Hope City Church
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.
Episodes
412 episodes
How to Trust God with Your Financial Future | Phil Kniesel
Pastor Phil dives into the Bible’s practical advice on financial health. Learn how to steward what God has entrusted to you through giving, self-control, sacrifice, and planning. Discover why godliness with contentment is great gain (1 Timothy ...
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Season 2025
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Episode 2
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32:24
Week of Prayer: Audio Experience
Pastor Paul Drader (Terwillegar Campus Pastor) leads us through an audio prayer experience for our week of prayer.
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Season 2025
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16:44
How to Pray Like Jesus: A Guide for Spiritual Growth | Phil Kniesel
In this message, Pastor Phil opens 2025 with a focus on spiritual health, unpacking the Lord’s Prayer from Matthew 6:5-13. Discover seven practical ways to strengthen your prayer life and experience the transformation Jesus promises through pra...
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Season 2025
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Episode 1
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32:58
Trusting God’s Power in Uncertainty | Matt Joy
Discover what it means to live a life where faith is more than words—it’s action rooted in obedience and courage. Imagine what God could do through you when you trust Him fully. In this powerful message, Pastor Matt takes us to 1 Samuel 1...
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Season 2024
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Episode 51
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30:46
Overcoming Fear Through the Joy of Jesus | Ken McIntyre
Learn how to prepare your heart this Advent season to experience the fullness of joy in Christ. This week, Pastor Ken shares the message of joy from Luke 2:1-11. The angels’ announcement to the shepherds was good news of great joy for all...
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Season 2024
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Episode 50
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30:06
Feeling Overwhelmed? Here’s How to Find True Peace | Phil Kniesel
Learn how to anchor your heart and mind in God’s unshakable promises and lay down the tension stealing your peace. In this week’s Advent message, Pastor Phil explores the gift of peace Jesus offers. Drawing from Isaiah 9:6-7 and John 14:2...
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Season 2024
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Episode 49
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35:11
Feeling Hopeless? Discover a Hope That Never Fails | Phil Kniesel
Feeling overwhelmed by life's challenges? This week's podcast marks the beginning of our Advent series, where Pastor Phil delves into the profound impact of hope. Learn how hope, firmly anchored in God's promises, can sustain and motivate you t...
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Season 2024
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Episode 48
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33:01
Sharing the Gospel Is Easier Than You Think | Ken McIntyre
Discover what it means to “fish for people” and how God can work through you to bring others into His grace. Through practical steps and inspiring stories, Pastor Ken challenges us to live out and talk up our faith. In this final messag...
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Season 2024
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Episode 47
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35:28
Deny Yourself | Ken McIntyre
Discover why following Jesus requires being completely conquered by His love and leadership and how this decision impacts every area of our lives.This week, we begin our series “Follow Me,” exploring what it truly means to follow Jesus....
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Season 2024
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Episode 46
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30:38
Faith that Prays | Matt Joy
Discover how to develop a life of prayer that brings peace, healing, and a closer relationship with God.In this episode, Pastor Matt explores James 5:13-18, emphasizing the power of prayer in every season of life. Learn how to build a f...
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Season 2024
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Episode 45
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29:36
Faith for the Trials | Phil Kniesel
In this episode, Pastor Phil unpacks James 5:7-11, teaching us how patience and trust in God help us endure life’s challenges. With a personal addition from Pastor Graham, we’re reminded that God is present with us in every trial. Learn how to ...
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Season 2024
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Episode 44
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35:44
Faith that Submits | Ken McIntyre
Pastor Ken dives into James 4:13-17, urging us to submit our plans to God and embrace humility as we navigate life’s uncertainties. Learn how to align your decisions with God’s will and avoid the pitfalls of arrogant planning.Scriptur...
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Season 2024
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Episode 43
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31:17
Faith That Helps in Conflict | Phil Kniesel
Conflict is unavoidable, but through James 4, Pastor Phil Kniesel reveals how faith can transform our response to it. This episode explores the roots of conflict, from selfish motives to worldly influences, and shows how God’s grace is t...
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Season 2024
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Episode 42
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32:43
Why Thankfulness Matters | Phil Kniesel
Join Pastor Phil Kniesel for this inspiring Thanksgiving message, where he shares four reasons why thankfulness is a powerful spiritual discipline. Through practical examples and powerful scripture, Pastor Phil encourages us to let gratitude sh...
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Season 2024
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Episode 41
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33:19
Faith That Is Wise | Ken McIntyre
Description:In this episode, we dive into James 3:13-18, where we learn about two kinds of wisdom: worldly wisdom and the wisdom that comes from God. Discover practical ways to live wisely by aligning your life with God's design, and...
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Season 2024
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Episode 40
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31:20
Faith That Impacts Our Words | Phil Kniesel
In this episode, Pastor Phil unpacks James 3:1-12 to show the profound effect our words have on our lives. Learn how what we say reveals our spiritual maturity and the state of our hearts. Discover practical steps to align your speech with God’...
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Season 2024
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Episode 39
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34:35
Faith That Impacts Our Actions | Phil Kniesel
In this episode, Pastor Phil unpacks James 2:14-26 to show how true faith naturally results in action. Explore how a vibrant faith doesn’t just stay in your mind but impacts your choices and your lifestyle. Learn how to live out a faith that tr...
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Season 2024
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Episode 38
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34:30
Faith That Treats Everyone the Same | Phil Kniesel
In this episode, Pastor Phil tackles the topic of favoritism and how it contradicts our faith in Jesus. We explore James 2:1-13 to learn what it means to treat everyone equally and extend mercy, just as God does. Discover practical ways to brea...
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Season 2024
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Episode 37
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33:42
Faith for When You’re Angry | Phil Kniesel
In this episode, Pastor Phil takes us through James 1:19-21, showing us how faith impacts our response to anger. Learn practical ways to deal with anger in a way that aligns with God’s will, and discover how real faith isn’t just about what you...
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Season 2024
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Episode 36
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34:09
Faith That Perseveres | Ken McIntyre
Join us this week as Pastor Ken explores what it means to have a faith that truly perseveres through life’s challenges. In the first message of our “Faith for Real Life” series, we dive into the Book of James to discover how our faith can remai...
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Season 2024
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Episode 35
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29:39
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What Does True Worship Really Mean? | Paul Drader
Join us this week as Pastor Paul Drader explores the true meaning of worship. Worship isn’t just about singing songs at church—it’s about living a life of obedience, surrender, and devotion to God in response to who He is. Discover...
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Season 2024
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Episode 34
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32:37
Confession: Embracing God’s Grace | Ken McIntyre
Welcome back to our Rhythms series! This week, we explore the spiritual discipline of confession. Discover how confessing our sins allows us to reconnect with God, receive His grace, and live in true freedom. Learn practical steps to incorporat...
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Season 2024
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Episode 33
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33:28
Embracing True Greatness | Matt Joy
Welcome back to our Rhythms series! This week, we explore the spiritual discipline of service. Discover how true greatness is found in serving others, and learn practical ways to incorporate service into your daily life, reflecting Jesus’ examp...
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Season 2024
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Episode 32
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31:17
Solitude: Finding God in the Quiet | Ken McIntyre
Welcome back to our Rhythms series! This week, Pastor Ken McIntyre delves into the spiritual discipline of solitude. Discover how solitude, distinct from isolation, helps us connect deeply with God and find peace in His presence. Learn practica...
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Season 2024
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Episode 31
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31:11
Understanding Fasting: The Discipline of Denying to Gain | Ruben Valeny
Welcome back to our Rhythms series! This week, we dive into the spiritual discipline of fasting. Fasting isn’t just about giving up food—it’s about creating space for God to work in our lives. Discover the benefits of fasting, how to start, and...
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Season 2024
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Episode 30
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32:16
