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This is just me sharing about moving forward in spite of the hard chaos of today.

Tressa & Garth Bellows have navigated every parent's worst nightmare - the 2020 drowning death of their 22 year-old daughter Abigael. Tressa's light shines brightly in this conversation even in the midst of unthinkable grief. Let us listen and learn how to love & support one another in the hardest of times.

Maria Banks works for the Chambersburg Area School District with students who need extra support, help, guidance, and grace. May this conversation enlighten, encourage, and challenge you to see and hear beyond what you see and hear.

John & Ruth went to South Africa with Operation Christmas Child in June. What an adventure, what a learning experience, and what a wake-up call to the conditions of poverty so many children live in today. And yet . . . JOY!

Enjoy this update from Adam Keath on his work as a shepherd with Standing Stone Ministry. Adam's first podcast was on September 4, 2025 entitled, "Navigating Transitions."

Listen to updates on several of our past guests (including the Buchers and their new non-profit) and learn about the non-profit Luminest with my guest Dave Keller!

Enjoy this update from Jimmy & Wendy Herbert about life with 'Ruth,' Jimmy's prosthetic leg. Go back to Episode #6 on August 15, 2025 to hear part one: 9/11, Path Valley, & Ruth.

Wow! What an education on how to gain and use points for traveling for very little cash all over the world! Enjoy and take some notes from Rev. Scott Bowerman - a real life travel hacker!!

Carla Christian, the Chambersburg YMCA Executive Director is now a member of Fling Golf Team USA - heading to compete in London in August. How cool is that?

Here's a short update on what's going on with the podcast, what to look forward to, and what's happening with me professionally and personally! Thanks for listening!

In this conversation with Marcie Ditzler Taylor, I learned about Drew's Hope and the Drew Michael Taylor Foundation that was founded to help grieving children and their families - but has expanded to help so many different 'kinds' of grievers. I'm so thankful for such a rich resource for our communities.

This conversation with Mike Yasenchak taught me so much about our American cemeteries in foreign lands. What a life he has lived so far!

I loved this conversation with my friends John & Ruth Mitchell - talking about the generous ministry opportunities God has given to them. I hope you love it too!

Do you know Scott Brown? You might...but you probably know him as Bubba! He is the CEO of Uprise Festival held each September in Shippensburg, PA. His life is a redemption story!

I loved this conversation with Ben Raber, Executive Director at NETwork Ministries in Chambersburg. There is so much good in the world. We just have to be intentional about looking for it!