Welcome to the Stories of Hope Podcast
Stories of Hope is a podcast hosted by Major Bryce Davies that captures the thoughts and stories of everyday people who triumph over adversity.
Bryce is a Salvation Army officer in Queensland who has over 30 years of experience in community work within the Salvos.
Check out his most recent podcast episodes below. If you would like to listen to older episodes, please check out our podcast channels at the bottom of the page.
Recent Podcasts
Luka-Angel Cairns - Bryce Davies
22 November 2024
Luka-Angel is a vibrant and delightful 17 year old girl. 4 years ago she could not walk 50 meters without risk of a cardiac arrest and had a heart transplant at 13 years of age. Now she dances for 9 hours a week and is full of life. This is her story.
(19:44)
Christian Living Series 16 Social Justice and Christian Living - Bryce Davies
18 November 2024
Vincent Lingiari led a seemingly insignificant strike in 1966 that was a stepping stone to Mabo, the High Court's Native Title decision in 1992. If we let injustice slide by unchecked because if doesn't affect us - we set ourselves up to encounter the same injustice when we are in need ourselves. How we treat the most vulnerable in our society sets the standard for us all and often it is a small step that gets things going.
(04:36)
Dr Malcolm LInsell - Repost - Bryce Davies
15 November 2024
Malcolm Linsell is a plastic surgeon and author, but success has not been easy. His parents were salvo officers and were relatively poor. His journey includes some dark days along with great determination, deep joy and a squashed up trumpet.
(29:25)
Christian Living Series 15 Marriage and Christian Living - Bryce Davies
11 November 2024
The lovely Sue and her very expensive wedding dress. Marriage trends have changed significantly over recent years and there are both positives and negatives in these changes. But being good at committed relationships doesn't just happen, however we organise it, we need genuine capacity to love and be loved.
(05:13)
Jenifer Short rode 1400 km to raise funds for the salvos - Bryce Davies
8 November 2024
Jennifer Short had her challenges as a child but they all served to make her mentally tough and resilient. The Salvos were supportive through her childhood and so she decided to give back by riding from Sydney to Melbourne in a Salvo fundraising event.
(42:53)
Christian Living Series 14 Dating and Courtship from a Christian Perspective - Bryce Davies
4 November 2024
Navigating dating and love is often something we do when we are young and inexperienced. If we do this well we can avoid a world of hurt. The lovely Sue and I dated in our early 20s and it was both wonderful and terrifying. Giving someone your heart is risky and we just don't know what the future holds.
(05:26)
About
The tone, and style, of the Stories of Hope podcast, is chatty and relational. The content touches on life in ways designed to make us think, be challenged, or reaffirm the truths that keep us hopeful in this crazy world.
The Stories of Hope podcast features the following:
- Monday "Nuggets of Truth" - 5 minute reflection or thought.
- Friday "Interview" - 30 minute interview with inspiring people who share their life story.
Bryce's other podcasts
Diesel Dialogue - is a runner podcast where Bryce (also known as "The Diesel") chats away to his buddies about how running has made a difference in their lives.
Trail Tales - Tara Walker is a brain scientist who researches how exercise impacts neuron production in the hippocampus. In this podcast, she and Bryce interview guests and chat together about local trails, community, fitness and the overall physical and mental health benefits of trail running.
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