8. On the Road -- Nashville

12. Cyclical Fears, Cyclical Hopes (Philadelphia, PA with Noah and Ace)

We’re back at Villanova University, just northwest of central Philly, with our friend Ace and a good friend, Noah. Noah and Ace come from very different parts of the country, are poised to begin careers in different fields, and at this transitional time of life, offer their insights on hope.

11. On the Road -- Philadelphia

We’re still in Philadelphia, with a brief glimpse into the hope of a few people I met along the way in Philly – a retired teacher and her husband at a Phillies game, tour guide Nick, bus driver Aaron, and my own recollection of a conversation with a man I met watching a Flyers playoff game in Chinatown.

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.