The Wondrous Story
Ranch Hope’s The Wondrous Story has been on the air since 1956. Ranch Hope is a nonprofit organization in Alloway, New Jersey with a mission of fostering environments that transform lives empowered through Christ-centered love and compassion. Hear what’s happening at the Ranch, meet staff and youth, and stay in the know about ways to get involved and support our mission in our daily 2-minute podcast.
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Episodes
Saturday Nov 15, 2025
Saturday Nov 15, 2025
Since 1956, The Wondrous Story has shared hope and inspiration with listeners around the world. Each episode is hosted by John Salvatore, Director of Marketing & Communications at Ranch Hope.
This week on The Wondrous Story, our guest is Roger Garrison, Director of Youth and Adult Ministry at Ranch Hope. Roger joins us to reflect on National Grief Awareness Day, held last month at Camp Edge, and to share some of the meaningful experiences Ranch Hope youth had during this special day of reflection and healing.
Tune in for an uplifting conversation about growth, community, and the many ways Ranch Hope is helping young people thrive! Special thanks to Angelic Health Hospice Care for making this day possible.
Saturday Nov 08, 2025
Saturday Nov 08, 2025
Since 1956, The Wondrous Story has shared hope and inspiration with listeners around the world. Each episode is hosted by John Salvatore, Director of Marketing & Communications at Ranch Hope.
This week on The Wondrous Story, our guest is Howard Hirsch, Development Director at Ranch Hope, who joins us to recap the Forever in Blue Jeans Gala held last week. Together, we reflect on the evening’s highlights, the inspiring moments shared, and the incredible generosity of our Ranch Hope community.
Tune in for a joyful conversation celebrating hope, gratitude, and the lasting impact of coming together to support life-changing experiences at Ranch Hope!
Saturday Nov 01, 2025
Saturday Nov 01, 2025
Since 1956, The Wondrous Story has shared hope and inspiration with listeners around the world. Each episode is hosted by John Salvatore, Director of Marketing & Communications at Ranch Hope.
This week on The Wondrous Story, our guest is Howard Hirsch, Development Director at Ranch Hope, who joins us to recap the Forever in Blue Jeans Gala held last week. Together, we reflect on the evening’s highlights, the inspiring moments shared, and the incredible generosity of our Ranch Hope community.
Tune in for a joyful conversation celebrating hope, gratitude, and the lasting impact of coming together to support life-changing experiences at Ranch Hope!
Saturday Oct 25, 2025
Saturday Oct 25, 2025
Since 1956, The Wondrous Story has shared hope and inspiration with listeners around the world. Each episode is hosted by John Salvatore, Director of Marketing & Communications at Ranch Hope.
This week on The Wondrous Story, our guest is Roger Garrison, Director of Youth and Adult Ministry at Ranch Hope, who joins us to recap the exciting Goliathon event, share stories about some Ranch Hope alumni, and talk about the creativity and community spirit behind the Ranch Hope scarecrow currently on display in downtown Woodstown.
Tune in for a heartfelt conversation about faith, fellowship, and the enduring impact of the Ranch Hope community!
Saturday Oct 18, 2025
Saturday Oct 18, 2025
Since 1956, The Wondrous Story has shared hope and inspiration with listeners around the world. Each episode is hosted by John Salvatore, Director of Marketing & Communications at Ranch Hope.
This week on The Wondrous Story, our guest is Olivia Lane, a country and Christian music artist who will be performing at Ranch Hope’s Forever in Blue Jeans Gala on October 23 at The Grove at Centerton. Olivia shares about her passion for music, her powerful Atheist to Amen faith journey, and why she’s excited to take the stage for this special evening in support of Ranch Hope.
Tune in for an uplifting conversation about music, faith, and the life-changing hope that brings people together! Update: Since recording this interview, gala tickets have been sold out!
Saturday Oct 11, 2025
Saturday Oct 11, 2025
Since 1956, The Wondrous Story has shared hope and inspiration with listeners around the world. Each episode is hosted by John Salvatore, Director of Marketing & Communications at Ranch Hope.
This week on The Wondrous Story, our guest is Roger Garrison, Director of Youth and Adult Ministry at Ranch Hope, who joins us to recap the exciting Goliathon event, share stories about some Ranch Hope alumni, and talk about the creativity and community spirit behind the Ranch Hope scarecrow currently on display in downtown Woodstown.
Tune in for a heartfelt conversation about faith, fellowship, and the enduring impact of the Ranch Hope community!
Saturday Oct 04, 2025
Saturday Oct 04, 2025
Since 1956, The Wondrous Story has shared hope and inspiration with listeners around the world. Each episode is hosted by John Salvatore, Director of Marketing & Communications at Ranch Hope.
This week on The Wondrous Story, our guest is Olivia Lane, a country and Christian music artist who will be performing at Ranch Hope’s Forever in Blue Jeans Gala on October 23 at The Grove at Centerton. Olivia shares about her passion for music, her powerful Atheist to Amen faith journey, and why she’s excited to take the stage for this special evening in support of Ranch Hope.
Tune in for an uplifting conversation about music, faith, and the life-changing hope that brings people together! Update: Since recording this interview, gala tickets have been sold out!
Saturday Sep 27, 2025
Saturday Sep 27, 2025
Since 1956, The Wondrous Story has shared hope and inspiration with listeners around the world. Each episode is hosted by John Salvatore, Director of Marketing & Communications at Ranch Hope.
This week on The Wondrous Story, our guest is Olivia Lane, a country and Christian music artist who will be performing at Ranch Hope’s Forever in Blue Jeans Gala on October 23 at The Grove at Centerton. Olivia shares about her passion for music, her powerful Atheist to Amen faith journey, and why she’s excited to take the stage for this special evening in support of Ranch Hope.
Tune in for an uplifting conversation about music, faith, and the life-changing hope that brings people together!
Saturday Sep 20, 2025
Saturday Sep 20, 2025
Since 1956, The Wondrous Story has shared hope and inspiration with listeners around the world. Each episode is hosted by John Salvatore, Director of Marketing & Communications at Ranch Hope.
This week on The Wondrous Story, our guest is Roger Garrison, Director of Youth and Adult Ministry at Ranch Hope. Roger joins us to reflect on National Grief Awareness Day, held last month at Camp Edge, and to share some of the meaningful experiences Ranch Hope youth had during this special day of reflection and healing.
Tune in for an uplifting conversation about growth, community, and the many ways Ranch Hope is helping young people thrive! Special thanks to Angelic Health Hospice Care for making this day possible.
Saturday Sep 13, 2025
Saturday Sep 13, 2025
Since 1956, The Wondrous Story has shared hope and inspiration with listeners around the world. Each episode is hosted by John Salvatore, Director of Marketing & Communications at Ranch Hope.
This week on The Wondrous Story, our guest is Roger Garrison, Director of Youth and Adult Ministry at Ranch Hope. Roger joins us to share an update on the Ranch Hope Community Garden, also known as "R-Garden," and reflect on how this year’s season went.
We’ll also look ahead to some exciting fall activities for our youth, including the start of flag football season and the upcoming Goliathon event.
Tune in for an uplifting conversation about growth, community, and the many ways Ranch Hope is helping young people thrive!