Seemingly Ordinary

Brigitte Linford has led the most incredible life. She is a fitness coach for Beach Body, but what she has overcome personally has to be heard to be believed. (This episode was recorded in July 2021.)

This is a tough era to join the police, but Joe Hunninghake felt compelled to serve as many people as possible. Ever since he made this decision, his life has become incredibly rewarding. Joe is also a performer for Tan Books, a company that makes audiobooks. With Tan Books, at last count, Joe has contributed to twelve audiobooks, including The Agony of Jesus and Trustful Surrender. (This episode...

In 2020 and 2021, St. James Academy won back-to-back football state championships. Coach Matt Joshi gives us the inside story. (This episode was recorded on March 11, 2022.)

This is an unusual episode: two artists discuss beauty. What it is, how to create it, and why we need it to make life worthwhile. This far-ranging conversation is mediative and thought-provoking, just like Abby and Molly. Abby Herrick is a senior in college studying to be a teacher. She is an outstanding playwright, and I interviewed her about two of her plays—and a hilarious speech that she wrote...

Matthew Newkirk is a sophomore at Mizzou. He is also going into a really tough field: journalism. With newsrooms shrinking, how can a student get ahead? Matthew is doing everything possible.

Erin Forbes is the author of "The Elementals," "The Lost Dreamer," and "The Kindred Woods," available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and everywhere books are sold. It’s an epic fantasy trilogy, and the covers are gorgeous. Erin is also a graphic designer, and gives advice to aspiring authors on Instagram. One other cool thing: she finished her first novel when she was...

Christy Dalke is a psychologist who works for the Veterans’ Administration. She knows a lot about PTSD, Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy, Skills Training in Affect and Interpersonal Regulation (STAIR) Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), and Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PE).  We start with a story that hit a little too close to home for her. (This episode was rec...

Wilder than the Wild West.

Reed Wilkinson, 22, is a deep thinker who just passed the LSAT. In this wide ranging episode, we discuss life's ultimate questions, including: Is there a God? If so, why does God allow evil to proliferate? And what is driving the rampant anxiety that many people under 25 suffer from, today? We discuss these questions, and more, through the lens of books like "Man's Search for Meanin...

Zoe Schierts has one of the most inspiring stories you can imagine--and despite all of the hardships she has had to work through, her attitude a blend of optimism and realism that has to be heard to be believed. But once you understand this heartening young woman's philosophy of life, you'll want to enact, too, and get Zoe's outsized results, generosity, and happiness.

Jaime Cailteux reflects on a lifetime of nursing and its best moments, and how family changes everything.

The 1930s through the 1950s were a different world. Travel back in time to see what it was like, growing up in two big families of eight kids each. This episode features my parents, Bill & Colleen Wuebker.

Molly, Abby, and I got caught up on December 20, 2021. With these two bright, philosophical, and deeply Christian ladies, it's always a mystical ride. Both ladies demonstrate what it means to try to figure out what life is all about, and to live with the highest ethics possible.

Dave Ramsey is controversial for some, but Tracy Gay and her family loves his philosophy, and they credit him with turning themselves completely around! Her inspiring story is the fusion of entertainment and inspiration.

Olivia Hoseth is a nurse at Restore Hyperwellness, where she helps people aim for optimal fitness. She also works in a regular hospital setting, and has helped people recover from life-threatening events.  (This episode was recorded in August 2021.)

Tom Radke is the head football coach at St. James Academy in Lenexa, KS. On November 27, 2021, SJA won the Kansas 4A State Championship. In this episode, Tom discusses not just the games, but the powerful philosophy that guides the team.

From Europe to Asia, from Mexico to the Big Picture, Kenzie Grimm entertains and inspires with stories from across the globe. (This episode was recorded in August 2020.)  

Theresa Redd was a beloved English teacher, but she gave it all up to make a life-changing decision that many would love to make. But doing so was not easy.  (This episode was recorded in 

Only in her twenties, Sarah Wright is an accomplished actress and director. Her first show for St. James Academy debuted this month, and played on Nov. 17, 18, 19, and 20. You won't believe what happened the night of the last show!

Tyler Supalla is a teacher, coach, painter, cabinet installer, repairman, piano-tuner, and all around Mr. Fixit. Although he double majored in college, he teaches three totally different subjects that he didn’t major in. His greatest pleasure in life, outside of his family, his probably challenging himself.  Today, we’re going to discuss something else that is becoming highly unusual in some place...

I'm a co-host of "Tales Told Inside of School." In this episode, eighteen-year-old Ipo goes on some sweet and innocent--and highly awkward--dates.

Reed Wilkinson, a constant reader of deep books, and discuss free speech, gun rights, and many other topics related to the Constitution, and the Law. 

I co-host "Tales Told Inside of School." In this episode, young A.J. and the grade school mafia flush the evidence.

Mary Harpole used to belong to the popular crowd, but wasn't happy. And then everything changed.

I co-host Tales Told Inside of School with football coach Tom Radke.  In this episode, he swears it was an accident. Tales Told is available on Spotify.