Hope Rising Podcast

Mylee Sturkey

Welcome to the Hope Rising Podcast! I’m your host, Mylee Sturkey, and I have started a podcast for the ones trying to keep their faith strong in a world that feels chaotic. Honestly, the Christian revival happening right now is STRONG… people are coming to Christ everywhere, and it’s giving me so much hope. But more than that, we have hope because we have Jesus. That’s the heart behind this podcast. Real conversations. Real faith. Real stories. Real Jesus. If you’re looking for encouragement, clarity, or just a reminder that God is still moving, you’re in the right place. Instagram: @hoperisingpodcast

  1. Mar 29

    Ep 14. Pontius Pilate: Holy Week

    Hello everyone! Welcome back to Hope Rising! In this Palm Sunday episode, we walk through the full weight and beauty of Holy Week, from celebration to crucifixion to resurrection. What begins with crowds shouting “Hosanna” quickly shifts into a powerful and sobering story of pressure, truth, and choice through the lens of Pontius Pilate. This episode dives deep into the tension between knowing what is right and actually choosing it when it matters most. As Jesus stands before Pilate, truth is not just spoken, it is standing right in front of him. And yet, fear, pressure, and the voice of the crowd lead to a decision that echoes far beyond that moment. We move through the events of Good Friday, reflecting on the suffering, sacrifice, and overwhelming love displayed on the cross. From the crown of thorns to the final words, “It is finished,” this is a reminder that what looked like defeat was actually the beginning of victory. You will also hear about the tearing of the veil, a moment that changed everything, removing the separation between God and humanity and opening the door to a personal relationship with Him through Jesus. And then comes the stillness of Holy Saturday, the quiet space where hope feels distant and unanswered prayers linger. But the story does not end there. Because Sunday is coming. This episode is an invitation to reflect on where you stand, to choose truth over comfort, and to carry the hope of the resurrection into your everyday life. No matter what your Friday looks like, it is not the end of your story. Hope is still rising.

    39 min

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Welcome to the Hope Rising Podcast! I’m your host, Mylee Sturkey, and I have started a podcast for the ones trying to keep their faith strong in a world that feels chaotic. Honestly, the Christian revival happening right now is STRONG… people are coming to Christ everywhere, and it’s giving me so much hope. But more than that, we have hope because we have Jesus. That’s the heart behind this podcast. Real conversations. Real faith. Real stories. Real Jesus. If you’re looking for encouragement, clarity, or just a reminder that God is still moving, you’re in the right place. Instagram: @hoperisingpodcast