American Hope

10. "New Home" & New Hope (Philadelphia, PA with Alicia and Ace)

Tacoma, Phoenix, and Nashville wrap up as we move on to Philadelphia! We’re kicking things off in Philly at Villanova University with now-recent graduate, Ace Carr, and Senior Director of First Year Experience, Alicia Dunphy-Culp! We’re talking about hope from the unique point of view of the college experience as a sort of gateway into the future.

9. Grab Hold of Something True (Fairview, TN with Shane and Faith)

Shane and Faith Ecklund relocated to TN many years ago from Washington and have been working in Christian ministry. They share openly about their work, blessings, and challenges, for example Faith speaks openly about how her HOPE is a part of her experience of 29 years in a wheelchair. Many thanks to the Ecklunds and their church, One Church Home! https://onechurchhome.com/ [https://onechurchhome.com/]

8. On the Road -- Nashville

We’re on the road in this episode, still in Nashville but hearing from a variety of people! We’ve got a piano tuner, working musicians, visitors from other areas (including Turkey!), and a music college grad making his way. This is American Hope in Nashville.

7. Scrambled Eggs into Catfish (Nashville, TN with Mimi and Natalie)

Mimi and Natalie are in their 20s, early in their careers and adult lives. We sat down at a popular restaurant in East Nashville (and you’ll feel like your at the table with us, with all the ambient sound!) We talked about what gives them hope in this young adult season of life, choices, and changes. And it wouldn’t be a Nashville episode if I didn’t include some live music! Thanks to David Graham (@davidgrahamnashville) and his band Slick Joe Fick (@kelleysheroes) and Todd Jewel.

6. "They Came to Me in My Time of Need" (Verrado, AZ with Heidi)

"Buckeye Heidi" tells the story of how her church community surrounded her during the greatest grief of her lifetime, and how now, 30 years later, God continues to lift her up in hope.