ReChoice

4 Years after an ALS diagnosis, Dave chooses to make moments happen, such as hosting the 3rd Last Annual Beach Week.  Recorded from the Gulf Coast, he invited 72 friends from all over the place, many who have left their original faith.  We discuss his book "Childish Things" and how his new non-profit "I am Dying out Loud" will live beyond him.  SHOW LINKS Season 2 ReChoice Epis...

Becki unexpectedly loses a friend and it helps her gain perspective. Like a telescope, when you refocus and see things clearly, the view inspires us.  Ruth Bader Ginsburg once said, “Real change, enduring change, happens one step at a time." Becki describes the steps she took to do what she loves today - working with refugees and others in their steps to become recognized citizens. SHOW NOTES...

Ever wanted to start a podcast? Jason is involved with several shows, including the "#1 Gig Economy Podcast to Listen to in 2023". Jason surprised me with his personal topic and I'm happy for him. We celebrate his new steps for 2023 and toast to friendship. SHOWNOTES Gig Economy Podcast Gig Economy #1 Show Article Threads Podcast Hey Guys Media Group Season 1 Ep 12 when Jason and Be...

Expectations for the Future? How about Finding Joy in the Present? Brianna M. Brown shares tools for gratitude, self-awareness, and impact. What 30 Days could do for you... and look out for The Dinsoaur. SHOW NOTES The Dinosaur Book and Puzzle with Preston, Landon, and Jaxon Extreme Educator Challenge Journal (Amazon) Extreme Educator Challenge Journal (Digital) Follow Brianna on YouTube or Instag...

Begin your New Year with a walk around the neighborhood, a challenge to pick one word, and a reading about some stinky animals from Gayle Boss' book "All Creation Waits".  If you listen real closely, you may even hear an owl. SHOW NOTES Gayle Boss' Season 1 Episode Support the show

SEASON 4 BEGINS! Sarena launches her Christmas Album and YOU'LL LOVE IT! SHOW NOTES: Sarena's newest Album: RIVER Facebook page: "Music that Raised Us" Sarena's prior Season 1 Episode: RECLAIM Support the show

We recap our episodes from Season 3 with guest updates. Joe gives a "life update" and a forecast for Season 4. SHOWNOTES ReChoicePod.com All Season 3 interviews in full Vasavi Kumar's Book "Say it Out Loud" Paul Cardall's "All Heart Adventures" Threads Podcast: Life Unfiltered The 6-Minute Diary 40 movie speeches in 2 minutes Support the show

This is an interview hosted by the Threads Podcast focusing on the unhoused in the Zeeland and Holland areas of West Michigan. The stats will surprise you and Terri Caldwell at Doors of Hope will help you rethink the challenge and what you can do about it. SHOW NOTES Doors of Hope - "City on a Hill" Threads Podcast: Life Unfiltered Support the show

How can we embrace regret?  What happens if we don't?  What's the benefit of a rear-view mirror?  And a brief summary of the best Dude Trip ever. Shane Naterman's Bio Support the show

When you hear this episode, you'll know what it means to wake up, CARPE DIEM, and Finish Strong. Capturing Kids' Hearts by the Flippen Group Read more about Vern HERE Support the show

From the Pre-Pandemic Vault (and cleaned up for better audio):  Kenny discusses motivation, failure, fatherhood, persistence, and the next generation.  POWERFUL episode! SHOWNOTES Kenny's book "Without a Father: From Fear to Faith" Boys with a Purpose Website Go to THIS LINK to see Kenneth, Raymond, and the Memminger Elem kids on the Steve Harvey Show. Go HERE to see the "Every...

You'll notice a voice-change in our house. It's time to laugh. Happy Father's Day to all the Dads out there! Support the show

LGBTQ+ AND THE CLASSROOM:  Gerry Crane and his partner Randy exchanged vows during a private commitment ceremony. By the next week, word spread that he had married a man. The gifted and once-treasured high school music teacher was  suddenly disparaged and pressured to resign by powerful community members with tragic consequences. 25 years later, Christine uses her skills as an attorney and writer...

A "One Year Later" interview on the Threads Podcast hosted by Jason Tieri and Mike Van Drie, what's next for the ReChoice Podcast, and a Mental Health Check-up SHOW LINKS Threads Podcast: Life Unfiltered Jim Dells' & Joe's original "Leaving Religion" episode on ReChoice Threads Episode 123 with Jason, Ben, and Joe early last year first discussing this topic M...

Last year, Matt re-envisioned a new career. Today, he's an Over-the-Road Trucker.  Before that, a Librarian, an Adjunct Professor, a Drug Rehab Counselor, a Security Guard, a Pastor and more.  What motivates him in these changes?  What's it like in the Trucker community?  How do you value Time? Matt answers several questions from listeners.  This episode is dedicated to Matt's daugh...

School Administrators, this episode is for you. Yours can be a lonely position - but it shouldn't be!  Daniel Bauer is Author of "Mastermind: Unlocking Talent Within Every School Leader" and Chief Ruckus Maker at Better Leaders Better Schools. What is a Mastermind?  Why join forces with other administrators?  How will this help you WIN?   As Danny says, EVERYONE wins when YOU get be...

The Pandemic caused Michigan Humane to rethink how they serve. It's incredible how pets can be the "universal language" across socioeconomic levels. Healthier animals = Healthier humans = Healthier communities.  Some surprising stats on this episode! SHOW LINKS Michigan Humane Matt's February Article Featured in the Detroit News Matt's first 2020 episode: Rescue & Reha...

What has the pandemic brought to the surface for you?  A year ago, Mike was in a tough spot. He's learned he can be tougher.  All it takes is one step... SHOW NOTES Mike's TikTok (mikedoestoughstuff) Threads Podcast: Life Unfiltered Support the show

Do you embrace a challenge? How can you help others do so? Kari Stuart prepares endurance athletes to go faster, stronger, and keep balance. We discuss the importance of knowing where you are, where you want to be, and a plan to get there. It's rewarding to break barriers, even more satisfying when we help others do the same. SHOW NOTES Stuart Coaching Kari's Guiding Principles Support t...

His Dove-Award winning music has been streamed over 3 billion times and includes eleven  #1 Billboard albums.  Playing the piano helped him grieve the loss of a close high school friend and recover from a lifetime of congenital heart disease, including a heart transplant in 2009.  A powerful episode -- We have more in common than we first realized. SHOWNOTES PaulCardall.com Paul "All Heart Ad...

Jack decided at age 23 to live differently. He's been working the gig economy with Lyft and Door Dash for a few years now and saved enough to purchase a mobile 240 Sq Ft "Tiny House."  He drives a Tesla and runs everything on electrical.  Pretty soon, he'll be entirely off-grid. We discuss "The American Dream", independence, his cat Phoenix, and even how to deal with...

Note:  This episode is marked as explicit for some language. A first-gen Indian immigrant, Vas overcame self-sabotaging beliefs & addictions. Today, she helps thousands with their messaging, both internal & external. Vasavi is a Licensed Therapist, Mindset and Business Coach who has empowered, encouraged, and coached over 3,000 women in business to cultivate a relationship with themselves...

Jubee co-founded Yellow Tail Tech to serve a BIG need for organizations: More IT professionals to solve TODAY’S tech problems asap. Those who would love to work in Information Technology or Cloud Computing are also having some struggles in breaking into tech. Colleges cost a lot of time and money and aren’t particularly suited to niche down in a fast-evolving sector. In this episode, we discussed...

Liz has embraced family and adventure -- you're about to hear how the "big family" she always wanted looks different than she originally pictured.  After birthing her own children, she stepped in to help another overseas couple begin their own family. Support the show

SEASON 3 BEGINS:  It's Time to Get in the Game - We celebrate our previous season, share your feedback, answer your questions, and Kenny Joyner gets us off the sidelines - FORWARD! SHOW LINKS Season 2 Episodes Hey Guys Media Group Become a Season 3 Patron Check out our Merch Kenny's Episode from Season 1 Kenny's book "Without a Father: From Fear to Faith" Kenny's Orga...