🎧 HOPE (Part 2): Are You Hoping... or Just Wishing? | The Wrong Words Podcast
“I hope everything works out.”
But is that really hope… or just a glorified wish?

In Part 2 of this soul-stirring exploration of hope, Oliver Marcelle and Luvon Dungee push even deeper into one of the most misunderstood, overused, and under-examined words we cling to—especially when life gets uncertain.

The revelations from Part 1 opened the door. This one kicks it wide open.

🧠 In this episode, we explore:

• Why real hope demands action—and wishful thinking does not

• How confidence, expectation, and planning are inseparable from true hope

• Why hope is a living thing—always in motion, never passive

• The emotional danger of mistaking faith, wishes, and nostalgia for actual hope

• The bold question: “Do you hope because you’re prepared… or because you’re afraid to prepare?”

📚 We break down:

• The powerful weight of Hebrews 11:1 and why substance is the proof of hope

• How "starting from Z" might be the clearest way to walk in hope daily

• The slippery slope of transcendent and false hope—what's real and what's just rhetoric

• The difference between rational and spiritual hope, and why both must be grounded in truth

💥 Powerful moments include:

• Luvon’s mind-blowing metaphor: “If you don’t make a deposit into the account, you stay broke”

• Oliver’s confession: “The moment I can’t act like it’s already happening… I’ve already lost hope”

• A breakdown of how hope activates the highest parts of who you are

• The truth about why some of our “hope” is actually just a cover for our fear of loss

👥 What You’ll Walk Away With:

• A clearer lens to separate hope from wishful thinking

• A renewed commitment to align your actions with your expectations

• A challenge to take ownership of the things you say you “hope” for

• A deeper understanding of hope as a standard, not just a sentiment

📊 POLL QUESTION:
When you say “I hope,” what’s really behind it?

A) I’ve got a plan
B) I’m masking fear
C) I’m unsure how
D) Just a habit

Drop your answer in the comments 👇

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🎧 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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🎧 ACCOUNTABILITY: Are We Using This Word All Wrong? | The Wrong Words Podcast
“You need to be more accountable.”
But… do we really know what that means?

In this full-length episode of The Wrong Words Podcast, hosts Oliver Marcelle and Luvon Dungee tackle one of the most overused, misapplied, and misunderstood words in our personal and professional lives: Accountability.

Whether it’s relationships, leadership, or self-development, accountability gets thrown around like a cure-all. But what if we’ve been using it all wrong? What if we’ve turned it into a weapon instead of a standard?

🧠 In this episode, we explore:

Why accountability is more than just saying “I’m sorry”

How we’ve made accountability one-dimensional—and why that’s dangerous

What it means to be accountable to yourself (and why most people aren’t)

How unresolved past “accounts” show up in new relationships

Why your ability matters just as much as what’s in your account

📚 We break down:

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

Etymology from Old French, Latin, Hebrew, Greek, and Aramaic

Scriptural framing from Proverbs 27:17: “As iron sharpens iron…”

The deeper truth: Accountability isn’t punishment—it’s a proactive standard

💥 Powerful moments include:

The difference between being accountable and being responsible

Luvon’s bold insight: “You give people the right to treat you how you treat yourself”

The “third thing” principle that changes how we navigate disagreement

The financial metaphor that redefines how we look at emotional investments

👥 What You’ll Walk Away With:

Clarity on what accountability actually means—beyond blame and shame

Insight into how you’ve weaponized or watered down the word

A renewed standard for how you show up in your relationships and commitments

A challenge to become someone who is your word

📊 POLL QUESTION:
What’s the hardest part of staying accountable?
A) Being consistent
B) Being honest with myself
C) Asking for help
D) Owning my mess without deflecting

Tell us in the comments 👇

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