Welcome to Hope Springs is a family audio drama series following the lives and adventures of a few Colorado kids through an unforgettable journey of friendship and faith. It all starts with the grand re-opening of “The Old Depot.” From there, mystery leads to mystery as each answer reveals a deeper question.
Welcome to Hope Springs sparks your curiosity, tickles your funny bone, and encourages middle-school listeners to use their imagination and see more in their daily lives. Told through the lens of the Christian Faith, it’s a perfect recipe for growing the mind and feeding the heart.
Written by award-winning author Paul McCusker and produced by the Augustine Institute, it’s Christian content you can count on.
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Discover more from Paul McCusker and the world of Hope Springs in The Adventures of Nick & Sam series, The Virtue Chronicles series, Gabriel’s Quest, and Small Wonders.
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Welcome to Hope Springs is a family audio drama series written by Paul McCusker and produced by the Augustine Institute. The show follows a group of adventurous friends in the fictional town of Hope Springs, Colorado, as they embark on the journeys of everyday life and encounter extraordinary themes.
Written primarily for kids 10–12, but they’re designed to be enjoyable for listeners of all ages—kids, teens, and families alike.
Welcome to Hope Springs connects Christian themes—like faith, prayer, and virtue into engaging stories of everyday adventures in a way that feels natural. It’s family-friendly entertainment that inspires the imagination.
Set in the mountain town of Hope Springs, the stories follow a close group of friends who spend their days at The Old Depot (a newly restored train station) until an innocent prank sparks a mystery that stretches across the entire town.
Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.
May 18th
Approximately 25 to 35 minutes long.
It’s free with your subscription to Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.
Paul McCusker is an acclaimed American writer and producer, best known for his work on Adventures in Odyssey and Focus on the Family’s Radio Theatre. Throughout his prolific career, Paul has written more than 50 books, 21 plays, and 4 musicals, earning recognition for his creative storytelling and faith-based content.
Continuing his passion for audio drama, Paul has now brought his talents to the Augustine Institute, producing compelling stories that inspire and educate. Paul’s work reflects a lifelong commitment to creating meaningful, faith-centered narratives for audiences of all ages.
Some of his published works include:
The Adventures of Nick & Sam – a first-reader series
The Imagination Station – readers 6-10 years old
Passages- readers 8-12 years old
The Virtue Chronicles – readers aged 10–14 years old
The Trials of Saint Patrick - Adult
Brother Francis: The Barefoot Saint of Assisi - Adult
Blue Christmas - Adult
Last Things - Adult
Catacombs - Adult
Ode to Saint Cecilia - Adult
Small Wonders - part of the Word of Life pre-school curriculum
Gabriel's Quest, as part of the Word of Life elementary school curriculum.
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