Episodes

Today Jonah speaks about building community. One hamburger at a time. The problems of the world can be overwhelming but there are small ways to remedy that. Get to know your neighbor. A year's long tradition from life with friends …

Meet Gary DeVries. Pastor, Hospital Chaplain, Father, and also my father-in-law. This is a rare soul of a man who sees the world through a perspective that is so unique you will not want the interview to end. We talk …

Come and meet Season Ciriello. A wise and vibrant 16 ear old who is adjusting to the fact that she now has a disease, and it helping others along the way. She reminds us that people can sometimes adjust easily …

If you want a 40 minute class on perspective, sit down and listen to this truly rare conversation with Sally McCance. Upon hearing the news that her unborn daughter will have Down Syndrome, her journey of looking up and sharing …

Today we sit down with Rai Ganesan. A young woman who will leave you feeling hopeful for the future. She tells us about the life of an adopted child who finds out that she has a hereditary disease and has …

Today we meet a dear friend of mine Rick Meyering. Camp Director, servant of the people, and true Michigander. We talk about growing up with a blue collar, his path towards running an amazing camp for impoverished youth, and we …

Today, Jonah reads a favorite chapter from his newest book; The Starngest of Places. Come see how a dream about an old friend and a stick of butter changed his entire life.

Today Jonah reads another chapter from his new book; The Strangest of Places. An entire episode dedicated to the Mix Tape. How it has evolved and the role it plays during the course of a life. Pick a song and …

Today we sit down with Joel Van Egbert, or Jonah 2.0! He is a brother from another mother, a camp director, and a spirit not to be missed. He has affected many kids lives and when he lost one of …

Today we take a break from the interview and I read a chapter from my new book, The Strangest of Places. We read the chapter titled, Josh all about my friend who we lost too soon and who ended up …

Today we meet Annabelle Ensor. Seventeen year old new member of the CMT community and a walkin talkin example of why the future is so bright. The amazing young woman was diagnosed with a disease six weeks ago and in …

This is the one and only Jamie Melser Greenberg. Old friend and make-up artist to the stars turned make up guru. She has taken her path from small interest to great success and talks to us about the journey. About …

Meet the gentle giant heart of Jessica Koster. She is a Physical Therapist and has chosen to use her skills and her path to help families and children in Africa. Often creatively finding new ways to practice her trade without …

Today we sit and take a journey with my old and dear friend Tami who with her husband embarked on a journey of a decade and a half to have a child. Failure after disappointing failure until they ended up …

Sometimes if you are lucky, you find friends that become tighter than relatives. Meet just those ladies. Laura, Peggy, and Kathi have been friends for decades. Raised sons into men all with Down Syndrome, been together through the loss of …

Today we meet my amazing friend Erin Weierbach. CMT Patient, champion of disabled youth and mother to a son with CMT. We talk about the choice to have kids, the news that her son has CMT and how that affects …

Meet Manolo Cervantes. A Business owner, cheese maker, proud Mexican, and youth leader. This unique spirit tells it like it is and makes you smile in the meantime. He was also involved in a terrible bus accident with a group …

What a thrill it was for me as a Camp Director and lifelong camp participant to sit down with Tom Rosenberg. President and CEO of the American Camp Association. We talk about growing up in camp, the benefits of the …

Today we sit down with Stephen Wooden. County Commissioner and all around good soul. We talk about his path to politics and how to navigate life in public service. We also see how the intensity and animosity of national politics …

Last week we met Susan Mooney and this week we meet her son, and my good friend, Ross. Ross is 27, has an acquired brain injury, and is one of the most unique souls I have come across. He tells …

Today y'all, we meet my dear old friend and self-made path paver, Susan Mooney. Susan and her husband Pat are parents to Ross who is a young adult with a disability. In order to meet his adult needs for community …

Last week we talked with Karel Horney, time to meet her son and my old friend Adam Horney! He is an amazing man who loves country music, law enforcement, and the Lord. His authenticity and boundless heart will leave you …

Today we sit down with my old friend, and long ago boss, and author, and rockstar Karel Horney. She has battled eating disorders, despression, and alcoholism for most of her life, and in the process she started and grew one …

Today we meet Ricky Taylor, Type 1 diabetic, 4th Degree Blackbelt Sensei and amazing human spirit. We talk about how diabetes affects your day to day life and how losing his vision in one eye only increased his determination towards …