Announcing Season 3 of The Hope People

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Announcing Season 3 of The Hope People

October 17, 2025 | by The Hope People

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In The Hope People, Dr. Jones invites listeners to explore how hope can transform our lives, our work and our world. Each episode offers powerful storytelling and heartfelt insights from individuals who embody what it means to lead with purpose, creativity and faith.

Season three debuts Oct. 22, featuring new voices and compelling perspectives on resilience, calling and community. New episodes will release every other Wednesday through February 2026.

Season Three Highlights

Episode 1: “A Hope That Heals” with Veronica Berti Bocelli, humanitarian and wife of world-renowned tenor Andrea Bocelli. Together, the Bocellis share how faith, compassion and service are transforming lives around the world through the Andrea Bocelli Foundation.

Episode 2 will feature Mignon François, founder of The Cupcake Collection, whose story of faith, entrepreneurship and joy continues the season’s exploration of hope in action.

Also featured this season:

  • Dave Barnes – Grammy-nominated artist and songwriter, reflecting on creativity, calling and the joy that comes from showing up where purpose and opportunity meet

  • Nicole Minyard – Belmont alumna and founder of Daybreak Arts, on building community and dignity through creative collaboration

  • Noah McMahon – Founder of Anonymous Philanthropy, on generosity, purpose and transformational giving

  • Shawn Johnson East & Andrew East – Olympic gold medalist and NFL alum turned creators, on family, hope and authenticity in a life lived online

More inspiring guests will be announced soon, each sharing their own story of how hope transforms lives and communities.

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