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Hope in Darkness: The Josh Holt Story

Hope in Darkness: The Josh Holt Story

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American Josh Holt and his Venezuelan wife-to-be Thamy fell in love from three thousand miles apart. Just two weeks after their wedding, there was a knock at their door. In the middle of the night, police from the government of Nicolás Maduro burst into their home and took them captive. Their dream relationship turned into a nightmare. 


From KSL Podcasts, the creators of the hit show Cold, comes Hope in Darkness: The Josh Holt Story. This new 12 part series uncovers the harrowing story of the two years that Josh and Thamy spent inside a notorious Venezuelan prison, punished for crimes they did not commit. From the tireless efforts of their families working to get them home, to the inspiring ways they coped while incarcerated, host Becky Bruce and Josh Holt share this story of devotion, determination, and Hope in Darkness. 


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14 Episodes
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Hope in Darkness premieres May 27th.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Knock at the Door

The Knock at the Door

2020-05-2731:42

Josh Holt, a young man from Utah, finds himself on the wrong side of the law in Venezuela, where he's just arrived to get married and spend his honeymoon. How did this happen to an American citizen?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Thamara

Thamara

2020-05-2732:50

Thamara Holt searches for answers after her husband of just two weeks is arrested. Armed men continue to round people up. After one of the longest days of their lives, Josh and Thamy wind up under interrogation at El Helicoide, an infamous Venezuelan prison. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Venezuela Crisis

The Venezuela Crisis

2020-06-0333:10

Josh and Thamy Holt are forced to wait four days with no answers about what is going on or why they were arrested. What are the political and economic conditions in Venezuela that exacerbated the situation? We bring in two well-known experts on Latin American politics to sort through what is happening. On social: @HopeDarknessPod Facebook, Twitter, Instagram See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Independence Day

Independence Day

2020-06-1026:15

Court date after court date comes and goes without any resolution for the Holt family. Thamy and Josh find themselves stripped of both dignity and basic human rights. At home, July 4th festivities are tinged with news of the Holts’ arrest. On social: @HopeDarknessPod Facebook, Twitter, Instagram See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
El Helicoide

El Helicoide

2020-06-1729:37

We take a closer look at El Helicoide itself and how it serves as a metaphor for the chaos in Venezuela. The first of several health crises to strike Josh Holt leaves him struggling, helpless and alone. A fellow inmate offers more context and perspective.   On social: @HopeDarknessPod Facebook, Twitter, Instagram See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Paging Mama Bear

Paging Mama Bear

2020-06-2424:17

Back home in the US, Josh's mom, Laurie Holt, is busily making her voice heard from West Jordan to Washington, D.C. A smuggled cell phone becomes Josh's lifeline to his family.   On social: @HopeDarknessPod Facebook, Twitter, Instagram See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Working the System

Working the System

2020-07-0131:44

Josh and Thamy Holt continue to learn how to navigate life in a corrupt dictatorship – from which guards to bribe and how, to how to get along with their fellow inmates. New connections with cellmates provide new opportunities.    On social: @HopeDarknessPod Facebook, Twitter, Instagram See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Marian & Nathalia

Marian & Nathalia

2020-07-0829:17

The Holts work to get Thamy's daughters to the US. Josh and Thamy finally start getting regular "visits" from the outside world – but also become frustrated to their breaking point over their lost human rights.  On social: @HopeDarknessPod Facebook, Twitter, Instagram See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Darkest Hour

The Darkest Hour

2020-07-1531:21

After realizing his life and safety may well be in danger, Josh Holt negotiates a transfer "up the hallway" to a cell among the political prisoners. Health and prison conditions combine to sink Josh into his lowest point as a hostage of the Venezuelan government.   On social: @HopeDarknessPod Facebook, Twitter, Instagram See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Connecting the Dots

Connecting the Dots

2020-07-2230:55

We go in-depth on all the work behind the scenes to secure Josh and Thamy Holt's freedom – including never-before-heard details about the strange interplay of faith, legal, political and human rights activists.   On social: @HopeDarknessPod Facebook, Twitter, Instagram See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Prison Riot

Prison Riot

2020-07-2932:43

A riot erupts inside El Helicoide as tensions mount in Venezuela. Barricaded in his cell, Josh Holt sends a series of fearful videos begging for help from the United States. We go in-depth for the first time on exactly what set it off – and how it resolved. On social: @HopeDarknessPod Facebook, Twitter, Instagram See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Homecoming

Homecoming

2020-08-0535:17

The Holts arrive on US soil. Josh and Thamy meet the president and make the rounds on morning television. Adjusting to life on the outside requires more faith and hope than expected. On social: @HopeDarknessPod Facebook, Twitter, Instagram See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hey, Hope In Darkness host Becky Bruce writing here. KSL Podcasts is launching a new show called Stranger Becomes Neighbor - Afghan Arrivals. It’s a great series and I hope you’ll give it a listen. The story begins two years ago, when the U.S. scrambled to evacuate refugees from the Kabul airport as the Taliban took over Afghanistan. Around 80,000 Afghans soon arrived in America at a time when the resettlement agencies were critically low on resources. For the last two years, my colleague, journalist and host Andrea Smardon has followed some of these refugees, as well as the everyday Americans who have found themselves helping our newest neighbors. Stranger Becomes Neighbor tells stories of rebuilding and resilience. It's available now. Search for and follow the show on Apple podcasts or anywhere you listen so you don’t miss an episode.     KSL Podcasts, the creators of COLD, Hope In Darkness and The Letter, present: Stranger Becomes NeighborSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Comments (17)

Lion Siffrin

Man this podcast is boring.

May 4th
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Bren M

This podcast is potentially a great one. Intriguing true story of survival? Very compelling stuff. I, unfortunately will never know because the female narrator has the most obnoxious, annoying way of speaking. A cross between an over exaggerating news anchor and a teenage boy talking with his mouth full. Unbearable

Apr 13th
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Dee Smith

Maybe if trump hadn’t been in charge they may have gotten home sooner I feel for everyone over there as no one really knows who guilty ✨

Nov 15th
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Dee Smith

How many are actually guilty???

Nov 14th
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Dee Smith

I feel for all the prisoners as they also could be 40% of them that have been set up too These ppl are unbelievable I wouolast a week little own 2yrs God Bless them ✨

Nov 10th
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Dee Smith

I won’t be putting that country on my travel 🧳 list ✨

Nov 6th
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Br0wnie

Oh wow! This is a fascinating and scary real life story of young love, corruption, abuse, religion, and so much more. I highly recommend this podcast for anyone wanting a better understanding of Venezuela and questionable Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro

Sep 13th
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TH

This story touched me so much. it's produced so well. Bring out the tissues for this one.

Aug 5th
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Kevin

boring. so, so boring.

Aug 5th
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Rob Claypool

great podcast its a very interesting story

Jul 18th
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Amanda Williams

Missionaries are just modern day colonizers. Color it pretty all you want but facts are fact.

May 29th
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