The Hopeful Heretic Podcast

10/13/2026

What do you do when you pray—and nothing happens? You prayed for your marriage. Your children. Healing. A job. Deliverance. A breakthrough. And still, nothing changed. In this episode of the HHP Podcast, Pastor Chris Franke talks honestly about one of the hardest experiences in the Christian life:...

10/06/2026

How do you know if it’s actually God speaking to you? Was that God? Was that me? Was that fear? Was that just something I wanted? And what if I make the wrong decision and miss God’s will? In this episode of the HHP Podcast, Pastor Chris Franke explores one of the most common sources of anxiety ...

09/29/2026

Can we stop telling Christians, “If you really trusted God, you wouldn’t feel anxious”? Because when anxiety shows up, that belief creates two problems: You’re anxious. And now you feel guilty for being anxious. In this episode of the HHP Podcast, Pastor Chris Franke challenges the damaging ...

09/22/2026

In a world trained by cancel culture, our instinct is often to cut people off, tell our side of the story, gather people who agree with us, and walk away convinced that we were the faithful ones. But Jesus gives us a different way. Matthew 18 is not about proving you’re right. It’s about winning...

09/15/2026

09/08/2026

Are you actually living like Jesus is coming back? That is the question at the heart of the Feast of Trumpets, or Yom Teruah. In this episode of the HHP Podcast, Pastor Chris Franke explores why this ancient biblical feast still matters for Christians today—and why its message may be more relevant...

09/01/2026

What does an ancient biblical feast involving trumpets have to do with Christians living in the 21st century? More than you might think. In this episode of the HHP Podcast, Pastor Chris Franke explores the Feast of Trumpets, also known as Yom Teruah, and why this biblical appointed time still carrie...

08/25/2026

Can a broken marriage really be restored? In this episode, we share practical, biblical steps for repairing a struggling Christian marriage and rebuilding connection, communication, trust, and friendship. Learn how to stop fighting against each other, take responsibility for your own actions, commun...

08/18/2026

Thinking about giving up on your marriage? Before you throw in the towel, this episode offers biblical encouragement and practical Christian marriage advice for spouses who feel exhausted, hurt, disconnected, or ready to walk away. We talk about the difference between being done and being depleted,....

08/11/2026

What if one of the biggest things keeping Christians from living freely isn’t addiction, sin, or failure—but the fear of what other people think? In this episode of the HHP Podcast, Pastor Chris Franke explores the biblical truth behind the powerful idea found in The Courage to Be Disliked: if y...