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?

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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 <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

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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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.&nbsp;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.&nbsp;Follow us on Social Media @HopeDarknessPod <a href="https://www.facebook.com/HopeDarknessPod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/HopeDarknessPod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/hopedarknesspod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a>

Hope in Darkness: The Josh Holt Story

The Knock at the Door

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 Neighbor

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 Neighbor

Introducing: Stranger Becomes Neighbor with Andrea Smardon

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. 

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The Holts arrive on US soil. Josh and&nbsp;Thamy&nbsp;meet the president and make the rounds on morning television. Adjusting to life on the outside requires more faith and hope than expected.&nbsp;On social: @HopeDarknessPod&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/HopeDarknessPod/" target="_blank">Facebook</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/HopeDarknessPod" target="_blank">Twitter</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/hopedarknesspod/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>&nbsp;See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

Homecoming

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 

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A riot erupts inside El&nbsp;Helicoide&nbsp;as tensions mount in Venezuela. Barricaded in his cell, Josh&nbsp;Holt&nbsp;sends a series of fearful videos begging for help from the United States.&nbsp;We go in-depth for the first time on exactly what set it off – and how it resolved.&nbsp;On social: @HopeDarknessPod&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/HopeDarknessPod/" target="_blank">Facebook</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/HopeDarknessPod" target="_blank">Twitter</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/hopedarknesspod/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>&nbsp;See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

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