You’ve probably heard the triumphant melody of Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony—even if you didn’t know its name. But do you know the moving story behind its first performance? Beethoven was profoundly deaf when the audience rose to applaud, and a soloist had to turn him around so he could see their response. This Moment of Hope explores what applause can—and can’t—give us, and invites us to put our whole hearts into what we do for the glory of God. Watch “Beyond the Applause.”