What Hope Sounds Like is a dose of hope and encouragement with your favorite artists and leaders in our communities. Each episode will give you the boost you need to be a light for Christ right where you are!
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What happens when people from different churches stop focusing on what makes them different and simply worship Jesus together?
This week on What Hope Sounds Like, Jonathan sits down with Jason and Vince from Worship Nights Knoxville, a movement that started in a living room and has grown into a gathering of believers from churches all across East Tennessee.
From teenagers leading worship to seasoned musicians passing on songs that shaped their faith, they share why worship is about so much more than music. It's about hiding God's Word in your heart, building unity across denominations, and reminding the next generation that Jesus is worthy of every generation's song.
Whether your favorite worship song came from the '90s or was released last week, this conversation is a reminder that when God's people come together, hope grows louder.
Find out more here: https://www.worshipnightsknoxville.com/
The FIFA World Cup has the world's attention, but the best stories aren't happening on the field.
This week on What Hope Sounds Like, Ryan talks with Jason Romano from Sports Spectrum about the incredible ways God is working through athletes on the world's biggest stage. Jason talks about why he walked away from his dream job at ESPN to follow God's call, and how doing that changed everything.
From post-game prayer circles to the viral "King's Return" celebration, you'll hear how players are using some of the biggest moments of their careers to point people to Jesus.
The spotlight may be on the World Cup, but these athletes are making sure it points somewhere even greater.
What if one phone call changed everything?
On this episode of What Hope Sounds Like, Beth Bacall sits down with Carly Ann Taylor to hear how God rescued her from a childhood marked by abuse and instability. Growing up on the Big Island of Hawaii, Carly Ann went through years of abuse while living in a shack before finding her family who showed her that love can truly be unconditional.
At 15 years old, an invitation from her older brother took her to California for what was supposed to be a summer visit. Instead, it became the beginning of a brand-new life. There she encountered the Gospel for the very first time, found a family who chose her and discovered what unconditional love really looks like.
Later in the conversation, Carly's adoptive mom, Tassia, shares the family's perspective on saying "yes" to God's call to welcome a hurting teenager into their home and how that decision is one they have never regretted for a moment.
This summer, The Light FM is shining a light on foster care and how families can say 'yes' to God's call to open their hearts and homes to kids who need unconditional love. To find out how you can help a child in need, visit: www.thelightfm.org/aos-foster
"I want my daughters to see me and see a reflection of the Father's heart."
Being a good dad can feel like a lot of pressure. You want to get it right, protect your kids, be their friend, have their respect and lead them to Jesus…and that is a lot.
In this episode, Brian from The Light FM talks to Jeremy Camp for a conversation about fatherhood, raising daughters, and learning to trust God through every season. From bedtime prayers and family memories to praying for future spouses and dealing with dad guilt, Jeremy shares what he's learned from walking through more than two decades of being a girl dad.
Jeremy reminds us that our kids don't need perfect parents. They need parents who are willing to be honest, ask for forgiveness when they miss the mark, and keep pointing them to Jesus.
If you're a dad, a parent, or someone who needs a reminder that God has a plan for you and your child, this episode is a great reminder.
Because no matter what yesterday looked like, Jesus is still in the business of redemption.
REMEMBER...
Your kids don't need the perfect parent, but they do need you.
Some of the moments that matter most happen in the ordinary, everyday rhythms of life.
It's never too late for God to redeem what's been broken.
Over the last two episodes, we've heard how Garrett and Jacq from CLINE followed God through unexpected twists, uncertainty, and seasons that stretched their faith.
But what was God building through all of it?
In this final part of their story, Garrett and Jacq share about family, legacy, songwriting, grief, and the moments that shaped who they are today. From the story of Garrett's dad surrendering his life to Christ on the side of the road, to writing songs that give people words for their pain, this conversation is a reminder that God is working in ways we often can't see until we look back.
At the end of the day, it all comes back to Jesus.
What do you do when life suddenly changes and the future feels really uncertain?
In this episode of What Hope Sounds Like, Garrett and Jacq from CLINE share how God met them in one of the hardest and most uncertain seasons of their lives.
From the shutdown of the music industry during COVID, to stepping away from the life they had built in country music, they found themselves learning what it really means to trust God one day at a time.
And through it all, God continued to provide, redirect, and remind them that He was still working behind the scenes.
If you’ve ever felt stuck in the waiting or unsure what God is doing next… this episode is for you.
What do you do when you feel called to ministry… but God leads you somewhere completely unexpected?
In this episode of What Hope Sounds Like, Brian sits down with Garrett and Jacq from CLINE to talk about how their journey didn’t follow the plan they thought it would.
From leading worship in their local church to stepping into the country music world, their story is a reminder that God’s calling doesn’t always look the way we expect—but it’s always right on time.
If you’ve ever felt like your life took a turn you didn’t plan… this conversation will remind you that God is still working in every step.
REMEMBER…
God’s calling doesn’t always look like church but it’s still ministry
Your “yes” to God can lead you into unexpected places with purpose
What feels like a detour might actually be divine direction
No matter where you find yourself today - on the path you planned or somewhere totally unexpected—God is still writing your story.
“It wasn’t just a shoebox. It was a reminder that God sees this child — and He hasn’t forgotten them.”
What happens after you pack a shoebox?
On this episode of What Hope Sounds Like, Christian Artist Austin French joins Jeff and Ryan from The Light FM as they talk about witnessing firsthand what God does through Operation Christmas Child.
It’s one thing to drop a box in a collection bin. It’s another thing entirely to place it into a child’s hands, to look into their eyes and to see how Jesus uses something seemingly insignificant to spark something eternal.
From remote villages to moments none of us expected, this trip wasn’t just about delivering gifts, it was about watching Jesus meet kids (and honestly, us) right in the middle of their stories.
If you’ve ever wondered whether your small “yes” matters - this episode will remind you: it does. More than you know. Your small act of obedience can have global impact.
A simple shoebox can be the doorway for a child to encounter the love of Jesus
“This generation isn’t running from God — they’re hungry for truth and authenticity.”
This week, Ryan sits down backstage at Winter Jam with the Three Heath Brothers — Clayton, Nicholas, and Christian — three real-life brothers from North Carolina who are on a mission to reach Gen Z with the truth of Jesus.
From growing up as preacher’s kids to singing in over 200 public schools for 70,000+ students, their heart is clear: this generation is hungry. Hungry for truth. Hungry for authenticity. Hungry for hope.
They share how God opened doors from small church gigs to the Winter Jam stage, why they started writing their own music and what they’re seeing in Gen Z across the country.
This conversation is fun, honest, and full of energy, but underneath it all is something deeper: a generation searching for something real and a very real God who is still showing up.
If you’ve ever wondered whether Gen Z cares about faith, this episode will encourage you. Keep praying and keep being authentic.
Gen Z isn’t lost — they’re searching.
Behind the screens and sarcasm, there’s a deep hunger for something real. Jesus is still meeting young people right where they are.
Be who God created you to be.
The Three Heath Brothers aren’t trying to copy anyone else. They’re choosing authenticity, and that’s exactly what this generation responds to. Your obedience, just as you are, might be someone else’s lifeline.
“Seeing thousands of young people worship Jesus gives me so much hope for this generation.”
Ryan sits down with Brady Pettee, the creative mind behind much of what you see from Josiah Queen online. From viral social content to powerful music videos, Brady shares what it looks like to turn songs like “Dusty Bibles” and “Demons” into visuals that connect deeply with Gen Z, while still staying rooted in truth and pointing people straight to Jesus.
They also talk about the moment Brady realized his job isn’t just about making cool content—it’s ministry. From praying with someone after a show to hearing how a song helped someone stand firm against the lies of the enemy, Brady shares why he has real hope for this generation and how God is using creativity to reach hearts in a big way.
Creativity can be ministry – God uses cameras, social media, and art to plant seeds and change lives.
Gen Z is hungry for truth – When Jesus is presented honestly and boldly, people respond.
The power of Jesus is real and present – Songs like “Demons” remind us we don’t fight alone.
