🎧 HOPE: Are We Using This Word All Wrong? (Part 1) | The Wrong Words Podcast
"I hope things work out."
But... is that really hope—or just a dressed-up wish?

In Part 1 of this deep-dive conversation on Hope, hosts Oliver Marcelle and Luvon Dungee take a raw, reflective look at one of the most frequently misused words in our vocabulary. From childhood dreams to faith-based declarations to emotional survival strategies, this four-letter word carries massive emotional weight... and even more misunderstanding.

What if we told you that most of what you've been calling hope is actually wishful thinking?

🧠 In this episode, we explore:

• Why hope without expectation is just a passive wish

• How confidence and anticipation are essential components of real hope

• The dangerous disconnect between religious language and emotional application

• Why misplaced hope can do more harm than good

• How your experiences shape what you dare to hope for

📚 We break down:

• Definitions from Dictionary.com, Merriam-Webster, and Oxford English

• Root meanings from Old English, Proto-Germanic, Hebrew, Greek, and Aramaic

• Why every origin of the word "hope" includes the idea of expectation

• The scriptural reference that ties it all together: Hebrews 11:1

💥 Powerful moments include:

• The line between hope and faith—and why they’re not the same

• Oliver’s confession about how he’s used the word wrong most of his life

• Luvon’s eye-opening take: “Hope is always a future thing. It lives in anticipation.”

• The hard truth: You cannot “hope” for something you’ve made no deposit toward

👥 What You’ll Walk Away With:

• A clear understanding of what hope really is—and what it’s not

• The ability to distinguish hope from wishing, coping, and deflecting

• A challenge to reclaim hope as a tool for action—not just survival

• Encouragement to align your expectations with your experiences and your effort

📊 POLL QUESTION:
When you use the word “hope,” what are you usually doing?
A) Expressing true expectation
B) Covering for fear or doubt
C) Wishing, not expecting
D) Trying to sound positive

Drop your answer in the comments 👇

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