The Story of Everyman

Today's guest is a man who grew up with two red lights and roughly 2,000 neighbors — a small-town kid from Edgewood, Texas who has spent the better part of a decade turning conversation into a calling. His name is Aaron Dunn. Aaron is a podcaster, creative thinker, and self-described lover of intentional conversations. His show, Dunn on Purpose — a clever play on his last name — has been a through...

Before we begin this episode of The Story of Everyman, please be advised that this conversation contains discussions involving sexual assault, domestic violence, trauma, depression, and emotional abuse. Some listeners may find portions of this episode difficult or triggering. Listener discretion is strongly advised. On this episode of The Story of Everyman, we sit down with Angela Sanders Dawson —...

🎙️ Story of Everyman – Introduction (Grace Henderson Episode) “Welcome to the Story of Everyman.” It starts simple. A conversation. A moment. A story waiting to be told. “Our guest today is Grace Henderson.” A voice stepping into something new— “It is my first podcast.” And just like that… you’re not just listening to an episode— you’re witnessing a beginning. Because this show isn’t about perfect...

🔥 NEW EPISODE | Story of Everyman 🔥 🎙️ Featuring Jaylin Raffety “Not a lot to do there other than bad things…” Jaylin’s story doesn’t begin with opportunity—it begins with challenge. A childhood that could’ve gone one direction… but didn’t. “Once I went homeschool, I didn’t want to go back…” “It allowed me to work with my dad…” What looked like a setback became a turning point. “I ended up savin...

Bienvenidos nuevamente a La Historia de Everyman, el podcast donde exploramos las vidas, luchas y victorias de personas comunes cuyas historias nos inspiran. Hoy nos quedamos aquí en el Este de Texas para conversar con una empresaria local cuyo restaurante se ha convertido en un lugar especial para amigos, familias y la comunidad. Como escuchamos en la entrevista: “Restaurant… aquí, en el este de...

Welcome to The Story of Everyman, the podcast where we sit down with ordinary people who have walked extraordinary paths. Today’s guest is someone many runners across Texas know well. As the episode begins we hear: “I have a pretty cool guest today named Briston, and he's the owner of Texas Outlaw Running.” But Briston Rains’ story didn’t begin with race finish lines or running companies. It start...

🎙️ The Story of Everyman Podcast – Featuring Shawn Ingram Welcome to The Story of Everyman. There comes a moment in a man’s life when he stops… and looks back. “When you get to a certain age,” Shawn Ingram said, “I was looking at my life…” And what he saw wasn’t just success. It was absence. “And so I miss my family and I missed a lot. I've got a daughter that's 33 this year and I missed a great,...

Welcome to The Story of Everyman. Today’s guest is Peggy Riggs, a woman whose life reminds us that “everybody enjoyed being around me, but that wasn’t the truth.” Peggy is one of the contributing authors in Armor of Light, where, as she puts it, “they’re just chapters — each person has a chapter.” But her chapter carries weight, honesty, and courage. Peggy opens up about a journey marked by questi...

Welcome to The Story of Everyman—where real people tell the kind of stories that don’t fit neatly into a highlight reel. Today’s episode features Lee Mathis and the Brutally Handsome—a band that didn’t just come together through talent and timing, but through struggle, growth, and hard-earned clarity. In this conversation, Lee opens up about the road that led him here, including a very real battle...

This is a special edition of Story of Everyman. We talk about our introduction through my local page, All Things Longview. She brought one of her artists, Jodi to share a little about herself. She shares details about a mural on a retaining wall in Longview, which, once completed, will be the second largest Mural in the state of Texas. Enjoy this special episode.

    Episode: Corey Wade – The Outcast, The Craftsman, The Everyman Within In The Story of Everyman, we go beyond headlines and highlight reels to uncover the raw, unfiltered human stories that remind us who we are. Each week, host John Silos sits down with someone whose journey mirrors the quiet battles and victories we all share — stories that breathe, break, and rebuild what it means to live wit...

In every life, there are shadows… and yet, there is light. Today, we invite you into the story of a woman who has walked through both. Marquett Ridgeway was born in Dallas, carried through childhood moves and memories, the eldest of three — a daughter, a sister, and a soul shaped by both joy and pain. From the shy halls of Mesquite High School to the bright lights of choir and theater, she learned...

Welcome to The Story of Everyman — where ordinary voices share extraordinary journeys. Today, we open the door to a story rooted in resilience, movement, and faith. Our guest, Maleke, carries with him the echoes of the Gulf Coast and the quiet roads of East Texas. Born in Gulfport, Mississippi, his path has wound through Dangerfield, the heart of Longview, and back again — each step shaping who he...

Welcome… to The Story of Every Man. A journey where faith and struggle, hope and hardship, meet on sacred ground. Today, we walk beside Art. Born in Shreveport, yet rooted in Dallas — a city that has always been his anchor, his home through every storm, his ground through every trial. From the weight of a father’s battles… to the shadow of end-of-life moments… to the search for love that carries,...

There is a Local barber in Longview, Texas Name Adam Smith. I have several friends who know him and would tell me he had a great story and he should be on my podcast. As fate would have it, I ran into one of his employees who introduced herself to me and said he should be on the podcast. With that, I invited Adam to Story of Everyman to learn what his story was. It was one of growing up with a twi...

On today’s episode, we’re joined by Brittany Ridgeway, a young woman whose life has been anything but easy—but every chapter has made her stronger. Brittany grew up without her father, learning hard truths in his silence, still she finds forgiveness and love for him. Her mother became her rock, working multiple jobs and putting her own dreams on hold just to provide for Brittany and her sister. Th...

Welcome to The Story of Every Man, where courage, healing, and truth take center stage. We’re honored to share the journey of Juli Dorsey. A very much anticipated episode — a woman whose strength was created through life's trials and tribulations. Through heartbreak, confusion, and moments of deep discomfort, Juli found something many never do: herself. She’s here to speak openly about the raw pro...

Welcome to The Story of Everyman, where real voices echo through the complexity of life—and today’s voice is one of quiet resilience and radiant rebirth. Meet Re'Beka Howie. Born into the world under uncertain circumstances, she entered life with a lingering question—was she even supposed to be here? Raised in a high-stress environment and enduring the trauma of sexual abuse, Re'Beka had to naviga...

Welcome to Moments Between the Silence—where the quietest voices often hold the loudest truths. We’re stepping into the world of someone who rarely invites you in. Brant is a man of few words. He comes and goes like a passing breeze—noticed, yet never fully known. To many, he's a mystery. Quiet. Reserved. Always present, but somehow distant. But behind that stillness lies a story—one shaped by a c...

Today’s guest is someone who truly embodies strength—inside and out. We’re thrilled to welcome Dr. Doug Daley: a dedicated chiropractor, CrossFit extraordinaire, and above all, an exceptional husband and father. Dr. Daley’s journey has taken him from the world of physical therapy to mastering the art of chiropractic care—and he’s brought his deep love for health and movement with him every step of...

    Some stories break your heart. Some stories heal it. And then there are those rare stories—like the one you're about to hear—that do both.   Today, we welcome Krista, a woman whose life has been shaped by love, discipline, rebellion, heartbreak, and ultimately, redemption.   She grew up in a good home, surrounded by family, learning from a stepfather who believed in discipline and strong value...

SOE: Today, we’re honored to welcome Pam, an inspiring author and the editor behind the Her Voice movement—a powerful series of books featuring stories from various authors who have navigated life’s challenges, including trauma, and emerged stronger. Originally from California, Pam brings her own deeply personal journey of overcoming childhood trauma, and she’s here to share her story, insights, a...

Jose Sanchez is a dedicated immigration attorney based in Longview, Texas. Drawing from his personal journey as an immigrant, he understands firsthand the challenges and hopes associated with navigating a new country. Raised by two loving parents who instilled in him the values of perseverance and integrity, Jose’s path to law was both inspired and intentional. After completing his education and e...

Trinity Jackson and Kat, some of the authors behind Her Movement, bring a powerful and deeply personal series that shares their journeys through life's trials and tribulations. With raw honesty and heartfelt storytelling, they reflect on their past struggles, the challenges they faced while growing up, and the moments that tested their strength. Through it all, they discovered faith, which became...

Welcome to the Story of Every Man, where we bring you real stories. Today, we’re diving into the journey of a man who turned his dreams into reality—Johnny Sanchez. A proud Longview native, Johnny was born to immigrant parents, built a thriving local roofing company from the ground up, and found strength in faith along the way. He’s a devoted husband who married his college sweetheart, and his sto...