Stacie Brown's seven kids perform above grade level, start their own businesses, do workworking, leatherworking, and can make knives. Why are her kids so diversely skilled and active? Why do they love to be outside and read? What makes them get along so well with adults and others? Homeschooling has doubled in size in recent years, to over 7,000,00…

Adam Clement is a successful entrepreneur who leads a team. He is also a licensed marriage therapist who helps couples--although, he helps many others with many things. In this episode, we discuss dealing with: people who are too tight with money, people who are too loose with money, control freaks, and how to keep your marriage intact--as well as …

Marriage therapist Adam Clement also is a successful entrepreneur who leads a team and helps others get profitable. We discuss two things: Can money buy happiness, and what is most useful about Dave Ramsey's way of living life? (This episode was recorded on Feb. 4, 2024.)By Tim Wuebker

After achieving her life's dream of becoming a TV reporter, Caroline Burkard lived through a hurricane and found herself devastated by it. What do you after you achieve your wildest dream--only to have it ripped from you? With grace and tenacity, you start over. This is the story of Caroline Burkard's hard-fought recovery. (This episode was recorde…

Caroline Burkard was an TV news reporter who was everything the news business ever wanted--telegenic, outgoing, a good storyteller--until she lived through a hurricane, and had to cover the aftermath. The devastation, the stories of people who lost everything, and the reaction of her own executives--nearly broke her. She started off idealistic. Eve…

Before Mike Coy’s father passed, he said, “Make a Difference, Son.” That credo has led Mike, a lifelong athlete and a former baseball coach with 3 Texas State Championships and 1 National Championship, to now urging men to take care better care of their health. Never sick a day in his life, Mike had to suffer through cancer—although he bounced back…

Sammy Kopecky is a professional photographer (episode 28) and a future F.O.C.U.S. missionary. Currently a senior in college, she has traveled to Peru (episode 141) and she has great advice for taking your relationships to a whole new level (episode 97). Always growing, Sammy is disarmingly relaxed. How does she do it all? In this episode, she takes…

In this concluding episode, Sam and I discuss religion, and he continues to mesmerize me with great stories. Don't miss this excellent conversation, in which Sam puts my brain in high gear. Sam's podcast, "Those Film Nerds," is available on YouTube and other places. His album, "Them Who Haunt," is on Spotify and elsewhere. (This episode was recorde…

The well-read Sam Dierberger joins me to discuss his album, tell me some great stories, and he begins to explain what he really thinks about God. (This episode was recorded on Jan. 20, 2024.)By Tim Wuebker

In this wide-ranging conversation with Sam Dierberger, a brilliant senior from Rockhurst University, we discuss his 700 page novel, the crazy real-life stories that inspired it, religion, how Sam’s had his worldview severely challenged, and much, much more. Sam is a great storyteller with highly unusual observations. You’ll love this. (This episode…

When college works, it really works. Sam Dierberger is a brilliant, well-read, fascinating senior at Rockhurst University who is going to law school in August, which raises the question: does college make people brilliant? Or do some brilliant people go to college? But what I find compelling about Sam are his many interests. Sam wrote two novels wh…

Everyone wishes he or she were stronger, more self-disciplined, and more courageous; it's the key to life. Adam Clement discusses resilience: what it is, what gets in the way of developing it, and how to grow it to be a better spouse, parent, friend, and everything else that you want to be. A truly great conversation, loaded with insight and practi…

A Marriage Therapist Discusses All of Those Petty Personality Traits That Can Drive You Crazy (Part 2): Bossy people. Indecisive people. People who minimize your problems. And many more!By Tim Wuebker

Little white lies. Secretive people. People who have to one-up you. Fake people. A Marriage Therapist Discusses All of Those Petty Personality Traits That Can Drive You Crazy (Part 1). Part 2 arrives on January 23, 2024.By Tim Wuebker

Father Merle Kollasch, 89 1/2, has been a priest for nearly sixty years. I ask him about his parents, childhood, time in Rome, his life as a priest, teacher, coach, and much more. He is a great storyteller and a great, wise man. (This episode was recorded in Dec. 2023.)By Tim Wuebker

Dr. Blaine Leeds is a dentist, an expert in sleep health, and the author of "What Happens When Your Child Doesn’t Sleep: Unlock the Secret to Happy, Healthy Children." By embracing new technology and AI, Dr. Leeds has pioneered new treatments that help with the many problems sleep apnea can cause, from high blood pressure to ADD, ADHD, bedwetting i…

Mark B. Murphy and his company, Northeast Private Client Group, helps over 4,000 clients do almost anything they want to do in the world of real estate, running your own business, and working in the finance industry. He also helps employees broaden their horizons. More than just a financial firm—although he runs an amazing financial firm—Mark helps…

Helene Waldeck has an adventurous spirit. We discuss her time in Alaska, bears, moose, the wild people up north, driving the Alaskan Highway and taking a 5,000 mile roadtrip through deserted lands, and--now--Helene faces the Big Question: What Comes Next?By Tim Wuebker

In search of adventure, 22-year-old Helene Waldeck moved to New Zealand in 2019. The job she had lined up disappeared as soon as she got there. After that, she had many adventures. And then, the world turned upside-down.

Mike and Kristi Dennihan homeschool almost all of their kids--and their key motivation is time. They also run the School of Love--an amazing institution that helps couples stay together, which we will discuss at a later date. (This episode was recorded in late 2023.)

In an era where many have allergies and asthma, illnesses are high, and people consider eating organic meat, fish, eggs, veggies, and fruits--and consider what's in their water, lotions, and more--Simina Gentry Sells Organic Clothes. For over 30 years, this has been common in Europe. Now, Ms. Gentry is bringing natural clothing to the U.S. Check ou…

Brian Fairchild Spent 19 Years in the CIA. In this electrifying conversation, we discuss how his childhood made him want to join; how he met their strict selection criteria; where he was stationed; why he left; and the state of the CIA today--and how Brian believes it is not meeting the challenges of the modern world. Brian is also the author of "T…

Tom Paladino is a researcher into scaler energy, a concept attributed in part to Nikola Tesla, the Serbian-American inventor best known for the design of modern AC electricity, and the namesake of Tesla Automobiles. Scaler energy, Tom believes, has astonishing healing properties. You can read about it here: https://www.scalarlight.com. Tom is a ver…

Brian Curcio is doing generous work. Through his app, Rapunzl, and courses, he is teaching grade schoolers, high school young adults, homeschoolers, individuals, and adults all about investing, saving, income, expenses, and much more involving financial literary. In an era where about half of all Americans are just $500 away from serious problems, …

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For me, this conversation was a wild ride. John Gusty needed to help save his wife's life. His biography reads: "After over 30 years in the entertainment industry working “behind the curtain” for some of music’s biggest names, John turned his attention to health and wellness in an effort to help his wife heal from what was originally diagnosed as M…

Dr. Jamie Bezdek is one of the most vivid people I know. A great storyteller and very well educated, she has great thoughts on family, birth order, psychology, and her being raised in the Catholic faith--but straying--and then coming back, all combined with stories of love and romance--is deeply compelling. (Part 2 of 2 episodes. These episodes wer…

Dr. Jamie Bezdek is one of the most vivid people I know. A great storyteller and very well educated, she has great thoughts on family, birth order, psychology, and her being raised in the Catholic faith--but straying--and then coming back, all combined with stories of love and romance--is deeply compelling. (Part 1 of 2 episodes. Part 2 comes out O…

Antoinette Ishmael is a lifelong teacher in many areas, including Speech, Debate, and English. In this episode, she discusses three great speeches: * David McCullough Jr.'s Graduation Speech (It's hilarious and challenging); * Barbara Bush's 1990 Graduation Speech (It's inspiring, and focuses on our top priorities); and what might be the greatest s…

Adam Clement is an excellent therapist who has helped hundreds of people. In this episode, we discuss trauma: what it is, why people get stuck with it, and how to get over it. This episode is Part 2. Part 1 aired last week. Both were recorded in June 2023.By Tim Wuebker

Adam Clement is an excellent therapist with many licenses and qualifications. He is also a financial planner. In this episode, we discuss trauma: what it is, why people get stuck with it, and how to get over it. This episode is Part 1. Part 2 will appear on September 26, 2023. (This episode was recorded in June 2023.)…

James Ford tackles life with great energy. In this episode, we discuss James's childhood, dating days, engagement, marriage, careers, opinions, and much more. His enthusiasm is contagious. Enjoy! (This episode was recorded in 2022, and took me too long to edit.)By Tim Wuebker

Tyler Supalla is a deep thinker who, in the past few years, got married, had a baby, switched jobs, and switched cities. We discuss these many changes, and he reflects on the decade that led to all of this (his twenties), and we discuss my theory that the twenties is the make-or-break decade of most people's lives. (This episode was recorded in 202…

My mom has great stories from her childhood. I love these tales--I hope you will, too. (This episode was recorded in 2022.)

Abby Barrett & A.J. Espinoza just completed their sophomore year at Benedictine College in Kansas. Bright and motivated, they give me hope for the future. (This episode was recorded in June 2023.)

Dominique O'Hara has worked in marketing for over twenty years. With her skills and great personality, she gets excellent results. In this episode, we discuss her background, hear her stories, and receive great advice. (This episode was recorded on July 21, 2023.)

Catherine (Suprenaut) Cheney is the director of City on a Hill in Kansas City, MO, a ministry for Catholics in their twenties, thirties, and forties. Recently married, we discuss what it was like to go from a person who helps others with their relationships to being married herself. And we discuss potential answers to potential skepticism or doubt …

Dr. Jill Thorne is a licensed psychologist in the state of Kansas. Dr. Thorne enjoys working with people of all ages and has experience helping those who struggle with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma, and self-harm. She is a member of the APA. (This episode was recorded on June 24, 2023.)…

Sarry Ibrahim of the "Thinking Like a Bank" podcast has helped business owners, real estate investors, and full time employees protect, save, and grow their wealth regardless of market conditions on a tax favored basis. In this episode, we discuss Sarry's different approach the finances, how he can help employees become business owners and/or real …

Fear can destroy your relationships with yourself, others, and society at large. It can destroy society. In this episode, therapist Adam Clement discusses a book written by Dr. Mark McDonald, "Freedom from Fear," and offers helpful advice. (This episode was recorded on June 12, 2023.)By Tim Wuebker

Fear can drop your I.Q. by 40 points. It can paralyze you, and destroy your quality of life. In this episode, therapist Adam Clement discusses what fear is, and how to overcome it. (This episode was recorded on June 12, 2023.)By Tim Wuebker

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Not too many people choose a college with only one major, with under 500 students, nestled outside of the city in a natural setting. But Sal and Jacob, cousins, each 18, chose this unusual institution based on the Great Books, and which uses the Socratic Method of instruction (which is where the professors grill you every class to see what you know…

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Sammy Kopecky is a college junior who spent nine days in the poorest part of Peru, the mountains, where people live without water and electricity, and almost without food. They are recovering from years of unrest. Sammy worked with a group of missionaries to help build cement stairs, but also just to play with the kids and speak with the adults. It…

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Belinda Ellsworth has built three successful businesses over the past 25 years and her podcast show, "Work From Your Happy Place," was picked up by iHeartRadio this year. In this episode, she explains how she helps entrepreneurs, artists, and salespeople take their work to the next level. (This episode was recorded on March 27, 2023.)…

A writer and artist, Nora Ley is a first year college student at Benedictine, in Atchison, Kansas, who is having perhaps the best year year of her life. Christian Valldeparas is a high school sophomore who writes and acts. These good friends are truly growing, and their lives will inspire you to grow, as well. (This episode was recorded on March 26…

Abby Lynch has a very unique daughter with incredible writing ability. However, nothing was simple for daughter or mom when it came to finding a good school. This family's unique story is not only compelling--it has potentially societally wide implications. (This episode was recorded on March 25, 2023.)…