Conversations About Life

Sandy, my neighbor, talks about the different stages in her life, her marriage now to Wally, life as an older person, and grandkids. Sandy  

When I first met Mac, I asked him how he was, and he said, “Better than I deserve”.  We talk about what prompted that response and life changes. Mac

Michael Shepherd Jordan hikes, climbs rock, and is an  author and actor.  We talk about all of that plus Michael’s thoughts about what life is all about. Michael’s website is at www.michaelshepherdjordan.com Michael Shepherd Jordan    

Todd started experiencing the loss of his peripheral vision as a young man.  That increased to blindness.  We talk about that experience and about Todd’s thoughts about life. Todd  

Jason was a guest in February of 2022.  A lot has happened since then.  We catch up.  Jason’s first conversation is at Free Market Economics w/ Jason Hayden. Jason  

Ricky Cruz is a professional wrestler from Puerto Rico.  We talk about that and life influences. Ricky Cruz  

Gracie grew up in a Christian family.  We talk about how Christianity became personal for her.  We also talked about adventures and rock climbing. Gracie

Tony grew up in San Diego with his family.  They all had a spiritual encounter with God when Tony was 19.  Many turns in life has led Tony to where he is now. Tony

Carol had a spiritual awakening as a girl.  Then at 19 she attended a Bible study that made everything click.  We also talk about fighting against anger. Carol

Z is a rock climber.  We talk about that and how we all have different perspectives on life and other things.  Z is from India. Z

Amanda shares some from her own experience of life not going as planned, how Jewish communities have reminded themselves of suffering, and how Jesus not only healed but fought against evil in the world as well. Amanda

Kimberly and Cindy have been friends since they were young women.  We talk about friendship, long distant friendship, nurturing friendship, and other related topics. Will, Cindy, and Kimberly

William of Confluence Kombucha creates many wonderful and interesting flavors of Kombucha and other fermented food.  William share his own story, how that ended up with Kombucha, and where he’s moving next. William

Khaled grew up in Saudi Arabia and Islamic culture.  After coming to the United States he started to study history and other religions.  Khaled also started looking into the Bible.  Khaled’s journey led him to a special relationship with God. Khaled

Jon Richard is senior guide and founder of Vertical Voyages of Saint Louis.  We talk about his life in rock and tree climbing, identity, the Warrior Way, adventure and the unknown. Vertical Voyages website is at verticalvoyages.com Jon Richard of Vertical Voyages

Jeff is from Washington State, interested in philosophy, a member of the band, “Dysfunctional Empire”, and also attends a Christian church.  Jeff believes there are many paths to God. Jeff

Leisa spent her life competing in rodeos until she discovered a better direction for her energies, serving God in a relationship with him. Leisa

Billy lives on the Texas/Mexico border and works at the Rio Grande Bible College leading a video/photography team. We talk about the state of the Christian church in the world, church planting and evangelism. Billy

Tristin grew up in Northern Illinois with an abusive mother. We talk about his college years, friendship, and becoming a Christian. Tristin

Toni grew up in Christianity but began questioning that in her teens and early 20’s.  She is now an atheist and involved in anti-religion activism.  We talk about all that, what Toni thinks of the biblical God, and biological sex. Toni is from Alberta

Ellie Boehlke, my daughter, is my guest.  We catch up with what she has been doing lately, then talk about abortion, what is an unborn baby, responding to abortion, the Pro-Life position and the Abolitionist’s position, and other related things. Ellie

Ron talks about divorce, impacts in his life and his relationship with God. Ron

Art has stayed active through his life and now in his 80’s, he’s still going.  Art enjoys endurance activities like power walking and cycling. Art

James Barnett is founder and executive director of Neighborly, and organization that exist to help others see, love, and join those in the margins.  James talks about following Jesus. Neighborly’s website is at thatsneighborly.org James Barnett

Pastor Jake started working out what he believed early, concerning Christianity.  It diverged a little from the church and community he grew up in.  After trying teaching and experiencing the worst year of his life, Pastor Jake started pastoring, which is what he desired to do all along. Pastor Jake