Connecting Saints

Enjoy Part 2 of Richard's story!

Episode 50!   This is Part 1 of my interview with Richard Bergs, one of the newer members of the Linden Park ward.  Richard is a super humble guy and I loved talking to him.  Some of the highlights: How I learned his name is not BERG - but BERGS How an unhappy childhood led to him wanting to learn how to live life more fully How he became a pilot How he got into racing cars How he found his way to...

This is part 1 of my interview with Erin McHugh, a friend and fellow member of the the Linden Park Ward!  Erin has an awesome story and I'm excited for everyone to hear it!  Enjoy!

Enjoy listening to part 2 of Erin's story!  Thanks Erin for coming by!!

In this episode I got to sit down with Paula Clark - one of the newer members of the Linden Park Ward (but not a new member of the church).  Her story was awesome!  Some of the highlights: Grew Up In Southern California (Downey) Served A Mission To Spain Went to BYU and married Dave Raised her 6 children  Returned to finish school to become a nurse practitioner.   Absolutely loves what she does an...

In this episode Natalie talks to us about the unexpected passing of her sister Tammy, the tremendous grief that she felt...and how she's learning to deal with that grief.  She explores how her capacity for compassion and her desire to not judge anybody has increased.  She also shares a very scary experience where Clint almost drowned and how grateful she is to the Schmidt's who were ther...

In this episode, we get to hear another member of the Linden Park Ward - none other than the famous Natalie Brown!  Her interview was awesome, I loved every part of it and I felt of her spirit and she shared about her life.  I'm positive that everyone else will too.  Here are some of the things she shared: How she feels about her new calling How she used to see showing emotion as a weakness -...

This is the final part of Mikes 3 part interview.  In this episode, Mike recounts the last 10 years of his life and how he got to where he is now.  He talks about how he was introduced to the church, how he felt while he was there, what was difficult, what was natural, his baptism...and much much more!  

Part 2 of my interview with Mike!  (stay tuned for Part 3) Some of the things he talked about: How he didn't know actual fear into he entered Juvenile Hall How the fear became worse when he turned 18 and went to LA County Jail  Living on the streets after he got out of Jail How he got a 7-10 year prison sentence and how he learned to survive How pinnacle (the card game) became a big part of h...

In this episode I got to sit down with Mike Hansen, one of the newest members of the Linden Park ward.  He found the church in 2018 and his story is quite unique among traditional members.  But while some of what he has gone through might seem foreign to some, at the end of the day, we're all in the same sinking boat...needing our Savior to....well, to save us.   I'm grateful that he was...

What a cool experience it was to sit down with Clint and listen to his story!  Clint has been a pretty consistent guy in the 10 years I've known him - always happy and laughing - but not often emotional.   I was surprised at how willing Clint was to talk about some of the more difficult times of his life.  He shared what it was like to not have many friends in elementary school and junior hig...

Welcome to episode #40!   In this episode, I got to sit down with contract killer and LDS stalwart - Brother Wes Scharf.  If you don't know Wes, he's one of the most steady guys you'll ever meet.  He also owns up to having a movie made about his life.  (JK).  Super solid, super reliable, super friendly....just a great guy.  I interviewed Trinity (his wife) a month or two ago, and yo...

In this episode, I had the privilege of sitting down with Brother Dave Clark, current owner of the Candlelight Dinner Playhouse, current Elders Quorum president, current husband to Paula, and current father to 6 kids!  It was a great interview - he's a pretty busy man and I was super glad he came to share some of his story!  Some of the highlights: how he worked in his Dad's family busin...

In this episode, I continue my interview with one of the most humble and vulnerable guys I've ever met.  I wish everybody had the opportunity to meet him...because you'd know what I mean when I say that!  His willingness to be open and share what's in his heart is super inspiring and motivates me to want to be and do better.  Some of what he shared: How his addiction to cougarboard...

In this episode, I had the opportunity to sit down with one of the most humble and vulnerable guys I've ever met.  I wish everybody had the opportunity to meet him...because you'd know what I mean when I say that!  His willingness to be open and share what's in his heart is super inspiring and motivates me to want to be and do better.  Some of what he shared: How his addiction to co...

In this episode, I finally got to sit down with Brad Emerick and hear his story (you might've heard his wife Stephanie tell her story in episodes #21 and #22).  It was awesome to hear from him and he got super vulnerable....talking about things that I don't think he planned on sharing.  I was grateful he allowed us into his life.  Some of the things he shared: How he converted from Luthe...

In these two episodes, I finally got to sit down with Brad Emerick and hear his story (you might've heard his wife Stephanie tell her story in episodes #21 and #22).  It was awesome to hear from him and he got super vulnerable....talking about things that I don't think he planned on sharing.  I was grateful he allowed us into his life.  Some of the things he shared: How he converted from...

In this episode, I had the opportunity to finish interviewing Reed Shupe from the Kechter Farm ward in Loveland Colorado.  Just like in episodes 1 and 2, Reed shared some very powerful things.  It was truly a humbling experience to be with him and hear from him.  This is part 3.

In this episode, I had the opportunity to interview Reed Shupe from the Kechter Farm ward in Loveland Colorado.  I don't often get emotional - but Reed brought out some really strong feelings this morning.  It was truly a humbling experience to be with him and hear from him.  This interview will ultimately be 3 parts.  This is Part 2. Some of the things he talked about: Being born into the ch...

I loved this interview!  I'd only met Becky a few times before this and really only a "hello, how are you."  But it was really cool how this interview came about.  Sister Theresa Barger (episode #3) was recently called to teach seminary with Becky and somehow they got to talking about the podcast.  And when their seminary students found out - they wouldn't let Becky off the hoo...

In this episode, I had the opportunity to interview Reed Shupe from the Kechter Farm ward in Loveland Colorado.  I don't often get emotional - but Reed brought out some really strong feelings this morning.  It was truly a humbling experience to be with him and hear from him.  This interview will ultimately be 3 parts.  This is Part 1. Some of the things he talked about: Being born into the ch...

What an awesome opportunity it was to interview Emily Buffington.  I've had the privilege of knowing Emily for most of my life...and she is literally one of the most caring, honest, hard working and kind people I've ever known.  I'm so excited to share this interview with everyone.  A couple highlights: You learn how she grows in her relationship with the scriptures, prayer and the...

In this episode, we get to hear from the newly called missionary (literally a couple of hours earlier), Hermana Clara Stewart!  Clara will soon to be serving in the Chile Concepcion Mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (in 12 hours to be exact).  I have a special place in my heart for Hermana Stewart because she is the daughter of Brother Stewart (me).   Listen in as Clara t...

In this episode we sit down with our Primary President - Jen Orrock.  You might've listened to her husband's episode a few months ago (episode #14), and now it's time to hear from her and fill in some blanks to the story!  It was such a blessing to talk to her, and we'll all benefit from listening as she talks about growing up in a small town, feeling pressure to do all the thi...

Trinity has lived in Colorado most of her life and is currently a member of the Linden Park Ward.  She talks about a ton of cool stuff and honestly - everybody should listen to her story!