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.

Recent Episodes

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…
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
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, …
Nov. 25, 2024

151 How Trump Won and What is Next

Our reaction to the election of Donald Trump as President. Facebook group thehopperpodcast.org Bonus Episodes Call or text us: 214.267.9287 Write us: thehopperpodcast@gmail.com
Oct. 21, 2024

150 Spirit of the Rainforest with Mark Ritchie

Interview with Mark Ritchie the author of Spirit of the Rainforest , one of our favorite books of all time. Warning: this interview has some descriptions of true, brutal crimes. It's a story of redemption, and the overwhel…
Oct. 7, 2024

149 The Multiverse: Scientific and Spiritual perspectives with Dr. Evan Nelsen

Dr. Evan Nelsen brings the detailed scientific facts and theories of the multiverse. It's not just science fiction, but a real possibility. After some serious discussion of the science and philosophy, we turn to the practi…

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