PITSTOP PIONEERS

Sometimes we overthink what we need to give to our kids or do with them to make them happy or fulfilled. When in actuality it does not take much, other than to be present and to do something together. The other day I had the idea to make breakfast for me and my son outside on the open fire. He loved it so much that we did it again today and he told me he would love to do that from now on every Sun...

Maybe you’ve heard it said that the night is darkest before the dawn… and when you are out there and see it for yourself as the sun pierces the darkness and then slowly rises… its quite a spectacle. If you are in a tough spot, be encouraged, hold on just a little longer because the sun will rise again and a new morning is coming! Lamentations 3:22-24 - God’s loyal love couldn’t have run out, his m...

We are all broken people, we all have a past, we all made mistakes, we all are marked. Makes me think of Jacob who did not have a clean slate, but finally came clean with God after wrestling with him and that left Jacob with a mark; a limp…and a new name! Join the conversation! Godspeed, Tom #cleanslate #inbetween #broken #brokenpeople #marked #newname #pitstoppioneers #podcast #podcaster #perspec...

Time for another intermission, the stuff that is in between. 70 episodes have been released on my Podcast PITSTOP PIONEERS, so thank you for watching and listening, and for being on this journey with me. If you haven’t had a chance to listen to some of the earlier episodes, feel free to check them out and I hope you’ll enjoy them…and I hope my 7th YouTube subscriber enjoys them as well! Join the c...

Great to have friends who aren’t afraid to share their hearts, whether in a personal conversation or on a platform; or both. My friend Eric Keller who does his RANDOM STREAMS videos on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@randomstreams6069) inspired me to record this episode after he told me his main motivation to reboot RANDOM STREAMS and record again; to leave a legacy for his kids. Thank you Eric...

Often we think that we know the story of someone that we admire or that inspires us, yet usually there is more to it than meets the eye. I would call it the story behind the story. Here is one about Henry Dunant, the founder of the Red Cross, who in his latter years finally received the recognition and honor he deserved. Guess who was the winner of the first Nobel Prize for peace? Join the convers...

It’s the little things in life that matter most. Somehow it’s quite simple, but too often we forget. Recently I went for a run and just being out there in the elements gives me a sense of belonging, or lets say it’s good for my soul; and for my body. Join the conversation! Godspeed, Tom #runthomasrun #nobadweather #nobadweatheronlybadclothing #theelements #thefifthelement #onethingatatime #whatmak...

I love listening to my friend Kamran’s (@ks.movement) Podcast called GOD IN A SIMPLE WAY (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/god-in-a-simple-way/id1566620131). I appreciate him sharing his heart with me in a personal conversation, yet I am grateful that he is willing to do the same thing to a wider audience on his Podcast. You should check it out! Join the conversation! Godspeed, Tom #justtalki...

The other day at work a song came on by the Chili Pepper, which triggered a conversation about Flea, the band’s Bass player, which triggered another conversation about a documentary by @morganspurlocknyc called The other F word (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1790867/); on punk rock rockers becoming dads! Join the conversation! Godspeed, Tom #theotherfword #brokenness #fatherhood #goodfathers #redho...

In a conversation with a friend we’ve talked about that there is still beauty or miracles in the mess or brokenness that we’re seeing around us; and sometimes it comes in a form that we least expect. It reminded me about something that Fr. Mike Schmitz (@fathermikeschmitz) talked about on his Podcast “The Bible in a Year” (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bible-in-a-year-with-fr-mike-schm...

Sometimes we just need to stop from everything that we’re doing. I know its not easy, but if we do, we will discover things we usually would not see! Psalm 5:3 - At each and every sunrise you will hear my voice as I prepare my sacrifice of prayer to you. Every morning I lay out the pieces of my life on the altar and wait for your fire to fall upon my heart! Join the conversation! Godspeed, Tom #su...

No matter the weather conditions, there shouldn’t be a reason to not go out into nature and explore; because there is no bad weather but only bad clothing! If I wouldn’t have gone out, I wouldn’t have felt, heard nor see the wind! Join the conversation! Godspeed, Tom #beholdthewind #nobadweather #nobadweatheronlybadclothing #pitstoppioneers #podcast #podcaster #perspectives #people #poetry #storie...

Wherever you are in life, it is never too late to make some adjustments, changes and embrace transformation! I recorded this Episode 2 years ago, yet it speaks louder to me now, then when I recorded it. Enjoy! John 16:33 - I have told you these things, so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you have tribulation and distress and suffering, but be courageous; I have overcome the world! Join...

Time for another intermission, a chance stop and look back to where I came from, where things are at and where I am going with my Podcast. Welcome to Season 4! Thank you for watching and listening to PITSTOP PIONEERS and for supporting the show by helping to spread the word. So grateful that you’re a part of this journey! Join the conversation! Godspeed, Tom #intermission #inbetween #season4 #than...

You got a flat tire! Now what? Well, change it if you can and if not, then call roadside assistance… or pray that someone will have mercy on you and give you a hand! Join the conversation! Godspeed, Tom #rockbottom #flattire #pitstoppioneers #podcast #podcaster #perspectives #people #poetry #stories #storyteller #tendthefire #exploreoutdoors #hikelocal #jointheconversation #godspeed PITSTOP PIONEE...

Amazed about my son’s insight I was reminded that the greatest wisdom comes from children, who are not afraid or weary of the world and its pressures! Matthew 21:6 - From the mouths of children and babies I’ll furnish a place of praise! Join the conversation! Godspeed, Tom #mysonsperspective #learnsomething #pitstoppioneers #podcast #podcaster #perspectives #people #poetry #stories #storyteller #t...

Since Christmas is all about giving, here is my gift to you; the story about the Snowman. Watch the full movie on https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5A3THighARU and feel free to share it with a friend. Join the conversation! Godspeed and Merry Christmas, Tom #thesnowman #christmasmovies #seasonsgreetings #merrychristmas #pitstoppioneers #podcast #podcaster #perspectives #people #poetry #stories #stor...

It’s time to celebrate some milestones. I officially launched my Podcast PITSTOP PIONEERS on 12.12.22, which is now available on your favorite Podcast platform or on www.anchor.fm/tomsekinger in audio and video format. I recorded part of this episode a year ago because that’s when I originally planned to launch the Podcast, and the other part (the first 6:39 minutes) was recorded today as a little...

Tomorrow is the Worldcup 2022 final between Argentina and France. Whoever will win, will have 3 world champion titles, which is quite something. However, I hope that the game won’t be decided by penalty shootout! Join the conversation! Godspeed, Tom #penaltyshootout #worldcup2022 #pitstoppioneers #podcast #podcaster #perspectives #people #poetry #stories #storyteller #tendthefire #exploreoutdoors...

A friend told me after I asked her to come and watch a game with me: “I am not into football, but into fashion”! Well, what about football fashion? Join the conversation! Godspeed, Tom #footballfashion #worldcup2022 #pitstoppioneers #podcast #podcaster #perspectives #people #poetry #stories #storyteller #tendthefire #exploreoutdoors #hikelocal #jointheconversation #godspeed PITSTOP PIONEERS is on:...

Every December 6th is SAMICHLAUS in Switzerland. Yeah, the Swiss counterpart to SANTA can’t wait until December 25th and he ain’t traveling alone. I guess Christmas came early this year… Join the conversation! Godspeed, Tom #samichlausvssanta #samichlaus #santa #pitstoppioneers #podcast #podcaster #perspectives #people #poetry #stories #storyteller #tendthefire #exploreoutdoors #hikelocal #jointhe...

Billions of people are drawn to this phenomena called Football World Cup every 4 years, which undoubtedly is the biggest sport event in the world. Whether that is your thing or not, there has been some great games and surprises. Why not tune in and enjoy a game with some friends over a pint? Anyway, thats what I’ll do as I will cheer on the Swiss team today… Join the conversation! Godspeed, Tom #w...

Based on my recent post MERCY RULE, I feel compelled to tell more of the story. After my son and his team won their first soccer tournament, he received his first medal. He was/is so proud! Afterwards he asked me: “Why does it say participant on the back of my medal, and not winner”? I sat him down and gladly explained it to him. His response was priceless because even at his young age he seems to...

Time for another intermission, for the in between stuff…like the meat in a sandwich. We’re 50 Episodes into my Podcast PITSTOP PIONEERS! Wow, this is a reason to celebrate and for a little promo. But mainly I wanted to thank you for watching and listening, and for being on this journey with me! I felt to talk a little bit about what motivates me to do this Podcast. Enjoy! Join the conversation! Go...

Sometimes you need to take a break. Honestly, I think we should take them more often because of the intensity we choose to live our lives. In my opinion we shouldn’t try to go 24/7 non-stop. Rest will help us not only to recharge, but to refocus on what is important! Join the conversation! Godspeed, Tom #hammockharmony #hammock #restisbeautiful #cassettetape #rest #pitstoppioneers #podcast #podcas...