollow us on TikTok: @HopeCityYEGFind other ways to listen to the podcast: hopecity.ca/podcast🙏 Need Prayer?Please leave a comment or reach out to us directly—we’re here for you!
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When Everything Feels Uncertain, Stand Here | Phil Kniesel
May 3100:32:40Tap to summarizeThe future can feel uncertain, especially when we read what Jesus says about the end times. In this message, Pastor Phil walks through Matthew 24 and explains what the Bible teaches about the Tribulation, God’s judgment, and Christ’s return.More importantly, we’re reminded that Jesus didn’t give these teachings to create fear. He gave them to help us stand firm. No matter what the future holds, our hope is found in Christ, the solid foundation that never moves.Send us Fan Mail🙌 Connect with Us:New? - hopecity.ca/newStay Connected - hopecity.ca/weeklyFollowing Jesus - hopecity.ca/lifeGiving - hopecity.ca/giveFollow us on Instagram: @HopeCityYEGVisit our Website: hopecity.caFollow us on TikTok: @HopeCityYEGFind other ways to listen to the podcast: hopecity.ca/podcast🙏 Need Prayer?Please leave a comment or reach out to us directly—we’re here for you!
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