Hope Cake
Jo Hobbis
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A slice of inspiration, a sprinkle of wisdom, and real conversation about kids and faith. Join Jo Hobbis as she chats with leading voices in children's ministry about issues that really matter. Hope Cake is inspired by Hebrews 10:24 "Let us consider how we can stir up one another to love. Let us help one another to do good works."
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God Fills The Gaps: Growing Faith at Home with Lucy Rycroft
Ever feel like you're not doing enough to help your children grow in faith?Maybe family devotions don't happen as often as you'd like. Maybe life feels too busy, too messy, or too exhausting. Maybe…
S2E5 Kids Ministry Burnout: How to Stay Called Without Running on Empty | Building Thriving Kids Ministry (Part 5 of 5)
Burnout in kids ministry is real. Many leaders only last a few years before the weight of it all becomes too much. So how do you stay in ministry for the long haul without running on empty?In this…
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What does it take to help the next generation discover the hope of Jesus?Hope Cake is a podcast for Jesus-followers with kids in their lives — parents, children’s ministry leaders, volunteers, and…
S2E4 Why Kids Ministry Leaders Burn Out (And How to Find Joy Again) | Building Thriving Kids Ministry (Part 4 of 5)
Children’s ministry can be joyful, creative, and deeply meaningful… but it can also be exhausting.In this honest conversation, Jo Hobbis sits down with Hannah Aske from TenFour Ministries to talk…
S2E3 Reaching Children & Families Today | Building Thriving Kids Ministry (Part 3 of 5)
Many churches long to see children and families come to faith — but what happens when they’re simply not walking through the doors on Sunday?In this episode, Jo Hobbis talks with Hannah Aske from…
S2E2 Why The Church Must Change | Building Thriving Kids Ministry (Part 2 of 5)
What if the biggest barrier to thriving kids ministry… is church culture?In this episode of Building Thriving Kids Ministry, Jo Hobbis continues the conversation with Hannah Aske, founder of TenFour…
S2E1 Why Kids Ministry Matters | Building Thriving Kids Ministry (Part 1 of 5)
What if the future of the Church depends on how we see children today?In this first episode of Building Thriving Kids Ministry, Jo Hobbis sits down with Hannah Aske, founder of TenFour Ministries, to…
Families on Mission with Alan Charter
What does it look like to be a family on mission? In this inspiring conversation, Jo Hobbis gets to chat with Alan Charter from the Global Children's Forum. They unpack the idea of every family being…
The Wonder Podcast with Meredith Anne Miller
Jo Hobbis chats with Meredith Anne Miller about her new book 'Wonder', which serves as a guide for adults to explore the Bible with children. They discuss the unique approach of the book, the…
S1 Concluding... The Me I Was Made To Be Podcast
Jo Hobbis reflects on what she has learned about the identity conversation from Christie Penner Worden through their discussion of The Me I Was Made To Be: Helping Parents Navigate The Identity…
S1 Introducing... The Me I Was Made To Be Podcast
Jo Hobbis introduces The Me I Was Made To Be podcast series, an accompaniment to the book The Me I Was Made To Be: Helping Christian Parents Navigate The Identity Conversation by Christie Penner…
S1E6 What If We Get It Wrong?
In this final conversation, Jo Hobbis and Christie Penner Worden lean into the question that quietly sits underneath so many parenting and kids ministry fears: what happens when we miss it?Through…
S1E5 Guideposts, Not Fences: Trusting The Holy Spirit With Our Kids
In this conversation, Jo Hobbis and Christie Penner Worden explore one of the most tender tensions in parenting and discipleship: how do we guide our children without trying to control the direction…
S1E3 What Are You Afraid Of? The Fear Behind The Identity Conversation
In this conversation, Jo Hobbis and Christie Penner Worden explore what sits underneath some of the biggest and most sensitive questions in children’s ministry and discipleship: fear, identity, and…
S1E2 When Kids Ask Big Questions (And You're Not Ready)
In this episode, Jo Hobbis and Christie Penner Worden open up a really honest, relatable conversation about those moments with kids that never quite go to plan — the spontaneous, unexpected questions…
S1E1 The Identity Question Every Kid Is Asking: “Who Am I?”
In this episode, Jo Hobbis and Christie Penner Worden explore how to have healthy, faith-filled conversations about identity with children in a digital world.You’ll gain practical insight into how to…
S1E4 Welcome Isn't The Same As Belonging: Real Talk For The Church
What does it really mean to belong in church when life, identity, and experience don’t fit neat categories?In this deeply honest conversation, Christie Penner Worden shares a personal story of loss,…
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Hope Cake has published 17 episodes since November 2025, covering topics in Christianity, Kids & Family.
Hope Cake is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 48m.
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