A World of Hopes

A new study suggests that regularly practicing gratitude might prolong your life.  Happy Thanksgiving and welcome to a World of Hopes! Mentioned during the show: Having Gratitude Linked to Lower Risk of Death Connect with us! Instagram: @awohopes Website: WorldofHopes.com

Join Amy and Chuck as they celebrate four years of A World of Hopes with an inspiring Graduation story that proves you're never too old to pursue your dreams. Welcome to a World of Hopes! Mentioned during the show: Master's Degree at 105 Connect with us! Instagram: @awohopes Website: WorldofHopes.com

A Man invites three workers outside of Home Depot to enjoy a day at the Happiest Place on Earth. Welcome to a World of Hopes! Mentioned during the show: Man Invites Workers to Disneyland for the Day Jesus Morales on Instagram Connect with us! Instagram: @awohopes Website: WorldofHopes.com

A crafty Dad in England creates a spectacularly spooky Haunted Halloween House to help raise money for a local children's hospice. Welcome to a World of Hopes! Mentioned during the show: Dad Makes Epic Haunted House to Benefit Local Children's Hospice Connect with us! Instagram: @awohopes Website: WorldofHopes.com

Welcome to Cinespark, a fun break from our regular show format where we take a deeper look at the films we love and examine them through the lens of hope and positivity. This month we're discussing A Goofy Movie. Welcome to a World of Hopes! Mentioned during the show: Stream A Goofy Movie (JustWatch) Connect with us! Instagram: @awohopes Website: worldofhopes.com

Celebrate three years of a World of Hopes as Amy and Chuck share some personal hope and discuss the future of the podcast.   Welcome to a World of Hopes! Connect with us! Instagram: @awohopes Website: WorldofHopes.com

On a particularly hot Southern day, young Niko decides to sell lemonade to raise money to attend an exclusive soccer camp in Portugal. Little does Niko know, TikTok, Venmo, and the power of social media are about to make the young soccer player's dream come true. Welcome to a World of Hopes! Mentioned during the show: TikTok Venmo Challenge Sends Kid to Soccer Camp (part 2)TikTok Venmo Challenge Sends Kid to Soccer Camp (part 1) Connect with us! Instagram: @awohopesWebsite: WorldofHopes.com

17-year-old Adrian goes above and beyond to return a lost purse to it's owner, Eliana. What Adrian doesn't realize... there's a pretty hefty finder's fee attached to this particular bag. Welcome to a World of Hopes! Mentioned during the show: Teen finds Woman's Purse and is Rewarded Connect with us! Instagram: @awohopesWebsite: WorldofHopes.com

Paul Rudd bestows an amazing gift along with handwritten words of encouragement to a young boy dealing with schoolyard bullying. Welcome to a World of Hopes! Mentioned during the show: Paul Rudd Befriends Boy Who Had No FriendsHigh School Teens Support 6th Grader Connect with us! Instagram: @awohopesWebsite: WorldofHopes.com

David is a very dedicated thrift store volunteer who commutes 4 hours to and from the store each shift in order to help his local hospice center... oh and he happens to be 100 years old. Welcome to a World of Hopes! Mentioned during the show: Thrift Shop Volunteer Commutes 4 Hours to Work Connect with us! Instagram: @awohopesWebsite: WorldofHopes.com

Welcome to Cinespark, a fun break from our regular show format where we take a deeper look at the films we love and examine them through the lens of hope and positivity. This month we're discussing Hello, My Name Is Doris. Welcome to a World of Hopes! Mentioned during the show: Stream Hello, My Name Is Doris (Netflix) Connect with us! Instagram: @awohopesWebsite: worldofhopes.com

This week we bring you a heartwarming story about a community coming together to purchase a house for one of their own. Welcome to a World of Hopes! Mentioned during the show: Neighbors Buy House for a Woman in Need Connect with us! Instagram: @awohopesWebsite: WorldofHopes.com

This week we bring you a young child herding a lost lamb back to the safety of its mother. Welcome to a World of Hopes! Mentioned during the show: Child Helps Direct Lamb Back to its Mother Connect with us! Instagram: @awohopesWebsite: worldofhopes.com

This week we bring you a very emotional reunion between two young cousins. Welcome to a World of Hopes! Mentioned during the show: Cousins Reuniting (Good News Movement) Connect with us! Instagram: @awohopesWebsite: worldofhopes.com

This week we discuss how an industrious 9 year old's lemonade stand was able to raise a good amount of money for his local Humane Society. Welcome to a World of Hopes! Mentioned during the show: 9 Year-Old's Lemonade Stand raises $2,000 for Humane Society Connect with us! Instagram: @awohopesWebsite: worldofhopes.com

This week we celebrate a World of Hope's second anniversary by mixing things up and injecting a bit of personal hope into the conversation. Welcome to a World of Hopes! Our Favorite Episodes: Amy : A Wrong Number Brings Hope (11/2021)Chuck: The Peptoc Hotline Brings Hope (04/2022) Connect with us! Instagram: @awohopesWebsite: worldofhopes.com

Welcome to Cinespark, a brand new monthly show format where we take a deeper look at the films we love and examine them through the lens of hope and positivity. This month we're discussing Disney's Encanto. Welcome to a World of Hopes! Mentioned during the show: Stream or Purchase Disney's Encanto Connect with us! Instagram: @awohopesWebsite: worldofhopes.com

This week we discuss an inspirational birthday idea that we hope catches on and becomes a new way to celebrate. Welcome to a World of Hopes! Mentioned during the show: The sweetest birthday party Connect with us! Instagram: @awohopesWebsite: worldofhopes.com

This week we discuss how London is going above and beyond to ensure the safety of the toad population in their community. Welcome to a World of Hopes! Mentioned during the show: Road in London Closes for Toad Migration Connect with us! Instagram: @awohopesWebsite: worldofhopes.com

This week we discuss an ingenious new pep talk hotline that offers advice and words of encouragement from elementary school students. Welcome to a World of Hopes! Mentioned during the show: Kids Give You Pep Talks on Recorded HotlineAdvice from West Side Elementary (Youtube) Connect with us! Instagram: @awohopesWebsite: worldofhopes.com

Welcome to Cinespark, a brand new monthly show format where we take a deeper look at the films we love and examine them through the lens of hope and positivity. This month we're discussing The Greatest Showman. Welcome to a World of Hopes! Mentioned during the show: The Greatest Showman (Just Watch) Connect with us! Instagram: @awohopesWebsite: worldofhopes.com

This week we discuss an amazing encounter between Jedi Master Fluke Skywalker and a young deaf Padawan. Welcome to a World of Hopes! Mentioned during the show: Fluke Skywalker signs to deaf Star Wars fanBook Fluke Skywalker for your event Connect with us! Instagram: @awohopesWebsite: worldofhopes.com

This week we discuss a promising new study that may lead to much more accessible workout routines. Welcome to a World of Hopes! Mentioned during the show: Lifting Weights for Just Three Seconds a Day Helps Muscles Grow Connect with us! Instagram: @awohopesWebsite: worldofhopes.com

This week we discuss an inspiring elderly ice skater who proves you're never too old to learn something new. Welcome to a World of Hopes! Mentioned during the show: It's never too late to learn to skate (Instagram)I Learned to Skate in my 70s (Guardian) Connect with us! Instagram: @awohopesWebsite: worldofhopes.com

We're excited to introduce Cinespark, a brand new monthly show format where we take a deeper look at the films we love and examine them through the lens of hope and positivity. This month we're discussing Disney's Enchanted. Welcome to a World of Hopes! Mentioned during the show: Disney's Enchanted (Disney+) Connect with us! Instagram: @awohopesWebsite: worldofhopes.com

This week we gush over a video of a very proud Brother meeting his new baby Sister for the first time. Welcome to a World of Hopes! Mentioned during the show: Siblings meet for the first time (Good News Movement)Book of Boba Fett (Disney+) Connect with us! Instagram: @awohopesWebsite: worldofhopes.com

This week we touch on the remarkable legacy of Betty White as we discuss the results from the #BettyWhiteChallenge. Welcome to a World of Hopes! Mentioned during the show: Almost $13 Million Raised for Animal Shelters to Honor Betty WhiteActors and Others for Animals Charity Connect with us! Instagram: @awohopesWebsite: worldofhopes.com

This week we discuss how a loyal dog was able to lead police back to the scene of her owner's car crash. Welcome to a World of Hopes! Mentioned during the show: Determined 'Lassie' Dog leads Police back to site of Owner's car crash Connect with us! Instagram: @awohopesWebsite: worldofhopes.com

This week we discuss how an observant fan was able to spot a hockey equipment manager's skin cancer. Welcome to a World of Hopes! Mentioned during the show: Ice hockey fan spots cancerous spot on staffer's neckHockey fan surprised with $10,000 Free Guy (Amazon)Free Guy (Disney+)Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Movie (Netflix) Connect with us! Instagram: @awohopesWebsite: worldofhopes.com

This week we discuss how a community manages to stay connected with holiday lights and decorations. Happy New Year from a World of Hopes! Mentioned during the show: Man strings Christmas lights to support Neighbor A California Christmas (Netflix)A California Christmas City Lights (Netflix)Jack (Amazon) Connect with us! Instagram: @awohopesWebsite: worldofhopes.com

This week we discuss how a brother and sister duo are collecting toys to help brighten the holiday season for children in the hospital. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from a World of Hopes! Mentioned during the show: Columbus brother, sister help spread joy to Children's Hospital Last Christmas (Just Watch)Jingle All the Way (Disney+)Jingle All the Way (Amazon) Connect with us! Instagram: @awohopesWebsite: worldofhopes.com

This week we discuss how a number mix-up lead to an unexpected friendship that has been going strong for 20 years. Welcome to a World of Hopes! Mentioned during the show: Wrong number leads to 20 year friendshipWrong number leads to 20 year friendship (Instagram) Babes in Toyland (Disney+)Ernest Saves Christmas (Disney+) Connect with us! Instagram: @awohopesWebsite: worldofhopes.com

This week we discuss how a wish granted from Make-A-Wish is set to feed the homeless for an entire year. Welcome to a World of Hopes! Mentioned during the show: 13 year old Boy uses Make-A-Wish to feed the homeless every month for a year Noelle (Disney+)Shang-Chi (Disney+) Connect with us! Instagram: @awohopesWebsite: worldofhopes.com

This week we discuss how an accidental text lead to a new friendship and an enduring Thanksgiving tradition. Welcome to a World of Hopes! Mentioned during the show: Wrong number leads to new Thanksgiving traditionJamal Hinton's Twitter The Big Leap (Fox)Jungle Cruise (Disney+) Connect with us! Instagram: @awohopesWebsite: worldofhopes.com

This week we discuss how a Neighbor's simple gift of bananas ignited social media and left us all smiles. Welcome to a World of Hopes! Mentioned during the show: Banana Neighbor (Instagram)Banana Neighbor (TikTok) Tiny House Nation (Netflix)The Goldbergs (ABC)The Goldbergs (Hulu) Connect with us! Instagram: @awohopesWebsite: worldofhopes.com

This week we discuss how Noodle the pug is providing countless smiles and an important reminder to check in on your mental health. Welcome to a World of Hopes! Mentioned during the show: Noodle the Pug (TikTok)Noodle Bones Day Interview (Mashable)Noodle CNN Profile Downton Abbey (Netflix)Downton Abbey (PBS)Mrs. Doubtfire (Amazon) Connect with us! Instagram: @awohopesWebsite: worldofhopes.com

This week we discuss how kids can cash in on leftover trick-or-treat candy while supporting United States troops stationed overseas. Welcome to a World of Hopes! Mentioned during the show: Halloween Candy Buy Back ProgramABC News profiles Halloween Buy Back (Youtube) Knives Out (Amazon)Trick or Treat Donald Duck short (Disney+)Lonesome Ghosts short (Disney+)The Adventures of Ichabod & Mr. Toad (Disney+) Connect with us! Instagram: @awohopesWebsite: worldofhopes.com

This week we discuss how a marathon runner ignited some hope within us. Welcome to a World of Hopes! Mentioned during the show: You're never too late (Chicago Marathon) Muppet Haunted Mansion (Disney+)The Masked Singer (FOX) Connect with us! Instagram: @awohopesWebsite: worldofhopes.com

This week we discuss how the loss of a wallet led to a friendly new connection and an inspiring act of kindness. Welcome to a World of Hopes! Mentioned during the show: Lost Wallet Leads to Miraculous Outcome Marriage Story (Netflix)Are You Afraid of the Dark? 2019 (Netflix) Are You Afraid of the Dark? 2019 (Paramount+) Are You Afraid of the Dark? Original Series (Paramount+) Connect with us! Instagram: @awohopesWebsite: worldofhopes.com

This week we discuss how a man and his daughter are bringing shelter and peace of mind to the victims of California's wildfires. Welcome to a World of Hopes! Mentioned during the show: Man Delivers Donated RVs to Wildfire Victims Vampires vs. the Bronx (Netflix)Pushing Daisies (JustWatch) Connect with us! Instagram: @awohopesWebsite: worldofhopes.com

This week we discuss how video games are raising the spirits of pediatric cancer patients. Welcome to a World of Hopes! Mentioned during the show: Teen Who Lost Dad Brings Power of Play to Kids Hart of Dixie (IMDb TV)Frankenweenie (Disney+) Connect with us! Instagram: @awohopesWebsite: worldofhopes.com

This week we discuss a few funny and well-timed animal photos that had us smiling from ear-to-ear. Welcome to a World of Hopes! Mentioned during the show: Comedy Wildlife Photography 2021 finalists GoodNewsNetwork's favorite finalists Nightbooks (Netflix)Yung Pueblo Connect with us! Instagram: @awohopesWebsite: worldofhopes.com

This week we discuss how an entire town put their whole selves in to help celebrate the birthday of a Hokey Pokey loving neighbor. Welcome to a World of Hopes! Mentioned during the show: Hokey Pokey Birthday flash mob Crumbl CookiesHaunted Road Podcast Connect with us! Instagram: @awohopesWebsite: worldofhopes.com

This week we discuss how a flock of sheep provided a unique and touching tribute to a farmer's beloved Aunt. Welcome to a World of Hopes! Mentioned during the show: Sheep form heart to pay tribute to beloved Aunt Cruella (Disney+)Hamilton (Disney+) Connect with us! Instagram: @awohopesWebsite: worldofhopes.com

This week we discuss how a medal winning Olympian continued to inspire the world by auctioning off a prized possession for a family in need. Welcome to a World of Hopes! Mentioned during the show: Olympian Auctions Silver Medal for Infant The Chair (Trailer)The Chair (Netflix)Zack to the Future Podcast Connect with us! Instagram: @awohopesWebsite: worldofhopes.com

This week we discuss how a Humpback Whale was able to provide a diver with a once in a lifetime experience. Welcome to a World of Hopes! Mentioned during the show: Whale gives woman experience of a lifetime Down to Earth with Zac Efron (Netflix)Honey, I Shrunk the Kids (Disney+) Connect with us! Instagram: @awohopesWebsite: worldofhopes.com

This week we discuss how a giant beach ball was able to bring a community together and enshrine a new Summer tradition. Welcome to a World of Hopes! Mentioned during the show: Wisconsin town falls in love with a beach ball Behind the Attraction (Disney+)Late Night (Amazon) Connect with us! Instagram: @awohopesWebsite: worldofhopes.com

This week we discuss how an influencer was able to overfill the tip jar of a passionate airport pianist. Welcome to a World of Hopes! Mentioned during the show: Piano Player Receives $61k tip (Washington Post)Tonee the Piano Man (Instagram)Carlos Whittaker (Instagram)Human Hope Podcast Episode 21 Midnight in Paris (Amazon)The DoomBuggies Podcast Connect with us! Instagram: @awohopesWebsite: worldofhopes.com

This week we discuss how one man scaled England's highest peaks to bring back inspiration and community to his fellow amputees. Welcome to a World of Hopes! Mentioned during the show: Amputee climbs England's highest peaks Loki (Disney+)Words on Bathroom Walls (Amazon) Connect with us! Instagram: @awohopesWebsite: worldofhopes.com

This week we discuss how an unexpected kidney donor granted new life for a family in need. Welcome to a World of Hopes! Mentioned during the show: Bride donates kidney to Groom's Ex-Wife Luca (Disney+)The Rocketeer (Disney+) Connect with us! Instagram: @awohopesWebsite: worldofhopes.com