Hope Connection
Join hosts Stan Copeland and DeDe Jones as they bring inspiring stories of resilience, faith, and hope to light. Each episode features heartfelt interviews with remarkable guests who share their journeys through life’s challenges, offering wisdom and encouragement for anyone feeling lost or overwhelmed. Whether navigating dark times or simply seeking uplifting content, Hope Connection is your place to find stories that resonate and remind you that light can always break through the darkness. Listen, connect, and rediscover hope with us!
Listen on:
Episodes
6 days ago
6 days ago
Rev. Donna Whitehead is back for another visit. Join us as she and Rev. Stan Copeland reflect on more than 20 years in ministry together.
Tuesday Apr 15, 2025
Tuesday Apr 15, 2025
There's an old saying that "nothing is constant but change." This week, we are talking with Dr. Leigh Richardson, a brain performance specialist, about how we can deal with change in healthy and helpful ways.
Wednesday Apr 09, 2025
Wednesday Apr 09, 2025
Join us for the fascinating story of Bob Ricardson who experienced his very own life-altering miracle one Sunday morning at Lovers Lane.
Tuesday Apr 01, 2025
Tuesday Apr 01, 2025
As one of the first women ordained in the United Methodist Church, Rev. Donna Whitehead is a true pioneer. She broke down barriers, built congregations, and changed the church forever. Join Stan Copeland and DeDe Jones as they talk with Donna about what it has meant to be a woman pastor for 40-plus years and about her hope for the church of tomorrow.
Tuesday Nov 19, 2024
Tuesday Nov 19, 2024
Jenny comes back to discuss the struggles and truth of a working mother.
Tuesday Nov 12, 2024
Tuesday Nov 12, 2024
Jenny is a member of Lovers Lane United Methodist Church, as well as a mother of two girls, and is in the entertainment industry. Jenny opens up about her struggles throughout her life, her career, and how her family connected with LLUMC.
Tuesday Nov 05, 2024
Tuesday Nov 05, 2024
Michael is on the chair of Twelfth Step Ministry, one of Lovers Lane's 501c3s, that helps thousands of people recover from addiction. Michael shares his own personal journey as well as giving us updates on the new building for Twelfth Step!
Tuesday Oct 29, 2024
Tuesday Oct 29, 2024
Jonathan Grace, the Lead Pastor of Urban Village Church in Chicago, and former Lovers Lane UMC Associate Pastor joins us to discuss his new adventures in Chicago.
Tuesday Oct 22, 2024
Tuesday Oct 22, 2024
Jonathan Grace, the Lead Pastor of Urban Village Church in Chicago, and former Lovers Lane UMC Associate Pastor joins us to discuss loving OUR neighbors through homelessness.
Tuesday Oct 15, 2024
Tuesday Oct 15, 2024
Owen Ross the Director for the Center of Multiplication for the North Texas Conference and previous Lovers Lane UMC employee discusses Hope for the United Methodist Church on this week's episode of Hope Connection.