The Atrium

Hope Christian Church

A weekly podcast from Hope Christian Church in Avon, Ohio featuring discussions on faith, sermon Q&A, and spicy banter. Episodes drop weekly on Wednesdays!

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#129
Yesterday · 1 hr 23 min
#129 - Why Would God Flood a World He Knows Will Sin Again?
This week, we are back on The Atrium Podcast with Pastors Neal, Mark & Chad. We kick things off with a quick recap of our summer. Mark then elaborates on the last Sunday sermon in the Gospel of Matthew, which brought the "parable discourse" to a close. We wrap up by responding to the question: "Why would God destroy all of the earth (save those on the Ark) due to man's evil and corruption only to re-populate it with us, people who are inherently sinful and can be evil and corrupt?"Be sure to like, share, and tell your friends about another episode of The Atrium Podcast!
#128
July 2 · 1 hr 33 min
#128 - If God Knows Our Eternal Destination, Why Do We Endure This Life Anyway?
This week, we are back on The Atrium Podcast with Pastors Neal, Mark & Chad. We kick things off with a recap of Mark on the Ark (as well as the Creation Museum), Urban Immersion Weekend, and Vacation Bible School. Neal then elaborates on the last month of our Sunday sermon series in the Gospel of Matthew, which has most recently been in chapter 12. And Neal announces his upcoming 4-week vacation time and annual July study break. From there we react to a clip of Preston Morrison talking about the dangers of claiming successes and failures always fall on you when you are a leader. We wrap up by responding to the question: "If God knows our eternal destination, why do we endure this life anyway? " Be sure to like, share, and tell your friends about another episode of The Atrium Podcast!
#127
May 29 · 1 hr 59 min
#127 - When Is It OK to Distance Yourself from People in Your Life?
This week, we are back on The Atrium Podcast with Pastors Neal & Chad. We kick things off with a recap of Memorial Day Weekend and Neal elaborates on his sermon from last Sunday in the Gospel of Matthew. From there we react to a clip of Matt Chandler talking about "checklist Christianity." We wrap up by responding to the question: "when is it alright to cut people out of your life?" Be sure to like, share, and tell your friends about another episode of The Atrium Podcast!
#126
April 23 · 1 hr 18 min
#126 - Are We the Next Jesus?
This week, we are back on The Atrium Podcast with Pastors Neal, Mark & Chad. We kick things off with a recap of an awesome Men at Hope Breakfast as well as an explanation of church membership and why we hold Member at Hope classes. From there, Mark elaborates on his sermon from last Sunday in the Gospel of Matthew. We wrap up by reacting to a clip of Pete Holmes on the George Janko Show, and his views on us becoming the next Jesus. Be sure to like, share, and tell your friends about another episode of The Atrium Podcast!
#125
April 16 · 1 hr 18 min
#125 - Will Animals Be in Heaven?
This week, we are back on The Atrium Podcast with Pastors Neal, Mark & Chad, after a long Easter break. We kick things off with a recap of our Easter services and Sunday series in the Gospel of Matthew. From there, we react to a clip of Paul Washer encouraging John MacArthur before he passed away, calling all men up to become more vulnerable and encourage one another.We wrap up by tackling a listener question: “Will Animals Be in Heaven?”Be sure to like, share, and tell your friends about another episode of The Atrium Podcast!
#124
March 12 · 2 hr 15 min
#124 - Is the Bible We Have Accurate?
This week, we welcome back Pastor Mark on The Atrium Podcast, as he traveled back to us from Shepherd’s Conference. We kick things off with a recap of our Sunday series in the Gospel of Matthew. From there, we react to a clip of Bethel announcing policy changes, and we wonder if they sound more like PR announcements or repentance. We wrap up by tackling a listener question: “Is the Bible We Have Accurate?”
#123
March 6 · 1 hr 30 min
#123 - Do Baby Baptisms Count?
This week, our Family Pastor, Zach Melcher, steps in on The Atrium Podcast while Pastor Mark is away at Shepherd’s Conference.We kick things off with a recap of our Sunday series in the Gospel of Matthew. From there, we react to a sermon clip that seems to hype up the Holy Spirit and ask whether it fosters a God-centered or us-centered theology of worship.We wrap up by tackling a listener question: “Do baby baptisms count?”Be sure to like, share, and tell your friends about another episode of The Atrium Podcast!
#122
January 29 · 1 hr 31 min
#122 - Is God a Man, Woman, or Neither?
This week on The Atrium Podcast, we kick things off with a recap of going fully online last week due to winter storm Fern—plus Chad shares about his experience at an improv workshop.From there, we jump back into our church’s study of the Gospel of Matthew and react to an "impastor" dismissing penal substitutionary atonement.We wrap up by exploring a big theological question: Is God man, woman, both, or neither?Be sure to like, share, and tell your friends about another great episode of The Atrium Podcast!
#121
January 22 · 1 hr 19 min
#121 - Now What? 2026 (The Atrium Edition)
This week on The Atrium Podcast, Chad kicks things off with a recap of an incredible weekend at winter retreat with our youth group.From there, we cast vision for what’s ahead in 2026 at Hope Christian Church and across our ministries.We wrap up by sharing our personal themes and goals for the year ahead.Be sure to like, share, and tell your friends about another great episode of The Atrium Podcast!
#120
Dec 11, 2025 · 1 hr 56 min
#120 - The Robots of Revelation
This week on The Atrium Podcast, we start things off by talking about the Back-to-Back State Champion Avon Eagles football team with Chapel Chad and the last time we felt truly excited. From there, we react to a clip of a preacher making claims with absolute certainty that robots and artificial intelligence are written in the apocalyptic literature of Revelation (and Daniel). Don’t forget to share and tell your friends about another sensational episode of The Atrium Podcast!
#118
Dec 5, 2025 · 1 hr 20 min
#118 - Is Cremation a Sin?
This week on The Atrium Podcast, we react to a Joel Osteen clip and share our honest thoughts on what he said. From there we dive straight into the question: Is cremation a sin? We talk through the conversation that’s been circulating.Don’t forget to share and tell your friends about another sensational episode of The Atrium Podcast!00:00 Intro18:45 Sermon Summary41:55 Soundcheck01:02:06 Question01:14:40 Wrap-Up
#116
Dec 5, 2025 · 2 hr
#116 - Is Self-Judgment Biblical?
This week on The Atrium Podcast, we kick things off by celebrating Edwin's 22nd birthday and reminiscing on what we were doing at 22. From there, Chad recaps the Sunday sermon as he closed the Sermon on the Mount. We also dive into a reaction to a clip of Bill Johnson teaching that God is in charge but not in control of all things. We put a bow tie on the episode by answering a listener question on if it's biblical to judge ourselves. Don’t forget to share and tell your friends about another sensational episode of The Atrium Podcast!00:00:00 Intro00:18:24 Sermon Summary00:42:27 Soundcheck01:16:44 Question01:58:00 Ending
#119
Dec 5, 2025 · 1 hr 36 min
#119 - Is Polygamy Really a Sin?
This week on The Atrium Podcast, we jump straight into a user-submitted question that’s been floating around: If God’s design for marriage is one man and one woman, why do we see Old Testament leaders with multiple wives?Don’t forget to share and tell your friends about another sensational episode of The Atrium Podcast!
#117
Oct 31, 2025 · 2 hr 14 min
#117 - The Divine Council: Are There Other gods?
This week on The Atrium Podcast, Judah is back. . . again! We start things off by talking about Hope-A-Ween plans, Judah's Guy Fieri costume, and the television phenomenon Diners, Drive--Ins, and Dives. From there, we react to a clip of a spiritual daughter bowing to Kathryn Krick during her birthday celebration. Finally, we get to Judah's question about the divine council mentioned in Psalm 82, Genesis, Job, etc. and if there are other gods. Don’t forget to share and tell your friends about another sensational episode of The Atrium Podcast!
#115
Oct 20, 2025 · 1 hr 56 min
#115 - The Reliability of Scripture
This week on The Atrium Podcast, Judah is back! We kick things off by asking a big question: Is student ministry the same as it was eight years ago? Chad and Judah reflect on how culture, connection, and discipleship have shifted over the years — and what that means for leaders and students today.From there, we dive into a reaction to a clip of Andy Stanley teaching that our faith should be tethered to the event of Christ’s Resurrection rather than the inerrancy of Scripture. That conversation naturally leads us into our final topic: Can we really trust the Bible? We unpack the reliability of Scripture and what it means for believers who want a faith that stands firm.Don’t forget to share and tell your friends about another sensational episode of The Atrium Podcast!
#114
Sep 25, 2025 · 1 hr 45 min
#114 - When Prayers Go Unanswered
This week on The Atrium Podcast, we kick things off with some fun life updates—Chad shares about his brand-new baby and Edwin talks about his upcoming holiday light shows. From there, we dive into the latest message in our Sermon on the Mount series from the Gospel of Matthew, unpacking Jesus’ teaching and what it means for our daily walk.We also react to a thought-provoking video on foreknowledge vs. predestination, exploring what Scripture says and how it impacts the way we see God’s sovereignty and our choices. Finally, we wrestle with a deep listener question: When prayer feels met with silence, how do we discern if God is asking us to wait or if His answer is “No” and it’s time to move forward?Don’t forget to share and tell your friends about another sensational episode of The Atrium Podcast!
#113
Sep 19, 2025 · 1 hr 44 min
#113 - Why Did God Allow the Holocaust?
In this episode of The Atrium Podcast, Pastors Neal and Mark respond to a heartfelt question: “Why would a loving God allow something like the Holocaust—or other genocides and tragedies—to happen?” The question came from a 10-year-old girl, and the conversation centers on how to approach such deep, difficult topics in a way children can understand.
#112
Sep 14, 2025 · 1 hr 52 min
#112 - Can Reformed Theology and Spiritual Gifts Co-Exist?
In this episode of The Atrium Podcast, Pastors Neal and Mark dive into a big theological question: Can Reformed Theology and spiritual gifts coexist?
#111
Sep 14, 2025 · 1 hr 45 min
#111 - Should Christians Watch The Chosen?
In this episode of The Atrium Podcast, Pastors Neal and Mark begin by talking about Dave Ramsey’s $15 million dollar house and what it raises about wealth and stewardship. The conversation then shifts to The Chosen series—how it portrays Jesus and the disciples, the conversations it sparks among believers, and the takeaways Neal and Mark have from watching it themselves.
#110
Sep 14, 2025 · 2 hr 7 min
#110 - Noah's Ark Q&A
This week on The Atrium Podcast, Pastors Neal and Chad react to a clip of Mark Driscoll's take on soft Christianity. They also recap last Sunday's sermon summary in the Gospel of Matthew: The Sermon on the Mount. To put a bow tie on it, they discuss their thoughts on several of Edwin's questions on the heels of him returning from the Ark Encounter experience. For example: "Were dinosaurs on the ark?" Don’t forget to share and tell your friends about another sensational episode of The Atrium Podcast!

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