Everything Starts With Hope

In this deeply personal and faith-filled episode, I share the origin story of Hope Pandemic — a journey birthed during one of the most uncertain seasons of my life. In the spring of 2020, as the world slowed to a halt, my own life hit a crossroads. I had just quit my job in the midst of burnout, navigating numerous changes brought about by shelter-in-place, and was wrestling with a deep emptiness of not knowing what the future would hold.

It was in that stillness — armed with my bible and journal, waves of grief, and a desperate prayer — that God began to rebuild my hope, vision, and identity. I learned that hope is not denial of your current circumstances, but a confident belief that God’s promises will come to pass.

Through scripture, worship, surrender, and the painful yet beautiful process of transformation, God began to exchange my coats of shame and unworthiness for a calling and vision far greater than I had ever imagined. And now, I believe He’s calling you into that same journey — to ignite hope, to dream again, and to become a vessel of His light in a dark world.

What You’ll Hear in This Episode:
🌿 The backstory of Hope Pandemic and how it began during COVID lockdowns

📖 How God used a season of isolation to awaken a new dream for my life
💔 The painful yet necessary process of letting the “old me” die
✨ Why hope is the seedbed for transformation — and how it starts in surrender
🦋 The “chrysalis” metaphor and what it taught me about God’s timing
🎶 The worship song that became my anthem during this season (The Blessing by Elevation Worship)
📚 The books and resources that helped me rebuild faith, vision, and purpose
🙌 An invitation for YOU to dream again, rise again, and spread contagious hope

Scriptures Mentioned:
Hebrews 11:1 – “Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.”
Romans 8:28-31 – “If God is for us, who can be against us?”
Isaiah 42:3 – “A smoldering wick He will not snuff out.”

Resources & Links:
🎵 The Blessing – Elevation Worship [YouTube Link]
📚 Your Divine Fingerprint – Keith Craft
📚 The Last Arrow: Save Nothing for the Next Life – Erwin McManus
📚 Change Your World – John Maxwell

If this episode spoke to you, share it with a friend who needs a dose of hope today. And if you’re ready to step into this journey with me, subscribe so you don’t miss the upcoming stories from those carrying messages of resilience, restoration, and relentless hope.