Episode Details

Today's episode features Gloria Umanah—spoken-word artist, visionary of Hope Booth, and founder of The Ex-Nihilo Collective. Grant Skeldon, THINQ Next Gen Director, interviews Gloria about her story and the hope she found in the midst of depression. Gloria reminds us of the power of community in a lonely world and the truth that every person with a pulse has a purpose. If you've wrestled with hopelessness or simply need encouragement to keep going, this episode will point you back to the life-giving hope found in Jesus.

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