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Bike Talk with Dave: All things bike! Bikepacking, cyclocross, gravel, mountain bike, road & eventsEp. 159 Break the Cycle 200-mile Ride for Hope for JusticeHope for Justice is an organization who's aim it is to stop human trafficking and end modern slavery. The Break the Cycle 200 is an annual 200-mile ride from West Des Moines, Iowa to Lake Okoboji in NW Iowa. The ride started more than a dozen years ago, Break the Cycle is now a series of cycling events, run relays, and other endurance events across the US, UK and Norway, which raise funds for Hope for Justice to transform lives in the fight against human trafficking.The flagship event continues to be the Break the Cycle 200...2025-07-1834 min
Covenant Presbyterian Church, West Des MoinesPeople of Mission: Christ Is Our HopeJune 22, 2025 - Second Sunday after Pentecost Scripture: Acts 5:27-42 Sermon: People of Mission: Christ Is Our Hope Moment for Mission: CROSS Outreach Back-to-SchoolView the full worship service on YouTube sermon_audio_2025-06-22.mp3File Size: 25312 kbFile Type: mp3Download File 2025-06-2400 minCovenant Presbyterian Church, West Des Moines"with him"March 2, 2025 - Transfiguration Sunday Scripture: Luke 9:28-45 Sermon: "with him" Moment for Mission: Hope Ministries View the full worship service on YouTube sermon_audio_2025-03-02.mp3File Size: 22098 kbFile Type: mp3Download File 2025-03-0400 min
Ashworth Church - West Des MoinesA Time for RenewalJoin Pastor Brent for the first message in our new Advent series, Wonder, as we reflect on how God offers renewal during the Christmas season. Isaiah 40 reminds us that God brings strength to the weary and restoration to the brokenhearted.
As we enter this season of wonder, discover how waiting on the Lord and seeking His presence can bring true renewal to your life. Let this Christmas be a time of refreshing hope and transformation.2024-12-0231 min
Pivot PodcastEpisode 69: Exploring Pastoral Leadership Models: Mega ChurchNeed new ways of engaging your digital church community? In this video, we’ll look at how to help people online connect more deeply with others, how to engage teams in ministry, and how to become a community-based church that impacts the local neighborhood.If you are a mega church or part time clergy and want to empower your lay leaders and lay pastors, then you’ll want to watch this entire video to learn from Hope Church Iowa pastor Mark Brandt who pastors a multisite church and equips and empowers volunteer teams at their church campuses. Mark...2024-03-2131 minAshworth Church - West Des MoinesA New YearWhat fuels your fear? For King Herod, it was a lack of control and power over a baby prophesied to be King. Pastor Brent and Pastor Amy explore the story of King Herod in the book of Matthew, helping us look towards 2024 with confidence and hope instead of fear.2023-12-3142 minAshworth Church - West Des MoinesTrusting God in PrayerIn 1 Samuel, we find a story of suffering, perseverance, and hope. Hannah’s life and testimony teaches us that our peace comes not from what God gives us, but from God Himself. As we pray and commune with God in the midst of our suffering, He gives us exactly what we need.2023-10-1730 min
What's Up Des MoinesDes Moines Art Festival, Heritage Carousel 25th Anniversary, Vegan Summer MarketDes Moines News: The DSM Arts Festival is all weekend. Three days of celebrating the arts in downtown Des Moines. This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Heritage Carousel at Union Park in DSM, a key attraction for adults and children alike! The nonprofit behind the carousel marks the anniversary with free rides and a party 4-8pm and will include 25 hours of totally free rides with the carousel open from 11am to 7pm. On Sunday, the carousel will have a big party from 4pm to 8pm with activities, Mexican food and a magician...2023-06-2312 min
Bike Talk with Dave: All things bike! Bikepacking, cyclocross, gravel, mountain bike, road & eventsEp. 58 Mark West: Professional Cyclocross MechanicMark West has been fixing bikes for nearly 20 years and has been working in the trenches for some of the best domestic cyclocross teams and riders: Raleigh/Clement, Donnely, Cannondale/Cyclocross World and in 2022/2023, the Steve Tilford Foundation Cyclocross Team. He's worked with some of the best in the nation and world: Ben Berden, Jamey Driscoll, Gage Hecht, Lance Haidet, Clara Honsinger, Lizzy Gonsalus, Raylin Nuss and Curtis White. He was handing off bikes to both Gage Hecht and Curtis White when they won the U.S. National Cyclocross Championships. Most recently he spent a month in Belgian, supporting...2023-02-151h 08
Pastor Mike DropWhy Don't Christians Have More Fun? | Season 3, Ep. 20We wrap up Season 3 with a discussion alongside Online Minister Mark Brandt and Vacation Bible School super-volunteer Sally Housholder, about opening up as Christians to enjoy life as God intended.
Pastor Mike Drop is hosted by Pastor Mike Housholder & Emily Langpaul, and is produced by Lutheran Church of Hope in West Des Moines. New episodes are released every Wednesday morning. Subscribe on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Google Podcasts.2022-06-0838 minPastor Mike DropWhat Do Youth Ministers Want Grown-Ups to Know About Kids These Days? | Season 3, Ep. 16This week, Mike and Emily talk with Matt Barrick, Jordyn Wyzgowski-Wachter, & Nick Brannen to talk about the growth of faith in kids & the struggles they have to face.
Pastor Mike Drop is hosted by Pastor Mike Housholder & Emily Langpaul, and is produced by Lutheran Church of Hope in West Des Moines. New episodes are released every Wednesday morning. Subscribe on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Google Podcasts.2022-05-1145 minPastor Mike DropHow Can I Move From Addiction to Recovery? | Season 3, Ep. 15The podcast team invites Melissa Dale to the show to talk about recovery from addiction—both from her personal story, and as a leader of Hope's Celebrate Recovery ministry.
Pastor Mike Drop is hosted by Pastor Mike Housholder & Emily Langpaul, and is produced by Lutheran Church of Hope in West Des Moines. New episodes are released every Wednesday morning. Subscribe on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Google Podcasts.2022-05-0439 minPastor Mike DropDid Jesus Really Rise from the Dead? | Season 3, Ep.13This week Pastor Mike Housholder & Co-Host Emily Langpaul discuss in a past episode from Season 1 about the evidence & the stories of the empty tomb.
Pastor Mike Drop is hosted by Pastor Mike Housholder & Emily Langpaul, and is produced by Lutheran Church of Hope in West Des Moines. New episodes are released every Wednesday morning. Subscribe on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Google Podcasts.2022-04-2030 minPastor Mike DropWhat is Holy Communion? | Season 3, Ep. 6This week, Pastors Ben Mason & Dr. Richard Webb join Mike & Emily to discuss the sacrament of Communion—who receives it, what it contains, and why it's the best "alter call" in the church!
Pastor Mike Drop is hosted by Pastor Mike Housholder & Emily Langpaul, and is produced by Lutheran Church of Hope in West Des Moines. New episodes are released every Wednesday morning. Subscribe on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Google Podcasts.2022-03-0235 minPastor Mike DropMental Health & the Church | Season 3, Ep. 5This week Pastor Mike & Emily visit with Lutheran Church of Hope Pastor Jeremy Johnson & Care Team Leader Kolette Nelson to discuss mental health, healing, & how to seek help.
If you or someone you love is experiencing a mental health crisis, please reach out to one of these services…
Lutheran Church of Hope is here for you!
Call: 515.222.1520
ER Care Line: 515.875.5300
Suicide hotline (Iowa)
Call: 855.581.8111
Text: 855.895.8398
Website: yourlifeiowa.org
Unity Point Behavioral Health Urgent Care
Mon-Fri 9am – 5pm (clinic is one block east of Iowa Lutheran Hospital)
Broadlawns Behavioral Health Urgent Care
Mon-Fri 9am – 5pm (at Broadlawns Hospital)
Pastor Mike Drop is hos...2022-02-2338 min
Such A Time As ThisKolette Nelson & Amber Dismutè | Anxiety Depression and JesusKolette Nelson (Care Director at Lutheran Church of Hope West Des Moines) and Amber Dismutè (Student Care Minister at Lutheran Church of Hope West Des Moines) share about God calling them to their respective careers, what mental health struggles they are seeing in congregations right now, and tools for combating anxiety and depression.
Thank you Kolette and Amber for the reminder God cares about our mental wellbeing!
If you are in need of mental health support right now please email care@hopewdm.org or Kolette at kolette.nelson@hopewdm.org and Amber at amber.dismute@h...2020-11-0234 min
Such A Time As ThisAmanda Neppl | Mission and Trusting the Holy Spirit Pt.2Amanda Neppl- mother, pastor, and women’s ministry leader- shares about her journey to becoming a pastor, discerning your mission, and trusting the Holy Spirit along the way. Email Amanda at amanda.neppl@hopewdm.org Lutheran Church of Hope West Des Moines https://www.lutheranchurchofhope.org/west-des-moines/contact/staff/bios/amanda-neppl/2020-05-1728 min