Stories of Hope
Religion & Spirituality Podcasts
Want to hear some good news and incredible stories of life transformation? Stories of Hope is a podcast produced by The Dream Center in Easley, South Carolina where you will learn about real-life stories connected to our ministry. These stories are so powerful that the redeeming love of Christ is undeniable. Join us and be encouraged...there is HOPE. We are so grateful for the outpouring of support for Stories of Hope. Season 5 of Stories of Hope releases every Thursday!
Visit our website at dreamcenterpc.org for more information.
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Location:
United States
Description:
Want to hear some good news and incredible stories of life transformation? Stories of Hope is a podcast produced by The Dream Center in Easley, South Carolina where you will learn about real-life stories connected to our ministry. These stories are so powerful that the redeeming love of Christ is undeniable. Join us and be encouraged...there is HOPE. We are so grateful for the outpouring of support for Stories of Hope. Season 5 of Stories of Hope releases every Thursday! Visit our website at dreamcenterpc.org for more information. Follow us on Facebook : @dreamcenterpc Follow us on Instagram: @dreamcenterpc
Twitter:
@DreamCenterPC
Language:
English
Contact:
864-644-8885
Website:
http://dreamcenterpc.org/
Email:
trea@dreamcenterpc.org
Episodes
Core Value #6 - Great Things Never Come Easily
8/14/2025
As we get to the end of this season, Brady and Chris have conversation around the reality of great things requiring hard work. Sarah Shupert, our executive assistant, joins us to share how this core value has helped her make it through difficult seasons and hard tasks. This conversation will encourage you to keep going even when things seem hardest. You won't want to miss this episode!
Duration:00:26:54
Core Value #5 - Be Set Apart
8/7/2025
This week Brady and Chris talk about our 5th core value and how we desire to be set apart as an organization. Each person has the opportunity to live in a way that is set apart and this conversation is a great tool in pursuit of that. You won't want to miss!
Duration:00:39:02
Core Value #4 - Our Team Matters
7/31/2025
This week on the podcast, Brady and Chris are joined by Tonya Burris who is our Resale Store Director. Join us as we have conversation around how important each and every person is at The Dream Center. You won't want to miss this episode as it encourages us to see just how vital each person on our teams are!
Duration:00:37:53
Core Value #3 - Our Jobs Are Important
7/24/2025
Episode 3 is here! This week Brady and Chris sit down with Rebecca Dennis and talk why our jobs are so important day in and day out. Rebecca talks to us about how leading the Opportunity Village team through this core value has shaped the culture of both the staff and the residents. You won't want to miss all that is shared on this episode!
Duration:00:42:46
Core Value #2 - People Matter
7/17/2025
On this weeks episode we get to have discussion around our second core value - People Matter. This is has been instrumental to the way our organization views each person and situation that comes to our front door. Brady and Chris are joined by Melissa Vess who models this in great depth in her role on our team. You won't want to miss this conversation!
Duration:00:45:06
Core Value #1 - Jesus First
7/10/2025
Welcome to Season 9! On this episode Brady is joined by Chris Wilson as we have conversations around The Dream Center's core values. Brady and Chris will be joined by different members of our leadership team as we talk through the things that keep our organization focused on Jesus. You won't want to miss this season!
Duration:00:32:07
Marie Bolding
3/27/2025
Duration:00:37:13
Petrina Matonis
3/20/2025
This week, Brady and Sarah talk with Petrina Matonis, a longtime friend of The Dream Center. Petrina shares incredible stories of God answering prayers—both big and small—at The Dream Center and in her personal life. If you are struggling to trust God's promises or just need some encouragement, look no further than this episode!
Duration:00:34:30
Mary Ann Hunter
3/13/2025
On this episode of Stories of Hope, our faithful volunteer Mary Ann shares her powerful testimony of walking through her husband’s battle with cancer. Her unwavering faith and trust in God during this season is truly beautiful and inspiring. Don’t miss this encouraging story!
Duration:00:23:39
Shannon Leatherwood
3/6/2025
This week on Stories of Hope, Brady and Sarah sit down with Shannon, a founder of The Dream Center, as she shares how God’s grace and mercy were revealed to her through discipline. She reminds us that with God, there are no coincidences—everything is on purpose with a purpose! This is truly a unique episode that you do not want to miss!
Duration:00:40:16
Ken Smith
2/27/2025
On this week’s episode of Stories of Hope, Brady and Sarah sit down with Ken Smith, a faithful facilities and Shine volunteer. Join them as Ken talks about how he met the Lord and has experienced God’s faithfulness through his life. Also learning that it is never too late to share the Gospel with someone.
Duration:00:21:50
Robbie Rogers
2/20/2025
On this episode of Stories of Hope, Brady and Sarah talk with Robbie Rogers, a faithful volunteer here at the Dream Center. Her story will bring you to tears as she shares her experience of verbal and emotional abuse—and how she found freedom. She tells of how God has been with her through everything and has never left her side. Today, Robbie and her two boys are living a beautiful life with the Lord. You do not want to miss this!
Duration:00:29:48
Lindsey Winegard
2/13/2025
This week, Sarah and Brady sit down with Lindsey Winegard, a ministry partner of The Dream Center with Ripple of One. Lindsey opens up about her battle with depression, how she navigated difficult seasons, and her unwavering belief that God is still good.Through every challenge, Lindsey has chosen faith over fear—and the joy she carries is a powerful testament to God’s faithfulness. Her story is raw, inspiring, and full of hope—you won’t want to miss it!
Duration:00:28:55
Mary Bess Johnson
2/6/2025
This week, Brady and Sarah chat with Mary Bess Johnson—a teacher, volunteer, and longtime friend of The Dream Center. She shares about the beauty of testimonies and the power of every story when Jesus is at the center. Her life of obedience is one to celebrate and praise the Lord for. You won’t want to miss this episode!
Duration:00:31:35
Julie Caldwell
1/30/2025
On this week's episode of Stories of Hope, Brady and Sarah sit down with Julie Caldwell, one of the original founders of The Dream Center. Julie shares insights into the early days of the organization and how the Lord has brought incredible growth over the years. She also reflects on the growth of her own family, highlighting how God's sovereignty is beautifully demonstrated as her children and grandchildren walk with Him. This is a heartwarming episode you won't want to miss!
Duration:00:24:53
Geri Randall
1/23/2025
This week, the Stories of Hope team sat down with Geri Randall, a longtime volunteer at The Dream Center. Despite many changes, she has remained consistent and faithful—not only to our ministry but, most importantly, to God. This faithfulness is a theme that defines her life. Early on, Geri and her husband experienced God’s love firsthand through a pastor who cared for them deeply. Now, she extends that same love to our resale employees, volunteers, customers, and residential ladies. We are so grateful for Geri and for all the Lord has done, is doing, and will continue to do through her. You won’t want to miss this episode!
Duration:00:25:20
Stories of Hope with Rebecca Dennis
1/16/2025
To kick off Season 8 of Stories of Hope, Brady and Sarah chat with Rebecca Dennis, the Director of Opportunity Village. Rebecca’s story of God’s faithfulness will leave you in awe. He made a promise to her—a promise of blessing and goodness—and He always fulfills His promises. Through small signs and wonders, God reminds her that He will remain faithful even when she falls short. Rebecca’s story reminds us all that God is who He says He is: kind, loving, forgiving, and steadfast. He prepares us for the journey and never leaves us alone. You won’t want to miss this.
Duration:00:58:15
Tanya Mayes
10/24/2024
This week on Stories of Hope, Brady and Sarah sit down with Tonya Mayes, founder of Predestined Outreach. Tonya shares a powerful reminder that the Lord redeems every broken part of our lives, no matter how hopeless things may seem. God’s heart is never to harm us; instead, He longs to pour out His goodness. When we cling to Him, He faithfully carries us through every trial. Tonya’s testimony and words of encouragement are so moving—they just might bring you to tears.
Click this link for more information on Predestined Outreach or learn about how you can get involved - https://www.predestinedoutreach.org/
Duration:00:29:51
Becky Strange
10/17/2024
On this episode of Stories of Hope, Brady and Sarah talk with Becky Strange, a longtime volunteer at The Dream Center Resale Stores. Becky’s story is an inspiring tale of a mother raising her children in a home centered around the Lord. Her heartwarming journey will leave you encouraged and inspired by the goodness of God.
Duration:00:38:20
Tim Sutton
10/3/2024
This week on Stories of Hope, Brady and Sarah chatted with Tim Sutton, a board member at The Dream Center and a pastor at Divine Purpose Outreach Ministry. Tim’s story shows how the love of Jesus can outshine even the darkest seasons of pain. If you have ever struggled to understand how God can take something bad and use it for good, this podcast episode is for you!
Duration:00:36:42