Inspirational Episodes

Sit and relax as Jonah expounds on the wisdom learned from a really good day. From his daughter's first ever campout in the backyard to having all the neighbors over for burgers. Amazing how life can feel alright in the span of just 24 hours.

In part two of our time with Dave Cowan, we discuss the murder of George Floyd. And Dave's experience of living in the very town where it happened and where the ensuing protests changed the landscape of his town. We also talk about how to make...

Today we sit down with a great man. Dave Cowan. Old friend, Champion of the Cycle. Student of Life. We talk about his personal and professional mission to get more people on bikes and out of cars. We talk about working in your passion. And we discuss...

This is a chance to sit down and hear what it is like to grow up with a Rabbi for a Dad. Jonathan Weinberg is one of three kids of the Head Rabbi for one of the largest Temples in the nation. We chat about his new book which chronicles life in the...

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 in Colorado grew...

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 to challenge and sometimes it takes a lot...

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 the good news with the...

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 to navigate those waters on her own. She is...

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 them to suicide, he decided to do something about it...

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 money or supplies...

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 with a miracle.

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 spouses and...

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 decisions for additional kids. Her attitude...

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 of youth from his church....

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 can affect a young and...

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 it like it is and he is not bound by facts to spin his...

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 and support, they are creating a Ranch...

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 charmed and inspired. Come sit...

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 of the best non-profits...

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 sucess. The more...

Today, we meet Jonah's Aunt Tina and go for the long journey from marriage to a cantor, to divorce, to losing a child, to loving another woman, to cancer, and back again. The wisdom and honesty of this amazing woman will inspire all who come to...

This is an episode not to miss. Today we welcome Maria Maisonet. Former student of the University of New Haven. She chose to leave the school after a series of experiences with inaccessibility.

Today on another installment in our series Pandemic Positives, we meet my old camp friend and restaurateur, Dennis Friedman. Together we delve into his culinary history and focus on the impact of Covid on his beloved industry. And over the course of...

Today we sit a spell with my old friend, Phil Ord. Brilliant mind, Dry Wit, Champion of Nuclear Energy, and possesor of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. We talk about the pros and cons of Nuclear Energy. We talk about life with Muscular Dystrophy. We talk...