American Hope

<p>Dr. Ed Hastings is a professor of theology and spirituality at Villanova University. He tells his story of growing up Catholic, entering the priesthood, and many years later feeling called away from the priesthood...

<p>All too often, when someone throws out a new idea, someone responds "No." How would things change if our response was more like Andrew's? To say "Yes and..." or even "This could be even better if..." Andrew and I...

<p>Two more Villanova seniors, Patrick and Connor, reflect on Hope along with their buddy Ace, in their new season of post-college life. Connor and Patrick also offer unique perspective as members of ROTC, and their...

<p>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...

<p>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...

<p>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...

<p>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...

<p>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...

<p>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...

<p>"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. </p>

<p>The American Hope tour finally takes flight! Having started where all road trips start – at home – we head to the southwest to Phoenix, Arizona. In part 1, you’ll hear from Ellie, a senior at Grand Canyon University...

<p>In this final set of voices from Tacoma, we'll hear about a woman whose brother was murdered in the line of duty, about living in complete surrender, and about the genuine struggle to find hope in difficult times...

<p>Still on the road -- sort of -- we hit the road where all road trips start: at home. </p><p>Eleven people shared what gives them hope. While all are founded on faith in God, that faith is expressed differently. So...

<p>We hit the road where all road trips start – at home in University Place, WA, where most of my community are part of the church. So you’ll hear some common themes, but some that may surprise you. </p><p>Coming up...

<p>My first episode was a standard-length interview, and this second episode is in a different category – brief spontaneous conversations with people I meet along the way. So I’m calling these “Hope on the Road.”...