Conversations About Life

Duane is in his late 80’s and lives a full, active and meaningful life.  He experiences loss and pain in life but has responded gracefully and moves forward. Duane

John has a background in fitness and training.  He currently is a real estate agent.  We talk about mental health, depression, fitness, the Christian faith, and dogs. John

Craig recently retired from a career with the St. Louis police department. Craig

We talk a lot about climbing and sky diving … mainly just chatting.  Shaggy works for a local sky diving business.  He also climbs traditional and sport. Shaggy

Johnny is a veteran, rock climber, and sets up for shows and events.  He also is striving to break free from the past. Johnny

Chase works in tech, but he also leads a group of young men who are looking for reasons for the Christian faith and what they should believe and why. Chase

Mike enjoys rock climbing, running, hosting a podcast called, “The Speech Guys”, and a group of friends.  His Christian faith is also important to him and he teaches in the Roman Catholic church. Mike

Jack Ortego works with Man in the Mirror.  He helps churches help their men connect for the purpose of spiritual growth.  We talk about the “Known Journal”, the need for honesty, spiritual conversion and risk, and continuing to walk in it after conversion rather than leaving it behind for self-righteousness instead. Man In The Mirror website Jack Ortego

Anne is a therapist who helps people struggling with self harm.  She finds peace in the outdoors, enjoys friends, and enjoys a Christian congregation called, “The Gathering”. Anne

Walt Stumper has an interest in historic books, especially science fiction and those related to the evolution/creation debate.  Walt has worked with Answers in Genesis and is recently retired. Walt’s LinkedIn profile Walt Stumper

Dan grew up as an evangelical Christian but is now a skeptic.  We talk about the meaning of life and metaphysical groundings. Dan

Andy grew up in Bolivia, came to the US after high school and then became a career solider in the US Army and National Guard.  We talk about the matter of killing as a sniper and real conversion in Christianity rather than just religion. Andy

I meant Dominic at Rockwoods Reservation, a local rock climbing crag.  Dominic works at Upper Limits in St Louis, is finishing up an accounting degree, appreciates stoicism, especially Marcus Aurelius, and takes in short form content.  We talk about all that stuff 🙂 Dominic

Mariano is from Costa Rica.  He plays guitar for church and has a full and satisfying spiritual heritage in the Roman Catholic Church. Marian

Ray has been through the wringer when it comes to health problems.  But he’s stable now and wanting to travel and experience new things. Ray

Brad grew up nominally Catholic but in high school made efforts to get more serious about his Christian faith.  He was doing well but then came across a verse in the Bible that made all the difference.  Since then, it’s been important to Brad that other people make sure they understand what he didn’t understand until that point. Brad

Don is a pastor in Missouri.  Dr David is the author of “Why America Is Sick – But You Don’t Have To Be”.  We talk about health, biblical principles, and faith in the resurrection of Jesus. Dr David and Don

Emmanuel and Joann volunteer on the Rio Grande Bible College, working together.  They were doing house repair when I ran into them.  We talked about their lives, their relationship, and joys.  We also talk about cancer.  Emmanuel flies a single seat ultralight airplane. Joann and Emmanuel

Jim has taught evangelism at the Rio Grande Bible College and is now mentoring young students.  We talk about evangelism and also Jim’s perspective on a couple of biblical topics. Jim

Irian was born in Mexico but grew up in Texas.  Christianity changed his life when he was in his teens.  From there connecting with and learning from people helped him.  He now serves on staff at the Rio Grande Bible College. Irian

I met Pam at the Rio Grande Bible College.  She was visiting and agreed to a conversation with me for the podcast.  We talked about her experience rock climbing in the 70’s and 80’s, her Christian faith and how that got started for her, and her thoughts on aging and friendship. Pam

Troy is a US Navy veteran, has service in the service industry and also in the IT world.  He’s now enjoying recreation therapy through the Veteran’s Administration. Troy

Morgan hiked the first half of the Appalachian Trail in 2023 and the second half in 2025.  The Appalachian Trail is 2,200 miles between Springer Mountain in Georgia and Mount Katahdin in Maine.  We talk about her experience of hiking the AT and also her Roman Catholic faith. Morgan

Tony grew up the Midwest, joined the Navy and saw the world.  We talk about that and work life afterwards. Tony

Terry and I talked about the phases and changes in his life, having fun, apologetics, his mustache … and much more. Terry