Full Length Hope Stories

Johnelle shares her powerful journey from nominal believer, to passionate rescuer.  She had to leave her comfort zone to find her big adventure:  a deeply fulfilling ministry to people in jail.

Emma Mae McDaniel boldly shares her passion for investing in the lives of others for Jesus.  From her years in high school, to now an international social media influencer, author, speaker, wife, and mom, Emma Mae is a unique leader for her generation, with the heart of a rescuer.  Emma Mae’s website.

Bob grew up in a Jewish family and community.  He shares about finding Christ, and how he now represents Jesus daily in his role in estate planning.  Bob heard Ron Hutchcraft years ago explain the “3-Open Prayer,” and has been praying that prayer ever since.  

John began his relationship with Christ as an adult.  In his story, John shares his heart for the lost, his deep understanding of his “tribes,” and his passion for sharing the Gospel with people everywhere.  

Luciano, from Mexico, has a heart for his generation.  Luciano shares candidly about his addictions to sex, and how God powerfully transformed his heart and mind.  Luciano remembers what it is like to be lost, and beautifully appeals to all of us to “share this good news.”

Kirby Kelly shares her dramatic story of losing her father, and her serious consideration of suicide.  Her journey to Jesus is so refreshing.  Today, Kirby is a global social media influencer, podcaster, speaker, author, and a passionate leader for her generation.  Kirby’s website.

Bill McConkey has spent a lifetime of leading for Jesus.  He has a passion for sharing Jesus with people in his community each and every day.  Bill is a veteran pastor, board member and visionary Kingdom leader.  

Dave and Karen share honestly about their life “before Christ.”  With a lifestyle of sex, drugs, and rock and roll, Dave and Karen both dramatically discovered Jesus.  They share their journey, along with their creative outreach to lost people in their world.

Natalie Brown shares her love of stories, and how God can use our stories to reach others.   She uses storytelling as a means to encourage, challenge, and inspire others. Natalie shares Jesus with others through a weekly blog, books she’s written, speaking, and coffee dates.  Natalie’s website.

Elizabeth shares how her boss and mentor, King, showed her an authentic faith in Christ.  Sadly, King died tragically in a plane accident.  Elizabeth shares her faith journey, and how God is using her to carry on King’s legacy.

Cindy is passionate about sharing Jesus with others.  She has spent many years investing into the lives of lost people, using her gifts to love them in ways they would appreciate.  

Blake shares his story as an intellectual, and how Jesus is for academia.  He tells his journey about representing Jesus at his Ivy League school.  

What would your life be like, if it weren’t for Jesus?  Several friends shared their answer to this question.

Carole Jean shares her dramatic story of a cancer diagnosis, and how God positioned her to reach other cancer patients through her story.

Mary Lola, Yup’ik, shares her raw and honest hope story.  God has used Mary Lola powerfully to share Jesus with others, especially through her leadership roles over the years with On Eagles’ Wings, the Native American outreach of Ron Hutchcraft Ministries.

Grant Skeldon communicates an authentic journey to Christ as a teenager, and the strategic discipleship that helped shape him into a leader for Jesus.  Today Grant has a passion for finding and uniting diverse, dynamic young leaders to reach this generation for Christ.  Grant’s website.

Dr. Erwin Lutzer shares his humble beginnings in discovering an authentic relationship with Jesus.  As a veteran pastor, radio host, and best-selling author, Dr. Lutzer has invested a lifetime of sharing Jesus with others.  Dr. Lutzer’s website.

Huntley Brown communicates his dramatic journey to Jesus, and how God has used his gifts as a musician and speaker to impact others.  Huntley’s website.

Weston, Navajo, shares his powerful hope story, and how God has used him to share Jesus with others.  Weston serves in leadership with On Eagles’ Wings, the Native American outreach of Ron Hutchcraft Ministries.

Xiaokuai (Cindy) shares about growing up in a lost family in rural China, to coming to the U.S., finding Jesus, and now sharing Jesus with others.

Jason shares his powerful story, and how he boldly and creatively shares Jesus with lost people in his world.

Mitchell West, a.k.a. “Street Hymns,” communicates how God led him to be the love of Jesus by living in a tough, urban community.  He shares how God uses him to represent Christ in the “Battle Rap” community.  Street Hymns’ website.

  Hal shares his journey to Jesus, and how prayer ignites opportunities to share with others.