CIA: Contagious Influencers of America30 Jul

What If Your Dream Isn't Dead - Just Delayed? (HOPE DARST)

Feeling like your window of opportunity has passed? Let Hope Darst's story be your encouragement to never give up.

Hope signed her first record deal at 39, after two decades as a wife, mom, and worship leader at her church in Nashville. In this candid conversation with host David Sams, Hope traces the whole arc: a desperate move to Nashville at 19 that led to a life-altering encounter with God, years of odd jobs, a chance demo burned onto a CD that landed her a gig singing backup for Natalie Grant, and finally the breakout of her signature song "Peace Be Still" — a song she almost never recorded. Along the way, Hope opens up with striking honesty about depression, an eating disorder, postpartum struggles, and her long journey toward healing her relationship with food and self-worth.

Since this interview, Hope's beautiful story has only continued to unfold. Her latest release, the live worship album In the Mighty Name (April 2026), marks a return to her roots as a worship leader, featuring the single "Mighty Name of Jesus" alongside fan favorites like "You Can," "The Blood of Jesus," and her rendition of "Give Me Jesus (Upper Room)." Meanwhile the song that made her an overnight sensation, "Peace Be Still," has now surpassed 50 million streams and earned RIAA Gold certification.

Tune in for a conversation that proves God's timing is always worth the wait. This episode first aired January 2024.

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