The Hope Story Podcast

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Every writer has a story worth telling—and every story holds the power to bring hope. Whether you’re just starting your writing journey or you’re ready to take your craft and publishing knowledge to the next level, The Hope Story Podcast is here to guide you. Brought to you by hopewriters and hopebooks, this podcast is the most encouraging place for writers who want to grow in their words, share their message of hope, and make real progress. Each episode offers inspiring conversations, practical writing advice and honest encouragement to help you balance the art of writing with everyday life—without losing heart along the way. Your words matter. Your story of hope matters. Let’s take the next step together and get your words into the world.

  1. 3d ago

    Hope for Tomorrow: Conversations on Fiction, Faith, and Resilience

    Hope for Tomorrow Launch: Authors on Faith, Resilience, and Writing Courage The podcast celebrates the launch of “Hope for Tomorrow,” a collaborative short-story fiction collection exploring hope, resilience, healing, redemption, and second chances, now available on major platforms including Amazon. The host interviews contributors LaDawn Caldwell Bridgeman, Christine Martinez, and Alex Faith about their creative processes and the themes behind their pieces, including community support, truth and trust, and trusting God. Alex describes writing Christian fiction that glorifies God and developing a kingdom-based story over about a year, while Christine shares a first-person, loosely autobiographical story spanning 44 years and shaped by vulnerability, relinquishing control, and the message that it’s never too late, including her experience with an eating disorder and a near-death moment. LaDawn discusses a faith-based rom-com tone centered on girlfriends, divorce recovery, and “be still,” and the authors encourage writers to begin, be courageous, and use accountability and community. 00:00 Welcome and Launch 01:29 Meet the Authors 01:51 Creative Warmup Questions 03:21 Inside Hope for Tomorrow 04:01 LaDawn Theme Inspiration 06:22 Alex Joins the Project 08:09 Christine Story Origins 10:19 Meaning Behind the Stories 14:36 Messages and Themes 16:55 Writing Journey Deep Dive 23:32 Collaboration and Community 26:26 Who the Stories Are For 30:15 LaDawn Visual Vibe 32:46 Advice for Aspiring Writers 38:18 Final Thanks and Call to Action

  2. Aug 26

    The Heart of 'Peace': Stories That Inspire

    The Heart of 'Peace': Stories That Inspire This podcast episode celebrates the launch of “Peace,” a collaborative book featuring multiple writers, and includes a behind-the-scenes conversation with contributors Lauren Ulrich and Vanessa King. Lauren, a homeschool mom in South Carolina, shares how writing about her journey with fatherlessness and God as Prince of Peace helped her heal, let go of shame and fear, and step out in courage, using images like Jeremiah 17:7–8 and the song “Turn It to Praise.” Vanessa, a former military service member and homeschool mom in Virginia, describes feeling prompted by the Holy Spirit to participate, writing with practical application about prayer, and wrestling with self-doubt and procrastination. Both discuss how editing and community reminded them they are not alone and encouraged readers to trust God’s sovereignty and begin writing even without having everything figured out. You can get your copy here. 00:00 Welcome and Book Launch00:51 Meet the Authors02:48 Why Peace Matters04:43 Lauren’s Story and Theme09:52 Writing Struggles and Growth15:12 Lessons and Looking Back21:13 Community and Collaboration25:11 What Readers Will Feel28:53 Advice for Writers31:11 Final Thanks and Invitation

  3. Aug 25

    Cultivating Hope: A Look Inside My Hope Story Volume 2

    Cultivating Hope: A Look Inside My Hope Story Volume 2 On collaboration release day for Hope Books, the host celebrates the launch of “My Hope Story Volume 2,” part of an ongoing series of hope-filled stories, and interviews contributing authors Laura Pettit and Anna Grace Head. They discuss their chapters: Laura writes about God as a “master gardener” who revives buried dreams through His timing, faith, and restoration (referencing Ephesians 2:10), while Anna Grace writes about her journey as a wife and stepmom and God untethering her from perfectionism, learning to rely on God’s strength in weakness and to “find Him in the middle.” They reflect on writing as a healing process, the value of writing before life feels resolved, and favorite tools like Focus View in Word, journals, coffee, and Grammarly, then close by inviting listeners to pick up the book and be encouraged by its stories. Get your copy here! 00:00 Welcome and Release Day01:24 Meet Laura Pettit02:44 Meet Anna Grace Head03:04 Gluten Free Snack Talk05:40 Why These Chapters Matter06:52 Laura on Buried Dreams14:35 Anna Grace on Perfectionism17:46 Practicing Surrender Daily19:48 Perfectionism Roots21:22 Grace Over Performance21:59 Boundaries And Rest24:24 Breaking Family Cycles25:23 Laura Writing Journey30:00 Anna Grace In The Middle34:51 Writing Tools And Wrap Up

    Cultivating Hope: A Look Inside My Hope Story Volume 2

  4. Aug 24

    Joy: Experiencing Heaven’s Delight in Every Season

    Joy: Experiencing Heaven’s Delight in Every Season The episode celebrates the release of the collaboration book Joy: Experiencing Heaven’s Delight in Every Season, the second in a Fruits of the Spirit series, available on Amazon, and introduces contributing authors sharing how true joy is not circumstantial. Stephanie Judy’s chapter “Rugged Joy” reflects on grief after a stepdaughter moved away and a healing New England road trip inspired by Psalm 91. Trish Cordell writes about learning joy through surrender when living alone at 58. Michelle Barringer recounts a trial-filled 2011 and praying for joy as strength. Julie Almodovar’s “Joy in a Red Suit” highlights her brother-in-law’s 16-year transformation serving as Santa, including hospital and fire-station toy deliveries. Christina Edwards, a widowed retiree, shares finding joy in sudden loss through gratitude, God’s presence, community, and poetry. The group also discusses vulnerability, editing, and writing courage. Buy your copy here. 00:00 Joy Book Launch01:17 Meet the Authors03:27 What True Joy Means04:36 Stephanie Rugged Joy06:58 Trish Blooming Alone09:40 Michelle Joy Strength13:41 Julie Santa Suit Joy16:34 Christina Sudden Loss16:41 Three Gifts for Grief17:47 Poetry as Healing18:30 Joy Through Community20:18 Writers Roundtable Begins21:27 Stephanie Writing Sprint24:01 Michelle on Editing28:34 Julie Finds Lightness31:04 Christina Vulnerability and Flowers33:29 Courage to Share Your Story34:16 Book Plug and Farewell

    Joy: Experiencing Heaven’s Delight in Every Season

  5. Aug 20

    Goodness in Every Season: Stories of Faith and Resilience

    Redefining Goodness: Whitney Driscoll and Joyce Prutz on God’s Goodness in Every Season Host Leilani welcomes Whitney Driscoll and Joyce Prutz to the Hope Books podcast to discuss their contributions to the collaboration Goodness: Shining His Light in Every Season and how they approached the theme of “goodness” from nearly opposite perspectives. Whitney shares her rural Kentucky background, her performance-based view of “good,” and how personal unraveling and bitter, honest conversations with God led her to redefine goodness as belonging to God and flowing through believers. Joyce, a longtime stay-at-home “girl mom,” describes her mother as effortlessly good, recalls life at the “big white house on the corner,” and highlights family traditions like large Christmas gatherings. Both offer encouragement for hard seasons—allowing feelings but not staying there, choosing trust daily—and discuss hope as redemption and an “anchor,” including Joyce’s story of loss and eventual joy with her granddaughter. 00:00 Welcome and Setup00:56 Meet Whitney01:52 Meet Joyce04:01 Defining Goodness06:40 Joyce Mom Tribute08:41 Whitney Hard Truths13:33 Two Paths One Theme17:08 Advice for Hard Seasons20:18 Rapid Fire Round28:37 Living the Message32:42 Hope and Closing

  6. Apr 9

    My Hope Story Vol. 2 Pt. 1

    Collaboration Authors from our newest 2026 publication My Hope Story Vol. 2, share their stories of hope and their writing journey.   Grab Your Copy Today: https://a.co/d/0grHk3mh

  7. Apr 8

    Unshakeable Pt. 1

    Collaboration Authors from our newest 2026 publication Unshakeable, share their stories of unshakeable faith and their writing journey. Grab your copy today! https://a.co/d/0aQklCI6

  8. Apr 7

    Love: The Greatest of These Pt. 2

    Collaboration Authors from our newest 2026 publication LOVE: The Greatest Of These, share their stories of understanding the Fruit of the Spirit of Love and their writing journey. Get your copy today!  Love: The Greatest of These

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Every writer has a story worth telling—and every story holds the power to bring hope. Whether you’re just starting your writing journey or you’re ready to take your craft and publishing knowledge to the next level, The Hope Story Podcast is here to guide you. Brought to you by hopewriters and hopebooks, this podcast is the most encouraging place for writers who want to grow in their words, share their message of hope, and make real progress. Each episode offers inspiring conversations, practical writing advice and honest encouragement to help you balance the art of writing with everyday life—without losing heart along the way. Your words matter. Your story of hope matters. Let’s take the next step together and get your words into the world.

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  • Creator
    hope*writers
  • Years Active
    2014 - 2026
  • Episodes
    103
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 hope*writers
  • Show Website
    The Hope Story Podcast

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