inHoPE Podcast: Young Leaders Strengthening Unity in Christ

Nathaniel Preach Smith
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Join the conversation with Pastor Nathaniel, aka Preach, and NNYM's Brandon as they equip young Christian leaders to shepherd the Church away from division and toward a unified movement centered on Christ. Designed for young leaders—especially those who are stepping into new faith-based leadership roles. This podcast speaks to the tension of calling, responsibility, and Christ's vision of a Church that is one. If you’ve recently transitioned into ministry, carry mid-level leadership influence, or sense a future call to lead a church, this space is for you. Each episode offers biblically grounded teaching, practical leadership insights, and honest conversations, with an emphasis on unity in Christ, to help you clarify priorities in life, faith, and ministry. We address real challenges facing today’s Church: disunity, burnout, competing visions, and the pressure to lead well before you feel fully ready. Our mission is not a large following—it’s equipping young, faithful, unity-minded leaders. We aim to equip shepherds who lead with humility, theological clarity, and a deep commitment to unity in the Body of Christ. Whether you’re navigating early ministry decisions, learning to lead teams faithfully, or discerning God’s timing for new ventures, this podcast will help you grow into a leader who builds bridges, strengthens the Church, and advances the Kingdom—together. Topics (Always with an emphasis on unity in Christ) include: Christian Leadership DevelopmentOrganizational HealthMinistry ChallengesCollaborationBeing United in a Divisive CultureSelf-Care and WellnessBalancing Faith, Family, and Callingand moreIf you’re serious about following Christ, leading well, and desire greater unity in the body of Christ, welcome. https://linktr.ee/inHoPE.tv

  1. Jul 13

    Christian Trolls | How to Disagree Online Without Dividing the Church

    Preach and Brandon explain why “Christian trolling” is a contradiction, distinguishing trolling from constructive criticism and urging believers to engage online with humility, patience, and love. They discuss how quick judgments from short clips and lack of context fuel disunity, and contrast trolling’s personal attacks with sharing truth in love, letting the Holy Spirit bring conviction. Using Matthew 18:15–20, they outline Jesus’ process for addressing sin or error—private conversation first, then bringing others, then the church—rather than public smear or “cancel” tactics, and note how public fighting is a terrible witness. They reference James 1:19 and several Proverbs about fools, emphasize praying before responding, and call listeners to be “unifiers” who seek understanding, ask sincere questions, and strengthen unity in the body of Christ. 00:00 Welcome To The InHope Podcast 02:20 Trolls vs Critique 03:52 Truth Without Demeaning 05:54 False Prophet Accusations 08:51 Unity Over Division 14:42 Quick Judgments Context 18:29 Prophet or Troll 25:27 Matthew 18 Correction 28:24 No Cancel Culture 30:37 DM First Patience 31:58 Private Group Message 32:16 Take It To Church 33:23 No Troll Witness 35:14 Public Debate Done Right 35:49 Iron Sharpens Iron 38:24 Troll Temptation Trap 41:00 Sow And Reap Online 45:42 Pray Before Replying 49:46 Slow To Speak Verses 57:50 Truth Over Winning 01:01:54 Be A Unifier 01:03:35 Closing Prayer Outro

  2. Jun 29

    What Is Prayer? Pt. 2

    In part two of their conversation on prayer, Preach and Brandon discuss how praying together builds unity and encourages young leaders to shepherd the church away from division. They compare many prayer models, spontaneous “popcorn” prayer, praying in tongues, journaling, contemplative silence, praying scripture, and liturgical/structured corporate prayers and challenge listeners to step outside familiar formats to learn from other believers across denominational cultures. They highlight Matthew 18:19–20 on the power of agreement in prayer, note that God won’t answer prayers against His character, and describe how group prayer can bring accountability, confirmation, spiritual gifts, encouragement, healing, and deeper relationships. They urge discernment, weighing words against Scripture and counsel, offer practical reminders for daily prayer, and close with prayer and Romans 15:13. 00:00 Welcome To The InHope Podcast 01:15 Many Prayer Styles 02:53 What Is Liturgy 04:58 Unity In Prayer 05:21 Matthew 18 Power 07:11 Prayers And God’s Character 09:04 Gifts And Confirmation 11:51 Circle Prayer Visual 15:58 Try Unfamiliar Formats 20:00 Trust And Discernment 21:22 Words That Shape Calling 22:40 Encouraging Words in Prayer 23:20 Training to Hear God 24:08 Pray Beyond Your Circle 28:07 For Newcomers It Feels Weird 30:34 Prayer Builds Unity and Healing 32:38 Discernment and Weighing Words 40:23 Practical Prayer Reminders 44:21 Closing Prayer and Sendoff

  3. Jun 22

    What Is Prayer? The What, Why, and How (with the Lord’s Prayer)

    In this episode Preach and Brandon open the InHope Podcast with prayer and discuss prayer by defining it as conversation with the Creator and an act of worship, emphasizing reverence, humility, and intimacy with God as Father. Using Luke 18’s parable of the Pharisee and tax collector, they contrast prideful prayer with humble repentance, and they use the Lord’s Prayer (Matthew 6:9–13) as a model for posture, submission, daily dependence, forgiveness, and trust. Highlighting prayer’s purpose as relationship rather than works, reference abiding in the vine, and share how prayer combats anxiety and builds reliance on God. They encourage persistence, praying Scripture, journaling, worship, listening, prioritizing prayer time, and using resources like Psalms and prayer apps. 00:00 Welcome To The InHope Podcast 01:53 What Why How Framework 03:57 Prayer As Conversation 07:52 Prayer As Worship 10:30 Humility Over Pride 15:07 Lord's Prayer Blueprint 24:02 Why Prayer Matters 27:36 Trust And Provision Story 30:09 Hearing God Like Jesus 33:17 Consistency Not Legalism 37:04 Jesus Models Prayer 37:46 Prayer After Miracles 38:12 Honest Emotions With God 39:27 Jesus Understands Loss 41:13 When Prayer Feels Dark 43:14 Healing Fatherhood Picture 47:09 How To Pray Practically 50:31 Persistence And Timing 57:07 Praying For Eternal Things 59:32 Pray Scripture Like Solomon 01:05:58 Tools And Prayer Habits 01:13:52 Closing Prayer And Blessing

  4. Jun 15

    The Holy Spirit: From Skepticism to Empowered Witness

    Preach and Brandon discuss the Holy Spirit’s role in equipping young leaders to shepherd the church toward unity, addressing skepticism and misconceptions about what it means to be “filled.” Preach shares that he spent eight years as a Christian doubting the Spirit’s real-time activity until a domestic disaster-relief mission trip led to an overwhelming worship experience at Brooklyn Tabernacle that produced boldness to speak into others’ lives. They read Acts 2 on Pentecost and connect the Spirit’s filling to empowerment for witness and edifying the church, noting churches fall on a spectrum from deistic distance to requiring tongues as proof. They emphasize abiding in Christ (John 15), relying on the Spirit rather than personal ability, pursuing God rather than gifts, and seeking focused time through retreats, missions, worship, prayer, repentance, and surrender. 00:00 Welcome To The InHope Podcast 01:14 Opening Prayer 02:22 Skepticism and Doubt 03:47 Santa Claus Trust Analogy 06:08 Spectrum of Beliefs 08:15 Mission Trip Breakthrough 11:10 Brooklyn Tabernacle Encounter 13:50 Acts 2 Pentecost Explained 19:06 Empowered to Witness 20:42 Spirit Filled Leadership 21:40 Not Always Tongues 25:41 Vine and Branches 27:36 Obedience Shows Love 29:32 Quick Repentance Restores 30:19 Abide in the Vine 31:26 What Fruit Really Means 34:49 Retreats That Refocus 38:01 Filled to Edify Others 41:34 Trust the Spirit Not Self 46:30 Surrender What God Uses 48:36 Speak by the Spirit 51:19 Pursue the Giver 57:54 Closing

  5. Jun 8

    How Spiritual Gifts Build Up the Church

    This Week On the In Hope podcast, hosts Brandon and Nathaniel discuss unity in the body of Christ by examining Ephesians 4:7–13 and Paul’s list of gifts—apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors/shepherds, and teachers (APEST)—given to equip believers for service, build up the church, and grow maturity and unity in faith. They explain each gifting in accessible terms (apostles as pioneers, prophets as those who hear from God and call people back to Scripture, evangelists as connectors focused on reaching non-Christians, shepherds as caregivers, and teachers as guardians of biblical truth), emphasizing that no gift is superior, each has strengths and weaknesses, and God intends dependence on one another. They warn against misusing gifts, stress humility, testing prophetic words by Scripture and fruit, encourage teamwork and balanced leadership, and close with prayer and an invitation to share feedback and join their support team. 00:00 Welcome To The InHope Podcast 00:25 Spiritual Gifts Overview 01:48 Ephesians 4  04:17 Why Gifts Matter 07:42 Apostle Explained 10:44 Unity Needs Everyone 13:39 Prophet Explained 18:05 Testing Prophecy Wisely 30:33 Evangelist Explained 33:31 Shepherd Preview 34:18 Called Into New Seasons 34:55 Pioneering New Ministries 36:01 Shepherd Gift Explained 37:51 Teacher Gift And Guardians 41:44 Read Scripture For Yourself 44:32 Build Balanced Teams 47:38 APEs Versus Shepherd Teachers 51:22 Jesus The Perfect Balance 56:15 Modern Language For APEST 57:33 Prayer And Closing Invite

  6. Jun 1

    Aliens Don’t Change Who God Is

    In this episode of the InHope Podcast, hosts Brandon and Preach talk through the fear, theology, and confusion surrounding UFOs, extraterrestrial life, conspiracy theories, and what Christians should actually focus on in an age of disinformation. They discuss whether alien life would challenge Christianity, how believers should respond to fear, why discernment matters more than speculation, and how distractions can pull the church away from its mission. Brandon and Preach also explore biblical warnings about false teaching, deception, anxiety, and the need to keep our eyes fixed on Christ instead of getting lost in every new headline, theory, or viral clip. 00:00 Welcome to InHope 06:32 Age of Disinformation 09:19 Fear Safety and Faith 15:53 Grace Over Control 21:54 Aliens and Theology 29:05 False Prophets Warning 32:52 Faith Is Uphill 36:07 Unity Over Arguments 41:17 Discernment Not Fear 46:09 Final Thoughts and Prayer

  7. May 25

    Faith Under Pressure In Modern Culture

    Hosts Brandon and Preach respond to a recent controversy involving an NBA player speaking about his Christian faith, Pride Month, and the pressure believers can face when their convictions conflict with culture. They unpack the difference between biblical rebuke and hate, why silence can become dangerous, and how Christians should navigate hard conversations with courage, grace, and humility. This conversation explores what it means to follow Jesus when it may cost you relationships, opportunities, reputation, or comfort. Brandon and Preach also discuss the importance of knowing Scripture, walking in community, sharpening one another as believers, and remembering that every Christian is still in need of God’s grace. 00:00 Welcome to InHope 01:15 Disclaimer 07:51 Truth Love and Rebuke 12:34 Discipline and Warning Analogies 18:26 How to Communicate Correction 30:31 Faith Systems and Standing Firm 33:09 Supporting Believers Amid Disagreement 39:33 Humility Over Hypocrisy 42:07 Watchman Warning Ezekiel 49:30 Grace Not Condemnation 01:07:23 Prayer and Sendoff

  8. May 18

    From Resurrection Sunday to Pentecost: The Power That Built the Early Church

    Hosts Brandon and Preach continue their conversation on what happened after Resurrection Sunday, leading into Pentecost, the Holy Spirit, the Great Commission, and the early church’s mission. They explore how Jesus appeared to hundreds of eyewitnesses after the resurrection, how skeptics like James and Paul became powerful leaders in the church, and why the gospel spread through ordinary believers who were filled with the Holy Spirit. In this episode of the In Hope Podcast, Brandon and Preach discuss the importance of prayer, persistence, unity in the body of Christ, and staying connected to Jesus as the true vine. They unpack the Day of Pentecost, the pouring out of the Holy Spirit, speaking in tongues, and how believers today can pursue God’s presence without creating division over different experiences of the Spirit. They also reflect on the Christian life as a pilgrimage, reminding believers that this world is not our permanent home. From seasons of waiting and transition to spiritual resilience, trials, and trusting God through difficult battles, this conversation encourages Christians to remain faithful, abide in Christ, and carry the kingdom of God into the world. 00:00 Welcome To InHope 02:07 Eyewitness Resurrection 11:09 Beyond the Twelve 21:06 Persistence and Abiding 31:08 Pentecost Explained 41:16 Scripture as the Standard 49:56 Seeking the Spirit Through Service 58:11 Sukkot and Living as Sojourners 01:10:04 Trials Build Resilience 01:14:53 Closing and Next Episode Teaser

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Join the conversation with Pastor Nathaniel, aka Preach, and NNYM's Brandon as they equip young Christian leaders to shepherd the Church away from division and toward a unified movement centered on Christ. Designed for young leaders—especially those who are stepping into new faith-based leadership roles. This podcast speaks to the tension of calling, responsibility, and Christ's vision of a Church that is one. If you’ve recently transitioned into ministry, carry mid-level leadership influence, or sense a future call to lead a church, this space is for you. Each episode offers biblically grounded teaching, practical leadership insights, and honest conversations, with an emphasis on unity in Christ, to help you clarify priorities in life, faith, and ministry. We address real challenges facing today’s Church: disunity, burnout, competing visions, and the pressure to lead well before you feel fully ready. Our mission is not a large following—it’s equipping young, faithful, unity-minded leaders. We aim to equip shepherds who lead with humility, theological clarity, and a deep commitment to unity in the Body of Christ. Whether you’re navigating early ministry decisions, learning to lead teams faithfully, or discerning God’s timing for new ventures, this podcast will help you grow into a leader who builds bridges, strengthens the Church, and advances the Kingdom—together. Topics (Always with an emphasis on unity in Christ) include: Christian Leadership DevelopmentOrganizational HealthMinistry ChallengesCollaborationBeing United in a Divisive CultureSelf-Care and WellnessBalancing Faith, Family, and Callingand moreIf you’re serious about following Christ, leading well, and desire greater unity in the body of Christ, welcome. https://linktr.ee/inHoPE.tv

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