Rico Hill, Senior Producer for Hope Channel International, shares his journey from a successful Hollywood career at MTV, Nickelodeon, and Cartoon Network to Christian media ministry. He reflects on how God used dark seasons, answered prayer, and called him to be a light in difficult workplaces. The conversation closes with an encouragement for believers still in the marketplace.
In this episode of Let's Pray, Season sits down with Rico Hill, Head of Development for Hope Studios and Senior Producer for Hope Channel International, to trace the remarkable journey that brought him from Hollywood to Christian media. Rico describes years working at MTV, Nickelodeon, and Cartoon Network, where material success left him with a sense of "starving on a full stomach." He shares how God orchestrated a difficult transfer to Turner Broadcasting in Atlanta, using a dark and morally challenging environment to loosen his grip on the industry and redirect his calling.
Rico recounts specific moments where prayer shaped his decisions: seeking God before accepting a promotion, refusing to produce a show about ghosts despite professional pressure, and walking prayer circuits through the Cartoon Network offices each morning. These stories illustrate a deepening trust in God's voice and a growing understanding that calling and assignment are distinct. A fellow Christian colleague's unexpected word that Rico was "an itinerant preacher" in the building confirmed what God was already doing.
The episode culminates in a direct encouragement to believers still working in secular environments, urging them to see themselves as "superheroes for Jesus," carrying the power of Christ beneath ordinary clothes.
Justin Woods, a long-time Hope Channel team member, shares his remarkable journey of waiting on God through years of unanswered prayer. From a dinosaur dig in Texas to a surprise call to India, Justin recounts how bold, specific prayers led to unexpected doors, a career in Christian media, and a family he never imagined he would find in Maryland.
In this episode of Let's Pray, Ruthie Reeves shares her personal journey from a faith-filled Kansas upbringing through a serious situation in her teen years, into a place where scripture promises and prayer carried her through. The conversation turns practical, exploring how to "claim the promises" of God's word, with a concrete example of applying James's wisdom promise during high-stakes academic testing. The episode closes with two heartfelt prayers: one for those needing to apply God's word, and one for those longing for a trusted Christian friendship.
Pastor Shawn Boonstra joins the Let's Pray program to share his personal journey from a rebellious youth to a television evangelist, tracing how prayer shaped every turning point in his life. He discusses the importance of building a genuine relationship with God rather than treating prayer as a wish list, drawing on Matthew 6 and his own experiences in public evangelism. The episode closes with a heartfelt prayer for anyone hesitant to take a step of faith toward Jesus.
In this heartfelt conversation on Let's Pray, Season and guest Tom Luttrell, a psychologist and educator, share candid reflections on their personal prayer journeys. Tom recalls early skepticism, transformative answered prayers, and the grief of unanswered ones, while both explore what it means to pray authentically rather than perfectly. The episode closes with two warm, sincere prayers for listeners who feel disconnected from or uncertain about prayer.
Ivan Omania sits down with Season to discuss the nature and power of prayer. Drawing from his experience as a pastor's kid, a young pastor, and a hospital chaplain, Ivan shares how prayer evolved from a childhood checklist into a vital lifeline. The episode closes with a heartfelt bilingual prayer for Venezuela following the recent earthquakes.
Rico Hill, Senior Producer for Hope Channel International, shares his journey from a successful Hollywood career at MTV, Nickelodeon, and Cartoon Network to Christian media ministry. He reflects on how God used dark seasons, answered prayer, and called him to be a light in difficult workplaces. The conversation closes with an encouragement for believers still in the marketplace.
Gladys Guerrero, joins Season to share her ongoing journey with a brain tumor diagnosed in 2013 and surgically treated in 2018. She speaks candidly about fear, faith, and the "even if" outlook of the three Hebrew boys from the book of Daniel. The episode closes with heartfelt prayer for Gladys, her upcoming medical appointment, and all viewers facing uncertain diagnoses.
So often we pray for our desire, but what about God’s? We will tackle this question and more, as we bring you another episode of Let’s Pray.
Is it strange to think that pain has a purpose? We will talk about this during our program tonight. Join us with your prayer requests and praise reports, we are here for you.
Are we looking to other things to satisfy our needs? If that is the case, we are heading for a big disappointment. Let us all put our trust in Him, the only source of true fulfillment.
On this new episode of Let’s Pray Live, we will ponder a difficult question: Do struggles come from God? Let’s find the answer, and let’s pray together.
We’ve heard it said, let faith have its work. Let’s unfold this idea on this episode of Let’s Pray.