Announcing Season Two of The Hope People

Listen to the Season Two Trailer

Belmont President Dr. Greg Jones is back for season two of The Hope People, bringing new inspiring conversations with leaders, innovators and changemakers who are living lives fueled by hope. 

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In The Hope People, Dr. Jones invites listeners to explore how hope can transform our lives and communities, even in the face of adversity. This season continues the powerful storytelling, featuring diverse voices and heartfelt stories that will inspire and uplift.

Launching in conjunction with this year’s Hope Summit, the first two episodes will release on Oct. 28. New episodes will be released every other Wednesday through February 2025.

Season Two Highlights

• Episode 1: "A God-Sized Dream" with Will Acuff & Shana Berkeley, co-founders of Corner to Corner, a community-led nonprofit co-creating meaningful economic growth with historically underestimated Nashvillians through knowledge, tools and networks. This episode focuses on creating economic opportunities for underserved communities and fostering ambition fueled by service. (Releases Oct. 28)
  
  

• Episode 2: "The Golden Key to Freedom" with NBA Hall of Famer David Robinson, founder of Carver Academy. Robinson shares insights on faith, education and how a mindset shift can unlock new opportunities. (Releases Oct. 28)

Upcoming episodes will feature a stellar lineup, including:

• Rusty Gaston – Belmont alumnus and CEO of Sony Music Publishing Nashville
• James Archer – CEO of MV2 Entertainment
• Ben Zobrist – Former MLB second baseman
• I’Ashea Myles – Nashville’s first Black female civil trial court judge
• Cody Fry – Belmont alumnus and Grammy-nominated musician
• Barbara Jenkins – Best-selling author of The Walk West
• R. A. Dickey – Former MLB pitcher (to be live recorded at The Hope Summit)
• Marguerite "Maggy" Barankitse – Burundian activist and founder of Maison Shalom (to be live recorded at The Hope Summit)

Tune In and Find Hope

We’re excited to embark on this new season, continuing the exploration of hope as a powerful force in shaping lives. Make sure to listen to the Season Two Trailer above and subscribe to The Hope People on your favorite podcast platforms to stay up-to-date with every release.