Welcome to the weekly podcast of Hope Culture Church. Hope Culture Church is a life-giving church in the Chicago Suburbs lead by Pastors Dan and Abigail Dominguez. To learn more about us visit our website at https://www.hopeculturechurch.com We hope you enjoy the message!
What do you do when your feelings are pushing you to act, but wisdom says something different? In this message from our FOOLPROOF: Wisdom for Today series, we look at how to navigate emotions without ignoring them or letting them take control. Discover how to recognize what your emotions are signaling, slow down before reacting, and let the Holy Spirit lead your response. Strong feelings don’t…
What if God has already given you help for the decisions, relationships, pressures, and questions you’re facing right now? In week one of FOOLPROOF: Wisdom for Today , Pastor Dan explores what biblical wisdom really is, why it matters, and how it can help us avoid unnecessary pain and live life well in God’s world. You don’t have to have everything figured out. You just need to know where to find…
What happens when we forget who God is? It’s easy to get distracted, overwhelmed, or discouraged and lose sight of God’s goodness, faithfulness, and presence. And when we forget who God is, we can begin to forget who we are too. In this message from Nick Benoit, we look at how Scripture calls us to remember. We remeber through the stories of what God has done, the practices Jesus gave us, and the…
What do you do when you believe God is leading, but you cannot see the whole path? In this final message of our Acts series, Pastor Dan looks at Paul’s journey through uncertainty, resistance, hardship, and shipwreck. We learn that following God does not always mean having all the details; but it does mean trusting His leading, taking the next obedient step, and holding on to His promise. The book…
The early followers of Jesus were accused of “turning the world upside down.” In this message from Acts 17, Pastor Dan shows how Paul shared the same unchanging gospel with different people in different ways and how we can do the same. Learn how to start spiritual conversations, find common ground, clearly point people to Jesus, and trust God with the results. We’ll also begin an eight-week…
Acts 12 covers the incredible story where: Peter is imprisoned, the church prays earnestly, and God miraculously sets him free. But right beside Peter’s rescue is James’ martyrdom. A reminder that faith isn’t about finding a formula for getting everything we want. In this message, Pastor Dan explores what it means to trust God when life doesn’t make sense, why earnest prayer still matters, and how…
Does God have favorites?In Acts 10–11, the story of Peter and Cornelius reminds us that the gospel is for everyone. Jesus came for the whole world, and God invites all people to receive forgiveness, new life, and the gift of the Holy Spirit.
In Acts 9, Saul is stopped by a blinding light and that encounter with Jesus changes everything. He goes from darkness to light, from pride to surrender, from persecuting the church to preaching Christ. This week's message from Pastor Dan looks at the evidence of a real encounter with Jesus: a changed direction, a humbled heart, a praying life, a new family, and a witness that points others to…
What if the biggest thing God wants to do through your life doesn’t happen on a stage, in front of a crowd, or through a grand plan? In Acts 8, Philip leaves a thriving ministry moment to follow God’s leading down a desert road for one person. One interruption. One conversation. One act of obedience. Through Philip’s encounter with the Ethiopian eunuch, we discover that God often works through…
What do you do when following Jesus gets hard? In Acts 6–7, we follow the story of Stephen, the first Christian martyr, who was faithful in serving, faithful through opposition, and faithful to the very end. Discover how big faithfulness starts small, why resistance shouldn’t surprise us, and how to stay faithful even when you can’t see the fruit.
Just as regular checkups help identify issues before they become serious, God's Word has a way of revealing what's happening beneath the surface of our lives. Through this surprising moment in the early church, we’ll discover that God cares more about authenticity than appearances. Join us as we take a spiritual “heart check” and learn what it means to live with genuine faith, integrity, and…