In this uplifting and soul-stirring episode of The Hope Show, host Karen Jayne Marchione welcomes Pastor Benjamin Spalink, acting lead pastor of Grace Church in Ridgewood, NJ, for a deeply personal conversation about faith, purpose, and cultural connection. Drawing from 16 years as a church planter in New York City, Pastor Ben shares how his spiritual calling led him across borders—geographic, cultural, and emotional—in pursuit of unity, service, and hope. His story is a powerful reminder that faith is not confined by place or tradition, but expanded by compassion and courage. Whether you’re navigating your own calling or seeking hope in a divided world, this episode will renew your belief in the transformative power of love in action.