40 Years of Hope

Molly Helmstetter

Welcome to 40 Years of Hope, a limited-series, five episode conversation podcast from New Hope Ministries, featuring a decade by decade (and beyond) discussion about New Hope's first 40 years. Hosted by current Executive Director Eric Saunders, with founding board member Marian Musser and long-time staff caseworker Linda DeCroes. Join us on a walk through New Hope's history of HOPE in south central Pennsylvania.





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Episode 5: We're Not Done Yet
16-11-2023
Episode 5: We're Not Done Yet
Welcome to the fifth and final episode of our special podcast and video series! We've been walking down memory lane of New Hope Ministries' first 40 years, hosted by 2023's current Executive Director Eric Saunders and joined by founding board member Marian Musser and founding staff caseworker Linda DeCroes. This final episode focuses on how the COVID-19 pandemic impacted our work in the community, and what's next for New Hope as we continue to share Christ's love through our mission and vision.To watch this episode, visit New Hope's YouTube channel, NewHopeMinistriesPA.
Episode 5: We're Not Done Yet
16-11-2023
Episode 5: We're Not Done Yet
Welcome to the fifth and final episode of our special podcast and video series! We've been walking down memory lane of New Hope Ministries' first 40 years, hosted by 2023's current Executive Director Eric Saunders and joined by founding board member Marian Musser and founding staff caseworker Linda DeCroes. This final episode focuses on how the COVID-19 pandemic impacted our work in the community, and what's next for New Hope as we continue to share Christ's love through our mission and vision.To watch this episode, visit New Hope's YouTube channel, NewHopeMinistriesPA.
Episode 4: If it hadn't been for New Hope...
09-11-2023
Episode 4: If it hadn't been for New Hope...
Welcome to the fourth episode of our special podcast and video series! We're walking down memory lane of New Hope Ministries' first 40 years, hosted by 2023's current Executive Director Eric Saunders and joined by founding board member Marian Musser and founding staff caseworker Linda DeCroes. This fourth episode focuses on continued invitations into new communities and stories shared about the impact of our work.To watch this episode, visit New Hope's YouTube channel, NewHopeMinistriesPA.
Episode 3: Change is in the Air
02-11-2023
Episode 3: Change is in the Air
Welcome to the third episode of our special podcast and video series! We're walking down memory lane of New Hope Ministries' first 40 years, hosted by 2023's current Executive Director Eric Saunders and joined by founding board member Marian Musser and founding staff caseworker Linda DeCroes. This third episode focuses on the time when Eric joined the ministry, impact during the 2008 recession, and change.To watch this episode, visit New Hope's YouTube channel, NewHopeMinistriesPA.
Episode 2: Best Kept Secret
26-10-2023
Episode 2: Best Kept Secret
Welcome to the second episode of our special podcast and video series! We're walking down memory lane of New Hope Ministries' first 40 years, hosted by 2023's current Executive Director Eric Saunders and joined by founding board member Marian Musser and founding staff caseworker Linda DeCroes. This second episode focuses on New Hope's early efforts to meet the needs and grow its programs beyond crisis.To watch this episode, visit New Hope's YouTube channel, NewHopeMinistriesPA.
Episode 1: A New Hope
19-10-2023
Episode 1: A New Hope
Welcome to our first episode of our first podcast and video series! We're walking down memory lane of New Hope Ministries' first 40 years over the next five episodes, hosted by 2023's current Executive Director Eric Saunders and joined by founding board member Marian Musser and founding staff caseworker Linda DeCroes, decade by decade. This first episode focuses on why and how New Hope was formed in the early 1980s, and the conversation centers around the first 10 years.To watch this episode, visit New Hope's YouTube channel, NewHopeMinistriesPA.