The Sheckler Spotlight

Rich O'Toole: Sober, Smart, and Still Singing | The Sheckler Spotlight Ep. 14 Texas singer-songwriter Rich O'Toole joins Harrison for a raw and powerful conversation about sobriety, addiction, anxiety, and resilience. With over 50 million streams to his name and a brain that moves like a Ferrari, Rich opens up about his journey through rehab, the truth behind his “outlaw” reputation, and why creat...

🎙️ Cindy Stibbard: Divorce Redefined — Clarity, Courage, and Healing | The Sheckler Spotlight Ep. 13 Certified relationship and divorce coach Cindy Stibbard joins Harrison for a raw and insightful conversation about emotional disconnection, relationship recovery, and personal transformation. From enduring a 22-year marriage to becoming a guiding voice for thousands, Cindy shares her journey with h...

🎙️ Ryan Kalish: From MLB to Uganda | The Sheckler Spotlight Ep. 12 From Fenway Park to feeding children in Africa—Ryan Kalish’s journey is anything but ordinary. In this powerful episode, former Red Sox and Cubs outfielder Ryan Kalish opens up about his unexpected path from pro baseball to global humanitarian work. After enduring 14 surgeries and retiring early, Ryan found healing through Pilates,...

🎙 Larry Hankin: The Ultimate “That Guy” | The Sheckler Spotlight Ep. 11 You’ve seen him in Friends, Seinfeld, Breaking Bad, Billy Madison, and Escape from Alcatraz — but today, legendary character actor and Oscar-nominated filmmaker Larry Hankin steps into the spotlight for a raw, hilarious, and unexpectedly moving conversation. From battling undiagnosed dyslexia and surviving a wild college exper...

Rose Reid: Acting, Writing, and Living Creatively | The Sheckler Spotlight Ep. 10 Rose Reid is one of the most interesting people I’ve come across—an actress, writer, and creative soul who continually pushes herself with new projects, yet carries herself with rare humility. From her breakout roles in Finding You and Surprised by Oxford , to writing sci-fi adventures like The Lightning Code , Rose...

Billy Hallowell: Faith, Skepticism, and the Miraculous | The Sheckler Spotlight Ep. 9 In this powerful episode of The Sheckler Spotlight, host Harrison Sheckler is joined by journalist, author, and digital TV host Billy Hallowell to explore the intersection of faith, skepticism, and the supernatural. Billy opens up about his decades-long career covering spiritual phenomena, his personal faith jour...

In this heartfelt episode of The Sheckler Spotlight, Dr. Harrison Sheckler welcomes Annie B. Mayfield — 7-time author, 5-time Amazon bestseller, and host of the Made to Shine podcast — for a powerful conversation on faith, identity, social media, and trusting God's timing.  Annie opens up about her writing journey, finding her voice through vulnerability, and why her newest book U-Matter: Building...

Stephanie Ryann: Storytelling in Every Song | The Sheckler Spotlight Ep. 7 In this episode of The Sheckler Spotlight, Harrison sits down with country singer-songwriter Stephanie Ryann, one of the most refreshing and fearless voices in independent music today. A former fashion model and volunteer firefighter, Stephanie has been blazing her own trail since her 2018 debut—earning fans across the coun...

In this episode of The Sheckler Spotlight, host Harrison Sheckler sits down with rising Christian rock artist Haley Jones—a bold new voice in worship music whose songs blend gospel power, southern grit, and raw authenticity. With breakout tracks like “Not Today” and “Crazy Good,” Haley is redefining what Christian music can sound like: edgy, honest, and unshakably rooted in faith. Haley shares her...

In this powerful episode of The Sheckler Spotlight , Harrison sits down with Matt Chenard , a business, leadership, and life coach for Christian men. From hockey rinks in Alberta to the frontlines of faith-based entrepreneurship, Matt shares his journey through personal trials—burnout, business setbacks, autoimmune illness—and how he emerged with a Christ-centered mission: to help men lead with in...

In this captivating episode of The Sheckler Spotlight , Harrison Sheckler sits down with world-renowned pianist, composer, and educator Jeffrey Biegel —a visionary force in the classical music world. From performing the first-ever live internet recital in 1997 to commissioning over 30 new concertos from living composers, Biegel shares stories from a trailblazing career rooted in innovation, artist...

Episode 3 – Noel MacNeal: Puppetry, Purpose & Creativity | The Sheckler Spotlight Ep. 3 In this episode of The Sheckler Spotlight, I sit down with Emmy-winning puppeteer, voice actor, and director Noel MacNeal, best known as Bear from Bear in the Big Blue House, Magellan from Eureeka’s Castle, and countless iconic characters from Sesame Street, The Puzzle Place, Between the Lions, and Last Wee...

In this inspiring episode, Harrison Sheckler sits down with GMA Dove Award-nominated artist, songwriter, and worship leader Sarah Kroger . Sarah shares her powerful journey from growing up in a musical family, to facing bullying and fear, to finding healing and purpose through worship. We explore her new album A New Reality , her upcoming book Belovedness: Overcoming Your Inner Critic , and her ex...

In this powerful episode of The Sheckler Spotlight , two-time World Series Champion and 2016 World Series MVP Ben Zobrist opens up about his journey from a small town in Illinois to the heights of Major League Baseball — and the even deeper journey of finding his true worth beyond athletic performance. Ben shares incredible stories from his career (including winning with the Royals and Cubs), his...