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Embark on a transformative adventure with Inspiring Journeys (formerly Journey of the Rhode Runner), where every step is a story waiting to be told, and every tale sparks the flame of inspiration. Join our hosts, Paul Stroessner and Kerri Nelson, as we navigate the profound narratives of those who've conquered mountains, faced challenges head-on, and emerged stronger than ever. Inspiring Journeys is not just a podcast; it's a celebration of the human spirit. We bring you real stories from re ...
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After The Game

Michelle Gatchell & Roger Ingles

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Hosts Roger Ingles and Michelle Gatchell explore the powerful intersection of sports, coaching, and life. The stories shared show us that indeed there is life after the game, and that the lessons learned from coaches are invaluable assets in the game of life.
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Alex Frost is the vicar of St Matthew's Church in Burnley, host of the God Cast and author of 'Our Daily Bread, Argos To The Altar A Priest Story' order here https://www.brownsbfs.co.uk/Product/F... Follow Fr Alex on X @alexdjfrost Dr. Helen-Ann Hartley is a British Anglican bishop, Lord Spiritual, and academic. She has held several significant positions within the Church of England. Here are some key points about her: Bishop of Newcastle: Since 2023, Dr. Hartley has served as the Bishop of ...
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Welcome, everyone, to a very special episode of Inspiring Journeys! We've been on a little summer hiatus as I am working on some backend work for the show. One of the projects I'm working on is moving my original podcast Return to the '80s into the Inspiring Journeys feed, and branding this branch to GenX Journeys. I'll eventually move all the retu…
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Bayes was ordained in the Church of England, made a deacon at Petertide 1979 (1 July)[6] and as a priest the Petertide following (29 June 1980), both times by Ronnie Bowlby, Bishop of Newcastle, at Newcastle Cathedral.[7][8] He was an assistant curate at St Paul's Church, Whitley Bay for three years (1979–1982). He then became a university chaplain…
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A link to campaign to release Layan Nasser https://www.change.org/p/release-laya...Dean Richard Sewell is British and previously served as a priest in the Diocese of Southwark in the UK. His last post before moving to Jerusalem was as Team Rector of Barnes Team Ministry which comprises three churches in South West London.Richard was ordained priest…
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Follow Fr Alex on X @alexdjfrostAbout Mark RussJollyQuaker.com began in 2013 as a space to process and share my thoughts on Quaker theology. The name is inspired by ‘A Testament of Devotion’ by the Quaker mystic Thomas Kelly, one of the first books on Quaker spirituality I read. Kelly writes ‘I’d rather be jolly Saint Francis singing his canticle t…
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Cris Rogers is a Church of England minister, church planter, artist, maker, and Star Wars fan. Along with his wife Beki, Cris leads All Hallows Bow, a highly missional church in East London. He has a deep passion for discipleship and apprenticeship in the way of Jesus. Additionally, Cris hosts a weekly discipleship podcast called “Making Disciples …
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Nigel is a versatile journalist and broacaster with 30 years experience across TV, radio and online. He both produces and presents for BBC World Service news and is one of the UK's top football commentators regularly describing the Premier League on talkSPORT and Premier League Productions, presenting UEFA Champions League coverage across the globe…
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On this episode of Inspiring Journeys, Paul defies Ghostbuster Dr. Egon Spengler's advice about not crossing the streams as we welcome Suzanne Mattaboni, co-host of Paul's other show, The GenX Book Club, to this show. Suzanne is an award-winning writer and the author of the coming-of-age novel Once in a Lifetime, which is set in the 1980s. She rece…
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On this episode we are thrilled to welcome Angie Leitnaker. Angie’s journey through personal growth and overcoming grief has made her a passionate advocate for human potential. With 13 years of teaching experience and extensive work hosting global retreats, she has dedicated herself to helping others discover their inner greatness. Angie believes e…
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Gordon Birtwistle (born 6 September 1943) is a British Liberal Democrat politician and former MP. He was the Member of Parliament (MP) for the constituency of Burnley, England, from May 2010 to May 2015. He was Parliamentary Private Secretary to Danny Alexander, Chief Secretary to the Treasury from 2010 to 2012.From 2013, he was Government Apprenti…
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Martin Saunders leads the Satellites festival alongside his role as Deputy Chief Executive of YouthscapeHe joined YS in 2013 because he is passionate about seeing young people connect with faith. For the last few years he has focussed on resourcing youth leaders through innovative resources and events, but now his work has broadened into developing…
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Today, we have a truly special guest with us: Molly Smith. Often described as the female “Ted Lasso,” Molly brings an infectious blend of grit and positivity to everything she does, earning her the endearing moniker #mollypositivepants. Molly is deeply committed to personal growth, the potential of those around her, and the success of the companies…
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BackgroundAndy was raised in Andover after the family settled there with the Army. He was brought up in a normal, single-parent family, on benefits on a council estate. He has a young son. A youth worker, chef, gardener and Local councillor he went on to train as a Baptist Minister in 2013. He studied theology at Regents Park College, Oxford alongs…
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Paul has signed up for his very first marathon! He will be running the Marine Corps Marathon on October 27 this year (2024). Paul discusses his decision with Kerri, and talks about what led to this decision and they talk about the road ahead. This episode is dedicated to 22 Too Many veteran: Pamela Dowling US Marine Corporal Pamela K Dowling, born …
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Today we welcome Terry Yoffe to the show! Terry's journey is one of transformation and empowerment. After years in the corporate world, she broke those golden handcuffs and seamlessly transitioned into a role as an executive business coach. For the past 2 decades, Terry has been guiding her clients towards realizing their full potential. But Terry'…
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Alex Frost is the vicar of St Matthew's Church in Burnley, host of the God Cast and author of 'Our Daily Bread, Argos To The Altar A Priest Story'order here https://www.brownsbfs.co.uk/Product/Frost-Father-Alex/Our-daily-bread---from-Argos-to-the-altar/9780008556556Follow Fr Alex on X @alexdjfrostPhoebe Smith is an adventurer and multi-award-winnin…
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Alex Frost is the vicar of St Matthew's Church in Burnley, host of the God Cast and author of 'Our Daily Bread, Argos To The Altar A Priest Story'order here https://www.brownsbfs.co.uk/Product/F...Follow Fr Alex on X @alexdjfrostPatrick Watt is the Chief Executive Officer for Christian Aid.Prior to this, he was Policy and Campaigns Director, respon…
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Inspiring Journeys' own Kerri Nelson, and Chris Marino, whose incredible story can be heard on Episode 8 of Inspiring Journeys, completed the 2024 Boston Marathon! We get to live vicariously through them on Marathon Monday as give their experiences from the Marathon Expo to the trip to the starting line, to the race itself. And a little potty talk …
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Alex Frost is the vicar of St Matthew's Church in Burnley, host of the God Cast and author of 'Our Daily Bread, Argos To The Altar A Priest Story'order here https://www.brownsbfs.co.uk/Product/F...Follow Fr Alex on X @alexdjfrostBranch was born in Liverpool, England. A childhood Liverpool fan, he started his footballing career across the River Mers…
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Alex Frost is the vicar of St Matthew's Church in Burnley, host of the God Cast and author of 'Our Daily Bread, Argos To The Altar A Priest Story'order here https://www.brownsbfs.co.uk/Product/F...Follow Fr Alex on X @alexdjfrostDr. Helen-Ann Hartley is a British Anglican bishop, Lord Spiritual, and academic. She has held several significant positi…
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On this episode, we welcome the incredible Russ Rogers to the show! Russ is the author of a children's 5-book series, Today... He is also the founder of the movement called Movetoday365. He encourages everybody to get some movement in and get outside. As a part of Movetoday365, on the second Saturday of every month, friends and family gather togeth…
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Simon Garner is a legend at Blackburn Rovers and a popular figure at West Bromwich Albion and Wycombe Wanderers.Two decades after the release of There’s Only One Simon Garner, Blackburn’s all-time top scorer is back with another fascinating insight into the life of a footballer.With more stories, new insights and contributions from former players a…
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The 128th Boston Marathon took place on April 15, 2024. Your host, Paul Stroessner was in attendance for both the marathon and the expo, and this is his report. This week's 22 Too Many veteran is David Simpson “My Cousin David took his own life. A few nights ago, he became one of the 22 US veterans that commit suicide daily. I know it was not alway…
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A must see for every DM fan. 🩶 These guys are amazing! 🔥🔥🔥 Set list, stage set up, visuals, performance, music and vocals - will blow you away. Also, lovely people to talk to. 😊 You just can't get enough! I’ve seen Depeche Mode live 3 times. Last night was the first time for me seeing The Devout. They were amazing; ‘Dave’ had the voice, the manneri…
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On this episode, we welcome the incredible and inspirational Maurice Lowman, also known as the Marathon Panda. Maurice had gone from hitting rock bottom on the streets of Rhode Island to living the life of High fives and positive vibes, being sober since March 12, 2015, and continuing an outdoor run streak since January 1, 2016! The 2024 Boston Mar…
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The Inspiring Journeys podcast is off to a hot start, featuring all incredible guests. On this episode, Kerri and Paul reflect on the resilience, power, and inspiration of each guest. Let us know if you had any takeaways from anybody on the show so far. Ret. NYPD Detective Andrew Liakos and SBA Member, Ret. Sgt. Edward Scali, have teamed up with th…
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ORDER ALEX'S BOOK HERE https://www.whsmith.co.uk/products/ou...ABOUT ALEXStand-up-comedian turned priest’s tale of generosity and compassion to HarperNorthHarperCollins today announce the acquisition of Our Daily Bread: From Argos to the Altar – a Priest’s Story by Father Alex Frost.Jonathan de Peyer, senior commissioning editor, acquired World All…
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We welcome Chris Marino back to the show! Chris was on episodes 51 and 52 of Journey of the Rhode Runner when he ran his first Boston Marathon in 2021. Then on December 3, 2022, while out on a run, Chris survived a widowmaker heart attack (which has a 10-20% survival rate). Not only has Chris survived, but is thriving. On April 15, 2024, Chris will…
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About Bishop RobBefore his appointment as Chief Executive of CUF, Robert Wickham served as the Bishop of Edmonton since September 2015.He was a Curate in the Parish Church of Willesden, a Team Vicar in the Parish of Old St Pancras, with a particular responsibility for St Mary’s Somers Town, and then for nine years as Rector of St John at Hackney, l…
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Maxine began her professional orchestral career touring with the Norwegian Chamber Orchestra and the Academy of St. Martins-in-the-fields whilst still a first year student at the Royal Academy of Music. She successfully auditioned for a place on the London Symphony Orchestra string experience scheme whilst at the RAM and became a permanent member o…
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Adriana Ferns is not only a co-host of Inspiring Journeys, but also a partner in the female owned and run business, SoulFriend Yoga. SouldFriend has been an online business for the past 3+ years, selling well-sourced, safe materials for their yoga mats and clothes. Not only do they have great quality clothes, mats, and accessories, but they support…
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We have another exciting episode this week as Kerri and Paul welcome Eddie Scali to the show. Eddie was a New York volunteer firefighter, then went on to an impactful 21 year career as an NYPD officer. These days, Eddie is a warrior for mental wellness for both first responders and the general population. He started a private law enforcement online…
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Chris Brass (born 24 July 1975) is an English manager and former professional footballer, he who works in a senior recruitment role at Premier League club Nottingham Forest in a role across The Academy and First Team.[3]As a player, he was a defender in the Football League for Burnley, Torquay United, Halifax Town, York City and Bury. He also playe…
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Brace yourselves for a powerful episode! At the time of this recording, Tom Lyman has been sober for 26 months, and has started the massively growing non-profit organization, The Considerate Group. Tom gets very vulnerable with us, talking about his dark days, going on the verge of losing everything, and rising out of the ashes to starting Joy Hour…
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Craig Heap OLY born 10 July 1973 is a retired Commonwealth Games Gold medal winning gymnast, who has represented England over 100 times in various international gymnastic competitions,[2] including at the 2000 Summer Olympics. He has been the English and British champion, as well as the Captain on many occasions. He was born in Burnley, Lancashire…
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Today we welcome the amazing Jessica Rae to the show! Jessica is a mentor/coach, author, creator, and speaker who helps women, especially single moms, break free and reclaim their life and independence. She is able to do this through the lessons she learned from her own experiences, which includes past toxic relationships and a scammer. Jessica not…
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Today's guest, Kate DeCosta, is on an inspiring journey. Kate was having some major health issues that doctors couldn't figure out. But that wasn't going to stop her! Kate's passion for health led her on a path of over a decade of researching and studying different symptoms, ailments, and treatments which led her to go to school at the Institute fo…
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James Esses is a commentator, writer and advocate on the impact of ideology on society.He frequently appears on television, including on GB News and TalkTV, and writes for a number of publications, including the Mail, Telegraph, Spectator, Spiked and Critic.James is the co-founder of ‘Thoughtful Therapists’, a group working to challenge the ideolog…
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I hope you're all ready to be fired up and inspired today! Kerri and Paul welcome Jenn Gray to the show. Jenn has been on an adventerous and inspiring life journey. She is the proud single mom of 4 children, and an entreprenuer. On this episode, Jenn gets vulnerable as we dive into her challenges as she has transformed her life by being her genuine…
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Richard Burgon (born 19 September 1980) is a British Labour Party politician who has been the Member of Parliament (MP) for Leeds East since 2015. Burgon served as Shadow Secretary of State for Justice and Shadow Lord Chancellor in the Shadow Cabinet of Jeremy Corbyn from 2016 to 2020.Burgon read English Literature at St John's College, Cambridge, …
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From a young boy cheering for the Boston Red Sox to a master on the mound in Central Ohio, Russ Meade takes us through the innings of his life, where the love of the game and the wisdom of a father named Big Russ shaped a pitching career that was as strategic as it was heart-driven. Striking up a conversation with Russ, we cover the bases from his …
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Keep up to date with Boff via his website here https://boffwhalley.com/ Allan Mark "Boff" Whalley is an English musician and writer. Formerly the lead guitarist for the anarcho-punk and folk band Chumbawamba, he is now a playwright and the founder of Commoners Choir who released their first album in March 2017.Early life and educationWhalley was bo…
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Inspiring Journeys welcomes our first guest, Misty Johnson! Misty had suffered from crippling anxiety. This anxiety contributed to Misty not being able to go to the gym for 7 years. But now she has returned stronger than ever! Check out this episode to find out how she did it, and learn some advice for people who struggle from anxiety, and how to o…
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Walking through the chronicles of basketball history, we're joined by the remarkable Bill Hosket Jr., a man whose life story reads like a script from an inspiring sports film. From a humble Ohio beginning to the shimmering courts of professional basketball, Bill opens up about the values instilled by his small-town roots and the towering influence …
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Scott is currently reprising his role as Rangers fan 'Billy' in NLP Theatre Company’s 20th Anniversary Tour of 'Singin’ I’m No A Billy, He’s A Tim' by Des Dillon. In 2010 Scott won the coveted 'Stage Award for acting excellence' for his portrayal of Rangers daft Billy at the Edinburgh International Festival.Kyle's first professional role was in 200…
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Embark on a transformative adventure with Inspiring Journeys, where every step is a story waiting to be told, and every tale sparks the flame of inspiration. Join Paul Stroessner, Adriana Ferns, and Kerri Nelson, as we navigate the profound narratives of those who've conquered mountains, faced challenges head-on, and emerged stronger than ever! We'…
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From the basketball courts of Worthington, Ohio to the volleyball courts of collegiate sports, Hailee Wilhelm Stanley's narrative is one of transformation and tenacity. She joins Roger Ingles and Michelle Gatchell to recount the pivotal moments that shaped her into the athlete and mentor she is today. She shares her early resistance to soccer, a sp…
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ey Hall, Director of Evangelism and GrowthTrey Hall is a Methodist pioneer, church planting strategist, and evangelist. Since 2000 he has established and led churches in the United Kingdom and the United States, served as Mission Advisor for the Birmingham District of the Methodist Church in Britain, and coached scores of practitioners renewing inh…
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