Hope with Danny

The Power of Hope Featuring Pat Allan

In this episode, Pat Allan joins Danny and they discuss how the positive influences in Pat’s life lead him to be a hopeful person. His hope kept him focused and led him to bring hope to others.

Unveiling Hope in Athens

Join us today for the most recent Hope with Danny Episode! This episode features a special guest, Paul Chambers. Paul, an Athens native, shares his story as well as the story of his father, Dwain Chambers, the former mayor of Athens. Danny and Paul discuss hope and the impact both Paul and his father have had on the city of Athens.

Hope in Athletics Featuring Bill Hartman

Join us for this month’s Hope with Danny Episode featuring Bill Hartman! Bill discusses his career in sports journalism and the hope he has found in athletics. Listen now to hear more!

Spreading Joy with Balloons Featuring: Maxine and Bob Burton

Listen to hear about how Maxine and Bob Burton started their business, burton + BURTON, and how it has grown throughout the years. Their story is inspiring as they started their balloon business when it was a brand new industry and have watched the industry grow and were able to be part of that change. Their balloons bring people joy and share happiness throughout the country. Listen to hear more of Maxine and Bob’s story and the evolution of burton + BURTON.

Faith and Athletics Featuring: Dicky Clark

Join us for this month's episode featuring Dicky Clark. Dicky discusses his time as a UGA athlete, coach, and then his time as the State Director of FCA, Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Listen to learn more about Dicky’s experience and the impact that FCA has on students, coaches, and the community through athletics.

Cornerstone Church Athens

Tune in to this month’s Hope with Danny episode! This episode features the lead pastor, Scott Sheppard, of Cornerstone Church Athens. Listen to hear more about the vision of Cornerstone Church and the Hope that they have spread to the community of Athens, Georgia

Athens-Oconee YoungLife

In this month's episode, Danny Daniel's cousin, Sydney Epting joins him to talk about YoungLife. Sydney is a director of YoungLife in Athens, Georgia, a nondenominational Christian organization for middle and high school. She shares about YoungLife's mission, her involvement and how it has shaped her life. Listen here to hear her story!

Faith and Football

In this month's episode, Jerry Varnadoe, pastor in Athens, Georgia, rejoins host Danny Daniel. Jerry talks about his early life and growing up in Valdosta, Georgia and later attending the University of Georgia. As a preferred football walk-on at UGA, Jerry shares about playing and the hope Coach Vince Dooley brought to the team. He also talks about the tragedy he faced during his lifetime and how hope helped him in this time of sorrow.

Ed Perry: Politician Turned Farmer

This month's episode features Ed Perry, former politician and senator in the state legislature, from Nashville, Georgia. Perry shares about being in the winery business and re-entering the political world and the people that impacted his life along the way. Listen now to hear more of Ed's story!

Past, present, and future: Discovering ancestral history

Bryan Shaw, creator of the Berrien County Historical Museum and Archives in Nashville, Georgia, joins host Danny Daniel to discuss his move to Georgia. Shaw shares his story of how his ancestral history has impacted his career and the museum. Listen here for his full story!

Darlington School

Camp Southern Ground

Mike Dobbs, president and CEO of Camp Southern Ground, joins us for this week’s episode where he discusses the programs that this camp offers. The mission of Camp Southern Ground is to help individuals identify their strengths and magnify them so that they can impact the world. Listen to here more about the impact that the camp has on children, veterans, and their families.

Athens Area Community Foundation

In this week’s episode, we talk to Sarah McKinney, the CEO, and president of Athens Area Community Foundation. Sarah discusses the mission of the foundation and how it makes an impact on the lives of people in the community. Athens Area Community Foundation’s mission is “to help passionate donors create dynamic legacies, foster strategic philanthropy, and shape effective responses to community needs through collaboration.” Listen to hear more about how the foundation seeks opportunity and le...

UGA Small Business Development Center

This week’s episode features David Stob of Small Business Development Center UGA. David discusses how the UGA Small Business Development Center Athens Campus is part of the University of Georgia’s Public Service Outreach Division and how they work to consult small businesses as one of the “Best Kept Secrets in Georgia.”

Oconee Chamber of Commerce

1:45 The mission of Oconee Chamber of Commerce  3:35 Experience of how I got involved  5:18 How to deal with Covid 8:50 How to connect businesses  14:25 Benefits to join the chamber  22:10 Impact to College  24:30 Major upcoming events

Athens Area Chamber of Commerce

1:00 Dave’s Journey to be involved the chamber 2:55 How Covid impact the chamber  8:15 Structure- 5 area of folk  12:30 Public policy based on human 15:20 Members of the chamber and “Networking” 19:00 Program about Jobs in Athens 23:20 Long term vision of the chamber

Waffles on Wheels

3:20 How did the idea on wheels come to be 5:10 Difference between food trailer and food truck 6:10 Why chicken and waffle 8:50 Food truck from New York to Georgia 17:45 The dream for Somewhere Waffle 19:30 Selling waffle in UGA 23:00 Put hope to keep the wheels moving 

Beauty Becomes You

3:00 What does BBY do? How to serve women? 8:00 Mission/Objectives- STOP Social Isolation  9:00 History of BBY- How it started/How father impacted to Alison 18:00 Clinics/Charity 22:00 Impact to people 24:00 Volunteer & Teen Board

A Musician's Journey

3:30 Background/Family members  6:30 Attend school to acquire professional musical training 9:30 Journey as an artist - Origin/Experiences/Gigs in Athens 16:20 Tragedy about cancer and beating it 24:10 New Music come out in music city

Downtown Ministries - Featuring Cary Rivers

3:30 History of Downtown Ministries  8:30 Mission and Vision Statement of Downtown Ministries 10:00 Downtown Academy  15:00 Our Staff 20:00 Downtown Life  21:00 How and who we serve for community  25:00 Daily Bread Community Kitchen

The United Way of NorthEast Georgia - Featuring Alison Alwes & Kay Keller

The United Way of Northeast Georgia motivates and mobilizes resources to meet the highest priority needs of the individuals and families living in Northeast Georgia. Our guest, Alison (Geist) Alwes and Kay Keller explained how they improve education, economic and health opportunities for everyone. By building capacity, facilitating relationships and investing in impact, they address the most pressing needs in the community.

City of Hope Athens - Featuring: Geoff Rushing

City of Hope Athens is a nonprofit ministry that serves those who are so often overlooked and ignored in our local community. Geoff Rushing served as the Administrative Pastor at Grace Fellowship in Oconee County and helped develop and coordinate several ministries at the church. Geoff Rushing talks about how his organization brings hope to those who feel there is no way up or out and how it provides relief to the needy and homeless.

Preventing Child Abuse - Featuring: Sallie Starrett

Please join us in listening to Sallie Starrett speak about Brightpaths and the incredible work they do in our community! Brightpaths is a non-profit organization that is dedicated to preventing child abuse by educating, supporting, and raising awareness. Sallie gives great detail on the statistics of child abuse and ways to help prevent it from happening!

Books for Keeps - Featuring: Leslie Hale

Books for Keeps has distributed more than 750,000 books to several different students, families, and non-profit organizations in the Athens community and beyond. Leslie Hale discusses her role at Books for Keeps and how important it is to have books in children's lives.

Athens YMCA - Featuring: Shae Wilson

Athens YMCA is a Christian organization that provides a plethora of activities for kids and families in the Athens area. Please join us in listening to our conversation about the history of Athens YMCA and the impact the organization has had on her life.

Strategies for Cultivating Hope - Featuring: Jacqueline S. Mattis

Danny Daniel discusses "Five Strategies for Cultivating Hope This Year", an article written by Jacqueline S. Mattis. In this article, Mattis discusses different strategies on how to have a hopeful outlook on life. Our host, Danny, walks us through these strategies and offers his great advice.

UGA Miracle - Featuring: Annaclaire Acosta

Annaclaire Acosta is the executive director of UGA Miracle, whose mission is to raise money and spread awareness about Children's Healthcare of Atlanta and their Miracle families. Annaclaire discusses her purpose and how fortunate she is to work with such an incredible organization.

Alumni Cookie Dough - Featuring: Jennifer Dollander

Although Jennifer Dollander had a setback due to her congenital heart defect, she did not let that stop her from pursuing her career. Alumni Cookie Dough specializes in serving homemade, gourmet, safe to eat, and bakeable cookie dough, along with ice cream. She has been successful with opening several locations and giving back every month to her community.

Athens Community Council on Aging- Featuring: Eve Anthony

Athens Community Council on Aging's, Eve Anthony speaks about the services that the council provides such as food, transportation, and other opportunities that are offered for meaningful engagement for older adults in our community. During the COVID-19 pandemic, ACCA was able to provide food and other necessities that the older adults needed.

Mentorship at its Finest- Featuring: Zac Hendrix

Zac Hendrix discusses his experience at The University of Georgia and his experience mentoring Taeden Johnson.

Athens Y Camps Director- Featuring: Ed Schaefer

Athens Y Camp is a Christian-based camp that provides a safe atmosphere for young boys and girls to engage in different physical and social activities. Ed Schaefer goes into detail about the important aspects of the camp, his important role, and how it instills hope in kids all over Georgia.

Making Hope Happen Book Review: Hosted By Danny Daniel

Danny reviews Shane J. Lopez's, Making Hope Happen. Along with Danny's hopeful advice, we are able to get insight into the different methods that create hope in people's lives.

Complexities of an Author- Featuring: Amber Player

With the passion for writing and teaching, Amber Player used these passions to fuel her future career in becoming a published author and a high school English teacher. She believes that through hope and doing what you love, you will be able to live a fulfilling life of happiness.

Putting Others First- Featuring: Greg Vandagriff

Greg Vandagriff walks us through his difficult childhood and how he became a helpful hand for others. He used his past experiences to teach him how to be an amazing football coach and father.

The Journey of a Georgia Football Player- Featuring: Adam Anderson

Adam Anderson, #19 Georgia football player, discusses the life of having hardships before his football career. Despite his struggles with bankruptcy, speech impediments, and familial deaths throughout his entire juvenile life, he is able to see a bright future ahead of him. He has hopes of getting a degree in real estate and getting drafted for the NFL.

To Shining a Light for Others - Featuring: Kelsey Carter

Kelsey Carter’s brother, Cole, passed away due to his diagnosis of cancer. This tragic event taught Kelsey to never give up and that blessings can come from tragedies. Camp Cole is a camp that gives kids with disabilities an experience like none other.

A Message of Hope - Featuring: Sean Seay

Sean Seay, the Lead Pastor of Athens Church, gives a message of Hope. Although America is a wonderful place, it has its tough times, so we should look to Jesus for eternal hope.

Lydia's Place of Hope - Featuring: April Farlow

Women's Leadership - Featuring: Coach Joni Taylor

Success Through Pies: Featuring Amanda Wilbanks

Amanda Wilbanks built her business, Southern Baked Pie Company, from the ground up.

Landing on your Feet: Featuring Thomas Beusse

The University of Georgia Graduate and Lobbyist, Thomas Beusse, joins Danny to discuss his journey from the Navy to Lobbying and how he stays positive despite any odds.

Hope and Exercise: Featuring Jeanne Heaton & Jolin Conine

Jeanne Heaton and Jolin Conine of Fuel Hot Yoga join us to discuss how to stay hopeful through trials and tribulations using physical exercise.

Fighting Hunger: Featuring Danah Craft

Danah Craft, of the Georgia Food Bank Association catches up with Danny regarding how she is working to bring hope and fight hunger through the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Helping Others: Featuring Steve Middlebrooks

You will hear from Steve Middlebrooks today! To others, he may just be good for selling cars, but today we dive deep into his story! We discuss how he uses his cars to help others, and how he gained success through an undying sense of work ethic.

Finding Unconditional Love: Featuring Bobby Joiner

This week we have minister and songwriter, Bobby Joiner, telling us his story about his journey of finding hope and his unconditional love through music!

The Voice that Guides Us: Featuring Jerry Varnadoe

This week, Danny's longtime friend & Pastor, Jerry Varnadoe tells us his story of how he ventured from lawyer to pastor. Along with how he managed to remain hopeful through loss. He went through ups and downs in his career and also in his personal life.

Curing at the Front Lines: Featuring Amanda Martin

Today we will hear from Amanda Martin, director of inpatient services at Piedmont hospital in Athens, GA. She will tell us about how she led her team through the difficulties the COVID crisis brought, and how she pulled her staff through.

Quick Check In with Danny

Today, our host, Danny, will talk to us about how to see hope in today's world!

HOPE JOURNEY (2021) - Starring Our Host Danny Daniel

This is the Hope with Danny Podcast *Seasonal Special Featured Episode* We will hear from our Host - Danny Daniel - who will give his personal insights into his journey of hope and strives to bring you hope during this holiday season! This episode wants to bring you hope and help you understand the true reasoning behind our mission and vision of beginning this podcast! As the Hope with Danny Team, we hope to keep holiday hopefulness through the rest of 2020 and we wish you all a Happy New Yea...

A Family of Leaders: Featuring Hamilton Holmes

We will hear from Hamilton Holmes, Jr. about his father's brave story of integrating the University of Georgia as the first African American male to ever attend.