Welcome to Hope Springs
by Paul McCusker, Augustine Institute
From the publisher
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.
What Welcome to Hope Springs is recognised for
Hidden gem
Rated 4.75 or better from between 20 and 350 ratings, with at least 15 written reviews — adored by the people who found it, but nowhere near a chart. Kept rare on purpose.
Every distinction here is either computed from the whole catalogue or picked by us and labelled as such. How each one is decided
Good for
Collections Welcome to Hope Springs landed in, based on what its reviews say.
What parents actually say
Medium confidence · 10 detailed reviewsA decent number of detailed reviews to work from. Enough to spot patterns, not enough to be the last word. We summarise the 10 reviews long enough to describe the show, out of 28 in total — one-line raves don't tell you much.
Why parents put it on
The moments it actually gets used for.
- Works for mixed agesTop2
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- “My whole family loves this show.”
- “I review it great for family and all ages I am the son of Keith Little from the Cordial Catholic and I can’t wait for the next season”
What it's about
What comes up when parents describe it.
- Mystery & problem solvingTop4
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- “I loved the mystery and the old man at tree top.”
- “The mysteries are so good!!!”
- Storytelling & adventure3
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- “Story line is interesting and keeps children tuned in.”
- “The storylines and characters are so well developed, and the audio production is great.”
What it feels like
The mood parents describe.
- ExcitingTop2
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- “My 8-year-old daughter listens on the edge of her seat on the way to and from school.”
- “Every episode is exciting.”
Who's actually listening
From the 1 reviews that name a child's age.
- Early elementary (6-8)1
How to read this: each number is how many reviews raised that topic in their own words — not a percentage or a score. Bars compare topics within a box only, so the longest bar is whatever came up most here, marked Top. The dots above show how much evidence we have, not how good the show is.
This summarises what reviewers said. It isn't our verdict, and we don't write reviews ourselves. See exactly how every number is calculated.
Parent reviews (28)
Real reviews from real parents — the ones we gather from public sources link back to where they were written, and the ones written here are marked as such.
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Brooks Family
When is session three coming out ?🥰😍
🎂📧 · Sep 2026
❤️
❤️ youuuuuuuuu!
KrazyApplez · Jul 2026
Very entertaining
Great voices and casting. Story line is interesting and keeps children tuned in. Love how the Catholic faith is taught during different episodes.
enomarsha · Jul 2026
The best
I love this make more soon
God’s girly😇 · Jul 2026
Best!
Shrine of exootise?
Marv_904 · Jun 2026
Sucks
Super corny blud
Elijah Sheeler · Jun 2026
Wonderful Show!
Our entire family LOVES this show and can’t wait for the next season. The storylines and characters are so well developed, and the audio production is great. 10/10
NW_Catholic · Jun 2026
Awsome!
Awsome!!! Dagger of Judas kinda wierd(its cursed!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?), what is the shrine of exatusee? Please get season 3 out soon!!🙏🥺
Kabub9 · Jun 2026
Questions parents ask
How long are Welcome to Hope Springs episodes?
Most episodes run about 25 minutes, so an episode fits comfortably into a school run or a bedtime routine.
Is Welcome to Hope Springs any good?
It holds 4.8 out of 5 from 155 ratings, with 28 written parent reviews, which works out to an A on our scale.
Is Welcome to Hope Springs appropriate for kids?
Welcome to Hope Springs is marked clean, with no explicit content flag. Parents describe it as exciting.
Where can I listen to Welcome to Hope Springs?
Welcome to Hope Springs is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Amazon Music and other podcast apps. It's free to listen to.
Why do parents recommend Welcome to Hope Springs?
The point that comes up most is "works for mixed ages" — mentioned in 2 of the 10 reviews we analysed.
Episodes
22 to play, newest first
Welcome to Hope Springs | Season 3: A Flying Finish
Sep 29, 2026 · 3 min
It’s back to adventure in Hope Springs! Join Jay, Woodward, Rooney and the whole Club Car Club as they unravel the mysteries of Ghost Trains, Missing Gold, and friendship. A brand new season is arriving! Season 3: A Flying Finish premieres October 20, 2026.
S2E9: Runaway
May 17, 2026 · 30 min
Brace is missing! Jay and the Club Car Crew race to find him. The mysteries mount as they’re caught in a rainstorm, and Rooney is told a devastating secret. Stay tuned to the very end for more revelations.
S2E8: Exclamation Points
May 17, 2026 · 28 min
Zach and Ray Sykes get more from their father-son day than they expect—mayhem! Brace gets home, but still looks for his real escape.
S2E7: To Reach out the Hand
May 17, 2026 · 28 min
Jay and Andrew find a helping hand. Woodward and Dante put their hands to prayer. Zach grabs hold of an opportunity. Rooney is surprised by where forgiveness can lead.
S2E6: Mercy
May 17, 2026 · 28 min
Jay, Andrew, and Professor Sheed investigate the ancient dagger, but Zach wants it for himself. Brace looks for an escape, while Rooney wonders if prayer and mercy go hand in hand.
S2E5: Looking for Power
May 17, 2026 · 26 min
Is anything what it seems? Jay discovers another mysterious artifact in Professor Dribble’s Yard. Woodward tries prayer, Dakota is double-crossed, but Rooney runs out of sympathy.
S2E4: Mission Impossumable
May 17, 2026 · 25 min
Jay, Dante, and Woodward deal with an uninvited guest. Zach wants power. Rooney looks for perspective, and Dakota wants a do over. Brace just wants to escape. Even the impossible is possible in Hope Springs.
S2E3: Opportunities
May 17, 2026 · 23 min
New opportunities, new surprises, and new compromises. Rooney is stumped by Jay, Dante, and Woodward. Zach gets revenge—and more. Dakota gets on the mic, and wishes she didn’t.
S2E2: Rocky Roads
May 17, 2026 · 33 min
From Wendell Burton to the Club Car, mysteries are everywhere. Jay and Brace discover more about the thin veil between reality and eternity in Hope Springs. Rooney turns her podcast to prayer, Dakota turns to stardom, and tables keep getting turned.
S2E1: Testing, Testing
May 17, 2026 · 25 min
The artifacts are safe, but new tests are just beginning. Rooney is tested by betrayal. Woodward and Dante are tested by Zach. Meanwhile, Jay and Brace are tested by consequences beyond their control.
Welcome to Hope Springs | Season 2: A Thin Veil
Mar 8, 2026 · 3 min
Season 2: A Thin Veil follows the spiritual and relational journeys of Jay, Rooney, Brace, Woodward, Dante, Zach, and Dakota as they encounter prayer, forgiveness, unexpected opportunities, and an ancient mystery that could impact the lives of everyone it touches.
S1E10: Consequentialities
Mar 8, 2026 · 29 min
The suspense reaches its peak, as Pilfer and his gang race to find the real artifacts. Detective Hall needs Jay’s help. But some shocking encounters throw everything into chaos. Listen to the very end for a sneak peek of season 2, which debuts on May 18th! Learn more about the world of Hope Springs at www.HopeSprings.org. Welcome to Hope Springs is a production of the Augustine Institute. Become a supporter of this podcast at www.AugustineInstitute.org/Mission-Circle.