Hope Radio Podcast

#73 As any parent would attest, the thought that you might outlive your children is a persistent and unimaginable concern. Quite literally, it is every parents nightmare. For Pam Grout, that nightmare became a reality when her only child, Tasman passed away suddenly and unexpectedly due to a brain aneurysm at the age of 25. Pam is an author of 20 books, two screenplays, a live soap opera, a TV ser...

#72 Rikki Webber was a world wide travel photographer living an incredible life documenting some of the worlds most beautiful destinations. It really was a dream job but she felt something was missing in her life. She wondered if she was fulfilling the purpose of her life or not. She prayed to God to give her direction. His answer to her prayer seemed unfathomable and way too scary. He was calling...

#71 For more than two decades, Christine Perakis, Esq. has navigated through negotiation tables, board rooms, class rooms, and the tempestuous open seas. As a lawyer, C-Level executive, investor, trainer, and boat captain, Christine discovered an essential truth applicable to both life and business: "Weathering the storm requires the partnership of a talented Captain and an experienced Navigator."...

#70 Brian Wollenberg is one of the most selfless people that the Hope Radio Podcast has interviewed! In his teens Brian took $1,500 of his own money (earned working in fast food) to feed 50+ people at Thanksgiving. That experience touched him so much that he decided to create an organization that would feed hundreds...then thousands at Thanksgiving. He then named the organization after a former co...

#69 Mitch Hildebrandt and his wife wanted a child desperately. A young couple barely 16 years old had promised to let them adopt their child only to change their minds at the last minute! They were gutted. Mitch will be the first to tell you that God’s plans are not our plans. Out of the devastating heartbreak of not being able to adopt, God took the Hildebrandt’s on an incredible journey of faith...

#68 Samantha Lane lost her father in a motorcycle accident at a young age. It effected her and her siblings differently. She decided that she was going to take on the roll of being the “good kid.” The one that did everything right, didn’t make waves, got good grades…the person that everyone could count on to not cause problems. Fast forward almost 15 years later and that mindset had turned her int...

#67 Teddy Droseros is a man on a mission to spread the practice of GRATITUDE everywhere he goes. It first came to him as he watched his mother’s body fight with her mind as she struggled to endure her fight with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). He found himself being grateful that his body functioned properly and didn’t fight with his mind to do daily tasks. Her struggle allowed him to focus on and be gra...

#66 Tim Shurr (Sh er) is the President of Shurr Success, Inc., a leadership and sales training company, and creator of the “How To Be Mesmerizing” podcast. After studying human behavior for the last 30 years and facilitating over 15,000 Hypnosis sessions, Tim discovered the secrets for helping people achieve and perform at the highest levels! His strategies work so well, he’s been featured on ABC,...

#65 Edina Hamulic was just 6 years old when CIVIL WAR broke out in her native country of Bosnia. Imagine having to leave EVERYTHING you have ever had or built because WAR had arrived on your front doorsteps. Imagine how scary and uncertain every minute would be as you flee the only country you have ever called home. IMMIGRATION is a current and hot topic nationwide. How many of us have taken the t...

Shawn is the Founder of Extra Mile America and the creator of "Extra Mile Day" in the United States......a day recognizing the capacity we each have to create positive change in our families, our organizations, our communities and ourselves when we "go the extra mile." On November 1, 2019, 533 cities made the unique declaration and recognized the superstar volunteer heroes in their communities. Wh...

19 Years ago today, Lisa Luckett's life changed forever. Her husband, Teddy had walked out the door that morning to head to his job located on the 105th floor of the North Tower of the World Trade Center. His building was the first to be hit by the TERRORIST attacks that day. Her heart didn't want to accept that her husband was gone but her mind knew that her life had forever changed that day. Lis...

Frank Agin is the founder and president of AmSpirit Business Connections, where he works to empower entrepreneurs, sales representatives and professionals around the country to become more successful through networking. In addition, he is a sought after speaker and consultant to companies and organizations on topics related to professional networking and business relationship development. Connect...

Charlie Lustman did not expect life to unfold with a cancer diagnosis. He was making music, writing songs and living life on his terms and then the unexpected news came that no one wants to hear. He had cancer. It was in his jaw. Just when you think that you know how life will unfold for you, you often encounter a challenge that changes everything. For all of us now, it is Covid-19 and the lockdow...

#60 Overcoming ADDICTION to THRIVE in life - Beth Sullivan-Jawitz's Story of HOPE by Shawn and Jennifer Davis

Every once in a while you meet someone that just astounds you with their life story. You just can't seem to fathom how they made it through the challenges that they faced in their life. Here is what you wonder when you meet someone like this...would I be that strong? Would I have made it through what they overcame if it had happened to me?

Michael Ditton will be the first to tell you that he thought he had achieved it all...he was retired in his 50's and traveling the world with his wife. He had created and sold multiple businesses, sailed the ocean for months at a time and even lived in Alaska as a guide/owner of an excursion company. He was living a life that most people only dream to someday live. However, life had other plans fo...

Sometimes life shakes us up to our core foundation to deliver change that we had no idea we needed. I think 2020 is perfect example of a year that is shaking everyone...creating change for us all. Unfortunately, sometimes that desperately needed life change is brought on by the loss of a loved one. MEG NOCERO is a former Department of Homeland Security attorney. After 19 years of federal governmen...

#56 He's on the front lines of HOPE at an ADDICTION TREATMENT center - Anthony Acampora's Story by Shawn and Jennifer Davis

The latest book written by Terry Bean is titled Be Connected. In its pages you will find a wealth of content that will help you improve your networking skills. After reading this book you will: Know how to most effectively use your time at every business networking event Understand how to leverage the relationships you have to create the ones you need Be fully prepared to network online Easily ide...

#54 When Rich Bontrager was born, his family was told that he wouldn't survive for more than a few days...maybe a week or two at the most. He had a rare virus that was over 90% fatal in infants. He beat the odds and survived. At the age of 10 years old, Rich (through a story that only he can tell) was turned into a "human torch" accidentally while playing in the garage with his siblings. Thanks to...

Cindy Montgenie knew that she had to be the one. It was a clear and easy choice. Her brother-in-law needed to take care of the two kids and the church and her mother was not strong enough to do it. She felt it deep down in her spirit that she was being called to travel with her sister to France to help her through the cancer treatments. For 3 months...day and night...Cindy was by her sister's side...

Have you ever thought to honor your mother on your birthday for all the hard work that she actually went through to bring you into the world? A few birthdays ago, Chris Palmore had an idea come to mind that had a significant impact on his relationship with his mother and ultimately lead to a mission of fostering GRATITUDE in others! Chris Palmore is the founder of Gratitudespace.com and the GRATIG...

SOMEDAY...is TODAY! We chat with Bobby Kountz - author of "The Someday Solution" take action NOW! by Shawn and Jennifer Davis

At 47 she climbed Mount Kilaminjaro to put a Kenyan boy through school - Berta Medina's Story by Shawn and Jennifer Davis

Mary Katherine Morales will tell you that she was an all American girl who seemed to have everything. She loved winning and was extremely competitive. She had beauty, she had brains, she had athleticism and a good family. However, something darker was lurking inside and by the time she was in her mid-20's...she was an addict on a downward spiral of alcohol, drugs and bad decisions. It seemed that...