Good Life Conversations with Dean Wilson

Andrea Wilson was diagnosed with sarcoidosis many years ago. With her husband Reading, Andrea has taken bold action to serve and alleviate suffering for those with this rare disease. They are inspiring people of love and compassion!

Regina has loved learning all her life and wanted to pursue a masters in counseling. Her life changed when she had her beautiful daughter Jayde. Jayde did not have any early signs of having cerebral palsy, but was later diagnosed. Regina did not know what to do and had little hope for her daughter receiving the care and attention she needed and deserved. When she discovered Doman International, ev...

Firefighter Sam Dudley tells the amazing story of emotional-support dog Rhonda. Rhonda was rescued from a “high-kill” shelter, sent to prison for 9 months, and now serves the community. This is a beautiful and uplifting story!

Salud Carbajal is a Congressman from California. In this uplifting interview, Dean Wilson and Congressman Carbajal discuss working together to solve problems as well as the Congressman’s inspiring journey from challenging beginnings to the halls of Congress!

Jerry Siegel has been instrumental in establishing the School Games for Special Olympics of Santa Barbara. He most recently paved the way for 250 young to compete in the School Games. Nannette Clark, Amy Peterson, Sam Jauregui, Steve Glick, Debra Day, and Chris Powers have played for the Special Olympics ranging from 10-25 years.  They share their experiences from some of the following sports...

Doman International is a non-profit organization dedicated to teaching and empowering parents in the development of their child. Their mission is to help children with special needs achieve complete wellness. They educate parents about the Doman Method™ with courses and seminars, and provide personalized guidance to families during evaluation visits with our staff. Spencer teaches parents around t...

From her roots in Alabama to becoming Miss Alabama to taking her gifts to Hollywood….Tara Gray has a fascinating story. She is an example of someone who has “made it” in television in Hollywood without losing her deeply held values. Tara is also an entrepreneur and serves her community in incredible ways. Don’t miss this interview!

Thomas Tighe has served as President and CEO of Direct Relief, a nonprofit humanitarian medical organization, since October 2000. Since Tighe's arrival, the organization has provided cash grants of more than $120 million and furnished more than $8 billion in essential medicines, equipment, and supplies to support health services for low-income people in over 100 countries and all 50 U.S. states, w...

Tom Reed is a pillar of the Santa Barbara community. He is kind-hearted, steady, and a servant of those in need. In this interview, Tom shares his heart for those in need and how The Unity Shoppe is serving in the current climate.

Get to know the 4 recipients of the 2020 Patty & Jon Wilson Scholarship Fund Awards! These four young people are inspiring and accomplished. They will give you great hope for the future!

Will Breman is an extremely gifted musician who came to national prominence on NBC's The Voice. In this episode, Dean interviews Will for a few minutes before Will blessed us with a live performance! What a voice!

Dr. Lawrie's life began by escaping communism with her parents to Austria. There, she once had a racist teacher make her lick her dropped food off the ground. Her family made it to America...and now Dr. Smaranda Lawrie is teaching college students about gratitude and resilience. Amazing!

Host Dean Wilson shares his thoughts about loving our neighbors and communities! Tune in and listen for a dose of the good stuff!

Fatima is an incredible fighter. She has an amazing story and has a mindset we all need to hear. Listen in to this amazing woman share her story of triumph!

Mike and host Dean Wilson talk about their upbringing and the joys and difficulties of raising kids.

Marshall and Dean discuss history and the founding of America.

Santa Barbara County DA Joyce Dudley and our host Dean Wilson talk about the struggles and balance of working with law enforcement while caring for the most vulnerable. 

Jim tells our host Dean Wilson about his upbringing and how words can change people's lives.

Our host Dean Wilson shares his thoughts on family and what is so beautiful about them!

County Supervisor Williams and Dean talk about South Africa, living in a bus by the river, and making friends across the aisle.

Scott and Dean talk about smiling, love, and children with special needs.

Homeboy Industries Founder Father Boyle talks to Dean about his work in L.A. and the power of joy.

Raised in Nigeria. Years in a loveless home with her father, his wives, and 14 children. Lack of justice. Now she is an attorney in the United States helping the poor, mentoring the incarcerated, and loving people.

Today, Dean reflects on his beautiful daughter Ella Claire and how his faith has been strengthened.

I learn a lot from Dr. Gayle Beebe, President of Westmont College. He has a brilliant mind and a tender heart. Today we talked about faith, suffering, hope, leadership, character, and God.