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Pastors Thomas Dummermuth and Melodie Jones Pointon offer reflections on the inaugural seasons of the podcast - including reflections on their conversations with their first season of guests, what it was like hosting a podcast, and what didn’t get said that they would now like to say.

Robert Magoola grew up in southern Uganda, and has received formal education in universities around the world.  He brings a unique perspective to the experience and power of hope.  In this episode, he shares some of personal experiences and his doctoral dissertation - about the hope we carry and the hope of the resurrection.

As a young person, Ben MacConnell was shown what it meant to “do justice, love mercy, and walk humbly with our God” by a Presbyterian pastor in Louisville, Kentucky.  Reflecting back on his experiences working to build networks of faith communities to address issues of injustice in their community, he identifies the source of his work to be his faith.  Faith in God and our connections to each other give him hope that drives him (and us) to action.

Join Melodie and Thomas as they sit down with Judy Hart, a founding member of The Angels Theatre Company, and Timothy Scholl, the Executive Artistic Director. In this thought-provoking podcast episode, they delve into the topic of finding hope through storytelling. Through their discussion, they highlight how the stories we tell can shape our emotions and physical well-being. 

Judy and Tim share their experiences and perspectives on the art of storytelling, with Tim drawing on his recent editorial in the local paper. Meanwhile, Judy shares her journey of finding ways to share stories with friends and on stage. Together, they shed light on the importance of community, listening, and how a story can change us. 

This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the power of storytelling and its role in shaping our lives. Don't miss the opportunity to gain insights and inspiration from two seasoned professionals in the field. Remember to subscribe to the Sunrise Road podcast to stay updated on this and many more engaging conversations.

Unlock the power of hope and learn how to apply it to your own life with Mary Pipher on the Sunrise Road Podcast! In this inspiring episode, Pipher shares her wisdom as a licensed therapist and reflections on her own life to explain how hope affects our physical bodies and how we can practice hope in our daily lives. Discover how to connect with others, with nature, and spiritually, and gain insight into how hope is practiced in cultures and traditions around the world. Don't miss this enlightening episode of the Sunrise Road Podcast and start experiencing the power of hope today!

Pastor and author MaryAnn McKibben Dana shares with Pastors Melodie and Thomas about her most recent book’s exploration of hope.  Using her book, Hope: A User’s Manual, to guide the discussion, MaryAnn shares how she wrestles with a definition of hope from a faith perspective.  Beginning with what hope IS NOT, the three pastors together explore what hope IS and what hope DOES!