Seemingly Ordinary

Tyler Supalla is a deep thinker who, in the past few years, got married, had a baby, switched jobs, and switched cities. We discuss these many changes, and he reflects on the decade that led to all of this (his twenties), and we discuss my theory that the twenties is the make-or-break decade of most people's lives. (This episode was recorded in 2022. I took forever to edit it.)

My mom has great stories from her childhood. I love these tales--I hope you will, too. (This episode was recorded in 2022.)

Abby Barrett & A.J. Espinoza just completed their sophomore year at Benedictine College in Kansas. Bright and motivated, they give me hope for the future. (This episode was recorded in June 2023.)

Dominique O'Hara has worked in marketing for over twenty years. With her skills and great personality, she gets excellent results. In this episode, we discuss her background, hear her stories, and receive great advice. (This episode was recorded on July 21, 2023.)

Catherine (Suprenaut) Cheney is the director of City on a Hill in Kansas City, MO, a ministry for Catholics in their twenties, thirties, and forties. Recently married, we discuss what it was like to go from a person who helps others with their relationships to being married herself. And we discuss potential answers to potential skepticism or doubt about the Christian Faith. People thrive deeply wh...

Dr. Jill Thorne is a licensed psychologist in the state of Kansas. Dr. Thorne enjoys working with people of all ages and has experience helping those who struggle with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma, and self-harm. She is a member of the APA. (This episode was recorded on June 24, 2023.)

Sarry Ibrahim of the "Thinking Like a Bank" podcast has helped business owners, real estate investors, and full time employees protect, save, and grow their wealth regardless of market conditions on a tax favored basis. In this episode, we discuss Sarry's different approach the finances, how he can help employees become business owners and/or real estate investors, where he admires...

Fear can destroy your relationships with yourself, others, and society at large. It can destroy society. In this episode, therapist Adam Clement discusses a book written by Dr. Mark McDonald, "Freedom from Fear," and offers helpful advice.  (This episode was recorded on June 12, 2023.)

Fear can drop your I.Q. by 40 points. It can paralyze you, and destroy your quality of life. In this episode, therapist Adam Clement discusses what fear is, and how to overcome it. (This episode was recorded on June 12, 2023.)

Not too many people choose a college with only one major, with under 500 students, nestled outside of the city in a natural setting. But Sal and Jacob, cousins, each 18, chose this unusual institution based on the Great Books, and which uses the Socratic Method of instruction (which is where the professors grill you every class to see what you know). In this episode, we discuss why they're go...

Sammy Kopecky is a college junior who spent nine days in the poorest part of Peru, the mountains, where people live without water and electricity, and almost without food. They are recovering from years of unrest. Sammy worked with a group of missionaries to help build cement stairs, but also just to play with the kids and speak with the adults. It changed her life and how she sees the world, and...

Belinda Ellsworth has built three successful businesses over the past 25 years and her podcast show, "Work From Your Happy Place," was picked up by iHeartRadio this year.  In this episode, she explains how she helps entrepreneurs, artists, and salespeople take their work to the next level. (This episode was recorded on March 27, 2023.)

A writer and artist, Nora Ley is a first year college student at Benedictine, in Atchison, Kansas, who is having perhaps the best year year of her life. Christian Valldeparas is a high school sophomore who writes and acts. These good friends are truly growing, and their lives will inspire you to grow, as well. (This episode was recorded on March 26, 2023.)

Abby Lynch has a very unique daughter with incredible writing ability. However, nothing was simple for daughter or mom when it came to finding a good school. This family's unique story is not only compelling--it has potentially societally wide implications. (This episode was recorded on March 25, 2023.)

Dr. Maria Benes currently serves as co-director of the Before Gethsemane Initiative (BGI), a Catholic nonprofit for racial reconciliation. She also is a project lead for the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage for Modern Catholic Pilgrim.  We discuss Maria's childhood, teen years, college--and the scary trip in the Peruvian Andes that made Maria, who was considering agnosticism, confirm her faith...

Aaron Parker went through a gigantic personal event which changed the direction of his life. While freely admitting many of his mistakes, and saying nothing disparaging about the mother of his son, Aaron discusses the custody battle for his son: what led up to it, how it unfolded, the toil it took on him, and the aftermath. We also discuss Aaron's views on many things, from modern society to...

Part 2 of 2 on Addiction. Last week: the problems. This week: the solutions.  Adam Clement is a Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist (LCMFT).  He  has had experience and training working with couples, families, and individuals with a wide range of presenting problems including trauma, addiction, anxiety, depression, personality disorders, marital conflict, divorce, and adjustment disord...

Part 1 of 2 on Addiction. This week: the problems. Next week: the solutions.  Adam Clement is a Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist (LCMFT).  He  has had experience and training working with couples, families, and individuals with a wide range of presenting problems including trauma, addiction, anxiety, depression, personality disorders, marital conflict, divorce, and adjustment disord...

In this second of a two-part discussion, theology teacher and autodidactic Emily Wobker and I discuss how to reach different kinds of people, raising kids Catholic, and much more. (This episode was recorded on March 11, 2023.)

Emily Wobker is a mom, theology and history teacher, voracious reader, good storyteller, and someone who has dedicated her life to making people's lives better, often through the gift of faith. In this first of a two-part discussion, we discuss the mood of our era, building relationships, and the meaning of life.  (This episode was recorded on March 11, 2023.)

Part two of a discussion with therapist Adam Clement on the topic of leadership. Adam makes the conversation extremely helpful by focusing on leadership in a person's own life: at work, with family, with kids--basically, in our most important relationships. In this episode, we also touch on business leadership and how to get along with that disagreeable person who sees politics in the opposit...