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Shadow of Hope
Pleasant Run Productions
10 episodes
6 months ago

This series explores the history of the People of Hope, a Catholic Covenant Community. At its peak in the 1980s, the People of Hope would take over a parish, clash with the residents of Berkeley Heights, New Jersey and build the suburban equivalent of a compound. 


Over eight episodes, host Karen Ann Coburn tries to find out what led regular people - her neighbors, her classmates, her friends - to commit their lives to this secretive group. In the process, she reveals the truth about life inside a Covenant Community and ponders the question, what price are we willing to pay to belong to something bigger than ourselves?  



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This series explores the history of the People of Hope, a Catholic Covenant Community. At its peak in the 1980s, the People of Hope would take over a parish, clash with the residents of Berkeley Heights, New Jersey and build the suburban equivalent of a compound. 


Over eight episodes, host Karen Ann Coburn tries to find out what led regular people - her neighbors, her classmates, her friends - to commit their lives to this secretive group. In the process, she reveals the truth about life inside a Covenant Community and ponders the question, what price are we willing to pay to belong to something bigger than ourselves?  



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Episodes (10/10)
Shadow of Hope
Episode 8 – This Little Light of Mine
Gregory Floyd, a former Head Coordinator of People of Hope, responds to allegations of child sexual abuse within the Community. The nature of high control groups is discussed. Tom Morris and others share how they healed after leaving the People of Hope.

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5 months ago
55 minutes 9 seconds

Shadow of Hope
Episode 7 – Letters
By the early 1990’s, many People of Hope members are disillusioned with the group and begin to pull away. Tom Morris starts a support group for others who are questioning the Community.

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5 months ago
47 minutes 5 seconds

Shadow of Hope
Episode 6 – Formation
Community members’ lives are increasingly controlled through demands on time, strict rules on behavior and speech, and isolation from the outside world. No one feels the pressure more than the students at the community run school. Tom Morris makes a devastating discovery.

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5 months ago
44 minutes 8 seconds

Shadow of Hope
Episode 5 – The Street
The People of Hope builds its own housing development in rural Warren Township. The community becomes increasingly repressive, and some young adults rebel.

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6 months ago
48 minutes 52 seconds

Shadow of Hope
Episode 4 – The Bulwark
Residents of Berkeley Heights revolt against what they believe is a takeover of their town and the Archbishop of Newark is forced to act. 

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6 months ago
43 minutes 14 seconds

Shadow of Hope
Episode 3 – Hopies
People of Hope encourages its 1,000 members to move to the quiet town of Berkeley Heights, NJ where they clash with local residents. Father Ferry leaves mysteriously and Bob Gallic takes over.

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6 months ago
38 minutes 42 seconds

Shadow of Hope
Episode 2 – What is this War?
The People of Hope becomes a Covenant Community and a branch of The Word of God in Ann Arbor Michigan. Members are instructed to prepare for war. Tom Morris gets married.

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6 months ago
38 minutes 44 seconds

Shadow of Hope
Episode 1 — It’s Caught, Not Taught
Newark NJ priest Father Jim Ferry founds The People of Hope and former stockbroker Bob Gallic becomes its Senior Head Coordinator. Tom Morris is one of the first to join, and he recounts the historic “Jesus ‘78” rally at Giant’s stadium.

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6 months ago
42 minutes 13 seconds

Shadow of Hope
Trailer

People of Hope is a Catholic Covenant Community that grew to prominence in 1980s suburban New Jersey. Some speculate that it was the inspiration for Margaret Atwood’s “A Handmaid’s Tale.” Host Karen Ann Coburn returns to her hometown to uncover the truth about this secretive group.  


Coming September 22, 2024. New episodes every Sunday morning.



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7 months ago
3 minutes 25 seconds

Shadow of Hope
Introducing "Shadow of Hope"



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7 months ago
44 seconds

Shadow of Hope

This series explores the history of the People of Hope, a Catholic Covenant Community. At its peak in the 1980s, the People of Hope would take over a parish, clash with the residents of Berkeley Heights, New Jersey and build the suburban equivalent of a compound. 


Over eight episodes, host Karen Ann Coburn tries to find out what led regular people - her neighbors, her classmates, her friends - to commit their lives to this secretive group. In the process, she reveals the truth about life inside a Covenant Community and ponders the question, what price are we willing to pay to belong to something bigger than ourselves?  



Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.