
Hosted by Chris Hippe · EN

Shame thrives in secrecy, but freedom is found in the light. In this episode, Chris explores the difference between healthy conviction and destructive shame, revealing how shame fuels fear, isolation, and a distorted view of our identity. Through biblical teaching and practical application, you'll learn how confession, forgiveness, community, and the grace of Jesus Christ work together to break the power of shame. If you've ever felt trapped by past failures, hidden struggles, or false labels, this episode offers hope and a clear path toward healing, freedom, and living fully known by God.

Our words carry incredible power. In this episode, Chris talks with his wife Jena about what it means to become people who intentionally speak life, encouragement, and blessing over others. Drawing from Scripture and personal stories, they discuss how simple words can bring healing, strengthen relationships, reveal identity, and partner with God's purposes in the lives of those around us. Whether with a spouse, child, friend, coworker, or even a stranger, discover practical ways to use your words to build others up and become a daily source of encouragement in a world that desperately needs it.

What we say matters. In this episode, Chris and his son Elijah, debrief their recent trip to Switzerland and unpack the life-changing power of words. From self-talk and insecurity to gossip, sarcasm, and complaining, they explore how our speech can either advance the Kingdom of God or reinforce the lies of the enemy.

In this episode, Chris and Jena talk with their friend Gio, who shares her story of Christ's transformational power in her life.

Relational tension and offense are inevitable—but division doesn't have to be. In this conversation, Chris and Jena unpack how the biblical pattern of Matthew 18 helps believers pursue reconciliation, guard unity, and experience the blessing of restored relationships.

In this episode, Pastor Chris talks about the topic of the dangers of religious pride.

In this episode, Pastor Chris talks about one of the most dangerous areas of religion that can show up in our lives and churches, a critical spirit and religious pride.

In this episode, Pastor Chris explores the significant contrast between an "inside-out" relationship and an "outside-in" religion, highlighting how religion can sometimes prevent us from experiencing the more profound aspects of God.

In this episode, Chris has a conversation with good freind and City Central's Worship Pastor, Jason Bradley, on the topic of how restoration intersects with the topic of musical worship within the church.

In this part 2 episode on the topic of a teachable heart, Chris talks about key reasons why recieving correction is important and gives some diagnostics to be able to tell how teachable we are to the Lord and others.