Thrust onto the basketball team just before the playoffs, Michael struggles to fit in, particularly with star player Lucas Green (Ben Davies, "Courageous"). Compounding the situation, Michael begins dating Jasmine Stone, the former girlfriend of Lucas' brother Chase, whose suicide shook the entire town to its core. Capturing the life of the modern teenager, "New Hope" is a powerful story that openly deals with peer pressure, alcohol, sex, relationships, and acceptance, as Michael's faith is challenged through his interactions with Lucas and Jasmine.