16 episodes

An anthology series of true inspirational stories, Hope Lives Here features real people telling their own uplifting stories of overcoming adversity, with their tales supplemented by actor portrayals, sound design, and original music.

Hope Lives Here Voyage Media

    • Society & Culture
    • 5.0 • 22 Ratings

An anthology series of true inspirational stories, Hope Lives Here features real people telling their own uplifting stories of overcoming adversity, with their tales supplemented by actor portrayals, sound design, and original music.

    The Emu Club

    The Emu Club

    One couple's unsuccessful journey through fertility treatment pushes them apart... only to discover they were given faulty medical guidance, when the male partner impregnates another woman after their separation.
    Hope Lives Here is a production of Voyage Media. The series is produced by Nat Mundel, Robert Mitas, and Dan Benamor. This episode, The Emu Club, was written, directed and produced by Dan Benamor. Executive produced by James Taylor. Based on James' screenplay, The Emu Club. Edited, sound designed and mixed by Nick Messitte.
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    • 35 min
    A Wretch Like Me

    A Wretch Like Me

    Nancy Major was a normal person, she had an executive job, and had just gotten married. But when she lost everything, all at once, and had to support her child, she was lured into a life as a high-end prostitute. This life was incredibly financially lucrative for Nancy, but at a tremendous cost to her soul. And it all come shattering down, before a miraculous turn of events changed Nancy's life forever.
    You can find Nancy's book, A Wretch Like Me: A Modern Day Mary Magdalene Saved By Grace, on Amazon: http://www.amzn.to/3SWty1O
    Hope Lives Here is a production of Voyage Media. The series is produced by Nat Mundel, Robert Mitas, and Dan Benamor. This episode, A Wretch Like Me, was written and directed by Dan Benamor. Executive produced by Nancy Major. Based on Nancy's book of the same name, available on Amazon (link above). Starring Annie Abrams and Jonathan Regier. Edited, sound designed and mixed by John Higgins. Original music by Derlis Gonzalez.
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    • 45 min
    Stud Man Rich

    Stud Man Rich

    Richard Cypert was born with a form of cerebral palsy and was supposed to only live to 10 years old, but not only did he outlive medical predictions, he willed his way to the Paralympics as a champion cyclist.
    Hope Lives Here is a production of Voyage Media. The series is produced by Nat Mundel, Robert Mitas and Dan Benamor. This episode, "Stud Man Rich" was written and directed by Jason Cheyney, based on the screenplay of the same name by Laura Somers. Executive produced by Richard Cypert. Starring Ben Van Diepen as Rich and Jonathan Regier as Mike. Edited, sound designed and mixed by Thomas Culeton. Original music by Derlis Gonzalez. If you're enjoying the show, please leave us a 5-star review in Apple Podcasts, or anywhere you're listening, and subscribe now for future episodes.
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    • 34 min
    Mark Feuerstein - Behind The Scenes

    Mark Feuerstein - Behind The Scenes

    Mark Feuerstein (Royal Pains, What Women Want) talks to Voyage Media's Head of Podcasts Dan Benamor about relating to the subject of his episode, stuttering, profuse sweating, and a wild next film he's got coming out.
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    • 12 min
    Speechless

    Speechless

    Mark Feuerstein (What Women Want, Royal Pains) stars in this episode, as Hal Holbrook. Stuttering defined Hal's life... until one day, it didn't.
    Hal Holbrook, the subject of this episode, has written a children's book, The King Who Wanted a Whale, which is available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01JNPMB2M
    Hope Lives Here is a production of Voyage Media. The series is produced by Nat Mundel, Robert Mitas, and Dan Benamor. This episode, Speechless, was written and directed by Michael Chamoy. Starring Mark Feuerstein as Hal. Additional cast credits available in the show notes. Edited by Jaxson McLennan. Original music by Derlis Gonzalez.
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    • 26 min
    It's About Us

    It's About Us

    The story of one family's American Dream, as a father comes to the United States and overcomes tragedy and hardship to change the future for his family, forever.
    Hope Lives Here is a production of Voyage Media. The series is produced by Nat Mundel, Robert Mitas and Dan Benamor. This episode, "It's About Us", was written, directed and produced by Denise Carlson. Based on the book, "It's About Us", by Sylvia Villasenor. The book is available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Its-About-Us-Sylvia-Villasenor/dp/1632210010
    Edited by Thomas Culeton. Original music by Derlis Gonzalez. Starring Michael Ruesga as Papa, and Anne Fernandez as Young Sylvia. If you're enjoying the show, please leave us a five-star review on Apple Podcasts or anywhere you're listening, and subscribe now for future episodes.
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    • 20 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
22 Ratings

22 Ratings

Allstate Rambo ,

Stud Man Rich

This was great! Professional written real life story. Enjoyed listening to it and was hooked! Please make this in to a movie! I would love to see this and see what is going on with him now.

PES Services ,

I've Been Left To Take His Place

Although Jim's car accident left him with severe memoy loss and physical challenges, he chose to reinvent himself and live the best life possible. What an exemplary attitude!!!

Jani-bug ,

Rise and Shine

A beautiful love story between a mother and her special needs daughter.

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