adifferentkindofwalk

A Different Kind of Walk Podcast

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Jeff Conway, a retired pastor, lives with a developing neuromuscular disorder that is taking away his ability to walk and talk. But even as the disorder has robbed Jeff of many things, it has not taken his joy. In this podcast you‘ll find Jeff and his friend, Susan Alloway, discussing and interviewing others on topics like faith, joy, grief, death, wonder, and truth, and seeing how pain and joy often go hand in hand in this life.

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BLOG: Rhythm - The Beginning of Devotion 02.07.2021 8:37

Enjoy this recording of the A Different Kind of Walk blog post.

Saved From What? 23.06.2021 17:36

Over Father's Day, Susan got the opportunity to preach at Redemption Church in Bristol, PA and the topic happened to be a perfect fit for this podcast. The scripture reading is by Marjorie Mott. And remember when you're listening that Gary is Susan's husband, and her father has terminal cancer. Enjoy the episode.

Crossing Lines 04.06.2021 44:45

In today’s episode, Jeff and Susan get to chat with Debs Erwin who works for peace and reconciliation in Northern Ireland. We talk a lot about the divide there between Catholics and Protestants, including some history, some definitions, and lots of stories. Enjoy the episode.

Suffering - Sermon at Paoli Presbyterian Church (Bonus Episode) 02.06.2021 43:26

Hey friends, over Memorial Day weekend Jeff was invited back to preach at Paoli Presbyterian Church on the topic of Suffering for their sermon series: How To Find God in the Dark. So this is our crossover episode! Jeff is joined by Pastors Becca Bruner and Jonathan Mikesell. Enjoy the episode.

The Camino - Part 2 14.05.2021 17:32

In today’s episode, Jeff and Susan finish their discussion of the Camino de Santiago, and Jeff speaks about what his last days at work were like. Jeff also mentions his wife, Patti, and his sons, Addison and Barrett. Enjoy the episode.

The Camino - Part 1 30.04.2021 25:02

Retired long-time pastor, Jeff Conway, is suffering from a neuromuscular disorder that is slowly taking away control of his muscles. In this episode, Jeff and Susan discuss the Camino de Santiago which is a 500 mile pilgrimage across Spain that Jeff has done before and will do in a wheel chair this September with friends. Enjoy the episode.

Pain, Joy, & Family 30.03.2021 18:33

In today’s episode, Susan and Jeff discuss his mother, Renee, who lives with Jeff and his wife Patti. Renee is aging with dementia to the point where she’s mentally like a 3-year-old. Jeff also has two sons, Addison and Barrett, and he mentions Barrett here. Susan's children make a couple special appearances as well. Enjoy today’s episode.

Live Well 16.03.2021 21:56

As you might know if you found this podcast, retired long-time pastor, Dr. Jeff Conway, is suffering from a neuromuscular disorder that is slowly taking away control of his muscles. Jeff is writing a book about his experience and, despite the disorder, he continues to live a full live, even planning a wheelchair bound hike in Spain with some friends this coming September. In today’s episode, Jeff...