The Hopper Podcast

The Hopper Podcast

Too progressive to be conservative; too conservative to be liberal. Politically homeless Christians tackling LGBTQ+, Gun Control, Racism, Universal Basic Income, Abortion, Grief, Politics, Social Media, with nuance and respect, taking God seriously, and ourselves lightly.

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157 ChatGPT can be your friend and lover
April 20, 2025

157 ChatGPT can be your friend and lover

We review the New York Times podcast episode, " She fell in love with ChatGPT. " What is the future of relationships, is AI evil? Or good? How can we use it for good? Facebook group thehopperpodcast.org Bonus Episodes Writ...
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156 Young women leaving the church
March 16, 2025

156 Young women leaving the church

New studies say that young women are leaving churches, and young men are returning. That's a new trend. What's going on? Facebook group thehopperpodcast.org Bonus Episodes Call or text us: 214.267.9287 Write us: thehopperpo...
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155 Minor Prophets for today
March 3, 2025

155 Minor Prophets for today

Are the Bible's minor prophets relevant today? Pastor Dave tells us why he is preaching through these ancient poems, and William explains why he is so excited for it. Facebook group thehopperpodcast.org Bonus Episodes Write ...
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154 Animals in the Church
Feb. 10, 2025

154 Animals in the Church

Mark Driscoll's Confessions of a Reformission Rev. provides a list of animals that describe people in a church. Horses, rats, snakes, eagles, and more. William and Dave (both seasoned pastors) give explanations and stories ...
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153 TikTok Troubles / DOGE: good or bad?
Jan. 20, 2025

153 TikTok Troubles / DOGE: good or bad?

TikTok is on the way out, is that good for us? And what about the new "Department of Government Efficiency?" Facebook group thehopperpodcast.org Bonus Episodes Write us: thehopperpodcast@gmail.com
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152 Tim Keller's 4 Seasons of Cultural Engagement /
Jan. 13, 2025

152 Tim Keller's 4 Seasons of Cultural Engagement / "Go fast and break things"

Tim Keller wrote in Center Church about 4 seasons of cultural engagement. They are each biblical and good for different "seasons" of society's relationship with the church. Where are we? Then, while big tech companies say, "...
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About the Host

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William Sofield

William ("Willy") is a hospice chaplain, visiting end-of-life patients and families in their homes, nursing homes, or wherever they live to provide spiritual care. He pastored Grace Community Church (Chapel Hill, NC) for 8 years. He holds a B.S. from William Jennings Bryan College, studied at Dallas Theological Seminary, holds a M.Div. from Covenant Seminary, and D.Min. from Reformed Seminary. William lives in Bowling Green, Kentucky with his wife and son.

INTJ, CDIS, Judo Green belt, Marathon runner, slow and deep thinker, avoidant attachment style, Financial Peace step 7, Tar Heels fan