Fountains of Youth

In this episode of Fountains of Youth, Micah is joined by co-host Daniel Owens, Executive Director of the Life Springs Dream Center and Restoration Center, for a conversation with Bishop Benjamin Nakuku. Benjamin serves as an overseer of multiple churches, schools, and orphanages throughout western Kenya. Having led ministries and organizations for many years, he shares timeless principles of lead...

What opportunities are available right here in our community? In this special Bonus Episode of the Fountains of Youth Podcast, Micah is joined by co-host Craig Hardy, Director of Education and Therapeutic Activities for the Life Springs Dream Center and Restoration Center. Together, they're joined by Whitnei Johnson, Youth Advocate for NCWorks NextGen, and Mekeisha Bradley, Founder and Directo...

**Find the extended version on YouTube!** In this episode of Fountains of Youth , Micah is joined by co-host Dr. Rachel Myers and special guest Janice Ailerson , an art teacher, yoga instructor, and passionate advocate for healthy living. Together, they explore what it means to age well—not just by adding years to your life, but by adding life to your years. Janice shares practical insights on mov...

In this episode of Fountains of Youth, Micah and Shane sit down with Alan Schlitz, a state-level law enforcement agent, member of the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force, and founder of Shield the Innocent. Alan has spent more than 14 years investigating some of the darkest corners of the internet—but instead of becoming cynical, he's dedicated his life to protecting children, e...

What does freedom really look like? In this episode of Fountains of Youth, Micah and Shane sit down with Stephen Coleman, COO of Sandhills Adult & Teen Challenge, to talk about addiction, recovery, second chances, and the habits that can quietly control our lives. Stephen shares his own journey, what he's learned from helping others find freedom, and why recovery isn't just for people...

In Episode 2 of Season 2, Micah is joined by co-host Dr. Rachel Myers and special guests Dr. Carl Bryan and Wendy Bryan for a conversation about family, adoption, parenting, and what it means to stay young in spirit through every season of life. Carl and Wendy share their journey as adoptive parents while balancing demanding professional careers, offering wisdom, humor, and perspective gained from...

In this Season 2 premiere, Micah reunites with co-host Shane and special guest Daniel Owens, Director of the Life Springs Dream Center. They dive into what’s kept them busy during the break, share a lot of laughs, and kick off a new chapter. 7:38 - Joke of the Day 9:18 - Gen-Alpha Word of the Week: "Buns" 11:54 - Grilling Daniel Owens 30:24 - Google Feud Join them as they dive into what...

Welcome to Episode 14 of the Fountains of Youth podcast! 🎙️ This week, we are excited to have Tyler Smith as our special guest. Tyler is a cherished college friend, a pastor of a church in rural Vermont, and an inspiring figure who emphasizes the importance of friendship and community. Southern Sayings: Dive into the fun as we try to unpack and make sense of some classic southern idioms. Can you g...

Welcome to Episode 13 of the Fountains of Youth podcast! 🎙️ This week, we are thrilled to have Eric Braxton as our special guest. Eric is a devoted husband and father who works in IT and has an inspiring story of transformation. Once overweight, Eric has successfully lost the weight and now maintains a healthy lifestyle, proving that change is possible with dedication and perseverance. In This Epi...

Description: Welcome to Episode 12 of the Fountains of Youth podcast! 🎙️ This week, we have the incredible Teresa Dew Kelly, Director of Regional Development for the Food Bank of Central and Eastern NC, as our special guest. Join us as we dive into the importance of community service and how it can help keep us young in mind, body, and spirit. In This Episode: Back in the Day: We get nostalgic and...

In Episode 11 of Fountains of Youth , we dive into the world of chiropractic care with our special guest, Dr. Rachel Zapata Myers, the owner and chiropractor at Ammons Chiropractic Clinic. Join host Micah and co-host Shane as they explore how chiropractic care can help you stay youthful in mind, body, and spirit. Here's what you can look forward to in this episode: Trending "Scream Challe...

🎙️ Welcome to another exciting episode of Fountains of Youth! This week, we are thrilled to have Don Clayton as our special guest. Don is a business professional with a youthful, comedic side, and he’s here to share his insights on staying young while maintaining professionalism. In this episode: • GenZ Lingo Test - Uncle E joins in to test us on what we've been learning • Grilling Don - We ge...

🎙️ Welcome to another exciting episode of Fountains of Youth! This week, we have a special guest, Chad Johnson, AKA Breach, who runs the South Wake F3, an incredible organization focused on Fitness, Fellowship, and Faith. Here's what you can look forward to in this episode: 7:29 - Guess the Exercise - Breach shares some F3 exercises, Shane and Michael do their best to figure them out. 14:40 -...

🎙️ Welcome to another exciting episode of Fountains of Youth! 🌟 This week, Micah and Shane are joined by the incredible Taylor Vorbeck, a small business owner, county commissioner, and supermom. Taylor brings her unique perspective and plenty of laughs to the show. Here’s what we’ve got lined up for you: 1. Dad Jokes Galore - Kick back and enjoy some classic dad jokes as we start the episode with...

🎙️ Welcome to Week 7 of the Fountains of Youth podcast! 🌟 This episode is packed with fun, games, and great conversations. Here's what we've got in store for you: • Binge or Cringe - 6:00 - Join us as we dive into various topics and decide whether they're binge-worthy or cringe-worthy. Expect some lively debates and lots of laughs! • Special Guest: Jeremy Timmons - 14:04 - Get to know...

🎙️ Don't miss out on this week's episode of the Fountains of Youth podcast! 🌟 Join Micah as the main host, Shane as this week's co-host, and special guest Ashley Wilson, a preschool director and mom, for an entertaining and insightful conversation. 🤩 In this episode, we'll kick things off with a hilarious game of "Urban Dictionary?" where Ashley, Shane, and Micah compet...

Shane and Micah share some laughs and great conversation with Britton Buchanan as they discuss bad baby names, get their hearing checked, and get some great advice for chasing down a dream! Britton Buchanan is a singer/songwriter best known for his time on season 14 of NBC’s The Voice, as well his musical output after his time on the show. Having toured the country and having written with his hero...

Former Florida Man, Michael, gets quizzed on his neighbors' crimes and later shares his health battles. Shane shows off his musical abilities (though Google has trouble recognizing what he's doing).

Jack joins us one again to share another hot take, we share your "Back in the Day" thoughts about we might one day tell our kids, Micah and Jack square off in Blind Rankings, and Micah takes a turn on the grill. Subscribe and leave a review! Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Youtube!

Jack Garrell joins Micah and Shane and shares a controversial opinion, Michael teaches us some new Gen-Z slang, and the guys try to predict autocomplete in a game of Google Feud. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube!

Micah and Shane test their Gen-Z vocabulary, play New Letter New Movie, and Micah Grills Shane. Follow us on Social Media @FountainsofYouthPodcast